Appeal No. 2005-2038 Application No. 09/957,416 multiple hazards would be represented in three-dimensions as well. As the examiner points out at pages 6 and 7 of the answer, there are significant teachings of cost function minimization based upon time, contrary to the views expressed at page 8 of the brief as to the features in dependent claim 16. No separate arguments are presented as to the subject matter of independent claim 26 rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 103. In view of the foregoing, the decision of examiner rejecting claim 26 under 35 U.S.C. § 102 and claims 1 through 26 under 35 U.S.C. § 103 is sustained. Therefore, the decision of the examiner is affirmed. -8-Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 NextLast modified: November 3, 2007