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`Supplemental Box
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`In case tbe space in any oftbe preceding boxes is not sufficient.
`Continuation of:
`Regarding claim 8, James teaches the connector is a serial bus-compliant connector (connector inherent for control unit 126 powered by
`AC inputs, para. 0186, combined with wired link for communications, para. 0187; serial interface for communications, para. 0042), but fails
`to disclose a universal serial bus-compliant connector. However, having universal serial bus-compliant connectors, is a matter of
`adjustability and is a known practice in the art, the specific of it is a matter of design choice. Therefore it would have been obvious to one of
`ordinary skill in the art at the time the invention was made to incorporate the above features in the invention of modified James in order to
`allow communication with a wide range of different electronic devices.
`
`Regarding claim 9, James teaches a memory configured to store one or more applications including executable instructions (processor 20
`including tangible medium and program instructions for evaluating values received from sensors, para. 0155 & 0158), wherein the power
`modification manager is configured to modify power drawn from the energy storage device based on the processing of one of the one or
`more applications (sensors cycled to manage energy, para. 0165).
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`Regarding claim 10, James teaches the memory is configured further to store data representing a priority scheme that prioritizes execution
`of one of the one or more applications in relation to another of the one or more applications (core sensor input monitored and used to
`trigger second sensor input, para. 0167), wherein the power modification manager is configured further to control the processing of the one
`of the one or more applications based on the priority scheme (determine optimal sensor configuration, para. 0163, including cycling
`sensors to manage energy, para. 0035 & 0165).
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`Regarding claim 11, James teaches the power clock controller comprises a voltage controller oscillator ("VCO") (multiple DC voltage levels
`from AC/DC converters, para. 0186 combined with clock having adjustable speeds, para. 0143) configured to vary the clock signal to
`generate a variable clock signal during the mode of operation (clock speed modulated to conserve energy, para. 0143).
`
`Regarding claim 12, the variable clock signal is configured to operate the controller at a rate at which the plurality of sensors generate data
`(using time as a variable for intermittent sampling, para. 0144).
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`Regarding claim 13, James teaches the VCO is configured to generate the variable clock signal based on execution of an application
`including executable instructions (processor 20 controlling the detecting system has program instructions, para. 0156 & 0158, and energy
`management system is part of detecting system, para. 0032).
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`Regarding claim 14, James teaches memory management (para. 0045 & 0160) and responding to an event to gather additional data (core
`sensor raising a flag, para. 0167), but lacks the teaching of a buffer predictor conf1gured to determine a size of a buffer for an event, and
`further configured to change the size of the buffer to provide an amount of memory for the buffer.
`Chou teaches a buffer predictor configured to determine a size of a buffer for an event, and further configured to change the size of the
`buffer to provide an amount of memory for the buffer (event trigger mode in which a minimum amount of data is communicated after a
`triggering event, para. 0063, and data transmission relies on a memory buffer, para. 0084). It would have been obvious to one of ordinary
`skill in the art at the time of the invention to use Chou's event-driven variable buffer with James's memory management to reduce power
`consumption to the lowest level (Chou. para. 0063).
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`Regarding claim 15, James teaches the event is either a change in activity or a change in mode, or both (noise blanking- not storing data
`in memory in response to excessive noise level, para. 0160).
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`Regarding claim 16, James teaches a method comprising: receiving a first signal to enter a first power mode associated with a wearable
`device including a subset of sensors (configuring of multi-sensor monitor, para. 0074, the configuring including a storage mode capable of
`responding to inputs, therefore requiring a first signal for establishment, para. 0077-0093), the subset of sensors including one or more
`accelerometers (para. 0162), isolating electrically the subset of sensors from a battery (rechargeable battery, e.g., para. 0038) using a
`power manager during transit from a first geographic location to a secol")d geographic location (activation from storage mode
`corresponding to shipping from manufacturer to hospital, e.g., para. 0077-0080); receiving a second signal to exit the first power mode
`(activation trigger to remove from storage mode, para. 0080); coupling electrically the battery to the subset of sensors in response to
`receiving the second signal (activation switch, e.g., para. 0084-0086); entering a second power mode in response to an indication of
`change in an orientation of the wearable device from the subset of sensors (activation to continuous monitoring by core sensor, para.
`0167, in response to activity within range, e.g., para. 0090). James lacks the teaching of the wearable device being a wearable band.
