Light control method, electronic device and monitoring system

Abstract

The application discloses a light control method, an electronic device and a monitoring system. The method is applied to a monitoring device, and the monitoring device has a corresponding light device. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring a first adjustment instruction; determining a light signal instruction based on the first adjustment instruction and a preset light signal instruction table; controlling the light device to send a light signal according to the light signal instruction, so that the monitoring device receiving the light signal is adjusted based on the light signal. In the foregoing manner, the application avoids the influence of light compensation between monitoring devices and improves the quality of a monitoring picture.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of control, and in particular to a lighting control method, electronic equipment, and monitoring system. Background Technology

[0002] In many locations, surveillance equipment is installed for security purposes. In low-light environments, such as at night, supplementary lighting is needed to improve ambient brightness and ensure accurate monitoring when surveillance equipment is capturing images of distant locations. However, in certain scenarios, when two surveillance devices are monitoring each other while patrolling or tracking a target, the brightness of the supplementary lighting can negatively impact the quality of the surveillance footage. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main purpose of this application is to provide a lighting control method, electronic device, and monitoring system that can solve the technical problem of the impact of supplementary lighting equipment on the monitoring image quality of other monitoring devices.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the first technical solution adopted in this application is: to provide a lighting control method. This method is applied to a monitoring device that has corresponding lighting equipment. The method includes acquiring a first adjustment command; determining a lighting signal command based on the first adjustment command and a preset lighting signal command table; and controlling the lighting equipment to send a lighting signal according to the lighting signal command, so that the monitoring device receiving the lighting signal can adjust itself based on the lighting signal.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the second technical solution adopted in this application is to provide a lighting control method. This method is applied to a monitoring system, which includes a first monitoring device and a second monitoring device, each having corresponding lighting equipment. The method includes: the first monitoring device acquiring a first adjustment command; the first monitoring device determining a lighting signal command based on the first adjustment command and a preset lighting signal command table; the first monitoring device controlling the corresponding lighting equipment to send a lighting signal according to the lighting signal command, so that the monitoring device receiving the lighting signal adjusts based on the lighting signal; in response to receiving the lighting signal, the second monitoring device determining a corresponding second adjustment command according to the lighting signal and a preset lighting signal command table; and the second monitoring device adjusting according to the second adjustment command and its monitoring status.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the third technical solution adopted in this application is to provide an electronic device. This electronic device includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores program data, which can be executed by the processor to implement the method described in the first technical solution.

[0007] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the fourth technical solution adopted in this application is to provide a monitoring system. This monitoring system includes at least two monitoring devices, each equipped with corresponding lighting devices, and the monitoring devices implement the method described in the second technical solution.

[0008] The beneficial effects of this application are: by acquiring a first adjustment instruction, and based on the information in the first adjustment instruction, finding the required light signal instruction in a preset light signal instruction table. Furthermore, controlling the corresponding lighting device to send a light signal according to the found light signal instruction, enabling the monitoring device receiving the light signal to adjust itself based on the light signal, thereby preventing its own monitoring method from affecting the monitoring image of the monitoring device emitting the light signal, and improving the quality of its monitoring image. Attached Figure Description

[0009] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the surveillance footage;

[0011] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the first embodiment of the lighting control method of this application;

[0012] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the second embodiment of the lighting control method of this application;

[0013] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the third embodiment of the lighting control method of this application;

[0014] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a monitoring device's patrol.

[0015] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the fourth embodiment of the lighting control method of this application;

[0016] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating the fifth embodiment of the lighting control method of this application;

[0017] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the sixth embodiment of the lighting control method of this application;

[0018] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the seventh embodiment of the lighting control method of this application;

[0019] Figure 10This is a flowchart illustrating the eighth embodiment of the lighting control method of this application;

[0020] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating the ninth embodiment of the lighting control method of this application;

[0021] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating the tenth embodiment of the lighting control method of this application;

[0022] Figure 13 This is a flowchart illustrating the eleventh embodiment of the lighting control method of this application;

[0023] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the electronic device of this application;

[0024] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the monitoring system of this application;

[0025] Figure 16 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the monitoring system of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or apparatuses.

[0028] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0029] In some scenarios, the supplemental lighting equipment of surveillance devices may interfere with other surveillance equipment that is currently monitoring the device. (See reference...) Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a monitoring screen. The left side shows the monitoring screen under normal conditions, while the right side shows the monitoring screen when other monitoring devices are providing supplementary lighting. Therefore, this application adopts the method described in the following embodiments to reduce or avoid the occurrence of the above-mentioned problems.

