Illumination control device, illumination control system and home control system

By designing lighting control equipment that can connect RGB and RGBIC type light emitting diode light groups, the problem of purchasing multiple lamp controllers in the existing technology is solved, the equipment is versatile and cost savings are achieved, and the home control system is enriched. function.

CN119485844APending Publication Date: 2025-02-18SHENGXU HYDRAULIC (CHINA) CO LTD DONGGUAN BRANCH
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Application Number
CN202411943577.6
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2025-02-18

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Technical Problem

The existing full-color three-color ambient light controllers usually only support RGB or RGBIC light emitting diode light sets, resulting in users needing to purchase two different light controllers, which increases production and use costs.

Method used

A lighting control device is designed, including a main control module and a driving module, and any driving module can be connected to an RGB type or RGBIC type light emitting diode light group. The main control module determines the type of light source connected to the driving module based on the configuration information and sends corresponding control signals to drive the light source.

Benefits of technology

Through a set of control equipment, the universality of lighting control equipment is improved, the user's usage cost is saved, and the functions of the home control system are enriched.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a lighting control device, a lighting control system and a home control system. The illumination control equipment comprises a main control module and at least one driving module, any driving module can be connected with any one of the two light sources; the two light sources comprise an RGB type light emitting diode lamp set and an RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp set. Any lamp group comprises at least one light emitting diode; the main control module is set to determine the type of the light source connected with each driving module according to the configuration information; a control signal for driving the light source is determined according to the type of the light source connected with each driving module and a control instruction for the light source, and the control signal is sent to the driving module; and the driving module is set to drive the light source according to the received control signal. The illumination control equipment can adapt to two types of light sources through one set of control equipment, so that the universality of the illumination control equipment is improved, and the use cost of a user is saved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to lighting circuit technology, and more particularly to a lighting control device, a lighting control system and a home control system. Background Art

[0002] Full-color three-color atmosphere lights can be divided into two types: RGB atmosphere lights and RGB with IC chips (RGBIC for short) atmosphere lights. The wiring methods and control methods of these two types of atmosphere lights are different.

[0003] Currently, the lighting controllers for full-color three-color atmosphere lights on the market only support RGB atmosphere lights or only support RGBIC atmosphere lights. Lighting controller manufacturers need to develop two lighting controllers to support RGB and RGBIC atmosphere lights respectively, and users also need to purchase two different lighting controllers to control the two types of atmosphere lights respectively. This undoubtedly increases production costs and user usage costs. Summary of the invention

[0004] The embodiment of the present application provides a lighting control device, including: a main control module and at least one driving module; any one of the driving modules can be connected to any one of two light sources; the two light sources include: an RGB type light emitting diode lamp group and an RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group; any one of the lamp groups includes at least one light emitting diode;

[0005] A main control module, configured to determine the type of light source connected to each driving module according to the configuration information; determine a control signal for driving the light source according to the type of light source connected to each driving module and a control instruction for the light source, and send the control signal to the driving module;

[0006] The driving module is configured to drive the light source according to the received control signal.

[0007] The embodiment of the present application provides a lighting control system, comprising: an external control device and at least one lighting control device; the external control device is connected to each lighting control device via wireless communication or wired communication;

[0008] The external control device is configured to configure each light source connected to at least one lighting control device and send configuration information to the lighting control device; send a control instruction to drive a target light source to the lighting control device; wherein the configuration information includes: type information of the light source;

[0009] The lighting control device is configured to determine the type of light source connected to each driving module according to the received configuration information; and drive the target light source according to the received control instruction.

[0010] The embodiment of the present application provides a home control system, comprising: an external control device and at least one home control device; the home control device comprises: at least one lighting control device and at least one other type of home control device; the external control device is connected to each home control device via wireless communication or wired communication;

[0011] The external control device is configured to configure each light source connected to at least one lighting control device and send configuration information to the lighting control device; send a control instruction to drive a target light source to the lighting control device; send a home control instruction to other types of home control devices; wherein the configuration information includes: type information of the light source;

[0012] The lighting control device is configured to determine the type of light source connected to each driving module according to the received configuration information; and drive the target light source according to the received control instruction;

[0013] Other types of home control devices are configured to drive home devices according to received home control instructions.

[0014] The lighting control device, lighting control system and home control system provided by the embodiments of the present application, any one driving module of the lighting control device can be connected to any one of the two light sources (RGB type light emitting diode lamp group and RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group), the main control module of the lighting control device determines the type of light source connected to each driving module according to the configuration information, determines the control signal for driving the light source according to the type of light source connected to each driving module and the control instruction for the light source, and sends the control signal to the driving module. The lighting control device provided by the embodiments of the present application can adapt to two types of light sources through a set of control devices, thereby improving the versatility of the lighting control device and saving the user's usage cost. The lighting control device can enrich the functions of the home control system.

