News - Global LiFi Conference

03/06/202306/06/2023

The Role of LiFi in 6G

We will review the current trends in 6G. In this context will showcase the opportunities for optical wireless communications in general and LiFi in particular. We will provide examples of ongoing activities as part of the new 6G research platform in the UK: PlaTform DrIving The UltimAte CoNnectivity (TITAN) on the future network of networks (NoN). TITAN is a consortium of 16 universities in the UK.

02/06/202306/06/2023

Light Communications Alliance: a key institution for a greener ICT

Light communication technologies are creating a new breakthrough to offer new added services in a sustainable way. In this presentation we will first present the Light Communication Alliance regrouping key actors of this domain. The missions of the Alliance as well as key messaging will be provided. In a second part, this presentation will show how this technology could play an important role to design greener end-to-end solutions by combining optical wired and wireless communication technologies while paving the way to heterogeneous technologies for access points.

01/06/202306/06/2023

High Bandwidth LiFi Connections with high efficiency data transfers

A unique compound semiconductor structure using VCSELA (vertical cavity surface emitting laser arrays) offers record performance for speed, optical power and low SWaPC. The chip produces low coherent light in a single channel <1mm with ~0.5W and clocked at 25Gbps. The wavelength non coherence has scintillation mitigation properties enabling it to travel farther through the atmosphere. The chip can be produced in high volumes for a low fabrication cost.

29/05/2023

Very High Data Rate Optical Wireless Communication with Micro Organic LED

We present a broadband free space light communication using high-speed micro organic light emitting diode (OLED) as transmitter. We report first the design and bandwidth measurements of innovative OLEDs whose size are in the range of tens of micrometres. For OLEDs with reduced active area such as 40 µm x 40 µm, a cut-off frequency up to 345 MHz is reached. Then a free-space optical wireless link is build based on these high-speed micro-OLED. Using Direct Current Optical-Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) with adaptive bit and energy loading, we achieve a data rate of 2.85 Gb/s.

28/05/202306/06/2023

Eyes of Tomorrow: Zero-power 3D Passive Imaging via LiFi / VLC infrastructure

Time-of-Flight (ToF) is a rapidly growing field that seeks to improve the capabilities of computer vision applications by emitting photons and reconstructing the scene from the reflected photons. The aim of this work is to revolutionize the field of 3D imaging by introducing a novel approach: passive 3D ToF imaging via Light Fidelity (LiFi) or Visible Light Communication (VLC) technology. State-of-art ToF sensing suffers from high power consumption and thermal drifts caused by built-in illumination sources. Additionally, the background light is treated as a disturbance, unlike in passive imaging modalities.

27/05/202306/06/2023

LINCNET: Exploring the Synergy of LiFi and Powerline Communication for Industrial and Medical Applications

The LINCNET project aims to advance LiFi (Light Fidelity) technology as a viable alternative for industry-specific applications. By harnessing the unlicensed optical spectrum, LiFi offers higher data rates in confined areas, particularly in buildings, and has the potential to provide increased security and reliability. The inherent properties of light as a wireless medium present numerous advantages for digital healthcare and industrial communication applications. Despite the demonstrated high potential of LiFi in these areas, cost-effective, integrated, and market-ready solutions are still lacking.

26/05/202306/06/2023

LiFi solutions for aeronautical applications

The potential of LiFi for various use cases in passenger inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC), for crew applications and for other aeronautical and mobility situations is presented. Opportunities, challenges and benefits are discussed along with some recent R&D achievements and prototypes.

25/05/202306/06/2023

LiFi: a technology of the past, present or future? A realistic overview

The conference seeks to offer attendees a comprehensive overview of LiFi technology, addressing its past accomplishments, evaluating its present capabilities, and envisioning its future potential. By exploring the technology’s realistic prospects and limitations, this conference aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding LiFi and its role in the ever-evolving landscape of wireless communication.

15/05/202316/05/2023

Consolite is Silver Partner of the LiFi Conference

Consolite is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of night vision lighting technology and also a leading producer of advanced warship lighting systems.
Our latest development is the design and manufacture of military LiFi communication systems. We are at the forefront of the latest technology. We have a full capability in design, development, manufacture and test of night vision lighting systems and other lighting equipment.

08/05/202316/05/2023

LiFi in an office environment

In recent years, LiFi technology has emerged as an exciting new wireless communication technology that offers a range of benefits over traditional Wi-Fi. In this article, we will explore the reasons for installing LiFi in the office, which also has impacts for those organisations which do the installation, like electrical contractors, system integrators, architects, and building contractors.