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APPLICANT(s) (Please see PAIR WEB site http://pair.uspto.gov for additional applicants):
Gerard Dussarrat, Saint Sebastien Sur Loire, FRANCE;
Daniel Bourasseau, Nantes, FRANCE;
IRI03 (Rev. 10/09)
tO/503389
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ATTY. DOCKET NO.

4590-324
INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
CITATION IN AN
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o5hA\lQIII
U.S. APPLICATION NO.

Not yet assigned
APPLICANT
Gerard DUSSARAT et a!.

FILING DATE
~feb 14,'UJ fJ 3
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U.s. PATENT :DOCUMENTS

EXAMINER'S
INITIALS
PATENT NO.
DATE
NAME
INMI
5,811,604
1998-09-22
Fruit Larry John et al
INMI
INMI
5,216,391
1993-06-01
Shlralsbl Kenlcbl et al
5,884,220
1999-0316
Farmer Dominie: Gerard et al
....
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EXAMINER'S
INITIALS
INMI
CLASS
SUBCLASS
CLASS
SUBCLASS
FILING
DATE
FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS
PATENT NO.
DATE
COUNTRY
0,822,421
1998-02-04
Toyota Motor Co. Ltd.
Trunslation
No
Ves
~P{
OTHER ART (Including Author, Title, Date, Pertinent Pages, Etc,)
EXAMINER
_/DATE CONSIDERED
01/03/2008
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APPLICATION NO.
FILING DATE
ATTORNEY DOCKET NO.
CONFIRMATION NO.
10/503,389
08/03/2004
Gerard Dussarrat
091344
9281
23696
7590
EXAMINER
02/03/2010
BOCURE, TESFALDET
5775 MOREHOUSE DR.
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
ART UNIT
PAPER NUMBER
2611
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PTOL-37 (Rev. 08-06)
Notice of Allowability
Part of Paper No./Mail Date 20100128
Application/Control Number: 10/503,389
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REASONS FOR ALLOWANCE
1.
The following is an examiner's statement of reasons for allowance: The claimed
subject matter in claims 6-9 and 17-19 is allowable because the arts of record fail to
teach or fairly suggest the claimed modulator first and second data according to several
frequency stages each having different frequency value (see frequency stages in figure
4) and in combination with each and every elements of the claimed limitations in claims
6and17.
2.
As the reasons for allowance regarding claims 1-5,10-14,15 and 16 refer to the
office action mailed on 9/17/09.

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Issue Classification
IIIII1
Application/Control No.
Applicant(s)/Patent Under Reexamination
10503389
DUSSARRAT ET AL.
Examiner
Art Unit
Tesfaldet Bocure
2611
ORIGINAL
CLASS
INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION
SUBCLASS
375
CLAIMED
295
CROSS REFERENCE(S)
CLASS
27 / 00 (2006.01.01 )
27 / 12 (2006.01.01 )
3 / 00 (2006.01.01 )
SUBCLASS (ONE SUBCLASS PER BLOCK)
375
305
332
117
NON-CLAIMED
Claims renumbered in the same order as presented by applicant
Final
Original
Final
Original
17
17
18
18
19
19
11
12
13
14
10
10
11
12
13
14
15
15
16
16
Final
Original
Final
Original
D
Final
CPA
Original
Final
T.D.
Original
Final
R.1.47
Original
Final
Original
NONE
Total Claims Allowed:
19
(Assistant Examiner)
ITesfaldet Bocurel
Primary Examiner.Art Unit 2611
(Primary Examiner)
(Date)
01/28/2010
O.G. Print Claim(s)
O.G. Print Figure
(Date)
7
Part of Paper No. 20100128
Search Notes
Applicant(s)/Patent Under
Reexamination
10503389
DUSSARRAT ET AL.
Examiner
Art Unit
Matin, Nurul M
2635
SEARCHED
Class
375, 332
375
332
327
375
327
332
375,332,327
375,332,327
375,332,327
375,332,327
Subclass
375/305,274,286,332/100, 117
271-273,295,303,305
117
126-128,114
ALL
ALL
ALL
Search Updated
Search Updated
Search Updated
Search Updated
Date
11/09/2006
10/2/08
10/2/08
10/2/08
10/2/08
10/2/08
10/2/08
4/26/09
7/18/09
9/13/09
1/28/10
Examiner
Matin, Nurul M
TB
TB
TB
TB
TB
TB
TB
TB
TB
TB
Date
11/09/2006
Examiner
Matin, Nurul M
5/22/2007
1/2/2008
1/3/2008
10/2/08
10/2/09
7/18/09
1/28/10
Matin, Nurul M
Matin, Nurul M
Matin, Nurul m
TB
TB
TB
TB
Date
7/18/09
7/18/09
Examiner
TB
TB
SEARCH NOTES
Search Notes
Consulted With Ye Lin for claim 1, 2, 4 8, 9 and also searched for double
patenting
Consulted with SPE Mohammad Ghayour for final rejection.
Cosulted with SPE Mohammad Ghayour
Double patenting search complited.
WEST
WEST Updated 4/26/09
WEST Updated
WEST Updated
INTERFERENCE SEARCH
Class
375
332
Subclass
295,305
117
/Tesfaldet Bocure/
Part of Paper No. : 20100128
WEST Search History for Application 10503389

Creation Date: 2010012822:42
Prior Art Searches
Query
DB
Op.
Plur.
(staircase$ or (stair near case$)) same (msk or

(minimum near2 shift near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
(staircase$ or (stair near case$)) same ($msk or

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
(staircase$ or (stair near case$)) and ($msk or

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
@ad<=20020222
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
(375/271).ccls. or (3751272).ccls. or (3751273).ccls. or PGPB, USPT,

(375/295).ccls. or (375/303).ccls. or (375/305).ccls. or USOC, EPAB,
(332/117).ccls.
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
PGPB, USPT,
((375/271).ccls. or (3751272).ccls. or (3751273).ccls.
or (3751295).ccls. or (375/303).ccls. or (375/305).ccls. USOC, EPAB,
or (332/117).ccls.) and (@ad<=20020222) and
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
((staircase$ or (stair near case$)) and ($msk or
(minimum near2 shift near2 key$3)) )
OR
YES
01-28-2010
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
(3271126).ccls. or (327/127).ccls. or (3271128).ccls. or PGPB, USPT,

(327/114).ccls.
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
PGPB, USPT,
((3271126).ccls. or (327/127).ccls. or (3271128).ccls.
or (327/114).ccls.) and (transmitter$ same ($msk or USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
OR
YES
01-28-2010
transmitter$ same ($msk or (minimum near2 shift

near2 key$3))
Thes.
Date
TDBD

or (3271114).ccls.) and ($msk or (minimum near2
shift near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
375/$5.ccls. or 332/$5.ccls. or 327/$5.ccls.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
(375/$5.ccls. or 332/$5.ccls. or 327/$5.ccls.) and

(transmitter$ same ($msk or (minimum near2 shift
near2 key$3))) and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
(375/$5.ccls. or 332/$5.ccls. or 327/$5.ccls. and

near2 key$3)) and @ad<=20020222) and
(staircase$ or (stair near case$))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010

PGPB, USPT,
transmitter$ same ($msk or (minimum near2 shift USOC, EPAB,
near2 key$3)) and @ad<=20020222) and ((plural$4 JPAB, DWPI,
or multi$6) near4 frequenc$3)
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
dussarrat.inv. or bourasseau.inv.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
(dussarrat.inv. or bourasseau.inv.) and ($msk or

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
4426710.pn. or 5454009.pn. or 5812604.pn. or

5216391.pn. or 5990825.pn. or 4465970.pn.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010

PGPB, USPT,
or multiple$) near4 frequenc$3 near3 stage$)
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
((plural$4 or multiple$) near4 frequenc$3 near3

(step$ or stage$)) same (msk or (minimum near2
shift near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010

(step$ or stage$)) and (msk or (minimum near2
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
OR
YES
01-28-2010
Prior Art Searches
shift near2 key$3))
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
(((plural$4 or multiple$) near4 frequenc$3 near3

shift near2 key$3))) and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
(3271126).ccls. and ($msk or (minimum near2 shift

near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010

(minimum near2 shift near2 key$3)) ) and
(@ad<=20020222 )
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
((staircase$ or (stair near case$)) near4 frequenc$4)

and ($msk or (minimum near2 shift near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
(((staircase$ or (stair near case$)) near4

frequenc$4) and ($msk or (minimum near2 shift
near2 key$3))) and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
((staircase$ or (stair near2 (step$ or case$))) near4

near2 key$3)) and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010

near2 key$3)) and (375/$5.ccls. or 332/$5.ccls. or
327/$5.ccls. )
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
5812604.pn. or 5216391.pn. or 5884220.pn.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
5812604.pn. or 5216391.pn. or 5884220.pn. or

5990825.pn.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
((sample$3 or quantiz$3) near3 (waveform$ or

sine$ or cosin$)) same (msk or (minimum near2
shift near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
OR
YES
01-28-2010
Prior Art Searches
((sampl$4 or quantiz$3) near3 (waveform$ or sine$

or cosin$ same (msk or (minimum near2 shift
near2 key$3
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
(((sampl$4 or quantiz$3) near3 (waveform$ or

sine$ or cosin$ same (msk or (minimum near2
shift near2 key$3 )
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010

sine$ or cosin$ same (msk or (minimum near2
shift near2 key$3) and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB, DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
01-28-2010
Prior Art Searches
PATENT
Docket No. 091344/118436-210600IUS
IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Applicant:
Gerard Dussarrat et al.
Examiner:
Bocure, Tesfaldet
Serial No.:
10/503,389
Art Unit:
2611
Filed:
August 3, 2004
Confirmation:
9281
Title:
Mail Stop Amendment

P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 22313-1450
AMENDMENT AND RESPONSE TO NON-FINAL OFFICE ACTION
Sir:
In response to the Non-Final Office Action mailed September 17,2009, please enter the
following amendments and consider the following remarks/arguments.
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IN THE CLAIMS
1.
(Previously Presented) A method of transmitting digital data, the data comprising a series
of data items each having either a first value or a second value and exhibiting a rate T, using a
frequency modulator to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier frequency ill at a
first frequency value ill + 1/4T representing one of the first value and the second value and/or a
second frequency value ill - 1/4T representing the other of the first value and the second value,
the method comprising:
modulating, using the frequency modulator, the central carrier frequency ill from one of
the first and second frequency values representing the value of one of the data items in the series
to the other of the first and second frequency values representing the value of the next data item
in the series during a time interval T; and
wherein the modulating is performed via successive frequency stages in each of which
successive frequency stages the frequency is modulated to have a different respective frequency
value, and at the end of the time interval T the frequency attains the other of the first and second
frequency values.
2.
(Previously Presented) The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the number of
frequency stages for going from ill - 1/4T to ill + 1/4T is the same as for going from ill + 1/4T to
ill - 1/4T.
3.
(Previously Presented) The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the frequency stages
for going from ill - 1/4T to ill + 1/4T are the same in absolute value as the frequency stages for
going from ill + 1/4T to ill - 1/4T.
4.
frequency stages for going from one of the frequency values to the other is 16.
5.
(Previously Presented) The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the digital data are
transmitted between a reference station and a mobile, the reference station and the mobile each
configured to receive satellite-based positioning signals.
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6.
(Currently Amended) A frequency modulator to transmit digital data comprising a series
of data items each having either a first value or a second value, the frequency modulator to
implement a frequency modulation at a rate T according to a first twe predetermined frequencies
frequency representing the first value and a second predetermined frequency representing the
second value each representing either a first value of a data item or a second value of a data item,
the modulator comprising a microprocessor configured to~
modulate a central carrier frequency from one of the first and second frequencies to the
other of the first and second frequencies during a time interval T to provide a modulation output
signal; and
wherein the modulating is to be performed via successive frequency stages in each of
which successive frequency stages the frequency is modulated to have a different respective
frequency, and at the end of the time interval T the frequency attains the other of the first and
second frequencies shape the modulation as several frequency stages each having a different
respective frequency value, during a time interval T.
7.
(Previously Presented) The modulator as claimed in claim 6, wherein the microprocessor
is further configured to program the frequency stages.
8.
(Currently Amended) The modulator as claimed in claim L [[6]], further comprising a
field programmable gate array, linked to the microprocessor, to shape the modulation as a
function of data to be transmitted and of the programmed stages.
9.
(Previously Presented) The modulator as claimed in claim 6, further comprising a direct
digital synthesis device to generate instantaneous frequencies corresponding to the modulation.
10.
11.
3
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12.
13.
14.
15.
(Currently Amended) A method of transmitting digital data, the data comprising a series
frequency modulator to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier frequency ill at a first
frequency value ill + 1/4T representing one of the first value and the second value and/or a
second frequency value ill - 1/4T representing the other of the first value and the second value,
frequency values, and wherein the number of frequency stages is 16.
16.
(Previously Presented) A method of transmitting digital data, the data comprising a
series of data items each having either a first value or a second value and exhibiting a rate T,
using a frequency modulator to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier frequency ill
at a first frequency value ill + 1/4T representing one of the first value and the second value
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and/or a second frequency value ill - 1/4T representing the other of the first value and the second
value, the method comprising:
frequency values, and wherein the number of frequency stages is 8 or 32.
17.
(New) A frequency modulator to implement a frequency modulation at a rate T according
to two predetermined frequencies each representing either a first value of a data item or a second
value of a data item, the modulator comprising:
a microprocessor configured to shape the modulation as several frequency stages each
having a different respective frequency value, during a time interval T, wherein the
microprocessor is further configured to program the frequency stages; and
a programmable device, linked to the microprocessor, to shape the modulation as a
function of data to be transmitted and of the programmed stages.
18.
(New) The frequency modulator of claim 17, wherein the programmable device is a field
programmable gate array.
19.
(New) The frequency modulator of claim 17, wherein the frequency modulator is to
modulate a central carrier frequency ill at a first frequency value ill + 1/4T representing the first
value and a second frequency value ill - 1/4T representing the second value.
5
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REMARKS/ARGUMENTS
The foregoing amendments and the remarks that follow are intended to impart precision
to the claims, and more particularly point out the invention, rather than to avoid prior art.
New claims 17-19 are added above. Thus, claims 1-19 are now pending in the
application. Claims 6, 7 and 9 were rejected. Claims 1-5 and 10-16 were allowed. Claim 8 is
objected to.
Claims 6,8 and 15 have been amended. No new matter has been added. Claim 15 is
amended to correct a minor typographical error.
ALLOWABLE SUBJECT MATTER
Applicant appreciates the Examiner's allowance of claims 1-5 and 10-16, and the
indication of allowable subject matter in dependent claim 8 (this claim was objected to).
CLAIM REJECTIONS - 35 USC 103
The Examiner has rejected claims 6, 7 and 9 over Shiraishi et al. (U.S. Patent No.
5,216,391) (hereinafter "Shiraishi").
Applicant has amended independent claim 6 to recite that the frequency modulator is to
transmit digital data comprising a series of data items each having either a first value or a second
value. Claim 6 further is amended to recite that the frequency modulates a central carrier
frequency to provide a modulation output signal, and that the modulating is performed via
successive frequency stages where the frequency is modulated to have a different respective
frequency in each stage.
The Examiner cites Shiraishi as a primary reference in this rejection. Shiraishi is directed
to an MSK modulator. Shiraishi specifically describes the use of an improved reference wave
generator (Abstract).
Shiraishi first describes an existing MSK modulator (with reference to Fig. 4) that
provides a modulation output signal. Shiraishi then discusses and illustrates an MSK modulator
with the improved reference wave generator in Fig. 1. This modulator also provides the
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modulation output signal, but uses sample data stored in a memory to generate the reference
wave.
In discussing the reference wave generator, Shiraishi describes the following (column 4,
lines 38-43):
In this embodiment, eight samples per one period are used as the fixed
PCM data, one sample having three bits. The fixed PCM data corresponds
to the data of a reference wave sampled at sampling points (1) to (8)
shown in FIG. 5, the sampling clock being the same as the operation
clock.
Shiraishi further describes the frequency of the reference wave as follows
(column 5, lines 12-21):
The relation between the frequency fs of the operation clock (conversion
rate) for the D/A converter and the frequency fb of the reference wave is
required to satisfy fs 2: 2fb according to the sampling theorem. In the
example shown in FIG. 2, eight values are sampled during one period of a
reference wave, and so fs =8fb (four-fold over-sampling). It is therefore
sufficient if the low-pass filter has the characteristic indicated at ~ shown
in FIG. 3 for eliminating the frequency equal to or higher than f (fs -fb).
It respectfully should be noted that Shiraishi describes the reference wave as having a
single frequency fb . Further, the eight samples used to generate the reference wave are eight
different amplitude values (not different frequency values). In other words, the data samples are
merely used to represent different points of amplitude on a wave, so that the wave can be formed
using a digital-to-analog converter 113 to provide an analog wave signal (column 4, lines 27-29).
Also, see Shiraishi's Fig. 8 for another example of how the sample data points merely
correspond to different amplitude values for a generated wave. Shiraishi does not teach or
suggest that the reference wave has differing frequencies in each of "successive frequency
stages" as recited in Applicant's claim 6.
Thus, Shiraishi's sample data points do not correspond to different frequencies. Please
see, for a contrasting example, Applicant's exemplary embodiment in which coefficients k j are
used to determine 16 different frequencies (paragraph 0050). Also, please see, for example,
Applicant's Fig. 3, which illustrates that an exemplary modulation output signal has 16 different
frequency values within a given time interval T. In contrast, Shiraishi does not describe that his
modulator provides a modulation output signal having several different frequency values.
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Shiraishi's improvement over the prior art is merely in the manner of providing the
reference wave that is used to generate the modulation output, and not the frequency of the
modulation output signal itself. Shiraishi does not recognize or discuss a problem for which the
use of different frequency stages or steps (e.g., 16 different frequency values) are a solution.
Shiraishi is silent regarding the output signal frequency, and does not describe that the
modulation output signal in the improved modulator is different (as regards frequency) from the
modulation output signal of the prior art modulator. In contrast, Applicant's claim 6 recites
modulation at different frequencies. There is no teaching or suggestion of any type by Shiraishi
that different frequencies be used to step a signal at different frequency values (or stages) "from
one of the first and second frequencies to the other of the first and second frequencies during a
time interval T" as recited in Applicant's claim 6.
Accordingly, Applicant respectfully submits that amended independent claim 6 is now in
form for allowance.
NEW CLAIMS
Applicant has added new independent claim 17 above by combining similar limitations as
in claim 8 (objected to by the Examiner) and claim 7 with similar limitations from the previous
form of independent claim 6.
Applicant's specification describes that the FPGA is only a preferred embodiment (see
paragraph 0060). New dependent claim 19 depends from claim 17, and is believed to be
patentable at least for the same reasons as for claim 17. Claim 18 specifically recites an FPGA
as in claim 8.
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Applicant's dependent claims 7-9 each depend, directly or indirectly, from independent
claim 6, and are believed to distinguish over the prior art at least for the reasons discussed above.
In view of the above, Applicant respectfully requests reconsideration of this application
and the allowance of the new claims and the remaining claims not yet allowed. It is respectfully
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DETAILED ACTION
1.
Claims 1-16 are pending in this Application.
2.
The indicated allowability of claims 6,7 and 9 is withdrawn in view of the newly
discovered reference(s) to Shiraishi. Rejections based on the newly cited reference(s)

follow.
Claim Rejections - 35 USC 103
3.
The following is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 103(a) which forms the basis for all
obviousness rejections set forth in this Office action:

(a) A patent may not be obtained though the invention is not identically disclosed or described as set
forth in section 102 of this title, if the differences between the subject matter sought to be patented and
the prior art are such that the subject matter as a whole would have been obvious at the time the
invention was made to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which said subject matter pertains.
Patentability shall not be negatived by the manner in which the invention was made.
4.
This application currently names joint inventors. In considering patentability of
the claims under 35 U.S.C. 103(a), the examiner presumes that the subject matter of
the various claims was commonly owned at the time any inventions covered therein
were made absent any evidence to the contrary. Applicant is advised of the obligation
under 37 CFR 1.56 to point out the inventor and invention dates of each claim that was
not commonly owned at the time a later invention was made in order for the examiner to
consider the applicability of 35 U.S.C. 103(c) and potential 35 U.S.C. 102(e), (f) or (g)
prior art under 35 U.S.C. 103(a).
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5.
Claims 6, 7 and 9 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103(a) as being unpatentable
over Shiraishi et ai., Shiraishi hereinafter (US patent number 5,216,391, of a record).
Shiraishi a transmitter for transmitting a an MSK modulated signal comprising a
processor or for generating a samples waveform for modulating the data value
comparing: a s storage device (11 and 12 in figure 1) for generating a waveform having
a sampled value (claimed (steps size, see fig. 5 where the cosine value having a step
size for modulating the data value) and modulating the sampled value with the data to
be transmitted (see I and Q value to modulate the waveform).
What Shiraishi fails to teach is that:
A microprocessor for generating the sampled waveforms for modulating g the
received data as in claim 6; the microprocessor for programming the frequency samples
(claimed stages, in claim 7; and digital syntheses for generating the waveform in claim
9.
As to the claimed microprocessor and the processor for programming the
frequency stages, it is obvious t hat the generated waver having to have a processor,
including a microprocessor to sample the waveform to generate a frequency stages or
samples to same the input data at the time the invention was made.
As to the claimed digital synthesizer, it abviouse and well know that a digital
synthesizer is used for synthesizing the frequency range in a digital communication for
regulating the frequency range at the time the invention was made.
Allowable Subject Matter
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6.
Claims 1-5 and 10-16 are allowed.
7.
The following is a statement of reasons for the indication of allowable subject
matter: The claimed subject6 matter in claims 1-5 and 1-5 and 10-16 are allowable
because the claimed subject matter fail to teach that the frequency value representing
the first and second value are represented by f+1/4T and f-1/4T as disclosed the value
of 1/4T and in combination with each and every claimed limitations in claims 1, 15 and
16.
(8:00a-5:30p).
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Reexamination
10503389
DUSSARRAT ET AL.
Examiner
Art Unit
Matin, Nurul M
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332
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Examiner
Matin, Nurul M
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Matin, Nurul M
Matin, Nurul M
Matin, Nurul m
TB
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TB
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Examiner
TB
TB
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332
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Non-Elected
Appeal
Interference
Objected
D T.D.
CLAIM
Final
CPA
R.1.47
DATE
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PATENT
Docket No. 118436-210600/US
Applicant:
Gerard Dussarrat et al.
Examiner:
BOCURE, TESFALDET
Serial No.:
10/503,389
Art Unit:
2611
Filed:
August 3, 2004
Confirmation:
9281
Title:
CERTIFICATE OF TRANSMISSION
I hereby certify that this correspondence and identified enclosures are being transmitted electronically to the United States
Patent and Trademark Office via the EFS Web e-Filing system on June 25, 2009.

P.OBox 1450
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Sir:
In response to the Ex parte Quayle Action mailed April 30, 2009, please enter the
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PATENT
Docket No. 118436-2106001US
AMENDMENTS TO THE DRAWINGS
Please replace sheet 2, which includes Figure 2, with the attached replacement sheet.
Sheet 2 has been amended by labeling each individual figure as Fig. 2A, 2B, and 2C,
respectively, as referenced in the originally-filed specification (see page 4, line 16). No other
changes have been made, and no new matter has been added.
2
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PATENT
Docket No. 118436-210600IUS
AMENDMENTS TO THE CLAIMS
1.
frequency modulator to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier frequency fO at a '
first frequency value fO + 1/4T representing one of the first value and the second value and/or a
second frequency value fO - 1/4T representing the other of the first value and the second value,
modulating, using the frequency modulator, the central carrier frequency fO from one of
frequency values.
2.
frequency stages for going from fO - 1/4T to fO + 1/4T is the same as for going from fO + 1/4T to
fO - 1/4T.
3.
for going from fO - 1/4T to fO + 1/4T are the same in absolute value as the frequency stages for
going from fO + 1/4T to fO - 1/4T.
4.
5.
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PATENT
6.
(Previously Presented) A frequency modulator to implement a frequency modulation at a
rate T according to two predetermined frequencies each representing either a first value of a data
item or a second value of a data item, the modulator comprising a microprocessor configured to
shape the modulation as several frequency stages each having a different respective frequency
value, during a time interval T.
7.
(Previously Presented) The modulator as claimed in claim 6, wherein the microprocessor
is further configured to program the frequency stages.
8.
(Previously Presented) The modulator as claimed in claim 6, further comprising a field
programmable gate array, linked to the microprocessor, to shape the modulation as a function of
data to be transmitted and of the programmed stages.
9.
(Previously Presented) The modulator as claimed in claim 6, further comprising a direct
digital synthesis device to generate instantaneous frequencies corresponding to the modulation.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
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Docket No. 118436-210600/US

15.
frequency modulator to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier frequency fO at a first
frequency value fO + 1/4T representing one of the first value and the second value and/or a
second frequency value fO - 1/4T representing the other of the first value and the second value,
frequency values, and wherein the number of frequency stages 16.
16.
(previously Presented) A method of transmitting digital data, the data comprising a
series of data items each having either a first value or a second value and exhibiting a rate T,
using a frequency modulator to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier frequency fO
at a first frequency value fO + 1/4T representing one of the first value and the second value
and/or a second frequency value fO - 1/4T representing the other of the first value and the second
value, the method comprising:
frequency values, and wherein the number of frequency stages is 8 or 32.
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PATENT
REMARKS/ARGUMENTS
Claims 1-16 are pending and have been allowed. No claims are canceled, and no new
claims are added.
DRAWINGS
The Examiner objected to the drawings. Applicant has amended the drawings above to
add labels for Figs. 2A, B, and C. Applicant respectfully submits that this objection has now
been satisfied.
APPLICANT'S PRIOR RESPONSE
The Examiner has inquired regarding Applicant's prior reference to paragraph numbers
in the specification. Applicant apologizes for any confusion. All paragraph numbers referenced
in Applicant's prior response of February 2,2009, are found in the published version of the
specification (US 2005/0111578 AI). Applicant's prior response is hereby amended to confirm
that all paragraph references therein are made to this published specification.
Applicant respectfully submits that the application is now in complete form for issuance,
and requests same.
that may be due. Furthermore, if an extension is required, then Applicant hereby requests such an
extension.
Rez~
Date: June 25, 2009
Bruce T. Neel
Reg. No. 37,406

(602) 445-8339 Telephone
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neelb@gtlaw.com
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10/503,389
08/0312004
Gerard Dussarrat
62755 (4590-324)
9281
33308
7590
04/30/2009
LOWE HAUPTMAN & BERNER, LLP

EXAMINER
BOCURE, TESFALDET
ART UNIT
PAPER NUMBER
2611
MAIL DATE
DELIVERY MODE
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PAPER
PTOL-90A (Rev. 04/07)
Application No.
Applicant(s)
DUSSARRAT ET AL.
10/503,389
Examiner
Art Unit
Tesfaldet Bocure
2611
Period for Reply

A SHORTENED STATUTORY PERIOD FOR REPLY IS SET TO EXPIRE 2. MONTH(S) OR THIRTY (30) DAYS,
Status
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2b)0 This action is non-final.
3)1ZI Since this application is in condition for allowance except for formal matters, prosecution as to the merits is
4)1ZI Claim(s) 1-16 is/are pending in the application.
5)1ZI Claim(s) 1-16 is/are allowed.
6)0 Claim(s) _ _ is/are rejected.
7)0 Claim(s) _ _ is/are objected to.
Application Papers
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12)0 Acknowledgment is made of a claim for foreign priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d) or (f).
a)O All
1.0 Certified copies of the priority documents have been received.