[0015] Other features and advantages of the present application will be described in the following description, and partly become apparent from the description, or be understood by implementing the present application. Other advantages of the present application can be realized and obtained by the schemes described in the description and the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The accompanying drawings are used to provide an understanding of the technical solution of the present application and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present application, they are used to explain the technical solution of the present application and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solution of the present application.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a lighting control device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a driving module provided in an embodiment of the present application (including a light source interface unit and a driving unit);

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of another driving module provided in an embodiment of the present application (including three driving sub-units);

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of another driving module provided in an embodiment of the present application (including MOSFET);

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of another driving module provided in an embodiment of the present application (including a dual-channel MOSFET chip);

[0022] Figure 6a A signal timing diagram for driving an RGB light emitting diode lamp group to emit light provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 6b A signal timing diagram for driving an RGB light emitting diode lamp group to not emit light provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 7a A signal timing diagram for driving an RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group to emit light provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 7b A signal timing diagram for driving an RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group to not emit light provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 8 A structural diagram of another lighting control device provided in an embodiment of the present application (including a communication module);

[0027] Fig. 9 A structural diagram of another lighting control device provided in an embodiment of the present application (including a first input module);

[0028] Fig.10 A structural diagram of another lighting control device provided in an embodiment of the present application (including a second input module);

[0029] Fig.11 A structural schematic diagram of another lighting control device provided in an embodiment of the present application (including a first input module and a second input module);

[0030] Fig.12 A schematic diagram of the external structure of a lighting control device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Fig.13A schematic diagram of the structure of a lighting control system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Fig.14 A structural schematic diagram of another lighting control system provided in an embodiment of the present application (wired connection);

[0033] Fig.15 A structural diagram of another lighting control system provided in an embodiment of the present application (wireless connection);

[0034] Fig.16 A schematic diagram of the structure of a home control system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Fig.17 A structural diagram of another home control system provided in an embodiment of the present application (wired connection);

[0036] Fig.18 A schematic diagram of the structure of another home control system provided in an embodiment of the present application (wireless connection). DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The present application describes multiple embodiments, but the description is exemplary rather than restrictive, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that there may be more embodiments and implementations within the scope of the embodiments described in the present application. Although many possible feature combinations are shown in the drawings and discussed in the specific embodiments, many other combinations of the disclosed features are also possible. Unless specifically limited, any feature or element of any embodiment may be used in combination with any other feature or element in any other embodiment, or may replace any other feature or element in any other embodiment.

[0038] The present application includes and contemplates combinations of features and elements known to those of ordinary skill in the art. The embodiments, features and elements disclosed in the present application may also be combined with any conventional features or elements to form a unique invention scheme. Any features or elements of any embodiment may also be combined with features or elements from other invention schemes to form another unique invention scheme. Therefore, it should be understood that any feature shown and / or discussed in the present application may be implemented individually or in any appropriate combination. Therefore, except for the limitations made according to the attached claims and their equivalents, the embodiments are not subject to other restrictions. In addition, various modifications and changes may be made within the scope of protection of the attached claims.

[0039] In addition, when describing representative embodiments, the specification may have presented the method and / or process as a specific sequence of steps. However, to the extent that the method or process does not rely on the specific order of the steps described herein, the method or process should not be limited to the steps of the specific order described. As will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, other sequences of steps are also possible. Therefore, the specific sequence of the steps set forth in the specification should not be interpreted as a limitation to the claims. In addition, the claims for the method and / or process should not be limited to the steps of performing them in the order written, and those skilled in the art can easily understand that these sequences can be changed and still remain within the spirit and scope of the embodiments of the present application.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a lighting control device, including: a main control module 1 and at least one driving module 2; any one of the driving modules can be connected to any one of two light sources; the two light sources include: an RGB type light emitting diode lamp group and an RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group; any one of the lamp groups includes at least one light emitting diode;

[0041] A main control module, configured to determine the type of light source connected to each driving module according to the configuration information; determine a control signal for driving the light source according to the type of light source connected to each driving module and a control instruction for the light source, and send the control signal to the driving module;

[0042] The driving module is configured to drive the light source according to the received control signal.

[0043] In the lighting control device provided in the embodiment of the present application, any one of the driving modules can be connected to any one of the two light sources (RGB type light emitting diode lamp group and RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group), and the main control module of the lighting control device determines the type of light source connected to each driving module according to the configuration information, determines the control signal for driving the light source according to the type of light source connected to each driving module and the control instruction for the light source, and sends the control signal to the driving module. The lighting control device provided in the embodiment of the present application can adapt to two types of light sources through a set of control devices, thereby improving the versatility of the lighting control device and saving the user's usage cost.

