What are examples of claims that qualify for streamlined analysis?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

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.