Appeal No. 2006-1605
Application No. 09/470,741
for this combination by suggesting that this approach provides
the benefits of faster image retrieval from memory, as well as
efficient copying or reconstruction of video images. See column
6, lines 7-11.
We agree with the Examiner that the combination of Vetro, Ng
and Bose does satisfy the claimed limitation of performing motion
compensation for the down-sampled image in the spatial domain,
wherein the step of performing the motion compensation includes
the further step of scaling a motion vector in accordance with a
down sampling ratio, and wherein the motion vector specifies the
relative distance of reference data from a macroblock. We also
find that the motivation to combine the references is proper.
First, the motivation to combine these references was taken from
the references themselves. Second, all three the references are
within the same field of endeavor. Third, all three references
pertain to the same solution of enhancing image resolution while
reducing memory requirement.
It is therefore our view, after consideration of the record
before us, that the evidence relied upon and the level of skill
in the particular art would have suggested to one of ordinary
skill in the art the invention as set forth in claims 1-7, 9, 11-
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