Appeal No. 1998-1509
Application No. 07/811,509
We reverse.
We agree with the examiner that Launey discloses a system
and method for determining the operating environment in a
control space analogous to the instant claimed invention
wherein Launey’s central processor 10 may be considered
analogous to appellants’ claimed state vector controller.
We also agree with the examiner that, contrary to
appellants’ position, Launey does identify a clearly
recognizable common signal or signal command supplied by the
central processor to a plurality of controllers for deriving
individual control functions. This is clearly taught by
Launey at column 22,
lines 5-8, for example. Thereat, Launey discusses the “mood
control” function wherein “single commands” set an entire
living environment in the home so that lighting and music
might be adjusted for a party. Thus, similar to appellants’
invention, Launey’s central processor (state vector
controller) is used to provide a single command for
controlling entertainment and lighting controllers.
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