Morris Pickel Is a Geologist He Has Added a Device

question 27

Multiple Choice

Morris Pickel is a geologist he has added a device to an existing thermal measuring instrument. Because of the sensitivity of the device, it picks up data not previously recorded. A computer program built into the device then analyzes the data, allowing scientists to predict the timing of volcanoes. Can Morris obtain a patent for this device?

• A)No. Computer programs cannot be patented in Canada.
• B)No. Morris's invention, while useful and ingenious, is not new.
• C)Yes. The device as a whole, including the computer program, can be patented.
• D)No. The computer program is not integral to the device.
• E)No, but he can register the computer chip under the Integrated Circuit Topography Act.

---

Definitions:

Measurable

Quantifiable or able to be assessed or evaluated by size, amount, or degree, often used in the context of goals or outcomes.

Symptom Reduction

This refers to the process or outcome of decreasing the intensity or frequency of manifestations of a disease or disorder.

Standardized Scale

A measurement tool that has been normed and validated across various populations to ensure consistency and reliability in assessing specific variables, such as psychological states or academic achievement.

Closing Phase

The final stage in a project, therapy, or procedure where activities are concluded and efforts are reviewed.