Appeal No. 2003-0425
Application 08/773,692
and second computer networks based on the type of communication
protocol being used and the type of protocol commands exchanged
between the first and second computer networks, wherein
restricting access is determined dynamically based on
environmental changes.
Representative claim 1 is reproduced as follows:
1. A method of controlling data transfers between a first
and a second computer network, the method comprising:
monitoring protocol commands by a proxy coupled between the
first and second computer networks;
interpreting protocol commands exchanged between the first
and second computer networks;
determining the type of protocol being used; and
restricting access to certain resources within the first and
second computer networks based on the type of communications
protocol being used and the type of protocol commands exchanged
between the first and second computer networks, wherein
restricting access is determined dynamically based on
environmental changes.
The examiner relies on the following references:
Baker et al. (Baker) 5,678,041 Oct. 14, 1997
(filed Aug. 25, 1995)
Shwed et al. (Shwed) 5,835,726 Nov. 10, 1998
(filed June 17, 1996)
Dascalu 5,958,015 Sep. 28, 1999
(filed Oct. 29, 1996)
Claims 1, 3, 4, 6, 8-23 and 25-29 stand rejected under 35
U.S.C. § 103(a). As evidence of obviousness the examiner offers
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