`Chou teaches a physiological detecting device (para. 0012) configured as a wearable band (belt for arm or wrist, para. 0057, fig. 2A). It
`would have been obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art at the lime of the invention to use Chou's arm or wrist belt for James's wearable
`device to provide comfort and convenience to the user (Chou, para. 0057).
`
`Regarding claim 17, James teaches entering the second power mode comprises: maintaining electrical isolation between the battery and a
`sensor not within the subset of sensors (any of multiple sensors being selectively disengaged for a given time period or cycle, para.
`0165-0166); detecting a third signal to enter an operational power mode (core sensor raising a flag, para. 0167); and coupling electrically
`the battery to the sensor upon detecting the third signal to enter the operational power mode (second of sensors engaged in response to
`flag, para. 0167).
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`Regarding claim 18, James teaches entering the second power mode comprises: coupling electrically the battery to other sensors
`(activated mode including any combination of sensor configurations, para. 0162-0163).
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`In case the space in any of the preceding boxes is not sufficient.
`Continuation of:
`Regarding claim 19, James teaches receiving the second signal further comprises: receiving a power signal at a power port comprising a
`connector: and detecting the power signal at a power manager( energy management device components controlling activation based on
`electronics connection, para. 0080 & 0091, an active power mode in which a rechargeable device is monitored, para. 0038, and powering
`by AC inputs, a combination that includes switching from first power mode to second power mode in response to detection of power at the
`power port).
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`Regarding claim 20,, modified James discloses the invention above, including the wearable band (see above), and James further teaches
`determining an activity in which a user of the wearable device is engaged; receiving data associated with the activity from a plurality of
`sensors including the subset of sensors (intelligent combination of sensors to enhance detection and prediction, including using respiratory
`sampling rate to exclude high activity levels when travelling on bumpy road. e.g .. para. 0214); and adjusting a frequency of a clock signal
`to achieve a threshold amount of throughput for the data received from the plurality of sensors (modulating clock speed to optimize energy,
`para. 0143).
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`Regarding claim 21, James teaches adjusting the frequency of the clock signal comprises: modifying-operation of a voltage controller
`oscillator ("VCO") to generate the frequency (multiple DC voltage levels from AC/DC converters, para. 0186 combined with clock having
`adjustable speeds, para. 0143).
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`Regarding claim 22, James teaches modifying the operation of the voltage controller oscillator (as part of energy management device
`activities, para. 0143) comprises: determining a priority of one or more of the plurality of sensors relative to other priorities of other sensors
`(responding to core sensor to activate otherwise inactive second sensor. para. 0167).
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`Regarding claim 23, James teaches modifying the operation of the voltage controller oscillator (as part of energy management device
`activities, para. 0143) comprises: determining a priority of an application that is executing relative to other priorities of other applications
`(sampling at different times generally, para. 0165, combined with blended indices, para. 0164).
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`Regarding claim 24, James teaches detecting an event (core sensor raising a flag, para. 0167): receiving an amount of sensor data
`associated with the event in a unit of time (managing memory to handle sensor data, para. 0160), but lacks the teaching of adjusting a size
`of a buffer to match the amount of the sensor data.
`Chou teaches adjusting a size of a buffer to match the amount of the sensor data (event trigger mode in which a minimum amount of
`physiological signal data is communicated after a triggering event, para. 0063, and data transmission relies on a memory buffer, para.
`0084). It would have been obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art at the time of the invention to use Chou's event-driven variable buffer
`with James's memory management to reduce power consumption to the lowest level (Chou, para. 0063).
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`Regarding claim 25, modified James discloses the invention above, including the wearable band (see above), and James further leaches
`detecting the event comprises: monitoring motion associated with an activity in which a user of the wearable device is engaged
`(accelerometer input indicating exercise, e.g., para. 0214); comparing the motion associated with the activity to motion pattern data to
`identify precursor motion associated with a subsequent motion (evaluating combined activity and respiratory signals by comparing data
`with previously existing array data, para. 0216-0217 & 0222-0223), but lacks the teaching of establishing the size of the buffer for the
`amount of sensor data based on a predetermined amount associated with the subsequent motion.
`Chou teaches establishing the size of the buffer for the amount of sensor data based on a predetermined amount associated with the
`subsequent motion (intermittent data transmission mode which a calculated amount of physiological signal data is communicated, para.
`0062, and data transmission relies on a memory buffer, para. 0084). It would have been obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art at the
`time of the invention to use Chou's intermittent transmission variable buffer with James's memory management to reduce power
`consumption to the lowest level (Chou, para. 0063).