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Priority
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papers have been placed of record in the file.
Information Disclosure Statement
3.
The Information Discourse Statement (IDS) received on 4/8/09 has been
approved by the Examiner and initialed copy (one page) of the IDS is attached with this
correspondence.
Drawings
4.
The drawings are objected to because the figures in figure 2 should be labeled
as figure 1(a), (b) and (c). See specification as originally filed on 8/3/04, where a
reference is made to figure 2 as (a), (b) and (c) in pages 4 and 5. Corrected drawing
sheets in compliance with 37 CFR 1.121 (d) are required in reply to the Office action to
avoid abandonment of the application. Any amended replacement drawing sheet should
include all of the figures appearing on the immediate prior version of the sheet, even if
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should not be labeled as "amended." If a drawing figure is to be canceled, the
appropriate figure must be removed from the replacement sheet, and where necessary,
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the remaining figures must be renumbered and appropriate changes made to the brief
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informed of any required corrective action in the next Office action. The objection to the
drawings will not be held in abeyance.
Response to Amendment
5.
In response to applicant's amendments and remarks the following objections and
rejections have been withdrawn:

a.
The objection to figure 7; the 101 rejections to claims 1-5, 10-16; and the
112 first paragraph rejections to claims 1-16 and 1-16.
6.
Applicant's arguments and remarks of 2/2/09 regarding the 112 first paragraph
rejection to claims 1-6 and 1-16 made references to paragraphs [0057], [0036], [0048],
[0051], [0018], [0045] and [0049]; however, reviewing the specification as originally filed
on 8/03/04, the specification dose not have any paragraph indicated in Applicant's
remarks. Examiner has exhausted the specification to find in a specification with the
above mentioned paragraphs, if any filed after the once as originally filed, to no avail.
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Therefore, Examiner is kindly requesting Applicant to furnish a speciation with such a
paragraph without adding a new matter.
7.
Claims 1-16 are allowed.
Conclusion
8.
The prior art made of record and not relied upon is considered pertinent to
applicant's disclosure. US patent number 7,123,665 issued to Brown et al. disclose a

MSK modulator having a staircase modulation type; however, the reference fails to
teach that the first and second values are modulated according to a successive
frequency stages as disclosed and shown in figure 4 of the instant application.
9.
This application is in condition for allowance except for the following formal
matters:
The objection to fig. 2 and the response to applicant's remarks regarding g the
paragraphs mentioned in the Applicant's remarks of 2/2/09.
Prosecution on the merits is closed in accordance with the practice under Ex
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A shortened statutory period for reply to this action is set to expire TWO
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Notice of References Cited
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Op.

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008
@ad<=20020222
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008
(375/271).ccIs. or (3751272).ccIs. or (375/273).ccIs. or

(375/295).ccIs. or (375/303).ccIs. or (375/305).ccIs. or
(332/117).ccIs.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008
((375/271).ccIs. or (375/272).ccIs. or (3751273).ccIs.

or (375/295).ccIs. or (375/303).ccIs. or (375/305).ccIs.
or (332/117).ccIs. ) and (@ad<=20020222 ) and
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008

near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008
(327/126).ccIs. or (327/127).ccIs. or (327/128).ccIs. or

(327/114).ccIs.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008
((327/126).ccIs. or (327/127).ccIs. or (327/128).ccIs.

or (327/114).ccIs. ) and (transmitter$ same ($msk or
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008
Query
Plur.
Thes.
Date
((327/126).ccls. or (327/127).ccls. or (327/128).ccls.

or (327/114).ccls. ) and ($msk or (minimum near2
shift near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008
(375/$5.ccls. or 332/$5.ccls. or 327/$5.ccls. ) and

near2 key$3)) ) and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008

near2 key$3)) and @ad<=20020222 ) and (staircase$
or (stair near case$))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008

near2 key$3)) and @ad<=20020222 ) and ((plural$4
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
09-23-2008
dussarratinv. or bourasseau.inv.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
09-23-2008
(dussarratinv. or bourasseau.inv. ) and ($msk or

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
09-23-2008
442671O.pn. or 5454009.pn. or 5812604.pn. or

5216391.pn. or 5990825.pn. or 4465970.pn.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
09-23-2008

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
09-23-2008
((plural$4 or multiple$) near4 frequenc$3 near3 (step$

or stage$)) same (msk or (minimum near2 shift near2
key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
09-23-2008

or stage$)) and (msk or (minimum near2 shift near2
key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
09-23-2008

(step$ or stage$)) and (msk or (minimum near2 shift
near2 key$3)) ) and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
09-23-2008
3271l26.ccls. and ($msk or (minimum near2 shift

near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
09-23-2008

(@ad<=20020222 )
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
09-23-2008

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
09-23-2008
(((staircase$ or (stair near case$)) near4 frequenc$4)

and ($msk or (minimum near2 shift near2 key$3)) )
and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
09-23-2008

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009
@ad<=20020222
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009
(375/271).ccls. or (3751272).ccls. or (375/273).ccls. or

(375/295).ccls. or (375/303).ccls. or (375/305).ccls. or
(33211 17).ccls.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009
((375/271).ccls. or (375/272).ccls. or (3751273).ccls.

or (375/295).ccls. or (375/303).ccls. or (375/305).ccls.
or (33211 17).ccls. ) and (@ad<=20020222 ) and
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

(327/114).ccls.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

or (327/114).ccls. ) and (transmitter$ same ($msk or
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

shift near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

near2 key$3)) ) and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009
442671O.pn. or 5454009.pn. or 5812604.pn. or

5216391.pn. or 5990825.pn. or 4465970.pn.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
OR
04-26-2009
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

near2 key$3)) ) and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009
(3271l26).ccls. and ($msk or (minimum near2 shift

near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

(@ad<=20020222 )
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

frequenc$4) and ($msk or (minimum near2 shift near2
key$3)) and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
04-26-2009

key$3)) and (375/$5.ccls. or 332/$5.ccls. or
327/$5.ccls. )
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
04-26-2009
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009
@ad<=20020222
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

(332/117).ccls.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

or (332/117).ccls. ) and (@ad<=20020222 ) and
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

(327/114).ccls.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

shift near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
OR
04-26-2009
TDBD
near2 key$3)) ) and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009
442671O.pn. or 5454009.pn. or 5812604.pn. or

5216391.pn. or 5990825.pn. or 4465970.pn.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

near2 key$3)) ) and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009
(3271l26).ccls. and ($msk or (minimum near2 shift

near2 key$3))
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
OR
04-26-2009
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
(@ad<=20020222 )
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

key$3)) and (@ad<=20020222)
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009

key$3)) and (375/$5.ccls. or 332/$5.ccls. or
327/$5.ccls. )
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
04-26-2009
5812604.pn. or 5216391.pn. or 5884220.pn.
PGPB, USPT,
USOC, EPAB,
JPAB,DWPI,
TDBD
OR
YES
04-26-2009
INTERNATIONAL S EARCH REPORT
1;~;;;1t;;;~~~n8N;
A. CLASSIFICATION OF ~BJECT MATTER

IPC 7
H04L27 20
According to International Patent Classification (IPC) orto both national classification and IPC
B. FIELDS SEARCHED
Minimum documentation searched (classification system followed by classification symbols)
IPC 7
H04L
G01S
Documentation searched other than minimum documentation to the extent that such documents are included in the fields searched
Electronic data base consulted during the international search (name of data base and, where practical, search terms used)
EPO-Internal,
WPI
Data,
INSPEC,
PAJ,
COMPENDEX
C. DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED TO BE RELEVANT

Category 0
Citation of document, with indication, where appropriate, of the relevant passages
US 5
812 604 A
(FRUIT
abstract
column
1,
1i
column
2,
line 28 -column
1i
AL)
1-3,6,7
1998 (1998-09-22)
22 September
column 6,
ET
LARRY JOHN
Relevant to claim No.
ne 7
ne 54
1i
ne 20
1i
3,
line 29
ne 63
4,5,8,9
--Y
US 5
1
216 391
June 1993
(SHIRAISHI
KENICHI
ET AL)
1-3,6,7
(1993-06-01)
abstract
claim 1
figure
11
[K]
o
---
Further documents are listed in the continuation of box C.
Special categories of cited documents:
'A' document defining the general state of the art which is not
considered to be of particular relevance
'E' earlier document but pUblished on or aftElr the international
filing date
'L' document which may throw doubts on priority claim(s) or
which is cited to establish the publication date of another
citation or other special reason (as specified)
'0' document referring to an oral disclosure, use, exhibition or
other means
'P' document pUblished prior to the international filing date but
later than the priority date claimed
Date of the actual completion of the international search
12 June
2003
Name and mailing address of the ISA

European Patent Office, P.B. 5818 Patentlaan 2
NL - 2280 HV Rijswijk
Tel. (+31-70) 340-2040, Tx. 31 651 epo nl,
Fax: (+31-70)340-3016
4,5,8,9
-/--
[]
Patent family members are listed in annex.
'T' later document pUblished after the international filing date

or priority date and not in conflict with the application but
cited to understand the principle or theory underlying the
invention
'X' document of particular relevance; the claimed invention
cannot be considered novel or cannot be considered to
involve an inventive step when the document is taken alone
'Y' document of particular relevance; the claimed invention
cannot be considered to involve an inventive step when the
document is combined with one or more other such documents, such combination being obvious to a person skilled
in the art.
'&' document member ofthe same patent family
Date of mailing of the international search report
24/06/2003
Authorized officer
Reilly,
Form PCT/ISN210 (second sheet) (July 1992)
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INTERNATIONAL SEARCH REPORT
C.(Continuation) DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED TO BE RELEVANT

Category
Cnation of document, with indication,where appropriate, of the relevant passages
EP 0 822 421 A (TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD)

4 February 1998 (1998-02-04)
abstract
column 3, line 50 -column 4, line 4
US 5 884 220 A (FARMER DOMINIC GERARD ET

AL) 16 March 1999 (1999-03-16)
abstract
column 1, line 32 - line 47
Form PCT/ISAl210 (continuation of second sheet) (July 1992)

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INTERNATIONAL SEARCH REPORT
Patent document
cited in search report
US 5812604
US 5216391
I
A
A
Publication
date
22-09-1998
01-06-1993
Patent family
member(s)
I
AU
Publication
date
WO
3803197 A
9803000 Al
09-02-1998
22-01-1998
JP
JP
JP
4328932 A
2710876 B2
5014425 A
17-11-1992
10-02-1998
22-01-1993
--------------------~--------------------------------------------------
EP 0822421
04-02-1998
JP
JP
CA
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US 5 812 604 A (FRUIT LARRY JOHN ET AL)

22 septembre 1998 (1998-09-22)
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une exposition ou tous autres moyens
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ou la tMorie constituant la base de I'invention
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Citations and explanations
1.
Reference is made to the following documents:
01: US-A-5 812 604
(FRUIT LARRY JOHN ET AL) 22
September 1998
02: US-A-5 216 391 (SHIRAISHI KENICHI ET AL) 1 June
1993
03: EP-A-O 822 421 (TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD) 4 February
1998
04: US-A-5 884 220 (FARMER DOMINIC GERARD ET AL) 16
March 1999
2.
Document 02, which is considered to be the closest

prior art, describes a device for shaping an MSK
minimum phase gradient modulation at a rate T.
It is well known in the technical field in question
that MSK modulation is identical to frequency
modulation at two frequencies.
Therefore, the subject matter of claim 6 differs
from said known device in that it provides
- means for shaping modulation in a plurality of
frequency steps.
As a result of said means, the modulator has a low
high-frequency power consumption and the useful band
is increased.
Form PCT/IPEAJ409 (Box V) (January 1994)
PCT/FR 03/00487
The technical problem to be solved is that of

providing frequency modulation shaping means.
Document D2 proposes a phase modulator that
multiplies a binary baseband signal by a reference
wave signal, which reference signal is obtained by
modulating the level of a signal between two values
in a plurality of steps.
However, person skilled in
the art would not have found any teaching in D2 that

would have led to the use of a plurality of
frequency steps.
The other prior art documents do not contain such

teaching either.
It follows that the subject matter of claim 6
involves an inventive step (PCT Article 33(3)).
3.
Independent claim 1 relates to a method for

transmitting digital data and comprises steps
matching the features of the device according to
claim 6.
Therefore, the subject matter of claim 1 also
4.
Claims 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 contain all the features of

independent claim 1 or 6 because they refer to
independent claim 1 or 6 .
Therefore, they too
comply with requirements of inventive step of the

PCT (PCT Article 33 (3) ) .
5.
Document Dl describes device for shaping frequency

modulation at a rate T, involving an offset
quadrature phase-shift keying modulator (O-QPSK) and
,
an amplitude limiter. Dl also describes a frequency

synthesiser enabling a frequency value to be
selected between two maximum and minimum values in a
plurality of steps.
Form PCTIIPEAl409 (Box V) (January 1994)
PCT/FR 03/00487
Document D3 describes a differential GPS system

enabling positioning accuracy to be increased for
certain users depending on the positioning
correction data.
This data is transmitted via an FM
radio transmission subcarrier.
Document D4 describes a method and a device for

enhancing the overall performance of a DGPS
receiver.
Correction transmission to mobile
stations is made secure by means of the reception of

a plurality of differential stations.
Further observations
6.
The features in the claims are not followed by

reference signs placed between parentheses (PCT Rule
6.2(b)).
7.
Contrary to the requirement of PCT Rule 5.1 (a) (ii) ,

the relevant prior art disclosed in document D2 has
not been indicated in the description, nor has this
document been cited.
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Confirmation:
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Title:
TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL DATA BY MEANS OF A FREQUENCY

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PATENT
In the Claims
1.
of data items each having either a first value or a second value and exhibiting a rate T, by means
efusing a frequency modulator [[able]] to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier
frequency ill at a first frequency value ill + 1/4T representing one of the first value and the
second value and/or a second frequency value ill - 1/4T representing the other of the first value
and the second value,Jhe method including comprising:
in the series during a time interval T[[,]]; and
wherein the modulation from one of the first and second frequency values to the other of
the first and second frequency values during the time interval T modulating is performed via
successive frequency stages in each of which successive frequency stages the frequency is
modulated to have a different respective frequency value, and at the end of the time interval T
the frequency attains [[said]] the other [[one]] of the first and second frequency values that are
representative ofthe data items.
2.
frequency stages for going from ill - 1/4T to ill + 1/4T is the same as for going from ill + 1/4T to
ill - 1/4T.
3.
for going from ill - 1/4T to ill + 1/4T are the same in absolute value as the frequency stages for
going from ill + 1/4T to ill - 1/4T.
4.
(Currently Amended) The method as claimed in[[,]] claim t wherein the number of
frequency stages for going from one of the frequency values to the other is equal to 16.
PATENT
5.
(Currently Amended) The method as claimed in[[,]] claim
wherein the digital data are
transmitted between a reference station and a mobile ef-a, the reference station and the mobile
each configured to receive satellite-based positioning system signals.
6.
(Currently Amended) A device able frequency modulator to implement a frequency
modulation at a rate T according to two predetermined frequencies each representing either a

first value of a data item or a second value of a data item, the modulator comprising a device for
shaping the said microprocessor configured to shape the modulation as several frequency stages
each having a different respective frequency value, during a time interval T.
7.
(Currently Amended) The device modulator as claimed in claim 6, comprising a wherein
the microprocessor [[able]] is further configured to program the frequency stages.
8.
(Currently Amended) The device modulator as claimed in claim 7, furthermore 6, further
comprising a field programmable gate array, linked to the microprocessor, a device of "FPGA"
type able to shape the modulation as a function of data to be transmitted and of the programmed
stages.
9.
(Currently Amended) A frequency The modulator as claimed in claim 6, further
comprising a device able to shape a frequency modulation according to claim 6 and, linked to it,
a device for generating instantaneous frequencies using a "DDS" function a direct digital
synthesis device to generate instantaneous frequencies corresponding to the modulation.
10.
(Currently Amended) The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the number of
11.
(Currently Amended) The method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the number of
12.
(Currently Amended) The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the digital data are
PATENT
13.
14.
15.
of data items each having either a first value or a second value and exhibiting a rate T, by meaRS
and the second value, the method comprising:
the method including the step of modulating modulating, using the frequency modulator,
the central carrier frequency ill from one of the first and second frequency values representing
the value of one of the data items in the series to the other of the first and second frequency
values representing the value of the next data item in the series during a time interval T[[,]]; and
the first aRd second frequency values during the time interval T modulating is performed via
representative of the data items, and wherein the number of frequency stages for going from one
of the frequency values to the other of the frequency values is equal to 16.
16.
of data items each having either a first value or a second value and exhibiting a rate T, by meaRS
PATENT
and the second value, the method including the step of comprising:
in the series during a time interval T[[,]]; and
the first and second frequency values during the time intefal T modulating is performed via
representative ofthe data items, and wherein the number of frequency stages for going from one
of the frequency values to the other of the frequency values is equal to one of is 8 [[and]] or 32.
PATENT
REMARKS/ARGUMENTS
The foregoing amendments and the remarks that follow are intended to impart precision
to the claims, and more particularly point out the invention, rather than to avoid prior art.
Claims 1-16 were rejected. No claims have been canceled or added. Therefore, claims 116 remain pending in the application (the independent claims are 1,6, 15, and 16). Various
claims have been amended as indicated above.
OBJECTIONS
The Examiner has objected to the drawings (specifically, Figure 7). A replacement sheet
for Figure 7 is provided with this response. Figure 7 has been amended to add new text labels to
elements 2,3,21, and 22. No new matter has been added.

The Examiner has rejected claims 1-5 and 10-16 as being directed to non-statutory
matter. Applicant has amended independent claims 1, 15, and 16 to recite "modulating, using
the frequency modulator." The frequency modulator is a specific machine/particular apparatus
tied to the method as recited. Accordingly, Applicant requests that this rejection now be
withdrawn.

A.
The Examiner has rejected claims 6-9 as failing to comply with the enablement
requirement. Applicant has amended independent claim 6 to recite a "frequency modulator"

comprising "a microprocessor configured to shape the modulation as several frequency stages
each having a different respective frequency value." The prior recitation of a device has been
removed. Applicant respectfully submits that the term "microprocessor" has a definite meaning
to one skilled in the art, and that claim 6 as amended recites a proper functional limitation (i.e.,
"to shape the modulation"). The originally-filed specification describes (at paragraphs 0057 and
0058) the use of a microprocessor programmed to implement the recited functionality.
PATENT
Dependent claim 8 has been amended to recite that the frequency modulator further
comprises a field programmable gate array (described in the specification at paragraph 0060).
Dependent claim 9 has been amended to recite that the frequency modulator further comprises a
direct digital synthesis device (described in the specification at paragraphs 0057 and 0060). In
light of these various amendments, Applicant respectfully requests that this rejection of claims 69 now be withdrawn.
B.
Claims 1-16 have been rejected, as failing to comply with the enablement requirement.
The Examiner states that the claimed "successive frequency stages" in claims 1-4,6, 7, 10, 11,
15 and 16, is not clear from the disclosure. Specifically, the Examiner queries how the
frequency stages can be equated to the carrier frequencies shown in Figure 2. First, it should be
noted that the original specification describes Figure 2 as providing an example of MSK
frequency modulation (paragraph 0036). The specification uses Figure 3 to illustrate a
comparison of conventional MSK modulation to MSK modulation using 16 frequency stages
(MSKI6, at paragraph 0048).
In Figure 3, conventional MSK modulation is illustrated by a dashed line, which shows
two frequency states (1 and -1). MSK16 is illustrated by the solid line. As described in the
specification, the frequency stages are implemented using successive frequency values. Figure 3
illustrates these successive values (which roughly appear as steps with different values in Figure
3). The specification gives an example of coefficients k j , which are used to obtain these
frequency values (paragraph 0050). Paragraph 0051 describes a set of opposite coefficients used
to obtain the successive different frequency values going from 1 to -1.
The Examiner also queries how the frequency ranges in Figure 4 relate to the frequencies
shown in Figure 2. As just mentioned above, Figure 2 shows MSK modulation. Figure 3 shows
that MSK16 modulation will have successive frequency values during duration T. As described
in the specification, it is only at the end of duration T at which the desired frequency for MSK
and MSK16 will correspond. Thus, in viewing Figure 4, it is observed that the dashed line for
MSK exhibits frequency states 1 and -1 (as is also illustrated in Fig. 2).
The frequencies for MSKI6, shown by the solid line, have successive frequency values
(or stages), but at the end of each duration T, it is observed that the frequency for MSK16
PATENT
coincides with the frequency for MSK (see, e.g., original specification paragraphs 0018, 0045,
and 0049). Note that the specification states in paragraph 0049 that some of the successive
frequency stages (or values) exceed the frequency to be attained to achieve compatibility with
conventional MSK modulation (e.g., the MSK16 curve in Figure 4 exhibits frequency values
greater than 1 during a portion of duration T).
In light of the above remarks, Applicant respectfully submits that the successive stages
are fully enabled by the original specification, and Applicant requests that this rejection of claims
1-16 be withdrawn.
C.
Claim 8 has been rejected as being indefinite. Applicant has amended claim 8 to recite "a
field programmable gate array." Applicant submits that this phrase has a definite meaning to
one skilled in the art, and Applicant respectfully requests that this rejection now be withdrawn.
PATENT
CONCLUSION
Applicant's other claims not explicitly discussed above depend, directly or indirectly,
from Applicant's independent claims and are believed allowable for at least the reasons discussed
above. Applicant believes that the Examiner's other arguments not discussed above are moot in
light of the above arguments, but reserves the right to later address these arguments.
It is respectfully submitted that all of the Examiner's objections have been addressed and
that the application is now in order for allowance. Accordingly, reconsideration of the application
and allowance thereof is courteously solicited.
that may be due. Furthermore, if an extension is required, then Applicant hereby requests such an
extension.
/John P. Ward/
JohnP. Ward
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2b)[8J This action is non-final.
4)[8J Claim(s) 1-16 is/are pending in the application.
5)0 Claim(s) _ _ is/are allowed.
6)[8J Claim(s) 1-16 is/are rejected.
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DETAILED ACTION
1.
Priority
2.
Receipt is acknowledged of papers submitted under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d), which
papers have been placed of record in the file.
Drawings
3.
The drawings are objected to because elements 2,3 21 and 22 in figure 7 should
be properly labeled. Corrected drawing sheets in compliance with 37 CFR 1.121 (d) are
required in reply to the Office action to avoid abandonment of the application. Any
amended replacement drawing sheet should include all of the figures appearing on the
immediate prior version of the sheet, even if only one figure is being amended. The
figure or figure number of an amended drawing should not be labeled as "amended." If
a drawing figure is to be canceled, the appropriate figure must be removed from the
replacement sheet, and where necessary, the remaining figures must be renumbered
and appropriate changes made to the brief description of the several views of the
drawings for consistency. Additional replacement sheets may be necessary to show the
renumbering of the remaining figures. Each drawing sheet submitted after the filing date
of an application must be labeled in the top margin as either "Replacement Sheet" or
"New Sheet" pursuant to 37 CFR 1.121 (d). If the changes are not accepted by the
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examiner, the applicant will be notified and informed of any required corrective action in
the next Office action. The objection to the drawings will not be held in abeyance.

4.
35 U.S.C. 101 reads as follows:

Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of
matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the
conditions and requirements of this title.
Claims 1-5,10-16 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 101 because the claimed invention is
directed to non-statutory subject matter.
5.
The claimed, " a [A] method of transmitting digital data comprising a series of
data items each having either a first value or a second value and exhibiting a rate T, by
means of a frequency modulator able to modulate as a function of the data, a central
carrier frequency fO at a first frequency value fO + 1/4T representing one of the first
value and the second value and/or
a second frequency value fO- 1/4T representing the other of the first value and the
second value, the method including modulating the central carrier frequency fO from one
of the first and second frequency values representing the value of one of the data items
in the series to the other of the first and second frequency values representing the value
of the next data item in the series during a time interval T---" in claims 1,15 and16 is not
tied to anther class, such as particular apparatus nor recite any physical element to
transform the claimed subject matter to anything 1.
Diamond v. Diehr, 450 U.S 175, 184 (1981); Parker v. Flook, 437 U.S 584, 588 n. 9 (1978); Gottschalk
v. Benson, 409, U.S 63,70 (1972); and Deer, 84 U.S. 780, 787-88 (1876).
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Claims 2-5, 10-14 are inherently rejected as being dependent on the rejected base
claims.

