
LiFiNEO
Dalkia
EHPAD Les Eglantines
- Solution: semi-transparent rectangle module detecting messages transmitted by LED light
- Integration: sticking on badges
- Surface: 17cm²
- Location: Frossay, France
- Project duration: 1 an
The project
Smart communication network via light
The EHPAD Les Eglantines is benefiting from the innovative Dalkia Smart Lighting Services solution for its lighting, with the implementation of a geolocation communication system via light, based on LiFi technology. Dalkia is deploying the Voice on Light or VoLTM concept developed by LiFiNEO to broadcast information through lighting. A new system of more efficient LEDs equips the healthcare facility. The luminous messages broadcasted are detected thanks to badges equipped with ASCA® photovoltaic films. The solar films are used as sensors. They are highly sensitive to light and can detect even very small changes in lighting. The film is thin and flexible and fits perfectly on the compact access badges of the nursing staff.
The intelligent communication network enables the deployment of specific digital services with features that improve the comfort of caregivers and patients. The lighting is adapted according to the presence of the teams or the external luminosity, generating up to 80% energy savings. Staff can also consult patient files instantly and securely when their badges are located at the entrance to the rooms. Also equipped with accelerometers, the badges detect falls or accidents and quickly alert nearby staff through the lighting network. The result is greater comfort within the establishment.
Ease of deployment


"The collaboration associating our ASCA® technology with smart lighting and Lifi perfectly reflects ASCA's desire to create an innovative ecosystem enabling the development of solutions at the service of users. Thanks to ASCA® film, we can imagine all kinds of asset tracking applications allowing to geolocate goods and people to answer security and optimization issues."
Key information
Project steps
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Contact and project study phaseJune 2020
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Prototyping and fine-tuningJanuary 2021
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Production of modulesMarch 2021
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Deployment within the institutionJune 2021
Implementation
Mission | Stakeholder |
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Design of the communication network | Lifineo |
Definition of the application cases | Dalkia |
Design of modules | ASCA |
Production of modules | ASCA |
Deployment | Dalkia, Lifineo |
Project team

Business Developer

Project management
Project
Intelligent lighting at the EHPAD Les Eglantines