Lighting system, terminal device, and mapping setting method for a lighting system

Abstract

The lighting system (1) has a plurality of lighting fixtures (30), a first terminal device (10), and a second terminal device (20). The first terminal device (10) transmits an information signal (s1) containing identification information (ig1) of a lighting fixture group (G1) composed of the plurality of lighting fixtures (30) to a prescribed lighting fixture (30) among the plurality of lighting fixtures (30), and transmits a request signal (s2) for requesting the prescribed lighting fixture (30) to output a unique address (ua) of the prescribed lighting fixture (30) and the identification information (ig1) transmitted from the first terminal device (10). The prescribed lighting fixture (30) outputs the unique address (ua) and the identification information (ig1) when receiving the information signal (s1) and the request signal (s2). The second terminal device (20) displays the accepted information (ir) when accepting the unique address (ua) and the identification information (ig1) output from the prescribed lighting fixture (30).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a lighting system, a terminal device, and a mapping setting method for the lighting system. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, lighting systems with multiple lighting fixtures capable of wireless communication were known. As an example of such a lighting system, Patent Document 1 discloses a lighting system comprising multiple lighting fixtures and a terminal device (setter) for establishing a link between the location information and unique addresses of the multiple lighting fixtures. In this lighting system, the illumination state of a specified lighting fixture is changed via operation input to the terminal device, and a person confirms the location of the lighting fixture whose illumination state has changed, thereby establishing a link between the location information and unique addresses of the specified lighting fixtures.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-91637 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0007] As described above, in a lighting system, a terminal device is used to set a mapping that associates the location information of a lighting fixture with a unique address. However, in the lighting system described in Patent Document 1, for example, if the identification of the location of a lighting fixture whose lighting state has changed is incorrect, the mapping setting of the lighting system will be incorrect.

[0008] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a lighting system, etc., that can suppress errors in the mapping settings of the lighting system.

[0009] Solution for solving the problem

[0010] One embodiment of the lighting system of the present invention comprises: a plurality of lighting fixtures, each of the plurality of lighting fixtures having a unique address; a first terminal device holding identification information of a lighting fixture group consisting of the plurality of lighting fixtures, the first terminal device communicating with the plurality of lighting fixtures; and a second terminal device displaying location information indicating the location of the plurality of lighting fixtures and the lighting fixture group, wherein the first terminal device sends an information signal containing the identification information of the lighting fixture group to a specified lighting fixture among the plurality of lighting fixtures, and sends a request signal for requesting the specified lighting fixture to output the unique address of the specified lighting fixture and the identification information sent from the first terminal device; when the specified lighting fixture receives the information signal and the request signal, it outputs the unique address and the identification information; and when the second terminal device accepts the unique address and the identification information output from the specified lighting fixture, it displays acceptance information indicating that the unique address and the identification information have been accepted.

[0011] One embodiment of the terminal device of the present invention includes: a communication unit that communicates with a plurality of lighting fixtures, each having a unique address; a display unit that displays location information indicating the positions of the plurality of lighting fixtures and a group of lighting fixtures composed of the plurality of lighting fixtures; and a control unit that controls the communication unit and the display unit, wherein the control unit sends an information signal containing identification information of the group of lighting fixtures to a specified lighting fixture among the plurality of lighting fixtures via the communication unit, and sends a request signal for the specified lighting fixture to return the unique address of the specified lighting fixture and the identification information sent from the communication unit; and when the unique address and the identification information returned from the specified lighting fixture are received, the display unit displays acceptance information indicating that the unique address and the identification information have been received.

[0012] The mapping setting method for a lighting system of the present invention is a method for mapping and setting a lighting system within a lighting system, wherein the lighting system comprises: a plurality of lighting fixtures, each of the plurality of lighting fixtures having a unique address; a first terminal device holding identification information of a lighting fixture group consisting of the plurality of lighting fixtures, the first terminal device communicating with the plurality of lighting fixtures; and a second terminal device displaying location information indicating the location of the plurality of lighting fixtures and the lighting fixture group. The mapping setting method for the lighting system includes the following steps: the first terminal device sends an information signal containing the identification information of the lighting fixture group to a specified lighting fixture among the plurality of lighting fixtures, and sends a request signal requesting the specified lighting fixture to output the unique address of the specified lighting fixture and the identification information sent from the first terminal device; when the specified lighting fixture receives the information signal and the request signal, it outputs the unique address and the identification information; and after the second terminal device receives the unique address and the identification information output from the specified lighting fixture, it establishes an association between the unique address and the location information of the lighting fixture.

[0013] The effects of the invention

[0014] The lighting system of the present invention can suppress errors in the mapping settings of the lighting system. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates the process of setting up the mapping for the lighting system.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the lighting system according to Embodiment 1.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a block structure diagram showing the lighting system according to Embodiment 1.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the first terminal device included in the lighting system according to Embodiment 1.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of lighting fixtures in the lighting system according to Embodiment 1.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a top view showing the second terminal device included in the lighting system according to Embodiment 1.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a second terminal device in Embodiment 1.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing another example of the screen displayed on the second terminal device in Embodiment 1.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a sequence diagram showing the mapping settings of the lighting system according to Embodiment 1.

[0024] Figure 10 This diagram illustrates the mapping settings of the lighting system according to Embodiment 1.

[0025] Figure 11 It shows the continuation Figure 10 The diagram shows the subsequent mapping settings for the lighting system.

[0026] Figure 12 It shows the continuation Figure 11 The diagram shows the subsequent mapping settings for the lighting system.

[0027] Figure 13 It shows the continuation Figure 12 The diagram shows the subsequent mapping settings for the lighting system.

[0028] Figure 14 This is a block structure diagram showing the lighting system according to Embodiment 2.

[0029] Figure 15 This is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a terminal device according to Embodiment 2. Detailed Implementation

[0030] (Thinking about the process of this invention)

[0031] The lighting system includes multiple lighting fixtures that can communicate wirelessly, as well as terminal devices for setting various parameters for these fixtures. These lighting fixtures may be installed on building components (ceilings, etc.).

