Chapter 24Smart Lighting
Jie Lian
Charles L. Brown, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Chapter Menu
Introduction
Background
Smart Lighting Applications
Visible Light Communication (Smart Lighting Communication) System
Conclusion and Outlook
Objectives
- • To become familiar with the concept of smart lighting
- • To become familiar with the development of smart lighting
- • To become familiar with the applications of smart lighting
24.1 Introduction
Due to the fast growth of the global population and the development of the modern cities, about 50% of the global population lives in the cities. In addition, this ratio will increase continuously to 70% by 2020 [1]. Such large urban population is a new challenge for city management and city planners. Therefore, intelligent buildings and environment, especially in regard to efficient energy management, should be designed and applied properly.
Considering energy consumption, electrical energy is widely used in lighting, industrial production, communication, broadcasting, and so on. Lighting occupies about 
of electrical energy consumption around the world. In addition, around 
of greenhouse gases is generated for lighting [2]. Additionally, municipalities and other local ...
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