Appeal 2007-0251
Application 10/085,310
INTRODUCTION
The claims relate to a handheld computing device featuring
interchangeable display units. Claim 15 is illustrative:
15. A handheld computing device facilitating a detachable visual
display unit comprising:
a processing unit;
a power source;
a communication port for communicating with a detachable visual
display unit, wherein the communication port is capable of receiving
information representative of properties of the detachable visual display unit.
The Examiner relies on the following prior art reference to show
unpatentability:
Moriconi US 6,590,547 B2 Jul. 8, 2003
The rejection as presented by the Examiner is as follows:
1. Claims 1-15 and 17-29 are rejected under 35 U.S.C § 103(a) as
unpatentable over Moriconi.
OPINION
Representative claim 15 purports a “handheld computing device” in
the preamble. Appellants do not dispute that Moriconi describes a portable
computer (e.g., a notebook computer) having structure that meets the terms
recited in the body of the claim. Appellants argue, however, that (1) the
preamble recitation represents a limitation of the claim and (2) the definition
of “handheld computing device” distinguishes the claim over Moriconi.
(Reply Br. 4.)
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