Rain Computing, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics America Co.

For a computer-implemented means-plus-function limitation, the specification must disclose the algorithm that transforms the general purpose computer into the special purpose computer performing the claimed function; a general purpose computer alone is insufficient corresponding structure.

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