IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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`Filed: January 3, 2003
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`Serial No.: 10/336,470
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`For: APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING, §
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`CONVERTING AND
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`TRANSMITTING A VISUAL
`IMAGE SIGNAL VIA A DIGITAL §
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`TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
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`Group Art Unit: 2622
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`Examiner: Joseph R. Pokrzywa
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`Docket No. 121817.0002.042
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`Mail Stop RESPONSE/FEE
`Commissioner for Patents
`P.O. Box 1450
`Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450
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`RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
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`Sir:
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`This is a response to the Office Action mailed on September 27, 2004 and is timely
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`filed. Please amend the application as follows:
`In the Specification:
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`Please amend the specification as follows:
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`Delete the reference to Fig. 7 A and 7B
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`Paragraph 0051, line 361, change "PCMCIA card 50" to --PCMCIA card 72--.
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`Paragraph 0054, line 427, change "81" to --81 a--.
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`Paragraph 0055, line 443, change "83" to --83a--.
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`Paragraph 0066, line 552, change "81" to --81a--.
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`In the Drawings:
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`Please amend the drawings in accordance with the letter to the Office Draftsman,
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`attached hereto and filed concurrently herewith.
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`01/10/2005 CNGUYEN 00000001 503322
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`In the Claims:
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`Please amend the claims as follows:
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`Cancel Claims 5, 6, 10, 11, 14-17,21,31-34.
`Amend Claim 3 as follows: Line 1, change "1" to --.f.--.
`Add the following new Claims 43-62, as follows:
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`43 (New).
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`A handheld self-contained cellular telephone and integrated image processing
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`system for both sending and receiving telephonic audio signals and for capturing a visual
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`image and transmitting it to a remote receiving station, the system comprising:
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`a. A housing;
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`b. An image capture device comprising a electronic camera contained within the
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`housing;
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`c. A display for displaying an image framed by the camera;
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`d. A processor in the housing for generating an image data signal representing the image
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`framed by the camera;
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`e. A telephonic system in the housing for sending and receiving digitized audio signals
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`and adapted for sending the image data signal;
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`f. Alphanumeric input keys in the housing for permitting manually input digitized
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`alphanumeric signals to be input to the processor, the telephonic system being further
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`adapted for sending the digitized alphanumeric signals;
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`g. A wireless communications device adapted for transmitting any of the digitized
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`signals to a compatible remote receiving station; and
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`h. A power supply in the housing for powering the system.
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`44. (New)
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`The self-contained image processing system of Claim 43, further comprising a
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`display for framing the image to be captured by the image capture device and for displaying
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`the image at the system whereby the operator can view and frame the image prior to capture.
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`45. (New)
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`The self-contained image processing system of Claim 43, wherein the display
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`is adapted for viewing alphanumeric messages input at the alphanumeric keys.
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`46.(New)
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`The self-contained image processing system of Claim 43, wherein the
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`communications system is adapted for receiving incoming alphanumeric messages from a
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`remote station and wherein the display is adapted for viewing such incoming alpha numeric
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`messages.
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`47.(New)
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`The self-contained image processing system of Claim 43, wherein the
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`communications system is adapted for receiving incoming image data signals and wherein
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`the display is adapted for viewing such incoming image data signals.
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`48. (New)
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`The self-contained image processing system of Claim 43, further comprising a
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`removable memory module adapted to be removably housed in the housing for storing
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`captured image data signals.
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`49. (New)
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`The self-contained image processing system of Claim 43, wherein the system
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`is adapted for operating in any combination of three distinct functions:
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`(1) an audio
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`telephone, (2) a transmitting system for transmitting captured image data signals via a
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`cellular telephone, and (3) for receiving incoming transmissions such as configuration signals
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`or incoming image data signals.
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`50. (New)
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`The self-contained image processing system of Claim 49, wherein the display
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`is adapted for viewing incoming image data signals.
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`51. (New)
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`A handheld cellular telephone having an integrated electronic camera for both
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`sending and receiving telephonic audio signals and for capturing a visual image, converting
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`the visual image to a digitized image data signal and transmitting digitized image data signal
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`via a cellular telephone network, the cellular telephone comprising:
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`a. A housing;
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`b. A cellular telephone m the housing, the cellular telephone further including a
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`transmitter/receiver for transmitting and receiving audio telephone messages over a
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`cellular network, a keypad for entering manually input alphanumeric signals to be
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`transmitted over the cellular telephone network, and a display window for viewing
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`the manually input alphanumeric signals;
`c. An electronic camera in the housing, the digitized camera adapted for visually
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`framing a visual image to be captured and for capturing and digitizing the framed
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`image in a format adapted for transmission over the cellular network via the cellular
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`telephone;
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`d. An integrated power supply for powering both the cellular telephone and the camera.
