The Farrell Law Firm, P.C.
Method and apparatus for discovering device based on location information
A Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct connection method for a User Equipment (UE) is provided. The method includes receiving a probe signal from at least one device; comparing location information in the probe signal with location information of the UE; and performing the Wi-Fi Direct connection for the at least one device transmitting the probe signal including location information that is the same as that of the UE. In addition, a method of supporting a Wi-Fi Direct connection for a wireless Access Point (AP) is provided. The method includes receiving common location information from at least one gateway; and transmitting unique identification information of the wireless AP and the common location information to at least one Wi-Fi Direct support device, wherein the unique identification information and the common location information are used to create location information, which is included in a probe signal, in the Wi-Fi Direct support device.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
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Chihong Junhyung Sangho
Cho Kim Lee