Patent Application 18331457 - ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR UPDATING

Title: ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR UPDATING WEATHER INFORMATION BASED ON ACTIVITY STATE OF USER USING THE SAME
Application Information

Invention Title: ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR UPDATING WEATHER INFORMATION BASED ON ACTIVITY STATE OF USER USING THE SAME
Application Number: 18331457
Submission Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
Effective Filing Date: 2023-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Filing Date: 2023-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
National Class: 701
National Sub-Class: 001000
Examiner Employee Number: 86353
Art Unit: 2171
Tech Center: 2100
Rejection Summary

102 Rejections: 1
103 Rejections: 0
Cited Patents

The following patents were cited in the rejection:
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Notice of Pre-AIA  or AIA  Status
The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA .


Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 102
 	In the event the determination of the status of the application as subject to AIA  35 U.S.C. 102 and 103 (or as subject to pre-AIA  35 U.S.C. 102 and 103) is incorrect, any correction of the statutory basis (i.e., changing from AIA  to pre-AIA ) for the rejection will not be considered a new ground of rejection if the prior art relied upon, and the rationale supporting the rejection, would be the same under either status.  
 	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 –

(a)(2) the claimed invention was described in a patent issued under section 151, or in an application for patent published or deemed published under section 122(b), in which the patent or application, as the case may be, names another inventor and was effectively filed before the effective filing date of the claimed invention.

 	Claims 1-20 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(2) as being anticipated by Guan et al. (U.S. 2017/0108236).
With regard to claim 1, Guan teaches an electronic device ([abstract] environment control system) comprising: 
   a wireless communication circuit ([0085] implemented by wired methods (for example, via electric or optical cables) or wireless methods (for example, via wireless radio or optical signals). Control module 130 may be configured to control the environment control system and/or external devices…
connection methods may include but are not limited to the connection of power circuits, the connection of signal transmission); 
   a positioning circuit ([0140] The user may adjust the position of one or more icons of the functional mode); 
   a sensor circuit (Fig. 1, sensing module; Fig. 8, sensors 711-1 – 711-N); 
   a touch screen display ([0007] a touch-sensitive device); and 
   a processor operatively connected to the wireless communication circuit, the positioning circuit, the sensor circuit, and the touch screen display ([0095] Processing module 110 may include one or more processors 512), 
   wherein the processor is configured to: 
 	identify an activity state of a user of the electronic device based on at least one of first sensor information received from an external electronic device or second sensor information obtained through the sensor circuit ([0104] One sensor may sense one or more items, and the following examples of sensors may be used. Additionally, multiple sensors may be integrated on the sensing module 120, or the external devices 160. For example, a touch screen may be used to recognize text input and hand gestures, and may verify password information; [0171] The smart lighting mode may distinguish whether the user has come back home according to information collected by sensing module 120, and if yes, then turn on the “welcome back” motion mode in smart lighting mode. Particularly, the sensing module 120 may include at least one sensor, and the sensor, other modules and external devices may have several corresponding relations as shown in FIG. 7); 
 	update, when an update period of weather information corresponding to the identified activity state of the user arrives (Fig. 24; [0087] subsequently connect with communication module 140 to send notifications of weather forecasts or warnings to a user; [0099] the models may calculate appropriate temperature, humidity, and ventilation time in a year or a day based on weather and climate information; …the environment control system is able to take corresponding measures when abnormal conditions (such as, sudden weather change, users' underlying health problems, potential safety problems, and illegal entry) are found; [0140] The control menu 1910 may include smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912), the weather information corresponding to position information of the electronic device received through the positioning circuit ([0140] The user may adjust the position of one or more icons of the functional mode. For example, the user may control the position of some icons on the display device (e.g., move the icon to a front position) according to how often one or more functional modes as shown on FIG. 19 to FIG. 19E are used. Users may also customize the icon of a function module. For example, a user may use a photo of his/her child or family, or choose a picture as an icon of the functional mode. One exemplary embodiment of the menu interface display is shown in FIG. 19-A and FIG. 19-B. The touch screen 1711 of the smart switch 1410 shows a group of modes includes, and without limitation to, smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912), and 
 	display, on the touch screen display ([0007] a touch-sensitive device), at least one graphic object related to at least one of the position information, the weather information (Fig. 24; [0148] FIG. 24 is a diagram of the weather warning user interface. 2410 may show the current weather condition), or the activity state of the user.

