Abstract: An apparatus and method for joining an Internet of Things (IoT) network are provided, the apparatus including a communicator configured to receive, from an electronic device, an encrypted auto-onboard configuration data associated with the IoT network, a sensor configured to detect a user command, and at least one processor configured to generate a decryption key based on features extracted from the user command, decrypt the encrypted auto-onboard configuration data using the decryption key, and join the IoT network.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for managing user authentication in a blockchain network and the apparatus comprises a processor configured to transmit, to a server, a request for a snapshot identifier (ID) with user data comprising at least one of one-time password, biometric data, context data, routine data, or device metadata, receive the snapshot ID generated based on the user data, initiate a transaction with the snapshot ID in the blockchain network comprising a blockchain server which authenticates the snapshot ID, and output blockchain transaction data associated with the transaction based on the authentication of the snapshot ID.

Abstract: An example terminal apparatus includes a communicator configured to communicate with at least one device through a hub device; a display configured to display an image; a user input receiver configured to receive a user's input; and at least one processor configured to control the display to display a dialog box where the hub device or the at least one device is set as a counterpart in response to execution of a messenger program, control the communicator to transmit a control signal including a command for controlling a predetermined device to the device targeted for control through the hub device so that the device targeted for control operates in response to the command corresponding to a user's input, and control the display to display a message corresponding to the transmitted command in the dialog box.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for managing user authentication in a blockchain network and the apparatus comprises a processor configured to transmit, to a server, a request for a snapshot identifier (ID) with user data comprising at least one of one-time password, biometric data, context data, routine data, or device metadata, receive the snapshot ID generated based on the user data, initiate a transaction with the snapshot ID in the blockchain network comprising a blockchain server which authenticates the snapshot ID, and output blockchain transaction data associated with the transaction based on the authentication of the snapshot ID.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a terminal apparatus and a controlling method thereof, the terminal apparatus including a communicator configured to communicate with at least one device through a hub device; a display configured to display an image; a user input receiver configured to receive a user's input; at least one processor configured to control the display to display a dialog box where the hub device or the at least one device is set as a counterpart in response to execution of a messenger program, control the communicator to transmit a control signal including a command for controlling a predetermined device to the device targeted for control through the hub device so that the device targeted for control operates in response to the command corresponding to a user's input when the user's input corresponding to the command is received in the displayed dialog box through the user input receiver, and control the display to display a message corresponding to the transmitted command in the dialog box.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for enhancing user experience while performing an event using a plurality of devices connected to each other is provided. The method includes analyzing an event extracted from an input received by the device, identifying the at least one task to be performed based on the analyzing of the event, generating a workflow corresponding to the identified at least one task, selecting at least one node of the workflow corresponding to the generated workflow, and performing an action, by an application installed in or connected to the device, in response to a the selection of at least one node of the workflow.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electronic devices and methods for controlling the same. According to an example embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device comprises a short-range communication module comprising short-range communication circuitry configured to perform short-range communication, a memory storing configuration information regarding at least one controlled object, the configuration information configured by the electronic device, and a processor electrically connected with the memory, wherein the processor is configured to enable the electronic device to send the configuration information to a second electronic device wherein the at least one controlled object is controllable by the second electronic device based on a data exchange through the short-range communication with the second electronic device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for joining an Internet of Things (IoT) network are provided, the apparatus including a communicator configured to receive, from an electronic device, an encrypted auto-onboard configuration data associated with the IoT network, a sensor configured to detect a user command, and at least one processor configured to generate a decryption key based on features extracted from the user command, decrypt the encrypted auto-onboard configuration data using the decryption key, and join the IoT network.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for enhancing user experience while performing an event using a plurality of devices connected to each other is provided. The method includes analyzing an event extracted from an input received by the device, identifying the at least one task to be performed based on the analyzing of the event, generating a workflow corresponding to the identified at least one task, selecting at least one node of the workflow corresponding to the generated workflow, and performing an action, by an application installed in or connected to the device, in response to a the selection of at least one node of the workflow.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electronic devices and methods for controlling the same. According to an example embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device comprises a short-range communication module comprising short-range communication circuitry configured to perform short-range communication, a memory storing configuration information regarding at least one controlled object, the configuration information configured by the electronic device, and a processor electrically connected with the memory, wherein the processor is configured to enable the electronic device to send the configuration information to a second electronic device wherein the at least one controlled object is controllable by the second electronic device based on a data exchange through the short-range communication with the second electronic device.