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`Claim 1
`1. A method of securing a display to a headrest
`of a vehicle seat, comprising:
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`Prior Art
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`Wu discloses that in some embodiments the display assembly can be secured to
`“front and back seats.” [Wu, 2:31-34]. Wu discloses that a conventional
`arrangement for positioning a flat-panel display is to attach it “to a back of a seat
`for displaying information to any passenger sitting on a rear seat.” [Wu, 1:26-
`30]. Fig. 7 of Wu illustrates the flat-panel display in the back of a seat. [Wu,
`Fig. 7]. Although Wu does not expressly disclose securing the display in a
`headrest, the HVM500 Guide discloses a method of securing a display to a
`headrest of a vehicle seat.
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`The HVM500 Guide discloses “a headrest video monitor.” The HVM500
`Guide, on page 13, discloses instructions for installing the HVM500 into the
`headrest of a vehicle seat. The HVM500 Guide discloses a method of securing a
`display to a headrest of a vehicle seat.
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`attaching the display having a back to a frame
`having a floor with at least one mounting hole
`in an upper half of the floor and at least one
`mounting hole in a lower half of the floor, and
`a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side walls
`which extend from the floor, the floor, top
`wall, bottom wall, and side walls cooperating
`to define a cavity
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`Wu discloses attaching a display having a back to a frame having a floor with at
`least one mounting hole in an upper half of the floor and at least one mounting
`hole in the lower half of the floor.
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`Wu further discloses a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side walls that extend
`from the floor. Wu further discloses that the floor, top wall, bottom walls, and
`side walls cooperate to define a cavity. [Id.]
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`Wu discloses a mount M that includes a first shell or frame 1 and a second shell
`or frame 2 connected to the first frame 1 in a pivotal manner. [Wu, 2:39-40].
`The flat-panel display is secured to the second shell 2 and can be pivoted from a
`first position to a second position. [Wu, 2:45-48]. The first frame 1 includes a
`top or floor 70 and a periphery 72 projecting from the floor 70. [Wu, 4:11-12].
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`Wu further discloses that the flat-panel display D is secured to the second shell
`2. [Wu, 2:45-46]. As set forth above, the first and second shells are connected
`to one another in a pivotal manner. [Wu, 2:39-40]. The pivotal connection of
`the first and second shells 1, 2 is achieved by means of a hinge 34. [Wu, 3:31-
`33]. Wu discloses a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side walls which extend
`from the floor, the floor, top wall, bottom walls, and side walls cooperating to
`define a cavity.
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`Wu discloses a flat-panel display assembly mountable in a vehicle such as an
`automobile. [Wu, 2:28-30, Fig. 1]. The display assembly consists of a display
`D and a mount M via which the display D can be secured to the interior of a
`vehicle including front and back seats and, preferably, a roof panel. [Wu, 2:30-
`34, Fig. 1]. The mount M includes a first shell 1 and a second shell 2 connected
`with the first shell 1 in a pivotal manner. [Wu, 2:39-40]. As illustrated in Figs.
`4 and 5, the second shell 2 can be pivoted from a first position (see Fig. 4) to a
`second position (see Fig. 5). [Wu, 2:46-48]. In the first position, the second
`shell 2 is in the first shell 1, thus concealing the display D from the passenger.
`[Wu, 2:49-51]. In the second position, the screen of the display D is pivoted
`such that it is visible to the passenger. [Wu, 2:51-53, Fig. 5].
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`wherein the display is attached to the frame
`such that the display can be pivoted relative to
`the frame such that the display can be pivoted
`relative to the frame between a first orientation that
`permits access to the at least one mounting hole in
`the upper half of the floor and to the at least one
`mounting hole in the lower half of the floor of the
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`Wu discloses a hinge 34 that is located at the top edge of the first and second
`shell 1, 2. [Wu, Fig. 1]. The pivotal connection of the first shell 1 with the
`second shell 2 is achieved by means of the hinge 34 which consists of a first
`portion 36 and a second portion 38 connected with the first portion 36 in a
`rotational manner. [Wu, 3:31-36]. Thus, as illustrated in Figs. 4 and 5, the
`display D is capable of be oriented in a stored orientation and an open
`orientation.
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`As illustrated in Fig. 1, the first shell 1 includes a top 70 and a periphery 72
`projecting from the top 72. [Wu, 4:11-12]. The first shell or frame 70 discloses
`four mounting holes, two located in the upper portion of the shell and two
`located in the lower portion of the shell, that are used to secure the shell 1 to the
`front and back seats or roof of the vehicle.
