Abstract: An electronic device protecting privacy of a user is provided. The electronic device includes a transceiver configured to transmit and receive wireless communication signals of Wi-Fi networks, and at least one processor configured to detect occurring of an event for identifying a location of the electronic device, determine whether to use the Wi-Fi networks for identifying the location of the electronic device, control the transceiver to perform an active scan, when the Wi-Fi networks is used to identify the location of the electronic device, and control the transceiver to transmit one or more probe request frames including a virtual media access control (MAC) address to an access point of the Wi-Fi networks for identifying the location of the electronic device, when the transceiver to be performed in the active scan.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a communication unit configured to communicate with an Access Point (AP), a controller configured to find at least one AP through the communication unit, and transmit a query signal to the found at least one AP found through the communication unit to request a connection, wherein the controller sets up at least one of a maximum number of retransmission times of a query signal and a response standby time of the query signal based on at least one of a number of the found at least one AP and a quality of the found at least one AP.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for tracking input positions via Electric Field Communication (EFC) are provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of receiving electrodes for EFC and a receiver unit. The receiving electrodes detect strengths of input electric fields. The receiver unit compares the strengths of the input electric fields with each other and generates position information regarding the input electric fields.

Abstract: An electronic device protecting privacy is provided. The electronic device includes a communication module configured to perform wireless communication, and a control module configured to select one of an active scan and a passive scan by controlling the communication module.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for tracking input positions via Electric Field Communication (EFC) are provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of receiving electrodes for EFC and a receiver unit. The receiving electrodes detect strengths of input electric fields. The receiver unit compares the strengths of the input electric fields with each other and generates position information regarding the input electric fields.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for tracking input positions via Electric Field Communication (EFC) are provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of receiving electrodes for EFC and a receiver unit. The receiving electrodes detect strengths of input electric fields. The receiver unit compares the strengths of the input electric fields with each other and generates position information regarding the input electric fields.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a communication unit configured to communicate with an Access Point (AP), a controller configured to find at least one AP through the communication unit, and transmit a query signal to the found at least one AP found through the communication unit to request a connection, wherein the controller sets up at least one of a maximum number of retransmission times of a query signal and a response standby time of the query signal based on at least one of a number of the found at least one AP and a quality of the found at least one AP.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a communication unit configured to communicate with an Access Point (AP), a controller configured to find at least one AP through the communication unit, and transmit a query signal to the found at least one AP found through the communication unit to request a connection, wherein the controller sets up at least one of a maximum number of retransmission times of a query signal and a response standby time of the query signal based on at least one of a number of the found at least one AP and a quality of the found at least one AP.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a communication unit configured to communicate with an Access Point (AP), a controller configured to find at least one AP through the communication unit, and transmit a query signal to the found at least one AP found through the communication unit to request a connection, wherein the controller sets up at least one of a maximum number of retransmission times of a query signal and a response standby time of the query signal based on at least one of a number of the found at least one AP and a quality of the found at least one AP.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and electronic device for handling input. A first electronic device detects input and identified whether the input is associated with a second electronic device based on set information for distinguishing inputs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and electronic device for handling input. A first electronic device detects input and identified whether the input is associated with a second electronic device based on set information for distinguishing inputs.

Abstract: An electronic device protecting privacy is provided. The electronic device includes a communication module configured to perform wireless communication, and a control module configured to select one of an active scan and a passive scan by controlling the communication module.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a communication unit configured to communicate with an Access Point (AP), a controller configured to find at least one AP through the communication unit, and transmit a query signal to the found at least one AP found through the communication unit to request a connection, wherein the controller sets up at least one of a maximum number of retransmission times of a query signal and a response standby time of the query signal based on at least one of a number of the found at least one AP and a quality of the found at least one AP.

Abstract: An apparatus for notifying packet information using a start frame delimiter (SFD) comprises: a SFD transmission unit which generates an SFD code and transmits a packet by positioning the generated SFD code in a position corresponding to specific additional information to notify the specific additional information; and a SFD reception unit which receives the packet from the SFD transmission unit, detects the position of the SFD code positioned within the packet, and detects the additional information corresponding to the detected position.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and method for setting up a communication link in an electronic device by using Electric Field Communication (EFC). A method for communication link setup in a first electronic device includes: setting up an EFC link with a second electronic device; determining connection setup information of the second electronic device through the EFC link; and setting up a short range communication link with the second electronic device based on the connection setup information.

Abstract: An apparatus for notifying packet information using a start frame delimiter (SFD) comprises: a SFD transmission unit which generates an SFD code and transmits a packet by positioning the generated SFD code in a position corresponding to specific additional information to notify the specific additional information; and a SFD reception unit which receives the packet from the SFD transmission unit, detects the position of the SFD code positioned within the packet, and detects the additional information corresponding to the detected position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for transmitting and receiving data using an electric field. A first device determines whether a transmission path to a second device is formed through a part of a human body using an electric field. A connection is established with the second device through the transmission path by the first device, when the transmission path is formed through the part of the human body. Connection information for the second device is obtained through the transmission path by the first device. Data is transmitted from the first device to the second device using the obtained connection information of the second device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for tracking input positions via Electric Field Communication (EFC) are provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of receiving electrodes for EFC and a receiver unit. The receiving electrodes detect strengths of input electric fields. The receiver unit compares the strengths of the input electric fields with each other and generates position information regarding the input electric fields.

Abstract: A tactile input/output device and a driving method thereof are provided. The device includes at least one input end, at least one output end, and a controller. The input end includes a plurality of input cells arranged at regular intervals. The output end includes a plurality of output cells arranged at regular intervals. The controller senses an input signal of the input end and controls the output end to generate a corresponding output signal. The input end and the output end are installed to form one array with being separated. The input cell and the output cell are arranged so that they do not overlap with each other.

Abstract: An input apparatus and method for tactile sensing are disclosed. The input apparatus includes a sensor array for outputting input data in an array format according to a touch input, and a controller for obtaining first input data for a first input from the sensor array if the first input above a predetermined pressure is imposed on the sensor array, for obtaining second input data for a second input from the sensor array if the second input above a predetermined pressure is imposed on the sensor array, for generating third input data indicating an input characteristic by comparing the first input data and the second input data, and for operating according to a program based on the third input data.