A formulation for patenting content-based retrieval processes in digital libraries

Authors:
Hideyasu Sasaki;Yasushi Kiyoki
Affiliations:
Keio University, 5322 Endo, Fujisawa 252-8520, Japan and The Third Judicial Department, New York State Bar, Albany, NY and 1223-4 Minaminakano, Minuma, Saitama 337-0042, Japan;Keio University, 5322 Endo, Fujisawa 252-8520, Japan
Venue:
Information Processing and Management: an International Journal - Special issue: An Asian digital libraries perspective
Year:
2005

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Abstract

In this paper, we present a formulation and case studies of the conditions for patenting content-based retrieval processes in digital libraries, especially in image libraries. Inventors and practitioners demand a formulation of the conditions for patenting data-processing processes as computer-related inventions in the form of computer programs. A process for content-based retrieval often consists of a combination of prior disclosed means and also comprises means for parameter setting that is adjusted to retrieve specific kinds of images in certain narrow domains. We focus on requirements for technical advancement (nonobviousness) in the combination of data-processing means, i.e., processes and specification (enablement) on the means for parameter setting in computer programs. Our formulation follows the standards of patent examination and litigation on computer-related inventions in the US. We confirm the feasibility and accountability of our formulation by applying it to several inventions patented in the US.