• DocumentCode
    1472807
  • Title

    Accessing the Internet via Overhead Lights

  • Author

    Paulson, Linda Dailey

  • Volume
    44
  • Issue
    3
  • fYear
    2011
  • fDate
    3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    18
  • Lastpage
    21
  • Abstract
    Light has long been used to convey information-often in long and short bursts, as in semaphores-and today´s world is no exception. Researchers recently found a way for users to access the Internet via visible light. LVX System developed a lighting fixture that offers an access point with a clear data channel to whatever backbone system the LVX customer has installed. CEO John Pederson says that unlike RF-based technologies, which can be easily overwhelmed, LVX offers Internet connections via visible light communication through hosting devices found in overhead LED lighting panels. visible light communication can offer a secure, clear connection. LVX´s light based system currently works with LED lighting and isn´t specifically designed for networking.
  • Keywords
    Internet; light emitting diodes; optical communication; Internet; LED lighting panels; LVX system; data channel; light communication; overhead lights; Artificial intelligence; Debugging tools; Intrusion detection; Optical technology; Security; Silicon photonics;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Computer
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0018-9162
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MC.2011.73
  • Filename
    5731564