TCL’S INVALIDITY CONTENTIONS FOR U.S. 7,746,413
`Exhibit A6: U.S. Patent No. 5,900,867 (“Schindler”)
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`
`As demonstrated in the claim charts below, the claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,746,413 (“the ’413 patent”) are invalid (a) under one or
`more sections of 35 U.S.C. § 102 as anticipated by Schindler and (b) under 35 U.S.C. § 103(a) as obvious over Schindler standing
`alone and as set forth herein, and/or combined with the knowledge of a person of ordinary skill in the art, Applicant’s Admitted Prior
`Art (“AAPA”), and/or the additional prior art references discussed in Exhibits A1-A5, A7-A9, and O1, the contents of which are
`hereby incorporated by reference into this chart. One of ordinary skill in the art, as of the alleged priority date of the ’413 patent,
`would have known to combine the prior art elements disclosed by the foregoing references using known methods, and to use these
`elements according to their established functions in order to achieve a known and predictable result.
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`Except where specifically noted otherwise, this chart may apply the apparent interpretations of claim language as used by Plaintiff in
`its infringement contentions. Such use, however, does not imply that Defendants adopt or agree with Plaintiff’s interpretations in any
`way. Additionally, by providing contentions for claim preamble elements, Defendants do not take a position on whether the preamble
`is a claim limitation.
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`Claim Element
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`’413
`Claim
`1.pre A controlling method of an
`operation screen for
`operations of a remote control
`device, comprising the steps
`of:
`
`Prior Art: U.S. Patent No. 5,900,867 (“Schindler”)
`
`Schindler discloses a controlling method of an operation screen for operations of a remote control
`device.
`See, e.g., elements 1.a – 1.d.
`See also Abstract (“An entertainment system has a personal computer as the heart of the system with a
`large screen VGA quality monitor as the display of choice. The system has digital satellite broadcast
`reception, decompression and display capability with multiple radio frequency remote control devices
`which transmit self identifying signals and have power adjustment capabilities. These capabilities are
`used to provide context sensitive groups of keys which may be defined to affect only selected
`applications running in a windowing environment. In addition, the remote control devices combine
`television and VCR controls with standard personal computer keyboard controls. A keyboard remote
`also integrates a touchpad which is food contamination resistant and may also be used for user
`verification. Included in the system is the ability to recognize verbal communications in video signals
`and maintain a database of such text which is searchable to help identify desired programming in real
`time.”)
`5:34-37 (“The personal computer contains suitable receiving circuitry, which provides indications of
`the keys being pressed, with the identity of the remote control device sending the signal.”)
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`Roku, Inc. v. Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
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`Claim
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`Claim Element
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`Prior Art: U.S. Patent No. 5,900,867 (“Schindler”)
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`1.a
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`acquiring an attribute of a
`remote control device;
`
`5:46-58 (“The signals at the two ports then control which program the remote key signals affect. If the
`handheld remote is activated, the key signals usually would control what channel is being displayed,
`or cause a recorded program to fast forward, play or reverse. It could however be selected to move to
`the next image or otherwise control a program designed to display pictures taken on a digital camera.
`keyboard keys are more likely to control a computer program application such as a word processor,
`spread sheet or electronic mail program. In one embodiment, the television like controls are used to
`override the remote hand held television controls in channel selection.”)
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`Schindler discloses acquiring an attribute of a remote control device.
`For example, Schindler discloses:
`5:20-26 (“Both a handheld remote control having standard television and in one embodiment, video
`cassette recorder controls, and a full function remote keyboard having similar standard television and
`video cassette recorder controls are provided. Both transmit key signals identifying the key pressed, as
`well as a signal identifying the source of the key signal.”)
`15:7-24 (“As with the handheld remote 124, the keyboard remote 126 comprises RF generating
`circuitry 1040 to provide RF signals for reception by RF circuitry 324 in personal computer 118. RF
`circuitry 1040 also adds on a keyboard identifier with the signals it transmits, which identifies each
`keystroke as originating from the keyboard. In one embodiment, it is a set of bits that is unique to the
`remote device. This helps prevent inadvertent interference from other owners of similar home
`entertainment systems from inadvertently controlling the users system. In another embodiment, the
`frequency is shifted slightly from that emitted by the handheld remote, and RF circuitry 324 detects
`the bits, or the frequency shift and identifies the keystrokes as originating from either the handheld
`remote, or the remote keyboard which is associated with the system. In yet a further preferred
`embodiment, multiple remotes are provided, each with its own identifying frequency or code,
`including joysticks for controlling games.”)