[0032] To control the illumination of multiple lighting fixtures installed on building components, it is necessary to know the location information and unique address of each lighting fixture. Therefore, after installing multiple lighting fixtures on the building, a mapping setting is performed to associate the location information of each lighting fixture with its unique address.

[0033] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates a scenario where the mapping settings for lighting system 1 are configured. In this example, an example is described where two lighting systems 1 and 101 are installed on the same floor of a building. Furthermore, this example is for understanding the implementation method and is not prior art.

[0034] Operators that perform mapping settings, for example Figure 1As shown in (a), the operator selects the unique address ua of the lighting fixture 30 displayed on the screen of the terminal device 20 and turns the lighting fixture 30 corresponding to the selected unique address ua on or off, thereby determining the relationship between the position of the lighting fixture 30 and the unique address ua. Then, the operator drags the selected unique address ua on the screen and overlays the unique address ua onto the icon 28 corresponding to the lighting fixture 30, thereby establishing the association between the position information of the lighting fixture 30 and the unique address ua.

[0035] Here, we will describe the case where the mapping settings for one lighting system 1 and the other lighting system 101 are simultaneously performed using both terminal device 20 and terminal device 120. In this case, because the lighting fixtures 130 of the other lighting system 101 are operating, the mapping settings for the one lighting system 1 may sometimes be incorrect. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown in (b), an operator may mistakenly identify a lighting fixture 130 that has been switched on / off via an input from another party's terminal device 120 as a lighting fixture 30 that has been switched on / off according to an indicator from one party's lighting system 1, thus incorrectly mapping it to the icon 128 corresponding to lighting fixture 130. When the mapping is incorrect, finding the incorrectly configured lighting fixture 30 or 130 requires turning multiple lighting fixtures on and off one by one for verification, which requires a significant amount of manpower.

[0036] In response, the lighting system 1 of this embodiment, by having the structure shown below, can suppress errors in the mapping settings of the lighting system 1.

[0037] The embodiments will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the embodiments described below illustrate specific examples of the present invention. The numerical values, shapes, materials, constituent elements, arrangement and connection methods of constituent elements, steps, and order of steps shown in the following embodiments are examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. Additionally, constituent elements in the following embodiments that are not described in the independent claims illustrating an implementation of the present invention will be described as arbitrary constituent elements. The implementation of the present invention is not limited to the existing independent claims and can also be expressed through other independent claims.

[0038] Furthermore, the figures are schematic diagrams and not strictly representational. Additionally, substantially identical structures are labeled with the same reference numerals across the figures, and sometimes repetitive descriptions are omitted or simplified.

[0039] (Implementation Method 1)

[0040] [1-1. Overall Structure of the Lighting System]

[0041] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The overall structure of the lighting system 1 according to Embodiment 1 will be described.

[0042] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the lighting system 1 according to Embodiment 1. Figure 3 This is a block structure diagram of lighting system 1.

[0043] The lighting system 1 involved in this embodiment includes multiple lighting fixtures 30, a communication interface 40, a first terminal device 10, and a second terminal device 20.

[0044] The first terminal device 10 and the second terminal device 20 are different terminal devices. For example, the first terminal device 10 is a dedicated remote control for the lighting system 1, and the second terminal device 20 is a tablet computer or a smartphone. The first terminal device 10 and the second terminal device 20 can communicate using a wireless r1. As a communication method using the wireless r1, NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc., can be used.

[0045] The first terminal device 10 and the multiple lighting fixtures 30 can communicate wirelessly via r2. As a communication method using r2, specific low-power wireless using a 920MHz frequency band, Zigbee, Bluetooth, or WiFi can be used. Alternatively, the first terminal device 10 and the multiple lighting fixtures 30 can communicate via infrared communication.

[0046] Multiple lighting fixtures 30 and communication interface 40 can communicate via wireless r3. As a communication method using wireless r3, specific low-power wireless, Zigbee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or WiFi (registered trademark) using a frequency in the 920MHz band can be used.

[0047] The communication interface 40 and the second terminal device 20 can communicate wirelessly via r4. As a communication method using wireless r4, WiFi (registered trademark) or similar methods can be used.

[0048] The communication interface 40 consists of a wireless access point 41 and a wireless controller 42. The wireless access point 41 is a device for communication access between multiple lighting fixtures 30, using wireless r3 to establish communication connections with the multiple lighting fixtures 30. The wireless controller 42 uses wireless r4 to establish communication connections with the second terminal device 20. The wireless access point 41 and the wireless controller 42 are wired together.

[0049] Furthermore, the wireless access point 41 and the wireless controller 42 can also communicate wirelessly. The communication interface 40 can also communicate with a management server that manages the operation of the lighting system 1. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the communication interface 40 consists of a wireless access point 41 and a wireless controller 42, but is not limited to these. For example, the communication interface 40 may also consist of only the wireless access point 41, which can communicate with the second terminal device 20 via wireless r4.

[0050] [1-2. Structure of the first terminal device, lighting fixture, communication interface, and second terminal device]

[0051] Reference Figures 2-8 The structure of the first terminal device 10, multiple lighting fixtures 30, communication interface 40 and second terminal device 20 of the lighting system 1 described above will be explained.

[0052] The first terminal device 10 is a terminal for controlling the illumination of multiple lighting fixtures 30. The first terminal device 10 is capable of simultaneously controlling the illumination of a lighting fixture group G1 consisting of multiple lighting fixtures 30.

[0053] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the first terminal device 10 of the lighting system 1.

[0054] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first terminal device 10 includes a communication unit 11, an input unit 13, a control unit 15, and a storage unit 16.

[0055] The communication unit 11 consists of a wireless module including an antenna. The communication unit 11 communicates with the second terminal device 20 using wireless r1 and with the lighting fixture 30 using wireless r2.

[0056] The storage unit 16 comprises a memory and a program stored in the memory. The storage unit 16 stores identification information ig1 of a lighting fixture group G1 consisting of multiple lighting fixtures 30. The identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 is, for example, information indicating the channel used in wireless communication between the multiple lighting fixtures 30 and the first terminal device 10. For example, the identification information ig1 is one of 30 channels (CH) present when the first terminal device 10 can communicate with the multiple lighting fixtures 30 using specific low-power wireless communication.

