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Communication apparatus and method having function of transmitting notification signal while hiding group identification information

  • US 20060171388A1
  • Filed: 01/31/2006
  • Published: 08/03/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/03/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A communication apparatus comprising:

  • a hiding unit configured to hide group identification information;

    a receiving unit configured to receive a search signal from an additional communication apparatus when the group identification information is hidden by the hiding unit;

    a determination unit configured to, based on information included in the search signal received by the receiving unit, determine whether to notify the additional communication apparatus of the group identification information; and

    a notifying unit configured to notify the additional communication apparatus of the group identification information according to determination performed by the determination device.

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