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Claim 2 objected to because of the following informalities: the claims refer to “A encoding apparatus” which uses the incorrect article to pair with the word “encoding”, causing a grammatical error. The correct article to use in place of the claimed “A” would be “An”. Appropriate correction is required.
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Claims 1-3 provisionally rejected on the ground of nonstatutory double patenting as being unpatentable over claims 1-3 of copending Application No. 19234773 in view of Kim; Hayoon et al. (US 20110176607 A1). The following mapping presents where the claims relate in bold and what the prior art discloses:
Claim language of the instant application:
Claims of copending Application No. 19234804
1. A decoding apparatus for image decoding, the decoding apparatus comprising:
a memory; and
at least one processor connected to the memory, the at least one processor configured to:
derive a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units;
derive a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit;
perform an intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units; and
generate a reconstructed block based on the predicted block,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
1. An intra prediction method by a decoding apparatus, the method comprising:
deriving a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units;
deriving a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit;
performing an intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units; and
generating a reconstructed block based on the predicted block,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
But does not explicitly teach,
A decoding apparatus for image decoding, the decoding apparatus comprising:
a memory; and
at least one processor connected to the memory, the at least one processor configured to:
However, Kim teaches additionally,
A decoding apparatus for image decoding, (¶59-61 and fig. 6, “video decoding apparatus 600” adapted to “decode a video having a current block”) the decoding apparatus (¶61-70, “the decoder 600 may be” a memory for storing various programs for encoding videos and related data, and a microprocessor for executing the programs) comprising:
a memory; (¶61, “memory for storing various programs”) and
at least one processor connected to the memory, (¶61, decoder may be “a microprocessor for executing the programs” from a “memory storing various programs”) the at least one processor (¶61, “a microprocessor for executing the” various programs) configured to:
It would have been obvious to one with ordinary skill in the art at the time of the filing date of the claimed invention to combine the method of U.S. Patent No. 12363341 with the coding of Kim which reconstructs a block based a on predicted block. Using these teachings allows for improvements to accuracy of prediction and efficiency of compression.
2. A encoding apparatus for image encoding, the encoding apparatus comprising:
a memory; and
at least one processor connected to the memory, the at least one processor configured to:
derive a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units;
derive a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit;
perform intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units; and
encode video information including prediction mode information and residual information on the current prediction unit,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
2. A video encoding method by an encoding apparatus, the method comprising:
deriving a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units;
deriving a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit;
performing intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units; and
encoding video information including prediction mode information and residual information on the current prediction unit,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
But does not explicitly teach,
A encoding apparatus for image encoding, the encoding apparatus comprising:
a memory; and
at least one processor connected to the memory, the at least one processor configured to:
However, Kim teaches additionally,
A encoding apparatus for image encoding, (¶36-37 and fig. 4, “video encoding apparatus 400” configured to “encode a video having a current block”) the encoding apparatus (¶36-37 and fig. 4, “video encoding apparatus 400” being a “memory for storing various programs for encoding videos and related data, and a microprocessor for executing the programs to effect operations and controls”) comprising:
a memory; (¶36-37 and fig. 4, “memory for storing various programs for encoding videos”) and
at least one processor connected to the memory, (¶36-37 and fig. 4, “a microprocessor for executing the programs to effect operations and controls” from “a memory for storing various programs for encoding videos”) the at least one processor (¶36-37 and fig. 4, “a microprocessor for executing the programs”) configured to:
encoding video information including residual information on the current prediction unit, (¶51-52,45, and fig. 4, “encoder 470 encodes the quantized residual block into bitstream” along with “prediction modes and prediction directions” with the residual block of the “current block pixels”)
It would have been obvious to one with ordinary skill in the art at the time of the filing date of the claimed invention to combine the method of U.S. Patent No. 12363341 with the coding of Kim which encodes residual information for the current block. Using these teachings allows for improvements to accuracy of prediction and efficiency of compression.