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`Regarding claim 26, James teaches a computer readable medium comprising executable instructions for performing a method (processor
`having program instructions for evaluating values received from sensors, para. 0158), the method comprising: receiving a first signal to
`enter a first power mode associated with a wearable device including a subset of sensors (configuring of multi-sensor monitor, para. 0074,
`the configuring including a storage mode capable of responding to inputs, therefore requiring a first signal for establishment, para.
`0077-0093), the subset of sensors including one or more accelerometers (para. 0162), isolating electrically the subset of sensors from a
`battery (rechargeable battery, e.g .. para. 0038) using a power manager during transit from a first geographic location to a second
`geographic location (activation from storage mode corresponding to shipping from manufacturer to hospital, e.g., para. 0077 -0080);
`receiving a second signal to exit the first power mode (activation trigger to remove from storage mode, para. 0080); coupling electrically the
`battery to the subset of sensors in response to receiving the second signal (activation switch, e.g., para. 0084-0086); entering a second
`power mode in response to the coupling the battery to the subset of sensors (activation to continuous monitoring by core sensor, para.
`0167, in response to activation, para. 0084-0086). James lacks the teaching of the wearable device being a wearable band.
`Chou leaches a physiological detecting device (para. 0012) configured as a wearable band (belt for arm or wrist, para. 0057, fig. 2A). It
`would have been obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art at the time of the invention to use Chou's arm or wrist belt for James's wearable
`device to provide comfort and convenience to the user (Chou, para. 0057).
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`Regarding claim 27, James lacks the teaching of dynamically resizing a buffer based on an amount of sensor data generated in a mode of
`operation.
`Chou teaches dynamically resizing a buffer based on an amount of sensor data generated in a mode of operation (intermittent data
`transmission mode which a calculated amount of physiological signal data is communicated, para. 0062. and data transmission relies on a
`memory buffer, para. 0084 ). It would have been obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art at the time of the invention to use Chou's
`dynamic memory buffer with James's memory management to reduce power consumption to the lowest level (Chou, para. 0063).
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`In case the space in any of the preceding boxes is not sufficient.
`Continuation of:
`Regarding claim 28, modified James discloses the invention above, including the wearable band (see above), and James further teaches
`coupling electrically the battery to a processor housed within the wearable device to enter the second power mode subsequent to the first
`power mode (activation through switch, e.g., para. 0084-0086), wherein the duration of the first power mode is indicative of an amount of
`lime in transit (storage mode corresponding to shipping from manufacturer to hospital, e.g., para. 0077-0080).
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`Regarding claim 29, modified James discloses the invention above, including the wearable band (see above), and James further leaches
`the executable instructions to switch the device from the first power mode to the second power mode comprise executable instructions to
`generate a power hold signal (activated device configured for continuous placement and monitoring to ensure one week duration, e.g.,
`para. 0228).
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`Claims 1-29 meet the criteria set out in PCT Article 33(4), and thus have industrial applicability because the subject matter claimed can be
`made or used in industry.
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`CLASSIFICATION OF SUBJECT MATTER
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`IPC(B)- G11B 7/085 (2012.01)
`USPC- 369/30.08
`According to International Patent Classification (I PC) or to both national classification and IPC
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`IPC(8): G11B 7/085 (2012.01)
`USPC: 369/30.08
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`Documentation searched other than minimum documentation to the extent that such documents are included in the fields searched
`USPC: 715/728; 369/24.01, 30.09 (keyword limited; terms below)
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`Electronic data base consulted during the international search (name of data base and, where practicable, search terms used)
`PubWEST (PGPB, USPT, EPAB, JPAB); Google Scholar; Google Patents; FreePatentsOnline. Search terms used: sensor-input input-
`sample. input receive transmit couple connect network Internet web LAN WAN, wire wireless, wear wearable worn apparel accessory
`wrist ankle arm leg extremity strap band strap-band wrist-strap ...
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`C. DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED TO BE RELEVANT
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`Category•
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`Citation of document, with indication, where appropriate, of the relevant passages
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`Relevant to claim No.
