What are examples of claims that qualify for streamlined analysis?

What are examples of claims that qualify for streamlined analysis?

The MPEP 2106.06 provides several examples of claims that may qualify for streamlined analysis:

• “A claim to a particular data encryption method for computer communication involving a several-step manipulation of data.“
• “A claim to a method for rendering a halftone image of a digital image by comparing, pixel by pixel, the digital image against a blue noise mask, where the method required the manipulation of computer data structures.“
• “A claim to a method for calculating an absolute position of a GPS receiver and an absolute time of reception of satellite signals, where the claimed GPS receiver calculated pseudoranges that estimated the distance from the GPS receiver to a plurality of satellites.“

These examples demonstrate claims that, while potentially involving abstract ideas or mathematical concepts, clearly do not attempt to monopolize these concepts and are likely to be patent-eligible.

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• Streamlined analysis examples
• Patent claims
• Eligibility analysis
• Data encryption
• Image rendering
• GPS technology