KR102660593B1 - Methods and systems for transferring hotspot session - Google Patents

Abstract

Methods and systems for transmitting a hotspot session are provided. The method includes detecting an event to transmit a hotspot session of an electronic device operating as a host access point of a network comprised of a plurality of electronic devices to at least one other electronic device, and upon detecting the event, at least one of the plurality of electronic devices determining another electronic device as a target access point of the network, requesting transmission of a hotspot session to the at least one other electronic device through a communication interface, and responding to a plurality of client electronic devices coupled to communicate with the electronic device. transmitting client configuration details, wherein when the at least one other electronic device receives the hotspot session transfer request via the communication interface, the at least one other electronic device establishes a hotspot session within the network. It operates as a provided host access point.

Description

Methods and systems for transferring a hotspot session {METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSFERRING HOTSPOT SESSION}

This disclosure relates to creating a communication link between a client device and an electronic device operating as a hotspot access point, and more particularly to the transmission of a hotspot session.

Wireless access points replace wired routers to provide access to telecommunications networks (e.g. the Internet). These wireless access points have a wired backbone to connect to a communications network. These wireless access points include Wi-Fi functionality that allows wireless client devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and notebooks to connect to the wireless access point and access the communications network. Additionally, wireless access points can connect to communications networks through a cellular dongle connected to a USB port on the wireless access point instead of a wired backbone. Additionally, a wireless client device can operate as an access point (hotspot) and a client device depending on the selected configuration. As a result, the use of these wireless client devices has increased significantly as the same device can be used as a client as well as a hotspot based on the requirements (requests).

Current technology allows various client devices to communicate with each other over a network. One of the client devices can be transformed into an access point to create a network. The access point then provides access to the network to other client devices when the client devices associate with the access point. Client devices can connect to the access point through a variety of communication links, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB. Currently connected client devices dynamically switch access points and connect to different access points depending on various parameters such as distance from the access point and signal strength of the access point. However, when an access point leaves the network due to various criteria such as shutdown, power off, loss of signal strength, and network unavailability, connected client devices lose connectivity to each other and the access point. To reconnect, the client device retrieves the same network credentials, and without the previous access point, the client device cannot connect. In some events, client devices may connect to a pre-configured alternative access point. However, when a client device disconnects from the previous access point, an alternate access point cannot be used.

Client devices can use a variety of solutions to connect with different access points that overcome the above-described deficiencies. In one solution, a mobile station selects an access point from one of a plurality of access points based on the access point's status information. The selected access point establishes a physical channel between the terminal station and a wireless local area network (WLAN) to provide maximum performance for data transmission, such as high-speed wireless Internet service. Accordingly, each access point inserts the access point's first status information about the number of connected MAC stations into the Beacon frame / Probe Response message frame of the WLAN MAC (Media Access Control) layer. Thereafter, each of the plurality of access points transmits a beacon frame/probe response message frame of the first status information to the terminal station. At this time, each access point inserts second status information about the amount of traffic currently processed into the beacon frame/probe response message frame and transmits it to the terminal station. Upon receiving the first state information and the second state information, the terminal station selects one of the access points based on the first state information and the second state information.

Therefore, the above-described solution enables effective selection of access points by the terminal station based on comparative status information received from the access points in order to have maximum performance of data transmission during the initial association phase and re-association phase. The status information may include the reception sensitivity of the access point, as well as the number of terminal stations connected to the access point and the traffic volume of the access point. However, the above-described solution only enables selection between active access points by the terminal station and does not handle the situation where the connected access point goes out of the network due to various criteria.

As another solution, backbone access points (“backbone APs”) and wireless access points (“wireless APs”) provide dynamically reconfigurable wireless networks to end stations with local area networks (“LANs”). The backbone AP is physically connected to the LAN. The wireless AP level is daisy-chained and connected to the backbone AP to expand the network range. A terminal station can connect to either a backbone AP or a wireless AP. Dynamic reconfiguration prevents single points of failure. Each AP has a router, an Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) cache, and a Distributed Routing Table (“DR table”). The DR table maintains the MAC (Media Access Control) address and IP (Internet Protocol) address of each AP in the distributed routing tree. Additionally, each DR table also maintains the IP address of the device to which each AP is connected. The distributed routing tree is dynamically reconfigured to minimize transmission hops or maximize signal strength between the endpoint and the LAN.

Therefore, the above-described solution provides a wireless network system that can be dynamically configured to adapt to changes in the AP network. This allows wireless network systems to be resilient against hardware failures, changes in standby conditions, and interference in the transmission path. Additionally, the above-described solution allows wireless network systems to efficiently transmit messages between terminals without flooding the communications network. However, the above-mentioned solution does not handle the situation where the backbone AP leaves the network due to various criteria.

As mentioned above, the solutions described above require multiple active access points and are not effective when only one active access point is present in the network. Additionally, in the above-mentioned solutions, the details of connected client devices are not shared within the network, so each terminal station or client device and/or access point needs to provide information about other access points to connect/reconnect with other access points. in need. Therefore, a solution is needed to overcome the above-mentioned problems.

The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide methods and systems for transmitting a hotspot session from a host access point. Accordingly, upon detecting an event for transmission of a hotspot session, the host access point may determine and select the electronic device as the target access point. Events include user input, unavailability of the host access point, network unavailability at the host access point, failure of at least one function of the host access point, low power on the host access point, unavailability of a high-performance electronic device in close proximity to the host access point, hotspot session These may include scheduled transmission times, exceeding data limits, and introducing at least one functionality to the host access point.

In order to achieve the above-described object, a network communication method of an electronic device in a network environment composed of a plurality of electronic devices according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes the following: Detecting an event to transmit a hotspot session of an electronic device that is a host access point of the network to at least one other electronic device, when detecting the event, at least one other electronic device among the plurality of electronic devices as a target of the network determining an access point, and transmitting to the at least one other electronic device a hotspot session transmission request and client configuration details corresponding to a plurality of client electronic devices capable of communicating with the electronic device; , when the at least one other electronic device receives the hotspot session transmission request through the communication interface, the at least one other electronic device may operate as a host access point providing a hotspot session within the network.

At this time, the step of detecting the event includes monitoring the power status, shutdown status, memory availability status, network availability status, and status of client devices coupled to the electronic device, and power within the electronic device. When the electronic device is in at least one of the following states: a power-off state, a state in which the memory space in the electronic device is within a preset memory space, a shutdown state of the electronic device, and a state in which the network is not available, the electronic device The method may further include determining that the host access point cannot be used within the network.

The determining step includes transmitting the hotspot session transmission request to the plurality of electronic devices, and selecting the at least one other electronic device that transmitted the confirmation response message among the plurality of electronic devices as the target access point. Additional steps may be included.

The confirmation response message may include device parameters and a list of supported protocols, which are device characteristics corresponding to each of the plurality of electronic devices.

The determining step may determine at least one other electronic device that includes at least one communication link available to the electronic device among the device parameters and the supported protocol list of the plurality of electronic devices as the target access point. there is.

The device parameters and supported protocol list may include at least one communication link supported by the plurality of client devices and available on the electronic device.

The transmitting step further includes transmitting a hotspot session transmission configuration request to the at least one other electronic device, and when the at least one other electronic device receives the hotspot session transmission configuration request, the plurality of clients Electronic devices may disconnect from the electronic device and automatically connect to the at least one other electronic device.

The hotspot session transmission configuration request includes network configuration details of the electronic device, including the network name of the electronic device, SSID (Service Set Identifier), dynamic frequency, network protocol, password, operating channel, and encryption type, and the plurality of Each of the plurality of client electronic devices includes session information and status information including at least one of an Internet Protocol (IP) address, device name, communication link, operating channel, data limit, location information, and memory cache for each of the plurality of client electronic devices. It may contain detailed network configuration information corresponding to .

the plurality of electronic devices having the same network configuration as the electronic device, coupled to communicate with the electronic device within at least one network hosted by the electronic device, and at least one network hosted by the electronic device. It may be at least one of those outside the network and close to the electronic device.

The hotspot session transmission request may be transmitted using a message frame and may include network configuration details corresponding to at least one communication link that is active on the electronic device and supported by the plurality of electronic devices. .

Meanwhile, in order to achieve the above-described object, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device performing network communication in a network environment composed of a plurality of electronic devices includes a communication interface and a hotspot of the electronic device, which is a host access point of the network. Detect an event to transmit a session to at least one other electronic device, and upon detecting the event, determine at least one other electronic device among the plurality of electronic devices as a target access point of the network, and determine the target access point of the network through the communication interface. a processor configured to transmit, through the communication interface, a request to transmit a hotspot session to at least one other electronic device and client configuration details corresponding to a plurality of client electronic devices capable of communicating with the electronic device; When the at least one other electronic device receives the hotspot session transmission request, the at least one other electronic device may operate as a host access point providing a hotspot session within the network.

The processor monitors the power state, shutdown state, memory availability state, network availability state, and states of client devices coupled to the electronic device, and determines the state of the electronic device when the power within the electronic device is turned off. When the memory space in the device is within a preset memory space, the electronic device is in a shutdown state, and the network is not available, the electronic device is connected to the host access point in the network. It can be judged as unusable.

The processor may transmit the hotspot session transmission request to the plurality of electronic devices, and select the at least one other electronic device that transmitted the confirmation response message among the plurality of electronic devices as the target access point.

The processor may determine at least one other electronic device that includes at least one communication link available to the electronic device among the device parameters and the supported protocol list of the plurality of electronic devices as the target access point.

The processor may transmit a hotspot session transmission configuration request to the at least one other electronic device, and when the at least one other electronic device receives the hotspot session transmission configuration request, the plurality of client electronic devices may transmit a hotspot session transmission configuration request to the electronic device. The device may disconnect from the device and automatically connect to the at least one other electronic device.

Advantages of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, enabling a host access point to transfer a hotspot session or role to another electronic device at runtime and allow the remaining connected client electronic devices to move to the new access point and access the network. It doesn't work. This eliminates the need to have multiple active access points in the network. Additionally, when the host access point detects an event or requirement (request), it performs selection of other electronic devices at runtime. This eliminates the need for connected client devices to receive or store other access point information for connection/reconnection.