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`y
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`y
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`y
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`A
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`A
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`US 2008/0004904 At (TRAN) 03 January 2008 (03.0t .2008) entire document, especially
`Abstract; Fig.6A; para [0010], [0013], [0026], [0030], [0063], [0201], [0219], [0224], [0228],
`[0280], [0290], [0294], [0304], [0305], [0358], [0383], [0386), [0389], [0417]
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`1 - 21
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`US 201110046519 A1 (RAHEMAN) 24 February 2011 (24.02.2011) entire document, especially
`Abstract; para [0048], [0057], [0097]
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`1 - 21
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`US 2009/0019374 A1 (LOGAN et al.) 15 January 2009 (15.01.2009) entire document, especially 20
`Abstract; para [0016], [0085)
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`US 201110004072 A 1 (FLETCHER et al.) 06 January 2011 (06.01.2011) entire document
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`US 2010/0030578 A1 (SIDDIQUE et al.) 04 February 2010 (04.02.2010) entire document
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`1 -21
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`1 -21
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`D Further documents are listed in the continuation of Box C. D
`. Special categories of cited documents:
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`"T'
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`later document published after the international filing date o~riority
`"A" document defining the general state of the an which is not considered
`date and not in conflict with the apCiication but cited to un erstand
`the principle or theory underlying t e invention
`to be of panicular relevance
`"E" earlier application or patent but published on or after the international "X" document of panicular relevance; the claimed invention cannot be
`filing date
`considered novel or cannot be considered to involve an inventive
`step when the document is taken alone
`"L" document which may throw doubts on priority claim(s) or which is
`cited to establish the J?Ublication date of another citation or other "Y" document of panicular relevance; the claimed invention cannot be
`special reason (as spec1fied)
`considered to involve an inventive step when the document is
`"0" document referring to an oral disclosure, use, exhibition or other
`combined with one or more other such documents, such combination
`being obvious to a person skilled in the art
`means
`"P" document published prior to the international filing date but later than "&" document member of the same patent family
`the priority date claimed
`Date of the actual completion of the international search
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`Date of mailing of the international search report
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`09 July 2012 (09.07.2012)
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`Name and mailing address of the ISAIUS
`Mail Stop PCT. Attn: ISNUS. Commissioner for Patents
`P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450
`Facsimile No. 571-273-3201
`Form PCTnSA/21 0 (second sheet) (July 2009)
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`? 0 llll 2012-
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`Authorized officer:
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`Lee W. Young
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`PCT Helpdesk: 571-272-4300
`PCT OSP: 571-2n-7774
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`PCT/US2012/038201 20.07.2012
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`PATENT COOPERATION TREATY
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`From the
`INTERNATIONAL SEARCHING AUTHORITY
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`To: KENNETH R. BACKUS, JR.
`KOKKA & BACKUS, PC
`703 HIGH STREET
`PALO ALTO, CA 94301
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`Applicant's or agent's file reference
`ALI-003PCT
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`PCT
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`WRITTEN OPINION OF THE
`INTERNATIONAL SEARCHING AUTHORITY
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`(PCT Rule 43bis.l)
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`Date of mailing
`(day/month/year)
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`2 0 J Ul 2012
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`FOR FURTHER ACTION
`See paragraph 2 below
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`International application No.
`PCT/US 12/38201
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`International filing date (day/month/year)
`16 May 2012 (16.05.2012)
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`Priority date (day/month/year)
`10June2011 (10.06.2011)
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`International Patent Classification (I PC) or both national classification and IPC
`IPC(8)- G11B 7/085 (2012.01)
`USPC- 369/30.08
`Applicant ALIPHCOM
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`Basis of the opinion
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`Priority
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`Box No. III Non-establishment of opinion with regard to novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability
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`Lack of unity of invention
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`Reasoned statement under Rule 4~is.l(a)(i) with regard to novelty, inventive step or industrial applicability;
`citations and explanations supporting such statement
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`I. This opinion contains indications relating to the following items:
`~ Box No. I
`0
`Box No. II
`0
`0
`Box No. IV
`~ Box No. V
`0
`0
`0
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`Box No. VI
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`Certain documents cited
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`Box No. VII Certain defects in the international application
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`Box No. VIII Certain observations on the international application
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`2. FURTHER ACfiON
`If a demand for international preliminary examination is made, this opinion will be considered to be a written opinion of the
`International Preliminary Examining Authority ("IPEA") except that this does not apply where the applicant chooses an Authority
`other than this one to be the !PEA and the chosen I PEA has notified the International Bureau under Rule 66.1 bis(b) that written
`opinions of this International Searching Authority will not be so considered.
`If this opinion is, as provided above, considered to be a written opinion of the IPEA, the applicant is invited to submit to tb IPEA
`a written reply together, where appropr