With regard to claim 2, the limitations are addressed above and Guan teaches wherein the first sensor information includes at least one of biometric information or health information ([0099] the characteristics may be modes of habit of diet and health conditions of users… the environment control system is able to take corresponding measures when abnormal conditions (such as, sudden weather change, users' underlying health problems, potential safety problems, and illegal entry) are found; [0252] The environment control system may establish a health record for every family member, and provide health information to the user in real time), and 
 	wherein the second sensor information includes at least one of a moving speed of the electronic device ([0005] A motion sensor may detect speed, contour, or distance between an object and a smart switch; [0103] The recognition of identity of moving objects includes but is not limited to sizes of objects, movement speeds, and movement modes, etc.; [0248] The motion characteristics may include, and without limitation to, one or more selected from body movements (such as movements of head, arms or legs), speed, or acceleration, etc.), a degree of tilting of the electronic device ([0227] Some external devices such as 5110 have cameras that are capable of remote directional and zoom control (pan-tilt-zoom)), or a distance the electronic device moved for the predetermined time.

With regard to claim 3, the limitations are addressed above and Guan teaches wherein the activity state of the user includes a first state, a second state, and a third state, 
 	wherein the first state is a state in which the user is moving in a vehicle ([0214] The user may send data to the vehicle 4720 via a mobile device 1430 and the data arrives at the vehicle 4720 via the communication module 140),
 	wherein the second state is a state in which the user is moving on a bicycle ([0214] The information acquired by the sensing module 120 may be any physical quantity detectable in the environment, the patterns may be any habit of any user during specific time periods; the actions may be any actions made by the smart switch or simplified smart switch 4710; the vehicle 4720 may be a motorcycle, an electric car, an electric bicycle, a yacht, a Segway, an airplane, an electric wheelchair, a baby carriage, etc.), and 
 	wherein the third state is a state in which the user is running or walking ([0186] low-strength activity such as but not limited to reading, walking and watching TV; high-strength activity, such as physical training, exercising, partying, etc.). 

With regard to claim 4, the limitations are addressed above and Guan teaches wherein the processor is further configured to identify the activity state of the user further based on at least one of external information, additional information, or access point (AP) information (Fig. 24; [0087] subsequently connect with communication module 140 to send notifications of weather forecasts or warnings to a user; [0099] the models may calculate appropriate temperature, humidity, and ventilation time in a year or a day based on weather and climate information; …the environment control system is able to take corresponding measures when abnormal conditions (such as, sudden weather change, users' underlying health problems, potential safety problems, and illegal entry) are found; [0140] The control menu 1910 may include smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912), 
 	wherein the external information includes at least one of information about a communication connection state with the vehicle or ambient noise information ([0005] the first sensing module of the first panel may include a temperature/humidity sensor, a gas composition sensor, a motion sensor, a proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor capable of sensing luminous intensity of ambient light, etc.; [0103] Specifically, ambient and proximity sensor 1323 (see FIGS. 13A-13D) may have photosensitive components…The photosensitive components convert light condition of the surrounding environment into electrical signals. Ambient and proximity sensor 1323 may sense nearby light condition through processing the electrical signals), and 
 	wherein the additional information includes schedule information ([0227] Under the command of one or more control/receiving devices 5120, external devices 5110 may follow a pre-determined route or schedule or utilize the self-learning function or artificial intelligence of the environment control system to monitor and/or detect data).