6.
The following is a quotation of the first paragraph of 35 U.S.C. 112:

The specification shall contain a written description of the invention, and of the manner and process of
making and using it, in such full, clear, concise, and exact terms as to enable any person skilled in the
art to which it pertains, or with which it is most nearly connected, to make and use the same and shall
set forth the best mode contemplated by the inventor of carrying out his invention.
Claims 6-9 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112, first paragraph, as failing to comply with
the enablement requirement. The claim(s) contains subject matter which was not
described in the specification in such a way as to enable one skilled in the art to which it
pertains, or with which it is most nearly connected, to make and/or use the invention.
The claimed limitation, "a device (see element 1) able to implement able to implement a
frequency modulation at a rate T according to two predetermined frequencies each
representing either a first value of a data item or a second value of a data item,
comprising a device for shaping the said modulation as several frequency stages each
having a different respective frequency value during a time interval T," in claim 6, as a
whole reads as covering every conceivable device for achieving the stated result.
Interpreting the claimed language in light of the specification, the device appear to be
item 1 in figure and the second device for performing the shaping the modulation
appears to be item 20 in figure 7. However, at line 1 of page 8, the specification states
that item 20 may be included in the microprocessor. Therefore, if the device which
perform the shaping of the modulated signal (item 20) is incorporated within the
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microprocessor (item 10) as disclosed and, the device (item 1) claimed in line 1 includes
only the microprocessor, it is the microprocessor which performs every considerable
stated result.
7.
Claims 5-9 are inherently rejected as being dependent on the rejected base
claim.
8.

9.
Claims 1-16 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112, first paragraph, as failing to
comply with the enablement requirement. The claim(s) contains subject matter which
was not described in the specification in such a way as to enable one skilled in the art to
which it pertains, or with which it is most nearly connected, to make and/or use the
invention.
10.
the claimed "---successive frequency stages" in claims 1-4,6,7,10,11,15 and 16 is
not clear from the disclosure as to how the frequency stages are used in modulating the
data, +1 and -1. It is disclosed with respect figures 3 and 4 that the frequency stages
modulate the first and the second data. However, if each of the carrier frequencies,
frO+1/4T and fO-1/4t , are within the frequency stages shown in figures 3 and 4, how can
the stages be equated to the carrier frequencies shown in figure 2? Looking at figures 3
and 4 it is not clear how the frequency stages of 16 come up with. It is also confusing
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how the frequency ranges in figure 4 are equated with the carrier frequencies shown in
figure 2. Is it the frequency range of 1 and -1 or the frequency range of 2 and -2 shown
in figure 4 which is/are equivalent to the carrier frequencies of fO+1/4yT and fO-1/4T
shown in figure 2?
11.
Claims 5, 8, 9, 12-14 are inherently rejected as being dependent on the rejected
base.
12.
The following is a quotation of the second paragraph of 35 U.S.C. 112:

The specification shall conclude with one or more claims particularly pointing out and distinctly
claiming the subject matter which the applicant regards as his invention.
13.
Claim 8 is rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112, second paragraph, as being indefinite
for failing to particularly point out and distinctly claim the subject matter which applicant
regards as the invention.
The claimed "FPGA type" in claim 8 is vague and indefinite. What type FPGA is the
claimed limitation referring to?
Conclusion
14.
applicant's disclosure. US patent numbers 5,216,391, 5,524,087 and 7,123,666 issued

to Shiraishi et ai., Kawamura et al and Brown et al. respectively disclose a GMS having
a staircase pulses.
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Shiraishi et al.
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Kawamura et al.
708/276
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Brown et al.
375/303
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PATENT

In re Application of
Gerard DUSSARRAT et al.
Confirmation No. 9281
u.s. Patent Application No.1 0/503,389
Group Art Unit: 2611
Filed: August 3, 2004
Examiner: Nurul M. MATIN
For:
TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL DATA BY MEANS OF A FREQUENCY MODULATOR

AMENDMENT AND RESPONSE UNDER 37 CFR 1.111
Mail Stop Amendment

P.O. Box 1450
Sir:
In response to the Office Action dated January 11, 2008, a reply being due April 11,
2008, Applicant submits a request and fee for a three-month extension of time, extending the
reply from April 11, 2008 to July 11, 2008, please amend the above-identified application as
follows:
Amendments to the claims - page 2.

Remarks/Arguments - page 6.
Application No.: 10/503,389
This listing of claims will replace all prior versions and listings of claims in the
application:
Listing of claims:
1.
(Currently amended) A method of transmitting digital data comprising a series of data
items each having either a first value or a second value and exhibiting a rate T, by means of a
frequency modulator able to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier frequency
to
at
to + 1/4T representing one of the first value and the second value and/or
value to - 1/4T representing the other of the first value and the second
a first frequency value

a second frequency
value,
the method including modulating the central carrier frequency
to from
one of the first and
second frequency values representing the value of one of the data items in the series to the
other of the first and second frequency values representing the value of the next data item in the
series during a time interval T,
the first and second frequency values during the time interval T is performed via successive
frequency stages in each of which successive frequency stages the frequency is modulated to
have a different respective frequency value not representative of a data item, and at the end of
the time interval T the frequency attains said other one of the first and second frequency values
that are representative of the data items.
2.
(Previously presented) The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the number of
frequency stages for going from to - 1/4T to to + 1/4T is the same as for going from to + 1/4T to
to - 1/4T.
3.
(Previously presented) The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the frequency stages
for going from to - 1/4T to to + 1/4T are the same in absolute value as the frequency stages for
going from to + 1/4T to to - 1/4T.
4.
(Previously presented) The method as claimed in, claim 1 wherein the number of
5.
(Previously presented) The method as claimed in, claim 1 wherein the digital data are
transmitted between a reference station and a mobile of a satellite-based positioning system.
6.
(Currently amended) A device able to implement a frequency modulation at a rate T
according to two predetermined frequencies each representing either a first value of a data item
or a second value of a data item, comprising a device for shaping the said modulation as
several frequency stages each having a different respective frequency value not representative
of a data item, during a time interval T.
7.
(Previously presented) The device as claimed in claim 6, comprising a microprocessor
able to program the frequency stages.
8.
(Previously presented) The device as claimed in claim 7, furthermore comprising, linked
to the microprocessor, a device of "FPGA" type able to shape the modulation as a function of
9.
(Previously presented) A frequency modulator, comprising a device able to shape a
frequency modulation according to claim 6 and, linked to it, a device for generating
instantaneous frequencies using a "DDS" function.
1O.
11.
12.
(Previously presented) The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the digital data are
13.
14.
15.
(New) A method of transmitting digital data comprising a series of data items each
having either a first value or a second value and exhibiting a rate T, by means of a frequency
modulator able to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier frequency
to
at a first
to + 1/4T representing one of the first value and the second value and/or a
second frequency value to - 1/4T representing the other of the first value and the second value,
the method including the step of modulating the central carrier frequency to from one of
frequency value
the first and second frequency values representing the value of one of the data items in the
series to the other of the first and second frequency values representing the value of the next
data item in the series during a time interval T,
have a different respective frequency value, and at the end of the time interval T the frequency
attains said other one of the first and second frequency values that are representative of the
data items, wherein the number of frequency stages for going from one of the frequency values
to the other of the frequency values is equal to 16.
16.
(New) A method of transmitting digital data comprising a series of data items each
having either a first value or a second value and exhibiting a rate T, by means of a frequency
modulator able to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier frequency
to
at a first
to + 1/4T representing one of the first value and the second value and/or a
second frequency value to - 1/4T representing the other of the first value and the second value,
frequency value
the method including the step of modulating the central carrier frequency
to
from one of
have a different respective frequency value, and at the end of the time interval T the frequency
attains said other one of the first and second frequency values that are representative of the
data items, wherein the number of frequency stages for going from one of the frequency values
to the other of the frequency values is equal to one of 8 and 32.
REMARKS
Reconsideration and allowance in view of the foregoing amendments and the following
remarks is respectfully requested.
Claim amendments/Status
In this response, claims 1 and 6 have been amended and new independent claims 15 and
16 are presented for examination.
Claims 1 and 6 have been amended to remove the phrase" ... not representative of a
data item ... ".

New independent claim 15 is based upon claim 1 in combination with claim 4, and thus
includes the recitation that" ... the number of frequency stages for going from one of the
frequency values to the other is equal to 16." The Examiner has indicated that claim 4 would be
allowable if rewritten in independent form, and thus claim 15 is deemed to stand in prima facie
condition for allowance.
New independent claim 16 is based upon claim 1 in combination with claim 4, and
includes the recitation that "... the number of frequency stages for going from one of the
frequency values to the other is equal to one of 8 and 32." None of the cited prior art discloses
or suggests the use of either 8 or 32 frequency stages, and thus claim 16 is deemed to be
allowable over the art for at least this reason.
Rejections under 35 USC 112
Claim 1 is rejected under 35 USC 112 first paragraph, inasmuch as it is alleged that the
specification does not show the process of successive frequency stages, in each of which
successive frequency stages the frequency is modulated to have a different respective
frequency value not representative of a data item.
The Applicant respectfully traverses this
rejection.
It is noted that the specification refers to the use of frequency stages, in particular
successive frequency stages, and describes non-limiting example of such frequency stages, in
numerous passages (for example page 3, lines 9 to 27; page 5, lines 23 to 25; page 5, lines 30
to 33; page 6, lines 7 to 9; page 6, lines 19 to 22; page 7, lines 13 to 19).
A non-limiting example of the use of successive frequency stages is illustrated in Figures

3 and 4. It can be seen that, in this example, the modulation from one of the frequency values
representing a data item (in this case fO+ 1/4T) to the other of the frequency values representing
a data item (in this case fO-1/4T) is performed via 16 frequency stages occurring in succession,
obtained using the coefficients provided at page 6, lines 23 to 26. It is clear from the figure that
frequency stages occur in succession (for example from examination of the structure of the
curve of Figures 3 and 4 as a function of time) and that the frequency values do not represent
the data items (in this example it is the frequency values fO+ 1/4T and fO-1/4T that represent
data items, 1 and -1 respectively).
In light of the above, it is respectfully submitted that the specification clearly shows the
use of successive frequency stages as claimed. Accordingly, the rejection of claim 1 under 35
USC 112, first paragraph is traversed and is requested to be withdrawn.
Rejections under 35 USC 102 and 35 USC 103
Claim 1 provides a method of transmitting digital data according to which a central
carrier frequency fO is modulated from one of a first and second frequency value (fO+ 1/4T and
fO-1/4T) representing the value of one of the data items in a series to the other of the first and
second frequency values representing the value of the next data item in the series during a time
interval T. The method provides that the modulation from one of the first and second frequency
values to the other of the first and second frequency values during the time interval T is
performed via successive frequency stages in each of which successive frequency stages the
frequency is modulated to have a different respective frequency value, and at the end of the
time interval T the frequency attains said other one of the first and second frequency values that
are representative of the data items.
The use of the successive frequency stages aims to provide, for particular embodiments
applied to MSK modulation schemes, improved spectral occupancy without additional intersymbol crosstalk, in comparison to alternative schemes such as Gaussian MSK (GMSK)
schemes. It is clear from the specification that the successive frequency stages are intended to
provide desired spectral characteristics but do not change the encoding scheme - a two state
encoding is used in which the data values are represented by the first and second frequency
values fO+ 1/4T and fO-1/4T.
In contrast, Pommier et al. aims to provide a pre-coding scheme that modifies a twostate MSK encoding (described for instance at col.5, lines 36 to 45) to be a 3-state or 5-state
encoding (represented for instance in Tables I and II) based on a combination of phase and
frequency shift. Each of the combinations of phase and frequency in Tables I and II is used to
represent a data item in a series.
Pommier et al. does not disclose modulating from one of a first and second frequency
value representing the value of a data item in a series to the other of the first and second
frequency value representing the value of the next data item in the series via successive
frequency stages, as required by the claimed invention. Instead in Pommier, modulation from
one combination of phase and frequency representing a data item to another combination of
phase and frequency representing the next data item in a series is performed directly, without
going through intervening successive frequency stages. Thus, Pommier et al. neither discloses
nor suggests the invention of claim 1.
In light of the above comments, it is respectfully submitted that claim 1 is clearly both
novel and inventive in view of Pommier et al. Equivalent arguments apply to claim 6, and it is
respectfully submitted that claim 6 is also both novel and inventive in view of Pommier et al.
None of the other documents cited by the Examiner, considered alone or in combination,
overcome the above noted deficiencies of Pommier et al.
Therefore, the rejections of claims 1-3, 6 and 10-11 under 35 USC 102 as being
anticipated by Pommier et al.; and the rejections under 35 USC 103 of claims 5 and 12 to 14,
in view of Pommier et al. taken with Fruit et al.; claim 7 in light of Pommier et al. in view of
DiMassimo et al.; claim 8 in view of Pommier et al. , DiMassimo et al. and Carmicheal et al.; and
claim 9 in view of Pommier et al. in view of Gilmore, are summarily traversed for at least the
reasons advanced above.
Conclusion
All issues and rejections having been addressed, it is respectfully submitted that the
present application is in condition for allowance and a Notice to that effect is earnestly solicited.
The Examiner is invited to telephone the undersigned, Applicant's attorney of record, to

facilitate advancement of the present application.
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1.
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11/30/2007 has been entered.
Response to Arguments
2.
Applicant's arguments filed October 31 s t, 2007 have been fully considered but
they are not persuasive.

1.

2.
Claim 1 is rejected under 35 U.S.C. 112, first paragraph, as failing to comply with
the enablement requirement. The c1aim(s) contains subject matter which was not
described in the specification in such a way as to enable one skilled in the art to which it
pertains, or with which it is most nearly connected, to make and/or use the invention.
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Claim 1 recites that the modulation form one of the first and second frequency
values to the other of the first and second frequency values during the time interval T is
performed via successive frequency stages in each of which successive frequency
stages the frequency is modulated to have a different respective frequency value not
representative of a data item. However, the claim is not enabled because the
specification does not show the process of successive frequency stages, in other words
he failed to show how one of ordinary skill in the art will know how to enable the
invention in a way to make or use the invention via successive frequency stages.

3.
The following is a quotation of the appropriate paragraphs of 35 U.S.C. 102 that
form the basis for the rejections under this section made in this Office action:
A person shall be entitled to a patent unless (b) the invention was patented or described in a printed publication in this or a foreign country or in public
use or on sale in this country, more than one year prior to the date of application for patent in the United
States.
4.
Claims 1-3,6 and 10-11 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102(b) as being
anticipated by Pommier, US 4426710.

Re c1aim1, Pommier discloses that a method of transmitting digital data
comprising a series of data items having either a first or a second value and exhibiting
a rate T by means of a frequency modulator able to modulate as a function of the data
(fig. 1, col. 5, line 36 "for a rate of a flow to be transmitted equal to 1fT"), a central
carrier frequency to (col. 5, line 37,
II
in a channel of central frequency f(c)(as to)") at a
first frequency value to+1I4T representing one of the first value and the second value
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and/or a second frequency value fO-1/4T representing the other of the first value and the
second value, the method including: modulating the central carrier frequency fO from
one of the first and second frequency values representing the value of one of the items
in the series to the other of the first and second frequency values representing the value
of the next data item in the series during a time interval T, wherein the modulation form
one of the first and second frequency values to the other of the first and second
frequency values during the time interval T is performed via successive frequency
stages in each of which successive frequency stages the frequency is modulated to
have a different respective frequency value not representative of a data item, and at the
end of the time interval T the frequency attains said other one of the first and second
frequency values that are representative of the data items( fig.1, col. 5, line 36-40, "the
modulation with two phase states must be performed on a carrier of frequency F.sub. 1
=f.sub.c -1/4T and see table I and II for the first and second frequency values to the
other of the first and second frequency values during a time interval T, via successive
frequency stages, for example in Table II, when the phase shift is positive then the
frequency is f.sub.c +1/4T and when phase shift is negative then the frequency is
f.sub.c -1/4T and when is 0 then the frequency is f.sub.c, where the data item goes from
the first frequency to the second through successive frequency stages to attain the
desired frequency (fc+I/4T) at the end of the duration T.
Re claim 2, Pommier discloses the method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
number of frequency stages for going from fO-1/4T to fO+1/4T is the same as for going
from fO+1/4T to fO-1/4T(c01.5, line 38-40, in order to have a 360 degree full a cycle, you
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need to go from fO-1/4T to fO+I/4T(same as f.sub.c -1/4T to f.sub.c +1/4T) which is same
thing as going from fO+I/4T to fO-1/4T).
frequency stages for'going from fO-1/4T to fO+I/4T are the same in absolute value as the
frequency stages for going from fO+I/4T to fO-1/4T(as claim 2, only thing is when
absolute value going from -1 to 1 is the same as going from 1 to -1 to have full 360
degree Cycle).
Re claim 6, Pommier discloses a device able to implement a frequency
modulation at a rate T according to two predetermined frequencies each representing
either a first value of a data item or a second value of a data item, comprising a
device for shaping the said modulation as several frequency stages each having a
different respective frequency value not representative of a data item, during a time
interval T (fig. 8, co.1, line 51-52, also, col.2, line 32-33, "there is a shaping filter,
between the division by two and the multiplication circuits and the amplitude-frequency
diagram of the shaping filter used in the modulator in FIG. 8").
Re claims 10-11, which claim the same subject matter as recited in claim 4.
Therefore, claims 10-11 have been analyzed and rejected with respect to claim 4.

5.
The following.is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 103(a) which forms the basis for all
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invention was made to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which said SUbject matter pertains.
6.
Claims 5,12-14 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103(a) as being unpatentable over
Pommier, US 4426710 in view of Fruit et ai, US 5454009.

Re claim 5, Pommier fails to teach the digital data are transmitted between a
reference station and a mobile of a satellite-based positioning system. However, Fruit
teaches the digital data are transmitted between a reference station and a mobile of a
satellite-based positioning system (col. 7, line 65-66, "when the remote station transmits
the spread modulated data signal to the satellite. Another way of saying that modulated
data signal are transmitted from remote station (as reference station) to satellite").
Therefore, the combined teaching of Pommier and Fruit as a whole would have
been rendered obvious the arrangement of the digital data are transmitted between a
reference station and a mobile of a satellite-based positioning system as thought in Fruit
into Pommier for the benefit of a satellite communication link couples the receiving
portion and the transmitting portion of the system and also communication satellites that
broadcast radio, television computer and other data messages.
6.
Claim 7 is rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103(a) as being unpatentable over Pommier,
US 4426710 in view of DiMassimo et ai, US 4465970.
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Re claim 7, Pommier fails to teach that a microprocessor able to program the

frequency stages. However- DiMassimo does teach a microprocessor able to program
the frequency stages (col. 23, line 16-19, "a clock frequency can be selected for the
microprocessor 12 to be able to properly implement the program. On the other hand;
microprocessor 12 is able to implement the program in a frequency stage).
Therefore, the combined teaching of Pommier and DiMassimo as a whole, would
have been rendered obvious the arrangement of a microprocessor able to program the
frequency stages as thought in DiMassimo into Pommier for the benefit of no program
changes are required to handle higher rates of data.
7.
US 4426710, DiMassimo et ai, US 4465970 and in view of Carmichael et ai, US

6308311.
Re claim 8, Pommier and DiMassimo fail to teach that linked to the
microprocessor, a device of "FPGA" type able to shape the modulation as a function of
data to be transmitted and of the programmed stages. However, Carmichael does teach
a device of "FPGA" type able to shape the modulation as a function of data to be
transmitted and of the programmed stages (col. 2, line 30-33, "since an FPGA is able to
customize configuration data at a rate much faster than that of a microprocessor, FPGA
interface cables having an on-board FPGA provide superior performance").
Therefore, the combined teaching of Pommier, DiMassimo and Carmichael as a
whole, would have been rendered obvious the arrangement of a device of "FPGA" type
able to shape the modulation as a function of data to be transmitted and of the
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programmed stages as thought in Carmichael into Pommier and DiMassimo for the
benefit of the data at a rate much faster than that of a microprocessor.
8.
US 4426710 and in view of Gilmore US 5757239.

Re claim 9, Pommier teaches a frequency modulator, comprising a device able to
shape a frequency modulation according to claim 6(see claim 6). But Pommier fails to
teach a device for generating instantaneous frequencies using a "DDS" function.
However, Gilmore does teach a device for generating instantaneous frequencies using
a "DDS" function (fig. 4, co1.11, line 61-63, "direct digital synthesizer (DDS) 402 serves
as a variable reference source means for generating a selected one of a plurality of
reference frequency signal").
Therefore, the combined teaching of Pommier and Gilmore as a whole, would
have been rendered obvious the arrangement of a device for generating instantaneous
frequencies using a "DDS" function as thought in Gilmore into Pommier for the spectral
purity of signal produced by DDS 402.

9.
Claim 4 is objected to as being dependent upon a rejected base claim, but would
be allowable if rewritten in independent form including all of the limitations of the base
claim and any intervening claims.
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Conclusion

examiner should be directed to Nurul M. Matin whose telephone number is 571-2701188. The examiner can normally be reached on mon-fri (7:30-5:00).
If attempts to
re~ch
the examiner by telephone are unsuccessful, the examiner's
supervisor, Mohammad Ghayour can be reached on 571-272-3021. The fax phone

Information regarding the status of an
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DATE
NAME
INMI
5,812,604
1998-09-22
INMI
INMI
5,216,391
1993-06-01
Shiraishi Kenichi et al
5,884,220
1999-03-16
Farmer Dominic Gerard et al
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Pommier, Daniel
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08-1984
DiMassimo et al.
324/116
US-5,454,009 A
09-1995
Fruit et al.
375/130
US-5,467,373 A
11-1995
Ketterling, Hans-Peter
375/327
US-5,757,239 A
05-1998
Gilmore, Robert P.
331/18
US-5,942,955 A
08-1999
Matui, Hitosi
332/101
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Carmichael et al.
716/16
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6
81
5110 and 5112 and 5115
U5-PGPUBi
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0709:30
591
476
592
1787610
593
19478
595
1013
596
75
597
1635
598
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511
7
6079
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13: 18
511
8
20171
digital near transmission$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:19
511
9
5117 near4 5118
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:19
512
0
1476376
5117 near$3 5118
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:20
512
2
5117 with 5118
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:20
512
3
1637
375/305, 375/274, 375/286,

332/100, 332/117
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:36
512
4
("4897620" 1 "5022054").PN.
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT;
U50CR
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:37
512
5
1786246
MSK or (minimum shift keying) or

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:48
512
6
88622

adj2 frequ,ency
U5PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:48
512
7
522807
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:48
512
8
449
5125 same 5126 same 5127
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT;
EPO; JPO
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:49
512
9
12
("5148179" 1 "5323322" 1 "5345244"

I "5436632" I "5477458" I
"5495257" I "5523761" I "5523763"
1 "5563607" 1"5563917" 1
"5621646" I "5691723").PN.
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT;
USOCR
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:53
513
0
("4406009").PN.
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
OFF
2006/11/07 14:50
513
1
("3619502").PN.
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
OFF
2006/11/07 14:53
513
2
101
frequenc$3 same 1/4T
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2007/05/10 10:07
513
3
133365
modulat$2 and (successive$2 or

iterativ$2 proceed$3)
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:06
513
4
27
5132 and 5133
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:09
513
5
17
5134 and carrier
U5-PGPUB;
USPAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:19
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("3816657" 1 "4344178" 1"4375099"
1 "4389722" 1"4423390" 1
"4455651" 1"4587661" 1"4653053"
1 "4707839" 1"4748622" 1
"4765753" 1 "4821120" 1 "4901368"
1"4907181" 1"4932070" 1
"4943976" I "4953178" 1"4977578"
1"5020075" '1"5144640" I
"5151919" 1"5157686" 1"5170411"
1 "5177765" 1"5177766" 1
"5189683" 1 "5204876" 1 "5210770"
1 "B1Re32905" 1 "Re32905").PN.
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT;
U50CR
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:32
digital same data same transmit$5
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:34
85212
reference same station
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:35
513
9
79025
satellite same system
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:35
514
0
2981
5137 and 5138 and 5139
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:39
514
1
5135 and satellite
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:21
514
2
5135 and 5137 and 5138 and 5139
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:45
514
3
5135 and 5137 and 5139
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:45
514
4
"10503389"
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:03
514
5
"20050111578"
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:03
514
7
5135 and satellite and

microprocessor
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:21
514
8
5135 and microprocessor
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:23
514
9
microprocessor near2 program

near2 frequency same stage$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:24
515
0
176
microprocessor near2 frequency

same stage$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:25
515
2

adj3 stage$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:25
515
4
1485
microprocessor near frequency$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:34
515
5
2325
M5K
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:31
515
6
16
5154 and 5155
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:31
513
6
29
513
7
115143
513
8
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microprocessor near program near
frequency$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:37
microprocessor near able near

program near frequency$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:38
515
9
microprocessor near capable near

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:38
516
0

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:39
516
1
microprocessor near (capable or

able) near program$3 near
frequency$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:40
516
2
91

able) near program$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 08:50
516
3
27722
FPGA or (field programmable gate

array) near shape near modulation
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:55
516
4
2039338
005 or (direct digital synthesis)
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:07
516
5
5162 and 5163 and 5164
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:57
516
6
24034
5163 and 5164
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:57
516
7
1663
microprocessor near frequency
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:08
516
8
39
5163 and 5164 and 5167
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:07
516
9
96082
005
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:07
517
0
5163 and 5167 and 5169
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:07
517
1
8300
microprocessor near program
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:08
517
2
125
5163 and 5171
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:09
517
3
3547469

able) near program$3 near FPGA or
(field programmable gate array)
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 08:57
517
4

near (capable of able) near shape
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 08:54
517
6
20

near M5K
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 08:55
515
7
22
515
8
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able) near program$3 same FPGA or
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0808:57
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:00
375/305
U5-PGPUB;
USPAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:01

same DD5 or (direct digital
synthesis)
US-PGPUB;
USPAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:21
5180 and 5181 and 5182
US-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:06

US-PGPUB;
USPAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:06
5181 and 5182 and 5184
US-PGPUB;
USPAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0809:14
5182 and 5184
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0809:14

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:23
generat$4 near frequenc$4 near