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`52. (New)
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`The cellular telephone of Claim 51, wherein the display window for viewing
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`the alphanumeric signals is within the display for framing the visual image.
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`53. (New)
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`The cellular telephone of Claim 51, further including a memory in the housing
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`for storing the captured framed image.
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`54. (New)
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`The cellular telephone of Claim 53, wherein the memory is selectively
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`removable from the housing.
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`55 (New)
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`A combination of handheld cellular telephone and electronic camera
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`comprising:
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`a. A housing;
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`b. A electronic camera in the housing;
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`c. A display in the housing;
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`d. A processor for processing the image framed by the camera;
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`e. A cellular telephone in the housing and adapted for accepting and digitizing audio
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`signals to be transmitted and for converting received digitized audio signals into
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`acoustic audio, the cellular telephone further adapted for transmitting and receiving
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`non-audio digital signals including digitized image signals;
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`f. Alphanumeric input keys in the housing for permitting manually input alphanumeric
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`signals to be input into the cellular telephone, the manually input alphanumeric
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`signals being presented in a display;
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`g. A power supply in the housing for powering the processor, the cellular telephone, the
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`display and the camera;
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`h. A wireless transmitter/receiver in the housing for transmitting digital signals sent
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`from and receiving digital signals sent to the cellular telephone.
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`56 (New)
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`The combination of Claim 55 further comprising a display for framing the
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`image to be captured by the image capture device and for viewing the image at the system
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`whereby the operator can view and frame the image prior to capture.
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`57 (New)
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`The combination of Claim 55 wherein the display is adapted for viewing
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`alphanumeric messages input at the alphanumeric input keys.
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`58 (New)
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`The combination of Claim 55, wherein the cellular telephone is adapted for
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`receiving incoming alphanumeric messages from a remote station and wherein the display is
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`adapted for viewing such incoming alphanumeric messages.
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`59. (New)
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`The combination of Claim 55, wherein the cellular telephone is adapted for
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`receiving incoming image data signals and wherein the display is adapted for viewing such
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`incoming image data signals.
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`60. (New)
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`The combination of Claim 55, further comprising a removable memory
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`module adapted to be removably housed in the housing for storing captured image data
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`signals.
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`61. (New)
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`The combination of Claim . 60, further adapted for operating in any
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`combination of three distinct functions: (1) an audio telephone, (2) a transmitting system for
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`transmitting captured image data signals via a cellular telephone, and (3) for receiving
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`incoming transmissions such as incoming image data signals.
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`62.(New)
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`The combination of Claim 60, wherein the display is adapted for viewing
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`incoming image data signals.
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`ARGUMENT
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`The applicant appreciates the thoroughness applied by the Examiner in the
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`examination of the application. After a careful review of the Examiner's comments,
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`Applicant has canceled claims 5, 6, 10, 11, 14-17, 21, 31-34 and has added claims 43-62,
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`including independent claims 43, 51 and 55.
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`Applicant has amended the errors in the specification as noted by the Examiner. It is
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`respectfully submitted that no new matter has been added in these corrections.
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`The amendments to the drawings have been made in accordance with the Examiner's
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`recommendations in a separate document filed with the Office Draftsman, concurrently
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`herewith.
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`In view of the amendments to the claims, the specific objection regarding
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`informalities in Claim 5 is rendered moot, this claim having been canceled.
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`Claim 3 has been amended in accordance with the requirements of the Examiner.
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`Applicant has filed concurrently herewith an affidavit under 37 CFR 1.131,
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`establishing an invention date at least earlier than March 23, 1993, more than one year before
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`the filing date of the earliest patent relied upon by the Examiner. The affidavit and exhibits
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`attached thereto clearly establish conception and reduction to practice and confirm due
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`diligence between the conception date and the effective filing date of this application. For
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`this reason, applicant submits that none references cited by the Examiner can be used as prior
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`art in the subject application.
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`Moreover, as stated in the affidavit, none of these references combine a handheld
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`system with the circuitry to support it, which as indicated in the affidavit, was a years long
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`effort. It is respectfully submitted that the claims, as now pending are allowable in view of
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`the invention date established by applicant and such action is requested.