With regard to claim 5, the limitations are addressed above and Guan teaches wherein the processor is further configured to:
 	configure, when the activity state of the user is identified to be the first state ([0104] One sensor may sense one or more items, and the following examples of sensors may be used. Additionally, multiple sensors may be integrated on the sensing module 120, or the external devices 160. For example, a touch screen may be used to recognize text input and hand gestures, and may verify password information; [0171] The smart lighting mode may distinguish whether the user has come back home according to information collected by sensing module 120, and if yes, then turn on the “welcome back” motion mode in smart lighting mode. Particularly, the sensing module 120 may include at least one sensor, and the sensor, other modules and external devices may have several corresponding relations as shown in FIG. 7), the update period of the weather information to a first period of time (Fig. 24; [0087] subsequently connect with communication module 140 to send notifications of weather forecasts or warnings to a user; [0099] the models may calculate appropriate temperature, humidity, and ventilation time in a year or a day based on weather and climate information; …the environment control system is able to take corresponding measures when abnormal conditions (such as, sudden weather change, users' underlying health problems, potential safety problems, and illegal entry) are found; [0140] The control menu 1910 may include smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912), 
 	configure, when the activity state of the user is identified to be the second state ([0104] One sensor may sense one or more items, and the following examples of sensors may be used. Additionally, multiple sensors may be integrated on the sensing module 120, or the external devices 160. For example, a touch screen may be used to recognize text input and hand gestures, and may verify password information), the update period of the weather information to a second period of time (Fig. 24; [0087] subsequently connect with communication module 140 to send notifications of weather forecasts or warnings to a user; [0099] the models may calculate appropriate temperature, humidity, and ventilation time in a year or a day based on weather and climate information; …the environment control system is able to take corresponding measures when abnormal conditions (such as, sudden weather change, users' underlying health problems, potential safety problems, and illegal entry) are found; [0140] The control menu 1910 may include smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912), and 
 	configure, when the activity state of the user is identified to be the third state ([0084] the environment control system may control one or more other devices through wired or wireless connections. Such devices may include but are not limited to an air conditioner, a fan, a light, a television, a doorbell, a camera device, other home appliances, or the like), the update period of the weather information to a third period of time (Fig. 24; [0087] subsequently connect with communication module 140 to send notifications of weather forecasts or warnings to a user; [0099] the models may calculate appropriate temperature, humidity, and ventilation time in a year or a day based on weather and climate information; …the environment control system is able to take corresponding measures when abnormal conditions (such as, sudden weather change, users' underlying health problems, potential safety problems, and illegal entry) are found; [0140] The control menu 1910 may include smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912),
 	wherein the second period of time is longer than the first period of time, and the third period of time is longer than the second period of time ([0176] The smart lighting mode may determine whether the current time is within a certain preset time range, such as late night, and whether a user is still wake and active in a room based on activity information collected by the sensing module 120; [0178] the light-on algorithm may set a time range of the user's night activity (including but not limited to, for example from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.), and rise the light luminance to the user's anticipated level in a short time (such as 10 seconds). If the user stops the activity, the light sensor will gradually reduce its input, and extinguish the light after, for example, 15 seconds).

With regard to claim 6, the limitations are addressed above and Guan teaches wherein the processor is further configured to:
 	transmit raw data for the at least one of the first sensor information or the second sensor information to a server through the wireless communication circuit ([0085] implemented by wired methods (for example, via electric or optical cables) or wireless methods (for example, via wireless radio or optical signals). Control module 130 may be configured to control the environment control system and/or external devices…
connection methods may include but are not limited to the connection of power circuits, the connection of signal transmission), receive a learning model learned through machine learning by artificial intelligence from the server ([0087] Data may further be transmitted to external devices (not shown) via wired or wireless connections. The stored data may also be used by the system to further conduct mode analysis and learning functions; [0150]  the environment control system may be pre-installed with a termination algorithm, and when the condition set by the algorithm is met (such as having continuously performed the self-learning function for one year); [0160] The environment control system may also control automatically via self-learning function or artificially intelligence; [0221] Through self-learning and analyzing acquired data or feedback, the environment control system continuously optimizes its algorithms, and eventually realizes artificial intelligence), and identify the activity state of the user based on the received learning model ([0221] the environment control system may learn about when lights should be on through the user's operations of turning on the lights. Meanwhile, through the use of light sensors, the environment control system may learn about the luminance condition in the room every time before the user turns on the light), or 
 	transmit the raw data for the at least one of the first sensor information or the second sensor information to the server through the wireless communication circuit, receive the activity state of the user corresponding to the at least one of the first sensor information or the second sensor information from the server, and identify the activity state of the user based on the received activity state of the user corresponding to the at least one of the first sensor information or the second sensor information.

