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High‑Speed Wireless Communications Using Reflected Laser Light

High‑Speed Wireless Communications Using Reflected Laser Light (System and Method of High‑Speed Wireless Communications Using Reflected Laser Light, Tech ID: 23‑007)

Technology Overview: This technology enables high‑speed wireless data transmission using reflected laser light, offering an alternative to traditional RF‑based communications. The system modulates data onto a laser beam and recovers information from reflected optical signals, enabling secure, high‑bandwidth communication without direct line‑of‑sight receivers. This approach reduces spectrum congestion and is inherently resistant to RF interference, making it suitable for dense or sensitive environments.

Industry Pain Point: RF‑based wireless systems face bandwidth limitations, interference, and security vulnerabilities.

NJIT Solution: This optical method enables high‑data‑rate, interference‑resistant wireless communications using reflected laser signals.

Key Features & Advantages

  • High‑bandwidth optical wireless communication
  • Reduced RF interference and congestion
  • Supports non‑line‑of‑sight data recovery
  • Enhanced security through optical signaling

Development Stage: TRL 3–4 – Algorithmic and laboratory‑scale validation completed.

Target Markets

  • Secure wireless communications
  • Defense and aerospace systems
  • High‑density indoor networking

Market Opportunity

  • Global optical wireless (Li‑Fi) market (2026): ~$3B
  • CAGR: ~28–30%
  • Projected market size (2035): ~$25–30B

Commercial & IP Details

Inventors: Paa Kwesi Esubonteng, Roberto Rojas‑Cessa

Patent Information:
Category(s):
Computing, Communications & Photonics
For Information, Contact:
Ikechukwu Nwabufo
IP Licensing & Marketing Manager
in49@njit.edu
Inventors:
Paa Kwesi Esubonteng
Roberto Rojas-Cessa
Keywords:
Aerospace
Defense
Interference-Resistant
Patent Pending
Wireless Communication