throbber
retrieving an electronic mail to send to the person in view of an attribute regarding the
`message.
`
`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`46.
`recited in claim 40, wherein the method further comprises asking the user regarding the
`access priority of the person, and setting the access priority of the person in view of a
`response from the user.
`
`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`47.
`recited in claim 40,
`wherein the message can be voice or text, and
`wherein the communication protocol is the Internet protocol.
`
`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`48.
`recited in claim 36, wherein the process includes setting an appointment between the
`user and the person in view of a schedule of the user.
`
`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 21, wherein the at least one
`49.
`computing device is further configured to provide the identity of the person to the user,
`wherein the process includes
`determining whether the message should be delivered to the user
`(i)
`based on at least one attribute of the message;
`delivering the message to the user if it is determined that the
`message should be delivered; and
`declining to deliver the message to the user if it is determined that
`the message should not be delivered.
`
`(iii)
`
`(ii)
`
`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 33, wherein the process
`50.
`includes asking the person to leave a voice mail for the user in view of an attribute
`regarding the message.
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`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 33, wherein the process
`51.
`includes sending a text message regarding the message to the user.
`
`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 49, wherein the message is
`52.
`a text message.
`
`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 33, wherein the process
`53.
`includes responding to the message by retrieving an electronic mail to send to the
`person in view of an attribute regarding the message.
`
`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 49, wherein the at least one
`54.
`computing device is further configured to ask the user regarding the access priority of
`the person, and set the access priority of the person in view of a response from the
`user.
`
`55.
`
`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 33,
`wherein the message can be voice or text, and
`wherein the communication protocol is the Internet protocol.
`
`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 21, wherein the process
`56.
`includes setting an appointment between the user and the person in view of a schedule
`of the user.
`
`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited
`57.
`in claim 26,
`wherein the computer readable medium further comprises computer program
`code to provide the identity of the person to the user,
`wherein the process includes not delivering the message to the user in view of an
`attribute regarding the message, and
`wherein the status of the user is allowed to be selected by the user from a
`plurality of preset statuses.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited
`58.
`in claim 57, wherein the process includes asking the person to leave a voice mail for the
`user in view of an attribute regarding the message.
`
`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited
`59.
`in claim 26, wherein the process includes sending a text message regarding the
`message to the user.
`
`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited
`60.
`in claim 26, wherein the message is a text message.
`
`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited
`61.
`in claim 26, wherein the process includes responding to the message by retrieving an
`electronic mail to send to the person in view of an attribute regarding the message.
`
`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited
`62.
`in claim 57, wherein the computer readable medium further comprises computer
`program code to ask the user regarding the access priority of the person, and set the
`access priority of the person in view of a response from the user.
`
`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited
`63.
`in claim 57,
`wherein the message can be voice or text, and
`wherein the communication protocol is the Internet protocol.
`
`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited
`64.
`in claim 26, wherein the process includes setting an appointment between the user and
`the person in view of a schedule of the user.
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`(New) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as recited in claim 1,
`65.
`wherein even if the process includes transmitting the message to the second device via
`contact Information of the user, the server does not provide the contact information of
`the person to the second device to inhibit the user from sending messages to the
`person without via the server.
`
`(New) A server as recited in claim 21, wherein even if the process includes
`66.
`transmitting the message to the second device via contact information of the user, the
`server does not provide the contact information of the person to the second device to
`inhibit the user from sending messages to the person without via the server.
`
`(New) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited in claim 26,
`67.
`wherein even if the process includes transmitting the message to the second device via
`contact information of the user, the computer program code does not provide the
`contact information of the person to the second device to inhibit the user from sending
`messages to the person without via the server.
`
`(New) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as recited in claim 36,
`68.
`wherein even if the message is delivered to the second device via contact information of
`the user, the server does not provide the contact information of the person to the
`second device to inhibit the user from sending messages to the person without using
`the server.
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`REMARKS
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`Applicants acknowledge with gratitude the allowance of the previously-presented
`claims 1, 3-5, 8, 9, 21, 22, 24-27, and 29-64. By this amendment, Applicants have
`amended claims 1,21,26, 31,32, 34, 36, 38 and 39 to further clarify the subject matter
`regarded as the invention; and have added claims 65-68. Accordingly, claims 1,3-5, 8,
`9, 21,22, 24-27, and 29-68 remain pending.