[0030] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the first embodiment of the lighting control method of this application. The method is applied to a monitoring device, which has corresponding lighting equipment. The method includes the following steps:

[0031] S11: Obtain the first adjustment instruction.

[0032] The first adjustment command is an adjustment command issued by the monitoring device based on an event that may affect the quality of its own monitoring image. In one embodiment, the first adjustment command may be generated when the monitoring device detects an event in its monitoring image that affects the quality of the monitoring image. In one embodiment, a sensor is installed at a corresponding location on the monitoring device, which can react to the intensity of light, and the first adjustment command may be generated based on the sensor detecting a certain intensity of light.

[0033] S12: Determine the light signal command based on the first adjustment command and the preset light signal command table.

[0034] Upon receiving an adjustment command, it indicates that the monitoring equipment's own monitoring screen has been affected, requiring a prompt message to instruct the affected equipment to make adjustments. Once the monitoring equipment determines the specific adjustment method required for the affected equipment based on actual needs or preset commands, it will search a preset light signal command table for the light signal command corresponding to that adjustment method. The light signal command table includes at least one light signal command, which includes commands related to the adjustment method. Each light signal command in the table corresponds to a unique light emission method.

[0035] For example, if a monitoring device determines that the problem in its own monitoring screen is excessive light intensity, it will determine the instruction required from the other device to reduce the light intensity. Alternatively, when it determines that the problem in its own monitoring screen is excessive light intensity, it will first send an instruction to adjust the monitoring direction according to preset instructions, requiring the other device to turn left or right, thereby reducing the light intensity.

[0036] S13: Control the lighting equipment to send lighting signals according to the lighting signal instructions, so that the monitoring equipment receiving the lighting signals can make adjustments based on the lighting signals.

[0037] After the light signal command is determined, the corresponding light equipment is controlled to send a light signal according to the light signal command. Other monitoring equipment that receives the light signal determines the corresponding adjustment method according to the light signal, thereby making adjustments and reducing its impact on the monitoring screen of the monitoring equipment.

[0038] In this embodiment, a first adjustment instruction is obtained, and the required light signal instruction is found in a preset light signal instruction table based on the information in the first adjustment instruction. Further, the corresponding lighting device is controlled to send a light signal according to the found light signal instruction, enabling the monitoring device receiving the light signal to adjust itself based on the light signal, thereby preventing its own monitoring method from affecting the monitoring screen of the monitoring device emitting the light signal. The light signal instruction table makes the adjustment methods of the monitoring device more diverse, thus adapting to various environments and emergencies.

[0039] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a second embodiment of the lighting control method of this application. This method is a further extension of the above embodiment and includes the following steps:

[0040] S21: Acquire light signal transmission records.

[0041] The light signal transmission record can include information such as the time of transmission, the type of light signal command corresponding to the transmitted light signal, and the target of the light signal transmission or the target of the received light signal. The target of the light signal transmission can be determined from information such as the angle of transmission and the light signal's own position and height.

[0042] S22: Adjust the monitoring configuration parameters according to the light signal transmission record.

[0043] After obtaining the light signal transmission record, the monitoring configuration parameters are adjusted according to the time, command type, and target of the light communication, thereby changing the monitoring mode of the monitoring equipment.

[0044] S23: Perform monitoring according to the monitoring configuration parameters and / or send the monitoring configuration parameters to other monitoring devices to reduce the number of light communication operations.

[0045] After adjusting the monitoring configuration parameters, the monitoring equipment adjusts its monitoring method according to the monitoring configuration parameters, thereby reducing the number of light communication operations, saving energy and protecting the environment, and also improving monitoring efficiency.

[0046] In one embodiment, the monitoring configuration parameters can be adjusted according to the light signal transmission records, and then monitoring can be performed according to the monitoring configuration parameters.

[0047] In one embodiment, the monitoring configuration parameters of the monitoring equipment affecting it can be adjusted according to the light signal transmission record, so that it can adjust its monitoring method according to the changed monitoring configuration parameters.

[0048] In one embodiment, the monitoring configuration parameters of the device itself and the monitoring configuration parameters of the monitoring devices that affect it can be adjusted according to the light signal transmission records, so that the monitoring mode can be adjusted according to their respective monitoring configuration parameters.

[0049] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the third embodiment of the lighting control method of this application. This method is a further extension of step S22, and includes the following steps:

[0050] S31: Identify other monitoring devices that have communicated with the monitoring equipment based on the light signal transmission records.

[0051] S32: Obtain monitoring configuration parameters for monitoring devices and other monitoring devices.