[0044] In an exemplary embodiment, the configuration information includes configuration of driving modes of multiple light sources; wherein each driving module drives one light source;

[0045] The driving modes include: a unified driving mode and a separate driving mode;

[0046] The unified driving mode supports driving multiple light sources of the same type using the same driving signal;

[0047] The separate driving mode supports driving each light source with an independent driving signal.

[0048] In an exemplary embodiment, the configuration information includes configuration parameters of multiple lighting effect modes of at least one light source.

[0049] When the lighting control device is used to drive the atmosphere light, the lighting effect mode of the atmosphere light can be designed and adjusted according to different application scenarios and user needs. The following are some lighting effect modes: static color, dynamic water flow, music rhythm, and environmental perception.

[0050] Multiple driving modules can drive multiple light sources. Each driving module supports a single connection to an RGB type light emitting diode lamp group or an RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group. The driving mode of multiple light sources can be configured as a unified driving mode or a separate driving mode. The unified driving mode supports driving multiple light sources of the same type with the same driving signal, thereby achieving the same lighting effects of multiple light sources. The separate driving mode supports driving each light source with an independent driving signal, thereby achieving different lighting effects of multiple light sources. The multiple light sources can all be RGB type light emitting diode lamp groups, or all be RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp groups. The multiple light sources can also be partially RGB type light emitting diode lamp groups and partially RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp groups.

[0051] A lighting control device can adapt to two types of light sources (RGB and RGBIC) at the same time. For manufacturers, it reduces design and manufacturing costs. For users, they can keep the existing RGBIC or RGB LED light groups and expand new RGB LED light groups and / or RGBIC LED light groups, reducing purchase and upgrade costs.

[0052] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 2 Said driving module 2 comprises: a driving unit 21 and a light source interface unit 22; said light source interface unit 22 comprises: a first pin J1, a second pin J2, a third pin J3 and a fourth pin J4;

[0053] The first pin of the light source interface unit is connected to the first positive power source VCC1, the second pin is connected to the first end of the first resistor R1, and the second end of the first resistor is connected to the second positive power source VCC2;

[0054] When the light source interface unit is connected to the RGB type LED lamp group, the first pin is also connected to the common positive electrode of the RGB type LED lamp group, and the remaining three pins except the first pin are respectively connected to the negative electrodes of the three color LED sub-lamp groups of the RGB type LED lamp group; wherein the RGB type LED lamp group includes four interfaces: a common positive electrode, a negative electrode of the red LED sub-lamp group, a negative electrode of the green LED sub-lamp group, and a negative electrode of the blue LED sub-lamp group; the positive electrodes of the three color LED sub-lamp groups are connected together and serve as the common positive electrode of the RGB type LED lamp group;

[0055] When the light source interface unit is connected to the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group, the first pin is also connected to the positive electrode of the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group, the second pin is also connected to the data port of the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group, and the third pin is connected to the negative electrode of the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group; wherein the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group includes three interfaces: a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a data port;

[0056] The driving unit is configured to drive the light source according to the received control signal.

[0057] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 3 The driving unit 21 includes: a first switch subunit 211, a second switch subunit 213 and a third switch subunit 215;

[0058] The main control module is configured to bind three output ports to each driver module; when the type of light source connected to the driver module is an RGB type light emitting diode lamp group, a first control signal, a second control signal and a third control signal are respectively generated according to the control instructions for the three color light emitting diode sub-lamp groups, and are respectively sent to the driver module through the three output ports bound to the driver module; when the type of light source connected to the driver module is an RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group, a fourth control signal and a fifth control signal are generated according to the control instructions for the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group, and are respectively sent to the driver module through two of the three output ports bound to the driver module; wherein the fourth control signal is a first fixed level signal generated according to the light group power-on control instruction or a second fixed level signal generated according to the light group power-off control instruction; the fifth control signal is a pulse signal generated according to the light emitting data encoding signal;

[0059] a first switch subunit, configured to switch on or off a circuit path between the second pin of the light source interface unit and a power ground according to a first control signal or a fifth control signal sent by the main control module;

[0060] A second switch subunit, configured to switch on or off a circuit path between the third pin of the light source interface unit and the power ground according to a second control signal or a fourth control signal sent by the main control module;

[0061] The third switch sub-unit is configured to switch on or off a circuit path between the fourth pin of the light source interface unit and the power ground according to a third control signal sent by the main control module.