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`In any event, applicant has discussed the various rejections made by the Examiner for
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`sake of completion of the record.
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`Based on the affidavit and the arguments made herein it is respectfully submitted that
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`this application is now in condition for allowance and such action is respectfully solicited.
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`Amended Claims Summary
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`Claim Rejections
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`Claims 1, 2, 4-12, 21, 23-27 and 30-36 have been rejected as anticipated by the
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`Hassan et al '646 patent, under 35 U.S.C. §102(b), and anticipated by the Westberger '600
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`patent under 35 U.S.C §102(e), and anticipated by the Parulski et al '159 patent under 35
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`U.S.C. §102(e). Since this art is not relevant in view of the 131 Affidavit, this rejection
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`should be withdrawn. However, the Examiner's arguments have been carefully considered in
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`forming the new claims, in particular the new independent claims 43, 52 and 56, as well as
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`original claim 1. The '646 patent, '600 patent and '159 patent will be reviewed with respect
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`to the currently pending claims for sake of completeness of record.
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`The Hassan et al '646 Patent
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`The Examiner has stated the '646 patent "discloses a self-contained image processing
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`system ... for capturing a visual image and transmitting it to a remote receiving station ... a
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`processor ... a communications device ... adapted for transmitting the data signal to the remote
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`receiving station and a wireless transmission system between the communications device and
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`the compatible receiving station."
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`With all due respect, while '646 patent mentions a cellular telephone at Column 2,
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`line 5 and again at Column 2, line 53 and once again at Column 3, line 13, there is never any
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`discussion as to how this may be accomplished. All of the embodiments shown and
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`described in the '646 patent require hard wiring to a land line, as indicated by the RJ-11 jack
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`130 as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. There is not any discussion as to how the signal may need to
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`be conditioned for transmission over a wireless system. For this reason, it is believed that the
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`'646 patent is not a sound reference for rejection of original Claim 1 under 35 U.S.C.
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`§ 1 02(b ). In viewing the application for the '646 patent at the time it was filed, the reference
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`to cellular telephone transmission can only be considered to be wishful thinking on the part
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`of Hassan et al. However, in as much as Claim 1 has been substantially amended, applicant
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`respectfully submits that the '646 patent cannot be applied as an anticipatory reference
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`without pursuing the argument relative to wireless interconnectivity.
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`A clear reading of the '646 patent shows that it is directed to an imaging system
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`adapted for converting an analog camera captured image to a fax data signal for transmission
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`via a fax modem over a wired telephone line. While the '646 patent may suggest other uses,
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`it does not suggest how such uses may be implemented. Without the application of hindsight
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`the '646 patent cannot be shown to read on anything other than a system utilizing an analog
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`camera to create an image which may be converted to a Group-III fax for transmission over a
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`typical fax modem and land line telephone to a remote recipient Group-III fax machine.
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`The Wertsberger '600 Patent
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`The Examiner has stated that the Wertsberger '600 patent "discloses a self-contained
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`image processing system ... for capturing a visual image and transmitting it to a remote
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`receiving station ... with the system comprising an image capture device ... a processor ... for
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`generating a data signal for representing the image ... a communications device ... adapted for
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`transmitting the data signal to the remote receiving station ... and a wireless transmission
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`system ... between the communications device and the compatible receiving station."
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`Applicant does not disagree generally with this interpretation of the '600 patent.
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`However, applicant would like to note, for the record, that only mention of wireless
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`interconnectivity is at Column 5, lines 1-6, wherein it is stated:
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`"The Fax Modem Circuitry [13] is connected to Telephone Interface Circuitry
`[15] that allows the Fax Camera to connect to a public switched telephone
`network, or a cellular telephone communication link. Additionally, cellular
`telephone circuitry [70] may be built into the fax camera to provide self
`contained communications capability."
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`It is respectfully submitted that this reference to cellular technology does not disclose
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`a system that is adapted for generating a data signal in an integrated unit for transmission
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`over a wireless network. In order for the system to work as shown and described, it must be
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`hardwired to something. There simply is not disclosed any wireless gateway.
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`In essence, the '600 patent discloses a camera with a digital convertor for generating
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`a Group-III fax for transmission over a standard fax modem and which is hardwired to a
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`telephone interface circuit (see, in particular, Fig. 1).
