Method and apparatus for connecting portable terminal to WLAN
US9232471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and an apparatus for connecting a portable terminal to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) are provided. The method includes when a WLAN connection event occurs, performing a WLAN connection procedure by keeping a WLAN module in an awake state, and when the WLAN connection is complete, operating the WLAN module according to a Power Save Mechanism (PSM).
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