With regard to claim 7, the limitations are addressed above and Guan teaches further comprising a memory ([0097] The storage device 520 as used herein generally refers to any medium capable of reading and/or writing data, and includes, without limitation to, random access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM)), wherein the processor is further configured to:
 	accumulate and store the identified activity state of the user and the at least one of the first sensor information or the second sensor information corresponding to the identified activity state of the user in the memory ([0085] implemented by wired methods (for example, via electric or optical cables) or wireless methods (for example, via wireless radio or optical signals). Control module 130 may be configured to control the environment control system and/or external devices…connection methods may include but are not limited to the connection of power circuits, the connection of signal transmission), 
 	learn the activity state of the user and the at least one of the first sensor information or the second sensor information corresponding to the activity state stored in the memory in an artificial intelligence scheme ([0160] The environment control system may also control automatically via self-learning function or artificially intelligence; [0221] Through self-learning and analyzing acquired data or feedback, the environment control system continuously optimizes its algorithms, and eventually realizes artificial intelligence), and 
 	calculate confidence related to the activity state of the user based on the learned learning model ([0087] Data may further be transmitted to external devices (not shown) via wired or wireless connections. The stored data may also be used by the system to further conduct mode analysis and learning functions; [0150]  the environment control system may be pre-installed with a termination algorithm, and when the condition set by the algorithm is met (such as having continuously performed the self-learning function for one year); [0160] The environment control system may also control automatically via self-learning function or artificially intelligence; [0221] Through self-learning and analyzing acquired data or feedback, the environment control system continuously optimizes its algorithms, and eventually realizes artificial intelligence).

With regard to claim 8, the limitations are addressed above and Guan teaches wherein the processor is further configured to: 
   identify whether the calculated confidence related to the activity state of the user exceeds a predetermined value ([0104] perform the detecting and/or monitoring function only when activated (such as, activated under user inputs or pre-set commands, or activated when environmental data exceed a pre-set threshold, etc.); [0172] if the collected information meet some parameter requirement (such as matching some reference value, entering some reference range, exceeding some threshold value/preset value/predicted value and so on)), and 
   in a case that the calculated confidence related to the activity state of the user exceeds the predetermined value ([0104] perform the detecting and/or monitoring function only when activated (such as, activated under user inputs or pre-set commands, or activated when environmental data exceed a pre-set threshold, etc.); [0172] if the collected information meet some parameter requirement (such as matching some reference value, entering some reference range, exceeding some threshold value/preset value/predicted value and so on)), 
 	receive the weather information corresponding to the position information of the electronic device from an external server when the update period corresponding to the identified activity state of the user arrives (Fig. 24; [0087] subsequently connect with communication module 140 to send notifications of weather forecasts or warnings to a user; [0099] the models may calculate appropriate temperature, humidity, and ventilation time in a year or a day based on weather and climate information; …the environment control system is able to take corresponding measures when abnormal conditions (such as, sudden weather change, users' underlying health problems, potential safety problems, and illegal entry) are found; [0140] The control menu 1910 may include smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912… The user may adjust the position of one or more icons of the functional mode. For example, the user may control the position of some icons on the display device (e.g., move the icon to a front position) according to how often one or more functional modes as shown on FIG. 19 to FIG. 19E are used. Users may also customize the icon of a function module. For example, a user may use a photo of his/her child or family, or choose a picture as an icon of the functional mode. One exemplary embodiment of the menu interface display is shown in FIG. 19-A and FIG. 19-B. The touch screen 1711 of the smart switch 1410 shows a group of modes includes, and without limitation to, smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912), 
 	determine a graphic object related to the activity state of the user (Fig. 24; [0148] FIG. 24 is a diagram of the weather warning user interface. 2410 may show the current weather condition. The current weather icon 2410 may be text, image, number, any symbol or combination of symbols that have specific semantics. 2420 may show the current temperature. The icon of the current temperature 2420 may be text, image, number, any symbol or combination of symbols that have specific semantics 2440 may show the highest temperature of the current date), and
 	display, on the touch screen display, the determined graphic object related to the activity state of the user (Fig. 24).

