Appeal 2007-2215
Application 09/918,287
1 We note further the following discussion in Showghi, which supports the
2 Examiner’s reasoning for displaying graphical images on hand held units such as
3 those disclosed in Showghi for selection by the patrons (Showghi, col. 7, ll. 23-
4 29):
5 As is well understood by those skilled in the art, the simple menu
6 system as portrayed in FIG. 4 relates to the limited display capabilities
7 on today’s mini-browser cellular telephones and related devices.
8 However, as time moves on, much higher text densities, graphics, and
9 even color will become common place and represent only the natural
10 evolution of the method of this invention.
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12 The description plainly indicates that displaying graphical images on the hand-held
13 units are within the realm of invention as contemplated by Showghi. That
14 suggestion, coupled with Gluck’s teaching that images of the patrons at an
15 entertainment event can be souvenirs, provides ample basis for the Examiner’s
16 stated combination of the teachings of Gluck and Showghi.
17 Conclusion
18 The rejection of claims 1-7 under 35 U.S.C. § 102(e) as anticipated by
19 Weston is reversed.
20 The rejection of claims 8-15 under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as unpatentable over
21 Blank, Gluck, and Shniberg is affirmed.
22 The rejection of claim 16 under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as unpatentable over Blank,
23 Gluck, and Showghi is affirmed.
24 No time period for taking any subsequent action in connection with this
25 appeal may be extended under 37 C.F.R. § 1.136(a).
AFFIRMED-IN-PART
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