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`[Wu, Fig. 1]. Wu discloses that the four screws are inserted through the four
`mounting holes in the top 70 of the shell 1 to secure the shell 1 to the front and
`back seats or roof of the vehicle. Wu discloses that the top 70 of the shell 1
`would be considered the floor 70 of the shell 1. If the figure was inverted to
`show the display at the top and the first shell 1 at the bottom, the top 70 of the
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`shell 1 would be considered the floor of the shell 1 as that term is used in the
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`Wu discloses a display that is attached to the frame (first shell) such that the
`display can be pivoted relative to the frame between a first orientation
`(open as illustrated in Fig. 5 of Wu) that permits access to the at least one
`mounting hole in the upper half of the floor and to the at least one
`mounting hole in the lower half of the floor of the frame (first shell).
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`Wu discloses that in some embodiments the display assembly can be secured to
`“front and back seats.” [Wu, 2:31-34]. If mounted to a headrest as taught by the
`HVM500 Guide, Wu discloses that the display can be pivoted to a second
`orientation (closed position) that is suitable for viewing a front face of the
`display and inhibits access to the at least one mounting hole in the upper half of
`the floor and to the at least one mounting hole in the lower half of the floor.
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` If mounted in a headrest as taught by the HVM500 Guide, Wu discloses that the
`display in the second orientation (closed position) is closer to the at least one
`mounting hole in the upper half of the floor and to the at least one mounting hole
`in the lower half of the floor than the display is in the first orientation (open
`position). Wu discloses this exact configuration. As the display is moved
`toward the closed position, it is readily apparent that the back of the display
`would move closer and closer to the mounting holes in the floor of the frame
`than in the first orientation (open position).
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`If the flat-panel display of Wu was modified as taught by the HVM500 Guide to
`be installed in a headrest, then Wu discloses securing the frame to the headrest
`by passing at least one mounting fastener through the at least one mounting hole
`in the floor of the frame from within the cavity. As illustrated in Fig. 1 of Wu,
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`and a second orientation that is suitable for
`viewing a front face of the display and inhibits
`access to the at least one mounting hole in the
`upper half of the floor and to the at least one
`mounting hole in the lower half of the floor,
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`wherein the display in the second orientation is
`closer to the at least one mounting hole in the
`upper half of the floor and to the at least one
`mounting hole in the lower half of the floor
`than the display is in the first orientation;
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`securing the frame to the headrest by passing
`at least one mounting fastener through the at
`least one mounting hole in the floor of the
`frame from within the cavity, the frame being
`secured to the headrest such that the front face
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`the frame is installed by passing 4 screws through the 4 mounting holes in the
`floor of the frame from within the cavity.
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`of the display is substantially flush with a back
`surface of the headrest when the display is in
`the second orientation; and
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`Wu does not expressly disclose mounting the frame in a headrest, but if
`modified as taught by the HVM500 Guide, it would have been obvious to one
`skilled in the art at the time to secure the frame to the headrest such that it is
`substantially flush with a back surface of the headrest when the display is in the
`second orientation. The HVM500 Guide discloses this exact feature.
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`The HVM500 Guide discloses securing the frame to the headrest by passing at
`least one mounting fastener through the at least one mounting hole in the floor of
`the frame from within the cavity. Step (7) instructs the installer to “[i]nstall the
`bezel. Some headrests have material that is strong enough to screw the bezel
`into.” Exhibit 1004, Pg. 13. Further, the HVM500 Guide states that the kit
`includes “[s]crews and other mounting hardware.” Exhibit 1004, Pg. 6.
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`The HVM500 Guide discloses that one should “[r]emove the material to a depth
`sufficient for the lip of the mounting bezel to fit flush against the rear of the
`headrest once installed.” Exhibit 1004, Pg. 13.
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`Exhibit 1004, Pg. 1. The frame is secured to the headrest such that the front face
`of the display is substantially flush with a back surface of the headrest when the
`display is in the second orientation. This structure is disclosed by the HVM500
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`passing an electrical communication cable,
`which extends from the back of the display,
`through the floor of the frame.
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`Guide instructing the person installing the headrest video monitor to “[r]emove
`the material to a depth sufficient for the lip of the mounting bezel to fit flush
`against the rear of the headrest once installed.” Exhibit 1004, Pg. 13.
`Wu does not disclose passing an electrical communication cable, which extends
`from the back of the display, through the floor of the frame. However, the
`HVM500 Guide discloses passing an electrical communication cable, which
`extends from the back of the display, through the floor of the frame.
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`Step (6) of the installation instructions in the HVM500 Guide instructs the
`installer to “[r]oute the cable through the headrest access hole and the rear
`opening of the mounting bezel. Leave enough slack in the cable for monitor
`installation.” Exhibit 1004, Pg. 13. As illustrated below, the HVM500 Guide
`illustrates passing an electrical communication cable, which extends from the
`back of the display, through the floor of the frame.
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`Exhibit 1004, Pg. 14. A hole is disclosed in the floor and bottom wall of the
`frame where the electrical cable is permitted to pass through.
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