DD5
US-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:46
microprocessor near2 (able or

capable) near2 program adj3
frequency
US-PGPUB;
USPAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:55
519
1

capable) near2 program with
frequency
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:59
519
2

frequenc$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:36
519
4
27718

array) near (able or capable) near
shape near modulation
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 12:41
519
5
27718

shape near modulation near
transmit$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:40
519
6
27718

transmit$3 near satellite
US-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:41
517
8
3547469
518
0
6079
518
1
139
518
2
2011390
518
3
15
518
4
133365
518
5
32
518
6
112176
518
7
3547469
518
8
38
519
0
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transmit$3 near satellite near
system
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:42
digital near data near satellite near

system
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:43
digital near data near transmit$3

near satellite near system
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:44
digital adj2 data near3 transmit$3

near3 satellite near3 system
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:44
27718

array) near2 (able or capable) near
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 12:42
520
2
27718

array) adj2 (able or capable) near
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 12:44
520
3
FPGA adj2 (able or capable) near

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0812:44
520
4
FPGA near2 (able or capable) near

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 12:45
521
0
10
FPGA near modulation
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 12:52
521
6
27718
FPGA
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 12:55
521
7
142
FPGA near4 modulat$5
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:11
521
8
198
FPGA near2 able
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:11
521
9
165
FPGA adj3 able
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:19
522
0
FPGA adj3 able near2 modulat$4
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:20
522
1
FPGA adj3 able near2 shape
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:20
522
2
FPGA adj3 shape
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:36
522
3
FPGA and 375/305
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:28
522
4
FPGA and 375/274
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:28
522
5
22
FPGA and 375/286
JU5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:28
522
6
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:37
519
7
27718
519
8
10
519
9
520
0
19
520
1
FPGA near shape
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FPGA near microprocessor
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:47
[modulat$3 near5 (data or signal)]

and adjus$3 near5 frequenc$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:52
FPGA
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:51
583
5227 and 5229
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:51
523
1
244
5229 and 5228
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:53
523
2
"20050111578"
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2007/05/10 10:04
523
3
frequenc$3 same 1/4T and

successiv~ adj frequency adj stages
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2007/05/10 10:08
523
4

successive adj frequency
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2007/05/10 10:08
523
5
93605

adj2 frequency
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2007/05/10 10:12
523
6
554573
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2007/05/10 10:12
523
7
3430
5235 same 5236
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2007/05/10 10:12
523
8
34
5237 and (successive adj frequency)
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2007/05/10 10:32
523
9
5237 and (375/305)
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2007/05/10 10:30
524
5237 and (1/4T)
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2007/05/10 10:32
524
1
103
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2007/05/10 10:42
524
2
0-1/4T same 0+1/4T
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2007/05/10 10:42
524
3
"20050111578"
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2007/05/2208:55
522
7
583
522
8
4414
522
9
27718
523
0
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REQUEST
FOR
CONTINUED EXAMINATION (RCE)

TRANSMITTAL
Address to:
P.O. Box 1450
Alexandria, VA 223131450
"-
"'
Application Number
10/503,389
Filing Date
August3,2004
Gerard DUSSARRAT
Art Unit
2611
Examiner Name
Nurul M. Matin
4590-324
This is a Request for Continued Examination (RCE) under 37 C.F.R. 1.114 of the above-identified application.
Request for Continued Examination (RCE) practice under 37 C.F.R. 1.114 does not apply to any utility or plant application filed prior
to June 8, 1995, or to any design application. See instruction Sheet for RCEs (not to be submitted to the USPTO) on page 2.
a.
18I
i.
ii.
iii.
b.
0
i.
ii.
The Director is hereby authorized to charge any deficiency in the following fees, or credit any
overpayments, to Deposit Account No. 07-1337
18I
RCE fee required under 37 C.F.R. 1.17(e)$810.00
$590.00
18I
Extension of time fee (37 C.F.R. 1.136 and 1.17)Other:
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Payment by Credit Card Form PTO-2038 enclosed.
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Provide credit card information and authorization on PTO-2038.
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I hereby certify that this correspondence is being deposited with the United States Postal Service with sufficient postage as first class mail in
an envelope addressed to: Commissioner For Patents, Box RCE, Alexandria, VA 223131450, or facsimile transmitted to the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office on the date shown below.
Name (PrintITypej
Signature
KMB/jlb
PATENT
Gerard DUSSARRAT et al.
Application No. 10/503,389
Filed: August 3,2004
Examiner: Nurul M. Matin
For:

MODULATOR
PETITION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME

P.O. Box 1450
Dear Sir:
Applicants hereby petition the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks to extend the
time for response to the Final Official Action dated May 31, 2007 for an additional 1 month from
October 31,2007 to November 30, 2007 (2 months extension of time having been paid on
October 31, 2007).
A credit card authorization form to cover the cost of the extension is attached. Any
deficiency or overpayment should be charged or credited to Deposit Account No.: 07-1337.
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DATE: November 30,2007
KMB/jlb

Application Number:
10503389
Filing Date:
03-Aug-2004
Title of Invention:
Gerard Dussarrat
Filer:
Kenneth M. Berner/Joyce Berryman
62755 (4590-324)

Description
Fee Code
Quantity
Amount
Sub-Total in
USD($)
1253
590
590
Basic Filing:
Pages:
Claims:
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Description
Fee Code
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Amount
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Request for continued examination
1801
810
810
Miscellaneous:
Total in USD ($)
1400

EFSID:
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Application Number:
10503389

9281
Title of Invention:
Gerard Dussarrat
Customer Number:
33308
Filer:
Kenneth M. Berner
62755 (4590-324)
Receipt Date:
30-NOV-2007
Filing Date:
03-AUG-2004
Time Stamp:
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u.s.
Application Type:
yes
Payment Type
Credit Card
$1400
2615
Deposit Account
Authorized User
File Listing:
Document
Number
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Request for Continued Examination

(RCE)
Request_For_Continued_Ex
amination.pdf
121077
no
no
no
7168ge50456b878c5e6724d10fc5e7c3
63b59685
Warnings:
This is not a U8PTO supplied RCE 8830 form.
Information:
2
Extension of Time
Extension_oCTime_Request
.pdf
38458
3ab603fe2e5e50569aaff941 f689ba51 4
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8e2fabe4a729465c191803574e2dae50
13e87b35
Warnings:
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167873
in due course.
PTO/SB/06 (07-06)
Filing Date
10/503,389
08/03/2004
OTHER THAN
(Column 1)
(Column 2)
FOR
NUMBER FILED
NUMBER EXTRA
RATE ($)
BASIC FEE
(37 CFR 1.16(a), (bl, or (e))
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
SEARCH FEE
(37 CFR 1.16(k), (il, or
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
(m))
EXAMINATION FEE
(37 CFR 1.16(0), (p), or (q))
TOTAL CLAIMS
(37 CFR 1.16(i))
minus 20 =
INDEPENDENT CLAIMS
(37 CFR 1.16(h))
minus 3 =

(37 CFR 1.16(s))
D To be Mailed
.
.
SMALL ENTITY
X $
X $
OR
FEE ($)
SMALL ENTITY
RATE ($)
OR
X $
X $
FEE ($)

35 U.S.C. 41 (a)(1)(G) and 37 CFR 1.16(s).

TOTAL
TOTAL

OTHER THAN
IZ
W
~
0
Z
W
11/30/2007
Total
(37 CFR
1.161111
Independent
37 CFR 1.16 h\\
(Column 1)
(Column 2)
(Column 3)
CLAIMS
REMAINING
AFTER
AMENDMENT
HIGHEST
NUMBER
PREVIOUSLY
PAID FOR
PRESENT
EXTRA
SMALL ENTITY
RATE ($)
ADDITIONAL
FEE ($)
0
Z
W
(37 CFR
1.16(j\\
Independent
(37 CFR 1.16(hll
ADDITIONAL
FEE ($)
20
X $
OR
X $50=
Minus
***3
X $
OR
X $210=
TOTAL
ADD'L
FEE
OR
(Column 1)
(Column 2)
(Column 3)
CLAIMS
REMAINING
AFTER
AMENDMENT
HIGHEST
NUMBER
PREVIOUSLY
PAID FOR
PRESENT
EXTRA
Minus
Minus
..
...
OR
RATE ($)
ADDITIONAL
FEE ($)
RATE ($)
X $
OR
X $
X $
OR
X $

~
ADDITIONAL
FEE ($)
OR
TOTAL
ADD'L
FEE
* If the entry in
RATE ($)
Minus
TOTAL
ADD'L
FEE
Total
SMALL ENTITY
14
~
IZ
W
OR
OR
TOTAL
ADD'L
FEE

ANTHONY WILLIAMS
PATENT

EXPEDITED PROCEDURE
Response under 37 CFR 1.116
Gerard DUSSARRAT et at.
U.S. Patent Application No. 10/503,389
For:
TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL DATA BY MEANS OF A FREQUENCY MODULATOR

AMENDMENT AND RESPONSE UNDER 35 USC 1.116
Mail Stop AF
P.O. Box 1450
Sir:
The paper is submitted in reply to the Office Action mailed May 31, 2007, which was
made Final. Applicants submit a request and fee for two-months extension of time, extending
the reply from August 31, 2007 to October 31, 2007.
application as follows:
Please amend the above-identified
This listing of claims will replace all prior versions and listings in the application:
Listing of Claims:
1.
(Currently amended) A method of transmitting digital data comprising a series of data
items each having either a first value or a second value and exhibiting a rate T.1 by means of a
frequency modulator able to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier frequency
to
at
to + 1/4T representing one of the first value and the second value and/or
value to - 1/4T representing the other of the first value and the second
a first frequency value

a second frequency
value,
the method including the step of: modulating the central carrier frequency
to from
one of
have a different respective frequency value not representative of a data item, and at the end of
the time interval T the frequency attains said other one of the first and second frequency values
that are representative of the data items.
2.
frequency stages for going from to - 1/4T to to + 1/4T is the same as for going from to + 1/4T to
to - 1/4T.
3.
(Previously presented) The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the frequency stages
for going from to - 1/4T to to + 1/4T are the same in absolute value as the frequency stages for
going from to + 1/4T to to - 1/4T.
4.
(Previously presented) The method as claimed in, claim 1 wherein the number of
5.
(Previously presented) The method as claimed in, claim 1 wherein the digital data are
6.
(Currently amended) A device able to implement a frequency modulation at a rate T
according to two predetermined frequencies each representing either a first value of a data item
or a second value of a data item, comprising[[:]] a device for shaping the said modulation as
several frequency stages each having a different respective frequency value not representative
of a data item, during a time interval T.
7.
(Previously presented) The device as claimed in claim 6, comprising a microprocessor
able to program the frequency stages.
8.
(Previously presented) The device as claimed in claim 7, furthermore comprising, linked
to the microprocessor, a device of "FPGA" type able to shape the modulation as a function of
9.
(Previously presented) A frequency modulator, comprising a device able to shape a
frequency modulation according to claim 6 and, linked to it, a device for generating
1O.
11.
12.
13.
14.
REMARKS
This is in full and timely response to the above-identified Office Action. The above listing of
the claims supersedes any previous listing.
Favorable reexamination and reconsideration are
respectfully requested in view of the preceding amendments and the following remarks.
Claim Status/Amendments
Claims 1-14 remain pending in the application. Claims 1 and 6 have been amended to
clarify over the cited art.
Claims 1-4, 6 and 10-11 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102(b) as being anticipated by
Pommier, US4426710;
Claims 5 and 12-14 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103(a) as being unpatentable over
Pommier, US4426710 in view of Fruit et at., US5454009.;
Claim 7 stand rejected under 35 USC 103(a) as being unpatentable over Pommier in
view of DiMassimo et at.;
Claim 8 stands rejected over Pommier in view of DiMassimo and in view of Carmicheal et
at.; and
Claim 9 stands rejected under 35 USC 103(a) in view of Pommier in view of Gilmore.
The rejection of claims 1-4, 6 and 10-11 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102(b) as being
anticipated by Pommier, US4426710, is respectfully traversed.
In this response, independent claims 1 and 6 have been amended and are submitted as
being patentable over Pommier for the reasons discussed below.
In this response claim 1 has been amended to clarify that the first and second frequency
values represent the value of data items, and that the modulation from one of the first and
second frequency values to the other of the first and second frequency values during time
interval T is via successive frequency stages having frequency values not representative of a
data item. Similar amendments are made to Claim 6.
The amendments are such as to clarify the differences of the claimed invention over the
various passages of Pommier at column 5 and tables I and II cited by the Examiner, in which
each of the frequencies is clearly disclosed as being representative of a data item, and which
clearly does not mention/suggest the use of successive frequency stages having frequency
values not representative of a data item. The differences of the claimed invention with respect
to the disclosure of Pommier, are discussed in more detail below.
The Examiner has cited Pommier (US 4,426,710) and has argued that claim 1 and
various dependent claims lack novelty in light thereof.
The passage at column 5, lines 36 to 40 of Pommier, cited by the Examiner describes an
MSK (minimum shift keying) modulation with two phase states performed on a carrier of
frequency, FFfe-1/4T and with filter centered on frequency f 2 =f e+ 1/4T.
The Examiner has
further cited tables I and II of Pommier et aI, which mention the use of other frequency values fe,
fe-1/8T and fe+ 1/8T.
It is respectfully submitted that each of the frequency values (fe-1/4T; fe+ 1/4T; fe; fe-1/8T;
and fe+ 1/8T) mentioned in Pommier are clearly used to represent one or more respective data
items, according to the 3 and 5 state partial response precoding schemes mentioned throughout
Pommier That can also be seen clearly in Tables I and II in which the correspondence between
values of data bits
Uk
and the values of phase shift and frequency are set out.
The Examiner is respectfully called to US 3,388,330 cited at column 3, line 32 of

Pommier et aI, and in particular to column 2, lines 38 to 46 and column 7, lines 8 to 19 of US
3,388,330, for useful background information concerning partial response coding.
In partial response coding schemes, such as that used in Pommier et aI, the problem of
interference or crosstalk between successive output signals or symbols (for instance successive
frequency values) representing input data items is addressed by acknowledging that each
output signal or symbol will include components from more than one input data item.
By
applying a partial response coding scheme, binary input data items (1 or 0) are represented by
output signals having more than two different levels (for instance the three frequency levels of
Table I or the five frequency levels of Table II of Pommier et
a~,
with the level of any
signal depending both on the level of the corresponding input data item (1 or 0) and on the
level of one more preceding input symbols (1 or 0) due to interference or crosstalk effects.
In contrast, claim 1, as amended, requires that the frequency values of the frequency
stages of the modulation are not representative of a data item. Indeed, according to claim 1 as
amended, it is only the first and second frequency values (to + 1/4T and to - 1/4T) that represent
values of a data item (for instance 1 or 0).
Pommier does not disclose or suggest those
features and thus claim 1 as amended is clearly novel in light of Pommier

It must also be noted that claim 1 as amended requires that the first frequency value
to + 1/4T represents one of a first value and a second value of a data item (for instance 1 or 0)
and that the second frequency value to - 1/4T represents the other of the first value and the
second value (for instance 0 or 1). In contrast, in tables I and II of Pommier et at cited by the
Examiner, the frequency values fc-1/4T and fc+ 1/4T are both used to represent the same value
of a data item (namely <Xk=O).
It is respectfully submitted that Claim 1 is clearly novel in view of Pommier. Equivalent
arguments apply to Claim 6, which is also clearly novel in light of Pommier.
Pommier takes an entirely different approach to that of the claimed invention, and relates
to the use of partial response precoding. It is clear that, in accordance with a partial response
precoding scheme, each of the frequency values mentioned in Pommier (fc-1/4T; fc+ 1/4T; fc; fc1/8T; and fc+ 1/8T) are used to represent data items (for instance a binary input of 1 or 0) as
discussed above.
In complete contrast, the claimed invention takes an entirely different approach in which
output signals are modulated in such as way as to reduce crosstalk or interference effects, so
that successive signals do not contain significant components from more than one input data
item, making unnecessary a partial response precoding such as described in Pommier
According to the claimed invention, the modulation from one of the first and second
levels (fO+ 1/4T or fO-1/4T) to the other of the first and second levels (fO+ 1/4T or fO-1/4T) is
performed via successive frequency stages having different respective frequency values. It is
emphasized that, in contrast to Pommier, the frequency values of the frequency stages of the
modulation are not representative of data items. It is only the first and second levels (fO+ 1/4T or
fO-1/4T) that represent data items according to the claimed invention, whereas the frequency
values of the frequency stages of the modulation are chosen to as to provide a shaping of the
signals in such a way as to reduce crosstalk or interference effects.
There would have been no motivation to modify the partial response precoding scheme
of Pommier et at to provide the features of claim 1, given the entirely different approach to the
problem of crosstalk or interference taken by Pommier.
It is respectfully submitted that claim 1 is clearly both novel and inventive in view of
Pommier Equivalent arguments apply to Claim 6, and it is respectfully submitted that Claim 6 is
also both novel and inventive in view of Pommier.

None of the other documents cited by the Examiner, considered alone or in combination,
overcome the deficiencies of Pommier.
Therefore the rejections of:
Claims 5 and 12-14 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103(a) as being unpatentable over
Pommier, US4426710 in view of Fruit et at., US5454009;
Claim 7 stand rejected under 35 USC 103(a) as being unpatentable over Pommier in
view of DiMassimo et at.;
Claim 8 stands rejected over Pommier in view of DiMassimo and in view of Carmicheal et
at.; and
Claim 9 stands rejected under 35 USC 103(a) in view of Pommier in view of Gilmore, are
respectfully traversed in that the basis for all of the 103 rejections has been obviated via the
above-discussed amendments.
More specifically, as advanced in the previous response:

1)
The rejection of claims 5 and 12-14 under 35 U.S.C. 103(a) as being unpatentable over
Pommier, US4426710 in view of Fruit et aI, US5454009 is respectfully traversed.

As discussed previously, Pommier mentions at column 5, lines 36 to 40 the use of MSK
modulation using one of first and second frequencies, F1 and f 2 as one stage of a modulation
scheme.
However, the modulation mentioned at column 5, lines 36 to 40 of Pommier is a
standard MSK modulation in which the frequency is modulated directly between one frequency
(F 1 ) and another (f 2 ) without any intermediate frequency stages.
There is no suggestion in
Pommier of modulating from one of the first and second frequencies to the other of the
frequencies via successive frequency stages, in each of which successive frequency stages the
frequency is modulated to have a different respective frequency value, and to attain one of the
first and second frequency values at the end of the time interval T, as required by the claimed
invention.
By providing that the frequency is modulated from one of the frequencies to the other of
the frequencies via successive frequency stages, the claimed invention provides the
advantages that the resulting frequency spectrum exhibits a faster decrease than the equivalent
spectrum using standard MSK modulation.
The claimed invention also may provide the
advantage that less energy is consumed at high frequency, and also that energy is carried over
to the central lobe of the resulting spectrum, giving it a wider useful central band than in the
case of MSK modulation (see for instance page 3, lines 9 to 22, page 7, lines 8 to 19, and figure
6 of the present application).
There is no disclosure or suggestion in Pommier that any such advantages may be
associated with the modulation via successive frequency stages having different frequency
values and there is nothing in Pommier that would have suggested to the skilled person to
attempt to modify the teaching of Pommier to include such frequency stages.
Fruit describes a satellite communications system that uses spread spectrum techniques
in communicating between a hub station and a remote station. The use of various modulation
schemes, including the MSK modulation scheme, is mentioned in passing at column 9, lines 47
to 58. However, there is no suggestion anywhere in Fruit of a step of modulating a frequency
from one value to another value, via successive frequency stages in each of which successive
frequency stages the frequency is modulated to have a different respective frequency value.
Accordingly, the ordinary artisan would not have combined Pommier and Fruit et al. and
even if these documents were combined in the manner suggested by the Examiner, the present
invention would still not be obtained.
Accordingly, the obviousness rejection should be
withdrawn.
2)
The rejection of claim 7 under 35 U.S.C. 103(a) as being unpatentable over Pommier, US
4426710 in view of DiMassimo et aI, US 4465970 is respectfully traversed.

DiMassimo et al. does not overcome the deficiencies discussed above with respect to
Pommier and Fruit et al.
DiMassimo describes a time-of-use metering system for metering
electrical energy consumption.
It is respectfully submitted that DiMassimo is not related to a
method of transmitting digital data by means of a frequency modulator.
Accordingly, the
obviousness rejection should be withdrawn.

3)
4426710, in view of DiMassimo et al. US 4465970 and further view of Carmichael et aI, US
6308311 is respectfully traversed.
Carmichael does not overcome the deficiencies discussed above with respect to Pommier
and DiMassimo. Carmichael describes field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and methods of
reconfiguring such FPGAs. It is respectfully submitted that Carmichael is not related to a method
of transmitting digital data by means of a frequency modulator.
Accordingly, the obviousness
rejection should be withdrawn.

4)
4426710 in view of Gilmore US 5757239 is respectfully traversed.

Gilmore does not overcome the deficiencies discussed above with respect to Pommier.
Indeed, Gilmore describes a method for frequency synthesis using a digital synthesizer in
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combination with one or more phase locked loops.

It is respectfully submitted that Gilmore is not related to a method of transmitting digital data
by means of a frequency modulator. Accordingly, the obviousness rejection should be withdrawn
for at least the reason that the hypoo would not be apt to look to Gilmore for teachings which may
be used in connection with those found in Pommier.
Conclusion
All objections and rejections having been addressed Applicant's respectfully submit that the
application is in condition for allowance and a Notice to that effect is earnestly solicited.
facilitate advancement of the present application.
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DETAILED ACTION
Response to Arguments
1.
Applicant's arguments with respect to claims 1-14 have been considered but are
moot in view of the new ground(s) of rejection.
2.
A person shall be entitled to a patent unless (b) the invention was patented or described in a printed publication in this or a foreign country or in public
States.
3.
Claims 1-4,6 and 10-11 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102(b) as being
anticipated by Pommier, US 4426710.

Re claim1, Pommier discloses that a method of transmitting digital data exhibiting
a rate T by means of a frequency modulator able to modulate as a function of the data
(fig. 1, col'. 5, line 36 "for a rate of a flow to be transmitted equal to 1fT"), a central
carrier frequency to (col. 5, line 37, " in a channel of central frequency f(c)(as to)") at a
first frequency value to+I/4T and/or a second frequency value to-1/4T, method including
the step of: modulating the central carrier frequency to from one of the first and second
frequency values to the other of the first and second frequency values during a time
interval T, via successive frequency stages in each of which successive frequency
stages the frequency is modulated to have a different respective frequency value, and
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at the end of the time interval T the frequency attains said other one of the first and
second frequency values ( fig.1, col. 5, line 36-40, "the modulation with two phase
states must be performed on a carrier of frequency F.sub. 1 =f.sub.c -1/4T and see
table I and II for the first and second frequency values to the other of the first and
second frequency values during a time interval T, via successive frequency stages, for
example in Table II, when the phase shift is positive then the frequency is f.sub.c +1/4T
and when phase shift is negative then the frequency is f.sub.c -1/4T and when is 0 then
the frequency is f.sub.c, where the data item goes from the first frequency to the second
through successive frequency stages to attain the desired frequency (fc1/4T) at the
end of the duration T.
number of frequency stages for going from fO-1/4T to fO+I/4T is the same as for going
from fO+I/4T to fO-1/4T(c01.5, line 38-40, in order to have a 360 degree full a cycle, you
need to go from fO-I/4T to fO+I/4T(same as f.sub.c -1/4T to f.sub.c +1/4T) which is same
thing as going from fO+I/4T to fO-1/4T).

frequency stages for going from fO-1/4T to fO+I/4T are the same in absolute value as the
. frequency stages for going from fO+I/4T to fO-1/4T(as claim 2, only thing is when
absolute value going from -1 to 1 is the same as going from 1 to -1 to have full 360
degree Cycle).
number of frequency stages for going from one of the frequency values to the other is
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equal to 16(Table I, dk-1 to d*k is equal to 16, col.7, line 64-65, "the delay-type circuit 25 .
performs the operation of expression (16) above").
Re claim 6, Pommier discloses a device able to implement a frequency
modulation at a rate T according to two predetermined frequencies, comprising: a
device for shaping the said modulation as several frequency stages each having a
different respective frequency value, during a time interval T (fig. 8, co.1, line 51-52,
also, col.2, line 32-33, "there is a shaping filter, between the division by two and the
multiplication circuits and the amplitude-frequency diagram of the shaping filter used in
the modulator in FIG. 8").
4.

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5.
Claims 5,12-14 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103(a) as being unpatentable over
Pommier, US 4426710 in view of Fruit et ai, US 5454009.

Re claim 5, Pommier fails to teach the digital data are transmitted between a
reference station and a mobile of a satellite-based positioning system. However, Fruit
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teaches the digital data are transmitted between a reference station and a mobile of a
satellite-based positioning system (col. 7, line 65-66, "when the remote station transmits
the spread modulated data signal to the satellite. Another way of saying that modulated
data signal are transmitted from remote station (as reference station) to satellite").
reference station and a mobile of a satellite-based positioning system as thought in Fruit
into Pommier for the benefit of a satellite communication link couples the receiving
portion and the transmitting portion of the system and also communication satellites that
broadcast radio, television computer and other data messages.
6.

Re claim 7, Pommier fails to teach that a microprocessor able to program ttie
frequency stages. However; DiMassimo does teach a microprocessor able to program
the frequency stages (col. 23, line 16-19, "a clock frequency can be selected for the
. microprocessor 12 to be able to properly implement the program. On the other hand',
microprocessor 12 is able to implement the program in a frequency stage).
Therefore, the combined teaching of Pommier and DiMassimo as a whole, would
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frequency stages as thought in DiMassimo into Pommier for the benefit of no program
changes are required to handle higher rates of data.
7.
US 4426710, DiMassimo et ai, US 4465970 and in view of Carmichael et ai, US

6308311.
Re claim 8, Pommier and DiMassimo fail to teach that linked to the
microprocessor, a device of "FPGA" type able to shape the modulation as a function of
data to be transmitted and of the programmed stages. However, Carmichael does teach
a device of "FPGA" type able to shape the modulation as a function of data to be
transmitted and of the programmed stages (col. 2, line 30-33, " since an FPGA is able to
customize configuration data at a rate much faster than that of a microprocessor, FPGA
interface cables having an on-board FPGA provide superior performance").
whole, would have been rendered obvious the arrangement of a device of "FPGA" type
programmed stages as thought in Carmichael into Pommier and
Di~assimo
for the
benefit of the data at a rate much faster than that of a microprocessor.
8.
. US 4426710 and in view of Gilmore US 5757239.

