Method for switching gateways, and apparatus therefor
US9491140B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/203
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a converged personal network service (CPNS). More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for switching a personal network (PN) gateway in a PN from a first device to a second device, including the steps of: the first device transmitting, to the second device, a first message requesting PN gateway switching; the first device receiving a second message from the second device in response to the first message; and the first device authenticating the PN gateway when the second message includes a value indicating success, as well as to an apparatus therefor.
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