Appeal 2007-0833
Application 10/280,254
in Kikinis performs the same functions as the claimed processing module of
the handheld device. Particularly, we find that by loading the bootstrap
program to verify the host codes before allowing the file transfer, Kikinis’
microcontroller teaches retrieving the claimed operational instructions to
allow transfer of files when the PDA microcontroller becomes a slave unit of
the host CPU.
Further, as set forth above, representative claim 20 also requires, upon
detecting a second external condition, retrieving a second set of operational
instructions to playback multimedia data stored in the memory when the
handheld device is not connected to the host. As detailed in the findings of
fact section above, we have found that Kikinis discloses, in the stand alone
mode, the microcontroller retrieves data stored in the memory of the PDA.
(Findings of Fact 6.) We find that by disclosing that the microcontroller
retrieves applications data when the PDA is in stand alone mode, Kikinis
teaches retrieving the claimed second set of operational instructions to
playback multimedia data. Particularly, we find that Kikinis’ disclosure of
retrieving documents, address and telephone records teaches the claimed
retrieval of multimedia data since Appellants’ Specification defines
multimedia data to include text.4
Additionally, we are not persuaded by Appellants’ argument that
Kikinis’ disclosure is not enabling as it pertains to matters discussed in the
background of the invention in the Kikinis reference. We find that
Appellants’ arguments fail to particularly show that the textual portions the
Examiner relied upon in the rejection are not enabling. As discussed in the
finding of facts section above, Kikinis appears to have brought about a
4 Id.
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