Indoor Visible Light Communication: A Tutorial and Survey
Autor: | Amjad Saeed Khan, Joseph Chuma, Reuben Ramogomana, Leatile Marata, Bokamoso Basutli, Galefang Allycan Mapunda |
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Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Technology
Computer Networks and Communications Computer science Visible light communication TK5101-6720 02 engineering and technology Luminous intensity law.invention 020210 optoelectronics & photonics law 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering Electronic engineering Wireless Electrical and Electronic Engineering Incandescent light bulb business.industry 020206 networking & telecommunications Fluorescence LED lamp Heat generation Telecommunication business 5G Information Systems Light-emitting diode Data transmission |
Zdroj: | Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, Vol 2020 (2020) |
ISSN: | 1530-8677 1530-8669 |
Popis: | With the advancement of solid-state devices for lighting, illumination is on the verge of being completely restructured. This revolution comes with numerous advantages and viable opportunities that can transform the world of wireless communications for the better. Solid-state LEDs are rapidly replacing the contemporary incandescent and fluorescent lamps. In addition to their high energy efficiency, LEDs are desirable for their low heat generation, long lifespan, and their capability to switch on and off at an extremely high rate. The ability of switching between different levels of luminous intensity at such a rate has enabled the inception of a new communication technology referred to as visible light communication (VLC). With this technology, the LED lamps are additionally being used for data transmission. This paper provides a tutorial and a survey of VLC in terms of the design, development, and evaluation techniques as well as current challenges and their envisioned solutions. The focus of this paper is mainly directed towards an indoor setup. An overview of VLC, theory of illumination, system receivers, system architecture, and ongoing developments are provided. We further provide some baseline simulation results to give a technical background on the performance of VLC systems. Moreover, we provide the potential of incorporating VLC techniques in the current and upcoming technologies such as fifth-generation (5G), beyond fifth-generation (B5G) wireless communication trends including sixth-generation (6G), and intelligent reflective surfaces (IRSs) among others. |
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