Connection method for smart home device and apparatus thereof
US11252229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connection method and apparatus are provided for smart home devices. A method for connecting a user equipment to smart home devices includes identifying, when a connection request for a smart home device is detected, reception of a first broadcast message transmitted by the smart home device according to a first communication mode; determining whether the smart home device permits communication mode negotiation based on information included in the first broadcast message; and establishing a connection to the smart home device according to the first communication mode or a second communication mode based on a result of the determining.
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