Patent 8478245

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

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Most Relevant Prior Art for US Patent 8478245

The following patent and non-patent literature have been cited as prior art for US Patent 8478245, "Method and system for rendering content on a wireless device." The most relevant prior art generally pertains to server-side content adaptation and delivery to wireless devices based on their capabilities, as well as user interface customization. All listed patent citations have filing or publication dates prior to the August 1, 2007, priority date of US8478245, making them statutory prior art under 35 U.S.C. § 102.

Patent Citations

  1. US6466974B1

    • Full Citation: US6466974B1, "Web-based communication method for content delivery to a wireless hand-held device", issued to Dykema et al. on October 15, 2002.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2002-10-15; Filing: 2000-02-09.
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a method where a server receives content requests from wireless devices, identifies their characteristics (e.g., screen size, display capabilities), and dynamically modifies content based on these characteristics before delivery for display.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Potentially anticipates the method claims (e.g., claim 1), system claims (e.g., claim 11), and wireless device claims (e.g., claim 16) of US8478245, particularly those elements describing server-side content adaptation based on device capabilities and the rendering of such adapted content.

  2. US6647260B2

    • Full Citation: US6647260B2, "Application program user interface customization", issued to Sato on November 11, 2003.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2003-11-11; Filing: 1999-05-28.
    • Brief Description: This patent focuses on customizing the user interface of an application program based on various conditions, including user preferences or device characteristics, thereby altering the "look and feel" of UI components.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Potentially anticipates elements of claims in US8478245 related to "custom configuration" (e.g., claims 1, 11, 16) and the customization of rendering blocks' appearance and operation.

  3. US6854000B1

    • Full Citation: US6854000B1, "System and method for delivering content to a mobile device", issued to Dykema et al. on February 8, 2005.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2005-02-08; Filing: 2002-10-15.
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method in which a server receives content requests and device profile information from a mobile device, retrieves content, and tailors it for delivery to that specific mobile device based on its profile.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Potentially anticipates method claims (e.g., claim 1), system claims (e.g., claim 11), and wireless device claims (e.g., claim 16) of US8478245, especially those pertaining to server-side content adaptation based on client device profiles and capabilities.

  4. US6964024B1

    • Full Citation: US6964024B1, "Method and apparatus for facilitating wireless application distribution", issued to Dykema et al. on November 8, 2005.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2005-11-08; Filing: 2000-09-29.
    • Brief Description: This patent details a method for distributing applications and content to wireless devices, including capabilities to identify device attributes and adapt the content for distribution.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Potentially anticipates claims related to the server providing "generic applications" and tailoring their output based on device capabilities (e.g., claims 1, 11, 16) in US8478245.

  5. US7136932B2

    • Full Citation: US7136932B2, "Dynamic content generation in a wireless environment", issued to Dykema et al. on November 14, 2006.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2006-11-14; Filing: 2002-12-19.
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a method for dynamically generating content for wireless devices, where a server processes content based on device capabilities and user preferences to ensure proper rendering across various devices.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Strongly anticipates method claims (e.g., claim 1), system claims (e.g., claim 11), and wireless device claims (e.g., claim 16) of US8478245, specifically the server-side execution of an application, dynamic content generation, and tailoring of content (e.g., basic commands) based on device profiles.

  6. US7174377B1

    • Full Citation: US7174377B1, "Method and apparatus for sending data to a wireless device for display on a browser", issued to Dykema et al. on February 6, 2007.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2007-02-06; Filing: 2004-03-24.
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a method for a server to send data to a wireless device for display, where the data is formatted to be compatible with the device's browser and capabilities.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Potentially anticipates claims related to the server sending compiled content (e.g., basic commands) tailored to device capabilities for rendering on a wireless device (e.g., claims 1, 11, 16) in US8478245.

  7. US7254605B1

    • Full Citation: US7254605B1, "Method and apparatus for dynamically generating content for display on a wireless device", issued to Dykema et al. on August 7, 2007.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2007-08-07; Filing: 2004-05-10.
    • Brief Description: This patent discloses a method and system for receiving content requests from a wireless device, retrieving device information, generating customized content based on that information, and sending it to the device for display, while considering display capabilities and memory.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Highly relevant and potentially anticipates broad aspects of US8478245, including server-side application execution, dynamic content generation, and tailoring output (e.g., basic commands) based on device capabilities (e.g., claims 1, 11, 16).

  8. US7424538B2

    • Full Citation: US7424538B2, "Dynamic content generation in a wireless environment", issued to Dykema et al. on September 9, 2008.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2008-09-09; Filing: 2006-11-13.
    • Brief Description: This patent continues the theme of dynamic content generation for wireless devices based on device capabilities and user preferences, similar to earlier Dykema patents.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Potentially anticipates method claims (e.g., claim 1), system claims (e.g., claim 11), and wireless device claims (e.g., claim 16) related to server-side content adaptation and generation of device-specific rendering commands.

  9. US20030022692A1

    • Full Citation: US20030022692A1, "Method and system for providing content to wireless devices", published to Dykema et al. on January 30, 2003.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2003-01-30; Filing: 2002-07-26.
    • Brief Description: This publication describes an application publishing method and system where a server sends content to a wireless device, adapting the content based on device characteristics.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Potentially anticipates method claims (e.g., claim 1), system claims (e.g., claim 11), and wireless device claims (e.g., claim 16) concerning server-side content adaptation and delivery to wireless devices based on their capabilities.

