Patent decision

BL number

O/209/01

Concerning rights in

GB2314648

Hearing Officer

Mr S Probert

Decision date

30 April 2001

Person(s) or Company(s) involved

Donald C Hutchins

Provisions discussed

PA 1977 section 1(2)(c); EPC article 52

Keywords

Excluded fields (refused)

Related Decisions

None

Summary

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

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

Full decision O/209/01 26Kb