`15:32-65 (“When RF circuitry 324 receives signals from a remote, it identifies the command, such as
`what key was pressed, and which remote device it came from to processor 310 at step 1112. Processor
`310 then identifies the application in a window to which is should be applied. If it is a presentation
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`Claim Element
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`Prior Art: U.S. Patent No. 5,900,867 (“Schindler”)
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`type of command, such as enlarging a window or opening a window as determined at 1116, the
`command is routed to the window manager for execution at 1118. If not, it is executed on the
`application that the group it is associated with was initialized to at step 1110. In further preferred
`embodiments, individual keys are associated with applications, however, at least one group or key is
`always associated with the underlying operating system to prevent a user from being locked out of
`other applications.”)
`15:45-59 (“When RF circuitry 324 receives signals from a remote, it identifies the command, Such as
`what key was pressed, and which remote device it came from to processor 310 at step 1112. Processor
`310 then identifies the application in a window to which is should be applied. If it is a presentation
`type of command, such as enlarging a window or opening a window as determined at 1116, the
`command is routed to the window manager for execution at 1118. If not, it is executed on the
`application that the group it is associated with was initialized to at step 1110. In further preferred
`embodiments, individual keys are associated with applications, however, at least one group or key is
`always associated with the underlying operating system to prevent a user from being locked out of
`other applications.”); see also FIGS. 9A-9C, 11A, 11B, 13, element 1.b.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`Schindler discloses determining an operation form corresponding to the remote control device from
`among a plurality of operation forms previously stored based on the acquired attribute of the remote
`control device.
`For example, Schindler discloses:
`5:46-58 (“The signals at the two ports then control which program the remote key signals affect. If the
`handheld remote is activated, the key signals usually would control what channel is being displayed,
`or cause a recorded program to fast forward, play or reverse. It could however be selected to move to
`the next image or otherwise control a program designed to display pictures taken on a digital camera.
`keyboard keys are more likely to control a computer program application such as a word processor,
`spread sheet or electronic mail program. In one embodiment, the television like controls are used to
`override the remote hand held television controls in channel selection.”)
`
`1.b
`
`determining an operation
`form corresponding to the
`remote control device from
`among a plurality of operation
`forms previously stored based
`on the acquired attribute of
`the remote control device; and
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`Claim Element
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`Prior Art: U.S. Patent No. 5,900,867 (“Schindler”)
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`1.c
`
`displaying an operation
`screen related to the
`determined operation form
`displayed,
`
`6:15-28 (“The remote control devices are used to control one or more cursors displayed on the
`monitor as part of a graphical user interface into the home entertainment system. Cells displayed as
`boxes containing descriptive text are associated with video programs and with video programs and
`with computer programs, may be selected to view and/or run the programs. Several icons, such as
`pictures, video clips or list boxes indicating functions, like record are used to provide functions by
`dragging and dropping cells onto the icons. Other icons include remind, buy, picture in picture and
`view full screen to name a few. In one embodiment, each remote control controls its own cursor to
`allow multiple users to control different portions of the system.”)
`9:49-52 (“A system controller program running on processor 310 supervises software drivers which
`are programmed to distinguish between the sources, and control which program the remote key signals
`affect.”); see also FIGS. 11A, 11B, 13.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`Schindler discloses displaying an operation screen related to the determined operation form displayed.
`See, e.g., element 1.b.
