Visible Light Communication (VLC) - A Potential Solution to the ...

market– Identify, understand and capitalize.
- Develop business strategies by understanding the trends, research and developments that are driving the
Visible Light Communication market across the globe.
- Understand the competitors operating in the VLC market from the company and institutes profiles.
- Have an in-depth and holistic understanding of Visible Light Communication in technical and commercial
perspectives.
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1.1 List of Tables 6
1.2 List of Figures 7
2 Introduction 8
2.1 GBI Research Report Guidance 8
3 Visible Light Communication - Overview 9
3.1 VLC - Technology Overview 9
3.1.1 Next Generation Wireless Technology 10
3.1.2 Complementor to RF and IR-Based Communications 10
3.1.3 Cost Savings on Installation 10
3.1.4 Development of Biologically Friendly Technology 10
3.2 VLC as a Potential Solution to the Spectrum Crunch 11
3.2.1 Overview of the Problem 11
3.2.2 Offloading as a Solution to Manage Data Traffic Growth 15
3.3 VLC Technology Standards 16
3.3.1 VLCC 16
3.3.2 JEITA 16
3.3.3 IEEE 18
3.4 VLC Patents Scenario 18
3.5 Technology Comparison 19
3.5.1 RONJA 19
3.5.2 Infrared Communications 19
3.5.3 Radiofrequency Communications 20
3.6 VLC Development Timeline 21
3.7 VLC Working Process Flow 22
4 VLC Technology - Market Dynamics 24
4.1 Market Drivers 24
4.1.1 Last Mile Connectivity 24
4.1.2 Reduced Power Consumption and Energy Savings 24
4.1.3 Increased R&D funding 25
4.2 Market Restraints 25
4.2.1 Rise of Wi-Fi Smart and Bluetooth 4.0 25
4.2.2 Higher Costs for VLC Based Devices 25
4.3 Market Challenges 26
4.3.1 Increasing Data Rates 26
4.3.2 Providing a Suitable Uplink 26
4.3.3 Naturally Inherent Defects 26
5 VLC Technology- Market Segments 27
5.1 Ubiquitous Networking 27
5.2 Intelligent Traffic Management Systems 28
5.2.1 LEDs Replacing Traditional Incandescent Lamps 29
5.2.2 ITS Project - Japanese Traffic Police 29
5.3 Visible light ID Systems 31
5.3.1 Indoor Navigation System 31
5.3.2 Shopper’s Traffic Survey System 31
5.3.3 Data Dissemination System 32
5.3.4 RFID System 32
5.4 Optical Communication 33
5.4.1 Optical WLAN 33
5.4.2 Home Lighting Market 34
5.5 Power Line Communication 35