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: 2641
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`Title: SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES TO
`MANAGE MULTIPLE MODES OF
`COMMUNICATION
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`CERTIFICATE OF ELECTRONIC FILING
`I hereby certify that this correspondence is being transmitted electronically to: Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 on
`October 16, 2013.
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`Signed: /Angela D. Nijim/Printed Name:Angela D. Nijim
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`AMENDMENT F
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`Dear Sir:
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`In response to the Notice of Allowance dated July 16, 2013, please amend the
`above-identified patent application as follows:
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`Amendments to the Claims are reflected in the listing of claims which begins on page
`2 of this paper.
`Remarks/Arguments are on page 15 of this paper.
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`Amendments to the Claims:
`The listing of claims will replace all prior versions, and listings, of claims in the
`application:
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`Listing of Claims:
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method to
`1.
`manage the communication of a user via a server based on a communication protocol,
`in view of a person, using a first device, trying to electronically convey a message from
`the first device to a second device of the user, the method comprising
`receiving, by the server, the message from the person using the first device;
`identifying, by the server, the person attempting to electronically convey the
`message; and
`setting, by the server, a process for the message using one or more rules based
`on at least a status associated with the user and an access priority associated with the
`person, the access priority depending on the person,
`wherein the server is configured to have access to contact information of the
`person,
`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 user to the first device to inhibit the person from sending messages to
`the user without via the server, and
`wherein the access priority associated with the person is configured to be set by
`the server depending at least in part on the user reacting by accepting or not accepting
`a prior message from the person.
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`2.
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`(Cancelled)
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`(Previously presented) The non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`3.
`recited in claim 1, wherein the access priority associated with the person is allowed to
`be set by the user.
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`(Previously presented) The non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`4.
`recited in claim 1, wherein the process for the message also depends on an urgency
`level of the message, which is allowed to be set by the person
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`(Previously presented) The non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`5.
`recited in claim 1,
`wherein the method depends on the mode of communication of the message,
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`and
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`wherein the mode of communication is selected from the list of a mobile phone,
`an office phone, a home phone, a mobile SMS from a mobile phone or PDA, a pager
`from a mobile phone or PDA, a home/office SMS, mobile online chat, home online chat,
`a voice mail with/without instant notification, an office fax, a home fax, a mobile email,
`and an email.
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`6.
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`7.
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`(Cancelled)
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`(Cancelled)
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`(Previously presented) The non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`8.
`recited in claim 4,
`wherein the status associated with the user and the access priority associated
`with the person are stored at the second device,
`wherein the server can be restricted from accessing the status associated with
`the user from the second device, and
`wherein the server can be restricted from accessing the access priority
`associated with the person from the second device.
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`(Previously presented) The non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`9.
`recited in claim 1,
`wherein the server keeps an electronic calendar of the user, and
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`wherein an appointment is automatically set by the server for the user with the
`person in view of information in the calendar.
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`10-20. (Cancelled)
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`(Previously presented) A server based on a communication protocol for
`21.
`managing the communication of a user, in view of a person, using a first device, trying
`to electronically convey a message from the first device to a second device of the user,
`the second device being a handheld communication device, the server comprising:
`at least one computing device; and
`at least one storage device,
`wherein the at least one computing device is configured to
`receive the message from the person using the first device;
`identify the person attempting to electronically convey the message; and
`set a process for the message using one or more rules based on at least
`a status associated with the user and an access priority associated with the
`person, the status depending at least in part on the current activity or location of
`the user, or the current time, and the access priority depending on the person,
`wherein the server is configured to have access to contact information of the
`person,
`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 user to the first device to inhibit the person from sending messages to
`the user without via the server,
`wherein the server can be restricted from accessing the status of the user from the
`second device, and
`wherein the server can be restricted from accessing the access priority of the
`person from the second device.
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`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 21, wherein the process for
`22.
`the message also depends on an urgency level of the message, which is allowed to be
`set by the person.
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`23.
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`(Cancelled)
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`24.
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`(Original) A server as recited in claim 21,
`wherein the process for the message also depends the mode of communication
`of the message, and
`wherein the mode of communication is selected from the list of a mobile phone,
`an office phone, a home phone, a mobile SMS from a mobile phone or PDA, a pager
`from a mobile phone or PDA, a home/office SMS, mobile online chat, home online chat,
`a voice mail with/without instant notification, an office fax, a home fax, a mobile email,
`and an email.
