Underwater Wireless Communication Based on QR Code

Explore an innovative underwater wireless communication system designed for divers in this conference talk from UbiComp/ISWC 2023. Delve into the challenges of underwater communication and discover how UQRCom, a novel system based on QR code technology, addresses issues such as color cast, contrast reduction, and light interference. Learn about the system's performance in real-world experiments and simulations, including its impressive communication distance of 11.2 meters and data rates suitable for voice communication. Gain insights into how this technology could revolutionize diver communication, moving beyond the limitations of traditional hand gestures and overcoming the severe attenuation that hinders RF-based wireless communication underwater.