ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING USERS PRIVACY
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1. An electronic device protecting privacy, the electronic device comprising:
- 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.
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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.
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1. An electronic device protecting privacy, the electronic device comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15)
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9. A method of protecting privacy, the method comprising:
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selecting, by a control module, one of an active scan and a passive scan; and activating, by the control module, a communication module according to the selection. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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16. A method of operating an electronic device, the method comprising:
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transmitting, by a control module, a signal comprising at least one virtual Media Access Control (MAC) address of the electronic device; and determining, by the control module, whether at least one external electronic device is located within a specific threshold range of the electronic device based on a response of the signal. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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