Citation

Marabissi D, Mucchi L, Caputo S, Nizzi F, Pecorella T, Fantacci R, Nawaz T, Seminara M, Catani J. J. Sens. Actuat. Netw. 2020; 9(3): e32.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, MDPI: Multidisciplinary Digital Publications Institute)

DOI

10.3390/jsan9030032

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

One of the main revolutionary features of 5G networks is the ultra-low latency that will enable new services such as those for the future smart vehicles. The 5G technology will be able to support extreme-low latency thanks to new technologies and the wide flexible architecture that integrates new spectra and access technologies. In particular, visible light communication (VLC) is envisaged as a very promising technology for vehicular communications, since the information provided can flow by using the lights (as traffic-lights and car lights). This paper describes one of the first experiments on the joint use of 5G and VLC networks to provide real-time information to cars. The applications span from road safety to emergency alarm.

Language: en

Keywords

5G networks; field trials; smart vehicles; visible light communications