DOMAIN MANAGEMENT METHOD AND DEVICE THEREFOR

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a management method and a device for a home network domain allowing sharing of a content by connecting apparatuses with a central focus on consumers.

SOLUTION: This domain management method managing at least one domain by a domain manager positioned inside a home includes: a step for determining whether to register a first apparatus positioned inside the home into the domain or not; and a step for providing data for sharing the content to between an already registered second apparatus and the first apparatus on the basis of a determination result. Thereby, the apparatuses are connected with the central focus on consumers, and the content can be shared to reduce a management burden on a content provider.

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