[0052] Once other monitoring devices that have communicated with the monitoring equipment through light signal transmission records are identified, the monitoring configuration parameters of these devices are obtained. Furthermore, the monitoring configuration parameters of the device itself are also obtained.

[0053] S33: Adjust the monitoring configuration parameters of the monitoring equipment and / or the monitoring configuration parameters of other monitoring equipment according to the light signal transmission records.

[0054] Based on the information such as the time, target, and command type of the light communication in the light signal transmission record, and combined with the monitoring configuration parameters of the monitoring equipment, the monitoring configuration parameters are adjusted to reduce the number of light communications.

[0055] The object to be adjusted can be its own monitoring configuration parameters, the monitoring configuration parameters of other monitoring devices, or the monitoring configuration parameters of itself and other monitoring devices.

[0056] In the above embodiments, by acquiring the light signal transmission records of the monitoring equipment, analyzing the time, object, and command type of the light communication of the monitoring equipment, and combining the monitoring configuration parameters of the monitoring equipment, the currently set monitoring configuration parameters are adjusted, thereby reducing the number of light communications and improving monitoring efficiency.

[0057] The following specific embodiment will be used to illustrate the above embodiments in more detail.

[0058] In a given scenario, there are multiple IPCs (IP Cameras, network cameras). (Refer to...) Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a monitoring device's patrol. IPC1 and IPC2 have a preset position 3 for simultaneous patrol. When patrolling at this preset position 3, their supplementary lights will affect the other's monitoring image. When this interference occurs, IPC1 or IPC2 notifies the other monitoring device to reduce the light intensity to ensure the quality of the monitoring image. After obtaining the light signal transmission record of IPC1, analysis shows that it always communicates with IPC2 in light during the corresponding time period, and the light signal command type is to reduce the light intensity. IPC1 further obtains its own monitoring configuration parameters and IPC2's monitoring configuration parameters and makes corresponding adjustments, changing their monitoring methods to reduce the number of subsequent light communications. For example, adjusting the preset monitoring position or the monitoring time. When the monitoring trajectory of an IPC has preset positions that need to be monitored at the same time, the monitoring time of the preset position is staggered to avoid the light affecting the image acquisition quality during simultaneous patrol, and also to expand the monitoring range by monitoring the same area simultaneously. When the monitoring trajectories of IPCs have preset positions that need to be monitored at the same time, the monitoring preset position of another IPC at that time is adjusted to another preset position, thereby avoiding mutual interference and expanding the monitoring range.

[0059] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the fourth embodiment of the lighting control method of this application. This method is a further extension of the above embodiments and includes the following steps:

[0060] S41: Acquire light signal transmission records.

[0061] The light signal transmission record can include information such as the time of transmission, the type of light signal command corresponding to the transmitted light signal, and the target of the light signal transmission or the target of the received light signal. The target of the light signal transmission can be determined from information such as the angle of transmission and the light signal's own position and height.

[0062] S42: Update the light signal instruction table according to the light signal transmission record.

[0063] S43: Send the updated light signal command table to other monitoring devices.

[0064] The light signal command table is updated based on the light signal transmission records to better suit the current monitoring scenarios of the surveillance equipment. After the update is complete, the updated light signal command table is sent to all other monitoring equipment.

[0065] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 7This is a flowchart illustrating the fifth embodiment of the lighting control method of this application. This method is a further extension of step S42, and includes the following steps:

[0066] S51: Determine the light signal command whose frequency is greater than the preset frequency threshold based on the light signal transmission record.

[0067] The light signal transmission records include the types of light signal commands used by the monitoring equipment. Based on these records, frequently used light signal commands are identified; that is, the type of light signal command whose frequency exceeds a preset frequency threshold is determined as the most frequently used light signal command in the current time period.

[0068] S52: Update the light transmission method of the light command signal in the light signal command table.

[0069] After identifying the frequently used light signal commands, the light transmission method for these commands is modified to allow monitoring equipment and other monitoring devices to receive the light command signals more quickly compared to the previous method.

[0070] For example, in the light signal command table, 1 represents a light on and 0 represents a light off. Suppose that in the light signal transmission records acquired over a certain time period, the frequency of the light signal command "lights dim" exceeds a preset frequency threshold, then its transmission method needs to be changed to a simpler one. If the original transmission method for the light signal command "lights dim" was "on dim on," with the corresponding command code "101," it can be changed to "on on," with the corresponding command code "11." A shorter transmission method allows monitoring equipment and other monitoring devices to receive the light command signal faster, reducing communication time.

