Appeal No. 1998-0872
Application No. 08/438,479 Page 8
the operator decides to unlock the door, a separate button or
switch is activated. Appellant additionally argues (id., pages
10 and 11) that even if combined, the combination of Smart and
Williams, at most, teaches that the operator of smart would have
separate panels of switches to open or lock doors, with lists
that the operator must look up in order to determine which switch
operates which door. Appellant further asserts (id., page 11)
that the examiner is engaging in hindsight, using appellant's
invention as a template.
We find that Smart (page 1) is directed to a security
console system that utilizes a workstation which is closely
integrated with a map display system. The system allows
operators to readily pan and zoom into any of the buildings and
surrounding area. Access to alarm sensor information,
entry-control device status, and the closed circuit television
system is obtained by zooming into an area and selecting the
appropriate icons or symbols on the maps. Databases are closely
integrated into the system, providing access to information such
as telephone numbers and building and room occupants. Smart
further discloses (page 2) that workstations provide operator
access to all security functions, including area-access control
monitoring, television surveillance and assessment, and general
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