`All the pending claims should be in condition for allowance. Reconsideration of
`the application and an early Notice of Allowance are earnestly solicited.
`In the event that the Examiner, upon reconsideration, determines that an action
`other than an allowance is appropriate, the Examiner is requested and authorized to
`telephone Applicants’ representative below prior to taking such action, if the Examiner
`feels that such a telephone call will advance the prosecution of the present application.
`
`Respectfully submitted,
`
`/'Peter P. Tong/
`By:
`Peter P. Tong
`Registration No.: 35,757
`
`5150 El Camino Real
`Building A, Suite 22
`Los Altos, CA 94022
`(650) 903-9200 ext 102
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`IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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`In re application of: CHEUNG et al.
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`Attorney Docket No.: IPVMCP02C1
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`Application No.: 12/798,995
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`Examiner: DOAN, KIET M.
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`Filed: April 14, 2010
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`Group: 2617
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`Title: SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES TO
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`37 CFR §§1.56 AND 1.97(b)
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`Peter P. Tong
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`Form 1449 (Modified)
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`APPLN. TYPE
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`SMALL ENTITY
`
`ISSUE FEE DUE
`
`PUBLICATION FEE DUE
`
`PREV. PAID ISSUE FEE
`
`TOTAL FEE(S) DUE
`
`nonprovisional
`
`YES
`
`$870
`
`$300
`
`$0
`
`$1170
`
`DATE DUE
`
`01/03/2013
`
`THE APPLICATION IDENTIFIED ABOVE HAS BEEN EXAMINED AND IS ALLOWED FOR ISSUANCE AS A PATENT.
`PROSECUTION ON THE MERITS IS CLOSED. THIS NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE IS NOT A GRANT OF PATENT RIGHTS.
`THIS APPLICATION IS SUBJECT TO WITHDRAWAL FROM ISSUE AT THE INITIATIVE OF THE OFFICE OR UPON
`PETITION BY THE APPLICANT. SEE 37 CFR 1.313 AND MPEP 1308.
`THE ISSUE FEE AND PUBLICATION FEE (IF REQUIRED) MUST BE PAID WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM THE
`MAILING DATE OF THIS NOTICE OR THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE REGARDED AS ABANDONED. THIS
`STATUTORY PERIOD CANNOT BE EXTENDED. SEE 35 U.S.C. 151. THE ISSUE FEE DUE INDICATED ABOVE DOES
`NOT REFLECT A CREDIT FOR ANY PREVIOUSLY PAID ISSUE FEE IN THIS APPLICATION. IF AN ISSUE FEE HAS
`PREVIOUSLY BEEN PAID IN THIS APPLICATION (AS SHOWN ABOVE), THE RETURN OF PART B OF THIS FORM
`WILL BE CONSIDERED A REQUEST TO REAPPLY THE PREVIOUSLY PAID ISSUE FEE TOWARD THE ISSUE FEE NOW
`DUE.
`
`HOW TO REPLY TO THIS NOTICE:
`I. Review the SMALL ENTITY status shown above.
`If the SMALL ENTITY is shown as YES, verify your current
`SMALL ENTITY status:
`A. If the stahis is the same, pay the TOTAL EEE(S) DUE shown
`above.
`B. If the stahis above is to be removed, check box 5 b on Part B -
`Feel s) Transmittal and pay the PUBLICATION FEE (if required)
`and twice the amount of the ISSUE FEE shown above, or
`
`If the SMALL ENTITY is shown as NO:
`
`A. Pay TOTAL EEE(S) DUE shown above, or
`
`B. If applicant claimed SMALL ENTITY status before, or is now
`claiming SMALL ENTITY status, check box 5a on Part B - Fee(s)
`Transmittal and pay the PUBLICATION FEE (if required) and 1/2
`the ISSUE FEE shown above.
`
`II. PART B - FEE(S) TRANSMITTAL, or its equivalent, must be completed and returned to the United States Patent and Trademark Office
`(USPTO) with your ISSUE FEE and PUBLICATION FEE (if required). If you are charging the fee(s) to your deposit account, section "4b"
`of Part B - Fee(s) Transmittal should be completed and an extra copy of the form should be submitted. If an equivalent of Part B is filed, a
`request to reapply a previously paid issue fee must be clearly made, and delays in processing may occur due to the difficulty in recognizing
`the paper as an equivalent of Part B.
