Three-Dimensional Division of Visible Light Communication Irradiation Area

In this article, we divide the irradiated area of visible light communication (VLC) into three parts, according to the influence of diffuse reflection, the irradiance half angle at the source and the communication distance on VLC. We present a volume ratio method to quantitatively analyze each divided part. In this work, based on the Lambertian reflection model of the VLC system in line-of-sight channels, five factors affecting the VLC performance are compared and discussed. A VLC system of a single white-light-emitting diode in a 10 m line-of-sight channel indoors is designed by using the intensity modulation and direct detection technique, and a three-dimensional model of the irradiated area is established.By comparing the distribution of the bit error rate (BER) of the optical signal at different lampshade heights, the volume ratio method is used to calculate the volume percentage of the three irradiated areas. The experimental results show that area II with a volume ratio greater than 50% is the best signal receiving area when compared with areas I and III, having a volume ratio in the range 20 similar to 30%.

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In this article, the irradiated area of visible light communication (VLC) is divided into three parts based on the influence of diffuse reflection, the irradiance half angle at the source, and the communication distance. The volume ratio method is used to quantitatively analyze each part. The study compares and discusses five factors affecting VLC performance based on the Lambertian reflection model in a line-of-sight channel. A VLC system is designed and a three-dimensional model of the irradiated area is established, with experimental results showing the best signal receiving area with a volume ratio greater than 50% in area II compared to areas I and III, which have a volume ratio in the range of 20% to 30%.