1A and 1B illustrate a first example method of transmitting a hotspot session from a host access point, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
2 illustrates a second example method of transmitting a hotspot session from a host access point, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3 illustrates a third example method of transmitting a hotspot session from a host access point, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
4 schematically depicts an example network implementing transmission of hotspot sessions, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 5A illustrates an example host access point transport hotspot session, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
5B, 5C, and 5D illustrate example frame structures transmitted and received by a host access point during transmission of a hotspot session, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
6A and 6B illustrate a first example of transmitting a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
7A and 7B illustrate a second example of transmitting a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
8A and 8B illustrate a third example of transmitting a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
9A and 9B illustrate a fourth embodiment of transmitting a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
10A and 10B illustrate a fifth example of transmitting a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 11 illustrates a sixth example of transmitting a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 12 shows a seventh embodiment of transmitting a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 13 shows an eighth example of transmitting a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 14 shows a hardware configuration of an electronic device representing a hardware environment for implementing the present disclosure.

Terms used in this specification will be briefly described, and the present disclosure will be described in detail.

The terms used in this disclosure are general terms that are currently widely used as much as possible while considering the functions in this disclosure, but this may vary depending on the intention or precedent of a person working in the art, the emergence of new technology, etc. In addition, in certain cases, there are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the description of the relevant invention. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the overall content of this disclosure, rather than simply the name of the term.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may be subject to various changes and may have various embodiments, and specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the scope to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all transformations, equivalents, and substitutes included in the disclosed spirit and technical scope. In describing the embodiments, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known technology may obscure the point, the detailed description will be omitted.

Terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. Terms are used only to distinguish one component from another.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as “comprise” or “consist of” are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are intended to indicate the presence of one or more other It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the presence or addition of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In the present disclosure, a “module” or “unit” performs at least one function or operation, and may be implemented as hardware or software, or as a combination of hardware and software. Additionally, a plurality of “modules” or a plurality of “units” are integrated into at least one module and implemented by at least one processor (not shown), except for “modules” or “units” that need to be implemented with specific hardware. It can be.

In the present disclosure, when a part is said to be “connected” to another part, this includes not only the case where it is “directly connected,” but also the case where it is “electrically connected” with another element in between. . Additionally, when a part "includes" a certain component, this means that it may further include other components rather than excluding other components, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

In one embodiment, the electronic device may be selected from among a plurality of client electronic devices communicatively coupled with the host access point in a network created by the host access point. In another embodiment, an electronic device may be selected from among a plurality of client electronic devices in proximity to a host access point that are external to a network hosted by the host access point. In another embodiment, the selected electronic device may be a pre-configured backup hotspot access point.

Upon selecting an electronic device, the host access point transmits a hotspot session transfer request to the selected electronic device. The request includes network configuration details corresponding to one or more communication links enabled on the host access point and supported by the selected electronic device. In one embodiment, the host access point transmits a configuration request for hotspot session transfer to the selected electronic device. The configuration request includes client configuration details corresponding to a plurality of client electronic devices communicatively coupled with the host access point and a time period for configuring the selected electronic device as a hotspot access point.

Upon receiving the request, the selected electronic device may be configured as a hotspot access point to provide a hotspot session. At this time, the previous host access point disconnects from the network. As a result, the plurality of client electronic devices disconnect from the previous hotspot access point and establish a connection with the selected electronic device.

Advantages of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, enabling a host access point to transfer a hotspot session or role to another electronic device at runtime and allow the remaining connected client electronic devices to move to the new access point and access the network. It doesn't work. This eliminates the need to have multiple active access points in the network. Additionally, when the host access point detects an event or requirement (request), it performs selection of other electronic devices at runtime. This eliminates the need for connected client devices to receive or store other access point information for connection/reconnection.

Additionally, the host access point transmits required information such as network configuration details and optional information such as client configuration details to the selected electronic device. This ensures that the selected electronic devices obtain the same network address and assign the same network characteristics to each connected client device so that the client device does not experience any changes during network reconfiguration. Additionally, the host access point may transmit rules and restrictions applied to the network to selected electronic devices. This will ensure that the electronic device you choose applies the same rules and restrictions that previously applied.

Additionally, the host access point transmits required information such as network configuration details and optional information such as client configuration details to the selected electronic device. This allows the hotspot session to be transferred to any electronic device capable of serving the network, regardless of whether the electronic device can be associated with a host access point within the network or outside the network. Additionally, the host access point can transmit essential information to multiple devices. Accordingly, if one electronic device is unable to support all communication links active in the network, the host access point can transmit the necessary information to another device in the network that can support one or more communication links active. This can be an access point that enables network access to all client devices to which one or more electronic devices are connected, thus eliminating dependency on the availability of a single electronic device with the same capabilities as a traditional host access point.

Additionally, each device in the network created by the host access point, including the host access point, may include functions for transmitting a hotspot session. The above-described functions include detecting the need to transmit a hotspot session, determining the target electronic device to which the session will be transmitted, transmitting network configuration details to the target device, and creating an identical network based on the network configuration details. The above-mentioned functions can easily transfer the hotspot session to any electronic device capable of providing network access. Additionally, the host access point transmits client configuration details based on preconfigured transmission authorization data corresponding to each client electronic device. This can improve the security of the client electronic device and protect the personal information of the client electronic device.

1A and 1B illustrate a first example method for transmitting a hotspot session from a host access point, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The order in which methods are described is not to be interpreted as a limitation, and any number of described method blocks may be combined in any order to implement one method or another. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the method without departing from the spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein. Additionally, the method may be implemented in any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof.

Referring to FIG. 1A, in step S101, an event transmitting a hotspot session may be detected (sensed). Events include user input, unavailability of the host access point, network unavailability on the host access point, malfunction of at least one host access point, low power on the host access point, memory space on the low power host access point, and These may include availability of nearby high-performance electronic devices, scheduled transmission time of the hotspot session, exceeding data limits, and introduction of at least one feature on the host access point. Additionally, a host access point may host one or more networks based on one or more communication links active on the host access point.

In step S102, at least one electronic device is identified as a target access point. The at least one electronic device may be an electronic device different from an electronic device operating as a host access point.

In step S103, a hotspot session transmission request is transmitted to at least one identified electronic device. The identified electronic device then has the same network configuration as the host access point and is configured as a hotspot access point to provide a hotspot session upon receiving a request. The hotspot session transfer request includes network configuration details corresponding to one or more communication links active on the host access point and supported by at least one identified electronic device.

In step S104, client configuration details corresponding to a plurality of client electronic devices communicatively coupled with the host access point are transmitted to at least one identified electronic device, wherein the plurality of client electronic devices are connected to at least one identified electronic device. Establish a connection with

Referring to Figure 1B, the identification step shown in step S102 includes additional steps. Accordingly, in step S105, a request for hotspot session transmission is transmitted to a plurality of electronic devices. The above-described request includes a protocol list containing one or more communication links active on the host access point. In one embodiment, a plurality of client electronic devices may be communicatively coupled to a host access point in a network hosted by the host access point. In another embodiment, a plurality of client electronic devices may be in proximity to a host access point outside of one or more networks hosted by the host access point.

In step S106, an acknowledgment response is received from a first set of electronic devices among the plurality of client electronic devices. The confirmation response includes one or more device parameters and a supported protocol list corresponding to each of the first set of electronic devices. The list of supported protocols includes one or more communication links supported by the client electronic device and available at the host access point.

In step S107, at least one electronic device may be selected from the first set of electronic devices as a target access point based on device parameters and a supported protocol list.

2 also illustrates a second example method for transmitting a hotspot session from a host access point, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The order in which methods are described is not to be construed as limiting, and any number of described method blocks may be combined in any order to implement one method or another. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the method without departing from the spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein. Additionally, the method may be implemented in any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof.

In step S201, an event for transmitting a hotspot session may be detected (sensed). Events include user input, unavailability of the host access point, network unavailability on the host access point, malfunction of at least one host access point, low power on the host access point, memory space on the low power host access point, and These may include availability of nearby high-performance electronic devices, scheduled transmission time of the hotspot session, exceeding data limits, and introduction of at least one feature on the host access point. Additionally, a hotspot access point can host a network based on a single communication link.

In step S202, an electronic device may be selected from among a plurality of client electronic devices capable of communicating with a host access point in the network as a target hotspot access point based on one or more parameters. Additionally, one or more parameters may include a pre-configured list of electronic devices that can be hotspot access devices and user input corresponding to the identification of the electronic devices.

In step S203, a configuration request is sent to the selected electronic device for hotspot session transmission. The selected electronic device has the same network configuration as the host access point and is configured as a hotspot access point upon receiving the request, and the remaining set of plurality of client electronic devices establish a connection with the selected electronic device. The configuration request includes client configuration details corresponding to a plurality of client electronic devices coupled to the host access point to enable communication with the selected electronic devices. Additionally, the configuration request may specify a time period for configuring the selected electronic devices, including hotspot access points, active firewall rules and exceptions, proxy server settings, status information for each client electronic device, and pre-stored information for inactive client electronic devices. It can be included.

3 also illustrates a third example method for transmitting a hotspot session from a host access point, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The order in which methods are described is not to be interpreted as a limitation, and any number of described method blocks may be combined in any order to implement one method or another. Additionally, individual blocks may be deleted from the method without departing from the spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein. Additionally, the method may be implemented in any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof.

In step S301, an event for transmitting a hotspot session may be detected (sensed). The event may include either the availability of an electronic device in proximity to the host access point and a feature requirement (request) by one or more client electronic devices. Additionally, a host access point may host one or more networks based on one or more communication links active on the host access point.

In step S302, the electronic device may be identified as a target access point. The electronic device may be external to one or more networks hosted by a host access point. Electronic devices can become pre-configured backup hotspot access points.

In step S303, the identified electronic device may be recommended for transmitting a hotspot session.

In step S304, a user input corresponding to a transmission hotspot session for the identified electronic device may be received.

In step S305, a configuration request for hotspot session transmission may be transmitted to the identified electronic device. Upon receiving the request, the identified electronic device may be configured as a target access point using the same network configuration as the host access point. As a result, one or more client electronic devices communicatively coupled to a host access point within one or more networks may establish a connection with the identified electronic device using the same network certificate used to connect with the host access point. Accordingly, a hotspot session transfer request is sent to the identified electronic device. Upon receiving a confirmation response from the identified electronic device, a configuration request may be sent. Additionally, the host access point transmits client configuration details corresponding to one or more client electronic devices to the identified electronic devices. However, the host access point may send client configuration details based on pre-configured transfer permission data corresponding to each of one or more client devices.