[0071] S53: Send the updated light signal command table to other monitoring devices.

[0072] The updated light signal command table is sent to all other monitoring devices to update their stored light signal command tables.

[0073] In the above embodiments, the light signal command table of this application can use binary for light encoding. Since supplementary lights typically only have on / off states, they can correspond to binary 1 and 0. A sequence of light on / off states is used to correspond to a light signal command.

[0074] Furthermore, to facilitate the monitoring equipment at the other end in knowing the start and end of the light signal, the light signal instruction table uses the light emission mode of turning on the light as the start and end of the light instruction signal. That is, when the light signal is "11011", its actual corresponding encoded signal is "101".

[0075] The light signal command corresponds to a constant interval of short-time off-light transmission. For example, when the light signal is "11011", "1" and "0" correspond to the constants of light on and off, with an execution time of 1 second. There are short-time off-light intervals between these constants, during which the light is off. These intervals can be 100 milliseconds. When the monitoring equipment controls the lighting equipment to send light signals, the constants must be greater than the camera's exposure time to prevent the light from flickering too quickly, which could cause the monitoring equipment at the other end to fail to receive the light signal.

[0076] In addition to lighting signal command tables related to the adjustment methods of monitoring equipment, other signal commands can also be included, such as "accept" and "reject" commands. Alternatively, in certain scenarios, special signal commands such as "alarm linkage" can be set. Some general or commonly used signal commands can be pre-defined and cannot be changed, making the lighting signal command table applicable to communication between devices across systems.

[0077] In the above embodiments, communication via light signals enables timely communication with the peer monitoring equipment when the monitoring image is affected, allowing for prompt adjustments and improving the quality of the monitoring image. Furthermore, by analyzing the light communication process between monitoring devices, the monitoring methods of the monitoring equipment are optimized and adjusted based on the analysis results, thereby improving monitoring efficiency.

[0078] Reference Figure 8 , Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the sixth embodiment of the lighting control method of this application. This method is a further extension of the above embodiments and includes the following steps:

[0079] S61: In response to receiving a light signal, determine a matching light signal command based on the light signal and a preset light signal command table.

[0080] S62: Determine the second adjustment command corresponding to the light signal command.

[0081] The light signal command table includes at least one light signal command, which includes commands related to the adjustment method. Each light signal command in the table corresponds to a unique light emission method.

[0082] Upon receiving a light signal, the corresponding light signal command is determined based on the light signal transmission method and a preset light signal command table. The adjustment method corresponding to this light signal is further determined, thereby identifying a second adjustment command.

[0083] S63: Adjustments shall be made in accordance with the second adjustment instruction and the monitoring status of the monitoring equipment.

[0084] In accordance with the second adjustment instruction and its own monitoring situation, the monitoring method is adjusted to avoid affecting the other party's monitoring footage.

[0085] Reference Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the seventh embodiment of the lighting control method of this application. This method is a further extension of step S63, and includes the following steps:

[0086] S71: Acquire monitoring images.

[0087] When the second adjustment instruction includes an action adjustment instruction, which is an instruction requiring the user to adjust the monitoring method, further adjustments need to be made based on the user's own monitoring situation. First, the user acquires their own monitoring images to assess the monitoring situation.

[0088] S72: Determine whether the target event exists in the monitoring image.

[0089] A target event is defined as the presence of a target object in a surveillance image that needs to be monitored. The target object can be a person, an object, an area, or other similar information.

[0090] If yes, proceed to step S73. If no, proceed to step S74.

[0091] S73: Monitor according to the current monitoring configuration parameters.

[0092] Instead of adjusting its monitoring method according to the second adjustment instruction, it continues to monitor by maintaining its current monitoring configuration parameters.

[0093] S74: Monitor according to the monitoring configuration parameters adjusted in accordance with the second adjustment instruction.

[0094] Adjust its monitoring method according to the second adjustment instruction, and continue monitoring according to the adjusted monitoring configuration parameters.

[0095] Reference Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the eighth embodiment of the lighting control method of this application. This method is a further extension of step S63, and includes the following steps:

[0096] S81: Get the adjustment results.

[0097] After receiving a second adjustment instruction, which includes an action adjustment command, the monitoring device obtains an adjustment result based on whether it adjusts according to the second adjustment instruction. If it does not adjust its monitoring mode according to the second adjustment instruction, the adjustment result is "rejected"; if it adjusts according to the second adjustment instruction, the adjustment result is "accepted".

[0098] S82: Determine the lighting signal command corresponding to the adjustment result based on the adjustment result and the lighting signal command table.

