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Donald C Hutchins [2001] UKIntelP o20901 (30 April 2001)

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Patent decision

BL number
O/209/01
Concerning rights in
GB2314648
Hearing Officer
Mr S Probert
Decision date
30 April 2001
Person(s) or Company(s) involved
Donald C Hutchins
Provisions discussed
PA 1977 section 1(2)(c); EPC article 52
Keywords
Excluded fields (refused)
Related Decisions
None

Summary

The invention relates to a computer program, running on a network, for providing guidance to rescue personnel providing Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to a patient. The system provides visual and audible (eg synthesised speech) information to the rescue personnel in response to inputs received from them regarding the condition of the patient. The application was refused as a computer program, having no technical effect.

A recent EPO decision in Pension Benefit Systems (T931/95) was considered, but not followed. Gales Application and Fujitsu Limiteds Application (substance prevails over form) were followed. Merrill Lynchs Application also followed.


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