Appeal 2007-0016
Application 10/700,496
INTRODUCTION
The claims are directed to a binocular structure which incorporates a
digital camera for capturing an image of an object viewed through optical
system of the binoculars. The binocular structure further includes a
microphone which is positioned on the bottom face of the binoculars.
Claim 1 is illustrative:
1. Digital-camera-provided binoculars, comprising:
a digital camera that is able to capture an image of an object which is
observed through optical systems of said binoculars; and
a microphone;
wherein said microphone is provided on a bottom face of said
binoculars.
The Examiner relies on the following prior art:
Hirunuma US 2003/0063189 A1 Apr. 03, 2003
Wu US 2005/0018048 A1 Jan. 27, 2005
(filed Aug. 14, 2001)
Nagumo JP 08-098209 Dec. 04, 1996
Claims 1 and 3-6 stand finally rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 102(e) as
being anticipated by Wu. Claims 2 and 7 stand finally rejected under
35 U.S.C. § 103(a). As evidence of obviousness, the Examiner offers Wu in
view of Hirunuma with respect to claim 2, and Wu in view of Nagumo with
respect to claim 7.
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