T 0164/92 (Electronic computer components) du 29.04.1993

1. The disclosure of a publication is determined by what knowledge and understanding can and may be expected of the average skilled person in the technical field in question.

2. Sometimes the average skilled person in electronics, particularly if he does not have an adequate knowledge of programming languages himself, may be expected to consult a computer programmer if a publication contains sufficient indications that further details of the facts described therein are to be found in a program listing attached as an annex thereto. This is particularly true where - as in the present case - the said program listing contains information in normal language which explains at least some of the individual program levels (commands, steps) and is clearly connected with the facts described in the publication.