[0057] The input unit 13 accepts various operational inputs. For example, when the input unit 13 accepts a first input for sending identification information ig1 of lighting fixture group G1 to the second terminal device 20, it outputs a signal to the control unit 15 indicating that the first input has been accepted. Similarly, when the input unit 13 accepts a second input for sending identification information ig1 of lighting fixture group G1 to a specified lighting fixture 30, it outputs a signal to the control unit 15 indicating that the second input has been accepted. The specified lighting fixture 30 is a subset of a plurality of lighting fixtures 30. The number of specified lighting fixtures 30 is one or more.

[0058] The control unit 15 is, for example, composed of a microprocessor. The control unit 15 controls the communication unit 11, the input unit 13, and the storage unit 16.

[0059] When the first input is received via the input unit 13, the control unit 15 sends an information signal s1 containing the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to which the specified lighting fixture 30 belongs to the second terminal device 20 via the communication unit 11.

[0060] When the second input is received via the input unit 13, the control unit 15 sends an information signal s1 containing the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to the designated lighting fixture 30 via the communication unit 11. Simultaneously, the control unit 15 sends a request signal s2 to the designated lighting fixture 30 requesting it to output its unique address ua and the identification information ig1 sent from the first terminal device 10. This unique address ua and identification information ig1 are used during the mapping setting of the lighting system 1.

[0061] By reducing the transmission power when using the communication unit 11 to transmit information signal s1 and request signal s2 compared to normal operation, the control unit 15 can reduce the number of lighting fixtures 30 receiving information signal s1 and request signal s2. For example, when the transmission power for controlling the illumination of multiple lighting fixtures 30 is set to P, the first terminal device 10 can transmit information signal s1 and request signal s2 only to designated lighting fixtures 30 by setting the transmission power to 0.1P or more and 0.5P or less. Furthermore, the transmission power of the first terminal device 10 can be adjusted to achieve a desired number of lighting fixtures 30 receiving information signal s1 and request signal s2.

[0062] Figure 5 This diagram shows an example of the configuration of the lighting fixtures 30 included in the lighting system 1. Figure 5 The first terminal device 10 is also shown. Additionally, in Figure 5 The image also shows the lighting fixtures 130, lighting fixture group G2, and first terminal device 110 of the other party's lighting system 101.

[0063] Lighting fixtures 30, such as LED lights, are installed on building components. Figure 5 Nine lighting fixtures 30 are shown, but the invention is not limited to this; more than 100 lighting fixtures 30 may be installed on building components. The term "lighting fixture 30" is sometimes used to refer to all of a plurality of lighting fixtures 30 or to a single lighting fixture 30.

[0064] like Figure 3 As shown, the lighting fixture 30 includes a communication unit 31, a lighting unit 37, and a control unit 35.

[0065] The communication unit 31 consists of a wireless module including an antenna. The communication unit 31 communicates with the wireless access point 41 of the communication interface 40 using the wireless r3. The lighting unit 37 includes, for example, multiple light-emitting diodes or other light sources that emit white, red, green, or blue light.

[0066] The control unit 35 is composed of a microprocessor. The control unit 35 controls the operation of the communication unit 31 and the lighting unit 37, for example, based on control signals output from the first terminal device 10 or the second terminal device 20. The unique address ua of the lighting fixture 30 itself is stored in the memory. The unique address ua can be either a MAC address (Media Access Control address) or a communication address.

[0067] When the designated lighting fixture 30 receives the information signal s1 and the request signal s2 sent from the first terminal device 10, it outputs its unique address ua and the identification information ig1 sent from the first terminal device 10 to the outside. Specifically, the designated lighting fixture 30 sends a signal containing the unique address ua and the identification information ig1 to the communication interface 40.

[0068] The communication interface 40 is disposed on the building component in the same manner as the lighting fixture 30. In this embodiment, the wireless access point 41 of the communication interface 40 is fixed to the building component.

[0069] Communication interface 40 is a communication device that connects lighting fixture 30 to second terminal device 20. For example, communication interface 40 converts the on / off request signal sent from second terminal device 20 into a signal that lighting fixture 30 can read and sends it to lighting fixture 30. In addition, communication interface 40 converts the signal containing unique address ua and identification information ig1 sent from each lighting fixture 30 into a signal that second terminal device 20 can read and sends it to second terminal device 20.

[0070] The second terminal device 20 is a device for mapping settings of the lighting system 1 via the communication interface 40. In this embodiment, the second terminal device 20 is used to map and associate the location information IPs of multiple lighting fixtures 30 with unique addresses UAs.

[0071] Figure 6 This is a top view showing the second terminal device 20. (As shown) Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the second terminal device 20 includes a communication unit 21, a display unit 27, a control unit 25, and a storage unit 26.

[0072] The communication unit 21 consists of a wireless module including an antenna. The communication unit 21 communicates with the communication interface 40 using wireless r4.

[0073] Display unit 27 displays multiple icons 28 corresponding to the respective positions of multiple lighting fixtures 30 within the building.

[0074] Figure 7 This is an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 27 of the second terminal device 20.

[0075] like Figure 7 As shown, the positional relationship of the multiple icons 28 is the same as the positional relationship of the multiple lighting fixtures 30 installed on the building components. For example, when the multiple lighting fixtures 30 are arranged in a 3x3 grid, the multiple icons 28 are also displayed in a 3x3 grid on the display unit 27. In addition, the display unit 27 also displays a lighting fixture group G1 composed of multiple lighting fixtures 30, and another lighting fixture group G2 that is different from the lighting fixture group G1.

[0076] In addition, the display unit 27 displays location information ip indicating the positions of multiple lighting fixtures 30 in multiple icons 28. The display unit 27 can also change at least one of the shape, color, and size of the icons 28 according to the identification information ig1 output from the specified lighting fixtures 30. In addition, the display unit 27 also displays location information ip indicating the positions of lighting fixture groups G1 and G2.

