Patent ID: 9578190
Date: 2017-02-21
CPC Classifications: H04N,H04W

Claim:
1. A communication apparatus capable of operating as a multi-access point, comprising: a processor performing the functions of a first communication unit, a second communication unit, a determination unit and a control unit, wherein the first communication unit is configured to generate a first wireless network by operating as a first access point and transmit/receive information via the first wireless network; the second communication unit is configured to generate a second wireless network different from the first wireless network by operating as a second access point and transmit/receive information via the second wireless network; the determination unit is configured to determine one of the first wireless network and the second wireless network via which an external device establishing communication with the communication apparatus is connected; and the control unit is configured to control to allow the external device to use a function or functions of the communication apparatus using a predetermined application on the external device, wherein said control unit controls to provide, in accordance with a result of determination by said determination unit, at least one available function using the predetermined application when the external device is connected via the first wireless network that is not the same as at least one available function using the predetermined application when the external device is connected via the second wireless network.