DETAILED ACTION
The present application is being examined under the pre-AIA first to invent provisions.
Allowable Subject Matter
Claims 1-20 are allowed.
The following is a statement of reasons for the indication of allowable subject matter:
Claim 1 includes limitations directed towards 1. A method comprising: and establishing, using a user device, a communication link to a data transmission module of an electronic scoring system; and receiving, at the user device from the data transmission module, a first score of the game, a second score of the game, and a first recorded video of the game, wherein the first recorded video includes a graphical overlay generated by the electronic scoring system; and. Le teaches transmitting, from the user device to the data transmission module, at least one game parameter for a game to be played using the electronic scoring system; See [0013+], receiving, at the user device from the data transmission module, updates to the graphical overlay, wherein the updates are generated by the electronic scoring system in response to changes to at least one of the first score of the game or the second score of the game. See Fig. 3B. Davisson teaches transmitting, from the user device to the data transmission module, an overlay video request; See [0050+]. The closest art of record Le teaches the video overlay and transmission module; however it is silent with regards to the electronic scoring system game parameters for a game to be played, and the first recorded video with a graphical overlay generated by the electronic scoring system. The prior art of record, alone or in combination, does not teach or suggest the above-identified limitations, and claim 1 is therefore allowed.
Claim 11 includes limitations directed towards 11. A user device configured to communicate with an electronic scoring system, the user device comprising: a processor; and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed by the processor, execute an application configured to: and establish a communication link to a data transmission module of an electronic scoring system; and transmit, to the data transmission module, at least one game parameter for a game to be played using the electronic scoring system; and receive, from the data transmission module, a first score of the game, a second score of the game, and a first recorded video of the game, wherein the first recorded video includes a graphical overlay generated by the electronic scoring system; and. Davisson teaches transmit, to the data transmission module, an overlay video request; See [0050+]. Le teaches receive, from the data transmission module, updates to the graphical overlay, wherein the updates are generated by the electronic scoring system in response to changes to at least one of the first score of the game or the second score of the game. See Fig. 3B. The closest art of record Le teaches the video overlay and transmission module, however it is silent with regards to the memory and processor configured to establish the communication link transmit the at least one game parameter for a game to be played using the electronic scoring system and the receiving from the transmission module a first and second score of the game and the first recorded video wherein the first recorded video includes a graphical overlay generated by the electronic scoring system. The prior art of record, alone or in combination, does not teach or suggest the above-identified limitations, and claim 11 is therefore allowed.
Claim 20 includes limitations directed towards 20. A system comprising: a user device configured to communicate with an electronic scoring system, wherein the user device includes a display configured to display one or more selectable icons, and wherein the user device is configured to: and execute an application configured to establish a communication link to a data transmission module of an electronic scoring system; and transmit, to the data transmission module and using the application, at least one game parameter for a game to be played using the electronic scoring system; and receive, via the application and from the data transmission module, a first score of the game, a second score of the game, and a first recorded video of the game, wherein the first recorded video includes a graphical overlay generated by the electronic scoring system; and. Davisson teaches transmit, to the data transmission module and using the application, an overlay video request; See [0050+]. Le teaches receive, via the application and from the data transmission module, updates to the graphical overlay, wherein the updates are generated by the electronic scoring system in response to changes to at least one of the first score of the game or the second score of the game. See Fig. 3B. The closest art of record Le teaches the video overlay however it is silent with regards to the user device with selectable icons the execution of the application to establish a communication link with the electronic scoring system the transmission of one game parameter for a game to be played using the electronic scoring system and the first recorded video includes a graphical overlay generated by the electronic scoring system. The prior art of record, alone or in combination, does not teach or suggest the above-identified limitations, and claim 20 is therefore allowed.
Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 112
The following is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 112(b):
(b) CONCLUSION.—The specification shall conclude with one or more claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which the inventor or a joint inventor regards as the invention.
The following is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 112 (pre-AIA ), second paragraph:
The specification shall conclude with one or more claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which the applicant regards as his invention.
Claim 11 recites the limitation "an electronic scoring system" in "11. A user device configured to communicate with an electronic scoring system." Specifically, "electronic scoring system" was previously introduced in a parent claim, so it is unclear whether "an electronic scoring system" refers to that previously introduced element or introduces a new, separate element. Accordingly, the claim is rendered indefinite.
Claim 12 recites the limitation "an application" in "an application configured to enable a user to select the at least one game parameter from a plurality of game parameters." Specifically, "application" was previously introduced in a parent claim, so it is unclear whether "an application" refers to that previously introduced element or introduces a new, separate element. Accordingly, the claim is rendered indefinite.
Claim 20 recites the limitation "an electronic scoring system" in "20. A system comprising: a user device configured to communicate with an electronic scoring system." Specifically, "electronic scoring system" was previously introduced in a parent claim, so it is unclear whether "an electronic scoring system" refers to that previously introduced element or introduces a new, separate element. Accordingly, the claim is rendered indefinite.
Conclusion
The prior art made of record and not relied upon is considered pertinent to applicant's disclosure.
Le US 20070273488 A1 - which teaches a video overlay system for sporting events.
Davisson US 20150382076 A1 - which teaches a video overlay system for basketball with transmission capabilities.
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