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Communication method and apparatus using smart module in home network system

US9900176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2014
Grant dateFeb 20, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/2827
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a method of performing communication by a smart module in a home network system. The method includes: obtaining device level information of a device; identifying whether the device level information of the device indicates a device level which can provide only a mandatory function; when the device level information of the device indicates the performance which can provide only the mandatory function, transmitting a status request message making a request for status information of the device to the device; receiving a status response message including information indicating whether a status of the device has changed; and when the information indicates that the status of the device has changed, transmitting an event generation message to a host system.

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