[0062] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 4 The first switch subunit includes a first transistor M1, the second switch subunit includes a second transistor M2, and the third switch subunit includes a third transistor M3;

[0063] The gate of the first transistor is connected to the first end of the second resistor R2 and the first end of the third resistor R3, the second end of the second resistor is connected to the first output port OUT1 of the main control module, and the second end of the third resistor R3 is connected to the power ground; the source of the first transistor is connected to the power ground; the drain of the first transistor is connected to the second pin J2 of the light source interface unit;

[0064] The gate of the second transistor is connected to the first end of the fourth resistor R4 and the first end of the fifth resistor R5, the second end of the fourth resistor is connected to the second output port OUT2 of the main control module, and the second end of the fifth resistor R5 is connected to the power ground; the source of the second transistor is connected to the power ground; the drain of the second transistor is connected to the third pin J3 of the light source interface unit;

[0065] The gate of the third transistor is connected to the first end of the sixth resistor R6 and the first end of the seventh resistor R7, the second end of the sixth resistor is connected to the third output port OUT3 of the main control module, and the second end of the seventh resistor R7 is connected to the power ground; the source of the third transistor is connected to the power ground; the drain of the third transistor is connected to the fourth pin J4 of the light source interface unit.

[0066] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 5 As shown, the first switch subunit and the second switch subunit are integrated in a dual-channel MOSFET (metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor) chip U1, the first switch subunit is a MOSFET of the dual-channel MOSFET chip U1, the second switch subunit is another MOSFET of the dual-channel MOSFET chip U2; the third switch subunit is a MOSFET in another dual-channel MOSFET chip U2. The gate of the first MOSFET of the dual-channel MOSFET chip is G1, the source is S1, and the drain is D1, and the gate of the second MOSFET is G2, the source is S2, and the drain is D2.

[0067] In an exemplary embodiment, the dual-channel MOSFET chip includes a dual N-channel enhancement MOSFET chip AO4812. The gate of the first N-channel enhancement MOSFET of chip AO4812 is G1, the source is S1, and the drain is D1. The gate of the second N-channel enhancement MOSFET of chip AO4812 is G2, the source is S2, and the drain is D2. In other embodiments, the dual-channel MOSFET chip can also use chips of other types and models, as long as it can achieve a dual-way switch function.

[0068] In other implementations, the first switch sub-unit, the second switch sub-unit and the third switch sub-unit may also be integrated into the same three-channel MOSFET chip.

[0069] Figure 6a and Figure 6b The figure shows the input and output signals of the driving module of the lighting control device when the light source is an RGB type light emitting diode lamp group and the driving unit adopts two dual N-channel enhancement type MOSFET chips AO4812. Figure 6a and Figure 6b As shown, the first output port OUT1 of the main control module outputs a first control signal to control the gate of the first N-channel enhancement MOSFET of the first dual N-channel enhancement MOSFET chip U1, the second output port OUT2 of the main control module outputs a second control signal to control the gate of the second N-channel enhancement MOSFET of the first dual N-channel enhancement MOSFET chip U1, and the third output port OUT3 of the main control module outputs a third control signal to control the gate of the first N-channel enhancement MOSFET of the second dual N-channel enhancement MOSFET chip U2. The first pin J1 of the light source interface unit is connected to the common positive electrode of the RGB type light emitting diode lamp group, the second pin J2 of the light source interface unit is connected to the negative electrode of the red light emitting diode sub-lamp group, the third pin J3 of the light source interface unit is connected to the negative electrode of the green light emitting diode sub-lamp group, and the fourth pin J4 of the light source interface unit is connected to the negative electrode of the blue light emitting diode sub-lamp group.

[0070] Figure 6a FIG. 1 shows a signal timing diagram for driving an RGB type light emitting diode lamp group to emit light. Figure 6a As shown, the three output ports OUT1, OUT2 and OUT3 of the main control module all output high-level signals. At this time, the three N-channel enhancement MOSFETs are all in the on state, the second pin, the third pin and the fourth pin of the light source interface unit are connected to the power ground, all of which are 0V, and current paths are formed in the three-color LED sub-light groups, and the three-color LED sub-light groups all emit light.

[0071] Figure 6bA signal timing diagram for driving an RGB type light emitting diode lamp group to not emit light is shown. Figure 6b As shown, the three output ports OUT1, OUT2 and OUT3 of the main control module all output low-level signals. At this time, the three N-channel enhancement MOSFETs are all in the disconnected state, and the second pin of the light source interface unit is connected to the second power supply VCC2 through the first resistor R1. The voltage value of the second pin of the light source interface unit is the voltage value U of the second power supply VCC2. VCC2 The third pin and the fourth pin of the light source interface unit are suspended, no current path is formed in the three-color LED sub-lamp groups, and all the three-color LED sub-lamp groups do not emit light.