[0099] In the lighting signal command table, determine the lighting signal command that corresponds to the adjustment result.

[0100] S83: Control the lighting equipment to send a lighting signal according to the lighting signal instruction corresponding to the adjustment result, so that the monitoring equipment receiving the lighting signal can obtain the adjustment result of the monitoring equipment.

[0101] According to the found light signal instruction, a light signal corresponding to the adjustment result is sent to the remote monitoring equipment, so that the remote monitoring equipment can obtain its own adjustment result based on the received light signal. This allows the remote monitoring equipment to make further control adjustments based on its adjustment result.

[0102] For example, in a scenario where IPC1 and IPC2 are patrolling, if they happen to be shining their lights at each other and the resulting image quality is poor, IPC1 will send a light signal to IPC2, requesting IPC2 to reduce the brightness of its supplementary lights. Upon receiving the light signal, IPC2 analyzes its own monitoring screen for any target events. If no target event exists, it agrees, adjusts its own light brightness according to the signal, and replies with a "received" light signal. If a target event exists, it does not adjust its light brightness according to the signal and replies with a "rejected" light signal. When IPC1 receives a "rejected" light signal, it considers reducing its own supplementary light brightness to minimize the impact on IPC2's monitoring screen.

[0103] Reference Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating the ninth embodiment of the lighting control method of this application. The method is applied to a monitoring system, which includes a first monitoring device and a second monitoring device. The first and second monitoring devices have corresponding lighting devices. The method includes the following steps:

[0104] S91: The first monitoring device receives the first adjustment command.

[0105] The first adjustment command is an adjustment command issued by the first monitoring device based on an event that may affect the quality of its own monitoring image. In one embodiment, the first adjustment command may be generated when the first monitoring device detects an event in its own monitoring image that affects the quality of the monitoring image. In one embodiment, a sensor is installed at a corresponding location on the first monitoring device, which can react to the intensity of light, and the first adjustment command may be generated based on the sensor detecting a certain intensity of light.

[0106] S92: The first monitoring device determines the light signal command based on the first adjustment command and the preset light signal command table.

[0107] Upon receiving an adjustment command, it indicates that the monitoring equipment's own monitoring screen has been affected, requiring a prompt message to instruct the affected equipment to make adjustments. Once the first monitoring equipment determines the specific adjustment method required for the affected equipment based on actual needs or preset commands, it will search a preset light signal command table for the light signal command corresponding to that adjustment method. The light signal command table includes at least one light signal command, which includes commands related to the adjustment method. Each light signal command in the table corresponds to a unique light emission method.

[0108] S93: The first monitoring device controls the lighting device corresponding to the first monitoring device to send a lighting signal according to the lighting signal instruction, so that the monitoring device receiving the lighting signal can make adjustments based on the lighting signal.

[0109] After the light signal instruction is determined, the first monitoring device controls the corresponding lighting device to send a light signal according to the light signal instruction. Other monitoring devices that receive the light signal determine the corresponding adjustment method according to the light signal, thereby making adjustments and reducing its impact on the monitoring screen of the monitoring device.

[0110] S94: In response to receiving a light signal, the second monitoring device determines the corresponding second adjustment command based on the light signal and a preset light signal command table.

[0111] S95: The second monitoring device makes adjustments based on the second adjustment instruction and the monitoring status of the second monitoring device.

[0112] After receiving the light signal, the second monitoring device determines the corresponding light signal command based on the light signal transmission method and a preset light signal command table. It then further determines the adjustment method corresponding to the light signal, thereby determining the second adjustment command.

[0113] The second monitoring device adjusts its monitoring method according to the determined second adjustment instruction and its own monitoring status, thereby avoiding affecting the other party's monitoring screen.

[0114] In this embodiment, the monitoring device can implement the method provided by any of the first to eighth embodiments of the above-described lighting control method and possible combinations thereof.

[0115] The same or similar steps in this embodiment can be referred to the description in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0116] Reference Figure 12 , Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating the tenth embodiment of the lighting control method of this application. The method is applied to a monitoring system, which includes a monitoring platform, a first monitoring device, and a second monitoring device. The first and second monitoring devices have corresponding lighting devices, and the monitoring platform is communicatively connected to the first and second monitoring devices. This method is a further extension of the ninth embodiment. The method includes the following steps:

[0117] S101: The first monitoring device sends a light signal transmission record to the monitoring platform.

