International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 4

Li-Fi-Light Fideality

Asst lecturer, J.S.S College of Nursing, Ramanuja Road., Mysuru-570004

*Corresponding Author's Email: saruswati28@gmail.com

Online published on 12 January, 2017.

Abstract

Light Fidelity or Li-Fi is a Visible Light Communications (VLC) system running wireless communications travelling at very high speeds. Light Fidelity (Li-Fi) is a bidirectional, high-speed and fully networked wireless communication technology similar to Wi-Fi. transmits data electromagnetically and it runs on visible light, by using Li-Fi Speed of data transmission cans be increased. Li-Fi will provide a wealth of opportunities for retailers and other businesses. lI-Fi have got both advantages and disadvantages as compared with Wi-Fi. Every light source in homes and offices could potentially be a “Li-Fi” within 20 years.

Keywords

Wi-Fi, LED (light emitting diodes), illumination, VLC (Visible Light Communications)