Appeal 2007-2032
Application 10/275,102
1 9. “It is understood that an information device includes any device
2 or devices such as display modules, centralized computer systems, data
3 recorders or ‘black box’, satellite tracking systems and/or a warning
4 systems.” (Gunderson, col. 14, ll. 15-18).
5 10. It is also understood that processor 10 of a stand alone
6 sensor module includes any microprocessor or central
7 processing unit containing the basic arithmetic, logic
8 and control element for processing data. In one
9 embodiment, processor 10 is a programmable microcontroller.
10 In another embodiment, the programmable microcontroller
11 is field upgradable for complete peripheral object detection
12 about a vehicle or area to be monitored. In a further
13 embodiment, the programmable microcontroller is
14 compatible for operation with a centralized computer system.
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16 (Gunderson, col. 14, ll. 19-28).
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18 11. In one embodiment, a stand alone sensor module is
19 scalable up to a collision avoidance system that provides
20 full object detection about the periphery of a vehicle. In
21 another embodiment, the collision avoidance system operates
22 with a central computer fusing all data received from multiple
23 sensors and providing vehicle status information.
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25 (Gunderson, col. 14, ll. 50-55).
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27 12. “In one embodiment, the stand alone sensor module receives
28 signals from sensors and vehicle condition inputs and determines whether or
29 not a hazard condition exists.” (Gunderson, col. 14, ll. 56-58).
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31 PRINCIPLES OF LAW
32 To anticipate a claim, a prior art reference must disclose every
33 limitation of the claimed invention, either explicitly or inherently. In re
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