With respect to elements governed by 35 U.S.C. § 112(6), e.Digital identifies the
following:
1. the '774 Patent
With respect to the '774 patent, e.Digital contends that no asserted
elements are governed by 35 U.S.C. §112(6).
2. the '737 Patent
With respect to the '737 patent, e.Digital contends that 35 U.S.c.
governs the following elements of Claim 1 § 112(6):
a. "recording means" is a casement containing a microphone,
a microcontroller with an internal (ROM) coupled to the recording
medium and to switch assemblies, as discussed in the Specification at Col.
3, lines 56-65.
b. "means for searching for an end of a last recorded
message" is microcontroller with an internal (ROM) coupled to the
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recording medium as discussed in the Specification at Col. 3, lines 56-65
and ColA, lines 55-63.
c. "means for identifying a point after the end of the last
recorded message" is a casement containing a microcontroller with an
internal (ROM) coupled to the recording medium and to switch
assemblies, as discussed in the Specification at Col. 3, lines 56-65, Col. 4,
lines 55-63 and Col. 5, lines 9-22.
d. "means for beginning recording" is a casement containing a
microphone, a micro controller with an internal (ROM) coupled to the
recording medium and to switch assemblies, as discussed in the
Specification at Col. 3, lines 56-65.and Col. 4, lines 55-63
e. "sequencing playback means" is a casement containing a
speaker element, micro controller with an internal (ROM) coupled to the
recording medium and to switch assemblies, as discussed in the
Specification at Col. 3, lines 56-65 and Col. 5, lines 9-22.
3. the '445 Patent
With respect to the' 445 patent, e.Digital contends that no asserted
elements are governed by 35 U.S.C. §112(6).
4. the' 10S Patent
With respect to the ' 1 OS patent, e.Digital contends that no asserted
elements are governed by 35 US.C. § 112(6).
D. Priority Date of Claims
1. Claims 1,3, and 4 ofthe '737 Patent claim priority to Ap~119, 1994.