[0077] In addition, the display unit 27 displays the unique addresses ua of each of the multiple lighting fixtures 30 output from the lighting fixtures 30. Each unique address ua is displayed in a portion of the display unit 27, for example.

[0078] The display unit 27 is, for example, a touch panel, and also functions as an input unit for receiving various operation inputs. For example, when the display unit 27 receives a lighting operation input to turn a specified lighting fixture 30, which is set to be mapped, on or off, it outputs a signal to the control unit 25 indicating that the lighting operation input has been received.

[0079] The storage unit 26 consists of a memory and a program stored in the memory. The storage unit 26 stores map information (layout information) of the building. Specifically, the storage unit 26 stores the location information (IP) of each of the multiple lighting fixtures 30, lighting fixture groups G1, G2, and wireless access point 41. The location information (IP) is, for example, the location coordinates of each of the multiple lighting fixtures 30, lighting fixture groups G1, G2, and wireless access point 41 within the building.

[0080] The control unit 25 is, for example, composed of a microprocessor. The control unit 25 controls the communication unit 21, the display unit 27, and the storage unit 26. The control unit 25 wirelessly communicates with the first terminal device 10 via the communication unit 21, thereby obtaining the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 from the first terminal device 10 and storing the identification information ig1 in the storage unit 26. Thus, the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 is stored in the storage unit 26. In the storage unit 26, the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 and the location information ip are stored in a corresponding state.

[0081] After filtering the identification information received via the communication unit 21, the control unit 25 causes the display unit 27 to display information related to the lighting fixture 30, which is the object of the mapping setting.

[0082] Figure 8 This is another example of a screen displayed on the display unit 27 of the second terminal device 20.

[0083] When the control unit 25 accepts the unique address ua and identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixture 30 as information to be processed, the display unit 27 displays acceptance information ir indicating that the unique address ua and identification information ig1 have been accepted. Specifically, the control unit 25 displays acceptance information ir when the identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixture 30 matches the identification information ig1 pre-stored in the storage unit 26. On the other hand, the control unit 25 ignores the information output from the lighting fixture when the identification information sent from the lighting fixture differs from the identification information ig1 pre-stored in the storage unit 26.

[0084] In this way, in lighting system 1, if the identification information received by the second terminal device 20 matches the pre-stored identification information ig1, the information output from the designated lighting fixture 30 is accepted. Therefore, the second terminal device 20 is configured not to retain identification information sent from lighting fixtures in other lighting fixture groups (e.g., G2).

[0085] The scene for setting up the mapping of lighting system 1 will be described here.

[0086] When the control unit 25 receives an on / off operation input for a designated icon 28 displayed on the display unit 27, it sends an on / off indication signal via the communication unit 21 to turn the lighting fixture 30 corresponding to the designated icon 28 on or off. The lighting fixture 30 receives the on / off indication signal via the communication interface 40 and turns on or off based on the signal. The operator performing the mapping settings confirms the location of the lighting fixture 30 that has been turned on or off and inputs the information to the second terminal device 20.

[0087] In the second terminal device 20, for example, by dragging the unique address ua in the display unit 27 and overlaying the unique address ua on the icon 28, an association is established between the location information ip of the lighting fixture 30 and the unique address ua. In this way, the control unit 25 performs mapping settings via the display unit 27 to associate the location information ip of a specified lighting fixture among multiple lighting fixtures 30 with the unique address ua of a specified lighting fixture 30. Furthermore, in this lighting system 1, the identification information ig1 and location information ip of the lighting fixture group G1 are saved in the storage unit 26 in a corresponding state, thus configuring it so that the unique address ua received along with the identification information ig1 cannot be associated with the lighting fixtures of other lighting fixture groups G2. In other words, in this lighting system 1, it is configured so that only the unique address ua output along with the identification information ig1 can be associated with the lighting fixtures of the lighting fixture group G1.

[0088] In this manner, in lighting system 1, the first terminal device 10 sends an information signal s1 to a specified lighting fixture 30, containing identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to which the specified lighting fixture 30 belongs, and sends a request signal s2 requesting the specified lighting fixture 30 to output its unique address ua and identification information ig1. Upon receiving the information signal s1 and the request signal s2, the specified lighting fixture 30 outputs its unique address ua and identification information ig1 to the outside. Furthermore, when the second terminal device 20 receives the unique address ua and identification information ig1 from the outside, it displays acceptance information ir indicating that the unique address ua and identification information ig1 have been received.

[0089] Accordingly, the second terminal device 20 can maintain the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to which the specified lighting fixture 30 belongs as the object of the mapping setting, but cannot maintain the identification information sent from lighting fixtures in other lighting fixture groups. Therefore, the second terminal device 20 will not mistakenly operate the unique address of the lighting fixture in other lighting fixture groups. In addition, in this lighting system 1, it is configured so that the unique address ua received along with the identification information ig1 cannot be associated with the lighting fixtures in other lighting fixture groups G2. Thus, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of mapping setting errors in the lighting system 1.

[0090] [1-3. Method for Setting the Mapping of Lighting Systems]

[0091] Next, refer to Figures 9-13 The mapping setting method for lighting system 1 will be explained.

[0092] Furthermore, in this example, the other lighting system, different from lighting system 1, is referred to as the other lighting system 101, the lighting fixtures included in the other lighting system 101 are referred to as lighting fixtures 130, the lighting fixture group to which lighting fixtures 130 belong is referred to as lighting fixture group G2, and the identification information of lighting fixture group G2 is referred to as identification information ig2. Additionally, the first terminal device of the other lighting system 101 is referred to as the first terminal device 110, and the second terminal device of the other lighting system 101 is referred to as the second terminal device 120.

[0093] Figure 9 This is a sequence diagram showing the mapping settings of lighting system 1. Figures 10-13 This diagram illustrates the mapping settings for lighting system 1. Furthermore, in... Figure 9 The text omits details of processing performed using the communication interface.

