VLC/DLC Sectorized communication
US10122455B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/023
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Sectorized Visual Light Communication (VLC)/Dark Light Communication (DLC) systems and sensors are generally disclosed. The exemplary VLC/DLC systems may include a transmitter for transmitting a light signal including information about the transmitting light source, and a receiver with a number of surface facets facing in different directions at different angles, and configured to determine a distance and a direction of a transmitting light source from the VLC/DLC receiver. Associated exemplary methods for automatic identification and grouping of light sources are disclosed.
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