Method and apparatus for sharing content in home network environment
US9124440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W48/20
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and an apparatus for sharing content in a home network environment are provided. The method for sharing the content in the home network environment includes detecting a connection to a network; searching for at least one device connected to the network; and when the at least one is connected to the network, checking a type of the at least one device connected to the network, and determining whether to operate as a content providing server according to the type of the at least one device.
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