This NECA Electric TV video provides an introduction to LiFi–the use of visible light as a source of data transmission. It’s already being done with lasers, and now the potential of using LED luminaires is being explored.
In the general lighting space, Acuity, GE and Philips are now commercializing specific solutions for retail spaces that provide indoor positioning and targeted marketing communications with customer cell phones. I’ll be posting an article on that shortly.
It’s definitely cool technology, with tons of potential. Can’t wait to see it in action.