[0072] Figure 7a and Figure 7b The figure shows the input and output signals of the driving module of the lighting control device when the light source is an RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group and the driving unit adopts two dual N-channel enhancement type MOSFET chips AO4812. Figure 7a and Figure 7b As shown, the first output port OUT1 of the main control module outputs a fifth control signal to control the gate of the first N-channel enhancement MOSFET of the first dual N-channel enhancement MOSFET chip U1, and the second output port OUT2 of the main control module outputs a fourth control signal to control the gate of the second N-channel enhancement MOSFET of the first dual N-channel enhancement MOSFET chip U1. The first pin J1 of the light source interface unit is connected to the positive electrode of the RGBIC light emitting diode lamp group, the second pin J2 of the light source interface unit is connected to the data port of the RGBIC light emitting diode lamp group, and the third pin J3 of the light source interface unit is connected to the negative electrode of the RGBIC light emitting diode lamp group.

[0073] Figure 7a FIG. 1 shows a signal timing diagram for driving an RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group to emit light. Figure 7aAs shown, OUT2 of the main control module outputs a fourth control signal. When the fourth control signal is at a high level, the second N-channel enhancement MOSFET of the first dual N-channel enhancement MOSFET chip U1 is in an on state, and the third pin of the light source interface unit is connected to the power ground, which is 0V; at this time, the positive pole of the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group is connected to the first positive power supply VCC1, and the negative pole of the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group is connected to the power ground, and the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group is in a power-on state. OUT1 of the main control module outputs a fifth control signal, and the fifth control signal is a pulse signal generated according to the light-emitting data encoding signal. When the fifth control signal is at a high level, the first N-channel enhancement MOSFET of the first dual N-channel enhancement MOSFET chip U1 is in an on state, and the second pin of the light source interface unit is connected to the power ground, which is 0V; when the fifth control signal is at a low level, the first N-channel enhancement MOSFET of the first dual N-channel enhancement MOSFET chip U1 is in an off state, and the second pin of the light source interface unit is disconnected from the power ground, and the second pin of the light source interface unit is connected to the second power supply VCC2 through the first resistor R1, and the voltage value of the second pin of the light source interface unit is the voltage value U of the second power supply VCC2. VCC2 Each light emitting diode in the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group emits light or does not emit light according to the fifth control signal.

[0074] Figure 7b A signal timing diagram for driving an RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group to not emit light is shown. Figure 7b As shown, OUT2 of the main control module outputs the fourth control signal. When the fourth control signal is at a low level, the second N-channel enhancement MOSFET of the first dual N-channel enhancement MOSFET chip U1 is in a cut-off state, the third pin of the light source interface unit is disconnected from the power ground, and the third pin of the light source interface unit is in a suspended state; at this time, the positive pole of the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group is connected to the first positive power supply VCC1, the negative pole of the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group is not connected to the power ground, and the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group is in a power-off state. OUT1 of the main control module does not output the fifth control signal, and each light emitting diode in the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group does not emit light. The second pin of the light source interface unit is connected to the second power supply VCC2 through the first resistor R1, and the voltage value of the second pin of the light source interface unit is the voltage value U of the second power supply VCC2. VCC2 .

[0075] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, the lighting control device further includes: a communication module 3;

[0076] The communication module is configured to establish a communication connection between the external control device and the main control module;

[0077] The communication connection includes: a wireless communication connection and / or a wired communication connection;

[0078] The external control device includes: a control panel and / or a wireless terminal.

[0079] In an exemplary embodiment, the wired communication connection includes: a communication connection based on an RS485 bus.

[0080] In an exemplary embodiment, the wireless terminal includes: a mobile terminal.

[0081] In an exemplary embodiment, Fig. 9 As shown, the lighting control device may further include: a first input module 4;

[0082] The first input module is configured to receive at least one input signal, isolate each input signal and output it to the corresponding input port of the main control module; wherein the input signal includes: a first power-on / power-off signal S1, a control signal S2 of the red LED sub-light group of the RGB type LED light group, a control signal S3 of the green LED sub-light group of the RGB type LED light group and a control signal S4 of the blue LED sub-light group of the RGB type LED light group; the first power-on / power-off signal is output to the first input port IN1 of the main control module, and the control signals of the three colors of LED sub-light groups are output to the second input port IN2, the third input port IN3 and the fourth input port IN4 of the main control module, respectively.

