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Controlling discoverability

US9936443B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2015
Grant dateApr 3, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for controlling discoverability are disclosed. The solution includes obtaining information of at least one scan on at least one communication channel and selecting a discovery mode for an access point from at least two different modes on the basis of the information.

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