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Method and apparatus for establishing communication between an image photographing apparatus and a user device

US10028080B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2017
Grant dateJul 17, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/24
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for establishing communication between an image photographing apparatus and a user device is provided. In one implementation, the image photographing apparatus includes a communication module; a short-distance wireless communication module; and a controller. When tagging between the image photographing apparatus and a user device occurs, the short-distance wireless communication module provides connection information to the user device via short-distance wireless communication, the controller activates the communication module, and the communication module establishes communication with the user device using the connection information.

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