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`(Original) A server as recited in claim 21, wherein the server is configured to
`25.
`keep an electronic calendar of the user, and to automatically set an appointment for the
`user with the person in view of information in the calendar.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer readable medium including
`26.
`at least executable computer program code tangibly stored therein for manage the
`communication of a user via a server based on a communication protocol, in view of a
`person, using a first device, trying to electronically convey a message from the first
`device to a second device of the user, the second device being a handheld
`communication device, said computer readable medium comprising:
`computer program code for receiving, by the server, the message from the person
`using the first device;
`computer program code for identifying the person attempting to electronically
`convey the message; and
`computer program code for setting a process for the message using one or more
`rules based on at least a status associated with the user, and an access priority
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`associated with the person, the status depending at least in part on the current activity
`or location of the user, or the current time, and the access priority depending on the
`person,
`wherein the server is configured to have access to contact information of the
`person,
`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 user to the first device to inhibit the person from sending
`messages to the user without via the server,
`wherein the server can be restricted from accessing the status of the user from the
`second device, and
`wherein the server can be restricted from accessing the access priority of the
`person from the second device.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited
`27.
`in claim 26, wherein the process for the message also depends on an urgency level of
`the message, which is allowed to be set by the person.
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`28.
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`(Cancelled)
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`29.
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`(Original) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited in claim 26,
`wherein the process for the message also depends the mode of communication
`of the message, and
`wherein the mode of communication is selected from the list of a mobile phone,
`an office phone, a home phone, a mobile SMS from a mobile phone or PDA, a pager
`from a mobile phone or PDA, a home/office SMS, mobile online chat, home online chat,
`a voice mail with/without instant notification, an office fax, a home fax, a mobile email,
`and an email.
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`(Original) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited in claim 26,
`30.
`wherein said computer readable medium further comprises computer program code to
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`keep an electronic calendar of the user, and to automatically set an appointment for the
`user with the person in view of information in the calendar.
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`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 21, wherein the access
`31.
`priority associated with the person to help set the process depends at least in part on a
`reaction of the user towards a prior message from the person.
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`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 21, wherein the at least one
`32.
`computing device is configured to ask the user regarding changing the access priority
`associated with the person in view of at least a reaction of the user towards a prior
`message from the person, and to change the access priority associated with the person
`if so instructed by the response of the user.
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`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 21, wherein the status
`33.
`associated with 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
`34.
`in claim 26, wherein the access priority associated with the person to help set the
`process depends at least in part on a reaction of the user towards a prior message from
`the person.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited
`35.
`in claim 26, wherein the computer readable medium further comprises:
`computer program code for permitting the user to change the access priority
`associated with the person; and
`computer program code for changing the access priority associated with the
`person if so instructed by the user.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method to
`36.
`manage the communication of a user via a server based on a communication protocol,
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`in view of a person, using a first device, trying to electronically convey a message from
`the first device to a second device of the user, the second device being a handheld
`communication device, the method comprising:
`receiving, by the server, the message from the person using the first device;
`identifying the person attempting to send the message to the user; and
`setting a process regarding delivering the message to the user using one or more
`rules based on at least a status associated with the user and an access priority
`associated with the person, the status depending at least in part on the current activity
`or location of the user, or the current time, and the access priority depending on the
`person,
`wherein the server is configured to have access to contact information of the
`person,
`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 user
`to the first device to inhibit the person from sending messages to the user without using
`the server,
`wherein the server can be restricted from accessing the status of the user from the
`second device, and
`wherein the server can be restricted from accessing the access priority of the
`person from the second device.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`37.
`recited in claim 36, wherein the process for the message also depends on an urgency
`level of the message, which is allowed to be set by the person.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`38.
`recited in claim 36, wherein the access priority associated with the person to help set
`the process depends at least in part on a reaction of the user towards a prior message
`from the person.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`39.
`recited in claim 36, wherein the method further comprises asking the user regarding
`changing the access priority associated with the person in view of at least a reaction of
`the user towards a prior message from the person, and to change the access priority
`associated with the person if so instructed by the response of the user.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`40.
`recited in claim 36,
`wherein the status associated with the user is allowed to be selected by the user
`from a plurality of preset statuses, and
`wherein the method further comprises identifying the person to the user.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`41.
