[genwin]

The patent clerk has about 7 hours on average to examine prior art. The clerk may not be technologically savvy.

[dtp]

Exactly. And even once the patent is granted, prior art can be re-examined in the courtroom when a lawsuit is brought. I'm not an expert or anything, but I wouldn't expect this patent to stand up in court.

[genwin]

The court is usually in Eastern Texas. Expect the unexpected there.