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`Parulski eta/ '159 Patent
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`The Examiner has stated that the Parulski '159 patent discloses "a self-contained
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`image processing system ... for capturing a visual image and transmitting it to a remote
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`receiving station ... with the system comprising an image capture device ... a processor for
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`generating a data signal representing the image ... a communications device ... adapted for
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`transmitting the data signal to the remote receiving communications device and the
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`compatible receiving station."
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`The '159 patent discloses an electronic camera system for selectively transmitting
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`electronic image data to a plurality of remote base units. The camera module is detachably
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`coupled to a computer having a display screen and a data entry device. Basically, this patent
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`discloses a mechanism for connecting a camera to a computer with a display screen. The
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`image data is then loaded into the computer and a transmitter associated with the computer is
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`utilized transmit the data to remote locations. There is a so-called camera/telephone
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`embodiment shown in Fig. 7. As stated in the '159 patent, at Column 4, lines 26-53:
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`"A second embodiment of the invention is illustrated, in FIGS. 7 and 8. In this
`embodiment, a cellular telephone is provided with the components of an
`electronic image camera to form a combined telephone/camera unit 48. The
`top of the combined unit 48 includes a lens 50, a flip-up flash unit 52, and an
`antenna 54. The front face of the combined unit 48 is provided with a liquid
`crystal display screen 56 and a telephone keypad 58, both of which are
`coupled to an internal bus 60 along with a control processing unit 62, memory
`unit 64, and cellular transceiver 66 as shown in FIG. 9. The internal bus 60 is
`also connected to a camera module 68, which includes the same basic
`components as illustrated in FIG. 4, with the exception that the output from
`the image signal processor is supplied directly to the internal bus 60 instead of
`a connector.
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`In operation, as illustrated in greater detail by the flow diagram illustrated in
`FIG. 10, the user takes a picture by flipping up the flash unit 52 and pressing
`an image capture switch (not shown). Alternatively, a key (for example the #
`key) on the keypad 58 can be utilized as the image capture switch in an image
`capture mode of operation. The digitized picture data generated by the camera
`module 68 is stored in the memory unit 64 and displayed on the display screen
`56. To transmit the image, the user dials the telephone number of a desired fax
`machine that is to receive the image using the keypad 58. The number is
`transmitted to the fax machine via the cellular transceiver 66."
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`It should be noted that the "159 patent does not disclose, nor does it suggest the use of
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`a combined camera and cellular telephone wherein the system is capable of being used as
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`both a telephone and a camera. Further, there is not any disclosure of a system capable of
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`receiving image data signals or other input from outside the unit. Again, assuming that the
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`'159 patent discloses such a capability is an application of hindsight from information not
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`available at the time the '159 patent was conceived. As with the '646 patent and the '600
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`patent, the '159 patent is directed to a means for generating a Group-III fax from a camera
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`collected image.
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`Claim 43
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`It is respectfully claim 43 clearly distinguishes and distinctly claims the invention
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`over the '600 patent and the '159 patent, as well.
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`As Claim 43 states, applicant's invention is directed to a self-contained cellular
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`telephone and integrated image processing system for both sending and receiving telephonic
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`audio signals and for capturing a visual image and transmitting it to a remote receiving
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`station, wherein the image capture comprises a digital camera contained within a unitary
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`housing also containing the telephonic system. There is a viewer for displaying an image
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`framed by the camera, and a self-contained processor in the housing for generating an image
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`data signal representing the image framed by the camera. The telephonic system not only
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`transmits the image data signal but also operates as an audio telephone for sending and
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`receiving digitized audio signals. The invention as described in amended claim 1 includes a
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`keypad for permitting manually input digitized text signals to be input to the processor, the
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`telephonic system being further adapted for sending the digitized alphanumeric signals. The
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`wireless communications device is capable of transmitting any of the digitized signals
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`(image, audio and alphanumeric) to any of a plurality of compatible remote receiving
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`stations. An integrated power supply is included.
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`It is respectfully submitted that the '646 patent does not disclose a viewer or suggest a
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`viewer or that one would be desirable or necessary in the collection and transmission of a fax
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`image, as contemplated. It is also submitted that the '646 patent does not disclose a system
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`of capable of sending and receiving audio and alphanumeric signals as well as image data
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`signals. Therefore, it is respectfully submitted that the '646 patent neither teaches nor
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`suggests applicant's invention as now ·recited in amended Claim 1.