`In addition, Schindler discloses:
`3:53-67 (“The circuitry provides audio and video tuning capability for display of received high quality
`video signals on the monitor without an intermediate conversion to a lower quality NTSC format. The
`circuitry decodes the received video signals and converts them to VGA format which provides images
`of higher quality than NTSC. The monitor is capable of directly displaying VGA signals, and is not
`required to have a television tuner circuit, remote control, or audio circuitry. This significantly reduces
`the cost of the monitor and improves the quality of display as opposed to typical large screen
`televisions which contain complex tuning circuitry. “)
`4:64-5:10 (‘A video graphics adapter (VGA) card also coupled to the PCI bus converts the digital data
`stream into VGA and video signals for display on the monitor.”)
`9:42-62 (“If the handheld remote is activated, the key signals usually would control what channel is
`being displayed, or cause a recorded program to fast forward, play or reverse. It could however be
`selected to move to the next image in a program designed to display pictures taken on a digital
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`Claim Element
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`Prior Art: U.S. Patent No. 5,900,867 (“Schindler”)
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`camera. Keyboard keys are more likely to control a computer program application such as a word
`processor, spread sheet or electronic mail program. However, the television like controls might be
`used to override the remote hand held television controls in channel selection”); see also 8:48-9:15
`(describing monitor 122), FIGS. 1, 2, 5, 11A, 11B, 13, 14A-14F.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`Schindler discloses that, in the step of determining the operation form, the operation form
`corresponding to the remote control device is determined by evaluating a degree of suitability between
`the remote control device and each of the plurality of operation forms based on the acquired attribute
`of the remote control device.
`See, e.g., elements 1.a, 1.b.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`
`Defendants incorporate by reference their contentions relating to claim 1, as if fully set forth herein.
`
`Schindler discloses a controlling method wherein the plurality of operation forms are different from
`each other in a combination of operation devices selected for use therein from among a plurality of
`operation devices.
`For example, Schindler discloses:
`15:66-16:17 (“A first program 1122 is associated with a first remote controller, R1, whose input
`devices D1 and D2 control the first program. D1 and D2 correspond to the alphanumeric keys, such as
`a computer keyboard keyset, or subset thereof, or a cursor control device, or even the television
`control pad previously discussed. Second, third and fourth programs 1124, 1126, and 1128 are also
`associated with remote control devices, and in some instances multiple remote control devices. Fourth
`
`1.d
`
`wherein, in the step of
`determining the operation
`form, the operation form
`corresponding to the remote
`control device is determined
`by evaluating a degree of
`suitability between the remote
`control device and each of the
`plurality of operation forms
`based on the acquired
`attribute of the remote control
`device.
`2.pre A controlling method
`according to claim 1,
`wherein the plurality of
`operation forms are different
`from each other in a
`combination of operation
`devices selected for use
`therein from among a
`plurality of operation devices.
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`2.a
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`Claim Element
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`Prior Art: U.S. Patent No. 5,900,867 (“Schindler”)
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`program 1128 is controlled by input device sets D1 and D2 of remote R1, and D1 and D2 of the
`second remote R2. The low level granularity of associating sets of keys to applications provides great
`flexibility for a multi-user home entertainment system.”)
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`Defendants incorporate by reference their contentions relating to claim 1, as if fully set forth herein.
`
`Schindler discloses a controlling method wherein the plurality of operation forms are different from
`each other in a layout of a display element constructing the operation screen.
`See, e.g., element 2.a.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`Defendants incorporate by reference their contentions relating to claim 1, as if fully set forth herein.
`
`Schindler discloses a controlling method further comprising a step of, in case that the acquired
`attribute of the remote control device cannot be specified, acquiring an attribute of the remote control
`device from outside, and updating a database in which attributes of remote control devices are
`previously stored.
`4:20-41 (“The video receiver card outputs digital video, audio and data streams onto the peripheral
`component interconnect “PCI bus where it can be accessed by the computer main processor for
`manipulation and storage. When stored in a personal computer memory, the program information may
`be organized in a commercially available database format. This permits the use of database functions
`to be applied to the data. Rather than being stuck viewing the program information as provided by the
`broadcaster, the data immediately becomes manipulable by database commands, allowing queries of
`program information. Searches are used to show programs having certain actors or subject matter, and
`even have programs meeting the query automatically recorded. One use entails a user designating a
`
`4.a
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`4.pre A controlling method
`according to claim 1,
`wherein the plurality of
`operation forms are different
`from each other in a layout of
`a display element
`constructing the operation
`screen.