3. An apparatus for storing data for an image, the apparatus comprising:
at least one processor configured to obtain a bitstream for the image, wherein the bitstream is generated based on
deriving a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units,
deriving a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit,
performing intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units, and
encoding video information including prediction mode information and residual information on the current prediction unit; and
a storage medium configured to store the data comprising the bitstream,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
3. A non-transitory computer-readable digital storage medium storing an instruction to perform a video encoding method, the method comprising:
deriving a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units;
deriving a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit;
performing intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units; and
encoding video information including prediction mode information and residual information on the current prediction unit,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
But does not explicitly teach,
An apparatus for storing data for an image, the apparatus comprising:
at least one processor configured to obtain a bitstream for the image, wherein the bitstream is generated based on
a storage medium configured to store the data comprising the bitstream,
However, Kim teaches additionally,
An apparatus for storing data for an image, (¶67 and fig. 4, “encoding apparatus 400” acquires information on the prediction and “stores it”) the apparatus comprising:
at least one processor configured to obtain a bitstream for the image, (¶36-37,51, and fig. 4, “a microprocessor for executing the programs to effect operations and controls” from “a memory for storing various programs for encoding videos” by encoding apparatus 400 that encodes “residual block into bitstream”) wherein the bitstream is generated (¶51-52, “encode information on prediction modes and prediction directions determined”) based on
a storage medium configured to store the data comprising the bitstream, (¶35-37,67, video encoding apparatus 400 encode a video having a current block with “a memory” for storing “related data” such as “prediction direction” information determined using information extracted from the bitstream the “video encoding apparatus 400” stores)
It would have been obvious to one with ordinary skill in the art at the time of the filing date of the claimed invention to combine the method of U.S. Patent No. 12363341 with the coding of Kim which encodes residual information for the current block. Using these teachings allows for improvements to accuracy of prediction and efficiency of compression.
This is a provisional nonstatutory double patenting rejection because the patentably indistinct claims have not in fact been patented.
Claims 1-3 rejected on the ground of nonstatutory double patenting as being unpatentable over claims 1,7, and 13 of U.S. Patent No. 12363341 in view of in view of Kim; Hayoon et al. (US 20110176607 A1). The following mapping presents where the claims relate in bold and what the prior art discloses:
Claims of instant application:
U.S. Patent No. 12363341
1. A decoding apparatus for image decoding, the decoding apparatus comprising:
a memory; and
at least one processor connected to the memory, the at least one processor configured to:
derive a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units;
derive a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit;
perform an intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units; and
generate a reconstructed block based on the predicted block,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
1. An intra prediction method by a decoding apparatus, the method comprising:
deriving a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units;
deriving a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit; and
performing an intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
But does not explicitly teach,
A decoding apparatus for image decoding, the decoding apparatus comprising:
a memory; and
at least one processor connected to the memory, the at least one processor configured to:
generate a reconstructed block based on the predicted block.
However, Kim teaches additionally,
A decoding apparatus for image decoding, (¶59-61 and fig. 6, “video decoding apparatus 600” adapted to “decode a video having a current block”) the decoding apparatus (¶61-70, “the decoder 600 may be” a memory for storing various programs for encoding videos and related data, and a microprocessor for executing the programs) comprising:
a memory; (¶61, “memory for storing various programs”) and
at least one processor connected to the memory, (¶61, decoder may be “a microprocessor for executing the programs” from a “memory storing various programs”) the at least one processor (¶61, “a microprocessor for executing the” various programs) configured to:
generate a reconstructed block (¶70 and fig. 6, “Rectangular block reconstructor 670 may reconstruct the output video by using the rectangular current block” as depicted in fig. 6) based on the predicted block. (¶70 and fig. 6, reconstructed current block based “prediction block in intra predictor 660” added to rectangular residual block as depicted in fig. 6)
It would have been obvious to one with ordinary skill in the art at the time of the filing date of the claimed invention to combine the method of U.S. Patent No. 12363341 with the coding of Kim which reconstructs a block based a on predicted block. Using these teachings allows for improvements to accuracy of prediction and efficiency of compression.
2. A encoding apparatus for image encoding, the encoding apparatus comprising:
a memory; and
at least one processor connected to the memory, the at least one processor configured to:
derive a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units;
derive a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit;
perform intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units; and
encode video information including prediction mode information and residual information on the current prediction unit,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
7. A video encoding method by an encoding apparatus, the method comprising:
deriving a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units;
deriving a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit;
performing intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units; and
encoding video information including prediction mode information on the current prediction unit,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
But does not explicitly teach,
A encoding apparatus for image encoding, the encoding apparatus comprising:
a memory; and
at least one processor connected to the memory, the at least one processor configured to:
residual information
However, Kim teaches additionally,
A encoding apparatus for image encoding, (¶36-37 and fig. 4, “video encoding apparatus 400” configured to “encode a video having a current block”) the encoding apparatus (¶36-37 and fig. 4, “video encoding apparatus 400” being a “memory for storing various programs for encoding videos and related data, and a microprocessor for executing the programs to effect operations and controls”) comprising:
a memory; (¶36-37 and fig. 4, “memory for storing various programs for encoding videos”) and
at least one processor connected to the memory, (¶36-37 and fig. 4, “a microprocessor for executing the programs to effect operations and controls” from “a memory for storing various programs for encoding videos”) the at least one processor (¶36-37 and fig. 4, “a microprocessor for executing the programs”) configured to:
encoding video information including residual information on the current prediction unit, (¶51-52,45, and fig. 4, “encoder 470 encodes the quantized residual block into bitstream” along with “prediction modes and prediction directions” with the residual block of the “current block pixels”)
It would have been obvious to one with ordinary skill in the art at the time of the filing date of the claimed invention to combine the method of U.S. Patent No. 12363341 with the coding of Kim which encodes residual information for the current block. Using these teachings allows for improvements to accuracy of prediction and efficiency of compression.