`III. All communications regarding this application must give the application number. Please direct all communications prior to issuance to
`Mail Stop ISSUE FEE unless advised to the contrary.
`IMPORTANT REMINDER: Utility patents issuing on applications filed on or after Dec. 12, 1980 may require payment of
`maintenance fees. It is patentee's responsibility to ensure timely payment of maintenance fees when due.
`
`PTOL-85 (Rev. 02/11)
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`PART B - FEE(S) TRANSMITTAL
`Complete and send this form, together with applicable fee(s), to: Mail
`Mail Stop ISSUE FEE
`Commissioner for Patents
`P.O. Box 1450
`Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450
`or Fax
`(57D-273-2885
`INSTRUCTIONS: This form should be used for transmitting the ISSUE FEE and PUBLICATION FEE (if required). Blocks 1 through 5 should be completed where
`appropriate. All further correspondence including the Patent, advance orders and notification of maintenance fees will be mailed to the current correspondence address as
`indicated unless corrected below or directed otherwise in Block 1, by (a) specifying a new correspondence address; and/or (b) indicating a separate "FEE ADDRESS" for
`maintenance fee notifications._______________________________________________________
`CURRENT CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS (Note: Use Block 1 for any change of address)
`
`10/03/2012
`
`34071
`7590
`IPVENTURE, INC.
`5150 EL CAMINO REAL
`SUITE A-22
`LOS ALTOS, CA 94022
`
`Note: A certificate of mailing can only be used for domestic mailings of the
`Fee(s) Transmittal. This certificate cannot be used for any other accompanying
`papers. Each additional paper, such as an assignment or formal drawing, must
`have its own certificate of mailing or transmission.
`Certificate of Mailing or Transmission
`I hereby certify that this Fee(s) Transmittal is being deposited with the United
`States Postal Service with sufficient postage for first class mail in an envelope
`addressed to the Mail Stop ISSUE FEE address above, or being facsimile
`transmitted to the USPTO (571) 273-2885, on the date indicated below.
`
`(Depositor's name)
`
`(Signature)
`
`(Date)
`
`APPLICATION NO.
`
`FILING DATE
`
`FIRST NAMED INVENTOR
`
`ATTORNEY DOCKET NO.
`
`CONFIRMATION NO.
`
`04/14/2010
`Kwok Wai Cheung
`12/798,995
`TITLE OF INVENTION: SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES TO MANAGE MULTIPLE MODES OF COMMUNICATION
`
`IPVMCP02C1
`
`3193
`
`APPLN. TYPE
`
`SMALL ENTITY
`
`ISSUE FEE DUE
`
`PUBLICATION FEE DUE
`
`PREV. PAID ISSUE FEE
`
`TOTAL FEE(S) DUE
`
`nonprovisional
`
`YES
`
`$870
`
`$300
`
`$0
`
`$1170
`
`DATE DUE
`
`01/03/2013
`
`EXAMINER
`
`ART UNIT
`
`CLASS-SUBCLASS
`
`DOAN, KIET M
`2641
`1. Change of correspondence address or indication of "Fee Address" (37
`CFR 1.363).
`O Change of correspondence address (or Change of Correspondence
`Address form PTO/SB/122) attached.
`O "Fee Address" indication (or "Fee Address" Indication form
`PTO/SB/47; Rev 03-02 or more recent) attached. Use of a Customer
`Number is required.
`
`455-435300
`2. For printing on the patent front page, list
`(1) the names of up to 3 registered patent attorneys 1--------------------------------------------------
`or agents OR, alternatively,
`(2) the name of a single firm (having as a member a 2--------------------------------------------------
`registered attorney or agent) and the names of up to
`2 registered patent attorneys or agents. If no name is 3
`listed, no name will be printed.
`
`3. ASSIGNEE NAME AND RESIDENCE DATA TO BE PRINTED ON THE PATENT (print or type)
`PLEASE NOTE: Unless an assignee is identified below, no assignee data will appear on the patent. If an assignee is identified below, the document has been filed for
`recordation as set forth in 37 CFR 3.11. Completion of this form is NOT a substitute for filing an assignment.