4 schematically illustrates an example network environment implementing transmission of a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The network environment may include a plurality of client electronic devices 401 connected through one or more hotspot networks hosted by electronic device S1 402 operating as a host access point. Examples of electronic devices S1 402 include, but are not limited to, wireless routers, smart phones, personal desktops, laptops, tablets, notebooks, personal digital assistants, and special purpose hotspot devices. For convenience of explanation of the present disclosure, only three client electronic devices are shown: C1 (401-1), C2 (401-2), and C3 (401-3). In one embodiment, network environment 400 may be a smart home network. A smart home network may include a plurality of home devices as client electronic devices communicatively coupled to a control device, such as a smart phone, hosting a hotspot. Examples of home devices may include, but are not limited to, smart refrigerators, smart air conditioners, smart electric curtains, smart lamps, smart sockets, music systems, smart speakers, smart thermostats, smart sensors, and smart televisions.

According to the present disclosure, an electronic device S1 402 operating as a host access point can transmit a hotspot session to a target electronic device S2 403 capable of operating as a hotspot access point. In one embodiment, the target electronic device S2 (403) may be one of a plurality of client electronic devices that are capable of communicating with a host access point within a network. In another embodiment, the target electronic device S2 403 may be one of a plurality of electronic devices outside the network. In another embodiment, the target electronic device S2 403 may be a pre-configured backup hotspot access point. Examples of target electronic devices S2 403 include, but are not limited to, wireless routers, smart phones, personal desktops, laptops, tablets, notebooks, personal digital assistants, and special purpose hotspot devices.

Accordingly, the electronic device S1 402 may include a session transfer requirement detection unit (STRDU) 404 that detects/detects a requirement to transmit a hotspot session. For example, requests include shutdown/power off of electronic device S1 402, low power of electronic device S1 402, and network unavailability of electronic device S1 402. However, it is not limited to this.

Additionally, the electronic device S1 402 may further include a target device determination unit (TDDU) 405 for determining and selecting the target electronic device S2 403 to which the hotspot session will be transmitted.

The electronic device S1 (402) may further include a session transfer unit (STU) 406 for transmitting network configuration data to the target electronic device S2 (403).

In addition, the target electronic device S2 403 includes a session receiving unit (SRU) 407 that determines the performance of the target electronic device S2 403 to become a hotspot access point and provides an acknowledgment to the TDDU 405. It can be included.

Additionally, upon receiving data from STU 406, SRU 407 processes the received data and connects a plurality of client electronic devices 401-1, C2 401-2, and C3 401-3. The target electronic device S2 (403) can be configured as a target access point with the same network configuration data transmitted by the electronic device S1 (402) to provide hotspot access to the electronic device S1 (402). When transmitting a hotspot session from electronic device S1 (401) to target electronic device S2 (403), electronic device S1 (402) disconnects from the network. Accordingly, the plurality of client electronic devices C1 (401-1), C2 (401-2), and C3 (401-3) disconnect from the electronic device S1 (402) and establish a network connection with the electronic device S1 (402). It is possible to automatically connect with the target electronic device S2 (403) using the same network certificate as used for.

In addition, the target electronic device S2 403 may generate STRDU 404, TDDU 405 and STU ( 406) may be included. Additionally, the electronic device S1 402 may include an SRU 407 that allows the electronic device S1 402 to receive a hotspot session transfer request from the target electronic device S2 403 or later another hotspot access point. there is . Accordingly, each electronic device in the network capable of providing hotspot access may include four units: STRDU 404, TDDU 405, STU 406, and SRU 407. During the transmission of a hotspot session, STRDU 404, TDDU 405 and STU 406 are active (illustrated using bold lines in electronic device S1 402) and SRU 407 (illustrated using bold lines in electronic device S1 402 ) (shown using a dotted line) may be in an inactive state. Meanwhile, during reception of a hotspot session, SRU 407 is active (shown using a bold line at target electronic device S2 403), while STRDU 404, TDDU 405 and STU 406 are inactive. state (shown using a dotted line at target electronic device S2 403).

FIG. 5A illustrates an example host access point transport hotspot session, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5A, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device S1 402 may operate as a host access point, as described above with reference to FIG. 4. A hosted access point can provide one or more networks, such as the Internet and virtual private network (VPN) access, at a specific location. A host access point connects various electronic devices within one or more networks and can act as a gateway between connected electronic devices and one or more networks.

Host access point 402 includes a processor 500 capable of performing the necessary functions of host access point 402. Processor 500 may include STRDU 404, TDDU 405, STU 406, and SRU 407. Additionally, the processor 500 may detect an event corresponding to a user input for transmitting a hotspot session. User input may be provided through a variety of methods, such as, but not limited to, pressing predefined keys on a remote control. Processor 500 may also monitor various units and modules of host access point 402 to detect events corresponding to failed functionality, low memory space, and introduction of new functionality.

Additionally, host access point 402 may include memory 501 . Memory 501 may store network configuration data 502 and client configuration data 503. Network configuration data 502 may include network name or service set identifier (SSID), operating frequency, request type, network protocol, password, operating channel, and encryption type. Client configuration data 503 includes a plurality of client electronic devices (C1 401-1), C2 401-2, and C3 connected to the host access point 402 within the network as shown in FIG. 401-3) Each session, such as IP (Internet Protocol) address, MAC (Media Access Control) address, device name, communication link, operating channel, data limit, location, firewall rule, pre-cache key, memory cache, and Internet The memory 501 may also contain the rules and proxy data 504 required to transmit the hotspot session, including active firewall rules and exceptions. This can include server settings, scheduling information for new hotspot networks, and unconnected logged client information. Therefore, the target access point can apply the same rules and restrictions to the target access point that it previously applied to the host access point. there is

Additionally, the host access point 402 includes a power status monitoring unit (PSMU) 505 that monitors the power status of the host access point 402 and detects events corresponding to low power in the host access point 402. It can be included. Additionally, the host access point 402 has a network monitoring unit (NMU) for monitoring the network status of the host access point 402 and detecting events corresponding to the unavailability of one or more networks in the host access point 402. ) may include (506). Additionally, NMU 506 may monitor a plurality of electronic devices (C1 401-1), C2 401-2, and C3 401-3 coupled to the host access point 402 within one or more networks. NMU 506 may also detect the availability of any new electronic devices being added to one or more networks or high-performance electronic devices in proximity to one or more networks.

Additionally, the host access point 402 may include an input/output unit 507 and a communication interface unit 508. The various units may be combined to communicate via bus 509. The host access point 402 and processor 500 may further include various hardware modules/units/components or software modules or a combination of hardware and software modules necessary to implement the present disclosure.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, host access point 402 may transmit a hotspot session to a target access point. Accordingly, STRDU 404 can detect an event or request condition to transmit a hotspot session. The event may be a user input detected by processor 500. The event may be that the network is unavailable at the host access point 402 detected by the NMU 506. The event may be a failure of a functionality or an introduction of new functionality detected by the processor 500. The event may be low power in the host access point 402 detected by PSMU 505. The event may be low memory space within host access point 402 detected by processor 500. The event may be the availability of a high-performance electronic device in the vicinity of the host access point 402 detected (sensed) by the NMU 506.

When an event is detected, the TDDU 405 can determine and select the target electronic device S2 (403) as the target access point. The TDDU 405 may determine and select the target electronic device S2 403 based on various criteria such as a pre-configured target access point, runtime determination, characteristics of each of a plurality of electronic devices, and user input.

In one embodiment, the target electronic device S2 (403) includes a plurality of client electronic devices C1 (401-1), C2 (401-2), and C3 (402) coupled to communicate with the host access point. can do. In another embodiment, the target electronic device S2 403 may be one or more of a plurality of electronic devices external to the network. In another embodiment, the target electronic device S2 403 may also be a high-performance electronic device in close proximity to the host access point 402. In this embodiment, the TDDU 405 may determine and select a target access point based on characteristics of each of a plurality of electronic devices.

Accordingly, the TDDU 405 may transmit a hotspot session transmission request to each of a plurality of electronic devices. The request may include a protocol list containing one or more communication links active on the host access point 402. Examples of communication links can be wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), ZigBee, Wifi Direct (WFD), and Ultra Wideband (UWB). In one example, the request may be sent using a message frame.

5B, 5C, and 5D illustrate example frame structures transmitted and received by a host access point during transmission of a hotspot session, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 5B shows an example request frame 510 transmitted by TDDU 405. Referring to FIG. 5B, the request frame 510 may include a frame size 511, a request type 512, a protocol list 513, and a termination character 514.

Upon receiving the request from the plurality of electronic devices, SRU 407 in the first set of electronic devices may transmit an acknowledgment that includes a list of supported protocols and one or more device parameters corresponding to each of the first set of electronic devices. . The list of supported protocols may include one or more communication links supported by the client electronic device and available at the host access point 402. Accordingly, the supported protocol list may consist of links that are available but disabled or switched off at the host access point 402. In one example, the acknowledgment may be sent using a message frame. Figure 5C shows an example acknowledgment frame transmitted by TDDU. Referring to FIG. 5C, the confirmation response frame 515 may include a frame size 516, a response character 517, and a termination character 518. The response character 517 may be a character indicating a success response or a failure response.

Upon receiving the acknowledgment, TDDU 405 may select target electronic device S2 403 of the first set of electronic devices as the target access point based on device parameters and supported protocol list. In one embodiment, TDDU 405 may perform the above-described functions prior to detecting an event while establishing connectivity of a plurality of client electronic devices with one or more networks. In another embodiment, TDDU 405 may perform the functions described above during runtime. In another embodiment, the TDDU 405 may select the target electronic device S2 403 from a first server-based first electronic device set on a first-come, first-served basis. That is, the first electronic device that provides the confirmation response may be selected as the target access point.

In another embodiment, the target electronic device S2 403 may be a pre-configured backup access point. At this time, TDDU 405 can determine and select the target access point based on pre-configured details.

Additionally, in one embodiment, host access point 402 may host one network based on one communication link. Examples of communication links may include Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth (BT), Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), ZigBee, Wi-Fi Direct (WFD), and Ultra Wideband (UWB). In this embodiment, TDDU 405 may determine and select a single target electronic device as the target access point.

In other embodiments, host access point 402 may host one or more networks based on more than one communication link. At this time, the TDDU 405 may determine and select one or more electronic devices as the target access point. In one embodiment, the host access point 402 may host a first network by providing a Wi-Fi link to two client electronic devices and a second network by providing a BT link to another two electronic devices. there is. At this time, TDDU 405 can select one electronic device as a target access point that can host a single network by providing a Wi-Fi link and a BT link. Additionally, TDDU 405 selects a first electronic device as a target access point capable of hosting a first network by providing a Wifi link and a target access point capable of hosting a second network by providing a Bluetooth (BT) link. As a point, a second electronic device can be selected.