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`It is respectfully
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`requested that the rejection under 35 U.S.C. §102(b) be withdrawn.
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`The '600 patent has the same shortcomings as the '646 patent relative to amended claim
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`1 and therefore, it is respectfully requested that rejection of Claim 1, as amended, under 35
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`U.S.C. §102(e) be withdrawn.
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`The '159 patent discloses a modular system wherein a discrete camera is attached to a
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`discrete computer and the discrete computer is connected to a transmission system. While
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`one embodiment mentions the use of a camera/telephone combination, however the image
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`created is receivable only at a Group-III fax machine. In addition, there is not any capability
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`for either both receiving and displaying images from a remote system, or for utilizing the
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`telephone in an audio telephone configuration.
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`New independent Claim 43 is directed to a combination telephone and camera
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`wherein the system can operate as a standard telephone or as a camera or both. The images
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`transmitted are digital photographs not limited to Group-III fax or similar facsimile systems.
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`It is respectfully submitted that the invention as now set forth in Claim 43 is allowable over
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`the art of record.
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`New Claim 51
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`New Claim 51 is directed to a cellular telephone having an integrated digital camera
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`for both sending and receiving telephonic audio signals and for capturing a visual image,
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`converting the visual image to a digitized image data signal and transmitting digitized image
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`data signal via a cellular telephone network.
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`The cellular telephone includes a
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`transmitter/receiver for transmitting and receiving audio telephone messages over a cellular
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`network, a keypad for entering manually input alphanumeric signals to be transmitted over
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`the cellular telephone network, and a display window for displaying the manually input
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`alphanumeric signals. An integrated digital camera includes a viewer for visually framing a
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`visual image to be captured, a processor for capturing and digitizing the framed image in a
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`format adapted for transmission over the cellular network via the cellular telephone. An
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`integrated power supply for powering both the cellular telephone and the digital camera.
`As discussed above, none of the art of record contemplates the combined
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`camera/telephone as claimed in new Claim 51. It is respectfully submitted that Claim 51 is
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`allowable over the art of record.
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`New Claim 55
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`New independent Claim 55 covers a combination cellular telephone and digital
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`camera wherein an integrated system is contained in a single housing having a digital
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`camera, a viewer associated with the camera for displaying an image framed by the camera, a
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`processor for processing the image framed by the camera and for converting it into a
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`digitized image signal, and a cellular telephone adapted for receiving and digitizing audio
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`signals to be transmitted and for converting received digitized audio signals into audio, the
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`cellular telephone further adapted for transmitting and receiving non-audio digital signals
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`including digitized image signals. A keypad in the housing permits manually input
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`alphanumeric signals to be input into the cellular telephone, the manually input alphanumeric
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`signals being displayed in the viewer. A power supply is provided in the housing for
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`powering the processor, the cellular telephone and the digital camera. An integrated wireless
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`transmitter/receiver provides for transmitting digital signals sent from and receiving digital
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`signals sent to the cellular telephone.
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`It is respectfully submitted that none of the '646 patent, '600 patent and the '159
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`patent provides for or remotely suggests wireless transmission and reception of digital image
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`data and the means for displaying the same in a cellular telephone/camera combination as
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`called for in new Claim 55. Wherefore, it is respectfully submitted that such claim is
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`allowable over the art of record.
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`Remaining Art Specifically Relied On By the Examiner
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`Ross '194 Patent: This patent shows another system for collecting images via a
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`camera and converting them to a Group-ill Fax.
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`In view of the amended claims it is
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`submitted that this reference is not particularly relevant.
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`Shibita et al '300 Patent: This patent is directed to teleconferencing equipment
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`utilizing desk top units and has the capability of receiving and displaying faxed images in a
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`video teleconference. In view of the amended claims it is submitted that this reference is not
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`particularly relevant.
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`Bradley et al '041 Patent: This patent shows interconnectivity between ground and
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`satellite based communications systems. In view of the amended claims it is submitted that
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`this reference is not particularly relevant.
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`REMARKS
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`Applicant and his attorney appreciate the courtesies extended by the Examiner at the
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`interview of December 20, 2004.
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`As will be noted by the Examiner, new claims have been added in view of the art
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`cited by the Examiner in the Office Action of September 27, 2004. The claims are now more
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`clearly directed to and distinctly point out what applicant believes to be his invention. In
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`addition, in view of the affidavit under 37 CFR 1.131, none of the art is applicable ..
