LED lighting can not only reduce your energy bill, but has the potential to become the part of next-generation wireless communications technology. The Boston University’s College of Engineering will work on developing a wireless technology based on visible light instead of radio frequency (RF). Called “Smart Lighting,” data is transmitted through light emitted by LEDs, making each light the equivalent of a WiFi hotspot. The moment you flick a light on, you can access data on any device with wireless capability anytime without the use of wires. According to Boston University, the data transmission is possible through flickering light patterns which go unnoticed. Rather crucial, it is still unclear how computers and other devices would communicate with the lights.

According to GoodCleanTech, the technology would make an energy efficient system, consuming a lot less power than what radio frequency technology usually does. That would equate to a drop in electricity consumption and hence, costs. Aside from being a low power technology, it’s also deemed to be secure because since light doesn’t go through opaque objects like walls, chances of eavesdropping are lowered. You can find out more about this technology at the Smart Lighting Engineering Research Center.





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