Upon determining and selecting the target electronic device S2 (403), the STU 406 may transmit a host session transmission request to the target electronic device S2 (403). At this time, the target electronic device S2 (403) may be configured as a hotspot access point that provides a hotspot session with the same network configuration data transmitted by the host access point (402). A request to transfer a hotspot session (Hotspan Session Transfer Request) includes network configuration details corresponding to one or more networks based on one or more communication links that are active on the host access point and supported by at least one identified electronic device. can do. Additionally, STU 406 may transmit client configuration details corresponding to a plurality of client electronic devices communicatively coupled to host access point 402 within one or more networks. Additionally, the configuration request may include a time period for configuring the target electronic device S2 403 as a hotspot access point. Additionally, the configuration request may include active firewall rules and exceptions, proxy server settings, status information for each client electronic device, and pre-stored information for inactive client electronic devices.

In one example, STU 406 transmits the request using a message frame. Figure 5D shows an example request frame transmitted by the STU, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Request frame 519 may include frame size 520, request type 521, network name 522, and network password 523. The name of the network 522 may be the SSID. The request frame 519 may further include the size of the network configuration file 524, the size of the client configuration file 525, and the size of the rules and proxy data file 526, which are transmitted after transmission of the request frame 510. . Additionally, the request frame 519 may include a terminating character 527.

In one embodiment, host access point 402 may host a network based on a single communication link. At this time, in one embodiment, the target electronic device S2 403 shown in FIG. 4 may be one of a plurality of client devices coupled to communicate with the host access point 402 in the network. Accordingly, the STU 406 may only transmit a configuration request including a time period to the target electronic device S2 403.

In another embodiment, the target electronic device S2 403 may exist outside the network. Accordingly, STU 406 may send a hotspot session transfer request that includes network configuration details. Network configuration details may include network type, name or SSID, password, frequency, channel, and encryption. Upon sending a hotspot session transfer request, STU 406 may send a configuration request containing client configuration details. Client configuration details include device name, MAC address, communication link, operating frequency, operating channel, assigned IP, firewall rules, pre-cache keys, data limits, location, session information and status such as memory cache, and Internet packet exchange status. It may include, but is not limited to this. Additionally, STU 406 may transmit other information such as active firewall rules and exceptions, proxy server settings, scheduling information for new hotspot networks, and disconnected memory client information. However, STU 406 may transmit client configuration details based on pre-configured transmission authorization data corresponding to each of one or more client devices. Authorization to transmit data may be received from each of the client electronic devices during an initial connection with the host access point 402 and stored in the memory of the host access point 402.

In other embodiments, host access point 402 may host one or more networks based on more than one communication link. At this time, one or more electronic devices may be selected as the target access point. Accordingly, STU 406 may transmit a hotspot session transmission request including network configuration details to one or more target electronic devices. As a result, the SRU 407 in the target electronic device S2 403 shown in FIG. 4 can obtain the network configuration details and client configuration details transmitted by the STU 406 of the host access point 402. . The SRU 407 within the target electronic device S2 403 may host the same one or more networks with the same network configuration details as those hosted by the host access point 402 and assign the same network parameters to a plurality of client electronic devices. You can.

Upon transmitting the network configuration details, the host access point 402 may disconnect from the network and become networkless. An example of such a disconnection may include the host access point 402 being powered off. A plurality of client electronic devices connected to the host access point 402 in the network may automatically connect to the selected target electronic device S2 (403). Accordingly, multiple client electronic devices may disconnect from the network and search the same network to reconnect. A plurality of client electronic devices may discover the target electronic device S2 403 as a new hotspot access point. Since the network configuration details or parameters remain the same, a plurality of client electronic devices can automatically connect to the network hosted by the target electronic device S2 (403)=. Accordingly, a plurality of client electronic devices may have the same experience as if the hotspot device network were disconnected and reconnected. Additionally, the STU 406 may provide notification to a plurality of client electronic devices indicating the target electronic device S2 403 as a new hotspot access point. Examples of notifications include, but are not limited to, flash messages, push messages, and SMS.

Accordingly, host access point 402 may perform selection of an electronic device as a target access point at runtime when detecting an event or request. Therefore, the above-described method does not require the connected client device to receive or store other access point information for connection/reconnection. Additionally, the method described above does not require there to be multiple active access points in the network.

To facilitate understanding, the following description of Figures 6-13 describes various implementations of the present disclosure.

6 illustrates a first example embodiment of transmitting a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, a hotspot session may be transmitted to electronic devices within a hotspot network created from one communication link. FIG. 6A illustrates a sender electronic device operating as a host access point and hosting a hotspot network, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A plurality of client electronic devices 602-1, 602-2, and 602-3 may be coupled to communicate with the transmitter electronic device S1 601 through one communication link. For ease of explanation of the present disclosure, only three client electronic devices C1 (602-1), C2 (602-2) and C3 (602-3) are shown. Additionally, as described above in FIGS. 4 and 5A, the sender electronic device S1 601 may include a STRDU 404, a TDDU 405, and an STU 406, and the client electronic device may include an SRU 407. there is.

According to the present disclosure, the STRDU 404 of the sender electronic device S1 601 may detect an event or requirement for transmitting a hotspot session, as described with reference to FIG. 5A above. The event may be a user input indicating shutting down and powering off the sender electronic device S1 601 through various methods such as pressing a predefined key on a remote control. The event may be that the sender electronic device S1 (601) is unavailable. The event may be that the network is unavailable at the sender electronic device S1 (601). The event may be a failure of a function or the introduction of a new function in the sender electronic device S1 601. The event may be low power within the sender electronic device S1 601. The event may be low memory space within the sender electronic device S1 (601).

Upon detecting an event corresponding to transmission of a hotspot session, the TDDU 405 in the sender electronic device S1 601 may determine and select the client electronic device C3 602-3 as a target access point for creating a hotspot network. (see Figure 5a).

If the client electronic device C3 (602-3) is selected, the STU 406 of the sender electronic device S1 601 may transmit a hotspot session transmission request including network configuration details to the client electronic device C3 (602-3). (see Figure 5a). The dashed arrows in Figure 6A represent transmission.

6B, upon receiving the network configuration details, the SRU 407 of the client electronic device C3 602-3 receives the network configuration details sent by the STU 406 of the sender electronic device S1 601 and Client configuration details can be obtained. The SRU 407 of the client electronic device C3 602-3 may host the same network as that hosted by the sender electronic device S1 601 and assign the same network parameters to a plurality of client electronic devices.

When transmitting the network configuration details, the sender electronic device S1 601 disconnects from the network. At this time, the client electronic device C3 (602-3) may become a new hotspot access point. Accordingly, the client electronic devices C1 602-1 and C2 602-2 are disconnected from the sender electronic device S1 601 and automatically connected to the client electronic device C3 602-3, as described with reference to Figure 1. It can be connected to . (see Figure 5a).

7 shows a representation of a second embodiment of transmitting a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, a hotspot session may be transmitted to an electronic device outside the hotspot network created from one communication link. Accordingly, Figure 7A shows a sender electronic device operating as a host access point and creating a hotspot network. A plurality of client electronic devices 702-1, 702-2, and 702-3 may be communicatively connected to the sender electronic device S1 701 through one communication link. For ease of explanation of the present disclosure, only three client electronic devices C1 (702-1), C2 (702-2), and C3 (702-3) are shown.

Additionally, the electronic device D1 703 may be available outside the hotspot network hosted by the sender electronic device S1 701 and provide a hotspot network. Additionally, the electronic device D1 (703) may be located close to the sender electronic device S1 (701). Additionally, the sender electronic device S1 701 may include a STRDU 404, a TDDU 405, and an STU 406, and the electronic device D1 703 may include an SRU 407 (FIGS. 4 and 5a reference).

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the STRDU 404 of the sender electronic device S1 701 may detect an event or requirement for transmitting a hotspot session, as described with reference to FIG. 5A above. The event may be a user input indicating shutting down and powering off the sender electronic device S1 701 through various methods such as pressing a predefined key on a remote control. The event may be that the network is unavailable at the sender electronic device S1 701. The event may be a failure in the functionality of the sender electronic device S1 701. The event may be the introduction of a new or major feature in the sender electronic device S1 701 or electronic device D1 703. The event may be low power within the sender electronic device S1 701. The event may be low memory space within the sender electronic device S1 701.

Upon detecting an event corresponding to the transmission of a hotspot session, the TDDU 405 of the transmitting electronic device (S1 701) is sent to the electronic device (D1 703) outside the network as a target access point for creating a hotspot network. see 5a).

Upon selecting electronic device D1 703, STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 701 may send a hotspot session transfer request containing network configuration details to electronic device D1 703 (see Figure 5A). . Network configuration details may include network type, name or SSID, password, frequency, channel, and encryption. The dashed arrow in Figure 7A may represent transmission. Additionally, since electronic device D1 703 is outside the hotspot network, STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 701 may transmit client configuration details as described with reference to Figure 5A.

Referring to FIG. 7B, the SRU 407 in the electronic device D1 703 may obtain the network configuration details and client configuration details transmitted by the STU 406 of the sender electronic device S1 701. SRU 407 of electronic device D1 703 hosts the same network as that hosted by sender electronic device S1 701 and includes a plurality of client electronic devices C1 702-1, C2 702-2 and C3. The same network parameters can be assigned to (720-3).

Upon transmitting the network configuration details, the sender electronic device S1 701 can disconnect from the network. Electronic device D1 703 may become a new hotspot access point. Accordingly, client electronic devices C1 (702-1), C2 (702-2), and C3 (702-3) can be disconnected from sender electronic device S1 (701) and automatically connected to the selected electronic device D1 (703). (see Figure 5a).

8A and 8B illustrate a third example of transmitting a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, two or more hotspot networks may be created with two or more links and hotspot sessions may be transmitted to electronic devices. Figure 8a shows a sender electronic device S1 801 operating as a host access point and creating two or more hotspot networks. For convenience of explanation of the present disclosure, only two networks created using two links (L1 and L2) are shown in the drawing. Additionally, a plurality of client electronic devices 802-1, 802-2, 802-3, and 802-4 may be coupled to communicate with the sender electronic device S1 801 through two or more communication links. For convenience of explanation, only four client electronic devices C1 (802-1), C2 (802-2), C3 (802-3) and C4 (802-4) are shown in the drawing. Additionally, client electronic devices C2 802-2 and C3 802-3 are connected to the first hotspot network via communication link L1. Similarly, client electronic devices C1 802-1 and C4 802-4 may be connected to the second hotspot network via communication link L2.