[0083] The main control module is configured to, if a first power-on signal is detected at the first input port, use the signals received at the second input port, the third input port and the fourth input port as the first control signal, the second control signal and the third control signal of at least one driving module connected to the RGB type light-emitting diode lamp group, respectively, and send them to the driving module through the three output ports bound to each driving module; if a first power-off signal is detected at the first input port, generate the first control signal, the second control signal and the third control signal of at least one driving module connected to the RGB type light-emitting diode lamp group for controlling the RGB type light-emitting diode lamp group not to emit light, and send them to the driving module through the three output ports bound to each driving module.

[0084] In an exemplary embodiment, Fig.10 As shown, the lighting control device may further include: a second input module 5;

[0085] The second input module is configured to receive at least one input signal, isolate each input signal and then output it to the corresponding input port of the main control module; wherein the input signal includes: a second power-on / power-off signal S5 and a light emitting data coding signal S6 of the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group; the second power-on / power-off signal is output to the fifth input port IN5 of the main control module, and the light emitting data coding signal is output to the sixth input port IN6 of the main control module;

[0086] The main control module is configured to generate a fourth control signal with a first fixed level if a second power-on signal is detected at the fifth input port, use the signal received at the sixth input port as the fifth control signal, and send the fourth control signal and the fifth control signal to the driving module respectively through two of the three output ports bound to at least one driving module connected to the RGBIC type light-emitting diode lamp group; if a second power-off signal is detected at the fifth input port, generate a fourth control signal with a second fixed level, and send the fourth control signal to the driving module through one of the three output ports bound to at least one driving module connected to the RGBIC type light-emitting diode lamp group.

[0087] In an exemplary embodiment, Fig.11 As shown, the lighting control device may further include: a first input module 4 and a second input module 5;

[0088] The first input module is configured to receive at least one input signal, isolate each input signal and then output it to the corresponding input port of the main control module; wherein the input signal includes: a first power-on / power-off signal S1, a control signal S2 of a red LED sub-light group of an RGB type LED light group, a control signal S3 of a green LED sub-light group of an RGB type LED light group, and a control signal S4 of a blue LED sub-light group of an RGB type LED light group; the first power-on / power-off signal is output to the first input port IN1 of the main control module, and the control signals of the three color LED sub-light groups are respectively output to the second input port IN2, the third input port IN3 and the fourth input port IN4 of the main control module;

[0089] The second input module is configured to receive at least one input signal, isolate each input signal and then output it to the corresponding input port of the main control module; wherein the input signal includes: a second power-on / power-off signal S5 and a light emitting data coding signal S6 of the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group; the second power-on / power-off signal is output to the fifth input port IN5 of the main control module, and the light emitting data coding signal is output to the sixth input port IN6 of the main control module;

[0090] The main control module is configured to, if a first power-on signal is detected at the first input port, use the signals received at the second input port, the third input port and the fourth input port as the first control signal, the second control signal and the third control signal of at least one driving module connected to the RGB type light emitting diode lamp group, respectively, and send them to the driving module through the three output ports bound to each driving module; if a first power-off signal is detected at the first input port, generate the first control signal, the second control signal and the third control signal of at least one driving module connected to the RGB type light emitting diode lamp group for controlling the RGB type light emitting diode lamp group not to emit light, and send them to the driving module through the three output ports bound to each driving module. The ports are respectively sent to the driving modules; if a second power-on signal is detected at the fifth input port, a fourth control signal with a first fixed level is generated, the signal received at the sixth input port is used as the fifth control signal, and the fourth control signal and the fifth control signal are respectively sent to the driving module through two of the three output ports bound to at least one driving module connected to the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group; if a second power-off signal is detected at the fifth input port, a fourth control signal with a second fixed level is generated, and the fourth control signal is sent to the driving module through one of the three output ports bound to at least one driving module connected to the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group.

[0091] The input module copies the input light source control signal and outputs it to one or more drive outputs. The application scenario is mainly that some lighting controllers have very low power, perhaps only a few watts, and the supported light strips (or light strings) are limited in length and wattage. Through the lighting control device of the present application, it is possible to drive a higher power light source load. Therefore, the output of the lighting controller of other manufacturers can be used as the input of the lighting control device of the present application. After the two are cascaded, they can adapt to the light source loads of more manufacturers, and support longer light strips (or light strings) with greater wattage. Many manufacturers also have simple switch control signal outputs, which can be used as the input signal of the above-mentioned input module, thereby enriching the input control signal of the lighting control device of the present application. The lighting control device of the present application can be directly compatible with lighting controller devices from more manufacturers without any hardware and structural modifications.