`recited in claim 40, wherein the process includes not delivering the message to the user
`in view of an attribute regarding the message.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`42.
`recited in claim 40, wherein the process 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 non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`43.
`recited in claim 40, wherein the process includes sending a text message regarding the
`message to the user.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`44.
`recited in claim 40, wherein the message is a text message.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`45.
`recited in claim 40, 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.
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`(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 associated with the person, and setting the access priority associated
`with the person in view of a response from the user.
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`(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.
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`(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.
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`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 21, wherein the at least one
`49.
`computing device is further configured to identity 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)
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`(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.
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`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 49, wherein the message is
`52.
`a text message.
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`(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.
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`(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
`associated with the person, and set the access priority associated with the person in
`view of a response from the user.
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`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.
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`(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.
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`(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 identity 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 associated with 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.
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`(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.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited
`60.
`in claim 26, wherein the message is a text message.
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`(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.
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`(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 associated with the person,
`and set the access priority associated with the person in view of a response from the
`user.
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`(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.
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`(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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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`65.
`recited in claim 1, 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.
`
`(Previously presented) A server as recited in claim 21, wherein even if the
`66.
`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.
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`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer readable medium as recited
`67.
`in claim 26, 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.
`
`(Previously presented) A non-transitory computer-implemented method as
`68.
`recited in claim 36, 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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`69-71. (Cancelled)
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`(New) A server based on a communication protocol for managing the
`72.
`communication of a user, in view of a person, using a first device, trying to electronically
`convey a message from the first device to a second device of the user, the second
`device being a handheld communication device, the server comprising:
`at least one computing device; and
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`at least one storage device,
`wherein the at least one computing device is configured t
`receive the message from the person using the first device;
`identify the person attempting to electronically convey the message; and
`set a process for the message using one or more rules based on at least
`a status associated with the user and an access priority associated with the
`person, the status depending at least in part on the current activity or location of
`the user, or the current time, and the access priority depending on the person,
`wherein the server is configured to have access to contact information of the
`person,
`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 user to the first device to inhibit the person from sending messages to
`the user without via the server,
`wherein the server is aware of the availability of the user, and
`wherein the server sends information to the person regarding the availability of
`the user.
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`(New) A server as recited in claim 72, wherein based on the identity of the
`73.
`person, the server sends information to the person regarding the availability of the user.
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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 29-71. By this amendment, Applicants have
`cancelled claims 69-71 without prejudice or disclaimer of the embodiments defined
`therein; and have added claims 72 and 73. Accordingly, claims 1, 3-5, 8, 9, 21 s 22, 24-
`27, 29-68, 72 and 73 are pending
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`All the pending claims should be in condition for allowance. Reconsideration of
`the application and an early Notice of Allowance are earnestly solicited.
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`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.
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`Respectfully submitted,
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`By: /Peter P. Tong/
`Peter P. Tong
`Registration No.: 35,757
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`5150 El Camino Real
`Building A, Suite 22
`os 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: 2641
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`Title: SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES
`TO MANAGE MULTIPLE MODES OF
`COMMUNICATION
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`INFORMATION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
`37 CFR §§1.56 AND 1.97(b)
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`Commissioner for Patents
`P.O. Box 1450
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`Dear Sir:
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`The references listed in the attached PTO Form 1449, copies of which are attached,
`may be material to examination of the above-identified patent application. Applicants
`submit these references in compliance with their duty of disclosure pursuant to 37 CFR
`§§ 1.56 and 1.97. The Examiner is requested to make these references of official record in
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`This Information Disclosure Statement is not to be construed as a representation
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`a first Office Action on the merits, or (iii) believed to be filed before the mailing of a first
`Office Action after the filing of a Request for Continued Examination under §1.114.