Additionally, the electronic device D1 803 is available in the vicinity of the sender electronic device S1 801 and may provide one or more hotspot networks. In one embodiment, electronic device D1 (803) may be outside the hotspot network hosted by sender electronic device S1 (801). In another embodiment, electronic device D1 (803) may be within a hotspot network hosted by sender electronic device S1 (801). Additionally, the sender electronic device S1 801 may include STRDU 404, TDDU 405 and STU 406 and the electronic device D1 803 may include SRU 407 (see FIGS. 4 and 5A ).

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the STRDU 404 in the sender electronic device S1 801 may detect an event or requirement for transmitting a hotspot session, as described with reference to FIG. 5A above. The event may be a user input indicating shutting down and powering off the sender electronic device S1 801 through various methods such as pressing a predefined key on a remote control. The event may be that the network is unavailable at the sender electronic device S1 (801). The event may be a failure of the function of the sender electronic device S1 (801). The event may be the introduction of a new or major feature in the sender electronic device S1 (801) or electronic device D1 (803). The event may be low power within the sender electronic device S1 801. The event may be low memory space within the sender electronic device S1 801. The event may be the availability of a high-performance electronic device, such as electronic device D1 803.

Upon detecting an event corresponding to transmission of a hotspot session, the TDDU 405 of the sender electronic device S1 801 may determine and select the electronic device D1 803 as a target access point for creating a hotspot network. (FIG. see 5a)

Upon selecting electronic device D1 803, STU 406 of the sender electronic device S1 801 may send a hotspot session transfer request containing network configuration details to electronic device D1 803. (Figure see 5a). The dashed arrow in Figure 8A may represent transmission. Network configuration details can be sent for all networks and may include network type, name or SSID, password, frequency, channel, and encryption. For example, all networks could be the first network created using link L1 and the second network created using link L2. Additionally, if electronic device D1 803 is outside the hotspot network, the sender electronic device STU 406 in S1 601 may transmit client configuration details as described with reference to Figure 5A above.

Referring to Figure 8b, upon receiving the network configuration details, SRU 407 in electronic device D1 803 receives the network configuration details and client configuration details sent by STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 801. You can obtain the information. SRU 407 of electronic device D1 803 may host the same network hosted by sender electronic device S1 801 with communication links L1 and L2. Additionally, the SRU 407 of the electronic device D1 (803) provides the same network parameters to a plurality of client electronic devices C1 (802-1), C2 (802-2), C3 (802-3), and C4 (802-4). can be assigned.

Upon transmitting the network configuration details, the sender electronic device S1 801 disconnects from the network. Electronic device D1 803 may be a new hotspot access point hosting two hotspot networks with two links (L1 and L2). Accordingly, the client electronic devices C1 (802-1), C2 (802-2), C3 (802-3) and C4 (802-4) disconnect from the sender electronic device S1 (801) and connect to the electronic device D1 (803). can be automatically connected to. Accordingly, client electronic devices C2 802-2 and C3 802-3 may be connected to the first hotspot network hosted by electronic device D1 803 via communication link L1. Similarly, client electronic devices C1 802-1 and C4 802-4 may be connected to a second hotspot network hosted by electronic device D1 803 via communication link L2.

9A and 9B illustrate a fourth example of transmitting a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, a hotspot network is made up of two or more links, and a hotspot session can be transmitted to two or more electronic devices. 9A shows a transmitter electronic device operating as a host access point and hosting two or more hotspot networks. For ease of explanation, only two networks created using two links are shown. Additionally, a plurality of client electronic devices 902-1, 902-2, 902-3, and 902-4 may be communicatively coupled to the sender electronic device S1 901 through two communication links. For ease of illustration, only four client electronic devices C1 (902-1), C2 (902-2), C3 (902-3) and C4 (902-4) are shown. Additionally, client electronic devices C2 902-2 and C3 902-3 may be connected to the first hotspot network via communication link L1. Similarly, client electronic devices C1 902-1 and C4 902-4 may be connected to the second hotspot network via communication link L2.

Additionally, a plurality of electronic devices 903-1 and 903-2 may be available in close proximity to the sender electronic device S1 901 and may provide a hotspot network. In one embodiment, electronic devices 903-1 and 903-2 may be outside the hotspot network hosted by sender electronic device S1 901. In another embodiment, electronic devices 903-1 and 903-2 may be within a hotspot network hosted by sender electronic device S1 901. For convenience of explanation, only two electronic devices D1 (903-1 and D2 (903-2)) are shown. Additionally, the sender electronics S1 (901) contains STRDU (404), TDDU (405) and STU (406), and the electronics D1 (903-1) and D2 (903-2) contain SRU (407) It can be done (see FIGS. 4 and 5A).

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the STRDU 404 of the sender electronic device S1 901 may detect an event or requirement for transmitting a hotspot session, as described with reference to FIG. 5A above. The event may be a user input indicating shutting down and powering off the sender electronic device S1 901 through various methods such as pressing a predefined key on a remote control. The event may be that the network is unavailable within the sender electronic device S1 (901). The event may be a failure of the function of the sender electronic device S1 (901). The event may be the introduction of a new or major feature in the sender electronic device S1 (901) or electronic device D1 (903). The event may be low power within the sender electronic device S1 901. The event may be low memory space within the sender electronic device S1 901. The event may be the availability of high-performance electronic devices such as electronic device D1 (903-1, 903-2).

Upon detecting an event corresponding to the transmission of a hotspot session, the TDDU 405 of the sender electronic device S1 901 is sent to the electronic device D1 903-1 and D2 903 as target access points to create two hotspot networks. You can judge and choose -2)). Accordingly, as described above (see Figure 5A), TDDU 405 may select electronic device D1 903-1 to host the first hotspot network with communication link L1. Similarly, TDDU 405 may select electronic device D2 903-2 to host a second hotspot network with communication link L2.

Upon selection of electronic devices D1 (903-1) and D2 (903-2), STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 (901) sends a hotspot session transfer request containing network configuration details to electronic device D1 (903-2). 1) and D2 (903-2) (see Figure 5a). In the figure, dashed arrows represent transmission. Network configuration details may be transmitted to electronic device D1 903-1 for the first network created using link L1 and may include network type, name or SSID, password, frequency, channel, and encryption. . Network configuration details may be transmitted to electronic device D2 903-2 for the second network created using link L2 and may include network type, name or SSID, password, frequency, channel, and encryption. Additionally, STU 406 within sender electronic device S1 901 may transmit client configuration details as described with reference to Figure 5A above.

Referring to Figure 9b, upon receiving the network configuration details, SRU 407 in electronic device D1 903-1 receives the network configuration details and client configuration transmitted by STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 901. Details can be obtained. SRU 407 of electronic device D1 903-1 may host the same first network as that hosted by sender electronic device S1 901 with communication link L1. Additionally, the SRU 407 of the electronic device D1 (903-1) may allocate the same network parameters to the client electronic devices C2 (902-2) and C3 (902-3). Similarly, upon receiving the network configuration details, the SRU 407 within electronic device D2 903-2 transmits the network configuration details and client configuration details transmitted by STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 901. can be obtained. SRU 407 in electronic device D2 903-2 may host a second network identical to that hosted by sender electronic device S1 901 with communication link L2. Additionally, the SRU 407 in the electronic device D2 (903-2) may assign the same network parameters to the client electronic devices C1 (902-1) and C4 (902-4).

When transmitting the network configuration details, the sender electronic device S1 901 disconnects from the network. Electronic device D1 (903-1) becomes a new hotspot access point hosting a first hotspot network with link L1 and electronic device D2 (903-2) becomes a new hotspot access point hosting a second hotspot network with link L2. It can be. Therefore, client electronic devices C1 (902-1), C2 (902-2), C3 (902-3) and C4 (902-4) disconnect from sender electronic device S1 (901), and D1 (903-1) ) and D2 (903-2) can be automatically connected (see Figure 5a). Accordingly, client electronic devices C2 902-2 and C3 902-3 may be connected to the first hotspot network hosted by electronic device D1 903-1 via communication link L1. Similarly, client electronic devices C1 902-1 and C4 902-4 may be connected to a second hotspot network hosted by electronic device D2 903-2 via communication link L2.

Accordingly, if one electronic device cannot support all networks with active communication links, the host access point can transfer the hotspot session to multiple electronic devices that can support at least one network with active communication links. . Accordingly, the above-described method can eliminate the dependence on the availability of a single electronic device capable of providing the network, since one or more electronic devices can become an access point that enables network access by all connected client devices. .

Figure 10 shows a fifth example of transmitting a hotspot session according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, a hotspot session may be transmitted to an electronic device upon receiving a request from a user. Figure 10a shows a sender electronic device S1 1001 operating as a host access point and hosting one or more hotspot networks. A plurality of client electronic devices 1002-1, 1002-2, 1002-3, and 1002-4 may be connected to communicate with the sender electronic device S1 1001 through one or more communication links. For convenience of explanation, only four client electronic devices C1 (1002-1), C2 (1002-2), C3 (1002-3), and C4 (1002-4) are shown in the drawing. Additionally, the sender electronic device S1 1001 may include STRDU 404, TDDU 405 and STU 406 and the client electronic device may include SRU 407 (see FIGS. 4 and 5A).

According to the present disclosure, STRDU 404 in sender electronic device S1 1001 may detect an event or request condition for transmitting a hotspot session, as described with reference to FIG. 5A. The event may be a user input 1003 indicating transmission of a hotspot access point. Accordingly, the user can access a user interface (not shown) corresponding to hotspot settings on the sender electronic device S1 1001. The user interface may include a text portion indicating current hotspot session details and network details. The user interface may also include user selectable items to activate various links to access one or more hotspot networks. The user interface may also include items that allow the user to select to transfer a hotspot session. When accessing a user selectable item, STRDU 404 may detect an event for transmitting a hotspot session.

