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Attorney's Docket No.: NEONODE.P039 PATENT 

IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE 

In Re Patent Application of: 

Magnus Goertz 

Application No: 13/310,755 

Filed: December4, 2011 

For: USER INTERFACE 

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Commissioner for Patents 

P. 0. Box 1450 

Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 

REPLY TO NOTICE TO FILE CORRECTED APPLICATION PAPERS 

In response to the Notice to File Corrected Application 

Papers of December 27, 2011, applicant is submitting herewith a 

Preliminary Amendment with the required replacement abstract and a new 

set of claims. 

Dated: December 28, 2011 

P.O. Box 691 

Sequel, CA 95073 

(831) 426-8200 

Customer No. 75660 

Respectfully submitted, 

SOQUEL GROUP LLC 

/Marc A. Beraer/ 

Marc A. Berger 

Reg. No. 44,029 

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Attorney's Docket No.: NEONODE.P039 PATENT 

IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE 

In Re Patent Application of: 

Magnus Goertz 

Application No: 13/310,755 

Filed: December4, 2011 

For: USER INTERFACE 

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Mail Stop AMENDMENT 

Commissioner for Patents 

P. 0. Box 1450 

Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 

PRELIMINARY AMENDMENT 

Prior to examination of the subject application, 

applicant requests that the application be amended as follows. 

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IN THE ABSTRACT: 

Please replace the Abstract with the following 

replacement text. 

A non-transitory computer readable medium storing computer program 

code which, when executed by a mobile handheld device that has a touch 

sensitive display, instructs the device (i) to display a notification of an 

incoming phone call, and (ii) to accept the call in response to a multi-step 

operation comprising an object touching the touch sensitive display, and 

the object gliding along the touch sensitive display in a specific direction. 

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IN THE DESCRIPTION: 

Please amend the specification as follows. 

Please add the following text immediately after page 1, line 1: 

PRIORITY REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 

This application is a continuation of U.S. Application No. 

10/315,250, entitled USER INTERFACE FOR MOBILE HANDHELD 

COMPUTER UNIT, filed on December 10, 2002 by inventor Magnus George 

Goertz. 

Page 1, ninth full paragraph: 

Since the users have gotten used to small handheld 

units, it is hard to move towards larger units. This has led to foldable 

keyboards, different kinds [[if]] of joy sticks and different kinds of touch 

sensitive displays and pads intended to help in providing a user interface 

that is suitable for small handheld compute computer units. 

Page 2, first full paragraph: 

It is a problem to provide a user-friendly interface that 

is adapted to handle Q. large amount of information and different kinds of 

traditional computer-related applications on a small handheld computer 

unit. 

Page 3, sixth full paragraph: 

In order to provide a task and file management in a 

user interface for a handheld mobile computer, the present invention 

teaches that, if the third function is activated, the display area is adapted 

to display a list with a library of available applications and files on the 

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computer [[unit]] unit. A selection of an application will start the 

application, and a selection of a file will open the file in an application 

intended for the file. 

Page 7, fifth full paragraph: 

It should [[b]] be understood that all lists in the 

computer unit, such as a list of contact information in an address book, a 

list of e-mail messages in a mailbox, or a telephone log, can be managed 

in the above described manner. 

Page 7, sixth full paragraph: 

The list 231 can be adapted to present only files or only 

applications. In this case, the top area of the list 231 can present a field 

233 through which the content [[if]] of the list 231 can be altered. If the 

list only presents files, then the field 233 can display a representation of a 

task manager and a selection of the field 233 will cause the list 231 to 

alter to present only applications, and if the list 231 only presents 

applications, then the field 233 displays a representation of a file manager 

and a selection of the field 233 will cause the list 231 to alter and present 

only files. 

Page 7, eighth full paragraph: 

Figure 9 shows that if the number of applications and/or 

files in the list 231 exceeds the number of applications and/or files that 

can be presented on the display area 3, and if the object 4 is moved to 

the top or bottom position of the display area, then lifted, replaced on the 

display area, and then again moved to the top or bottom of the display 

area, then the content of the display area will be replaced one whole 

page, meaning that if the object 4 is positioned N at the bottom 3b of the 

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display area 3, then lifted, replaced on the display area 3, and then again 

moved M to the bottom 3b of the display area 3, then the content 31 of 

the display area 3 will be replaced P by the following applications and/or 

files 32 in the list 231. In the same way, but not shown in the figure, if 

the object is position positioned at the top of the display area, then lifted, 

replaced on the display area 3, and then again moved to the top of the 

display area, the content of the display area will be replaced by the 

preceding applications and/or files in the list. 

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IN THE CLAIMS: 

Please cancel claims 1 - 18. 

Please add the following new claims. 

