Patent ID: 8880743
Filing Date: 2014-11-04
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method performed by a home gateway, the method comprising: detecting the number of service modules mounted to module ports of the home gateway; providing a service by a single service module mounted to the corresponding module port of the home gateway when the detected number in the detecting is one; determining whether it is possible to provide all of services provided by multiple service modules mounted to the corresponding module ports of the home gateway when the detected number in the detecting is a plural integer; providing the services all together by the multiple service modules when it is possible to provide all of the services; receiving at least one function result from the single or multiple service modules; and displaying the at least one function result in a display connected to the home gateway, wherein when determining that it is impossible to provide all of the services, the method further comprising: wherein the multiple service modules include a module for providing an entertainment service, a module for providing a health related service, a module for controlling home appliances, a module for providing environment information, and a module for supporting wireless communication of mobile devices.