Towards Multi-channel GTS Allocation in Visible Light Communication

Harrison Kurunathan, Ramiro Samano-Robles, Miguel Gutierrez Gaitan, R. Indhumathi, Eduardo Tovar

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Abstract

Visible Light Communication (VLC) is a communication technology that is used to realise the data demands of futuristic Internet of Things (IoT) devices. VLC leverages the light-based infrastructure, such as LED lights, and laser light sources to enable fast and large data communication. The IEEE 802.15.7 protocol offers multiple physical layer options and Medium Access Control (MAC) sub-layer mechanisms to cater to various VLC applications. Specifically, within the MAC sub-layer, the standard provides support for contention-free communications through Guaranteed Timeslots (GTS), enabling the implementation of time-critical applications. Based on the protocol definitions, the frame structure that aids communication is rigid and fixed. This can be a problem in supporting the large data demands of IoT networks. In this paper, we propose a multi-channel GTS allocation scheme to support the large data demands of IoT applications. Based on our numerical analysis, we were able to witness almost 30% reduction in the overall delay and improved throughput using our proposed method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 South American Conference on Visible Light Communications, SACVLC 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages130-134
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798350358605
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event2023 South American Conference on Visible Light Communications, SACVLC 2023 - Santiago, Chile
Duration: 8 Nov 202310 Nov 2023

Publication series

Name2023 South American Conference on Visible Light Communications, SACVLC 2023

Conference

Conference2023 South American Conference on Visible Light Communications, SACVLC 2023
Country/TerritoryChile
CitySantiago
Period8/11/2310/11/23

Keywords

  • IEEE 802.15.7
  • IoT
  • VLC

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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