Appeal Number: 2006-2607
Application Number: 10/004,738
1 FACTS PERTINENT TO THE ISSUES
2 Based on a preponderance of the evidence, we make the following findings of
3 fact:
4 The phrase “device for processing . . . including sorting” would convey to a
5 person of ordinary skill in the art a device for processing wherein the processing
6 includes the activity of sorting.
7 The phrase “totals . . . are brought together” would convey to a person of
8 ordinary skill in the art that act of placing totals in proximity within memory.
9 Amos shows two automated tellers (ATM) connected by a network that may
10 contain a wireless medium (satellite) in Fig. 2.
11 Each of Amos’ ATM’s in fig. 2 contains machines for accepting and
12 distributing notes and coins and each ATM has a keyboard and display (col. 1 l. 66
13 – col. 2 l. 4 and col. 2, ll. 29-37).
14 Amos’ currency (cash) inserted or fed into the ATM becomes reusable in the
15 device. The deposited amount is tallied and settled and then recycled into the cash
16 inventory available to dispense. (col. 1, ll. 57-61).
17 Amos’ device consists of a cash note accepting/dispensing device, coin
18 accepting/return device coupled to a display unit, data input devices and a printer
19 /dispenser that utilizes a computer/microprocessor and a modem for control and
20 communication to multiple such devices and/or a centralized database for
21 transactions, accounting and inventory control (col. 2, ll. 29-37).
22 Amos uses the ATM’s by telephonic, wireless, or other type of network,
23 available 24 hours a day, as sender, receiver and dispenser (A or B) of funds
24 interchangeably (col. 2, ll. 37-41).
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