Appeal No. 2002-0484
Application No. 09/274,617
jurisdiction could be either an auxiliary computer 72 with GPS, a
control computer 12 with GPS unit 46, or an auxiliary computer
with a user actuated switch 52 and equivalents.
The following are our findings of fact with respect to the
scope and content of the prior art and the differences between
the prior art and the claimed subject matter. Jenkins discloses
a mileage and fuel consumption system wherein the location of the
vehicle is determined in relation to various engine parameters.
These parameters are illustrated in Figure 10. Jenkins is not
specific as to how his instantaneous fuel consumption value is
obtained. Jenkins clearly shows at least a means for determining
the jurisdiction of a vehicle and a means for continually
accumulating fueling values while the vehicle is in a respective
jurisdiction. Jenkins does not show any means for producing
fueling signals and for producing fueling values, which we have
construed as the control computer 12. Note that this claimed
means controls both the engine's fuel system and measures the
instantaneous fuel values. Likewise for claim 17, Jenkins does
not disclose a control computer for producing fuel control
signals to the engine's fuel system and broadcasting the values
to the auxiliary computer.
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