What are examples of “other meaningful limitations” in patent claims?

“Other meaningful limitations” in patent claims refer to elements that integrate an abstract idea into a practical application. According to MPEP 2106.05(e), examples include:

• Improvements to another technology or technical field
• Improvements to the functioning of the computer itself
• Applying the judicial exception with, or by use of, a particular machine
• Effecting a transformation or reduction of a particular article to a different state or thing
• Applying or using the judicial exception in some other meaningful way beyond generally linking the use of the judicial exception to a particular technological environment

The MPEP states: “The claim should add meaningful limitations beyond generally linking the use of the judicial exception to a particular technological environment to transform the judicial exception into patent-eligible subject matter.“

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