With regard to claim 9, the limitations are addressed above and Guan teaches wherein the processor is further configured to: 
 	obtain the updated position information ([0140] The user may adjust the position of one or more icons of the functional mode. For example, the user may control the position of some icons on the display device (e.g., move the icon to a front position) according to how often one or more functional modes as shown on FIG. 19 to FIG. 19E are used. Users may also customize the icon of a function module. For example, a user may use a photo of his/her child or family, or choose a picture as an icon of the functional mode. One exemplary embodiment of the menu interface display is shown in FIG. 19-A and FIG. 19-B. The touch screen 1711 of the smart switch 1410 shows a group of modes includes, and without limitation to, smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912), the graphic object related to the weather information (Fig. 24), and the graphic object related to the activity state of the user ([0104] One sensor may sense one or more items, and the following examples of sensors may be used. Additionally, multiple sensors may be integrated on the sensing module 120, or the external devices 160. For example, a touch screen may be used to recognize text input and hand gestures, and may verify password information; [0171] The smart lighting mode may distinguish whether the user has come back home according to information collected by sensing module 120, and if yes, then turn on the “welcome back” motion mode in smart lighting mode. Particularly, the sensing module 120 may include at least one sensor, and the sensor, other modules and external devices may have several corresponding relations as shown in FIG. 7), based on a first graphic object database (DB) including at least one first graphic object related to the activity state of the user ([0247] After recognition of the user, the environment control system may inquire the user's stored database and outputs the content of conversation according to the user's characteristics, habits, or inclinations), a second graphic object DB including at least one second graphic related to the position information of the electronic device (Fig. 5, storage device 520; [0247] After recognition of the user, the environment control system may inquire the user's stored database and outputs the content of conversation according to the user's characteristics, habits, or inclinations…The collected information may include, and without limitation to, information or parameters of the user and the environment), and a third graphic object DB including at least one third graphic object related to the weather information (Fig. 24; [0087] subsequently connect with communication module 140 to send notifications of weather forecasts or warnings to a user; [0099] the models may calculate appropriate temperature, humidity, and ventilation time in a year or a day based on weather and climate information; …the environment control system is able to take corresponding measures when abnormal conditions (such as, sudden weather change, users' underlying health problems, potential safety problems, and illegal entry) are found; [0140] The control menu 1910 may include smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912), which are stored in the memory or server ([0097] The storage device 520 as used herein generally refers to any medium capable of reading and/or writing data, and includes, without limitation to, random access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM)), and 
 	display, on the touch screen display, the obtained updated position information (Fig. 24), graphic object related to the weather information (Fig. 24; [0087] subsequently connect with communication module 140 to send notifications of weather forecasts or warnings to a user; [0099] the models may calculate appropriate temperature, humidity, and ventilation time in a year or a day based on weather and climate information; …the environment control system is able to take corresponding measures when abnormal conditions (such as, sudden weather change, users' underlying health problems, potential safety problems, and illegal entry) are found; [0140] The control menu 1910 may include smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912), and graphic object related to the activity state of the user ([0084] the environment control system may control one or more other devices through wired or wireless connections. Such devices may include but are not limited to an air conditioner, a fan, a light, a television, a doorbell, a camera device, other home appliances, or the like).

With regard to claim 10, the limitations are addressed above and Guan teaches wherein the processor is further configured to:
 	identify whether a number of times a weather application is executed for a predetermined period exceeds a predetermined number of times or whether the weather application is running as a function in the electronic device (Fig. 24; [0087] subsequently connect with communication module 140 to send notifications of weather forecasts or warnings to a user; [0099] the models may calculate appropriate temperature, humidity, and ventilation time in a year or a day based on weather and climate information; …the environment control system is able to take corresponding measures when abnormal conditions (such as, sudden weather change, users' underlying health problems, potential safety problems, and illegal entry) are found; [0140] The control menu 1910 may include smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912), and 
 	identify the activity state of the user in a case that the number of times the weather application is executed for the predetermined period exceeds the predetermined number of times or the weather application is running as the function in the electronic device ([0104] One sensor may sense one or more items, and the following examples of sensors may be used. Additionally, multiple sensors may be integrated on the sensing module 120, or the external devices 160. For example, a touch screen may be used to recognize text input and hand gestures, and may verify password information; [0171] The smart lighting mode may distinguish whether the user has come back home according to information collected by sensing module 120, and if yes, then turn on the “welcome back” motion mode in smart lighting mode. Particularly, the sensing module 120 may include at least one sensor, and the sensor, other modules and external devices may have several corresponding relations as shown in FIG. 7).

