Faster wireless for your home and beyond – smart optical wireless communication

Abstract

Picture yourself surrounded by a group of people all talking to you at the same time. Imagine that they all have voices that sound very similar. As more of these people start talking, it gets harder and harder for you to focus on just one person’s voice and catch only what they are saying. All these additional people are causing interference in your conversation. This situation is similar to what is currently happening in peoples’ homes and work environments where their iPhone, iPad, laptop, and other wireless devices are all operating at what is known as radio frequencies. Unfortunately, many of us have had the experience of using a cordless phone and hearing the voice on the other end get scrambled when someone uses the microwave or other device in the house. Some of you may have noticed that your stereo speakers start making a strange noise if your cell ...