18650983. VISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATION simplified abstract (Comcast Cable Communications, LLC)

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VISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATION

Organization Name

Comcast Cable Communications, LLC

Inventor(s)

Glenn Barnett of Aurora CO (US)

Manohar Reddy Paduri of Highlands Ranch CO (US)

VISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18650983 titled 'VISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATION

The patent application describes methods, systems, and apparatuses for light-based communication, specifically Visible Light Communication (VLC), to transmit various types of data and content to user devices.

  • VLC can be used to communicate video content, electronic program guides (EPGs), location information, advertisements, and any other data or content to user devices.
  • It can also be used to transmit data associated with a wireless network, provision services, navigate areas, track content consumption, and more.
  • Light, such as VLC, can be utilized to communicate any type of information or data.

Potential Applications:

  • Indoor navigation systems using VLC technology.
  • Advertising and marketing campaigns through light-based communication.
  • Data transmission in areas where traditional wireless signals may be limited.

Problems Solved:

  • Overcoming limitations of traditional wireless communication in crowded or interference-prone environments.
  • Providing a secure and reliable method of data transmission using light signals.

Benefits:

  • Faster and more reliable data transmission compared to traditional wireless methods.
  • Enhanced security and privacy due to the directional nature of light-based communication.

Commercial Applications:

  • Retail stores for targeted advertising and promotions.
  • Transportation systems for indoor navigation and passenger information.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does VLC technology compare to traditional wireless communication methods in terms of speed and reliability? 2. What are the potential security implications of using light-based communication for data transmission?


Original Abstract Submitted

Methods, systems, and apparatuses for light-based communication are described. VLC may be used to communicate video content, an electronic program guide (EPG), location information, an advertisement, and/or any other data, content, and/or content item to a user device. VLC may be used to communicate data/information associated with a wireless network, provision a service, navigate an area, track content and/or content item consumption, and more. Light (e.g., VLC, etc.) may be used to communicate any information/data.

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