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Scheme for discovery in a communication network

  • US 9,432,833 B2
  • Filed: 05/16/2014
  • Issued: 08/30/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/16/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for extending proximity service at a terminal in a communication system, the method comprising:

  • generating a discovery request message including discovery target information;

    transmitting the discovery request message to a server that supports a proximity service for the terminal and another terminal; and

    receiving information obtained by a discovery operation from an agent entity that performs the discovery operation with the other terminal on behalf of the terminal using identification information of the terminal,wherein the agent entity is determined to be in proximity of the other terminal based on the discovery target information.

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