Appeal No. 96-3513
Application No. 08/220,772
artificial neural network, which in turn refers to specific
structures. The terms "neural network" and "neuron output"
are used throughout the specification as the only type of
environment and input for the system, respectively, clearly
indicating that the inventor intended to encompass artificial
neural networks. Accordingly, "neuron output" is not merely a
label. Krutz does not teach or suggest neuron outputs. In
the absence of any suggestion by Krutz, the system of Krutz is
not a neural network and does not involve neuron outputs. As
such the Krutz reference is insufficient to establish a prima
facie case of obviousness.
Independent claims 4, 7, 10, and 14 all include the
phrases of "artificial neurons" and "neuron outputs" in the
preamble and body of the claims, in the same way as claim 1.
Similarly, independent method claims 18 and 20 include steps
which act upon neuron outputs. Since Krutz is not a neural
network or rather does not involve neuron outputs, the
examiner has not accounted for all of the limitations of the
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