[0094] First, such as Figure 10 As shown in (a), the first terminal device 10 and the second terminal device 20 of the lighting system 1 communicate with each other. The second terminal device 20 obtains the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 from the first terminal device 10 through this communication (step S11). The obtained identification information ig1 is stored in the storage unit 26 with a state corresponding to the location information ip of the lighting fixture group G1.

[0095] On the other hand, such as Figure 10 As shown in (b), the first terminal device 110 and the second terminal device 120 of the other lighting system 101 also communicate with each other. The second terminal device 120 obtains the identification information ig2 of the lighting fixture group G2 from the first terminal device 110 through this communication (step S12). The obtained identification information ig2 is stored in the storage unit of the second terminal device 120 with a state corresponding to the location information ip of the lighting fixture group G2.

[0096] Next, as Figure 11 As shown in (a), the first terminal device 10 sends an information signal s1 containing the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to a specified lighting fixture 30 among a plurality of lighting fixtures 30, and sends a request signal s2 for requesting the specified lighting fixture 30 to output the unique address ua of the specified lighting fixture 30 and the identification information ig1 sent from the first terminal device 10 (step S21).

[0097] When the specified lighting fixture 30 receives the information signal s1 and the request signal s2 sent from the first terminal device 10, such as Figure 11 As shown in (b), it outputs its unique address ua and the aforementioned identification information ig1 to the outside (step S22). Figure 11 As shown in (c), information including a unique address ua and identification information ig1 output from the specified lighting fixture 30 is sent to the second terminal device 20 via the communication interface 40.

[0098] The second terminal device 20 determines whether the identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixture 30 matches the identification information ig1 pre-stored in the storage unit 26 (step S23). In this case, the identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixture 30 matches the identification information ig1 pre-stored in the storage unit 26, therefore the second terminal device 20 accepts the unique address ua and identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixture 30 as the information to be processed. The second terminal device 20 displays acceptance information ir indicating that this information has been accepted on the display unit 27 (step S24) (see reference). Figure 8 ).

[0099] In step S22, the unique address ua and identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixture 30 will also reach the second terminal device 120 of other lighting systems 101. The second terminal device 120 determines whether the identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixture 30 is consistent with the identification information ig2 pre-stored in the storage of the second terminal device 120 (step S25). In this case, the identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixture 30 is inconsistent with the identification information ig2 of the lighting fixture group G2 pre-stored in the storage of the second terminal device 120, so the second terminal device 120 does not process the request and ignores the unique address ua and identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixture 30 (step S26).

[0100] On the other hand, such as Figure 12 As shown in (a), the first terminal device 110 of the other lighting system 101 sends an information signal s1 containing the identification information ig2 of the lighting fixture group G2 to the specified lighting fixture 130, and sends a request signal s2 for requesting the specified lighting fixture 130 to output the unique address ua and identification information ig2 of the specified lighting fixture 130 (step S31).

[0101] When the specified lighting fixture 130 receives the information signal s1 and the request signal s2 sent from the first terminal device 110, such as Figure 12As shown in (b), it outputs its unique address ua and the aforementioned identification information ig2 to the outside (step S32). The information containing the unique address ua and identification information ig2 output from the designated lighting fixture 130 is as follows: Figure 12 As shown in (c), it is sent to the second terminal device 120 via the communication interface.

[0102] The second terminal device 120 determines whether the identification information ig2 output from the designated lighting fixture 130 matches the identification information ig2 pre-stored in the storage unit (step S33). In this case, the identification information ig2 output from the designated lighting fixture 130 matches the identification information ig2 pre-stored in the storage unit, therefore the second terminal device 120 accepts the unique address ua and identification information ig2 output from the designated lighting fixture 130 as the information to be processed. The second terminal device 120 displays acceptance information ir indicating that this information has been accepted (step S34).

[0103] In step S32, the unique address ua and identification information ig2 output from the lighting fixture 130 also reach the second terminal device 20 of the lighting system 1. The second terminal device 20 determines whether the identification information ig2 output from the designated lighting fixture 130 matches the identification information ig1 pre-stored in the storage unit 26 of the second terminal device 20 (step S35). In this case, the identification information ig2 output from the designated lighting fixture 130 does not match the identification information ig1 pre-stored in the storage unit 26, therefore the second terminal device 20 does not process the request and ignores the unique address ua and identification information ig2 output from the designated lighting fixture 130 (step S36).

[0104] Next, when the second terminal device 20 of the lighting system 1 receives a key operation input of a designated icon 28 displayed on the display unit 27 (step S41), it sends a light-off indication signal via the communication unit 21 to turn the designated lighting fixture 30 corresponding to the designated icon 28 on or off (step S42). The designated lighting fixture 30 receives the light-off indication signal via the communication interface 40 and turns on or off based on the light-off indication signal (step S43).

[0105] Similarly, the second terminal device 120 of the other lighting system 101, when receiving a key operation input of a specified icon displayed on the display (step S44), sends a light-off indication signal via the communication unit to turn the specified lighting fixture 130 corresponding to the specified icon on or off (step S45). The specified lighting fixture 130 receives the light-off indication signal via the communication interface and turns on or off based on the light-off indication signal (step S46).

[0106] The operator performing the mapping settings confirms the location of the lighting fixtures 30 that have been switched on and off, such as... Figure 13 The mapping setting input is performed on the second terminal device 20 as shown (step S47). The second terminal device 20 retains the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to which the lighting fixture 30 to which the mapping setting belongs, but cannot retain the identification information ig2 of other lighting fixture groups G2. Therefore, the second terminal device 20 will not mistakenly operate the unique address ua of the lighting fixture 130 of other lighting fixture groups G2. In addition, in this lighting system 1, since the lighting fixture group G1 and the identification information ig1 are stored in the storage unit 26 in a corresponding state, the unique address ua received together with the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 cannot be associated with other lighting fixture groups G2 other than the lighting fixture group G1 (see reference). Figure 13 Therefore, it is possible to suppress errors in the mapping settings of lighting system 1.

[0107] (Implementation Method 2)

[0108] Reference Figure 14 and Figure 15 The lighting system 1A according to Embodiment 2 will now be described. In Embodiment 2, an example in which the first terminal device 10 and the second terminal device 20 are the same terminal device will be described.

