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Communication apparatus, information processing apparatus, and control method for the same

US9380626B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2015
Grant dateJun 28, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/14
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communication apparatus comprising: a first communication unit; a second communication unit that is different from the first communication unit; and a control unit configured to control processing in which the first and second communication units are used, wherein the control unit performs control such that information regarding an application needed for processing performed using the second communication unit is sent to a first apparatus using the first communication unit, a signal based on the information regarding the application is received from the first apparatus or a second apparatus connected with the first apparatus using the second communication unit and the application is launched in accordance with the signal, and processing performed using the second communication unit is executed using the launched application.

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