When detecting an event corresponding to the transmission of a hotspot session, the TDDU 405 of the sender electronic device S1 1001 determines the client electronic device C4 1002-4 as a target access point for creating a hotspot network, and You can choose (see Figure 5a). Accordingly, the TDDU 405 may transmit a hotspot session transmission request to each of a plurality of client electronic devices C1 (1002-1), C2 (1002-2), C3 (1002-3), and C4 (1002-4). there is. In the figure, dashed arrows represent transmission. Upon receiving the acknowledgment, TDDU 405 may select client electronic device C4 1002-4 to transmit the hotspot session. In one embodiment, TDDU 405 may select client electronic device C4 1002-4 by receiving a confirmation response on a first-come, first-served basis. In another embodiment, TDDU 405 may select client electronic device C4 1002-4 based on device parameters and protocols of the communication link supported by client electronic device C4 1002-4. In another embodiment, TDDU 405 displays potential options to the user via a user interface on sender electronic device S1 1001 and receives the selection of client electronic device C4 1002-4 based on the client electronic device C4 1002-4. You can select C4 (1002-4).

Upon selecting the client electronic device C4 1002-4, the STU 406 of the sender electronic device S1 1001 may send a hotspot session transfer request containing network configuration details to the client electronic device C4 1002-4. There is (see Figure 5a).

Upon receiving the network configuration details, SRU 407 in client electronic device C4 1002-4 responds to user input 1004 with the network configuration details transmitted by STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 1001. You can obtain information and client configuration details. User input 1004 indicates the user's acceptance of client electronic device C4 1002-4 to become a hotspot access point. Accordingly, a notification message (not shown) may be provided to the client electronic device C4 (1002-4). The notification message may include a text portion indicating a hotspot session transfer request. The notification message may also include a user-selectable option to accept transmission of the hotspot session. When accessing the user selectable, the SRU 407 of the client electronic device C4 1002-4 hosts one or more networks identical to those hosted by the sender electronic device S1 1001 and sets the same network parameters to the plurality of It can be assigned to client electronic devices 1002-1, 1002-2, and 1002-3.

Referring to Figure 10b, when transmitting network configuration details, the sender electronic device S1 1001 disconnects from one or more networks. At this time, the client electronic device C4 (1002-4) may become a new hotspot access point. Accordingly, client electronic devices C1 (1002-1), C2 (1002-2), and C3 (1002-3) disconnect from sender electronic device S1 (1001) and select client electronic device C4 (1002-4). can be automatically connected (see Figure 5a).

FIG. 11 illustrates a sixth example of transmitting a hotspot session, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, a hotspot session may be transmitted from a hotspot access point to a recommended electronic device. Accordingly, Figure 11 shows a sender electronic device operating as a host access point and hosting one or more hotspot networks. A plurality of client electronic devices 1102-1, 1102-2, and 1102-3 may be coupled to enable communication with the transmitting electronic device S1 1101 through one or more communication links. For convenience of explanation, only three client electronic devices C1 (1102-1), C2 (1102-2), and C3 (1102-3) are shown in the drawing. Additionally, the sender electronic device S1 1101 includes STRDU 404, TDDU 405 and STU 406 (see Figure 5a).

Additionally, the sender electronic device S1 (1101) may include a user interface (1103) corresponding to hotspot settings. User interface 1103 may include a text portion indicating current hotspot session details, network details, and client state details indicating connection status.

According to the present disclosure, STRDU 404 in sender electronic device S1 1101 may detect an event or requirement for transmitting a hotspot session, as described with reference to FIG. 5A above. For example, an event may indicate that a high-performance or functional electronic device S2 1104 capable of hosting one or more hotspot networks is available in close proximity to the sender electronic device S1 1101. For example, high performance or functionality could be the ability to provide high-speed data connectivity, such as 4G.

Upon detecting an event corresponding to the transmission of a hotspot session, the TDDU 405 of the sender electronic device S1 1101 may provide a notification message 1105 on the transmitter electronic device S1 1101 (indicated by arrow 1). . The notification message 1105 may include a text portion indicating the availability of a nearby electronic device S2 1104. Notification message 1105 may also include items that the user can select to transfer the hotspot session. When accessing the user selectables, TDDU 405 selects electronic device S2 1104 as a target access point for hosting one or more hotspot networks, as described with reference to Figure 5A.

Upon selecting device S2 1104, TDDU 405 of sender electronic device S1 1101 transmits a hotspot session transmission request to electronic device S2 1104 (indicated by arrow 2).

Upon receiving the request, SRU 407 of electronic device S2 1104 receives the hotspot session transmission request by transmitter electronic device S1 1101. Accordingly, the SRU 407 of the electronic device S2 (1104) may provide the notification message 1106 to the electronic device S2 (1104). Notification message 1106 may include a text portion indicating a request to transmit a hotspot session. Notification message 1106 may also include a user selectable item to accept transmission of the hotspot session. When the user accesses the selectable item, SRU 407 of electronic device S2 1104 sends an acknowledgment to send network configuration details (indicated by arrow 3) to STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 1101. ) can be transmitted to.

Upon receiving the acknowledgment, STU 406 in sender electronic device S1 1101 may transmit network configuration details to electronic device S2 1104 (indicated by arrow 4) as described with reference to Figure 5. The STU 406 of the sender electronic device S1 1101 may also provide a notification message 1107 indicating the transmission of network configuration details on the sender electronic device S1 1101. Additionally, if electronic device S2 1104 is outside the hotspot network, STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 1101 may transmit client configuration details as described with reference to FIG. 5 .

Upon receiving the network configuration details, SRU 407 of electronic device S2 1104 may obtain the network configuration details and client configuration details sent by STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 1101. . The SRU 407 of electronic device S2 1104 may also provide a notification message 1108 indicating the acquisition of network configuration details on electronic device S2 1104. Upon obtaining the network configuration details, the SRU 407 of the electronic device S2 1104 is configured to host the same network as that hosted by the sender electronic device S1 1101 and configure the same network parameters to the plurality of client electronic devices 1102-1. , 1102-2, 1102-3).

Upon transmitting the network configuration details, the sender electronic device S1 1101 disconnects from the network (indicated by arrow 5). Electronic device S2 1104 may become a new hotspot access point. Accordingly, as shown by arrow 6, client electronic devices C1 (1002-1), C2 (1002-2) and C3 (1002-3) are disconnected from sender electronic device S1 (1101) and It can be automatically connected to the electronic device S2 1104 (see FIG. 5A).

Additionally, the electronic device S2 1104 may include a user interface 1109 corresponding to hotspot settings. User interface 1109 may include a text portion indicating current hotspot session details, network details, and client state details indicating connection status. Meanwhile, the user interface 1103 corresponding to the hotspot setting of the sender electronic device S1 (1101) allows the client electronic devices C1 (1002-1), C2 (1002-2), and C3 (1002-3) to operate on the sender electronic device S1 ( 1101) may include disconnection from the network.

Figure 12 shows a seventh example of transmitting a hotspot session according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, a hotspot session may be transmitted from a host access point to a recommended electronic device. Accordingly, Figure 12 shows a sender electronic device S1 operating as a host access point and hosting one or more hotspot networks. A plurality of client electronic devices 1202-1, 1202-2, 1202-3, and 1202-4 may be communicatively coupled to the sender electronic device S1 1201 through one or more communication links. For convenience of explanation, only four client electronic devices C1 (1202-1), C2 (1202-2), C3 (1202-3), and C4 (1202-4) are shown in the drawing. Additionally, client electronic devices C1 1202-1 and C2 1202-2 may be connected to the first hotspot network hosted by sender electronic device S1 1201 via communication link L1. Similarly, client electronic devices C3 1202-3 and C4 1202-4 may be connected to a second hotspot network hosted by sender electronic device S1 1201 via communication link L2.

Additionally, the sender electronic device S1 (1201) may include a user interface (1203) corresponding to hotspot settings. User interface 1203 may include a text portion indicating current hotspot session details, network details, and client status details indicating connection status.

According to the present disclosure, STRDU 404 in sender electronic device S1 1201 may detect an event or requirement for transmitting a hotspot session, as described with reference to FIG. 5A. An event may be a requirement (or request) for features such as high data bandwidth and excessive data limits by one or more client electronic devices. For example, a requirement (or request) for functionality may be sensed for client electronic devices C1 1202-1 and C2 1202-2.

When an event corresponding to transmission of a hotspot session is detected, the TDDU 405 of the sender electronic device S1 1201 may detect the electronic device S2 1204 to provide the necessary function. Electronic device S2 1204 may be a pre-configured backup access point. In one embodiment, electronic device S2 1204 may be configured as a backup access point during connection establishment of each client electronic device with sender electronic device S1 1201. In another embodiment, electronic device S2 1204 may be configured as a backup access point during runtime after analyzing the performance of each client electronic device. For example, parameters such as supported communication links enabled at the host access point, network bandwidth, power and latency of the target device can be evaluated.

Accordingly, the TDDU 405 of the sender electronic device S1 1201 may provide a notification message 1205 to the sender electronic device S1 1201 (indicated by arrow 1). The notification message 1205 may include a text portion indicating the requirement (request) and availability of the electronic device S2 1204. Notification message 1205 may also include items that the user can select to transfer the hotspot session. When accessing the user selectable items, TDDU 405 may select electronic device S2 1204 as a target access point for creating a hotspot network (see Figure 5A).

Upon selecting electronic device S2 1204, STU 406 of the sender electronic device S1 1201 may send a hotspot session transfer request containing network configuration details to electronic device S2 1204 (FIG. 5A reference). The STU 406 may also provide a notification message 1206 indicating the transmission of network configuration details on the sender electronic device (S1) 1201. Additionally, since electronic device S2 1204 may be outside the hotspot network, STU 406 of sending electronic device S1 1201 may transmit client configuration details as described with reference to FIG. 5A above. .

Upon receiving the network configuration details, SRU 407 in electronic device S2 1204 may obtain the network configuration details and client configuration details sent by STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 1201. . The SRU 407 of electronic device S2 1204 may also provide a notification message 1207 indicating the acquisition of network configuration details on electronic device S2 1204. Upon obtaining the network configuration details, the SRU 407 of the electronic device S2 1204 is configured to host one or more networks identical to those hosted by the sender electronic device S1 1201 and set the same network parameters to the plurality of client electronic devices 1202. -1, 1202-2, 1202-3, 1202-4).