Re claim 9, Pommier teaches a frequency modulator, comprising a device able to
shape a frequency modulation according to claim 6(see claim 6. But Pommier fails to
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teach a device for generating instantaneous frequencies using a "DDS" function.
However, Gilmore does teach a device for generating instantaneous frequencies using
a "DDS" function (fig. 4, co1.11, line 61-63, "direct digital synthesizer (DDS) 402 serves
as a variable reference source means for generating a selected one of a plurality of
Therefore, the combined teaching of Pommier and Gilmore as a whole, would
have been rendered obvious the arrangement of a device for generating instantaneous
frequencies using a "DDS" function as thought in Gilmore into Pommier for the spectral
purity of signal produced by DDS 402.
Conclusion
6.
Applicant's amendment necessitated the new ground(s) of rejection presented in
this Office action. Accordingly, THIS ACTION IS MADE FINAL. See MPEP
706.07(a). Applicant is reminded of the extension of time policy as set forth in 37

CFR 1.136(a).
A shortened statutory period for reply to this final action is set to expire THREE
MONTHS from the mailing date of this action. In the event a first reply is filed within
TWO MONTHS of the mailing date of this final action and the advisory action is not
mailed until after the end of the THREE-MONTH shortened statutory period, then the
shortened statutory period will expire on the date the advisory action is mailed, and any
extension fee pursuant to 37 CFR 1.136(a) will be calculated from the mailing date of
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the advisory action. In no event, however, will the statutory period for reply expire later
than SIX MONTHS from the date of this final action.
examiner should be directed to Nurul M. Matin whose telephone number is 571-2701188. The examiner can normally be reached on mon-fri (7:30-5:00):
supervisor, Mohammad Ghayour can be reached on 571-272-3021. The fax phone
Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) systerl). Status information for
Nurul Matin
Assistance Examiner, Art Unit # 2611

Art Unit: 2611
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ATTY. DOCKET NO.
4590-324
CITATION IN AN
APPLICATION
FILING DATE
g /3/ 'Mblf
DATE
NAME
INMI
5,812,604
1998-09-22
/NM/
5,216,391
1993-06-01
/NM/
5,884,220
1999-03-16
EXAMINER'S
INITIALS
/NM/
GROUP
UtI
PATENT NO.
...

Not yet assigned
Gerard DUSSARAT et al.
EXAMINER'S
INITIALS
..
aJhM1Q.II&
APPLICANT
herewith
(PTO-1449)
..
10/503389
CLASS
SUBCLASS
CLASS
SUBCLASS
FILING
DATE
PATENT NO.
DATE
COUNTRY
0,822,421
1998-02-04
Trunslurion
Ye.
No
EXAMINER
/Nurul Matin/
DATE CONSIDERED
OS/22/2007
..
..
EXAM INER. Imllallfreference considered, whether or not cuallon IS In conformance WIth MPEP 609, dlllw hne through Cllallon Ifnot In conformance and
nOI considered.
Include copy of this form with next communication 10 Applicanl.
10/503,389
Reexamination
DUSSARRAT ET AL.
Examiner
Art Unit
Nurul M. Matin
U1
283S '
Page 1 of 1
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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Date
MM-YYYY
Name
Classification
US-4,426,710 A
01-1984
Pommier, Daniel
375/291
US-4,465,970 A
08-1984
DiMassimo et al.
324/116
US-5,454,009 A
09-1995
Fruit et al.
375/130
US-5,467,373 A
11-1995
375/327
US-5,757,239 A
05-1998
Gilmore, Robert P.
331/18
US-5,942,955 A
08-1999
Matui, Hitosi
332/101
US-6,308,311 61
10-2001
Carmichael et al.
716/16
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US-
US-
US-
US-
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U.S. Patent and Trademerk Office
PTO-892 (Rev. 01-2001)
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Reexamination
10503389
DUSSARRAT ET AL.
Examiner
Art Unit
Matin, Nurul M
2635
Rejected
Cancelled
Allowed
Restricted
Non-Elected
Appeal
Interference
Objected
D T.D.
CLAIM
Final
CPA
R.1.47
DATE
Original
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III IIII III IIIIII11 II
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10503389
DUSSARRAT ET AL.
Examiner
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Matin, Nurul M
2635
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375, 332
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I 375/305, 274, 286, 332/100, 117
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11/09/2006
Examiner
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Date
Consulted With ye Lin for claim 1, 2, 4 8, 9 and also searched for double
patentinQ
Examiner
11/09/2006
Matin, Nurul M
5/22/2007
Matin, Nurul M
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Confinnation No. 9281
u. S. Patent Application No. .10/503,389
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AMENDMENT

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Sir:
In response to the Office Action of November 17, 2006, please amend the above-
identified application as follows:
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This listing of claims will replace all prior versions and listings of claims in the
application:
Listing of Claims:
1.
(Currently Amended): A method of transmitting digital data exhibiting
arate T
by means of a frequency modulator able to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier
frequency
to at a
first frequency value ill + 1/4T and/or a second frequency value to - 1/4T,
method including the step of: modulating the central carrier frequency
ro from one of the first
and second frequency values to the other of the first and second frequency values during a time
interval T, via successive frequency stages in each of which successive frequency stages the
:frequency is modulated to have a different respective frequency value. and at the end of the time
interval T the frequency attains said other one of the first and second frequency values.
2.
(previously Presented): The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the number of
frequency stages for going from ill - 1/4T to fO + 1/4T is the same as for going from to + 1/4T to
ro - 1I4T.
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(previously Presented): The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the frequency
stages for going from fO - 1/4T to to + 1/4T are the same in absolute value as the frequency
stages for going from fO + 1/4T to fO - 1I4T.
4.
(Previously Presented): The method as claimed in, claim 1 wherein the number of
5.
(Previously Presented): The method as claimed in. claim 1 wherein the digital
data are transmitted between a reference station and a mobile of a satellite-based positioning
system.
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(Currently Amended): A device able to implement a frequency modulation at a
rate T according to two predetennined frequencies, comprising: a device for shaping the said
modulation as several frequency stages each having a different respective frequency value.
during a time interval T.
7.
(Previously Presented):
The device as claimed in claim 6, comprising a
. microprocessor able to program the frequency stages.

8.
(Previously Presented):
The device as claimed in claim 7, furthermore
comprising, linked to the microprocessor, a device of "FPGAn type able to shape the modulation
as a function of data to be. transmitted and of the programmed stages.
9.
(previously Presented): A frequency modulator, comprising a device able to
shape a :frequency modulation according to claim. 6 and, linked to it,. a device for generating
1O.
(Previously Presented): The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the number of
11.
(Previously Presented): The method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the number of
12.
(previously Presented): The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the digital
system.
13.
(Previously Presented): The method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the digital
system.
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Reconsideration and' allowance of the subject application

amendments and the following remarks is respectfully requested.
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view of the foregoing
Claims 1-14 remain pending in the application.
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Pommier, US4426710. In response, independent claims 1 and 6 have been amended and are
believed to be patentable over Pommier for the reasOns discussed below.
Claim 1 has been amended to clarify the nature of the successive frequency stages. In
particular it is clarified that at each successive frequency stages. the frequency is modulated to
have a different respective frequency value. It is also clarified that at the end of the time interval
T the frequency attains said other of the first and second frequency values. Claim 6 has been
similarly amended.
Pommier describes a method of transmitting digital data using a duo-binary frequency
shift keying (FSK) modulation scheme or a t~ed FSK modulation scheme or a tamed frequency
modulation (TFM) scheme. At one stage of each modulation scheme. an MSK (minimum shift
keying) modulation using one of two frequencies, F I and f 2, is used, as mentioned at the passage
at column 5, lines 36 to 40 cited by the Examiner.
However, there is no disclosure in Pommier that, during that stage of the modulation
scheme mentioned at column 5, lines 36 to 40 the frequency should be modulated from one of
those frequencies to the other of those frequencies via successive frequency stages, in each of
which successive frequency stages the frequency is modulated to have a different respective
frequency value, as required by the claimed invention. Thus, it is respectfully submitted that the
claimed invention is not anticipated by of Pommier. Accordingly, the anticipation rejection of
independent claims 1 and 6 should be withdrawn. Dependent claims 24 and 1011 recite
additional. important limitations and should be patentable along with claims 1 and 6 as well as
on their own merits.
Claims 5 and 12-14 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103(a) as being unpatentable over
Pommier, US4426710 in view of Fruit et aI, US5454009. Applicants respectfully transverse this
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As discussed above, Pommier mentions at column 5, lines 36 to 40 the use of MSK

modulation using one of first and second frequencies, F 1 and f2 as one stage of a modulation
scheme.
However, the modulation mentioned at column 5, lines 36 to 40 of Pommier is a standard

MSK modulation in which the frequency is modulated directly between one frequency (FI) and
another (f2) without any intermediate frequency stages. There is no suggestion in Pommier of
modulating from one of the first and second frequencies to the other of the frequencies via
successive frequency stages, in each of which successive frequency stages the frequency is
modulated to have a different respective frequency value, and to attain one of the first and
second frequency values at the end ofthe time interval T, as required by the claimed invention.
By providing that the frequency is modulated from one of the frequencies to the other of
the frequencies via successive frequency stages, the claimed invention may provide the
advantages that the resulting frequency spectrum exhibits a faster decrease than the equivalent
spectrum using .standard MSK modulation. The claimed invention also may provide the
advantage that less energy is consumed at high frequency, and also that energy is carried over to
the central lobe of the resulting spectrum, giving it a wider useful central band than in the case of
MSK modulation (see for instance page 3, lines 9 to 22, page 7. lines 8 to 19, and figure 6 of the
present application).
There is absolutely no suggestion in Pommier that any such advantages may be
associated with the modulation via successive frequency stages having different frequency
values and there is nothing in Pommier that would have suggested to the skilled person to
attempt to modify the teaching of Pommier to include such frequency stages.
Fruit describes a satellite communications system that uses spread spectrum techniques in
conununicating between a hub station and a remote station. The use of various modulation
schemes, including the MSK modulation scheme, is mentioned in passing at column 9, lines 47
to 58. However, there is no suggestion anywhere in Fruit of a step of modulating a frequency
from one value to another value, via successive frequency stages in each of which successive
frequency stages the frequency is modulated to have a different respective frequency value.
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these documents were combined in the manner suggested by the Examiner, the present invention
would still not be obtained. Accordingly, the obviousness rejection should be withdrawn.
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4426710 in view of DiMassimo et al, US 4465970. Applicants respectfully transverse this
rejection.
DiMassimo et aI. does not overcome the deficiencies discussed above with respect to
Pommer and Fruit et al. DiMassimo describes a time-of-use metering system for metering electrical
energy consumption. It is respectfully submitted that DiMassimo is not related to a method of
transmitting digital data by means of a frequency modulator. Accordingly, the obviousness
Claim 8 is rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103(a) as being unpatentable over Pommier. US
4426710, in view of DiMassimo et al, US 4465970 and further view of Carmichael et ai, US
6308311. Applicants respectfully transverse this rejection.
Cannichael does not overcome the deficiencies discussed above with respect to Pommier
and DiMassimo. Carmichael describes field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and methods of
reconfiguring such FPGAs. It is respectfully submitted that Camrichael is not related to a method of
transmitting digital data by means of a frequency modulator. Accordingly, the obviousness
Claim 9 is rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103(a) as being unpatentable over Pommier, US
4426710 in view of Gilmore US 5757239. Applicants respectfully transverse this rejection.
Gilmore does not overcome the deficiencies discussed above with respect to Pommier.
Gilmore describes a method for frequency synthesis using a digital synthesizer in
combination with one or more phase locked loops. It is respectfully submitted that Gilmore is not
related to a method of transmitting digital data by means of a frequency modulator. Accordingly,
the obviousness rejection should be withdrawn.
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application is in condition for allowance and a Notice to that effect is earnestly solicited.
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Dear Sir:
Applicant hereby petitions the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks to extend the
time for response to the Official Action dated November 17, 2006 for 1 month from February 17,
2007 to March 19, 2007.
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DETAILED ACTION
1.
A person shall be entitled to a patent unless .(b) The invention was patented or described in a printed publication in this or a foreign country or in public
. States.
2.
Claims1-4, 6 and 10-11 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102(b) as being anticipated
by Pommier, US 4426710.
Re claim 1, Pommier discloses that a method of transmitting digital data
exhibiting a rate T by means of a frequency modulator able to modulate as a function of
the data (fig. 1, col. 5. line 36 "for a rate of a flow to be transmitted equal to 1fT"), a
central carrier frequency fO (col. 5, line 37. " in a channel of central frequency f(c)(as
fO)") at a first frequency value fO+1/4T and/or a second frequency value fO-1/4T, method
including the step of: modulating the central carrier frequency fO from one of the
frequency values to the other during a time interval T, via successive frequency stages(
fig. 1, col. 5, line 36-40, lithe modulation with two phase states must be performed on a
carrier of frequency F.sub.1 =f.sub.c -1/4T and the filter centered on frequency f.sub.2
=f.sub.c +1/4T must have an impulse response").
Re claim 2, the method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the number of frequency
stages for going from fO-1/4T to fO+1/4T is the same as for going from fO+1/4T to fO1/4T(col. 5. line 38-40, in order to have a 360 degree full a cycle, you need to go from
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fO-1/4T to fO+1/4T(same as f.sub.c -1/4T to f.sub.c +1/41) which is same thing as going
from fO+1/4T to fO-1/4T).
Re claim 3, the method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the frequency stages for
going from fO-1/4T to fO+1/4T a,re the same in absolute value as the frequency stages
for going from fO+1/4T to fO-1/4T(as claim 2, only thing is when absolute value going
from -1 to 1 is the same as going from 1 to -1 to have full 360 degree cycle).
Re claim 4, the method as claimed in, claim 1 wherein the number of frequency
stages for going from one of the frequency values to the other is equal to 16(Table I. dk1 to d*k is equal to 16, col. 7, line 64-65" the delay-type circuit 25 performs the operation
of expression (16) above")..
Re claim 6, A device able to implement a frequency modulation at a rate T
according to two predetermined frequencies (col. 1, line 35-36, "a simplified MSK
modulation at the carrier frequency, a division by two of the frequency"), comprising: a
device for shaping the said modulation as several frequency stages during a time
interval T (fig. 8, col. 1, line 51-52, also, col.2, line 32-33, "there is a shaping filter,
between the division by two and the multiplication circuits and the amplitude-frequency
diagram of the shaping filter used in the modulator in FIG. 8").
Re claims 10-11, which are rejected for the same analysis as set forth in claim 4.
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3.

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4.
Claims 5 and 12-14 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103(a) as being unpatentable
over Pommier, US 4426710 in view ofFruit et ai, US 5454009.

Re claim 5, Pommier fails to teach the method as claimed in, claim 1 wherein
the digital data are transmitted between a reference station and a mobile of a satellitebased positioning system. However, Fruit teaches the digital data are transmitted
between a reference station and a mobile of a satellite-based positioning system (col. 7,
line 65-66. when the remote station transmits the spread modulated data signal to the
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satellite. Another way of saying that modulated data signal are transmitted from remote
station (as reference station) to satellite").
reference station and a mobile of a satellite-based positioning system as claimed for the
benefit of a satellite communication link couples the receiving portion and the
transmitting portion of the system (col. 4. line 1-2) and also communication satellites
that broadcast radio. television computer and other data messages (col. 1 line 31-32)
!
Re claims 12-14, which are rejected for the same analysis as setforth in claim 5.
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5.
Re claim 7, Pommier fails to teach the device as claimed in claim 6, comprising

a microprocessor able to program the frequency stages. However, DiMassimo
teaches a microprocessor able to program the frequency stages (col. 23. line 16-19. " a
clock frequency can be selected for the microprocessor 12 to be able to properly
implement the program").
Therefore, the combined teaching of Pommier and DiMassimo as a whole would
frequency stages as claimed for the benefit of no program changes are required to
handle higher rates of data (col. 23. line 19-20).
6.
US 4426710, in view of DiMassimo et ai, US 4465970 and further in view of Carmichael

et ai, US 6308311.
Re claim 8, Pommier and DiMassimo fail to teach the device as claimed in
claim 7, furthermore comprising, linked to the microprocessor, a device of "FPGA" type
programmed stages. However, Carmichael teaches a device of "FPGA" type able to
shape the modulation as a function of data to be transmitted and of the programmed
stages (col. 2. line 30-33.
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since an FPGA is able to customize configuration data at a
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rate much faster than that of a microprocessor, FPGA interface cables having an onboard FPGA provide superior performance").
whole would have been rendered obvious the arrangement of a device of "FPGA" type
programmed stages as claimed for the benefit of the data at a rate much faster than that
of a microprocessor (col. 2.1ine 31-32).
7.
US 4426710 in view of Gilmore US 5757239.

Re claim 9, Pommier teaches a frequency modulator, comprising a device able
to shape a frequency modulation according to claim 6(see claim 6) but he fails to teach
a device for generating instantaneous frequ,encies using a "DDS" function. However,
Gilmore teaches a device for generating instantaneous frequencies using a "DDS"
function (fig. 4, co1.11. line 61-63. " direct digital synthesizer (DDS) 402 serves as a
variable reference source means for generating a selected one of a plurality of
Therefore, the combined teaching of Pommier, DiMassimo and Gilmore as a
whole would have been rendered obvious the arrangement of a device for generating
instantaneous frequencies using a "DDS" function as claimed for the benefit of a
spectral purity of signal produced by DDS 402.
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Conclusion
8.
applicant's disclosure.
a.
Matui pertains to the QUASI-GMSK modulator.
b:
Ketterling pertains to the digital frequency and phase modulator for radio
transmission.
Contact
9.
examiner should be directed to Nurul M. Matin whose telephone number is 571-2701188. The examiner can normally be reached on mon-fri (7:30-5:00).
supervisor, Vu Le can be reached on 571-272-7332. The fax phone number for the ..
organization where this application or proceeding is assigned is 571-273-8300.
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U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/02 15:06
564
558 and 332/117
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/02 15:06
565
2322

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/02 16:34
566
556 same 55? same 565
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/02 16:08
571
2322

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/02 16:36
573
1785007
U5-PGPUB;
USPAT
OR
ON
2006/11/02 16:36
574
11001
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0216:37
575
1333
573 same 574
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/02 16:38
576
796
556 and 575
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/02 16:40
577
238
557 and 576
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:18
578
2783

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 08:34
579
1788540

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0608:34
580
88539

adj2 frequency
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 08:35
581
522408
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0608:36
582
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 08:37
583
578 same 580 same 581
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 08:37
584
476
579 same 580 same 581
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0608:41
585
139
375/305
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0608:59
587
614
584 or 585
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 09:01
588
1788540

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 13:40
589
88539

adj2 frequency
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 15: 19
590
522408
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 13:17
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588 same 589 same 590
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 13:17

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 15:24
589 and 590 and 592
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 13:42
375/305,375/274, 375/286
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 13:46
593 and 595
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 13:43
375/305, 375/274, 375/286,

332/100,332/117
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 13:47
.U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:06
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 15:19
3125

U5:'PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 15:25
510
3
6369
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 15:29
510
4
9118
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 15:29
510
5
30
593 and 597 and 5104
U5-PGPUB; .
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 15:58
510
7
27662
FPGA
U5-'PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 15:59
510
8
38
597 and 5107
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 14:47
510
9
476
588 same 589 same 590
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/06 17:12
511
0
6358
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 09:21
511
1
3054
rate near t
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 09:22
511
2
6079
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0709:23
511
3
153
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0709:24
511
4
5110 and 5112 and 5113
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0709:27
511
5
1786246
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0709:29
511
6
81
5110 and 5112 and 5115
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 09:30
591
476
592
1787610
593
19478
595
1013
596
75
597
1635
598
191
593 and 597
599
119
510
0
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511
7
6079
511
8
20171
511
9
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:18
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
" 2006/11/07 13:19
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:19
5117 near$3 5118
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:20
5117 with 5118
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:20
375/305, 375/274, 375/286,

332/100, 332/117
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:36
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT;
U50CR
OR
ON-
2006/11/07 13:37
2" 5117 near4 5118
512
0
1476376
512
2
512
3
1637
512
4
512
5
1786246

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:48
512
6
88622

adj2 frequency
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:48
512
7
522807
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:48
512
8
449
5125 same 5126 same 5127
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT;
EPO; JPO
OR
ON
2006/11/07 13:49
512
9
12
("5148179" I "5323322" I
"5345244" I "5436632" I "5477458"
I "5495257" I "5523761" I
"5523763" I "5563607" I "5563917"
I "5621646" I "5691723").PN.
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT;
U50CR
OR
ON
2006/11/0713:53
513
0
("4406009").PN.
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
OFF
2006/11/07 14:50
513
1
("3619502").PN.
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
OFF
2006/11/07 14:53
513
2
101
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:07
513
3
133365

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:06
513
4
27
5132 and 5133
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:09
513
5
17
5134 and carrier
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:19
("4897620"
I "5022054").PN.
11/9/2006 3:06:00 PM
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("3816657" I "4344178" I
"4375099" I "4389722" I "4423390"
I "4455651" I "4587661" I
"4653053" I "4707839" I "4748622"
I "4765753" I "4821120" I .
"4901368" I "4907181" I "4932070"
I "4943976" I "4953178" I
"4977578" I "5020075" I "5144640"
I "5151919" I "5157686" I
"5170411" I "5177765" I "5177766"
I "5189683" I "5204876" I
"5210770" I "B1Re32905" I.
"Re32905").PN.
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT;
U50CR
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:32
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:34
85212
reference same station
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:35
513
9
79025
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:35
514
0
2981
5137 and 5138 and 5139
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:39
514
1
5135 and satellite
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:21
514
2
5135 and 5137 and 5138 and 5139
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:45
514
3
5135 and 5137 and 5139
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 16:45
514
4
"10503389"
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:03
514
5
"20050111578"
. U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:03
514
7
5135 and satellite and

microprocessor
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:21
514
8
U5-PGPUB;
USPAT
OR
9N
2006/11/07 17:23
514
9

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:24
515
0
176

same stage$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:25
515
2

adj3 stage$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:25
515
4
1485
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:34
515
5
2325
M5K
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:31
513
6
29
513
7
115143
513
8
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515
6
16
5154 and 5155
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:31
515
7
22

frequency$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:37
515
8

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:38
515
9

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:38
516
0

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:39
516
1

frequency$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:40
516
2
91

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0808:50
516
3
27722

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:55
516
4
2039338
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:07
516
5
5162 and 5163 and 5164 .
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:57
516
6
24034
5163 and 5164
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 17:57
516
7
1663
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:08
516
8
39
5163 and 5164 and 5167
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:07
516
9
96082
005
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:07
517
0
5163 and 5167 and 5169
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:07
517
1
8300
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:08
517
2
125
5163 and 5171
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/07 18:09
517
3
3547469

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 08:57
517
4

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0808:54
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near M5K
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 08:55

able) near program$3 same FPGA
or (field programmabl~ gate array)
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 08:57
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0809:00
375/305
U5-PGPUB;
USPAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:01

or (field programmable gate array)
same 005 or (direct digital
synthesis)
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:21
5180 and 5181 and 5182
U5-PGPUB;'
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0809:06

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:06
5181 and 5182 and 5184
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0809:14
5182 and 5184
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0809:14

or (field programmable gate array)
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:23
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:46

frequency
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:55

frequency
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 09:59
519
2

frequenc$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:36
519
4
27718

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 12:41
519
5
27718

transmit$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:40
517
6
20
517
8
3547469
518
0
6079
518
1
139
518
2
2011390
518
3
15
518
4
133365
518
5
32
518
6
112176
518
7
3547469
518
8
38
519
0
519
1
DDS
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519
6
27718

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:41
519
7
27718

system
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:42
519
8
10

system
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:43
519
9

'U5-PGPUBi
U5PAT
OR
.ON
2006/11/08 11:44
520
0
19

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 11:44
520
1
27718

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 12:42
520
2
27718

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 12:44
520
3

U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 12:44
520
4

U5-PGPUB; .
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 12:45
521
0
10
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 12:52
521
6
27718
FPGA
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 12:55
521
7
142
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:11
521
8
198
FPGA near2 able
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:11
521
9
165
FPGA adj3 able
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:19
522
0
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:20
522
1
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:20
522
2
FPGA adj3 shape
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR'
ON
2006/11/08 13:36
522
3
FPGA and 375/305
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:28
522
4
FPGA and 375/274
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:28
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522
5
22
522
6
522
7
FPGA and 375/286
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:28
FPGA near'shape
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/0813:37
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:47
[modulat$3 near5 (data or signal)]

and adjus$3 near5 frequenc$3
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:52
FPGA
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:51
583, FPGA near microprocessor
522
8
4414
522
9
27718
523 '
0
583
5227 and 5229
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:51
523
1
244
5229 and 5228
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 13:53
523
2
"20050111578"
U5-PGPUB;
U5PAT
OR
ON
2006/11/08 17:17
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TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL DATA BY MEANS OF A

FREQUENCY MODULATOR
The invention relates to a method of transmitting digital data by

means of a frequency modulator based on a frequency modulation of
minimum phase gradient or "Minimum Shift Keying" (MSK) type.
The subject of the invention is also the corresponding device.
5
The invention applies to all digital data transmissions using MSKtype frequency modulation.
It applies in particular to the accurate determination of the position
10
15
of a mobile on the basis of necessary data transmitted between a reference

station and the mobile, both receiving satellite-based positioning signals.
For the determination of the absolute position of a mobile, use is
commonly made of satellite-based position measurement means, using for
example the radio signals emitted by the satellites of the GPS (Global
Positioning System) or of other similar systems (GLONASS system, future
GALILEO system). The accuracy obtained goes from a few meters to a few
tens of meters.
In the GPS system, the signal emitted by a satellite is coded and
the time taken by the signal to reach the point to be located is used to
determine the distance between this satellite and this point, preferably called
20
the pseudo-distance so as to take account of synchronization errors between

the clock of the satellite and that of the station. These synchronization errors
are conventionally eliminated by calculation when the signals are received
from at least four different satellites. The determination of the distance
between the point to be located and several satellites makes it possible,
knowing the geographical coordinates of the satellites, to calculate the
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coordinates of the point to be located, usually coordinates expressed as

latitude, longitUde and altitude in a fixed terrestrial reference frame.
To determine the precise position of a mobile (accuracy of from a
centimeter to a meter, as the case may be), a so-called "differential GPS"
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procedure is used, which consists in using, at the level of the mobile, for the
calculation of its position, the errors noted with regard to each pseudodistance at the level of a so-called reference station of known position.
This procedure makes it possible to correct the position calculation
errors due in particular to trajectory deformations and to propagation. These
errors are corrected, for example, by comparing for the reference station its
known position and its calculated position arising from the measurement of
the propagation time between the satellite and the reference station.
The digital data corresponding to these errors are transmitted by
5
the reference station to the mobile. Traditionally, these digital data are
transmitted by radio using MSK-type frequency modulation, well-suited to an
information bit rate that may be as much as 200 baud (bits per second).
For greater information bit rates, such as 400 baud, the MSK-type
frequency modulation is no longer suitable since it exhibits too wide a
10
frequency spectrum that decreases too slowly.

