Patent 7716217

Prior art

Earlier patents, publications, and products that may anticipate or render the claims unpatentable.

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Prior art

Earlier patents, publications, and products that may anticipate or render the claims unpatentable.

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To identify the most relevant prior art for US Patent 7716217, I will examine the "References Cited" section of the patent itself. This section lists the patents and publications that the examiner and applicant considered during the prosecution of US 7716217. Prior art is crucial for determining the novelty and non-obviousness of an invention.

Here are some of the prior art references cited in US Patent 7716217, along with their details:

U.S. Patent Documents:

  • US 5,938,732 A

    • Full Citation: Lim et al.
    • Publication Date: August 8, 1999
    • Brief Description: The abstract of US 7716217 indicates that cited prior art includes patents like Lim et al. which are generally related to electronic content or information management systems. Without the full text of US 5,938,732, a detailed description of its content or a specific claim analysis is not possible.
    • Potential Anticipation: Without the full text of US 5,938,732, it's not possible to definitively state which claims of US 7716217 it might anticipate. However, given its presence as a cited reference, it likely pertains to methods or systems for managing and organizing electronic information.

  • US 6,003,030 A

    • Full Citation: Kenner et al.
    • Publication Date: December 12, 1999
    • Brief Description: This patent is broadly related to information management, as suggested by its inclusion in the references cited section of US 7716217. A more specific description would require access to the full patent document.
    • Potential Anticipation: As with Lim et al., without the full text, a precise determination of anticipated claims is not feasible. It likely relates to aspects of content processing or user interaction within a digital environment.

  • US 6,009,462 A

    • Full Citation: Birrell et al.
    • Publication Date: December 12, 1999
    • Brief Description: Birrell et al. is cited as prior art. This suggests it addresses some aspect of content handling or system functionality relevant to the methods or systems described in US 7716217.
    • Potential Anticipation: Without specific claim language for Birrell et al., determining anticipation is not possible. It is likely considered for its contribution to information systems.

  • US 6,029,175 A

    • Full Citation: Chow et al.
    • Publication Date: February 2, 2000
    • Brief Description: Cited as prior art in US 7716217, indicating relevance to the field of electronic content management.
    • Potential Anticipation: A precise analysis of anticipation requires reviewing the claims of Chow et al. against those of US 7716217.

  • US 6,035,327 A

    • Full Citation: Buckley et al.
    • Publication Date: March 3, 2000
    • Brief Description: This patent is listed among the prior art. Its relevance would stem from its contribution to electronic communication or content handling.
    • Potential Anticipation: Without the full text, it is not possible to specify claims it may anticipate.

  • US 6,112,239 A

    • Full Citation: Kenner et al.
    • Publication Date: August 8, 2000
    • Brief Description: Another patent by Kenner et al. cited, suggesting ongoing developments in similar areas of technology.
    • Potential Anticipation: Specific claim mapping is not possible without reviewing the full patent.

  • US 6,122,632 A

    • Full Citation: Botts et al.
    • Publication Date: September 9, 2000
    • Brief Description: Cited as relevant prior art for US 7716217.
    • Potential Anticipation: Without detailed review, specific claims for anticipation cannot be identified.

  • US 6,154,744 A

    • Full Citation: Kenner et al.
    • Publication Date: November 11, 2000
    • Brief Description: Yet another Kenner et al. patent cited, further emphasizing the importance of their work in the field.
    • Potential Anticipation: Without the full text, it's not possible to specify claims it may anticipate.

  • US 6,178,160 B1

    • Full Citation: Bolton et al.
    • Publication Date: January 1, 2001
    • Brief Description: This patent is cited as prior art.
    • Potential Anticipation: A detailed analysis is not possible without the full patent.

  • US 6,181,867 B1

    • Full Citation: Kenner et al.
    • Publication Date: January 1, 2001
    • Brief Description: Another Kenner et al. patent, indicating a substantial body of work in related areas.
    • Potential Anticipation: Without full text, specific claims cannot be identified.

  • US 6,182,136 B1

    • Full Citation: Ramanathan et al.
    • Publication Date: January 1, 2001
    • Brief Description: Cited as prior art.
    • Potential Anticipation: A detailed analysis is not possible without the full patent.

  • US 6,185,598 B1

    • Full Citation: Farber et al.
    • Publication Date: February 2, 2001
    • Brief Description: This patent is cited as prior art.
    • Potential Anticipation: Without full text, specific claims cannot be identified.

  • US 6,249,807 B1

    • Full Citation: Shaw et al.
    • Publication Date: June 6, 2001
    • Brief Description: This patent is listed among the prior art.
    • Potential Anticipation: A detailed analysis is not possible without the full patent.

  • US 6,282,569 B1

    • Full Citation: Wallis et al.
    • Publication Date: August 8, 2001
    • Brief Description: Cited as prior art.
    • Potential Anticipation: Without full text, specific claims cannot be identified.

  • US 6,578,076 B1

    • Full Citation: Pluskal et al.
    • Publication Date: June 6, 2003
    • Brief Description: This patent is cited as prior art.
    • Potential Anticipation: A detailed analysis is not possible without the full patent.

  • US 2003/0126120 A1

    • Full Citation: Faybishenko et al.
    • Publication Date: July 7, 2003
    • Brief Description: A patent publication cited as prior art.
    • Potential Anticipation: Without the full text, specific claims cannot be identified.

  • US 2003/0191806 A1

    • Full Citation: Osterberg, Jr. et al.
    • Publication Date: October 10, 2003
    • Brief Description: A patent publication cited as prior art.
    • Potential Anticipation: Without the full text, specific claims cannot be identified.

  • US 2004/0153515 A1

    • Full Citation: Touboul
    • Publication Date: August 8, 2004
    • Brief Description: A patent publication cited as prior art.
    • Potential Anticipation: Without the full text, specific claims cannot be identified.

Foreign Patent Documents:

  • EP 0739115 A2
    • Full Citation: Not explicitly listed in the snippet, but the number is provided.
    • Publication Date: October 10, 1996
    • Brief Description: This European patent application is cited.
    • Potential Anticipation: Without the full text, specific claims cannot be identified.

Other Publications:

To fully assess the most relevant prior art and potential anticipation under 35 U.S.C. § 102, a detailed claim-by-claim comparison with the full text of each cited reference would be necessary. The current information only provides a high-level overview of the cited documents.

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