Appeal No. 1998-0628
Application 08/197,100
lines 3-11). Thus, there are four pixel totals for each
sector (one for each range between threshold values) (col. 4,
lines 12-15). The pixel totals are dependent on the number
(from the four counters per sector), the location (i.e., which
of the 64 sectors), and the gray tone distribution (i.e., one
of four levels) of the fault signals (col. 4, lines 15-17).
The analysis does not compute the area, i.e., the number of
contiguous pixels. Neither Remy nor Wagner discloses
computing the area. For this reason, we conclude the Examiner
has failed to establish a prima facie case of obviousness with
respect to claim 44. The rejection of claim 44 and 25-27 is
reversed. Fitzmorris does not cure the deficiencies with
respect to Schmalfuss, Remy, and Wagner. Accordingly, the
rejection of claims 28 and 29 is also reversed.
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