Appeal No. 2004-1063
Application No. 09/273,385
options is indicated, an input signal is received, and the option
is caused to be selected in response to the input signal.
Representative independent claim 1 is reproduced as follows:
1. A method of controlling a processor-based system
comprising:
displaying a plurality of selectable options;
automatically and consecutively indicating said selectable
options in a timed sequence;
receiving an input signal when one of said options is
indicated; and
in response to said signal, causing said one option to be
selected.
The examiner relies on the following references:
White et al. (White) 6,034,689 Mar. 7, 2000
(filed Jun. 3, 1996)
Roach 6,243,085 Jun. 5, 2001
(filed Dec. 27, 1993)
Claims 1-20 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as
unpatentable over White in view of Roach.
Reference is made to the briefs and answer for the
respective positions of appellants and the examiner.
OPINION
In rejecting claims under 35 U.S.C. § 103, the examiner
bears the initial burden of presenting a prima facie case of
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