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FSO-VR: Steerable free space optics link for virtual reality headsets

  • Stony Brook University

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Abstract

In near future, we expect the Virtual Reality (VR) headsets to be wireless and to be demanding data-rate up to Tbps, thus pushing RF technology to the limit. In this work, we explore the possibility of using steerable Free Space Optics (FSO) to create a wireless link between a wall-mounted static transceiver and a VR headset in motion with its user. We describe our architecture, develop a link emulator using off-the-shelf optical devices, analyze the response time of the system and its effect on tolerable motion of the VR headset. We describe an in-band feedback mechanism to track the laser beam between the transceivers in motion. We lay out additional challenges to tackle, so as to unleash the full potential of FSO communications for wearable devices like VR headset.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWearSys 2018 - Proceedings of the 4th ACM Workshop on Wearable Systems and Applications
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery, Inc
Pages11-15
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781450358422
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 10 2018
Event4th ACM Workshop on Wearable Systems and Applications, WearSys 2018 - Munich, Germany
Duration: Jun 10 2018 → …

Publication series

NameWearSys 2018 - Proceedings of the 4th ACM Workshop on Wearable Systems and Applications

Conference

Conference4th ACM Workshop on Wearable Systems and Applications, WearSys 2018
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period06/10/18 → …

Keywords

  • Free space optics
  • Virtual reality

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