When transmitting the network configuration details, the sender electronic device S1 1201 disconnects from the second hotspot network with communication link L2 (indicated by arrow 4). Electronic device S2 1204 may become a new hotspot access point hosting a first hotspot network with communication link L2. Accordingly, as described above in FIG. 5A, the client electronic devices C3 (1202-3) and C4 (1202-4) are disconnected from the sender electronic device S1 (1201) as described above and automatically connect to the electronic device S2 ( 1204) (marked by arrow 5)

Additionally, the electronic device S2 1204 may include a user interface 1208 corresponding to hotspot settings. User interface 1208 may include text portions indicating current hotspot session details, network details, and client state details. Accordingly, user interface 1208 indicates that client electronic devices C3 1202-3 and C4 1202-4 are connected to electronic device S2 1204 via link L2. Meanwhile, the user interface 1203 corresponding to the hotspot setting of the sender electronic device S1 1201 allows the client electronic devices C1 1202-1 and C1 1202-2 to connect to the first hotspot network via the first hotspot network link L1. is connected to, and the client electronic devices C3 (1202-3) and C4 (1202-4) may be disconnected from the sender electronic device S1 (1201).

Figure 13 shows an eighth example of transmitting a hotspot session according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, a hotspot session may be transmitted to an electronic device and details of a connected client electronic device may be transmitted to the electronic device based on pre-configured transmission authorization data. Accordingly, Figure 13 shows a transmitter electronic device S1 operating as a host access point and hosting one or more hotspot networks. A plurality of client electronic devices 1302-1, 1302-2, and 1302-3 may be coupled to communicate with the sender electronic device S1 1301 through one or more communication links. For convenience of explanation, only three client electronic devices C1 (1302-1), C2 (1302-2), and C3 (1302-3) are shown in the drawing.

Additionally, the sender electronic device S1 (1301) may pre-configure transmission permission data for the client electronic devices C1 (1302-1), C2 (1302-2), and C3 (1302-3). Transmission authorization data is received from each client electronic device (1302-1, 1302-2, 1302-3) during the initial connection with the sender electronic device S1 (1301) and stored in the memory of the sender electronic device S1 (1301). You can. Pre-configured sending permission data may indicate whether client details can be transferred to another electronic device capable of providing a hotspot device. Additionally, the pre-configured transfer authorization data may represent a list of one or more electronic devices to which client details may be transferred. Additionally, during initial connection, the sender electronic device S1 1301 may transmit parameters to each client electronic device 1302-1, 1302-2, and 1302-3. The parameters allow the client electronic device (1302-1, 1302-2, 1302-3) to identify the sender electronic device S1 (1301) and may include information such as the MAC address of the sender electronic device S1 (1301). The client electronic devices 1302-1, 1302-2, and 1302-3 may store parameters in memory. The stored parameters can be used to identify electronic devices that can provide a hotspot network during reconnection.

For example, the sender electronic device S1 (1301) may have transmission permission data configured as 'ON' for the client electronic device C1 (1302-1). Sending permission data being ON may indicate that client details may be transferred to another electronic device. Similarly, the sender electronic device S1 (1301) may configure the transmission permission data for the client electronic device C2 (1302-2) as 'OFF'. Sending permission data being OFF may indicate that client details cannot be transferred to another electronic device. Likewise, the sender electronic device S1 (1301) may configure transmission permission data of 'Unknown' for the client electronic device C3 (1302-3). The fact that the transmission permission data is UNKNOWN may indicate that the usage permission data for the client electronic device C3 1302-3 has not been pre-configured.

Additionally, the sender electronic device S1 (1301) may include a user interface (1303) corresponding to hotspot settings. User interface 1303 may include a text portion indicating current hotspot session details, network details, and client state details indicating connection status.

According to the present disclosure, the STRDU 404 of the sender electronic device S1 1301 may detect an event or requirement for transmitting a hotspot session, as described with reference to FIG. 5A. The event may be low power within the sender electronic device S1 1301.

Upon detecting an event corresponding to transmission of a hotspot session, the TDDU 405 of the sender electronic device S1 1301 may detect the electronic device S2 1304 for transmitting the hotspot session. In one embodiment, electronic device S2 1304 may be a pre-configured backup access point as described with reference to FIG. 12 . In another embodiment, electronic device S2 1304 may be an electronic device external to one or more networks hosted by sender electronic device S1 1301 as described with reference to Figures 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. there is.

Accordingly, the TDDU 405 may provide a notification message 1305 to the sender electronic device S1 1301 (indicated by arrow 1). The notification message 1305 may include a text portion indicating events and availability of the electronic device S2 1304. Notification message 1305 may also include items that the user can select to transfer the hotspot session. When accessing the user selectable items, TDDU 405 may select electronic device S2 1304 as a target access point for creating a hotspot network (see Figure 5A).

Upon selecting electronic device S2 1304, TDDU 405 in sender electronic device S1 1301 may fetch pre-configured permission-to-send data for each of the client electronic devices 1302 from memory. The sender electronic device S1 1301 may determine that 'transmission permission data' for the client electronic device 1302-3 is set to 'Unknown' from the fetched data. If determined, TDDU 405 may request permission to transmit from client electronic device 1302-3 (indicated by arrows 2 and 3).

Accordingly, upon receiving the authorization request, SRU 407 of client electronic device 1302-3 may provide notification message 1306 on client electronic device 1302-3 (indicated by arrow 3). Notification message 1306 may include a text portion indicating events and availability of electronic device S2 1304. Notification message 1306 may also include an item for the user to select to allow transmission of the hotspot session. When accessing a user-selectable item, the SRU 407 of the client electronic device 1302-3 may send an acknowledgment to the TDDU 405 of the sender electronic device 1301 (indicated by arrow 4). Upon receiving the acknowledgment, the TDDU 405 of the sender electronic device 1301 can obtain client configuration details of the client electronic device 1302-3. The TDDU 405 of the sender electronic device 1301 may also provide a notification message 1307 indicating the request or acquisition of client configuration details on the sender electronic device S1 1301.

Upon selecting electronic device S2 1304 and obtaining the client configuration details, STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 1301 sends a hotspot session transfer request containing network configuration details and client configuration details to electronic device S2 (1304) (indicated by arrows 5 and 6). If the client electronic device 1302-3 does not approve the permission request, the STU 406 of the sender electronic device S1 1301 may not transmit the client configuration details of the client electronic device C3 1302-3. Similarly, the STU 406 of the sender electronic device S1 1301 sets the client configuration details of the client electronic device 1302-2 when the transmit permission data for the client electronic device 1302-2 is set to 'OFF'. may not be transmitted. However, the STU 406 of the sender electronic device S1 1301 will not transmit the client configuration details of the client electronic device 1302-1 if the allow-to-transmit data for the client electronic device 1302-2 is set to 'ON'. You can.

Additionally, the STU 406 of the sender electronic device S1 1301 may provide a notification message 1308 indicating the transmission of network configuration details on the sender electronic device S1 1301. Additionally, if electronic device S2 1304 is outside the hotspot network, STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 1301 may transmit client configuration details as described with reference to FIG. 5A.

Upon receiving the network configuration details, SRU 407 in electronic device S2 1304 may obtain the network configuration details and client configuration details sent by STU 406 of sender electronic device S1 1301. . SRU 407 may also provide a notification message 1309 indicating the acquisition of network configuration details on electronic device S2 1304. Upon obtaining the network configuration details, the SRU 407 is configured to host one or more networks identical to those hosted by the sender electronic device S1 1301 and configure the same network parameters to a plurality of client electronic devices 1302-1, 1302-2. , 1302-3).

Upon transmitting the network configuration details, the sender electronic device S1 1301 disconnects from one or more hotspot networks (indicated by arrow 7). Electronic device S2 1304 may be a new hotspot access point hosting one or more hotspot networks. Accordingly, the client electronic devices C1 (1302-1), C2 (1302-2), and C3 (1302-3) may be disconnected from the sender electronic device S1 (1301). Client electronic devices C1 (1302-1) and C3 (1302-3) may automatically connect to electronic device S2 (1304) as described above with reference to FIG. 5A (indicated by arrow 8).

Meanwhile, when disconnected from the hotspot network, the client electronic device C2 (1302-2) can identify the electronic device S2 (1304) as a new hotspot access point with the same network parameters. During initial connection, electronic device S2 1304 may transmit parameters to client electronic device C2 1302-2. The parameters allow the client electronic device 1302-2 to identify the electronic device S2 1304 and may include information such as the MAC address of the electronic device S2 1304. Upon receiving the parameters, the client electronic device C2 (1302-2) may fetch the stored parameters of the sender electronic device S1 (1301) from memory and compare the stored parameters with the parameters received from the electronic device S2 (1304). If the received parameter and the stored parameter are different, the client electronic device C2 (1302-2) may stop connecting with the electronic device S2 (1304). Additionally, a notification message indicating that the connection is not established may be provided on the client electronic device C2 (1302-2). Additionally, the notification message may include a user-selectable item requesting a connection with the electronic device S2 (1304). Once the user accesses the selectable item, a connection with electronic device S2 1304 is established and access to the hotspot network is established.

Additionally, the electronic device S2 1304 may include a user interface 1310 corresponding to hotspot settings. User interface 1310 may include text portions indicating current hotspot session details, network details, and client state details. Accordingly, the user interface 1310 may indicate that client electronic devices C1 (1302-1) and C3 (1302-3) are connected to electronic device S2 (1304). Meanwhile, the user interface 1303 corresponding to the hotspot setting of the sender electronic device S1 (1301) allows the client electronic devices C1 (1302-1), C2 (1302-2), and C3 (1302-3) to display the hotspot settings of the sender electronic device S1 (1301). 1301) may indicate that the connection has been lost.

Hardware Embodiment

FIG. 14 illustrates a hardware configuration of an electronic device in which various embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented. The electronic device 1400 may be any of the electronic devices described above. The electronic device 1400 may include a set of instructions that can be executed to cause the electronic device 1400 to perform any one or more methods in accordance with the present disclosure. Electronic device 1400 may operate as a standalone device or may be connected using a network, for example, to other computing systems or peripheral devices.

Deployed on a network, electronic device 1400 may operate in the capacity of a server or as a client user computer in a server-client user network environment or peer computing in a peer-to-peer network environment. It can operate as a system. Electronic device 1400 may also be implemented in or integrated into a variety of devices capable of executing a series of instructions (sequentially or otherwise) specifying actions to be taken by the device. Additionally, although a single electronic device 1400 is shown in the figures, the term “system” should be taken to include any collection of systems or subsystems that individually or jointly execute a set or multiple sets of . Can perform one or more computer functions.