  10. US20040177114A1

    • Full Citation: US20040177114A1, "System and method for providing content to wireless devices", published to Dykema et al. on September 9, 2004.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2004-09-09; Filing: 2004-03-12.
    • Brief Description: This publication describes a system and method where content from a source is received by a server, which then adapts the content for delivery to a wireless device based on device-specific information.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Potentially anticipates method claims (e.g., claim 1), system claims (e.g., claim 11), and wireless device claims (e.g., claim 16) of US8478245 related to server-side processing and adaptation of content for wireless devices.

  11. US20050239414A1

    • Full Citation: US20050239414A1, "Method and apparatus for facilitating wireless application distribution", published to Dykema et al. on October 27, 2005.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2005-10-27; Filing: 2005-05-02.
    • Brief Description: This publication focuses on facilitating the distribution of wireless applications and associated content, including tailoring the content to the receiving device.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Potentially anticipates claims related to the distribution of applications and the server's role in adapting the application's output to the wireless device (e.g., claims 1, 11, 16) in US8478245.

  12. US20060015629A1

    • Full Citation: US20060015629A1, "System and method for providing content to wireless devices", published to Dykema et al. on January 19, 2006.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2006-01-19; Filing: 2005-09-06.
    • Brief Description: This publication describes a method and system for a server to process content from a content source and deliver it to a wireless device, where the content is adapted based on a stored profile of the wireless device.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Potentially anticipates method claims (e.g., claim 1), system claims (e.g., claim 11), and wireless device claims (e.g., claim 16) of US8478245 concerning server-side content adaptation using device profiles and delivery of tailored content.

  13. US20060236306A1

    • Full Citation: US20060236306A1, "Method and apparatus for sending data to a wireless device for display on a browser", published to Dykema et al. on October 19, 2006.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2006-10-19; Filing: 2006-05-05.
    • Brief Description: This publication describes sending data from a server to a wireless device for display on a browser, with adaptation of data to the device's display capabilities.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Potentially anticipates claims related to the server sending compiled content or basic commands tailored to the device's rendering capabilities (e.g., claims 1, 11, 16) in US8478245.

  14. US20060248208A1

    • Full Citation: US20060248208A1, "System and method for providing content to wireless devices", published to Dykema et al. on November 2, 2006.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2006-11-02; Filing: 2006-03-24.
    • Brief Description: This publication describes a system and method for delivering content to wireless devices, including adapting the content based on device characteristics, similar to other Dykema applications.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Potentially anticipates method claims (e.g., claim 1), system claims (e.g., claim 11), and wireless device claims (e.g., claim 16) of US8478245 concerning server-side content processing and delivery of device-adapted content.

  15. US20070118671A1

    • Full Citation: US20070118671A1, "Method and apparatus for dynamically generating content for display on a wireless device", published to Dykema et al. on May 24, 2007.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2007-05-24; Filing: 2006-11-20.
    • Brief Description: This publication describes dynamically generating and adapting content on a server for display on a wireless device based on the device's characteristics and capabilities.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Strongly anticipates method claims (e.g., claim 1), system claims (e.g., claim 11), and wireless device claims (e.g., claim 16) of US8478245, particularly server-side execution of an application, dynamic content generation, and tailoring content (e.g., basic commands) based on device profiles.

  16. US20070130541A1

    • Full Citation: US20070130541A1, "System and method for delivering content to a mobile device", published to Dykema et al. on June 7, 2007.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2007-06-07; Filing: 2006-11-20.
    • Brief Description: This publication details a server-based system and method for delivering tailored content to mobile devices, recognizing device capabilities and optimizing content accordingly.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Potentially anticipates method claims (e.g., claim 1), system claims (e.g., claim 11), and wireless device claims (e.g., claim 16) of US8478245 concerning server-side content adaptation and delivery to wireless devices.

  17. US20070198705A1

    • Full Citation: US20070198705A1, "Method and apparatus for dynamically generating content for display on a wireless device", published to Dykema et al. on August 23, 2007.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Publication: 2007-08-23; Filing: 2007-03-14.
    • Brief Description: This publication describes a system and method for a server to dynamically generate and adapt content for display on a wireless device based on its features and capabilities.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Highly relevant and potentially anticipates method claims (e.g., claim 1), system claims (e.g., claim 11), and wireless device claims (e.g., claim 16) of US8478245, particularly server-side execution of an application, dynamic content generation, and tailoring content (e.g., basic commands) based on device profiles.

Non-Patent Citations

  1. BREW-Architecture

    • Full Citation: BREW-Architecture [online], Jun. 13, 2007, [retrieved on Jul. 25, 2007]. Retrieved from the internet: URL: htp://brew.qualcomm.com/brew/en/what_is_brew/arch.html.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published online June 13, 2007.
    • Brief Description: This document describes the architecture of Qualcomm's Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless (BREW) platform, outlining how applications are developed and run on BREW-enabled devices.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): While not directly anticipating the server-side methods or custom configuration, it provides background on the client-side environment (e.g., the J2ME/BREW 104 layer described in US8478245) and the capabilities of wireless devices to receive and render application content, which could be relevant for obviousness considerations.

  2. J2ME Architecture

    • Full Citation: J2ME Architecture [online], Jun. 13, 2007, [retrieved on Jul. 25, 2007]. Retrieved from the internet: URL: htp://java.sun.com/j2me/docs/j2me_arch.html.
    • Publication/Filing Date: Published online June 13, 2007.
    • Brief Description: This document outlines the architecture of Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME), a Java platform for developing applications for mobile and embedded devices, covering APIs and deployment models for resource-constrained devices.
    • Potential Anticipated Claim(s): Similar to BREW-Architecture, this reference provides foundational knowledge on the client-side J2ME environment and known methods for running applications and displaying content on wireless devices, contributing to the understanding of the state of the art for obviousness arguments.

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