Visible Light Positioning and Communication Systems: From Theory to Practical Applications
A special issue of Photonics (ISSN 2304-6732). This special issue belongs to the section "Optical Communication and Network".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2024 | Viewed by 1178
Special Issue Editor
Interests: free-space optical communications; light-emitting diodes; light sources; optical communication; optical receivers; photodiodes
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Visible Light Communication (VLC) is an evolving field complementing traditional communication and positioning technologies. This Special Issue delves into VLC's multifaceted aspects, from theoretical foundations to practical applications in next-generation communication systems and precision indoor positioning.
Our aim is to enhance positioning and communication precision through algorithmic innovation and system design advancements. With developments in LEDs and photovoltaic devices, we foresee cost-effective, widespread communication systems for everyday applications. We address the challenges of integrating VLC with existing infrastructures and mitigating interference in complex settings.
Despite technological progress, research challenges remain. We explore interdisciplinary VLC topics, including protocol design for indoor positioning, VLC advancements for IoT, smart buildings, vehicular networks, and the security and efficiency of these technologies.
We invite original research articles and reviews on the following topics:
- VLC channel modeling and estimation;
- Channel characterization and VLC-specific encoding;
- Efficient signal processing for high-precision visible light positioning;
- Security, standards, and normalization in VLC;
- Recent developments in VLC geolocation and communication.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive collection for researchers, engineers, and practitioners, offering an integrated perspective on the current and future advancements in VLC-based communications and geolocation.
Dr. Juan Carlos Torres Zafra
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- VLC
- indoor positioning
- channel modeling
- signal processing
- photodetection
- IoT
- smart buildings
- vehicular networks
- LED technology