[0092] In an exemplary embodiment, the main control module is also configured to monitor the power supply signal of the lighting control device, and when the switching phenomenon of power on and power off of the power supply signal meets a preset first condition, the wireless communication connection of the lighting control device is reset; wherein the preset first condition includes: the number of rapid switching of power on and power off reaches a preset number within a preset first time period; wherein rapid switching refers to re-powering on the power supply signal within a preset second time period after power is off; the second time period is less than the first time period.

[0093] In an exemplary embodiment, the main control module is also configured to pre-configure multiple lighting effect modes and generate a list; monitor the power supply signal of the lighting control device, and when the power supply signal is powered off and then powered on again within a preset second time period, the lighting effect mode of the lighting control device is switched to the next mode of the current lighting effect mode in the lighting effect mode list; wherein the next mode of the last mode in the lighting effect mode list is the first mode in the list; wherein the lighting effect mode is determined by the lighting color and lighting duration of each light-emitting diode in the lamp group.

[0094] The lighting effect modes include: static color, dynamic water flow, music rhythm, environmental perception, etc. For RGB type LED light groups, a simple lighting effect mode can be: three colors of LED sub-light groups light up in turn in a revolving lantern style, and each color stays on for a period of time before going out.

[0095] Fig.12 FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of the external structure of a lighting control device. Fig.12 As shown, the lighting control device includes four-way drivers, each of which is connected to a light source. A built-in wireless communication module can communicate with a wireless terminal. It has an RS485 communication interface and can be hung on the RS485 bus together with the control panel. It has a device power interface to connect an external power supply. It has an input module that can access the control signal of the RGB type light emitting diode light group and / or the control signal of the RGBIC type light emitting diode light group. The above-mentioned lighting control device can be used for the control of atmosphere lights, and the four-way atmosphere lights can be controlled uniformly or independently. The four-way atmosphere lights can all be RGB type light emitting diode light groups, or all are RGBIC type light emitting diode light groups, or some of the drivers are connected to the RGB type light emitting diode light groups, and the other part of the drivers are connected to the RGBIC type light emitting diode light groups.

[0096] like Fig.13 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a lighting control system, including: an external control device 100 and at least one lighting control device 200; the external control device is connected to each lighting control device through wireless communication or wired communication;

[0097] The external control device is configured to configure each light source connected to at least one lighting control device and send configuration information to the lighting control device; send a control instruction to drive a target light source to the lighting control device; wherein the configuration information includes: type information of the light source;

[0098] The lighting control device is configured to determine the type of light source connected to each driving module according to the received configuration information; and drive the target light source according to the received control instruction.

[0099] In the lighting control system provided by the embodiment of the present application, any one driving module of the lighting control device can be connected to any one of the two light sources (RGB type light emitting diode lamp group and RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group), the external control device configures each light source connected to at least one lighting control device, and sends the configuration information to the lighting control device; sends a control instruction to drive the target light source to the lighting control device; wherein the configuration information includes: the type information of the light source; the lighting control device determines the type of light source connected to each driving module according to the received configuration information; drives the target light source according to the received control instruction. The lighting control system provided by the embodiment of the present application can adapt to two types of light sources through a set of lighting control devices, and the control panel only needs to configure the type of each light source to adapt, thereby improving the versatility of the lighting control device and saving the user's usage cost.

[0100] In an exemplary embodiment, the external control device includes: a control panel and / or a wireless terminal.

[0101] like Fig.14 As shown, the external control device 100 includes: a control panel 101; the control panel is connected to each lighting control device via wired communication, and the wired communication connection includes: a communication connection based on an RS485 bus.

[0102] like Fig.15 As shown, the external control device 100 includes: a wireless terminal 102; the wireless terminal is connected to each lighting control device through wireless communication.

[0103] In an exemplary embodiment, the wireless terminal includes: a mobile terminal.

[0104] In an exemplary embodiment, the configuration information includes configuration of driving modes of multiple light sources; wherein each driving module drives one light source;

[0105] The driving modes include: a unified driving mode and a separate driving mode;

[0106] The unified driving mode supports driving multiple light sources of the same type using the same driving signal;

[0107] The separate driving mode supports driving each light source with an independent driving signal.

[0108] In an exemplary embodiment, the configuration information includes configuration parameters of multiple lighting effect modes of at least one light source.

[0109] When the lighting control device is used to drive the atmosphere light, the lighting effect mode of the atmosphere light can be designed and adjusted according to different application scenarios and user needs. The following are some lighting effect modes: static color, dynamic water flow, music rhythm, and environmental perception.