[0118] The first monitoring device sends a record of light signal transmissions for a specific time period to the monitoring platform. This record can include information such as the time the light signal was transmitted, the type of light signal command corresponding to the transmitted signal, and the target of the light signal transmission or the received light signal. The target of the light signal transmission can be determined from information such as the angle of transmission and the device's own position and height.

[0119] The light signal transmission record can be sent to the monitoring platform by the first monitoring device itself, or it can be sent according to the instructions of the monitoring platform.

[0120] S102: The monitoring platform identifies the second monitoring device that has communicated with the first monitoring device through light signals based on the light signal transmission records.

[0121] The monitoring platform identifies the device communicating with the first monitoring device based on the light signal transmission records reported by the first monitoring device. It then retrieves information about this device and its light signal transmission records from the system network. If the light signal transmission records of this device match those reported by the first monitoring device, it is determined that this device is a second monitoring device that has communicated with the first monitoring device. If the information of this device cannot be found, or if its information does not match the light signal transmission records reported by the first monitoring device, it is determined that no second monitoring device has communicated with the first monitoring device. In this case, there is a possibility that the light signal command has been simulated, and the monitoring platform can promptly alert the user.

[0122] Furthermore, when the monitoring equipment receives a light signal, it can also report to the monitoring platform to query whether other monitoring equipment is transmitting light signals, thereby determining whether the light signal is an analog transmission signal.

[0123] By querying and matching light signals through the monitoring platform, situations where simulated transmission signals occur can be detected in a timely manner, enabling users to make corresponding adjustments or take appropriate actions.

[0124] Furthermore, after the monitoring equipment confirms through the monitoring platform that the light signal is genuine, it can record the location and related characteristic information of the transmitting device. This allows it to compare the signal with the pre-saved location and characteristic information when receiving light information from the transmitting device again, thus confirming the authenticity of the light signal without needing to request confirmation from the monitoring platform again.

[0125] S103: The monitoring platform obtains the monitoring configuration parameters of the first and second monitoring devices.

[0126] After identifying the monitoring device to be used for light communication, obtain its monitoring configuration parameters.

[0127] S104: The monitoring platform adjusts the monitoring configuration parameters of the first monitoring device and / or the monitoring configuration parameters of the second monitoring device to reduce the number of times the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device communicate with each other using lights.

[0128] The monitoring platform adjusts the monitoring configuration parameters based on information such as the time, target, and command type of the light communication in the light signal transmission record, combined with the monitoring configuration parameters of the monitoring equipment. The adjusted monitoring configuration parameters are then sent to the corresponding monitoring equipment, thereby reducing the number of light communications.

[0129] In one embodiment, the monitoring configuration parameters of the first monitoring device can be adjusted according to the light signal transmission record, so that the first monitoring device can monitor according to the changed monitoring configuration parameters.

[0130] In one embodiment, the monitoring configuration parameters of the second monitoring device can be adjusted according to the light signal transmission record, so that the second monitoring device can perform monitoring according to the changed monitoring configuration parameters.

[0131] In one embodiment, the monitoring configuration parameters of the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device can be adjusted according to the light signal transmission records, so that they adjust the monitoring mode according to their respective monitoring configuration parameters.

[0132] Reference Figure 13 , Figure 13 This is a flowchart illustrating the eleventh embodiment of the lighting control method of this application. The method is applied to a monitoring system, which includes a monitoring platform, a first monitoring device, and a second monitoring device. The first and second monitoring devices have corresponding lighting devices, and the monitoring platform is communicatively connected to the first and second monitoring devices. This method is a further extension of the ninth embodiment. The method includes the following steps:

[0133] S111: The first and second monitoring devices send light signal transmission records to the monitoring platform.

[0134] The first and second monitoring devices send their light signal transmission records for a recent period to the monitoring platform. These records may include the time the light signal was transmitted, the type of light signal command corresponding to the transmitted signal, and the target of the light signal transmission or the received light signal. The target of the light signal transmission can be determined from information such as the angle of transmission and the device's own position and height.

[0135] The light signal transmission record can be sent to the monitoring platform by the first and second monitoring devices themselves, or it can be sent by the first and second monitoring devices according to the instructions of the monitoring platform.

[0136] S112: The monitoring platform determines the light signal command whose frequency is greater than the preset frequency threshold based on the light signal transmission record.

[0137] The light signal transmission records include the types of light signal commands used by the monitoring equipment. Based on the light signal transmission records, the monitoring platform determines the most frequently used light signal commands. That is, the type of light signal command whose usage frequency exceeds a preset frequency threshold is determined as the most frequently used light signal command by the monitoring equipment during that time period.