19. (new) A non-transitory computer readable medium storing 

computer program code which, when executed by a mobile handheld 

device that has a touch sensitive display, instructs the device (i) to 

display a notification of an incoming phone call, and (ii) to accept the call 

in response to a multi-step operation comprising an object touching the 

touch sensitive display, and the object gliding along the touch sensitive 

display in a specific direction. 

20. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 19, wherein 

the program code instructs the device (iii) to disconnect the call in 

response to a multi-step operation comprising an object touching the 

touch sensitive area, and the object gliding the object along the touch 

sensitive display in a direction opposite to the specific direction. 

21. (new) A computer readable medium storing computer program 

code, which, when executed by a mobile handheld device that has a touch 

sensitive display, instructs the device (i) to display a representation of a 

function in the touch sensitive display, (ii) to display a plurality of icons in 

the touch sensitive display, each icon representing an application, in 

response to a multi-step operation comprising an object touching the 

touch sensitive display at a location where the function representation is 

displayed, and the object gliding along the touch sensitive display away 

from the touched location, and (iii) to activate one of the applications in 

response to a tap on its icon. 

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22. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 21, wherein 

the plurality of applications includes a lock device application. 

23. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 21, wherein 

the plurality of applications includes an alarm clock application. 

24. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 21, wherein 

the device comprises a clock, wherein the plurality of applications includes 

an application for setting the time for the clock. 

25. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 21, wherein 

the plurality of applications includes an application for configuring a 

background picture for the touch sensitive display. 

26. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 21, wherein 

the plurality of applications includes a help application. 

27. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 21, wherein 

the device is alternately used by at least two users, and wherein the 

plurality of applications includes an application for configuring the unit for 

each user. 

28. (new) A computer readable medium storing computer program 

code, which, when executed by a mobile handheld device having a touch 

sensitive display, instructs the device (i) to display a list of files of a first 

type, and (ii) to change the list to display files of a second type in 

response to a tap on the display. 

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29. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 28, wherein 

the computer program code instructs the device to (iii) display a 

representation of a file type, and wherein the device changes the list in 

response to a tap on the representation of the file type. 

30. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 28, wherein 

the files of the first type are data files, and the files of the second type 

are application files. 

31. (new) A computer readable medium storing computer program 

code, which, when executed by a mobile handheld device that has a touch 

sensitive display, instructs the device to (i) to display a data input keypad 

for a user to enter data, and to display a text field for entered data, (ii) to 

display representations of a plurality of applications, and (iii) to activate 

one of the applications and to have the application use the entered data, 

in response to a tap on its representation. 

32. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 31, wherein 

the plurality of applications includes a telephone application that uses the 

entered data as a telephone number. 

33. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 31, wherein 

the plurality of applications includes a text messaging application that 

uses the entered data as a text message. 

34. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 33, wherein 

the text messaging application is a short messaging service (SMS) 

application. 

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35. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 33, wherein 

the text messaging application is an e-mail application. 

36. (new) The computer readable medium of claim 31, wherein 

the plurality of applications includes a contact list application that stores 

the entered data as retrievable contact information. 

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REMARKS 

Applicant has canceled claims 1 - 18 and added new 

claims 19 - 36 to properly claim the present invention. No new matter 

has been introduced. 

Regarding novelty of independent claim 19, the closest 

prior art known to applicant is U.S. Patent No. 6,639,584 to Li (''Li") and 

EPO publication number 0330767 to Araki et al. ("Araki"). Li and Araki 

both describe a touch screen user interface employing a variety of 

different finger gestures for an MP3 or cassette player and also for a radio 

(Araki/ page 6 lines 33 - 57; FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b); Li/ col. 5, lines 40 - 65, 

FIGS. 2 (a) - 2 ( k) and 3 (a) - 3 ( d)) . 

However, Li and Araki do not disclose or suggest display 

of an incoming call, nor do they disclose or suggest accepting the call 

when the user performs a multi-step operation comprising touching a 

touch sensitive display with an object, and gliding the object along the 

touch sensitive area in a specific direction. 

Regarding novelty of independent claim 21, the closest 

prior art known to applicant is "Palm Organizer A Quickstart Guide" to 

Carlson ("Carlson"), "Palm Pilot: The Ultimate Guide, 2nd Edition" to 

Pogue (''Pogue") and "T-Cube: A Fast, Self-Disclosing, Pen-Based 

Alphabet" to Venolia et al. ("Venolia"). Carlson and Pogue describe a 

touch screen command whereby a single stroke of a stylus from a first 

section of the touch screen to a second section activates a single function 

(Carlson/ bottom paragraph on page 40, FIG. 2.22; Pogue/ Section 

2.1. 7, FIG. 2.5). Venolia describes a pen-drag typing system whereby a 

target divided into nine cells is displayed on a touch screen. Touching 

one of the nine target cells with a stylus opens a pie menu divided into 

eight wedges with eight different letters. Dragging the stylus in one of 

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eight directions highlights a wedge. 

highlighted letter to the system as input. 

