Method for pairing with external device using beam and electronic device therefor
US11057090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B7/0632
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and an apparatus for communicating with an external device using a beam in an electronic device supporting beamforming are provided. The electronic device includes a wireless communication circuitry, an antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements, and at least one processor. The processor may be configured to form and transmit a beam corresponding to a direction of the electronic device based on a start of a service, monitor reception of a response signal corresponding to the beam from an external device, and performs pairing with the external device based on at least a part of the response signal if the response signal is received.
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