Appeal No. 2000-2254
Application No. 08/746,746
Thus, we agree with the examiner that the dual mode systems of
Schellinger and Gillig monitor the signals within the telephone
systems and automatically switch systems when established
predetermined criteria are met as recited in claim 1.
With respect to claim 3, appellant argues that
Schellinger does not teach a user indicated preference which is
based on signals from the radio telephone system to automatically
select one of the telephone systems [brief, pages 7-8]. The
examiner responds that Schellinger does teach a user indicated
preference for use in the automatic selection [answer, pages 14-
15].
We will sustain the examiner’s rejection of claim 3. We
agree with the examiner that Schellinger teaches this claimed
feature [see for example page 11, lines 8-11]. Thus, the
incoming signals in Schellinger will result in the selection of
one of the telephone systems based on priorities established by
the user.
With respect to claim 5, appellant argues that
Schellinger does not teach a selection criterion based on access
rights of the user [brief, page 8]. The examiner responds that
access rights are necessary before the user can access either of
the telephone systems [answer, page 15].
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