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`Accordingly, it is believed that no fees are due in connection with the filing of this
`Information Disclosure Statement. However, if it is determined that any fees are due, the
`Commissioner is hereby authorized to charge such fees to Deposit Account 50-3874
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`Respectfully submitted,
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`/Peter P. Tong/
`Peter P. Tong
`Registration No. 35,757
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`5150 El Camino Real,
`Building A, Ste. 22
`Los Altos, CA 94022
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`RATE ($)
`
`FEE ($)
`
`FOR
` BASIC FEE
`(37 CFR 1.16(a), (b), or (c))
` SEARCH FEE
`(37 CFR 1.16(k), (i), or (m))
` EXAMINATION FEE
`(37 CFR 1.16(o), (p), or (q))
`TOTAL CLAIMS
`(37 CFR 1.16(iY)
`INDEPENDENT CLAIMS
`(37 CFR 1.16(h))
`
`N/A
`
`N/A
`
`N/A
`
`minus 20 =
`
`•
`
`N/A
`
`N/A
`
`N/A
`
`N/A
`
`N/A
`
`N/A
`
`X $
`
`X $
`
`□application SIZE FEE
`(37 CFR 1.16(s))
`
`•
`minus 3 =
`If the specification and drawings exceed 100 sheets
`of paper, the application size fee due is $310 ($155
`for small entity) for each additional 50 sheets or
`fraction thereof. See 35 U.S.C. 41(a)(1)(G) and 37
`CFR 1.16(s).
`I MULTIPLE DEPENDENT CLAIM PRESENT (37 CFR 1.16(j))
`
`* If the difference in column 1 is less than zero, enter “0” in column 2.
`
`TOTAL
`
`APPLICATION AS AMENDED - PART II
`
`(Column 1)
`
`(Column 2)
`
`(Column 3)
`
`10/16/2013
`
`Total (37 CFR
`
`CLAIMS
`REMAINING
`AFTER
`AMENDMENT
`* 54
`Independent
`- 5
`Minus
`(37 CFR 1.16(h))
` Application Size Fee (37 CFR 1.16(s))
`
`HIGHEST
`NUMBER
`PREVIOUSLY
`PAID FOR
`*• 55
`***4
`
`Minus
`
`PRESENT EXTRA
`
`RATE ($)
`
`ADDITIONAL FEE ($)
`
`= 0
`= 1
`
`x $40 =
`x $210 =
`
`| | FIRST PRESENTATION OF MULTIPLE DEPENDENT CLAIM (37CFR 1.16®)
`
`(Column 1)
`
`(Column 2)
`
`(Column 3)
`
`TOTAL ADD’L FEE
`
`CLAIMS
`REMAINING
`AFTER
`AMENDMENT
`«
`
`Total (37 CFR
`^6^^^
`Independent
`«
`Minus
`(37 CFR 1.16(h))
` Application Size Fee (37 CFR 1.16(s))
`
`Minus
`
`HIGHEST
`NUMBER
`PREVIOUSLY
`PAID FOR
`
`..
`
`....
`
`=
`
`=
`
`PRESENT EXTRA
`
`RATE ($)
`
`ADDITIONAL FEE ($)
`
`X $
`
`X $
`
`| | FIRST PRESENTATION OF MULTIPLE DEPENDENT CLAIM (37CFR 1 160))
`
`0
`210
`
`210
`
`AMENDMENT
`
`AMENDMENT
`
`* If the entry in column 1 is less than the entry in column 2, write “0” in column 3.
`** If the “Highest Number Previously Paid For” IN THIS SPACE is less than 20, enter “20”.
`*** If the “Highest Number Previously Paid For’ IN THIS SPACE is less than 3, enter “3”.
`The “Highest Number Previously Paid For” (Total or Independent) is the highest number found in the appropriate box in column
`1.
`This collection of information is required by 37 CFR 1.16. 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, VA 22313-1450. DO NOT SEND FEES OR COMPLETED FORMS TO THIS
`ADDRESS. SEND TO: Commissioner for Patents, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450.
`If you need assistance in completing the form, call 1-800-PTO-9199 and select option 2.
`
`LIAMS/
`
`TOTAL ADD’L FEE
`LIE
`/ANTHONY WIL
`
`Epic Games Ex. 1030
`Page 444
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`NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE AND FEE(S) DUE
`
`UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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`EXAMINER
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`DOAN, KIET M
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`ART UNIT
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`2641
`
`PAPER NUMBER
`
`DATE MAILED: 10/30/2013
`
`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
`
`ENTITY STATUS
`
`ISSUE FEE DUE
`
`PUBLICATION FEE DUE
`
`PREV. PAID ISSUE FEE
`
`TOTAL FEE(S) DUE
`
`nonprovisional
`
`SMALL
`
`$890
`
`$300
`
`$0
`
`$1190
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`DATE DUE
`
`01/30/2014
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`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
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`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.
`
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`
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`(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