Appeal No. 2006-1179 Παγε 11
Application No. 10/242,532
subject matter is encompassed by the claim and what subject
matter is described by the reference.
From our review of Lupien, we find that the reference is
directed to a matching system, and in particular, a continuous
crossing network that matches buy and sell orders upon a
satisfaction and size profile (col. 1, lines 7-9). Lupien
discloses that in an alternative embodiment, the invention can be
operated by treating each new satisfaction density profile (SDP)
that is entered as a triggering event that causes a new round of
computations (col. 4, lines 44-47). We find from this disclosure
that each new order (sell order) input as an SDP will trigger a
new round of computation, which will match the seller with a
buyer. Accordingly, we agree with appellants’ contention that
receiving an order does not start a crossing of SDPs.
Lupien further discloses (figure 4) that an order can have a
time in force 28, such as until cancelled, minutes, etc. Thus,
from these teachings of Lupien that a sell order can be for a
predetermined amount of time, we find that the entering of a sell
order will trigger an auction of the item presented for sale.
Page: Previous 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Next
Last modified: November 3, 2007