It is in fact recalled that the narrower the spectra of the reference
stations and the faster they decrease, the more they can be juxtaposed on
the same frequency band without them encroaching on one another and thus
15
the more reference stations there can be.

Now, it is noted that curve a), representing in figure 1 the
frequency spectrum of an MSK modulation at 400 baud, exhibits at 1000 Hz
a sidelobe situated at around -38 dB from the central lobe, whereas one
wants it to be situated at around -50 dB.
One solution consists in preceding the MSK frequency modulation
20
by a Gaussian low-pass filtering. One is then dealing with a Gaussian

minimum phase gradient, or "GMSK" (Gaussian minimum shift keying)
modulation, whose frequency spectrum is represented by curve b) of figure 1.
The spectral occupancy is better adapted than in the case of "MSK"
modulation, but the GMSK modulation introduces undesirable inter-symbol
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crosstalk.
It is recalled that inter-symbol crosstalk consists in the reception of
the data (also termed symbols) being scrambled through the simultaneous
reception of the correct data and of a tailoff of the previous data item or even
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of the previous but one.

An important aim of the invention is therefore to propose a method
and a device exhibiting spectral occupancy equivalent to that exhibited by
GMSK modulation, without introducing inter-symbol crosstalk.
Another aim of the invention is to propose a method that is easy to
implement.
To achieve these aims, the invention proposes a method of

transmitting digital data exhibiting a rate T by means of a frequency
modulator able to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier
frequency
5
to at a first frequency value fO + 1/4T and/or a second frequency
value to - 1/4T, this process being characterized in that it comprises the step
consisting in modulating the central carrier frequency to from one of the
frequency values to the other during a time interval T, via successive
frequency stages.
10
Thus, instead of going directly from a first frequency value

corresponding to a first value of a data item, to a second frequency value
corresponding to a second value of a data item, one goes from the first
frequency to the second through successive frequency stages.
15
The frequency spectrum corresponding to these staged changes

of frequency exhibits a faster decrease than the spectrum of an "MSK"
modulation.
This staged change of frequency furthermore exhibits the
advantage of consuming less energy at high frequency than during
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instantaneous changes of frequency such as in the case of "MSK"

modulation, this energy gain then being in part carried over to the central
lobe of the spectrum, thus giving it a slightly wider useful band than in the
case of "MSK" modulation and resulting in a gain in the signal/noise ratio with
respect to "MSK", for identical conditions.
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According to a characteristic of the invention, the frequency stages

for going from to - 1/4T to to + 1/4T are the same in absolute value as the
frequency stages for going from to + 1/4T to fO - 1/4T.
The number of frequency stages for going from one of the
frequency values to the other is preferably equal to 16.
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The method applies in particular when the digital data are

transmitted between a reference station and a mobile of a satellite-based
positioning system.
Also, the subject of the invention is not only the method of
transmitting data, the gist of which has just be described, but also a device
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able to implement a frequency modulation at a rate T according to two

predetermined frequencies. This device comprises means for shaping the
said modulation as several frequency stages during a time interval T.
This device comprises a microprocessor able to program the

frequency stages and preferably, linked to the microprocessor, a device able
to shape the modulation as a function of data to be transmitted and of the
programmed stages.
5
Finally, a subject of the invention is a frequency modulator,

characterized in that it comprises a device able to shape a frequency
modulation as described and a device for generating instantaneous
frequencies.
10
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will become

apparent on reading the detailed description which follows and which is given
with reference to the appended drawings in which:
- the curves represented diagrammatically in figure 1 illustrate the
variation of the frequency spectrum of a modulator of "MSK" type (curve a)
15
and "GMSK" type (curve b);

- figures 2a), 2b) and 2c) diagrammatically represent, as a function
of time t, respectively an example of binary data to be transmitted, and the
corresponding frequency and phase modulations;
- figure 3 diagrammatically represents as a function of time t, the
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frequency modulations corresponding to an input signal comprising the data

-1, 1, -1 for a conventional "MSK" modulation (curve a) and for an exemplary
modulation according to the invention designated "MSK16" (curve b);
- figure 4 diagrammatically represents as a function of time t, the
"MSK" modulation (curve a) and "MSK16" modulation (curve b) for an input
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signal comprising the data -1,1,1, -1,1,1, -1,1, -1,1;

- figure 5 diagrammatically represents as a function of time, the
phase variations corresponding to the said "MSK" modulation (curve a) and
"MSK16" modulation (curve b) for an input signal comprising the data -1,1,1,
-1,1,1, -1,1, -1,1;
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- figure 6 diagrammatically represents the frequency spectra of an
"MSK" modulation at 400 baud (curve a) and of an "MSK16" modulation at

400 baud (curve b);
- figure 7 diagrammatically represents an exemplary device able to
implement the method according to the invention.
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The frequency modulation according to the invention is based on

an "MSK"-type modulation.
The features of the frequency modulation of "MSK" type are briefly
recalled on the basis of an example described in conjunction with figures 2a),
5
2b) and 2c).

This is of course a constant-amplitude modulation.
The binary data to be transmitted, represented in figure 2~), each
have a duration T also referred to as the data rate. As represented in figure
2b), each data item is transmitted as a frequency, for a duration T according
10
to the following characteristics:

a) +1 is represented by the first frequency to + 1/4T,
b) -1 is represented by the second frequency to - 1/4T,
to being the central carrier frequency.
With this frequency modulation may be associated over the
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duration T, a variation of the phase according to the following formula:

T
rp = 2JZf (t)jt
(1 )
The deviation 1/4T is chosen in such a way that the corresponding

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phase <p, represented in figure 2c), varies linearly between -1t/2 and 1t/2.
On reception, phase demodulation is often preferred to frequency
demodulation.
The method according to the invention consists in going from one
frequency to the other according to successive stages in such a way as to
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attain the desired frequency (to 1/4T) at the end of the duration T. Thus, at
the end of a time T, the corresponding phase <p attains the same value ( 1t/2)
as in the case of "MSK" modulation; this makes it possible on reception to
phase-demodulate the data received whether they have been modulated
according to conventional "MSK" modulation or according to the invention.
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In what follows, consideration is given to an example of frequency

modulation with 16 frequency stages, the carrier frequency fO taking values
between 1.6 and 3.5 MHz, in particular 1.8146 MHz, the rate T corresponding
to 400 Hz and 1/4T being equal to 100 Hz. The data thus modulated in this
HF (high frequency) range are transmitted by means of a suitable antenna, in

this instance a large antenna.
The number of stages may take other values such as, for
example, 8 or 32.
Illustrated in figure 3 is this example of frequency modulation for
an input signal comprising the data -1, 1, -1. Curve a) corresponds to

conventional "MSK" modulation and exhibits two frequency states; curve b)
corresponds to the modulation according to the invention referred to as
"MSK16" since the modulation is shaped as 16 frequency stages.
As regards the "MSK16" curve (b), the frequency to + 1/4T
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normalized in the figure to +1 is attained at the 16th stage; likewise, the

frequency fO - 1/4T normalized in the figure to -1 is attained at the 16th stage.
In order for a receiver able to demodulate data modulated according to an
"MSK" modulation to be compatible with a modulation according to the
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invention, "MSK16" for example, it is necessary for the phase to be equal to
n/2 at the end of the time T. This is why, having regard to relation (1),
certain frequency stages exceed (in absolute value) the frequency to be
attained.
The "MSK16" curve (b) which, in order to go from the frequency-1
20
to the frequency +1 with a phase variation equal to n/2, exhibits 16

frequency stages of the form kj x (1/4T), i varying from 1 to 16, was obtained
with the following coefficients kj:
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-0.703
-0.413
-0.12
+0.173
+0.466
+0.76
+1.053
+1.346
+1.64
+1.933
+2.226
+2.053
+1.791
+1.528
+1.266
+1
Likewise, the 16 frequency stages for going from +1 to -1 were

obtained with the opposite coefficients:
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+0.703
+0.413
+0.12
-0.173
-0.466
-0.76
-1.053
-1.346
-1.64
-1.933
-2.226
-2.053
-1.791
-1.528
-1.266
-1
Of course, as in the case of "MSK", the frequency remains stable

when the data do not change; illustrated in figure 4 are the "MSK" modulation
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(curve a) and "MSK16" modulation (curve b) for an input signal comprising
the data -1, 1, 1, -1, 1, 1, -1, 1, -1, 1. The differences between these two
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15
20
curves appear only at the changes of frequency.

The phase variations of this input signal are illustrated in figure 5:
curves a and b corresponding respectively to the "MSK" and "MSK16"
modulations. The phases vary by 1t/2 over T in both cases, the phase of
curve b) first lagging slightly behind that of curve a) and subsequently
catching it up.
The frequency spectrum of an "MSK16" modulation at 400 baud
exhibits, as illustrated in figure 6, curve b a faster decrease than the
spectrum of an "MSK" modulation at 400 baud also, illustrated by curve a. At
1000 Hz, one clearly obtains a sidelobe situated at around -50 dB of the
central lobe and the sidelobes are much less marked.
This staged change of frequency furthermore exhibits the
advantage of consuming less energy at high frequency than during
instantaneous changes of frequency,as in the case of "MSK" modulation,
this energy gain then being in part carried over to the central lobe of the
spectrum which is flatter in the case of "MSK16" modulation than in that of
"MSK" modulation and thus gives it a slightly wider useful band and therefore
a signal/noise ratio higher by around 2 dB, for identical conditions.
As has been seen, as far as reception is concerned, conventional
phase or frequency demodulation corresponding to "MSK" modulation may
be performed.
As represented in figure 7, the method according to the invention
is implemented by a modulator comprising a device 1 for shaping the
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modulation as 16 stages, which is linked to a device 2 able to generate the

instantaneous frequency using, for example, a "DDS" function, the acronym
standing for "Direct Digital Synthesis", this device itself being linked to a
power amplifier 3. When the carrier frequency lies in a frequency range other
than the HF range, a frequency transposition circuit may possibly be added
between the device 2 and the amplifier 3.
The device 1 for shaping the modulation as 16 frequency stages
comprises means 10 for programming the 16 stages, included for example in
a microprocessor, these means 10 being linked to means 20 for shaping the
modulation as a function of the data to be transmitted and of the frequency
stages such as programmed.
These means 20 for shaping the modulation may be included in
10
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the microprocessor.
These means 20 for shaping the modulation preferably comprise
an "FPGA", the acronym standing for "Field Programmable Gate Array",
linked to the microprocessor. The "FPGA" comprises, on the one hand and
traditionally, means 21 for temporally adapting the data to be transmitted
and, on the other hand, means 22 for providing the "DDS" type device with
the instructions for generating the frequencies corresponding to the data
modulated according to an "MSK16" modulation.
Such a modulator which makes it possible to obtain a frequency
spectrum exhibiting the same advantages as that obtained by a "GMSK"-type
modulator, is however of simpler design insofar as it does not use any
Gaussian filter.
Moreover, by eliminating the Gaussian filter, it eliminates the
corresponding part of the analog processing (filtering) of the data, thereby
simplifying overall the management and the reliability of the modulator.
Furthermore, it exhibits no inter-symbol crosstalk.
CLAIMS
1. A method of transmitting digital data exhibiting a rate T by

means of a frequency modulator able to modulate as a function of the data, a
central carrier frequency to at a first frequency value to + 1/4T and/or a
second frequency value fO - 1/4T, characterized in that it comprises the step
5
consisting in modulating the central carrier frequency to from one of the

frequency values to the other during a time interval T, via successive
frequency stages.
2. The method as claimed in the preceding claim, characterized in
10
that the number of frequency stages for going from to - 1/4T to to + 1/4T is
the same as for going from to + 1/4T to fO - 1/4T.
3. The method as claimed in the preceding claim, characterized in
that the frequency stages for going from fO - 1/4T to to + 1/4T are the same in
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absolute value as the frequency stages for going from to + 1/4T to fO - 1/4T.
4. The method as claimed in anyone of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the number of frequency stages for going from one of
the frequency values to the other is equal to 16.
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5. The method as claimed in anyone of the preceding claims,

characterized in that the digital data are transmitted between a reference
station and a mobile of a satellite-based positioning system.
25
6. A device able to implement a frequency modulation at a rate T

according to two predetermined frequencies, characterized in that it
comprises means for shaping the said modulation as several frequency
stages during a time interval T.
30
7. The device as claimed in the preceding claim, characterized in

that it comprises a microprocessor able to program the frequency stages.
8. The device as claimed in the preceding claim, characterized in
that it furthermore comprises, linked to the microprocessor, a device of
10
"FPGA" type able to shape the modulation as a function of data to be

transmitted and of the programmed stages.
9. A frequency modulator, characterized in that it comprises a
5
device able to shape a frequency modulation according to anyone of

claims 6 to 8 and, linked to it, a device for generating instantaneous
frequencies using a "DDS" function.
ABSTRACT
TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL DATA BY MEANS OF A
FREQUENCY MODULATOR
The invention relates to a method of transmitting digital data

exhibiting a rate T by means of a frequency modulator able to modulate as a
function of the data, a central carrier frequency to at a first frequency value
to + 1/4T and/or a second frequency value to - 1/4T. It comprises the step
consisting in modulating the carrier frequency from one of the frequency
values to the other during a time interval T, via successive frequency stages.
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03 AUG 2004
Declaration for Patent Application

Declaration pour Demande de Brevet
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En tant I'inventeur nomme ci-apres, je declare par Ie

present acte que:
As a below-named inventor, I hereby declare that:
Mon domicile, mon adresse postale et ma nationalite sont

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Je crois etre Ie premier inventeur original et unique (si un

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TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL DATA BY

MEANS OF A FREQUENCY MODULATOR.
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Confinnation No.
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MODULATOR.
PRELIMINARY AMENDMENT

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Preliminary to examination of the above-referenced application, please amend the

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Remarks/Arguments begin on page 7 of this paper.
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PATENT
AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATION:
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beginning on page 1:
CROSS - REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present Application is based on International Application No. PCTIFR03/00487,
filed on February 14, 2003, entitled "FREQUENCY MODULATOR FOR DIGITAL
TRANSMISSIONS", which in tum corresponds to FR 02/02304 filed on February 22,2002, and
priority is hereby claimed under 35 USC 119 based on these applications.
Each of these
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Please add the following header before the first paragraph of the current
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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Still other objects and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent
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embodiments of the invention are shown and described, simply by way of illustration of the best
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PATENT
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mode contemplated of carrying out the invention. As will be realized, the invention is capable of
other and different embodiments, and its several details are capable of modifications in various
obvious respects, all without departing from the invention.
Accordingly, the drawings and
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It will be readily seen by one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention fulfills
all of the objects set forth above. After reading the foregoing specification, one of ordinary skill
will be able to affect various changes, substitutions of equivalents and various other aspects of
the invention as broadly disclosed herein. It is therefore intended that the protection granted
hereon be limited only by the definition contained in the appended claims and equivalents
thereof.
Abstract:
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PATENT
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ABSTRACT
TR1\~t8MI88IO~t OF
DIGITAL DATA BY MBA~t8 OF A

MODULATOR
FREQOO~tCY
The invention relates to a method of transmitting digital data exhibiting a rate T by

means of a frequency modulator able to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier
frequency fO at a first frequency value fO + 1/4T and/or a second frequency value fO - 1/4T. It
comprises the step consisting in modulating the carrier frequency from one of the frequency
values to the other during a time interval T, via successive frequency stages.
Pigl:1F83
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AMENDMENTS TO THE CLAIMS:

This listing of claims will replace all prior versions, and listings, of claims
application:
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the
Listing of Claims:
1. (currently amended): A method of transmitting digital data exhibiting a rate T by
means of a frequency modulator able to modulate as a function of the data, a central carrier
frequency ill at a first frequency value ill + 1/4T and/or a second frequency value ill - 1/4T,
eHafaeterizea iR tHat method including the step of: eORsistiRg iR modulating the central carrier
frequency ill from one of the frequency values to the other during a time interval T, via
successive frequency stages.
2. (currently amended): The method as claimed in tHe flreeeaiRg claim 1, eharaeterizea iR
that- wherein the number of frequency stages for going from ill - 1/4T to ill + 1/4T is the same as
for going from ill + 1/4T to ill - 1/4T.

3. (currently amended): The method as claimed in tHe flreeeaing
claim~,
eharaeterizea iR
that- wherein the frequency stages for going from ill - 1/4T to ill + 1/4T are the same in absolute
value as the frequency stages for going from ill + 1/4T to ill - 1/4T.
4. (currently amended): The method as claimed in aay one of tHe flreeeaing elaims, claim
1 eflaraeterizea iR tHat wherein the number of frequency stages for going from one of the
frequency values to the other is equal to 16.
5. (currently amended): The method as claimed in any ORe of tHe j3reeeEliRg elaims, claim
I eHaraeterizoa iR tHat wherein the digital data are transmitted between a reference station and a
mobile of a satellite-based positioning system.
6. (currently amended): A device able to implement a frequency modulation at a rate T
according to two predetermined frequencies, eharaeterizeEl iR that comprising: it eomflrises
a device for shaping the said modulation as several frequency stages during a time
interval T.
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7. (currently amended): The device as claimed in the flreeeaiag claim 6, eharaeterizea ia
thai comprising it eOH'lflrises a microprocessor able to program the frequency stages.

8. (currently amended): The device as claimed in the flreesaiag claim 7, eharaeterizea ia
that-+t furthermore comprising eOHlflrises, linked to the microprocessor, a device of "FPGA" type
able to shape the modulation as a function of data to be transmitted and of the programmed
stages.
9. (currently amended): A frequency modulator, eharaeterizea iH tRat it eOfHflrises
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comprising a device able to shape a frequency modulation according to aay eHe of claim[[sJ] 6 te
& and, linked to it, a device for generating instantaneous frequencies using a "DDS" function.
10. (new): The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the number of frequency stages for
going from one of the frequency values to the other is equal to 16.
11. (new): The method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the number of frequency stages for
going from one of the frequency values to the other is equal to 16.
12. (new): The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the digital data are transmitted
between a reference station and a mobile of a satellite-based positioning system.
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REMARKS:
The specification and claims of the referenced application have been amended in accordance
with common U.S. Patent Practice and to remove the multiple dependencies of claims 4, 5 and 9.
New Claims 10-14 were added.
No new matter has been introduced through the foregoing
amendments. Entry is in order.

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PROCEDE DE TRANSMISSION DE DONNEES NUMERIQUES AU MOYEN

D'UN MODULATEUR DE FREQUENCE ET MODULATEUR
CORRESPONDANT.
L'invention concerne un procede de transmission de donnees

numeriques au moyen d'un modulateur de frequence base sur une
modulation de frequence de type a gradient de phase minimum ou
Minimum Shift Keying}) (MSK) en anglais.
L'invention a egalement pour objet Ie dispositif correspondant.
toutes les transmissions de donnees
L'invention s'applique
numeriques utilisant la modulation de frequence de type MSK
Elle s'applique notamment a la determination precise de la
position d'un mobile a partir de donnees necessaires transmises entre une
station de reference et Ie mobile, tous deux recevant des signaux de
positionnement par satellites.
Pour la determination de la position absolue d'un mobile, on utilise::
couramment des moyens de mesure de position par satellites, utiJisant par::>
exemple les signaux radio emis par les satellites du systeme GPS (Globar!~:.
Positioning System) ou d'autres systemes analogues (systeme GLONASS,~~
futur systeme GALlLEO). La precision obtenue va de quelques metres a:;' ~
quelques dizaines de metres.
Dans Ie systeme GPS, Ie signal emis par un satellite est code et
on utilise Ie temps mis par ce signal pour atteindre Ie point a localiser pour
determiner la distance entre ce satellite et ce point, de preference appelee
pseudo-distance pour tenir compte d'erreurs de synchronisation entre
I'horloge du satellite et celie de la station. Ces erreurs de synchronisation
sont c1assiquement eliminees par calcul des lors qu'on reyoit les signaux
d'au mains quatre satellites differents. La determination de la distance entre
Ie point a localiser et plusieurs satellites permet, connaissant les
coordonnees geographiques des satellites, de calculer les coordonnees du
point a localiser, Ie plus souvent des coordonnees exprimees en latitude,
longitude et altitude dans un repere terrestre fixe.
Pour determiner la position precise d'un mobile (precision de un
centimetre a un metre selon Ie cas) on utilise una methode dite GPS
differentiel qui consiste a utiliser au niveau du mobile, pour Ie calcul de sa
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position, les erreurs constatees sur chaque pseudo-distance au niveau d'une

station dite de reference de position connue.
Cette methode permet de corriger les erreurs de calcul de position
dues notamment aux deformations de trajectoire et a la propagation. Ces
erreurs sont corrigees par exemple en comparant pour la station de
reference sa position connue et sa position calculee issue de la mesure du
temps de propagation entre Ie satellite et la station de reference.
Les donnees numeriques correspondant aces erreurs sont
transmises par la station de reference au mobile. Traditionnellement, ces
donnees numeriques sont transmises par voie radio en utilisant une
modulation de frequence de type MSK, bien adaptee pour un debit
d'informations pouvant atteindre 200 bauds (bits par secondes).
Pour des debits d'informations superieurs, tels que 400 bauds. la
modulation de frE3quence de type MSK n'est plus adaptee car elle presente
un spectre en frequence trop large et de decroissance trop lente.
On rappelle en effet que plus les spectres des stations de
reference sont etroits et a decroissance rapide, plus on peut en juxtaposer
sur une merne bande de frequenc~ sans qu'i1s ernpietent les uns sur les
autres at ainsi multiplier les stations de reference.
Or, on remarque que la courbe a) representant figure 1 Ie spectre
en frequence d'une modulation MSK a 400 bauds, presente a 1000 Hz un
lobe lateral situe a environ -38 dB du lobe central, alors que I'on souhaite
qu'i1 soit situe a environ -50 dB.
Una solution consiste a faire preceder la modulation de frequence
MSK d'un filtrage passe-bas gaussien. II s'agit alors d'une modulation a
gradient de phase minimum gaussienne, ou GMSK en anglais dont Ie
spectre en frequence est represente par la courbe b) de la figure 1.
L'occupation spectrale est mieux adaptee que dans Ie cas de la modulation
MSK mais la modulation GMSK introduit une diaphonie inter symboles
indesirable.
On rappelle que la diaphonie inter symboles consiste a ce que la
reception des donnees (aussi designees par symboles) soit brouillee par la
reception simultanee de la donnee correcte et d'une trainee de la donnee
precedente "oire de I'avant-derniere.
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Un but important de I'invention est donc de proposer un precede

et un dispositif presentant une occupation spectrale equivalente a celie
presentee par la modulation GMSK. sans introduire de diaphonie inter
symbores.
Un autre but de I'invention est de proposer un procede facile a
mettre en c:euvre.
Pour atteindre ces buts, I'invention propose un procede de
transmission de donnees numeriques presentant une cadence T au moyen
d'un modulateur de frequence apte a moduler en fonction des donnees, une
frt3quence porteuse centrale fO a une premiere valeur de frequence fO+1/4T
et/ou une deuxieme valeur de frequence f0-1/4T ce procede etant caracterise
en ce qu'il comporte I'etape consistant a moduler la frequence porteuse
centrale to d'une des valeurs de frequence a I'autre pendant un intervafle de
temps T, par paliers de frequence successifs.
Ainsi au lieu de passer directement d'une premiere valeur de
frequence correspondant a une premiere valeur de donnee, a une deuxieme _.
valeur de frequence correspondant a une deuxieme valeur de donnee, on ..:~
passe de Ja premiere fnquence a la deuxiE3me par paliers de fn3quence :!,
successifs.
Le spectre en frequence correspondant a ces changements de
frequence par paliers presente une decroissance plus rapide que Ie spectre
d'une modulation MSK .
Ce changement de frequence par paJiers presente en outre
f'avantage de consommer moins d'energie en haute frE3quence que lors de
changements instantanes de frequences comme dans Ie cas de. la
modulation MSK , ce gain d'energie etant alors en partie reports sur Ie
lobe central du spectre, lui conferant ainsi une bande utile legerement plus
large que dans Ie cas d'une modulation MSK avec pour consequence un
gain sur Ie rapport signal/brUit par rapport au MSK , a conditions
identiques.
Selon une caracteristique de I'invention, les paliers de frequence
pour passer de fa - 1/4T a fa + 1/4T sont les memes en valeur absolue que
les paliers de frequence pour passer de fa + 1/4T a to -1/4T.
Le nombre de paliers de frequence pour passer d'une des valeurs
de frequence a I'autre est de preference egal 16.
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Le procede s'applique notamment lorsque les donnees