`
`5.a
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`5.pre A controlling method
`according to claim 1,
`further comprising a step of,
`in case that the acquired
`attribute of the remote control
`device cannot be specified,
`acquiring an attribute of the
`remote control device from
`outside, and updating a
`database in which attributes
`of remote control devices are
`previously stored.
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`Claim Element
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`Prior Art: U.S. Patent No. 5,900,867 (“Schindler”)
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`6
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`A computer-readable medium
`in which a program is stored,
`the program making a
`computer execute the
`controlling method according
`to claim 1.
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`series to be recorded, and the database keeps track of what has been recorded or already viewed,
`avoiding duplicate recording, as well as providing easy access to the recorded programs. In general,
`by capturing data along with video and audio in a form which a personal computer can process, the
`possibilities for computer applications are endless. Interaction with movies, classrooms, other players
`of games such as golf andaa host of other possibilities becomes clear.”)
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`Schindler discloses a computer-readable medium in which a program is stored, the program making a
`computer execute the controlling method according to claim 1.
`See, e.g., elements 1.pre – 1.d.
`In addition, Schindler discloses:
`9:63-10:11 (“[A] fixed disk drive 332 for storing programs.”)
`10:12-30 ("In one preferred embodiment, processor 310 is a 100 mhz Pentium processor, RAM 314
`comprises a minimum of 16 megabytes, disk drive 332 is a 1.5 gigabyte IDE hard drive, the CD ROM
`drive 334 is a quad speed, 3 disc changer, and the fax/modem is a standard 28.8 k bits-per-second (or
`“KBAUD”) modem. It should be noted that components in personal computers are getting faster,
`smaller and cheaper with higher capacity. It is easily anticipated that larger memories and faster
`modems and processors will be preferable over the next 20 plus years. In an alternative preferred
`embodiment, a very high speed processor 310 is used, and receiver 316 simply comprises circuitry to
`transform received signals into a digital format. The remainder of the functions of the receiver 316 and
`VGA card 318 are per formed by software routines to receive, tune multiple simultaneous channels,
`decompress, perform error checking and correction and convert the digital Signals into digital VGA
`format. The VGA card 318 in this embodiment simply comprises a digital to analog converter.”); see
`also FIGS. 1, 3.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
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`Claim
`7.pre A display controlling
`apparatus for making an
`operation screen for
`operations of a remote control
`device displayed in a display
`unit, the apparatus
`comprising:
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`7.a
`
`an acquiring unit which
`acquires an attribute of a
`remote control device;
`
`a determining unit which
`determines an operation form
`corresponding to the remote
`control device from among a
`plurality of operation forms
`previously stored in a storing
`unit based on the attribute of
`the remote control device
`
`7.b
`
`
`
`Prior Art: U.S. Patent No. 5,900,867 (“Schindler”)
`
`Schindler discloses a display controlling apparatus for making an operation screen for operations of a
`remote control device displayed in a display unit.
`See, e.g., elements 7.a – 7.d, 1.pre, 6.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`Schindler discloses an acquiring unit which acquires an attribute of a remote control device.
`9:42-48 (“RF receiver 324 receives the RF signals, which provide indications of the keys being
`pressed along with the identity of the remote control device sending the signal. RF receiver 324
`comprises an ISA board or module plugged into both standard keyboard and mouse ports. The board
`contains RF receiver circuitry which receives the RF signals, decodes them and routes them to the
`appropriate port for processing.”); see also FIG. 11a.
`See, e.g., elements 1.a, 6.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`To the extent 35 U.S.C. § 112, ¶6 applies, Schindler also discloses the corresponding structure(s) and
`function(s) claimed or their equivalents, as shown above, or renders them obvious in view of the
`knowledge of one skilled in the art.
`Schindler discloses a determining unit which determines an operation form corresponding to the
`remote control device from among a plurality of operation forms previously stored in a storing unit
`based on the attribute of the remote control device acquired by the acquiring unit.