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`Moreover, the subject invention, as supported by the claims as amended are distinct
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`from the art of record. It is respectfully submitted that each of the independent Claims 1, 43,
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`51 and 55 are now in condition to be allowed.
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`It is also respectfully submitted that the dependent claims are allowable for the same
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`reasons. It is, therefore, respectfully requested that the Examiner withdraw his rejections of
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`the claims and place this application in condition for allowance.
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`All of the objections and rejections of the Examiner having been met by the
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`amendments made herein, it is respectfully requested that this case be passed to allowance.
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`Jackson Walker L.L.P.
`112 E. Pecan Street, Suite 2100
`San Antonio, Texas 78205
`Telephone: 713-752-4322
`Facsimile: 713-752-4221
`e-mail: rcurfiss@jw.com
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`CLEAN VERSION OF THE PENDING CLAIMS IN PROPOSED ORDER
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`1.
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`. A self-contained image processing system for capturing a visual image and
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`transmitting it to a remote receiving station, the image processing system comprising:
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`an image capture device;
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`a processor for generating a data signal representing the image;
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`a communications device adapted for transmitting the data signal to the
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`remote receiving station;
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`d.
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`a wireless transmission system between the communications device and the '\
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`compatible receiving station.
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`2.
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`The image processing system of claim 1, further including a memory for receiving
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`and storing the data signal, and wherein the communications device is adapted for recalling
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`the stored data signal from memory.
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`3.
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`The image processing system of claim 2, wherein said memory is a removable
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`random access medium and wherein the system is adapted for selectively charging and
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`discharging the memory.
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`4.
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`The
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`image processing system of claim 1, wherein the image capture device is an
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`analog camera for generating an analog camera for generating an analog image signal and
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`there is further included an analog to digital converter for converting the analog image signal
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`to a digital signal.
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`7.
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`The image processing system of claim 1, wherein there is further included an
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`integrated wireless telephone associated with the communications device.
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`8.
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`The image processing system of claim 1, further comprising a housing for housing all
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`of the elements of the system in an integrated body.
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`9.
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`The image processing system of claim 1, wherein said image capture device is a
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`digital camera.
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`12.
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`The image processing system of claim 1, wherein the processor is adapted for
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`generating a signal in any of a plurality of selected protocols and wherein the
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`communications device is adapted for transmitting the signal in the proper protocol to a
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`remote, compatible receiving station.
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`13.
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`The image processing system of claim 1, wherein:
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`a.
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`the image capture device is an analog video camera for generating a video
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`signal;
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`b.
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`the processor further comprises:
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`1.
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`an analog to digital converter;
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`a sync detector and a video address generator for synchronizing the
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`digital signal with the analog signal for defining the beginning and end of the signal to define
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`a still frame;
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`a random access memory for receiving and storing the converted,
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`synchronized signal frame-by-frame;.
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`a processor routine for converting the signals stored in the memory to
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`a protocol adapted for transmission to a remote, compatible protocol receiving station;
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`c.
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`a communications device for transmitting the signal in the proper protocol to
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`the compatible receiving station.
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`18.
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`The image processing system of claim 13, further including an integral view for
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`viewing the images stored in the memory.
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`19.
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`The image processing system of claim 13, wherein the memory is a removable
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`memory medium which may be selectively removed from the system.
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`20.
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`The image processing system of claim 19, wherein the removable memory medium
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`comprises a PCMCIA card memory.
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`22.
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`The image processing system of claim 1, further comprising an audio signal capture
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`device adapted for capturing an audio signal in correlation with the captured video signal.
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`23.
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`The image processing system of claim 1, further comprising a data processor for
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`creating a text data signal associated with said image data signal.
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`24.
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`The image processing system of claim 23, further including an input device for
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`providing text data to the data processor.
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`25.
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`The image processing system of claim 24, wherein the input device is user controlled.
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`26.
`The image processing system of claim 25, wherein said user controlled input device is
`an integral keyboard.
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`27.
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`The image processing system of claim 24, said input device comprising a real time
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`clock.
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`28.
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`The image processing system of claim 24, said input device comprising a global
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`positioning system.
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`29.
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`The image processing system of claim 24, wherein said image data signal is stored in
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`a raw video format.
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`30.
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`The image processing system of claim 2, wherein the image data signal is stored in a
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`compressed format.
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`35.
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`The image processing system of claim 1, wherein the remote receiving