The Federal Circuit determined that Judge Albright had not adequately considered the intrinsic record of Neonode's patent, particularly its prosecution history, leading to an incorrect indefiniteness ruling.
Neonode's '879 patent describes a touch-sensitive interface where a single representation activates functions through a two-step process involving an object touching and gliding across the interface.
Claim 1 specifies a non-transitory computer readable medium that contains program code allowing a mobile device to display a user interface activated by gliding gestures, which the district court deemed indefinite.
Ultimately, the appellate court decision reinforces that claims must be interpreted in light of the entire prosecution history to avoid premature invalidation based on indefiniteness.
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