`See, e.g., elements 1.b, 6.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
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`7.c
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`Claim Element
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`acquired by the acquiring
`unit; and
`
`a controlling unit which
`displays an operation screen
`related to the operation form
`which is determined by the
`determining unit displayed,
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`7.d
`
`wherein the determining unit
`determines the operation form
`corresponding to the remote
`control device by evaluating a
`degree of suitability between
`the remote control device and
`each of the plurality of
`operation forms based on the
`attribute of the remote control
`device acquired by the
`acquiring unit.
`
`8.pre A display controlling
`apparatus according to claim
`7,
`
`Prior Art: U.S. Patent No. 5,900,867 (“Schindler”)
`
`To the extent 35 U.S.C. § 112, ¶6 applies, Schindler also discloses the corresponding structure(s) and
`function(s) claimed or their equivalents, as shown above, or renders them obvious in view of the
`knowledge of one skilled in the art.
`Schindler discloses a controlling unit which displays an operation screen related to the operation form
`which is determined by the determining unit displayed.
`See, e.g., elements 1.c, 6.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`To the extent 35 U.S.C. § 112, ¶6 applies, Schindler also discloses the corresponding structure(s) and
`function(s) claimed or their equivalents, as shown above, or renders them obvious in view of the
`knowledge of one skilled in the art.
`Schindler discloses a determining unit wherein the determining unit determines the operation form
`corresponding to the remote control device by evaluating a degree of suitability between the remote
`control device and each of the plurality of operation forms based on the attribute of the remote control
`device acquired by the acquiring unit.
`See, e.g., elements 1.d, 6.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`To the extent 35 U.S.C. § 112, ¶6 applies, Schindler also discloses the corresponding structure(s) and
`function(s) claimed or their equivalents, as shown above, or renders them obvious in view of the
`knowledge of one skilled in the art.
`Defendants incorporate by reference their contentions relating to claim 7, as if fully set forth herein.
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`Prior Art: U.S. Patent No. 5,900,867 (“Schindler”)
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`Claim
`8.a
`
`wherein the plurality of
`operation forms are different
`from each other in a
`combination of operation
`devices selected for use
`therein from among a
`plurality of operation devices.
`
`Schindler discloses a display controlling apparatus wherein the plurality of operation forms are
`different from each other in a combination of operation devices selected for use therein from among a
`plurality of operation devices.
`See, e.g., elements 2.a, 6.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`Defendants incorporate by reference their contentions relating to claim 7, as if fully set forth herein.
`
`Schindler discloses a display controlling device wherein the plurality of operation forms are different
`from each other in a layout of a display element constructing the operation screen.
`See, e.g., elements 4.a, 6.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`Defendants incorporate by reference their contentions relating to claim 7, as if fully set forth herein.
`
`Schindler discloses a display controlling device further comprising a unit which, in case that the
`attribute of the remote control device acquired by the acquiring unit cannot be specified, acquires an
`attribute of the remote control device from outside, and updates a database in which attributes of
`remote control devices are previously stored.
`See, e.g., elements 5.a, 6.
`To the extent that Plaintiff alleges that Schindler does not explicitly disclose this claim limitation, this
`limitation is inherent and/or it would have been obvious in view of the knowledge of a person of
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`10
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`10.a
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`10.pre A display controlling
`apparatus according to claim
`7,
`wherein the plurality of
`operation forms are different
`from each other in a layout of
`a display element
`constructing the operation
`screen.
`
`11.a
`
`11.pre A display controlling
`apparatus according to claim
`7,
`further comprising a unit
`which, in case that the
`attribute of the remote control
`device acquired by the
`acquiring unit cannot be
`specified, acquires an
`attribute of the remote control
`device from outside, and
`updates a database in which
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`Claim Element
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`attributes of remote control
`devices are previously stored.
`
`Prior Art: U.S. Patent No. 5,900,867 (“Schindler”)
`
`ordinary skill in the art, AAPA, and/or in view of the references identified in Exhibit A1-A5, A7-A9,
`and O1.
`To the extent 35 U.S.C. § 112, ¶6 applies, Schindler also discloses the corresponding structure(s) and
`function(s) claimed or their equivalents, as shown above, or renders them obvious in view of the
`knowledge of one skilled in the art.
`
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