Location‐based information transmission systems using visible light communications

Lighting systems are undergoing a revolution from fluorescent lamps or tubes to light emitting diodes that offer greater energy efficiency and a longer lifetime. This paper considers using these light sources to provide other benefits. The proposed system has low deployment cost and most importantly, it uses the unique characteristics of visible light to complement existing wireless communication systems. This paper outlines a system design with three features. First, it can provide a provable and secure wireless communication capability. In particular, a user is authenticated according to his or her location. Second, it includes indoor positioning systems with high precision. Finally, it also supports information broadcast with a high frequency reuse factor. This paper provides both experimental and theoretical results. We build the mathematical framework for the analysis of visible light positioning systems. Experimental results and analysis are given to explain the concerns of light sensors in a mobile phone for building an indoor positioning system. A novel authentication system based on users' locations is proposed.