The only thing Vyv technology has in common with UV is that they are both antimicrobial in nature. That is where the comparison ends.
UV occurs in the 100-380nm range. The wavelengths that are most germicidal and therefore most used for sterilization or disinfection occur from 200-280nm. UV light works by penetrating much further into the nucleus of microbes, destroying nucleic acids and therefore disrupting their DNA. The DNA damage accumulates leaving cells unable to perform vital functions and causing cell death. Because humans also have DNA, and because that DNA is damaged by UV wavelengths, this form of light at disinfecting or sterilizing doses is simply not safe for human exposure. UV can only be used when exposed areas are not occupied or in spaces that are enclosed and have no risk of human exposure.
UV also has the burden of being cumbersome, often expensive, short useful lifetime and not appropriate for traditional overhead lighting applications; where Vyv’s LED technology is continuous, provides high quality white light, is relatively inexpensive, and offers long reliable lifetime.
Equally important when it comes to certain materials, UV light breaks down the chemical bonds in plastics, gaskets, insulation, and similar materials. Vyv does not have any impact on these materials, making it ideal for applications where the damaging effects of UV are undesirable or impractical.
In summary, Vyv technology is not ultraviolet (UV). It is within the visible light spectrum and acts using a completely different killing mechanism than UV.