[0109] Figure 14 This is a block structure diagram of the lighting system 1A according to Embodiment 2.

[0110] like Figure 14 As shown, the lighting system 1A includes multiple lighting fixtures 30 and a terminal device 20A. The terminal device 20A has the functions of a communication interface 40, a first terminal device 10, and a second terminal device 20.

[0111] The terminal device 20A can communicate with multiple lighting fixtures 30 via wireless r2. As a communication method using wireless r2, it can use specific low-power wireless, Zigbee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or WiFi (registered trademark), etc., utilizing a frequency in the 920MHz band.

[0112] Terminal device 20A is a terminal for controlling the illumination of multiple lighting fixtures 30. Terminal device 20A can simultaneously control the illumination of a lighting fixture group G1 composed of multiple lighting fixtures 30. Furthermore, terminal device 20A is also a device for setting the mapping of the lighting system 1A. Similarly, in Embodiment 2, terminal device 20A is used to set the mapping that associates the location information IP of multiple lighting fixtures 30 with unique addresses UA.

[0113] like Figure 14As shown, the terminal device 20A includes a communication unit 21, a control unit 25, a storage unit 26, and a display unit 27. The terminal device 20A is, for example, a tablet computer or a smartphone.

[0114] The communication unit 21 uses wireless r2 to communicate with the lighting fixture 30.

[0115] The storage unit 26 stores identification information ig1 for a lighting fixture group G1 consisting of multiple lighting fixtures 30. Additionally, the storage unit 26 stores map information about the building. Specifically, the storage unit 26 stores location information ip for each of the multiple lighting fixtures 30, the lighting fixture groups G1 and G2, and the wireless access point 41.

[0116] Display unit 27 displays multiple icons 28 corresponding to the respective positions of multiple lighting fixtures 30 within the building.

[0117] Figure 15 This is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on terminal device 20A.

[0118] like Figure 15 As shown, the positional relationship of the multiple icons 28 is the same as the positional relationship of the multiple lighting fixtures 30 installed on the building components. Additionally, the display unit 27 also displays lighting fixture groups G1 and G2, which are composed of the multiple lighting fixtures 30. Furthermore, the display unit 27 displays position information ip indicating the position of each of the multiple lighting fixtures 30 in each of the multiple icons 28. The display unit 27 can also change at least one of the shape, color, and size of the icons 28 based on the identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixtures 30.

[0119] In addition, the display unit 27 displays the unique addresses ua of each of the multiple lighting fixtures 30 output from the lighting fixtures 30. Each unique address ua is displayed in a portion of the display unit 27, for example.

[0120] The display unit 27 is, for example, a touch panel, and also functions as an input unit for receiving various operation inputs. For example, when the display unit 27 receives a lighting operation input to turn a specified lighting fixture 30, which is set to be mapped, on or off, it outputs a signal to the control unit 25 indicating that the lighting operation input has been received.

[0121] In addition, when the display unit 27 receives an input for sending the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to the designated lighting fixture 30, it outputs a signal to the control unit 25 indicating that the input has been accepted.

[0122] When the aforementioned input is received via the display unit 27, the control unit 25 sends an information signal s1 containing the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to the designated lighting fixture 30 via the communication unit 21. Simultaneously, the control unit 25 sends a request signal s2 to the designated lighting fixture 30 requesting the return of the unique address ua of the designated lighting fixture 30 and the identification information ig1 sent from the terminal device 20A.

[0123] When the control unit 25 accepts the unique address ua and identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixture 30 as information to be processed, the display unit 27 displays acceptance information ir indicating that the unique address ua and identification information ig1 have been accepted. Specifically, the control unit 25 displays acceptance information ir when the identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixture 30 matches the identification information ig1 pre-stored in the storage unit 26. On the other hand, the control unit 25 ignores the information output from the lighting fixture when the identification information sent from the lighting fixture is different from the identification information ig1 pre-stored in the storage unit 26.

[0124] Similarly, in lighting system 1A, if the identification information received by terminal device 20A matches the pre-stored identification information ig1, information output from the designated lighting fixture 30 is accepted. Therefore, terminal device 20A retains the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to which the lighting fixture 30, which is the object of the mapping setting, belongs, but cannot retain identification information sent from lighting fixtures in other lighting fixture groups. Therefore, terminal device 20A will not mistakenly operate the unique address ua of lighting fixtures in other lighting fixture groups G2. Furthermore, in this lighting system 1A, since the lighting fixture group G1 and the identification information ig1 are stored in the storage unit 26 in a corresponding state, the unique address ua accepted along with the identification information ig1 of lighting fixture group G1 cannot be associated with other lighting fixture groups G2 besides lighting fixture group G1. Thus, errors in the mapping setting of lighting system 1A can be suppressed.

[0125] (Summarize)

[0126] The lighting system 1 according to this embodiment includes: a plurality of lighting fixtures 30, each of the plurality of lighting fixtures 30 having a unique address ua; a first terminal device 10, which holds identification information ig1 of a lighting fixture group G1 composed of the plurality of lighting fixtures 30, and the first terminal device 10 communicates with the plurality of lighting fixtures 30; and a second terminal device 20, which displays location information ip indicating the location of the plurality of lighting fixtures 30 and the lighting fixture group G1. The first terminal device 10 sends an information signal s1 containing the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to a designated lighting fixture 30 among the plurality of lighting fixtures 30, and sends a request signal s2 requesting the designated lighting fixture 30 to output the unique address ua of the designated lighting fixture 30 and the identification information ig1 sent from the first terminal device 10. When the designated lighting fixture 30 receives the information signal s1 and the request signal s2, it outputs the unique address ua and the identification information ig1. When the second terminal device 20 receives the unique address ua and identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixture 30, it displays acceptance information ir indicating that the unique address ua and identification information ig1 have been received.