numeriques sont transmises entre une station de reference et un mobile d'un
systeme de positionnement par satellites.
L'invention a aussi pour objet non seulement Ie procede de
transmission de donnees dont les grandes !ignes viennent d'etre decrites,
mais aussi un dispositif apte a mettre en forme une modulation de
frequences a une cadence T selon deux frequences predeterminees. Ce
dispositif comporte des moyens de mise en forme de ladite modulation en
plusieurs paliers de frequence pendant un intervalle de temps T.
Ce dispositif comporte un microprocesseur apte a programmer les
paliers de frequence et de preference, relie au microprocesseur, un dispositif
apte a mettre en forme la modulation en fonction des donnees a transmettre
et des paliers programmes.
Enfin, I'invention a pour objet un modulateur de frequences,
caracterise en ce qu'il comporte un dispositif apte a mettre en forme une
modulation de frequence tel que decrit et un dispositif de generation de
frequences instantanees.
D'autres caracteristiques et avantages de I'invention apparaitront
a la lecture de la description detaillee qui suit et qui est faite en reference aux
dessins annexes dans lesquels :
- les courbes schematiquement representees figure 1 iIIustrent la
variation du spectre en frequence d'un modulateur de type MSK (courbe
a) et GMSK (courbe b) ;
- les figures 2a) 2b) et 2c) representent schematiquement. en
fonction du temps t, respectivement un exemple de donnees binaires a
transmettre, et les modulations de frequence et de phase correspondantes ;
- la figure 3 represente schematiquement en fonction du temps t,
les modulations de frequence correspondant a un signal d'entree comportant
les donnees -1, 1, -1 pour une modulation MSK classique (courbe a) et
pour un exemple de modulation selon ('invention designee par MSK16
(courbe b) ;
les modulations MSK (courbe a) et MSK16 (cQurbe b) pour un signal
d'entne comportant les donnees -1, 1, 1, -1, i. 1, -1, i. -1, 1 ;
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- fa figure 5 represente schematiquement en fonction du temps,

les variations de phase correspondant aux modulations MSK (courbe a)
et MSK16 (courbe b) pour un signal d'entree comportant les donnees -1,
1,1, -1,1,1, -1,1, -1,1 ;
- la figure 6 represente schematiquement fes spectres en
frequence d'une modulation MSK a 400 bauds (courbe a) et d'une
modulation MSK16 a 400 bauds (courbe'b) ;
- la figure 7 represente schematiquement un exemple de dispositif
apte a mettre en ceuvre Ie procede selon I'invention.
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La modulation de frequence selon f'invention est basee sur une

modulation de type MSK .
On rappelle brievement, sur la base d'un exemple decrit en
relation avec les figures 2a) 2b) et 2c), les particularites de la modulation de
frequence de type MS K }).
II s'agit bien sOr d'une modulation a amplitude constante.
Les donnees. binaires a transmettre, representees figure 2a), ant
chacune une duree T aussi denommee
cadence des donnees. Comme
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reprasente figure 2b), chaque donnae est transmise en fn3quence, pendant
une duree T selon les caracteristiques suivantes :
a) +1 est represente par la premiere frequence fO+1/4T,
b) -1 est represente par la deuxieme frequence fO-1/4T,
fO etant la frequence porteuse centrale.
A cette modulation de frequence on peut assoder sur la duree T,
une variation de la phase selon la formule suivante :
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correspondante, representee figure 2c), varie lineairement entre -rrJ2 et xl2.
A la reception, la demodulation en phase est souvent preferee a la
demodulation en frequence.
Le procede selon I'invention consiste a passer d'une frequence it
I'autre selon des paliers successifs de m'aniere a atteindre fa frequence
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souhaitee ( fO 1/4T ) au bout de la duree T. Ainsi, la phase <p

correspondante atteint-elle au bout d'un temps T la meme valeur ( 1t/2) que
dans Ie cas d'une modulation MSK; cela permet a la reception de
demoduler en phase les donnees re~ues qu'elles aient ete modulees selon la
modulation MSK classique au selon I'invention.
Dans la suite on considere un exemple de modulation de
frequence avec 16 paliers de frequences. la frequence porteuse to prenant
des valeurs entre 1.6 et 3.5 MHz en particulier 1.8146 MHz, la cadence T
correspondant a 400 Hz et 1/4T etant egal a 100 Hz. Les donnees ainsi
modulees dans ceUe gamme HF (Haute Fnquence) sont transmises au
moyen d'une antenne adaptee. en I'occurrence une grande antenne.
Le nombre de paliers peut prendre d'autres valeurs comme par
exemple 8 ou 32.
On a iIIustre figure 3 cet exemple de modulation de frequence
pour un signal d'entree comportant les donnees -1, 1, -1. La courbe a)
correspond a la modulation MSK classique et presente deux stats de
frequence; la courbe b) correspond a la modulation selon l'invention
designee par MSK16 car la modulation est mise en forme en 16 paliers
de frE3quence.
Concernant la courbe MSK16 (b), la frequence fa + 1/4T
rapportee sur la figure a +1 est atteinte au 16eme palier; de merne la
frequence fO - 1/4T rapportee sur la figure a -1 est atteinte au 16eme palier.
Pour qu'un recepteur apte a demoduler des donnees modulees selon une
modulation MSK soit compatible avec une modulation selon l'invention,
MSK16 par exemple, iI faut que la phase soit egate a 7tl2 au bout .du
temps T. C'ast pourquoi, compte tenu de la relation (1), certains paliers de
frequence depassent (en valeur absolue) la frequence a atteindre.
La courbe MSK16 (b) qui, pour passer de la frequence -1 a la
frequence +1 avec une variation de phase egale a 1tl2, presente 16 paliers
de frequences de la forme ki x (1/4T), i variant de 1 a 16, a ete obtenue avec
les coefficients kt suivants :
-0.703
-0.413
-0.12
+0.173
+'1.346
+0.466
+0.76
+'1.053
+1.64
+1.933
+2.226
+2.053
+1.791
+1.528
+1.266
+1
De meme. les 16 paliers de frequence pour passer de +1

ete obtenus avec les coefficients opposes:
10
15
20
25
30
+0.703
-0.466
-1.64
-1.791
+0.413
-0.76
-1.933
-1.528
+0.12
-1.053
-2.226
-1.266
a -1
ont
-0.173
-1.346
-2.053
-1
Bien sur, comme dans Ie cas du MSK, la frequence reste

stable lorsque les donnees ne changent pas; on a iIIustrs figure 4 les
modulations MSK}) (courbe a) et MSK16 (courbe b) pour un signal
d'entrse comportant les donnees -1, 1, 1, -1, 1, 1, -1, 1 -1, 1. Les
differences entre ces deux courbes n'apparaissent qu'aux changements de
frsquence.
Les variations de phase de ce signal d'entree sont iIIustrees figure
5: les courbes a et b correspondant respectivement aux modulations
{( MSK et MSK16 . Les phases varient de xJ2 sur T dans les deux cas, ,":.
la phase de la courbe b) prenant tout d'abord un leger retard sur celie de la .'
courbe a) pour la rattraper ensuite.
f
Le spectre en frequ.~nce. d'une modulation MSK16 a 400 . Ii
bauds presente comme iIlustrs figure 6, courbe b une decroissance plus
rapide que Ie spectre d'une modulation ({ MSK a 400 bauds egalement, ...:,'
illustre par la courbe a. A 1000 Hz, on obtient bien un lobe lateral situs a
environ -50 dB du lobe central et les lobes lateraux sont beaucoup mains
marques.
Ce changement de frequence par paliers presente en outre
I'avantage de consommer mains d'energie en haute frequence que lars _de
changements instantanes de frequences comme dans Ie cas de la
modulation MSK, ce gain d'energie etant alors en partie reporte sur Ie
lobe central du spectre qui est plus plat dans Ie cas de la modulation
MSK16 que dans celui de la modulation MSK et lui confere ainsi une
banda utile legerement plus large et de ce fait un rapport signal/bruit plus
eleve d'environ 2 dB, a conditions identiques.
Comme on I'a vu, cote reception, une demodulation c1assique, en
phase ou en frequence, correspondant a une modulation MSK peut etre
realisee.
J
10
15
20
25
30
Comme represente figure 7, Ie procede selon I'invention est mis

en ceuvre par un modulateur comportant un dispositif 1 de mise en forme de
la modulation en 16 paliers, relie a un dispositif 2 apte a generer la frequence
instantanee en utilisant par exemple une fonction DDS , acronyme anglosaxon pour Direct Digital Synthesis , ce dispositif etant lui-meme reHe a un
amplificateur de puissance 3. Lorsque la frequence porteuse se situe dans
une gamme de frequences autre que la gamme HF, on peut eventuellement
ajouter entre Ie dispositif 2 et I'amplificateur 3, un circuit de transposition de
frequence.
Le dispositif 1 de mise en forme de la modulation en 16 paliers de
frequence comporte des moyens 10 de programmation des 16 paliers, inclus
par exemple dans un microprocesseur, ces moyens 10 etant relies a des
moyens 20 de mise en forme de la modulation en fonction des donnees a
transmettre et des paliers de frequence tels que programmes.
Ces moyens 20 de mise en forme de la modulation peuvent etre
inclus dans Ie microprocesseur.
Ces moyens 20 de mise en forme de la modulation comprennent
de preference un FPGA , acronyme anglo-saxon pour Field
Programable Gate Array, relie au microprocesseur. Le FPGA comprend
d'une part et de maniere traditionnelle, des moyens 21 pour adapter
temporellement les donnees a transmettre et d'autre part des moyens 22
pour fournir au dispositif de type DDS les instructions pour generer les
frequences correspondant aux donnees modulees selon une modulation
MSK16 .
Un tel modulateur qui permet d'obtenir un spectre en frequence
presentant les memes avantages que celui obtenu par un modulateur de
type GMSK , est cependant plus simple de conception dans la mesure ou
il n'utilise pas de filtre gaussien.
De plus, en eliminant Ie filtre gaussien, it elimine la partie
correspondante de traitement (filtrage) analogique des donnees, ce qui
simplifie globalement Ie reglage et la fiabilite du modulateur.
En outre, iI ne presente pas de diaphonie inter symboles.
REVENDICATIONS
10
1. Procede de transmission de donnees numeriques presentant

une cadence T au moyen d'un modulateur de fn3quence apte a moduler en
fonction des donnees, une frequence porteuse centrale to a une premiere
valeur de frequence fO+1/4T eVou une deuxieme valeur de frequence fO1/4T, caracterise en ce qu'U comporte I'etape consistant a moduler la
frequence porteuse centrale fa d'une des valeurs de frequence a J'autre
pendant un intervalle de temps T, par paliers de frequence successifs.
2. Procede selon la revendication precedente, caracterise en ce
que Ie nombre de paliers de frequence pour passer de fa - 1/4T a fa + 1/4T
est Ie meme que pour passer de fa + 1/4T a to - 1/4T.

que les paJiers de frequence pour passer de fa - 1/4T iii fa + 1/4T sont les "
15
memes en valeur absolue que les paJiers de frequence pour passer de

1/4T a to _ 1/4T.
to
+~;
s
,
20
4. Procede selon I'une quefeonque des revendications":

precedentes, caracterise en ce que Ie nombre de paliers de frequence pour'
passer d'une des vaJeurs de frequence a I'autre est egaJ a 16.
25
5. Procede selon J'une quelconque des revendications

precedentes, caracterise en ce que les donnees numeriques sont transmises
entre une station de reference et un mobile d'un systeme de positionnement
par satellites.
30
6. Dispositif apte a mettre en forme une modulation de frequence

a une cadence T selon deux frt3quences predeterminees, caracterise en ce
qu'il comporte des moyens de mise en forme de ladite modulation en
plusieurs paJiers de frequence pendant un intervalle de temps T.
7. Dispositif selon la revendication precedente, caracterise en ce
qU'i1 comporte un microprocesseur apte a programmer les paliers de
fnaquence.
10

qu'il comporte en outre, relie au microprocesseur, un dispositif de type
FPGA apte mettre en forme la modulation en fonction de donnees
transmettre et des paliers programmes.
10
9. Modulateur de fn3quences, caracterise en ce quJjJ comporte un

dispositif apte a mettre en forme une modulation de frequence selon IJune
quelconque des revendications 6 a 8 et, relia a celui-ci, un dispasitif de
generation de frequences instantanees utilisant une fanctian DDS .
1/5
(dB)
2. 0 ~. . . . . . ,. .,;.. ----.-.......-~7"".. .,.___;_.

---;-~""""":-=''''''''''''''''-'':"'.:. ---.;-......-;----<.!""'..--:",!
.......-:-;......-.-....,.....,.....,
.:
10 .. ~
.... ..:/;.''.'
O . .
+.. . ;..
~:L ,-.;~ f.
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,
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.. ... ;. ".... .. ... ..; .......: ...... , .......

~
..
+.. ~ ....;.. +.+
30
- 60 - . -
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-20 t~t~~:
'H .... :...
:: :
:..f ~ ... "-f....;.. )..!1.. 1.. ~ ..+:

.:
. 'j" ... ~ ....~.. . 1'j....~ .... 1.... 1.... ~ ..1..
: . : :
~:ti.li;~.I"'. .i.,f'-;1~
!-+~"1. tL+1"
.".
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..
..
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' .:-------- MSK (a)
'1-..:r..:::t:,:r:,:rT"I'---!'..'1'..,:r".,., ' ".- i","/.. . . . . .- - GMSf< (b)
-. ..
- .. '.
I i i 800 ~ ..4oo!
i 400
..1000 -"00 .1000 .. 660 -200 200
I 800
600 1000 "00 ~1800
MSK(a)
f( Hz)
2/5
SIGNAL
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. "..... ,
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fo+ 1/4 T"ir-------.

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fO-1I4 T -- - -
ll-o
---I
w
r
,n /2
... 1(/2.
- ------- --.- ------ ....---
3/5
FIG.4
MSK,6(b)
6
FIG.5
MSK (al
4/5
(dB)
MSK (al
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..so
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Demande internationale n
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1. En ce qui concerne les elem'ents de la demande intemationale, (Ies feuilles de remplacement qui ont ete .
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.contraire donnee sous ce p o i n t . '
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la langue de publication de la demande internationale (selon la regie 48.3(b.
la langue de la traduction relllise aux fins de I'examen preliminaire intemationale (selon la regie '55.2 ou
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3. En ce qui concerne les sequences de nuch~otides ou d'acide aminesdivulguees dans la demande

internationale (Ie cas echeant), I'examen preliminaire internationale a ete effectue sur la base du Iistage des
sequences:
o
o
o
o
o
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cc;>ntenu dans la demande intemationale, sous forme ecrite.

depose avec la demande intemationale, sous forme dechiffrable par ordinateur. '
a I'administration, sous forme ecrite.

remis ulterieurement a ('administration, sous forme dechiffrable par ordinateur.
remis ulterieurement
La declaration, selon laquelle Ie Iistage des sequences par .ecrit et foumi ulterieurement ne va pas au-del
de la divulgation faite dans la demande telle que deposee, a ete foumie...
La declaration, selon laquelle les informations enregistrees sous dechiffrable 'par ordinateur sont identiques
a celles du Iistages des sequences Presents par ecrit, a ete fournie.
4. Les modifications ont entraine I'annulation :
de la description,
pages:
Odes revendications, nos:

Odes dessins,
feuilles :
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RAPPORT D'EXAMEN
PRELIMINAIRE INTERNATIONAL
5. 0
Demande internationale n
,PCTIFR 03100487
Le present rapport a ete formule abstraction faite (de certaines) des modj~ications, qui ont ete considerees
comme allant au-dela. de I'expose de I'invention tel qu'i1 a ete depose, comme iI est indique ci-apres (regie '
70.2(c :
(Toute feuiJIe de remplacement comportant des modifications de cette nature doit atre indiquee au point 1 '
et annexee au present rapport.)
6. Observations complementaires, Ie cas echeant :
V. Declaration motivee selon I'article 35(2) quant a. la nouveaute, I'activite inventive et la possibilite
d'application industrielle; citations et explications a I'appui de cette declaration
1. Declaration
Nouveaute
Oui:
. Non:
Oui:
Activite inventive
Non:
Possibilite d'application industrielle Oui:
Non:
Revendications
Revendications
Revendications
Revendications
Revendications
Revendications
1-9
1-9
1-9
2. Citations et explications
voir feuille separee
".
Formulalre PCTAPEAl409 Oanvier 2004)
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RAPPORT D'EXAMEN
Demande internationale n , PCTIFR03/00487
PRELIMINAJRE INTERNATIONAL - FEUILLE SEPAREE
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Concernant Ie point V
Declaration motivee selon I'article 35(2) quant it la nouv.eaute, I'activite inventive
et la possibilite d'application industrielJe; citations et explic,ations a I'appui de
cette declaration
1
" est fait reference aux documents suivants:

D1:
D2:
D3:
D4:
US-A-5 812 604 (FRUIT LARRY JOHN ET AL) 22 septembre 1998

US-A-5 216 391 (SHIRAISHI KENICHI ET AL) 1 juin 1993
EP-A-O 822 421 (TOYOT~ MOTOR CO LTD) 4 fevrier 1998
US-A-5 884 220' (FARMER DOMINIC GERARD ET AL) 16 mars 1999
Le document D2 qui est considere comme etant Iletat de la technique Ie plus

proche decrit un dispositif apte a mettre en forme une modulation a gradient de
phase minimum MSK a une cadence T.
" est bien connu du domaine technique que la modulB:tion MSK est identique a
une modulation de frequence selon deux frequences.
Par consequent, Ilobjet de la revendication 6 differe de ce dispositif connu en ce
qU'jJ envisage
des moyens de mise en forme de la modulation en plusieurs patiers de '
frequence.
Par de tels moyens Ie modulateur consomme peu d'energie en haute frequence et
augmente la bande utile.
Le probleme technique a resoudre est de trouver des moyens de mise en forme
de la modulation de frequence.
Le document 02 propose un modulateur de phase qui multiplie un signal en
bande de base binaire par Ie signal dlune onde de reference; ce signal de
reference est obtenu en modulant Ie niveau d'un signal entre deux valeurs en
plusieurs patiers. Mais Ilhomme du metier nly aurait pas trouve, un enseignement
qui I'inciterait a utiliser plusieurs paliers de frequence.
Les autres documents de Iletat de la technique ne contiennent-pas, eux non plus,
d'enseignement de tel sorte.
Donc I'objet de la revendication 6 implique une activite inventive (article 33(3)
PCT).
Formulalre pcTlFeuflle separee/409 (feuille 1) (OEB-avriI1997)
RAPPORT D1EXAMEN
Demande intemationale n : PCT/FR03/00487
PRELIMINAIRE INTERNATIONAL - FEUILLE SEPAREE
'.
3
La revendication independante 1 est relative a un procede de transmission dedonnees numeriques et elle comporte des etapes correspondantes aux
caracteristiques du dispositif de la revendication 6.
Donc, I'objet de la revendication 1, lui aussi, implique une activite inventive (article
33(3) PCT).
Les revendications 2-5 et 7-9 contiennent tous les caracteristiques des

reveridications independantes 1 ou 6 parce qu'elles se referent 'a la revendication
independante 1 ou 6. Donc, elles satisfont aux exigences du PpT en ce qui
con'cerne I'activite inventive (article 33(3) PCT).
Le document 01 decrit un dispositif apte a mettre en forme une modulation de

frequence a une cadence T consistant en un modulateur par deplacement de
phase en quadrature a decalage (O~QPSK) et un Iimiteur dlamplitude. 01 decrit
aussi un synthetiseur de frequence, qui permet de selectionner une valeur de
frequence entre deux valeurs extremes en plusieurs paliers.
Le document 03 decrit un systeme GPS differentiel permettant d'augmenter la
precision du positionnement pour certains utilisateurs en fonction des donnees de
correction de positionnement. Ces donnees sont transmises via. une sousporteuse d'une emission radio FM.
Le dqcument 04 decrit un procede et un dispositif pour ameliorer la performance
globale dlun recepteur DGPS. La transmission des corrections.vers les mobiles
est securisl3e en mettant a profit la reception de plusieurs stations differentielles.
Autres, commentaires: .
6
Les caracteristiques figurant dans les. revendications ne comportent pas de signes

de reference mis entre parentheses' (regie 6.2 b) PCT).
Contrairement a ce qu'exige la regIe 5.1 a) ii) PCT, la description n'indique pas

I'etat de la technique anterieure pertinent expose dans Ie document 02 et ne cite
pas ce document.
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THALES
1.
This international preliminary examination report has been prepared by this International Preliminary Examining Authority
and is transmitted to the applicant according to Article 36.
2.
This REPORT consists of a total of
This report is also accompanied by ANNEXES, Le., sheets of the description, claims and/or drawings which have been
amended and are the basis for this report and/or sheets containing rectifications made before this Authority (see Rule
70.16 and Section 607 ofthe Administrative Instructions under the PCT).

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sheets.
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Certain observations on the international application
Date of submission of the demand
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08 April 2004 (08.04.2004)
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Authorized officer
Facsimile No.
Telephone No.
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1. With regard to the elements of the international application:.
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the description:
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the claims:
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the drawings:
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the sequence listing part of the description:

pages
pages
pages
2. With regard to the language, all the elements marked above were available or furnished to this Authority in the language in which
the international application was filed, unless otherwise indicated under this item.
which is:
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the language of publication of the international application (under Rule 48.3(b.
the language of the translation furnished for the purposes of international preliminary examination (under Rule 55.2 and!
or 55.3).
3. With regard to any nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence disclosed in the international application, the international
preliminary examination was carried out on the basis of the sequence listing:
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furnished subsequently to this Authority in written form.
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international application as filed has been furnished.
The statement that the information recorded in computer readable form is identical to the written sequence listing has
been furnished.
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the claims, Nos.
the drawings, sheets/fig
This report has been established as if (some of) the amendments had not been made, since they have been considered to go
beyond the disclosure as filed, as indicated in the Supplemental Box (Rule 70.2(c.
Replacement sheets which have beenjUrnished to the receiving Office in response to an invitation under Article 14 are referred to
in this report as "originally filed" and are not annexed to this report since they do not contain amendments (Rule 70.16
and 70.17).
Any replacement sheet containing such amendments must be referred to under item 1 and annexed to this report.
Form PCTIIPEN409 (Box I) (July 1998)
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A o n a l application No.
V.
I.
PCT/FR 03/00487
Statement
Novelty (N)
1-9
Claims
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Claims
Inventive step (IS)
1-9
Claims
Claims
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--------------- YES
Claims
2.
YES
NO
Claims
Industrial applicability (IA)
YES
NO
1.

Dl: US-A-5 812 604 (FRUIT LARRY JOHN ET AL) 22
September 1998
D2: US-A-5 216 391 (SHIRAISHI KENICHI ET AL) 1 June
1993
D3: EP-A-O 822 421 (TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD) 4 February
1998
D4: US-A-5 884 220 (FARMER DOMINIC GERARD ET AL) 16
March 1999
2.
Document D2, which is considered to be the closest

prior art, describes a device for shaping an MSK
minimum phase gradient modulation at a rate T.
It is well known in the technical field in question
that MSK modulation is identical to frequency
modulation at two frequencies.
Therefore, the subject matter of c1aim 6 differs
from said known device in that it provides
- means for shaping modulation in a plurality of
frequency steps.
As a result of said means, the modulator has a low
high-frequency power consumption and the useful band
is increased.
Form PCflIPEAl409 (Box V) (January 1994)
A o n a t application No.
PCT/FR 03/00487
The technical problem to be solved is that of

providing frequency modulation shaping means.
Document D2 proposes a phase modulator that
multiplies a binary baseband signal by a reference
wave signal, which reference signal is obtained by
modulating the level of a signal between two values
in a plurality of steps.
However, person skilled in
the art would not have found any teaching in D2 that

would have led to the use of a plurality of
frequency steps.
The other prior art documents do not contain such

teaching either.
It follows that the subject matter of claim 6
3.
Independent claim 1 relates to a method for

transmitting digital data and comprises steps
matching the features of the device according to
claim 6.
Therefore, the subject matter of claim 1 also
Claims 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 contain all the features of

independent claim 1 or 6 because they refer to
independent claim 1 or 6.
Therefore, they too
comply with requirements of inventive step of the

PCT (PCT Article 33(3)) .
.5.
Document Dl describes device for shaping frequency

modulation at a rate T, involving an offset
quadrature phase-shift keying modulator (O-QPSK) and
an amplitude limiter. Dl also describes a frequency

synthesiser enabling a frequency value to be
selected between two maximum and minimum values in a
plurality of steps.
Form PCTIIPEA/409 (Box V) (January 1994)
.nal
application No.
PCT/FR 03/00487
Document D3 describes a differential GPS system

enabling positioning accuracy to be increased for
certain users depending on the positioning
correction data.
This data is transmitted via an FM
radio transmission subcarrier.

Document 04 describes a method and a device for
enhancing the overall performance of a DGPS
receiver.
Correction transmission to mobile
stations is made secure by means of the reception of

a plurality of differential stations.
Further observations
6.
The features in the claims are not followed by

reference signs placed between parentheses (PCT Rule
6.2(b).
7.
Contrary to the requirement of peT Rule 5.l(a) (ii),

the relevant prior art disclosed in document D2 has
not been indicated in the description, nor has this
document been cited.
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(PCT Article 36 and Rule 70)

FOR FURTHER ACTION
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Examination Report (Form PCT/IPEAl416)
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14.02.2003
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THALES etal
1.
This intemational preliminary examination report has been prepared by this Intemational Preliminary Examining Authority and is
transmitted to the applicant according to Article 36.
2.
This REPORT consists of a total of 5 sheets including this cover sheet.
This report is also accompanied by ANNEXES, i.e. sheets of the description, claims and/or drawings which have been
amended and are the basis for this report and/or sheets containing rectifications made before this Authority (see Rule 70.16
and Section 607 of Administrative Instructions under the PCT).
3.
sheets.