The electronic device 1400 may include a processing unit 1401, such as a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or both. Processing unit 1401 may be a component within various systems. For example, processing unit 1401 may be part of a standard personal computer or workstation. The processing unit 1401 may be one or more general-purpose processors, digital signal processors, custom integrated circuits, field programmable gate arrays, servers, networks, digital circuits, analog circuits, combinations thereof, or data analysis and processing. The processing unit 1401 may implement software programs, such as manually (i.e., programmed) generated code.

Electronic device 1400 may include memory 1402, such as memory 1402, capable of communicating via bus 1403. Memory 1402 may be main memory, static memory, or dynamic memory. Memory 1402 may include random access memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable read-only memory, flash memory, magnetic tape or disk, May include optical media, etc. In one example, memory 1402 includes cache or random access memory for processing unit 1401. In an alternative example, memory 1402 is separate from processing unit 1401, such as a processor's cache memory, system memory, or other memory. Memory 1402 may be an external storage device or database for storing data. For example, a hard drive, compact disk (CD), digital video disk (“DVD”), memory card, memory stick, floppy disk, universal serial bus (USB) memory device or data. Memory 1402 is operable to store instructions executable by processing unit 1401. The functions, operations or tasks described in the drawings or described may be performed by programmed processing unit 1401 executing instructions stored in memory 1402. Functions, operations or tasks are independent of any specific type of instruction set, storage medium, processor or processing strategy and may be performed singly or in combination by software, hardware, integrated circuits, firmware, microcode, etc. Likewise, processing strategies may include multiprocessing, multitasking, parallel processing, etc.

As shown, the electronic device 1400 may or may not further include an output unit 1404, such as an audio unit (part) and/or a display unit (part). Examples of display units may be liquid crystal displays (LCDs), organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), flat panel displays, solid state displays, cathode ray tubes (CRTs), projectors, printers, or any currently known or later developed display device for outputting determined information. there is. The output unit 1404 may operate as an interface for listening/observing the functionality of the processing unit 1401, or specifically as an interface with software stored in the memory 1402 or the removable storage device 1402. . Electronic device 1400 may also include an input device 1405 configured to allow a user to interact with any component of system 300. Input 1405 may be a number pad, keyboard, or cursor control device such as a mouse, joystick, remote control, or any other device operative to interact with electronic device 1400. A single IO unit, such as a touch screen display, can provide the functionality of the input 1405 as well as the output 1404.

Electronic device 1400 may also include a disk or optical driver 1406. The disk drive unit 1406 may include one or more instruction sets 1408, for example, a computer-readable medium 1407 in which the instruction sets 1408 are stored. For example, software may be embedded. Additionally, instructions 1408 may implement one or more methods or logic as described. In a particular example, instructions 1408 may reside completely or at least partially within memory 1402 or processing unit 1401 during execution by electronic device 1400. Memory 1402 and processing unit 1401 may also include computer-readable media as described above.

The present disclosure provides a device connected to a network 1409 or by receiving instructions 1408 in response to a transmitted signal to enable communication of voice, video, audio, images, or anything transmitted over another network. A computer-readable medium 1409 executing may be considered. . Additionally, commands 1408 may be sent or received via a communications port or interface (“communicator”) 1410 or over a network 1409 using bus 1403. Communication port or interface 1410 may be part of processing unit 1401 or may be a separate component. Communication ports or interfaces 1410 may be created in software or may be physical connections in hardware. Communication port or interface 1410 may be configured to connect with a network 1409, an external medium, an output 1404, or any other component of the electronic device 1400 or a combination thereof. The connection 1409 to the network may be a physical connection, such as a wired Ethernet connection, or may be established wirelessly, as described below. Likewise, additional connections with other components of electronic device 1400 may be physical connections or established wirelessly. Network 1409 may alternatively be connected directly to bus 1403.

Network 1409 may include a wired network, a wireless network, an Ethernet Audio Video Bridging (AVB) network, or a combination thereof. The wireless network may be a cellular telephone network, 802.11, 802.16, 802.20, 802.1Q, or Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax) network. Additionally, the network 1409 may be a public network, such as the Internet, a private network, such as an intranet, or a combination thereof, and may utilize a variety of networking protocols currently available or later developed, but may utilize a variety of networking protocols, such as TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/IP). It is not limited to (Internet Protocol) based networking protocols.

As another example, dedicated hardware implementations, such as custom integrated circuits, programmable logic arrays, and other hardware devices, may be configured to implement various portions of electronic device 1400.

The present disclosure can be implemented on a variety of electronic and computing systems. For example, one or more of the examples described may implement functionality using two or more specific interconnected hardware modules or devices having associated controls and data signals that can be communicated to or through the modules, or of a custom integrated circuit. It can be implemented as part of Accordingly, the system includes software, firmware, and hardware implementations.

Any one or more methods or logic described above may be implemented, in part, by a software program executable by a computing system. Additionally, by way of non-limiting example, implementations may include distributed processing, component/object distributed processing, and parallel processing. Additionally, virtual computing system processing may be configured to implement various portions of electronic device 1400.

Electronic device 1400 is not limited to operation with any particular standards and protocols. For example, standards for Internet and other packet-switched network transport (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTML, HTTP) may be used. These standards may be periodically superseded by faster, more efficient equivalents with essentially the same functionality. Accordingly, alternative standards and protocols that have the same or similar functionality as those disclosed are considered equivalents thereof.

In addition, although the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and the technical field to which the invention pertains without departing from the gist of the present disclosure as claimed in the claims. Of course, various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be understood individually from the technical idea or perspective of the present disclosure.

400: Network environment
401-1, 401-2, 401-3: Client electronic device
402: Electronic device operating as a host access point
403: Target electronic device
404: Session transfer request detection unit
405: Target device determination unit
406: Session transmission unit
407: Session receiver

Claims (20)

In a network communication method of the host device in a network environment consisting of a host device and a plurality of client devices communicating with the host device,
detecting an event to transmit a hotspot session of the host device, which is a host access point of the network, to a new host device;
Upon detecting the event, determining one client device among the plurality of client devices as the new host device; and
Transmitting to the new host device a hotspot session configuration request and client configuration details corresponding to the plurality of client devices,
The hotspot session configuration request is,
Signaling for the new host device to operate as a new host access point providing the hotspot session within the network. According to paragraph 1,
The step of detecting the event is,
Monitoring the power status, shutdown status, memory availability status, network availability status of the host device, and the status of client devices associated with the host device,
The method is:
When the power in the host device is turned off, the memory space in the host device is within a preset memory space, the host device is shut down, and the network is not available. , determining that the host device is unavailable as the host access point within the network. According to paragraph 1,
The above judgment step is,
Send a hotspot session transmission request to the plurality of client devices,
A method of determining a client device that transmitted an acknowledgment message among the plurality of client devices as the new host device. According to paragraph 3,
The confirmation response message is,
A method including a list of device parameters and supported protocols, which are device characteristics corresponding to each of the plurality of client devices. According to paragraph 4,
The above judgment step is,
A method of determining the new host device including at least one communication link available to the new host device among the device parameters of the plurality of client devices and the supported protocol list. According to clause 5,
The method of claim 1, wherein the device parameters and the list of supported protocols include at least one communication link supported by the plurality of client devices and available at the new host device. According to paragraph 1,
The transmitting step is,
Send a hotspot session configuration request to the new host device,
When the new host device receives the hotspot session configuration request, the plurality of client devices disconnect from the host device and automatically connect to the new host device. In clause 7,
The hotspot session configuration request is,
Network configuration details of the host device, including network name, SSID (Service Set Identifier), dynamic frequency, network protocol, password, operating channel, and encryption type of the host device, and
The plurality of client devices including session information and status information including at least one of an Internet Protocol (IP) address, device name, communication link, operating channel, data limit, location information, and memory cache for each of the plurality of client devices. How to include network configuration details corresponding to each. According to paragraph 1,
The plurality of client devices are:
having the same network configuration as the host device, coupled to communicate with the host device within at least one network hosted by the host device, and external to the host device outside of at least one network hosted by the host device. A method that is at least one of those in close proximity to the device. According to paragraph 3,
The hotspot session transmission request is,
The method is transmitted using a message frame and includes network configuration details corresponding to at least one communication link active on the host device and supported by the plurality of client devices. In the host device performing network communication in a network environment consisting of a host device and a plurality of client devices communicating with the host device,
communication interface; and
Detect an event to transmit a hotspot session of the host device, which is a host access point of the network, to a new host device,
Upon detecting the event, determining one client device among the plurality of client devices as the new host device,
A processor that transmits a hotspot session configuration request and client configuration details corresponding to the plurality of client devices to the new host device,
The hotspot session configuration request is,
A signal for the new host device to operate as a new host access point providing the hotspot session within the network. According to clause 11,
The processor,
Monitoring the power status, shutdown status, memory availability status, network availability status of the host device, and the status of client devices associated with the host device,
When the power in the host device is turned off, the memory space in the host device is within a preset memory space, the host device is shut down, and the network is not available. , a device that determines that the host device is not available as the host access point within the network. According to clause 11,
The processor,
Send a hotspot session transmission request to the plurality of client devices,
A device that determines a client device that transmitted an acknowledgment message among the plurality of client devices as the new host device. According to clause 13,
The confirmation response message is,
A device including a list of device parameters and supported protocols, which are device characteristics corresponding to each of the plurality of client devices. According to clause 14,
The processor,
Apparatus for determining the new host device including at least one communication link available to the new host device among the device parameters of the plurality of client devices and the supported protocol list. According to clause 15,
The device parameters and the list of supported protocols include at least one communication link supported by the plurality of client devices and available at the new host device. According to clause 11,
The processor,
Send a hotspot session configuration request to the new host device,
When the new host device receives the hotspot session configuration request, the plurality of client devices disconnect from the host device and automatically connect to the new host device. According to clause 17,
The hotspot session configuration request is,
Network configuration details of the host device, including network name, SSID (Service Set Identifier), dynamic frequency, network protocol, password, operating channel, and encryption type of the host device, and
The plurality of client devices including session information and status information including at least one of an Internet Protocol (IP) address, device name, communication link, operating channel, data limit, location information, and memory cache for each of the plurality of client devices. Devices containing network configuration details corresponding to each. According to clause 11,
The plurality of client devices are:
having the same network configuration as the host device, coupled to communicate with the host device within at least one network hosted by the host device, and external to the host device outside of at least one network hosted by the host device. A device that is at least one of the devices in close proximity to the device. According to clause 13,
The hotspot session transmission request is,
The device is transmitted using a message frame and includes network configuration details corresponding to at least one communication link active on the host device and supported by the plurality of client devices.

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