Ex Parte KUMPF et al - Page 7




             Appeal No. 2003-0048                                                              Page 7                
             Application No. 09/163,787                                                                              


             performing a basic function, retrieve from the list data specifying whether a peripheral                
             performs an additional function, and examine the retrieved data to identify peripherals                 
             performing the additional function, we are unpersuaded of a prima facie case of                         
             obviousness.  Therefore, we reverse the obviousness rejection of claim 1; of claims 2-5,                
             11, and 12, which depend therefrom; of claim 6; and of claims 7-10, which depend                        
             therefrom.                                                                                              


                                                  CONCLUSION                                                         
                    In summary, the rejection of claims 1-12 under § 103(a) is reversed.                             



























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