Apparatus and method for discovery based on priority in distributed network and method for determining discovery backoff time

PURPOSE: An apparatus and method for performing discovery based on a priority in a distributed network and method for determining discovery backoff time are provided to efficiently discover an appropriate network node according to situation by reflecting significance or a priority of a discovery object. CONSTITUTION: A network node # 1(100) comprises a data processing unit(110), a discovery performing unit(120), and a communication unit(130) The data processing unit processes applications related to the operation of the network node #1. The data processing unit provides a data distribution service. The discovery performing unit performs a participant discovery process and an end point discovery process. The discovery performing unit generates a discovery message. The discovery performing unit determines discovery backoff time based on a priority. The discovery performing unit obtains a priority level of a network node by requesting the priority level for an application layer performed in data processing unit. [Reference numerals] (110) Data processing unit; (120) Discovery performing unit; (130) Communication unit