Tuesday, January 12th, 2016. Meet the new LIFI technology, which dethrones the WIFI known for its speed and security. And as incredible as it might seem, it’s obtained with the simple use of a “led” bulb and a microchip. So, if you are one of those people who are tired of the slow data transmission; the solution is here with LIFI. I invite you to get to know what it means to literally “fly” on the Internet.
LIFI was born in 2011, but has not been released until now that it has been subjected to the most rigorous tests that confirm its capacity, well above WIFI. Its creator is Harald Haas, Scottish scientist and researcher; who discovered that a simple and common “led” type bulb is capable of transmitting data, equal or even better than conventional antennas or Internet “routers”.
Technically speaking, the LIFI allows data transmission rates of up to 10 GB per second. What does this mean? For example, in LIFI you can download large files and videos in high resolution, some 30 films at least, in just 60 seconds. Unbelievable, right?
Its creator has stated that any light source next to a microchip, is useful for efficient data transmitions. This invention was presented at the Technology Fair held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES, for its acronym in English, in 2012; but it was not until now that Haas has shown its potential, because previous tests had been down at a very low level using two clocks. Today it was possible to demonstrate the power of LIFI.
The scientist explained that in the previous test, the two clocks demonstrated data transmission through the terminal, when their screens were illuminated. But now, out of small laboratories and in macro, the test was performed in an industrial area in the of capital of Estonia; achieving effective data transmissions of up to 1 GB per second. Definitely leaves WIFI speed behind.
Moreover, its inventor says that it’s not only that it can be faster; but the connection through LIFI ensures greater security than that offered by WIFI, a very important fact to evaluate by its users. Also, the LIFI, leaves behind very real possibility of the passwords or access of “routers” being “violated” and the annoying signal “theft”; since, even if we are not knowledgeable about the matter, we know that light does not penetrate walls, so it would be impossible to achieve connection with the bulb of another user.
Finally, Haas announced that the LIFI does not interfere with the functioning of other electronic equipment. So wherever you look, it guarantees total success. Will we spend 10 more years living in a WIFI world before LIFI dethrones it? Dawn will come and we will see.
ALFA