Appeal No. 2002-0863
Application No. 08/770,039
The Invention
The invention relates to a video camera having an integral
video light. (Specification, page 1, lines 3-6). The video light
is automatically turned off after the elapsing of a predetermined
time period to reduce the consumption of the video lamp life and
battery life (Specification, page 2, lines 14-19). This is
accomplished by the apparatus as further described and claimed in
claims 7 and 23.
Discussion
The Rejection of Claims 7-9, 13-15 and 21-23
under 35 U.S.C. §103(a)
The Examiner has found that Nishigaki teaches a video camera
having a video light. A first switch is provided for individually
instructing a second switch to turn on the video light, the second
switch being between the video light and the first switch. A CPU
is inherently present to control the functions of the camera. The
examiner has additionally found that Goo teaches a processor.
Nishigaki detects excess discharge of the battery and turns off
power to the light if the discharge amount exceeds a certain
threshold value. (Examiner’s Answer, page 3, line 15 - page 4,
line 13).
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