Appeal No. 1998-2709
Application No. 08/451,796
computer network. More particularly, the random number
generator of the
invention generates first and second random numbers using two
different types of random number generators. The first and
second random numbers are combined to produce a third random
number.
Representative claim 5 is reproduced as follows:
5. A method of generating random numbers,
comprising the steps of:
A) generating a first random number using a
first random number generator of a first type;
B) generating a second random number using a
second random number generator of a second type
different from said first type; and
C) combining said first and second random
numbers to produce a third random number.
The examiner relies on the following reference:
Albers et al. (Albers) 5,153,532 Oct. 06, 1992
Claims 5-14 and 19-27 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C.
§ 103. As evidence of obviousness the examiner offers Albers
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