3. An apparatus for storing data for an image, the apparatus comprising:
at least one processor configured to obtain a bitstream for the image, wherein the bitstream is generated based on
deriving a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units, deriving a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit, performing intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units, and encoding video information including prediction mode information and residual information on the current prediction unit; and
a storage medium configured to store the data comprising the bitstream,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
13. A non-transitory computer-readable digital storage medium storing an instruction to perform a video encoding method, the method comprising:
deriving a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units; deriving a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit; performing intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units; and
encoding video information including prediction mode information on the current prediction unit,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
But does not explicitly teach,
An apparatus for storing data for an image, the apparatus comprising:
at least one processor configured to obtain a bitstream for the image, wherein the bitstream is generated based on
residual information
a storage medium configured to store the data comprising the bitstream,
However, Kim teaches additionally,
An apparatus for storing data for an image, (¶67 and fig. 4, “encoding apparatus 400” acquires information on the prediction and “stores it”) the apparatus comprising:
at least one processor configured to obtain a bitstream for the image, (¶36-37,51, and fig. 4, “a microprocessor for executing the programs to effect operations and controls” from “a memory for storing various programs for encoding videos” by encoding apparatus 400 that encodes “residual block into bitstream”) wherein the bitstream is generated (¶51-52, “encode information on prediction modes and prediction directions determined”) based on
encoding video information including residual information on the current prediction unit, (¶51-52,45, and fig. 4, “encoder 470 encodes the quantized residual block into bitstream” along with “prediction modes and prediction directions” with the residual block of the “current block pixels”)
a storage medium configured to store the data comprising the bitstream, (¶35-37,67, video encoding apparatus 400 encode a video having a current block with “a memory” for storing “related data” such as “prediction direction” information determined using information extracted from the bitstream the “video encoding apparatus 400” stores)
It would have been obvious to one with ordinary skill in the art at the time of the filing date of the claimed invention to combine the method of U.S. Patent No. 12363341 with the coding of Kim which encodes residual information for the current block. Using these teachings allows for improvements to accuracy of prediction and efficiency of compression.
Claims 1-3 rejected on the ground of nonstatutory double patenting as being unpatentable over claims 1-3 of U.S. Patent No. 12604034 in view of Kim; Hayoon et al. (US 20110176607 A1). The following mapping presents where the claims relate in bold and what the prior art discloses:
Claims of instant application:
U.S. Patent No. 12363341
1. A decoding apparatus for image decoding, the decoding apparatus comprising:
a memory; and
at least one processor connected to the memory, the at least one processor configured to:
derive a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units;
derive a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit;
perform an intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units; and
generate a reconstructed block based on the predicted block,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
1. A decoding apparatus for image decoding, the decoding apparatus comprising:
a memory; and
at least one processor connected to the memory, the at least one processor configured to:
derive a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units;
derive a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit; and
perform an intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
But does not explicitly teach,
generate a reconstructed block based on the predicted block.
However, Kim teaches additionally,
generate a reconstructed block (¶70 and fig. 6, “Rectangular block reconstructor 670 may reconstruct the output video by using the rectangular current block” as depicted in fig. 6) based on the predicted block. (¶70 and fig. 6, reconstructed current block based “prediction block in intra predictor 660” added to rectangular residual block as depicted in fig. 6)
It would have been obvious to one with ordinary skill in the art at the time of the filing date of the claimed invention to combine the method of U.S. Patent No. 12363341 with the coding of Kim which reconstructs a block based a on predicted block. Using these teachings allows for improvements to accuracy of prediction and efficiency of compression.
