Appeal No. 1999-2216
Application 08/805,399
of resetting the flag (indicator) after the copying step
such that the main memory 12 (the local loadsource DASD) can
be utilized for IPL. The flag remains set until the backup
data is lost (e.g., when the power is turned off, col. 4,
lines 37-43) or changed (when a maintenance mode is
performed, step S3). Furthermore, there is no step of
performing an IPL after copying the contents from backup
memory 13 to main memory 12. There is no need for an IPL
because the state immediately after the system is booted
(i.e., after an initial IPL) is restored by the copy
process. If Shinjo were modified so as to reset the flag
after copying and to perform an IPL using main memory 12,
this would destroy the purpose of Shinjo which is to avoid
performing an IPL. Thus, there are major changes and
inconsistencies to be resolved in modifying Shinjo into the
claimed method. We have reviewed in detail the Examiner's
rationale regarding Yanai '347 and Yanai '792, but do not
find any appreciation of these differences or any answers
thereto. Accordingly, we conclude that the Examiner has
failed to establish a prima facie case of obviousness. The
rejections of claims 1-11 are reversed.
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