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Definition, quantifying, frequency and light intensity consideration of flicker
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3. Contents Definition of Flicker Quantifying flicker
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Contents
Definition of Flicker
Quantifying flicker
Flicker vs. frequency
Flicker vs. light intensity
Conclusion

4. Definition of Flicker 1. Definition in the IEEE 802.15.7 [1]
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Definition of Flicker
1. Definition in the IEEE [1]
Flicker refers to the fluctuation of the brightness of light. To avoid flicker, the changes in brightness must fall within the maximum flickering time period (MFTP). The MFTP is defined as the maximum time period over which the light intensity can change without the human eye perceiving it.
2. Definition in the IEEE Standard P1789 [2]
Flicker is a rapid and repeated change over time in the brightness of light.
3. Classification [2]
Visible Flicker: Flicker that is perceivable by human viewer.
Invisible Flicker: Flicker that is not perceivable by a human viewer.
[1] Sridhar Rajagopal-Samsung Electronics, Richard D. Roberts-Intel and Sang Kyu Lim-ETRI, “IEEE Visible Light Communication: Modulation and Dimming Support,” IEEE Communication Magazine, March 2012
[2] Arnold Wilkins, Jennifer Veitch and Brad Lehman, “LED Lighting Flicker and Potential Health Concerns: IEEE Standard PAR1789 Update,” Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2010 IEEE, pp , Sept

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Quantifying flicker
Figure. Periodic waveform characteristics used in the calculation of flicker metrics [3]
[3] U.S. Department of Energy, “Solid-state Lighting Technology Fact Sheet – Flicker” [Online], March Available:

6. Figure. Light Output from LED at 100Hz and flicker parameters [3]
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Figure. Light Output from LED at 100Hz and flicker parameters [3]
[3] U.S. Department of Energy, “Solid-state Lighting Technology Fact Sheet – Flicker” [Online], March Available:

7. Flicker vs. modulation frequency
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Flicker vs. modulation frequency
Figure. Patents responding as a function of flash frequency [2]
The former are associated with visible flicker, typically within the range ~3- ~70Hz [2]
The upper frequency limit above which high frequency flicker ceases to have biological effects is not known [2]
As noted in the table below, much of the literature might suggest that ~160Hz – ~200Hz may be a sufficient limit for flicker to have negligible biological effects in some lighting applications, but note that none of the literature considers the eyes in motion across a high spatial contrast [2].
[2] Arnold Wilkins, Jennifer Veitch and Brad Lehman, “LED Lighting Flicker and Potential Health Concerns: IEEE Standard PAR1789 Update,” Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2010 IEEE, pp , Sept

8. Flicker vs. modulation frequency
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Flicker vs. modulation frequency
While there is no widely accepted optimal flicker frequency number, a frequency greater than 200 Hz (MFTP < 5 ms) is generally considered safe [1].
visible flicker, typically within the range ~3- ~70Hz [2]
Invisible flicker: there is no upper limit. But < 200Hz can be considered to be safe[2]
Low-frequency flicker (on the order of Hz; cf. Ref. 14) may add extra noise to the neural Activity [2].
[1] Sridhar Rajagopal-Samsung Electronics, Richard D. Roberts-Intel and Sang Kyu Lim-ETRI, “IEEE Visible Light Communication: Modulation and Dimming Support,” IEEE Communication Magazine, March 2012
[2] Arnold Wilkins, Jennifer Veitch and Brad Lehman, “LED Lighting Flicker and Potential Health Concerns: IEEE Standard PAR1789 Update,” Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2010 IEEE, pp , Sept

9. Flicker vs. modulation frequency
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Flicker vs. modulation frequency a) b)
Figure. Modulation rate range in VLC (a) and in OCC (b) to mitigate flicker

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Flicker vs. brightness
Brightness. Stimulation in the scotopic or low mesopic range (below about 1 cd/m2) has a low risk and the risk increases monotonically with log luminance in the high mesopic and photopic range [2].
[1]
IEC60825 NIR Safety Limits [3]
[1] Sridhar Rajagopal-Samsung Electronics, Richard D. Roberts-Intel and Sang Kyu Lim-ETRI, “IEEE Visible Light Communication: Modulation and Dimming Support,” IEEE Communication Magazine, March 2012
[2] Arnold Wilkins, Jennifer Veitch and Brad Lehman, “LED Lighting Flicker and Potential Health Concerns: IEEE Standard PAR1789 Update,” Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2010 IEEE, pp , Sept
[3] Rick Roberts [Intel] LOS Link Budget, IEEE a, July 2015.

11. Conclusion Human eyes safety must be considered.
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Conclusion
Human eyes safety must be considered.
Frequency range < 100Hz is visible flicker range to human eye, can be used to modulate light but request high consideration to eye safety. Brightness/light intensity is limited here.
Frequency range > 100Hz is low-flicker to human eye (can be considered as invisible flicker), can be used to modulate light with consideration to eye safety.
Frequency range > 200Hz can be considered as safe range to modulate light. However, long-time use may still have some potential health concerns.