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> Generic computers performing generic computer functions, without an inventive concept, do not amount to significantly more than the abstract idea. The type of
by deckar01 9y ago
> Generic computers performing generic computer functions, without an inventive concept, do not amount to significantly more than the abstract idea. The type of information being manipulated does not impose meaningful limitations or render the idea less abstract. Looking at the elements as a combination does not add anything more than the elements analyzed individually. Therefore, the claim does not amount to significantly more than the abstract idea itself. The claim is not patent eligible.
> Examiner suggested . . . to advance the prosecution of this application: 1) Add the following limitations in claim 1: ‘a) graphs associated with a social-networking system’ . . . .
It sounds to me like the examiner is contradicting their self. They initially state that the type of information being manipulated does not render the idea less abstract, then go on to suggest limiting the information to social networking graphs.