[0138] S113: Update the light transmission method of the light command signal in the light signal command table.

[0139] After identifying the frequently used light signal commands, the monitoring platform modifies the light transmission method for these commands, enabling the monitoring equipment and other monitoring devices to receive the light command signals more quickly compared to the previous method.

[0140] S114: Send the updated light signal command table to the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device to update the light signal command table stored in the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device.

[0141] The updated light signal command table is sent to all other monitoring devices to update their stored light signal command tables.

[0142] Some common or frequently used signal commands can be pre-defined and cannot be changed, so that the light signal command table can be used for communication between devices across systems.

[0143] In the above embodiments, the light signal instruction table may include other signal instructions besides those related to the adjustment method of the monitoring equipment, such as "accept" and "reject" signals. Alternatively, in certain scenarios, special signal instructions such as "linked alarm" may be set.

[0144] After the monitoring equipment sends a "linked alarm" light signal, it can send an alarm message to the monitoring studio. If no processing information for the alarm message is received, the monitoring platform uses the monitoring equipment to perform facial recognition or search historical video to find the activity path or location of the management personnel. Then, it uses the monitoring equipment closest to the management personnel to send a "linked alarm" light signal to them to notify them to take appropriate action. Alternatively, it can notify the administrator's mobile terminal to take appropriate action.

[0145] In the embodiments described in this application, the lighting equipment used by the monitoring device may include visible light or invisible light. Visible light may include white light, and invisible light may include infrared light. In some scenarios, using invisible light can avoid affecting the target object, and invisible light is also not easily perceived by the target object, reducing the probability of the lighting control method in this application being cracked and identified. When it is necessary to use lighting equipment to send light signals to target management personnel or others to complete message notification, visible light can be used to transmit the light signals.

[0146] like Figure 14 As shown, Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the electronic device of this application.

[0147] The electronic device includes a processor 110 and a memory 120.

[0148] Processor 110 controls the operation of electronic devices. Processor 110 may also be referred to as a CPU (Central Processing Unit). Processor 110 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal sequence processing capabilities. Processor 110 may also be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal sequence processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. A general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0149] The memory 120 stores the instructions and program data required for the processor 110 to operate.

[0150] The processor 110 is used to execute instructions to implement the method provided by any of the first to eighth embodiments and possible combinations thereof in the aforementioned lighting control method of this application.

[0151] like Figure 15 As shown, Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the monitoring system of this application.

[0152] The monitoring system includes at least two monitoring devices 210. These monitoring devices may include the electronic devices described above in this application. The monitoring devices 210 are capable of implementing the methods provided in any of the ninth to eleventh embodiments of the aforementioned lighting control method and possible combinations thereof.

[0153] like Figure 16 As shown, Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second embodiment of the monitoring system of this application.

[0154] The monitoring system includes a monitoring platform 310 and at least two monitoring devices 320. These monitoring devices may include the electronic equipment described above in this application. The monitoring platform 310 and the monitoring devices 320 are communicatively connected to implement the method provided in any of the ninth to eleventh embodiments and possible combinations thereof of the aforementioned lighting control method of this application.

[0155] In summary, by acquiring the first adjustment command and searching for the required light signal command in a preset light signal command table based on the information in the first adjustment command, the corresponding lighting device is controlled to send a light signal according to the found light signal command. This allows the monitoring device receiving the light signal to adjust itself based on the light signal, thereby preventing its own monitoring method from affecting the monitoring screen of the monitoring device emitting the light signal.

[0156] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed methods and devices can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of modules or units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed.

[0157] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment, depending on actual needs.

[0158] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0159] If the integrated units in the other embodiments described above are implemented as software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or processor to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0160] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A lighting control method, wherein the lighting control method is applied to a monitoring device, the monitoring device having corresponding lighting equipment, characterized in that, The method includes: Obtain a first adjustment instruction, which is generated based on the detection of an event affecting the quality of the monitoring screen of the monitoring device; Based on the first adjustment instruction, the light signal instruction corresponding to the first adjustment instruction is determined from the preset light signal instruction table; The lighting equipment is controlled to send a lighting signal according to the lighting signal instruction, so that the monitoring equipment receiving the lighting signal can make adjustments based on the lighting signal to reduce the impact of the event on the quality of the monitoring screen.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Acquire light signal transmission records; Adjust the monitoring configuration parameters according to the light signal transmission records; Monitoring is performed according to the monitoring configuration parameters and / or the monitoring configuration parameters are sent to other monitoring devices to reduce the number of light communication operations.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustment of monitoring configuration parameters according to the light signal transmission record includes: Based on the light signal transmission record, identify the other monitoring devices that have communicated with the monitoring device using light signals; Obtain the monitoring configuration parameters of the monitoring device and the other monitoring devices; The monitoring configuration parameters of the monitoring equipment and / or the monitoring configuration parameters of other monitoring equipment are adjusted according to the light signal transmission records.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Acquire light signal transmission records; Update the light signal command table according to the light signal transmission record; The updated light signal command table is sent to other monitoring devices.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step of updating the light signal command table according to the light signal transmission record includes: Based on the light signal transmission record, determine the light signal command whose frequency is greater than a preset frequency threshold; The light transmission method of the light signal commands in the light signal command table is updated; wherein, the updated light transmission method, compared with the previous light transmission method, enables the monitoring device and the other monitoring devices to receive the light signal commands faster; The updated light signal command table is sent to the other monitoring devices.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light signal command in the light signal command table uses the light emission mode of turning on the light as the start and end of the light signal command.

7. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: In response to receiving a light signal, a matching light signal command is determined based on the light signal and a preset light signal command table; Determine a second adjustment command corresponding to the light signal command; Adjustments are made according to the second adjustment instruction and the monitoring status of the monitoring equipment.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second adjustment instruction includes an action adjustment instruction. The adjustment based on the second adjustment instruction and the monitoring status of the monitoring device includes: Acquire surveillance images; Determine whether the target event exists in the monitoring image; If so, monitor according to the current monitoring configuration parameters; If not, monitor according to the monitoring configuration parameters adjusted in accordance with the second adjustment instruction.

9. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, After adjusting according to the second adjustment instruction and the monitoring status of the monitoring device, the following steps are included: Obtain the adjustment results; Based on the adjustment result and the light signal command table, determine the light signal command corresponding to the adjustment result; The lighting equipment is controlled to send a lighting signal according to the lighting signal instruction corresponding to the adjustment result, so that the monitoring equipment receiving the lighting signal can obtain the adjustment result of the monitoring equipment.

10. A lighting control method, wherein the lighting control method is applied to a monitoring system, the monitoring system comprising a first monitoring device and a second monitoring device, the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device having corresponding lighting devices, characterized in that, The method includes: The first monitoring device acquires a first adjustment instruction, which is generated based on the detection of an event that affects the quality of the monitoring image of the first monitoring device; The first monitoring device determines the light signal instruction corresponding to the first adjustment instruction from a preset light signal instruction table based on the first adjustment instruction; The first monitoring device controls the lighting device corresponding to the first monitoring device to send a lighting signal according to the lighting signal instruction, so that the monitoring device receiving the lighting signal can make adjustments based on the lighting signal to reduce the impact of the event on the quality of the monitoring image; In response to receiving the light signal, the second monitoring device determines the corresponding second adjustment command based on the light signal and a preset light signal command table; The second monitoring device makes adjustments based on the second adjustment instruction and the monitoring status of the second monitoring device to reduce the impact of the event on the quality of the monitoring image.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The monitoring system further includes a monitoring platform, which is communicatively connected to the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device. The method further includes: The first monitoring device sends a light signal transmission record to the monitoring platform; The monitoring platform identifies the second monitoring device that has communicated with the first monitoring device using light signals based on the light signal transmission records. The monitoring platform acquires the monitoring configuration parameters of the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device; The monitoring platform adjusts the monitoring configuration parameters of the first monitoring device and / or the monitoring configuration parameters of the second monitoring device to reduce the number of times the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device communicate with each other using lights.

12. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The monitoring system further includes a monitoring platform, which is communicatively connected to the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device. The method further includes: The first monitoring device and the second monitoring device send light signal transmission records to the monitoring platform; The monitoring platform determines the use of light signal commands with a frequency greater than a preset frequency threshold based on the light signal transmission records; The light transmission method of the light signal commands in the light signal command table is updated; wherein, the updated light transmission method, compared with the previous light transmission method, enables the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device to receive the light signal commands faster; The updated light signal command table is sent to the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device to update the light signal command table stored in the first monitoring device and the second monitoring device.

13. An electronic device, characterized in that, It includes a memory and a processor, the memory being used to store program data, the program data being executable by the processor to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-9.

14. A monitoring system, characterized in that, It includes at least two monitoring devices, each monitoring device having corresponding lighting equipment, and the monitoring devices implement the method as described in claims 10-12.

15. The monitoring system according to claim 14, characterized in that, The monitoring system also includes a monitoring platform, which is communicatively connected to the monitoring equipment.

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