2. A encoding apparatus for image encoding, the encoding apparatus comprising:
a memory; and
at least one processor connected to the memory, the at least one processor configured to:
derive a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units;
derive a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit;
perform intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units; and
encode video information including prediction mode information and residual information on the current prediction unit,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
2. An encoding apparatus for image encoding, the encoding apparatus comprising:
a memory; and
at least one processor connected to the memory, the at least one processor configured to:
derive a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units;
derive a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit;
perform intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units; and
encode video information including prediction mode information on the current prediction unit,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
But does not explicitly teach,
residual information
However, Kim teaches additionally,
encoding video information including residual information on the current prediction unit, (¶51-52,45, and fig. 4, “encoder 470 encodes the quantized residual block into bitstream” along with “prediction modes and prediction directions” with the residual block of the “current block pixels”)
It would have been obvious to one with ordinary skill in the art at the time of the filing date of the claimed invention to combine the method of U.S. Patent No. 12363341 with the coding of Kim which encodes residual information for the current block. Using these teachings allows for improvements to accuracy of prediction and efficiency of compression.
3. An apparatus for storing data for an image, the apparatus comprising:
at least one processor configured to obtain a bitstream for the image, wherein the bitstream is generated based on deriving a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units, deriving a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit, performing intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units, and encoding video information including prediction mode information and residual information on the current prediction unit; and
a storage medium configured to store the data comprising the bitstream,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
3. An apparatus for storing data for an image, the apparatus comprising:
at least one processor configured to obtain a bitstream for the image, wherein the bitstream is generated based on deriving a plurality of prediction units from a current coding unit, wherein a current prediction unit is one of the plurality of prediction units, deriving a plurality of transform units from the current coding unit, performing intra prediction to generate a predicted block with respect to each of the plurality of transform units by using neighboring reference pixels of the each of the plurality of transform units, and encoding video information including prediction mode information on the current prediction unit; and
a storage medium configured to store the data comprising the bitstream,
wherein the plurality of transform units are located within a region in which the current prediction unit is located,
wherein an intra prediction mode is determined for the current prediction unit, and
wherein the intra prediction with respect to the each of the plurality of transform units is performed sequentially based on an intra prediction mode that is the same as the intra prediction mode derived for the current prediction unit.
But does not explicitly teach,
residual information
However, Kim teaches additionally,
encoding video information including residual information on the current prediction unit, (¶51-52,45, and fig. 4, “encoder 470 encodes the quantized residual block into bitstream” along with “prediction modes and prediction directions” with the residual block of the “current block pixels”)
a storage medium configured to store the data comprising the bitstream,
It would have been obvious to one with ordinary skill in the art at the time of the filing date of the claimed invention to combine the method of U.S. Patent No. 12363341 with the coding of Kim which encodes residual information for the current block. Using these teachings allows for improvements to accuracy of prediction and efficiency of compression.
Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 102
In regard to claim 3, the contents of the bitstream, defined by how the bitstream was generated, only describes the content of the information in the bitstream and as result are descriptive language. See MPEP 2111.05 (III).
The bitstream has no functional relationship with the claimed apparatus for data comprising a processor configured to obtain the generated bitstream and storage medium to store the data comprising the bitstream. The claim scope (in light of the specification) describes the generation of bitstream in terms of how the video gets encoded within the bitstream, there is provided no functional relationship between the bitstream’s contents once generated, and the apparatus for obtaining the generated bitstream. As result, the contents of the bitstream are non-functional descriptive language and will be given not patentable weight. See Id.
Thus the claim scope is just an apparatus comprising a processor configured to obtain a generated bitstream and a storage medium storing data comprising the bitstream.
An anticipation rejection can be made by a reference disclosing an apparatus comprising a processor configured to obtain a generated bitstream and a storage medium storing data comprising the bitstream. Therefore, claim 3 is anticipated by -Suzuki, Yoshinori (US 20050152452 A1), as Suzuki discloses an application processor that encodes input image into stream data. Suzuki discloses,
An apparatus for storing data for an image, (¶94 and fig. 28, “application processor 2800” which includes “internal RAM 2812 or the external RAM 2830” as memory areas for data used in prediction processing” as depicted in fig. 28) the apparatus comprising:
at least one processor configured to obtain a bitstream for the image, (¶94 and fig. 28, “bitstream data” supplied from “the external RAM 2830 to the application processor 2800” which “decodes the coded bitstream data inputted, converts the YUV reproduced image into RGB images”) and
a storage medium configured to store the data comprising the bitstream, (¶94 and fig. 28, “coded bitstream data are stored in the external RAM 2830 or a memory in the host 2820”)
Conclusion
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/JOSEPH G USTARIS/Supervisory Patent Examiner, Art Unit 2483
/JIMMY S LEE/Examiner, Art Unit 2483
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