A multi-channel infrared telephony demonstration system for public access applications

Author

Poulin, Ron L. ; Pauluzzi, David R. ; Walker, Michael R.

Author_Institution

MPR Teltech Ltd., Burnaby, BC, Canada

fYear

1992

fDate

25-26 Jun 1992

Firstpage

286

Lastpage

291

Abstract

Discusses the application of free-space optical links for public access (Telepoint) telephony service. The design considerations for such an application are described which lead to the selection of a modulation scheme and architecture for an experimental demonstration system. Some novel techniques for improving performance, including extending range and limiting interference, are presented. The performance of the demonstration system, built by MPR Teltech Ltd in conjunction with Light Ideas Inc., is described and compared with theoretical predictions and simulations. From this comparison some architectural and design recommendations for the product version of the equipment are presented

Keywords

cordless telephone systems; optical links; Light Ideas Inc.; MPR Teltech Ltd; Telepoint; design; experimental demonstration system; free-space optical links; interference; multichannel IR telephony; public access applications; range; simulations; telephony service; Base stations; FCC; Narrowband; Optical fiber communication; Optical filters; Personal communication networks; Predictive models; Radio spectrum management; Shadow mapping; Telephony;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Wireless Communications, 1992. Conference Proceedings., 1992 IEEE International Conference on Selected Topics in

Conference_Location

Vancouver, BC

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0723-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICWC.1992.200766

Filename

200766