`(A) NAME OF ASSIGNEE
`(B) RESIDENCE: (CITY and STATE OR COUNTRY)
`
`Please check the appropriate assignee category or categories (will not be printed on the patent) : O Individual O Corporation or other private group entity O Government
`
`4a. The following fee(s) are submitted:
`O Issue Fee
`O Publication Fee (No small entity discount permitted)
`O Advance Order - # of Copies______________________
`
`4b. Payment of Fee(s): (Please first reapply any previously paid issue fee shown above)
` A check is enclosed.
` Payment by credit card. Form PTO-2038 is attached.
`QThe Director is hereby authorized to charge the required fee(s), any deficiency, or credit any
`overpayment, to Deposit Account Number__________ (enclose an extra copy of this form).
`
`5. Change in Entity Status (from status indicated above)
`Lj b. Applicant is no longer claiming SMALL ENTITY status. See 37 CFR 1.27(g)(2).
` a. Applicant claims SMALL ENTITY status. See 37 CFR 1.27.
`NOTE: The Issue Fee and Publication Fee (if required) will not be accepted from anyone other than the applicant; a registered attorney or agent; or the assignee or other party in
`interest as shown by the records of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
`
`Typed or printed name Registration No.
`
`
`
`Authorized Signature
`
`Date
`
`
`This collection of information is required by 37 CFR 1.311. The information is required to obtain or retain a benefit by the public which is to file (and by the USPTO to process)
`an application. Confidentiality is governed by 35 U.S.C. 122 and 37 CFR 1.14. This collection is estimated to take 12 minutes to complete, including gathering, preparing, and
`submitting the completed application form to the USPTO. Time will vary depending upon the individual case. Any comments on the amount of time you require to complete
`this form and/or suggestions for reducing this burden, should be sent to the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Department of Commerce, P.O.
`Box 1450, Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450. DO NOT SEND FEES OR COMPLETED FORMS TO THIS ADDRESS. SEND TO: Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450,
`Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450.
`Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.
`
`PTOL-85 (Rev. 02/11) Approved for use through 08/31/2013.
`
`OMB 0651-0033 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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`United States Patent and Trademark Office
`
`UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
`United States Patent and Trademark Office
`Address: COMMISSIONER FOR PATENTS
`P.O. Box 1450
`Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450
`www.uspto.gov
`
`APPLICATION NO.
`
`12/798,995
`
`FILING DATE
`
`04/14/2010
`
`FIRST NAMED INVENTOR
`
`ATTORNEY DOCKET NO.
`
`CONFIRMATION NO.
`
`Kwok Wai Cheung
`
`IPVMCP02C1
`
`3193
`
`10/03/2012
`
`7590
`
`34071
`IPVENTURE, inc.
`5150 EL CAMINO REAL
`SUITE A-22
`LOS ALTOS, CA 94022
`
`EXAMINER
`
`DOAN, KIET M
`
`ART UNIT
`
`PAPER NUMBER
`
`DATE MAILED: 10/03/2012
`
`Determination of Patent Term Adjustment under 35 U.S.C. 154 (b)
`(application filed on or after May 29, 2000)
`
`The Patent Term Adjustment to date is 0 day(s). If the issue fee is paid on the date that is three months after the
`mailing date of this notice and the patent issues on the Tuesday before the date that is 28 weeks (six and a half
`months) after the mailing date of this notice, the Patent Term Adjustment will be 0 day(s).
`
`If a Continued Prosecution Application (CPA) was filed in the above-identified application, the filing date that
`determines Patent Term Adjustment is the filing date of the most recent CPA.
`
`Applicant will be able to obtain more detailed information by accessing the Patent Application Information Retrieval
`(PAIR) WEB site (http://pair.uspto.gov).
`
`Any questions regarding the Patent Tenn Extension or Adjustment determination should be directed to the Office of
`Patent Legal Administration at (571)-272-7702. Questions relating to issue and publication fee payments should be
`directed to the Customer Service Center of the Office of Patent Publication at l-(888)-786-0101 or (571 )-272-4200.
`
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`Privacy Act Statement
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`the requirements of the Act, please be advised that: (1) the general authority for the collection of this
`information is 35 U.S.C. 2(b)(2); (2) furnishing of the information solicited is voluntary; and (3) the
`principal purpose for which the information is used by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is to process
`and/or examine your submission related to a patent application or patent. If you do not furnish the
`requested information, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office may not be able to process and/or examine
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`expiration of the patent.
`The information provided by you in this form will be subject to the following routine uses:
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