Appeal No. 2003-1371 Page 14
Application No. 09/186,856
recognizes that "modifications to the preferred embodiment will be readily apparent to
those skilled in the art, and [that] the generic principles defined [t]herein may be applied
to other embodiments and applications. . . ." Col. 4, ll. 60-64.
As explained regarding the prior point of contention, Stamper merges or splits a
display in response to a player's location in an electronic game. Furthermore, the
reference discloses that its invention "increase[s] the realism of video games," col. 2,
l. 27, and "increase[s] the ease and enjoyment of play. . . ." Id. at ll. 29-30. Because
Naka invites modifications to, other applications of, and other embodiments of its dual-
mode, electronic adventure game; and Stamper's merging or splitting in response to a
player's location in an electronic game increases the realism, ease, and enjoyment of
electronic games; we are persuaded that the references would have suggested merging
or splitting a display in response to a player's location in the electronic game.
As also explained regarding the prior point of contention, Curchod merges or
splits a display in response to players' locations in an electronic game. Furthermore,
the reference discloses that its invention "increase[s] player throughput and efficient
utilization of space, while still maintaining the quality of play." Col. 2, ll. 15-17.
Because Naka invites modifications to, other applications of, and other embodiments of
its dual-mode, electronic adventure game, and Curchod's merging or splitting a display
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