Method and apparatus for controlling electronic device in wireless communication system supporting Bluetooth communication
US10681591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for establishing a Wi-Fi Direct connection through Bluetooth low energy (LE) technology. According to the present invention, provided are a method including: receiving an advertising message including information associated with Wi-Fi Direct from a second device; transmitting a request message for requesting detailed information of the Wi-Fi Direct to the second device based on the advertising message; receiving a response message including the detailed information in response to the request message; and establishing the Wi-Fi Direct connection with the second device, wherein the advertising message is transmitted through a specific channel for a Bluetooth low energy (LE) connection and the information includes at least one of ID information indicating the Wi-Fi Direct, location information of the detailed information, or available information of an alternative communication means, and an apparatus thereof.
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