With regard to claim 11, the limitations are addressed above and Guan teaches wherein the processor is further configured to:
 	identify whether the activity state of the user is changed based on the at least one of the first sensor information received from the external electronic device or the second sensor information obtained through the sensor circuit ([0104] One sensor may sense one or more items, and the following examples of sensors may be used. Additionally, multiple sensors may be integrated on the sensing module 120, or the external devices 160. For example, a touch screen may be used to recognize text input and hand gestures, and may verify password information; [0171] The smart lighting mode may distinguish whether the user has come back home according to information collected by sensing module 120, and if yes, then turn on the “welcome back” motion mode in smart lighting mode. Particularly, the sensing module 120 may include at least one sensor, and the sensor, other modules and external devices may have several corresponding relations as shown in FIG. 7), after updating the weather information (Fig. 24; [0087] subsequently connect with communication module 140 to send notifications of weather forecasts or warnings to a user; [0099] the models may calculate appropriate temperature, humidity, and ventilation time in a year or a day based on weather and climate information; …the environment control system is able to take corresponding measures when abnormal conditions (such as, sudden weather change, users' underlying health problems, potential safety problems, and illegal entry) are found; [0140] The control menu 1910 may include smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912),
 	change the update period of the weather information to a period corresponding to the changed activity state of the user when the activity state of the user is changed (Fig. 24; [0087] subsequently connect with communication module 140 to send notifications of weather forecasts or warnings to a user; [0099] the models may calculate appropriate temperature, humidity, and ventilation time in a year or a day based on weather and climate information; …the environment control system is able to take corresponding measures when abnormal conditions (such as, sudden weather change, users' underlying health problems, potential safety problems, and illegal entry) are found; [0140] The control menu 1910 may include smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912),
 	update the weather information corresponding to the position information of the electronic device when the changed period has elapsed from time the weather information was updated (Fig. 24; [0087] subsequently connect with communication module 140 to send notifications of weather forecasts or warnings to a user; [0099] the models may calculate appropriate temperature, humidity, and ventilation time in a year or a day based on weather and climate information; …the environment control system is able to take corresponding measures when abnormal conditions (such as, sudden weather change, users' underlying health problems, potential safety problems, and illegal entry) are found; [0140] The control menu 1910 may include smart lighting mode 1911, weather update and warning mode 1912), and display at least one graphic object related to at least one of the position information, the weather information (Fig. 24; [0148] FIG. 24 is a diagram of the weather warning user interface. 2410 may show the current weather condition), or the changed activity state of the user on the touch screen display.

With regard to claim 12, the method claim corresponds to the device claim 1, respectively, and therefore is rejected with the same rationale.

With regard to claim 13, the method claim corresponds to the device claim 2, respectively, and therefore is rejected with the same rationale.

With regard to claim 14, the method claim corresponds to the device claim 3, respectively, and therefore is rejected with the same rationale.

With regard to claim 15, the method claim corresponds to the device claim 5, respectively, and therefore is rejected with the same rationale.

With regard to claim 16, the method claim corresponds to the device claim 6, respectively, and therefore is rejected with the same rationale.

With regard to claim 17, the method claim corresponds to the device claim 7, respectively, and therefore is rejected with the same rationale.

With regard to claim 18, the method claim corresponds to the device claim 8, respectively, and therefore is rejected with the same rationale.

With regard to claim 19, the method claim corresponds to the device claim 10, respectively, and therefore is rejected with the same rationale.

With regard to claim 20, the method claim corresponds to the device claim 11, respectively, and therefore is rejected with the same rationale.



Conclusion
 	The prior art made of record and not relied upon is considered pertinent to applicant's disclosure.
 	Cho (US RE49367) teaches an electronic device which analyzes a message and obtains the content related to a weather application service.

 	Yoo (US 2022/0406308) teaches a server engine which may provide the intents of Q&A, weather search and shopping; and the server engine may provide the intents of weather search.

 	Wilson et al. (2021/0311438) teaches configuring context-specific user interfaces and obtaining data and displaying information from a weather application (e.g., such as data identifying a sunny weather condition).


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/ANDREA C LEGGETT/Primary Examiner, Art Unit 2171