[0127] According to the lighting system 1, the second terminal device 20 can maintain the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to which the specified lighting fixture 30 belongs as the object of the mapping setting, but cannot maintain the identification information sent from lighting fixtures in other lighting fixture groups. Therefore, the second terminal device 20 will not mistakenly operate the unique address of lighting fixtures in other lighting fixture groups. In addition, according to the lighting system 1, the unique address ua, which is received together with the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1, cannot be associated with other lighting fixture groups other than the lighting fixture group G1. Thus, the mapping setting errors of the lighting system 1 can be suppressed.

[0128] Alternatively, the second terminal device 20 may include a display unit 27 that displays icons 28 corresponding to a plurality of lighting fixtures 30. The display unit 27 may change at least one of the shape, color, and size of the icons 28 according to the identification information ig1 received by the second terminal device 20.

[0129] Accordingly, the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 received by the second terminal device 20 can be communicated to the operator in an easily understandable manner. This helps to prevent errors in the mapping settings of the lighting system 1.

[0130] Alternatively, the second terminal device 20 may have a storage unit 26 for storing identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1, and display acceptance information ir when the identification information ig1 output from the specified lighting fixture 30 matches the identification information ig1 pre-stored in the storage unit 26.

[0131] In this way, by displaying acceptance information ir when the identification information ig1 output from the designated lighting fixture 30 matches the identification information ig1 pre-stored in the storage unit 26, the operator can be notified that the designated lighting fixture 30 that output the identification information ig1 is the lighting fixture 30 set as the object of the mapping setting. As a result, it is possible to prevent errors in the mapping setting of the lighting system 1.

[0132] Alternatively, if the identification information output from the lighting fixture is different from the identification information ig1 pre-stored in the storage unit 26, the second terminal device 20 may ignore the information output from the lighting fixture.

[0133] Accordingly, the second terminal device 20, which forms the lighting system 1, can retain the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to which the specified lighting fixture 30, which is the object of the mapping setting, belongs, but cannot retain the identification information sent from lighting fixtures in other lighting fixture groups. Therefore, the second terminal device 20 will not mistakenly operate on the unique address of the lighting fixtures in other lighting fixture groups. As a result, errors in the mapping setting of the lighting system 1 can be suppressed.

[0134] Alternatively, the second terminal device 20 may obtain the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 from the first terminal device 10 by wirelessly communicating with the first terminal device 10, and store the identification information ig1 in the storage unit 26.

[0135] Accordingly, the second terminal device 20 can know the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 that is set as the object of the mapping setting. Therefore, when using the second terminal device 20 to perform the mapping setting of the lighting system 1, the mapping setting error can be suppressed.

[0136] Alternatively, the identification information ig1 and the location information ip of the lighting fixture group G1 can be stored in the storage unit 26 to establish a corresponding state.

[0137] Therefore, it is possible to prevent the unique address ua, which is processed along with the identification information ig1, from being associated with any lighting fixture group other than lighting fixture group G1. In other words, it is only possible to associate the unique address ua, which is processed along with the identification information ig1, with lighting fixture group G1. As a result, errors in the mapping settings of lighting system 1 can be prevented.

[0138] Alternatively, the identification information ig1 may be information indicating the channel used in the wireless communication between the plurality of lighting fixtures 30 and the first terminal device 10.

[0139] Therefore, the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 can be easily distinguished by associating it with the channel.

[0140] Alternatively, the first terminal device 10 and the second terminal device 20 may be the same terminal device.

[0141] Therefore, the structure of the lighting system 1A can be simplified.

[0142] The terminal device 20A according to this embodiment includes: a communication unit 21 that communicates with a plurality of lighting fixtures 30, each having a unique address ua; a display unit 27 that displays location information ip indicating the positions of the plurality of lighting fixtures 30 and a lighting fixture group G1 composed of the plurality of lighting fixtures 30; and a control unit 25 that controls the communication unit 21 and the display unit 27. The control unit 25 sends an information signal s1 containing identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to a specified lighting fixture 30 among the plurality of lighting fixtures 30 via the communication unit 21, and sends a request signal s2 for requesting the return of the unique address ua of the specified lighting fixture 30 and the identification information ig1 sent from the communication unit 21. When the unique address ua and identification information ig1 returned from the specified lighting fixture 30 are accepted, the display unit 27 displays acceptance information ir indicating that the unique address ua and identification information ig1 have been accepted.

[0143] According to the terminal device 20A, it is possible to retain the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to which the specified lighting fixture 30 belongs as the object of the mapping setting, and not to retain the identification information sent from lighting fixtures in other lighting fixture groups. Therefore, the terminal device 20A will not mistakenly operate the unique address of the lighting fixtures in other lighting fixture groups. In addition, according to the terminal device 20A, it is possible to prevent the unique address ua, which is received together with the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1, from being associated with other lighting fixture groups other than the lighting fixture group G1. According to the terminal device 20A, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of mapping setting errors in the lighting system 1.

[0144] The mapping setting method of the lighting system involved in this embodiment is a method for mapping setting of the lighting system 1. The lighting system 1 includes: a plurality of lighting fixtures 30, each of the plurality of lighting fixtures 30 having a unique address ua; a first terminal device 10, which holds identification information ig1 of a lighting fixture group G1 composed of the plurality of lighting fixtures 30, and the first terminal device 10 communicates with the plurality of lighting fixtures 30; and a second terminal device 20, which displays location information ip indicating the location of the plurality of lighting fixtures 30 and the lighting fixture group G1. The mapping setting method of the lighting system 1 includes the following steps: the first terminal device 10 sends an information signal s1 containing the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to a specified lighting fixture 30 among a plurality of lighting fixtures 30, and sends a request signal s2 to request the specified lighting fixture 30 to output the unique address ua of the specified lighting fixture 30 and the identification information ig1 sent from the first terminal device 10; when the specified lighting fixture 30 receives the information signal s1 and the request signal s2, it outputs the unique address ua and the identification information ig1; and after the second terminal device 20 accepts the unique address ua and the identification information ig1 output from the specified lighting fixture 30, it establishes an association between the unique address ua and the location information ip of the lighting fixture 30.