Lifting the stylus enters the 

However, in Carlson and Pogue the pen stroke does not 

touch the screen at a location where a representation of the pen stroke 

function is provided. In addition, the pen stroke in Carlson and Pogue 

does not cause the device to display a plurality of icons representing 

various applications. Venolia describes a two-step user interface for 

typing but does not disclose or suggest the two steps of a multi-step 

touch and glide operation followed by a tap on a representative icon. In 

addition, Venolia relates to a typing user interface, and does not disclose 

or suggest an interface for launching applications. 

Regarding novelty of independent claim 28, the closest 

prior art known to applicant is U.S. Patent No. 6,734,883 to Wynn et al. 

("Wynn"). Wynn describes a drop-down list with a label indicating the 

type of items in the list (Wynn/ col. 3 lines 4 - 31, FIG. 3). 

However, Wynn does not disclose or suggest enabling a 

user to change the type of information presented in a list by performing a 

tap on the screen. The label 31 in Wynn is static and is purely 

informative. Wynn provides examples of various types of information 

that can be provided in the drop-down list (Wynn/ col. 3, lines 23 - 31), 

but does not disclose or suggest that a user actively changes the type 

information provided in the list. 

Regarding novelty of independent claim 31, the closest 

prior art known to applicant is "Palm Organizer A Quickstart Guide" to 

Carlson ("Carlson"). Carlson describes a touch screen user interface 

having an input keypad and display (Carlson/ page 30, FIG. 2. 7) and a 

drop-down menu in a memo application for beaming an existing memo to 

a remote device (Carlson/ page 28, FIG. 2.4 ). 

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However, Carlson does not disclose or suggest enabling 

a user to select from a plurality of different applications to use entered 

text. Carlson FIG. 2.4 is a screenshot of a memo application that 

provides only one option to use data in an existing (saved) memo by 

beaming it to a remote device. In distinction, the present invention 

enables a user to select from among several applications to use entered 

text. 

Supoort for new claims in original specification 

New independent claim 19 for a computer readable 

medium is supported in the original specification at least by page 1, lines 

21 - 23 and page 8, lines 15 - 20, by FIG. 11 and by original claim 12. 

In particular, page 8, lines 16 and 17 recite that the touch-and-glide 

operation "moves the active application, function, service or setting on 

one step forwards". In the case of a phone application (described at page 

1, lines 21 - 23), an incoming call is accepted. 

New dependent claim 20 relates to closing an active 

(phone) application, and is supported in the original specification at least 

by page 8, lines 15 - 20, and by to FIG. 12. 

New independent claim 21 for a computer readable 

medium is supported in the original specification at least by page 5, line 

24 - page 6, line 3, by page 6, lines 12 and 13, and by FIGS. 2 and 4. 

New dependent claims 22 - 27 relate to various 

applications that may be executed by the device of independent claim 21. 

Claim 22 is supported in the original specification at least by icon 216 in 

FIG. 3. Claim 23 is supported in the original specification at least by 

page 6, lines 8 - 11 and by icon 215 in FIG. 3. Claims 24 and 25 are 

supported in the original specification at least by page 6, lines 8 - 11. 

Claim 26 is supported in the original specification at least by page 6, lines 

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8 - 11 and by icon 211 in FIG. 3. Claim 27 is supported in the original 

specification at least by page 6, lines 8 - 11 and by icon 213 in FIG. 3. 

New independent claim 28 for a computer readable 

medium is supported in the original specification at least by page 7, lines 

19 - 26. 

New dependent claim 29 includes the limitation of using 

a representation of a file type displayed on the touch sensitive screen to 

change the type of files in a displayed list, and is supported in the original 

specification at least by page 7, lines 19 - 26. 

New dependent claim 30 includes the limitation that the 

two types of files are data files and application files, and is supported in 

the original specification at least by page 7, lines 19 - 26. 

New independent claim 31 for a computer readable 

medium is supported in the original specification at least by page 3, lines 

15 - 21, and by page 6, lines 30 - 34. 

New dependent claims 32 - 36 relate to various 

applications that may be executed by the device of independent claim 31 

using entered text, and are supported in the original specification at least 

by page 3, lines 15 - 21, and by page 6, lines 30 - 34. 

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Favorable allowance of the application is respectfully 

requested. 

If any matters can be resolved by telephone, applicant 

requests that the Patent and Trademark Office please contact the 

applicant at the telephone number listed below. 

Dated: December 28, 2011 

P.O. Box 691 

Soquel, CA 95073 

(831) 426-8200 

Customer No. 75660 

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Respectfully submitted, 

SOQUEL GROUP LLC 

/Marc A. Beraer/ 

Marc A. Berger 

Reg. No. 44,029 

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