Appeal 2006-2722
Application 10/209,626
each candidate document assembly, a set of value-property functions is
calculated which take into consideration factors, such as readability and
balance, resulting in a good design. An inferred intent vector is then
determined for each candidate document assembly as a function of the
calculated property function (Specification 9).
Marriott discloses the extension of the Scalar Vector Graphics (SVG)
format for document display by applying constraint-based principles to
document layout Specification (pg. 496, first par.). The adding of one-way
constraints to the SVG format permits a document author to specify how to
perform flexible client side adaptation of the document (pg. 506, first full
par.). Algorithms for solving one-way constraints using a directed graph in
the form of a constraint graph are discussed at page 504, first full paragraph.
Simon discloses the organizing of a plurality of images into a plurality of
different page layouts. Each of the different page layouts is analyzed in
accordance with different predetermined criteria and the optimum page
layout is determined and selected based on the predetermined criteria (par.
0007-0011).
PRINCIPLE OF LAW
In rejecting claims under 35 U.S.C. § 103, it is incumbent upon the
Examiner to establish a factual basis to support the legal conclusion of
obviousness. See In re Fine, 837 F.2d 1071, 1073, 5 USPQ2d 1596, 1598
(Fed. Cir. 1988). In so doing, the Examiner is expected to make the factual
determinations set forth in Graham v, John Deere Co., 383 U.S. 1, 17, 148
USPQ 459, 467 (1966). The Examiner must articulate reasons for the
Examiner’s decision. In re Lee, 277 F.3d 1338, 1342, 61 USPQ2d 1430,
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