Method and apparatus for device finding after network configuration
US11284342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for device finding after network configuration are disclosed. The method for device finding includes: sending a message to a smart device in an Access Point (AP) mode, the message comprising information for connecting to a first router or AP; changing connection from the smart device to a network; performing a local scanning when connecting to the first router or AP; and performing a cloud scanning when the local scanning fails.
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