Method and mobile device for selectively displaying list of peripheral devices based on short range communication

摘要

A mobile device and method selectively displays a list of peripheral devices available for an application to be performed depending on a short range communication. When one of an end-user function and a content supported by the mobile device is selected, the mobile device acquires a profile of the selected end-user function or content. Then the mobile device acquires information about specific peripheral devices that are capable of forming a short range communication channel with the mobile device and also capable of enabling the selected end-user function or content. The mobile device outputs a list of the specific peripheral devices depending on the acquired information.