Appeal No. 1998-1111
Application 08/539,513
input function in the computer for retrieving all input data
into the memory of the computer prior to performing the data
processing function;
performing the data processing function on the input data
in the memory of the computer after receiving control from the
input fuction when it has completed, wherein the performing
step further comprises the steps of generating output data and
storing the output data in the memory of the computer;
the data processing function transferring control to an
output function in the computer for retrieving all of the
output data from the memory of the computer and storing the
output data prior to terminating the data processing function;
and
terminating the data processing function after receiving
control from the output function when it has completed.
The Examiner relies on the following references:
Ferguson 5,121,493 Jun. 9, 1992
Ferguson et al. 5,274,805 Dec. 28, 1993
Claims 1-3 and 5-15 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 102
as being anticipated by Ferguson. Claims 4 stands rejected
under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as being unpatentable over Ferguson in
view of Ferguson et al.
Rather than repeat the arguments of Appellants or the
Examiner, we make reference to the brief and the answer for
the details thereof.
OPINION
We will not sustain the rejection of claims 1-3 and 5-15
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