[0145] According to this method, it is possible to maintain the identification information ig1 of the lighting fixture group G1 to which the specified lighting fixture 30 belongs as the object of the mapping setting, and to prevent the maintenance of identification information sent from lighting fixtures in other lighting fixture groups. Therefore, the unique addresses of lighting fixtures in other lighting fixture groups will not be erroneously manipulated. In addition, according to this method, it is possible to prevent the unique address ua, which is received together with the identification information ig1 of lighting fixture group G1, from being associated with other lighting fixture groups other than lighting fixture group G1. Thus, it is possible to suppress errors in the mapping setting of lighting system 1.

[0146] (Other methods)

[0147] The lighting system and the like have been described above based on embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. For example, various modifications that can be conceived by those skilled in the art to the above embodiments, and methods that arbitrarily combine the constituent elements and functions in the embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention are also included in the present invention.

[0148] Furthermore, the processing order described in the above embodiment is just one example. The order of multiple processes can be changed, and multiple processes can be executed in parallel.

[0149] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the control unit and other components can also be implemented by executing software programs suitable for each component. Each component can also be implemented by a program execution unit such as a CPU or processor reading and executing software programs recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or semiconductor memory.

[0150] Furthermore, components such as the control unit can also be implemented in hardware. For example, components such as the control unit can also be circuits (or integrated circuits). These circuits can either form a single circuit or be separate independent circuits. In addition, each circuit within these circuits can be a general-purpose circuit or a dedicated circuit.

[0151] Furthermore, the general or specific embodiments of the present invention can also be implemented by a system, apparatus, method, integrated circuit, computer program, or recording medium such as a computer-readable CD-ROM. Additionally, it can be implemented by any combination of the system, apparatus, method, integrated circuit, computer program, and recording medium.

[0152] For example, the present invention can also be implemented as a program for causing a computer to perform the processing carried out by the operating terminal described above. Such a program includes an application installed on a portable terminal (an example of an operating terminal) such as a smartphone or tablet computer. Alternatively, the present invention can also be implemented as a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium on which such a program is recorded.

[0153] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0154] 1, 1A: Lighting system; 10: First terminal device; 20: Second terminal device; 20A: Terminal device; 21: Communication unit; 25: Control unit; 26: Storage unit; 27: Display unit; 28: Icon; 30: Lighting fixture; G1, G2: Lighting fixture group; ip: Location information; ir: Acceptance information; ig1, ig2: Identification information; r1, r2, r3, r4: Wireless; s1: Information signal; s2: Request signal; ua: Unique address.

Claims

1. A lighting system comprising: Multiple lighting fixtures, each of which has a unique address; A first terminal device holds identification information of a lighting fixture group consisting of the plurality of lighting fixtures, and the first terminal device communicates with the plurality of lighting fixtures; and The second terminal device displays location information indicating the positions of the plurality of lighting fixtures and the group of lighting fixtures. in, The first terminal device sends an information signal containing the identification information of the lighting fixture group to a specified lighting fixture among the plurality of lighting fixtures, and sends a request signal to request the specified lighting fixture to output the unique address of the specified lighting fixture and the identification information sent from the first terminal device. When the specified lighting fixture receives the information signal and the request signal, it outputs the unique address and the identification information. When the second terminal device receives the unique address and the identification information output from the specified lighting fixture, it displays acceptance information indicating that the unique address and the identification information have been received.

2. The lighting system according to claim 1, wherein, The second terminal device includes a display section that displays icons corresponding to the plurality of lighting fixtures. The display unit changes at least one of the shape, color, and size of the icon based on the identification information received by the second terminal device.

3. The lighting system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The second terminal device includes a storage unit for storing the identification information of the lighting fixture group. When the identification information output from the specified lighting fixture matches the identification information pre-stored in the storage unit, the second terminal device displays the acceptance information.

4. The lighting system according to claim 3, wherein, If the identification information output from the lighting fixture is different from the identification information pre-stored in the storage unit, the second terminal device ignores the information output from the lighting fixture.

5. The lighting system according to claim 3, wherein, The second terminal device obtains the identification information of the lighting fixture group from the first terminal device by wirelessly communicating with the first terminal device, and stores the identification information of the lighting fixture group in the storage unit.

6. The lighting system according to claim 3, wherein, In the storage unit, the identification information and the location information of the lighting fixture group are saved in a corresponding state.

7. The lighting system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The identification information is information indicating the channel used in the wireless communication between the plurality of lighting fixtures and the first terminal device.

8. The lighting system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first terminal device and the second terminal device are the same terminal device.

9. A terminal device comprising: The communications department communicates with multiple lighting fixtures, each with a unique address. The display unit shows position information indicating the positions of the plurality of lighting fixtures and the lighting fixture group composed of the plurality of lighting fixtures; and The control unit controls the communication unit and the display unit. in, The control unit sends an information signal containing the identification information of the lighting fixture group to a specified lighting fixture among the plurality of lighting fixtures via the communication unit, and sends a request signal for the specified lighting fixture to return the unique address of the specified lighting fixture and the identification information sent from the communication unit. When the unique address and the identification information returned from the specified lighting fixture are accepted, the display unit displays acceptance information indicating that the unique address and the identification information have been accepted.

10. A method for setting a mapping for a lighting system, used to set a mapping for the lighting system within the lighting system, wherein, The lighting system comprises: multiple lighting fixtures, each of which has a unique address; and a first terminal device that holds identification information of a lighting fixture group consisting of the multiple lighting fixtures, and the first terminal device communicates with the multiple lighting fixtures. The lighting system mapping setting method includes the following steps: A second terminal device displays location information indicating the positions of the plurality of lighting fixtures and the lighting fixture group. The first terminal device sends an information signal containing the identification information of the lighting fixture group to a specified lighting fixture among the plurality of lighting fixtures, and sends a request signal for requesting the specified lighting fixture to output the unique address of the specified lighting fixture and the identification information sent from the first terminal device; When the specified lighting fixture receives the information signal and the request signal, it outputs the unique address and the identification information; and After receiving the unique address and the identification information output from the specified lighting fixture, the second terminal device establishes an association between the unique address and the location information of the lighting fixture.

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