L2.3 – Potential Applications & Limitations of LiFi
Let’s Learn more about LiFi Technology.
What are some potential applications of Li-Fi technology?
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Here are some potential applications of Li-Fi technology:
- Internet Access: Li-Fi could be used to provide internet access in homes, schools, and public places.
- Underwater communication: Li-Fi can be used underwater to send information between submarines, ships, and underwater sensors.
- Healthcare: Li-Fi could be used in hospitals to send information between medical equipment, reducing the risk of infection from wires.
- Transportation: Li-Fi could be used in cars and airplanes to provide passengers with internet access without interfering with other electronics.
What are the limitations of Li-Fi technology?
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Here are some limitations of Li-Fi Technology:
- Line-of-Sight: Li-Fi requires a direct line-of-sight between the transmitter and receiver, meaning that the light signal can’t travel through walls or other obstacles.
- Availability: Li-Fi technology is not yet widely available and it may take some time before it becomes more common.
- Cost: Currently, Li-Fi technology is more expensive than Wi-Fi technology, which means it may take longer to become more widely used.
- Bright Light: Li-Fi signals can be disrupted by bright light sources like the sun or a flashlight, making it difficult to use in certain environments.
Think of it like this: Li-Fi is like shining a flashlight on a wall to send a message, if someone walks in front of the wall or shines a brighter light, the message will be lost. Wi-Fi is like talking on a walkie-talkie, you can talk from anywhere as long as you have the device.
