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Light Fidelity (LiFi) - The New Wireless Communication System

Authors:
Olivier Bouchet
Maryline Lebouc

Keywords: Light Fidelity (LiFi); Visible Light Communication (VLC); Infrared Communication (IRC); Optical Wireless Communication (OWC); user requirements; business cases.

Abstract:
Optical Wireless Communications (OWC) refer to communication based on the unguided propagation of optic waves. This technique was the only wireless communication solution for millennia and the past 30 years have seen a significant improvement in two main areas: Outdoor applications, i.e., FSO (Free Space Optic), communications between satellites or ground/air transmission; and Indoor application like the remote controller and Light Fidelity (LiFi) system. Orange Labs has investigated, through open innovation, the potential for PmP (Point to multiPoint) indoor application of this technology. Light Fidelity solution may be a wireless alternative to radio systems and could gain attractiveness in case of saturation of the radio spectrum. The paper will present an overview of optical wireless communication technologies, the ecosystem and standards. Before conclusion, some use cases are presented.

Pages: 1 to 2

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2015

Publication date: October 11, 2015

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4219

ISBN: 978-1-61208-433-6

Location: St. Julians, Malta

Dates: from October 11, 2015 to October 16, 2015