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Basis of the report
II
Priority
III
IV
Reasoned statement according to Rule 66.2(a)(ii) with regard to novelty, inventive step or industrial applicability;
VI
VII
VIII
Certain observations on the intemational application
Date of submission of the demand
25.07.2003
08.04.2004
Name and mailing address of the IPEAI
Authorized officer
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080298 Munich
Tel. +49892399-0 Tx: 523656 epmu d
Fax: +49892399-4465
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EXAMINATION REPORT
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Basis ofthe report
1.
This report has been drawn up on the basis of the following elements (the replacement sheets received
by the receiving office in response to an invitation according to Article 14 are considered in the present
report as "originally filed" and are not annexed to the report as they contain no amendments (Ru/es 70. 16
and 70.17).):
Description, pages:
1-8
as originally filed
Claims, No.:
1-9
as originally filed
Drawings, sheets:
1/5-5/5
2.
as originally filed
With regard to the language, all the elements marked above were available or furnished to this Authority
in the language in which the international application was filed, unless otherwise indicated under this item.
3.
4.
which is:
the language of a translation furnished for the purposes of international search (under Rule 23.1 (b.
the language of pUblication of the international application (under Rule 48.3(b)).
the language of the translation furnished for the purposes of international preliminary examination
(under Rule 55.2 and/or 55.3).
With regard to any nucleotide and/or amino acid sequence disclosed in the international application,
the international preliminary examination was carried out on the basis of the sequence listing:
furnished SUbsequently to this Authority in written form.
The statement that the subsequently furnished written sequence listing does not go beyond the
disclosure in the international application as filed has been furnished.
The statement that the information recorded in computer readable form is identical to the written
sequence listing has been furnished.
the claims,
Nos.
the drawings,
sheets
Form PCT/IPEN409 (January 2004)
EXAMINATION REPORT
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International application No. PCT/FR 03/00487
This report has been written disregarding (some of) the amendments, which were considered as
going beyond the description of the invention, as filed, as is indicated below (Rule 70.2(c)):
(All replacement sheets comprising amendments of this nature should be indicated in point 1 and
attached to this report).
6.
Additional observations, if necessary:
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Reasoned statement under Article 35(2) with regard to novelty, inventive step or industrial
applicability; citations and explanations supporting such statement
1.
Statement
2.
Novelty
Yes:
No:
Claims
Claims
1-9
Inventive Step
Yes:
No:
Claims
Claims
1-9
Industrial Applicability
Yes:
No:
Claims
Claims
1-9
see separate sheet
Form PCT/IPEAl409 (January 2004)
EXAMINATION REPORT - SEPARATE SHEET
International Application No. PCT/FR03/00487
Concerning point V
Reasoned statement according to article 35(2) as to novelty, inventive step and
industrial applicability; citations and explanations in support of this statement
1

D1: US-A-5 812 604 (FRUIT LARRY JOHN ET AL) September 22, 1998
D2: US-A-5 216 391 (SHIRAISHI KENICHI ET AL) June 1, 1993
D3: EP-A-O 822 421 (TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD) February 4,1998
D4: US-A-5 884 220 (FARMER DOMINIC GERARD ET AL) March 16, 1999
Document D2 which is regarded as being the closest state of the art

describes a device able to shape a minimum phase shift keying MSK
modulation at a rate T.
It is well known in the technical field that MSK modulation is identical to a
frequency modulation according to two frequencies.
Consequently, the subject matter of claim 6 differs from this known device in
that it envisages
means for shaping the modulation as several frequency stages.
Through such means, the modulator consumes little energy at high frequency
and increases the useful band.
The technical problem to be solved is to find means for shaping the frequency
modulation.
Document D2 proposes a phase modulator which mUltiplies a binary
baseband signal by the signal of a reference wave; this reference signal is
obtained by modulating the level of a signal between two values as several
stages. However, the person skilled in the art would not have found therein a
teaching that would induce him to use several frequency stages.
Neither do the other documents of the state of the art contain any teaching of
such a kind.
Hence, the subject matter of claim 6 involves an inventive step (article 33(3)
PCT).
The independent claim 1 relates to a method of transmitting digital data and it

comprises steps corresponding to the characteristics of the device of claim 6.
Hence, the subject matter of claim 1, likewise, involves an inventive step
(article 33(3) PCT).
Form PCT/Separate sheet/409 (sheet 1) (EPO-ApriI1997)
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EXAMINATION REPORT - SEPARATE SHEET
International Application No. PCT/FR03/00487
Claims 2-5 and 7-9 contain all the characteristics of the independent claims 1
or 6 since they refer to independent claim 1 or 6. Hence, they satisfy the
requirements of the PCT as regards inventive step (article 33(3) PCT).
Document 01 describes a device able to shape a frequency modulation at a

rate T consisting of a quadrature phase shift keying (O-QPSK) modulator and
an amplitude limiter. 01 also describes a frequency synthesizer, which makes
it possible to select a frequency value between two extreme values in several
stages.
Document 03 describes a differential GPS system making it possible to
increase the accuracy of positioning for certain users as a function of the
positioning correction data. These data are transmitted via a subcarrier of an
FM radio transmission.
Document 04 describes a method and a device for improving the overall
performance of a DGPS receiver. The transmission of the corrections to the
mobiles is made secure by harnessing the reception of several differential
stations.
Other comments:
6
The characteristics featuring in the claims have no reference signs between

brackets (rule 6.2 b) PCT).
Contrary to what is required by rule 5.1 a) ii) PCT, the description does not
indicate the relevant state of the prior art set forth in document 02 and does
not cite this document.
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(10) Numero de publication internationale
(43) Date de la publication internationale
28 aout 2003 (28.08.2003)
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(51) Classification internationale des brevets7 : H04L 27/20

(21) Numero de la demande internationale :
WO 03/071757 A1
(71) Deposant (pour tous les Etats designes saul US) :

THALES [FRIFR]; 173, boulevard Haussmann. F-75008
Paris (FR).
PCf1FR03/00487
(22) Date de depot international:

14 fevrier 2003 (14.02.2003)
(25) Langue de depot:
fran~ais
(26) Langue de publication:
fran~ais
(30) Donnees relatives it la priorite :

22 fevrier 2002 (22.02.2002)
02102304
FR
(72) Inventeurs; et
(75) InventeursIDeposants (pour US seufement): DUSSARAT, Gerard [FRIFR]; Thales Intellectual Property,
31-33, avenue Aristide Briand, F-94117 Arcueil cedex
(FR). BOURASSEAU, Daniel [FRIFR]; Thales Intellectual Property, 31-33, avenue Aristide Briand, F-94117
Arcueil Cedex (FR).
(74) Mandataires: GUERIN, Michel etc.; Thales Intellectual
Property, 31-33. avenue aristide Briand. F-94117 Arcueil
Cedex (FR).
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(54) Titre: MODULATEUR DE FREQUENCE POUR TRANSMISSION NUMERIQUES
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which modulates a central carrier frequency (fO) as a function of the data by a first frequency value (fO+ l/4T) and/or a second
frequency value (fO-l/4T). The method comprises the step of modulating the frequency from one frequency value to the other during
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(57) Abrege : L'invention concerne un procede de transmission de donnees numeriques presentant une cadence T, au moyen d'un
modulateur de frequence apte a moduler en fonction des donnees, une frequence porteuse centrale fO a une premiere valeur de frequenee m+l/4T etlou une deuxieme valeur de frequence m-l/4T. II comporte l'etape consistant a moduler la frequence porteuse
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(81) Etats desigoes (national) : AE, AG, AL, AM, AT, AU, AZ,
BA, BB, BG, BR, BY, BZ, CA, CH, CN, CO, CR, CU, CZ,
DE, DK, DM, DZ, EC, EE, ES, Fl, GB, GD, GE, GH, GM,
HR, HU, ill, IL, IN, IS, JP, KE, KG, KP, KR, KZ, LC, LK,
LR, LS, LT, LU, LV, MA, MD, MG, MK, MN, MW, MX,
MZ, NO, NZ, OM, PH, PL, PT, RO, RU, SC, SD, SE, SG,
SK, SL, TJ, TM, TN, TR, IT, TZ, UA, UG, US, UZ, VC,
VN, YU, ZA, ZM, ZW.
(84) Etats d~sigoes (regional) : brevet euroen (AT, BE, BG,
CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HU, IE,
IT, LU, MC, NL, PT, SE, SI, SK, TR).
Publiee :
avec rapport de recherche internationale

avant I 'expiration du delai prevu pour la modification des
revendications, sera republiee si des modifications sont
reques
En ce qui concerne les codes a deux letlres et autres abrevia/ions, se referer aux "Notes explicatives relatives aux codes et
abreviations"jigurant au debut de chaque numero ordinaire de
la Gazette du peT.
WO 03/071757
PCTIFR03/00487
MODULATEUR DE FREQUENCE POUR TRANSMISSIONS NUMERIQUES
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L'invention concerne un procede de transmission de donnees

numeriques au moyen d'un modulateur de frequence base sur une
modulation de frequence de type a gradient de phase minimum ou
Minimum Shift Keying (MSK) en anglais.
L'invention a egalement pour objet Ie dispositif correspondant.
L'invention s'applique a toutes les transmissions de donnees
numeriques utilisant la modulation de frequence de type MSK.
Elle s'applique notamment a la determination precise de la
position d'un mobile a partir de donnees necessaire~ transmises entre une
station de reference et Ie mobile, tous deux recevant des signaux de
positionnement par satellites.
Pour la determination de la position absolue d'un mobile, on utilise
couramment des moyens de mesure de position par satellites, utilisant par
exemple les signaux radio emis par les satellites du systeme GPS (Global
Positioning System) ou d'autres systemes analogues (systeme GLONASS,
futur systeme GAllLEO). La precision obtenue va de quelques metres a
quelques dizaines de metres.
Dans Ie systeme GPS, Ie signal emis par un satellite est code et
on utilise Ie temps mis par ce signal pour atteindre Ie point a localiser pour
determiner la distance entre ce satellite et ce point, de preference appelee
pseudo-distance pour tenir compte d'erreurs de synchronisation entre
I'horloge du satellite et celie de la station. Ces erreurs de synchronisation
sont classiquement eliminees par calcul des lors qu'on reyoit les signaux
d'au moins quatre satellites differents. La determination de la distance entre
Ie point a localiser et plusieurs satellites permet, connaissant les
coordonnees geographiques des satellites, de calculer les coordonnees du
point a localiser, Ie plus souvent des coordonnees exprimees en latitude,
longitude et altitude dans un repere terrestre fixe.
Pour determiner la position precise d'un mobile (precision de un
centimetre a un metre selon Ie cas) on utilise une methode dite GPS
differentiel qui consiste a utiliser au niveau du mobile, pour Ie calcul de sa
position, les erreurs constatees sur chaque pseudO-distance au niveau d'une
station dite de reference de position connue.
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Cette methode permet de corriger les erreurs de calcul de position

dues notamment aux deformations de trajectoire et a la propagation. Ces
erreurs sont corrigees par exemple en comparant pour la station de
reference sa position connue et sa position calculee issue de la mesure du
temps de propagation entre Ie satellite et la station de reference.
Les donnees numeriques correspondant aces erreurs sont
transmises par la station de reference au mobile. Traditionnellement, ces
donnees numeriques sont transmises par voie radio en utilisant une
modulation de frequence de type MSK, bien adaptee pour un debit
d'informations pouvant atteindre 200 bauds (bits par secondes).
Pour des debits d'informations superieurs, tels que 400 bauds, la
modulation de frequence de type MSK n'est plus adaptee car elle presente
un spectre en frequence trop large et de decroissance trop lente.
On rappelle en eftet que plus les spectres des stations de
reference sont etroits et a decroissance rapide, plus on peut en juxtaposer
~ur une meme bande de frequence sans qu'i1s empietent les uns sur les
autres et ainsi multiplier les stations de ref~rence.
Or, on remarque que la courbe a) representant figure 1 Ie spectre
en frequence d'une modulation MSK a 400 bauds, presente a 1000 Hz un
lobe lateral situe a environ -38 dB du lobe central, alors que I'on souhaite
qu'i1 soit situe a environ -50 dB.
Une solution consiste a faire preceder la modulation de frequence
MSK d'un filtrage passe-bas gaussien. II s'agit alors d'une modulation a
gradient de phase minimum gaussienne, ou GMSK en anglais dont Ie
spectre en frequence est represente par la courbe b) de la figure 1.
L'occupation spectrale est mieux adaptee que dans Ie cas de la modulation
MSK mais la modulation GMSK introduit une diaphonie inter symboles
indesirable.
On rappelle que la diaphonie inter symboles consiste a ce que la
reception des donnees (aussi designees par symboles) soit brouillee par la
reception simultanee de la donnee correcte et d'une trainee de la donnee
precedente voire de I'avant-derniere.
Un but important de I'invention est donc de proposer un procede
et un dispositif presentant une occupation spectraJe equivalente a celie
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presentee par la modulation GMSK, sans introduire de diaphonie inter

symboles.
Un autre but de I'invention est de proposer un procede facile a
mettre en 03uvre.
Pour atteindre ces buts, I'invention propose un procede de
transmission de donnees numeriques presentant une cadence T au moyen
d'un modulateur de fn3quence apte a moduler en fonction des donnees, une
frequence porteuse centrale to a une premiere valeur de frequence 10+1/4T
eVou une deuxieme valeur de frequence fO-1/4T ce procede etant caracterise
en ce gu'i1 comporte I'etape consistant a moduler la frequence porteuse
centrale fa d'une des valeurs de frequence a I'autre pendant un intervalle de
temps T, par paliers de frequence successifs.
Ainsi au lieu de passer directement d'une premiere valeur de
frequence correspondant a une premiere valeur de donnee, a une deuxieme
valeur de frequence correspondant a une deuxieme valeur de donnee, on
passe de la premiere frequence a la deuxieme par paliers de frequence
successifs.
Le spectre en frequence correspondant a ces changements de
frequence par paliers presente une decroissance plus rapide que Ie spectre
d'une modulation MSK .
I'avantage de consommer moins d'energie en haute frequence que lors de
changements instantanes de frequences comme dans fe cas de la
modulation MSK , ce gain d'energie etant alors en partie reporte sur Ie
lobe central du spectre, lui conferant ainsi une bande utile legerement plus
large que dans Ie cas d'une modulation MSK avec pour consequence un
gain sur Ie rapport signal/bruit par rapport au MSK , a conditions
identiques.
Selon une caracteristique de I'invention, les paliers de frequence
pour passer de fa - 1/4T a to + 1/4T sont les memes en valeur absolue que
les paliers de frequence pour passer de fa + 1/4T a. to - 1/4T.
Le nombre de paliers de frequence pour passer d'une des valeurs
de frequence a I'autre est de preference egal a 16.
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L'invention a aussi pour objet non seulement Ie procede de
transmission de donnees dont les grandes lignes viennent d'etre decrites,
mais aussi un dispositif apte a mettre en forme une modulation de
frequences a une cadence T selon deux frequences predeterminees. Ce
dispositif comporte des moyens de mise en forme de ladite modulation en
Ce dispositif comporte un microprocesseur apte a programmer les
paliers de frequence et de preference, relie au microprocesseur, un dispositif
apte a meltre en forme la modulation en fonction des donnees a transmettre
et des paliers programmes.
Enfin, I'invention a pour objet un modulateur de frequences,
caracterise en ce qu'jJ comporte un dispositif apte a mettre en forme une
modulation de frequence tel que decrit et un dispositif de generation de
frequences instantanees.
D'autres caracteristiques et avantages de I'invention apparaitront
a la lecture de la description detaillee qui suit et qui est faite en reference aux
dessins annexes dans lesquels :
-Ies courbes schematiquement representees figure 1 illustrent la
variation du spectre en frequence d'un modulateur de type MSK (courbe
a) et GMSK (courbe b) ;
-Ies figures 2a) 2b) et 2c) representent schematiquement en
fonction du temps t, respectivement un exemple de donnees binaires a
transmettre, et les modulations de frequence et de phase correspondantes ;
les modulations de frequence correspondant a un signal d'entree comportant
les donnees -1, 1, -1 pour une modulation <c MSK classique (courbe a) et
pour un exemple de modulation selon I'invention designee par MSK16
(courbe b) ;
les modulations MSK (courbe a) et <c MSK16 (courbe b) pour un signal
d'entree comportant les donnees -1, 1, 1, -1, 1, 1, -1, 1, -1, 1 ;
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- la figure 5 repn3sente schematiquement en fonction du temps,

les variations de phase correspondant aux modulations MSK (courbe a)
et MSK16 (courbe b) pour un signal d'entree comportant les donnees -1,
1, 1, -1, 1, 1, -1, 1, -1, 1 ;
- la figure 6 represente schematiquement les spectres en
frequence d'une modulation MSK a 400 bauds (courbe a) et d'une
modulation MSK16 a 400 bauds (courbe b) ;
- la figure 7 represente schematiquement un exemple de dispositif
apte a mettre en ceuvre Ie procede selon l'invention.
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La modulation de frequence selon I'invention est basee sur une

modulation de type MSK .
On rappelle brievement, sur la base d'un exemple decrit en
relation avec les figures 2a) 2b) et 2c), les particularites de la modulation de
frequence de type MSK .
" s'agit bien sar d'une modulation a amplitude constante.
Les donnees binaires a transmettre, representees figure 2a), ont
chacune une duree T aussi denommee cadence des donnees. Comme
represente figure 2b), chaque donnee est transmise en frequence, pendant
une duree T selon les caracteristiques suivantes :
a) +1 est represente par la premiere frequence fO+1/4T,
b) -1 est represente par la deuxieme frequence fO-1/4T,
to etant la frequence porteuse centrale.
A cette modulation de frequence on peut associer sur la duree T,
une variation de la phase selon la formule suivante :
T
rp = 27Zf (t}1t
(1 )
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L'ecart 1/4T est choisi de maniere a ce que la phase <p

correspondante, representee figure 2c), varie Iineairement entre -rr/2 et rr/2.
A la reception, la demodulation en phase est souvent preferee a la
demodulation en frequence.
Le procede selon I'invention consiste a passer d'une frequence a
I'autre selon des paliers successifs de maniere a atteindre la frE3quence
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souhaitee ( fO 1/4T ) au bout de la duree T. Ainsi, la ph~se cp

correspondante atteint-elle au bout d'un temps T la meme valeur ( rrJ2) que
dans Ie cas d'une modulation MSK; cela permet a la reception de
demoduler en phase les donnees regues qu'elles aient ete modulees selon la
modulation MSK classique ou selon I'invention.
Dans la suite on considere un exemple de modulation de
frequence avec 16 paliers de frequences, la frequence porteuse fO prenant
des valeurs entre 1.6 et 3.5 MHz en particulier 1.8146 MHz, la cadence T
correspondant a 400 Hz et 1/4T etant egal a 100 Hz. Les donnees ainsi
modulees dans cette gamme HF (Haute Frequence) sont transmises au
moyen d'une antenne adaptee, en I'occurrence une grande antenne.
Le nombre de paliers peut prendre d'autres valeurs comme par
exemple 8 ou 32.
On a iIIustre figure 3 cet exemple de modulation de frequence
pour un signal d'entree comportant les donnees -1, 1, -1. La courbe a)
correspond a la modulation MSK classique et presente deux etats de
frequence; la courbe b) correspond a la modulation selon I'invention
designee par MSK16 car la modulation est mise en forme en 16 paliers
de frequence.
Concernant la courbe MSK16 (b), la frequence fO + 1/4T
rapportee sur la figure a +1 est atteinte au 16eme palier; de meme la
frequence fO - 1/4T rapportee sur la figure a -1 est atteinte au 16eme palier.
Pour qu'un recepteur apte a demoduler des donnees modulees selon une
modulation MSK soit compatible avec une modulation selon I'invention,
MSK16 par exemple, il faut que la phase soit egale a rrJ2 au bout du
temps T. C'est pourquoi, compte tenu de la relation (1), certains paliers de
frequence depassent (en valeur absolue) la frequence a atteindre.
La courbe MSK16 (b) qui, pour passer de la frequence -1 ala
frequence +1 avec une variation de phase egaIe a rrJ2, presente 16 paliers
de frequences de la forme kJ x (1/4T), i variant de 1 a 16, a ete obtenue avec
les coefficients ki suivants :
-0.703
-0.413
-0.12
+0.173
+0.466
+0.76
+1.053
+1.346
+1.64
+1.933
+2.226
+2.053
+1.791
+1.528
+1.266
+1
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De meme, les 16 paliers de frequence pour passer de +1 a -1 ont

eta obtenus avec les coefficients opposes:
+0.703
+0.413
+0.12
-0.173
-0.466
-0.76
-1.053
-1.346
-1.64
-1.933
-2.226
-2.053
-1.791
-1.528
-1.266
-1
Bien sur, comme dans Ie cas du MSK, la frequence reste
stable lorsque les donnees ne chan gent pas; on a iIIustre figure 4 les
modulations MSK (courbe a) et MSK16 (courbe b) pour un signal
d'entree comportant les donnees -1, 1, 1, -1, 1, 1, -1, 1, -1, 1. Les
differences entre ces deux courbes n'apparaissent qu'aux changements de
frequence.
Les variations de phase de ce signal d'entree sont iIIustrees figure
5: les courbes a et b correspondant respectivement aux modulations
MSK et MSK16 . Les phases varient de TC/2 sur T dans les deux cas,
la phase de la courbe b) prenant tout d'abord un leger retard sur celie de la
courbe a) pour la rattraper ensuite.
Le spectre en frequence d'une modulation MSK16 a 400
bauds presente comme iIIustre figure 6, courbe b une decroissance plus
rapide que Ie spectre d'une modulation MSK a 400 bauds egalement,
iIIustre par la courbe a. A 1000 Hz, on obtient bien un lobe lateral situe a
environ -50 dB du lobe central et les lobes lateraux sont beaucoup moins
marques.
I'avantage de consommer moins d'energie en haute frequence que lors de
changements instantanes de frequences comme dans Ie cas de la
modulation MSK , ce gain d'energie etant alors en partie reporte sur Ie
lobe central du spectre qui est plus plat dans Ie cas de la modulation
MSK16 que dans celui de la modulation MSK et lui confere ainsi une
bande utile h~gerement plus large et de ce fait un rapport signal/bruit plus
eleva d'environ 2 dB, a conditions identiques.
Comme on I'a vu, cote reception, une demodulation classique, en
phase ou en frequence, correspondant a une modulation MSK paut etre
realisee.
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en ceuvre par un modulateur comportant un dispositif 1 de mise en forme de
la modulation en 16 paliers, relie a un dispositif 2 apte a generer la frequence
instantanee en utilisant par exemple une fonction DDS , acronyme anglosaxon pour Direct Digital Synthesis, ce dispositif etant lui-meme relie a un
amplificateur de puissance 3. Lorsque la frequence porteuse se situe dans
une gamme de frequences autre que la gamme HF, on peut eventuellement
ajouter entre Ie dispositif 2 et I'amplificateur 3, un circuit de transposition de
frequence.
Le dispositif 1 de mise en forme de la modulation en 16 paliers de
frequence comporte des moyens 10 de programmation des 16 paliers, inclus
par exemple dans un microprocesseur, ces moyens 10 etant relies a des
moyens 20 de mise en forme de la modulation en fonction des donnees a
transmettre et des paliers de frequence tels que programmes.
Ces moyens 20 de mise en forme de la modulation peuvent etre
inclus dans Ie microprocesseur.
Ces moyens 20 de mise en forr(le de la modulation comprennent
de preference un FPGA, acronyme anglo-saxon pour Field
Programable Gate Array, relie au microprocesseur. Le FPGA comprend
d'une part et de maniere traditionnelle, des moyens 21 pour adapter
temporellement les donnees a transmettre et d'autre part des moyens 22
pour fournir au dispositif de type DDS les instructions pour generer les
frequences correspondant aux donnees modulees selon une modulation
MSK16 .
Un tel modulateur qui permet d'obtenir un spectre en frequence
presentant les memes avantages que celui obtenu par un modulateur de
type GMSK , est cependant plus simple de conception dans la mesure OU
iI n'utilise pas de filtre gaussien.
De plus, en eliminant Ie filtre gaussien, iI elimine la partie
correspondante de traitement (filtrage) analogique des donnees, ce qui
simplifie globalement Ie reglage et la fiabilite du modulateur.
En outre, iI ne presente pas de diaphonie inter symboles.
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REVENDICATIONS
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1. Procede de transmission de donnees numeriques presentant

~me cadence T au moyen d'un modulateur de frequence apte a moduler en
fo~ction de's donnees, une frequence porteuse centrale fa a une premiere
valeur de frequence fO+1/4T et/ou une deuxieme valeur de frequence fO1/4T, caracterise en ce qu'i1 comporte I'etape consistant a moduler la
frequence porteuse centrale fO d'une des valeurs de frequence a I'autre
pendant un intervalle de temps T, par paliers de frequence successifs.
que Ie nombre de paliers de frequence pour passer de fO - 1/4T a fO + 1/4T
est Ie meme que pour passer de fO + 1/4T a fa - 1/4T.
3. 'Procede selon la revendication precedente, caracterise en ce
que les paliers de frequence pour passer de fO - 1/4T a 10 + 1/4T sont les
memes en valeur absolue que les paliers de frequence pour passer de 10 +
1/4T a fa - 1/4T.
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4. Precede selon Ilune quelconque des revendications

precedentes, caracterise en ce que Ie nombre de paliers de frequence pour
passer d'une des valeurs de frequence a I'autre est egaI a 16.
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5. Procede selon Ilune quelconque des revendications

precedentes, caracterise en ce que les donnees numeriques sont transmises
entre une station de reference et un mobile d'un systeme de positionnement
par satellites.
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6. Dispositif apte a mettre en forme une' modulation de frequence

a une cadence T selon deux frequences predeterminees, caracterise en ce
qu'i1 comporte des moyens de mise en forme de ladite modulation en
qu'il comporte un microprocesseur apte a programmer les paliers de
frequence.
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8. Dispositif selon la revendication pracadente, caracterise en ce

qu'i1 com porte en outre, relia au microprocesseur, un dispositif de type
c< FPGA apte a mettre en forme la modulation en fonction de do'nnees a
transmettre et des paliers programmes.
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9. Modulateur de frequences, caractarise en ce qu'i1 comporte un

dispositif apte a mettre en forme une modulation de frequence selon I'une
quelconque des revendications 6 a 8 et, relie a celui-ci, un dispositif de
generation de frequences instantanees utilisant une fonction DDS .
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