[0110] like Fig.16 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a home control system, including: an external control device 10 and at least one home control device 20; the home control device 20 includes: at least one lighting control device 200 and at least one other type of home control device 201; the external control device is connected to each home control device through wireless communication or wired communication;

[0111] The external control device is configured to configure each light source connected to at least one lighting control device and send configuration information to the lighting control device; send a control instruction to drive a target light source to the lighting control device; send a home control instruction to other types of home control devices; wherein the configuration information includes: type information of the light source;

[0112] The lighting control device is configured to determine the type of light source connected to each driving module according to the received configuration information; and drive the target light source according to the received control instruction;

[0113] Other types of home control devices are configured to drive home devices according to received home control instructions.

[0114] In the home control system provided by the embodiment of the present application, any one of the driving modules of the lighting control device can be connected to any one of the two light sources (RGB type light emitting diode lamp group and RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group), the external control device configures each light source connected to at least one lighting control device, and sends the configuration information to the lighting control device; sends a control instruction to drive the target light source to the lighting control device; sends a home control instruction to other types of home control devices; wherein the configuration information includes: type information of the light source; the lighting control device determines the type of light source connected to each driving module according to the received configuration information; drives the target light source according to the received control instruction; other types of home control devices drive home devices according to the received home control instruction. The home control system provided by the embodiment of the present application can adapt to two types of light sources through a set of lighting control devices, and the external control device only needs to configure the type of each light source to adapt, thereby improving the versatility of the lighting control device, saving the user's usage cost, and enriching the functions of the home control system.

[0115] In an exemplary embodiment, the external control device includes: a control panel and / or a wireless terminal.

[0116] like Fig.17 As shown, the external control device 10 includes: a control panel 101; the home control device 20 includes: at least one lighting control device 200 and at least one other type of home control device 201; the control panel is connected to each home control device via wired communication, and the wired communication connection includes: a communication connection based on an RS485 bus.

[0117] like Fig.18 As shown, the external control device 10 includes: a wireless terminal 102; the home control device 20 includes: at least one lighting control device 200 and at least one other type of home control device 201; the wireless terminal is connected to each home control device through wireless communication.

[0118] In an exemplary embodiment, the wireless terminal includes: a mobile terminal.

[0119] In an exemplary embodiment, the configuration information includes configuration of driving modes of multiple light sources; wherein each driving module drives one light source;

[0120] The driving modes include: a unified driving mode and a separate driving mode;

[0121] The unified driving mode supports driving multiple light sources of the same type using the same driving signal;

[0122] The separate driving mode supports driving each light source with an independent driving signal.

[0123] In an exemplary embodiment, the configuration information includes configuration parameters of multiple lighting effect modes of at least one light source.

[0124] When the lighting control device is used to drive the atmosphere light, the lighting effect mode of the atmosphere light can be designed and adjusted according to different application scenarios and user needs. The following are some lighting effect modes: static color, dynamic water flow, music rhythm, and environmental perception.

[0125] In an exemplary embodiment, the other types of home control devices include: spa control devices.

[0126] In an exemplary embodiment, the external control device is further configured to send a control instruction to the lighting control device according to the status of other types of home control devices to drive the light source connected to the lighting control device to serve as an indicator light or an atmosphere light.

[0127] When the home control system is a SPA control system, the lighting control device can be used as an accessory device of the SPA control system, connected to the SPA control system through the RS485 bus, and enrich the functions of the SPA control system. For example: the light source connected to the lighting control device can be used as a water temperature indicator light, and the external control device obtains the current water temperature information, and sends control instructions to the light sources of different colors connected to the lighting control device according to different water temperatures, so that different colors of light signals represent water temperatures of different temperatures. For another example, the external control device detects that a certain SPA device is abnormal, sends a control instruction to the lighting control device, and drives the light source representing the alarm color. For another example, the external control device detects that the shower starts to spray water and background music sounds, and then sends a control instruction matching the background music to the lighting control device, driving the atmosphere light to work in the music rhythm mode. In the SPA control system, the lighting control device can be used alone or in conjunction with other types of home control devices.

[0128] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that all or some of the steps, systems, and functional modules / units in the methods disclosed above may be implemented as software, firmware, hardware, and appropriate combinations thereof. In hardware implementations, the division between the functional modules / units mentioned in the above description does not necessarily correspond to the division of physical components; for example, a physical component may have multiple functions, or a function or step may be performed by several physical components in cooperation. Some or all components may be implemented as software executed by a processor, such as a digital signal processor or a microprocessor, or implemented as hardware, or implemented as an integrated circuit, such as an application-specific integrated circuit. Such software may be distributed on a computer-readable medium, which may include a computer storage medium (or non-transitory medium) and a communication medium (or temporary medium). As known to those skilled in the art, the term "computer storage medium" includes volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storing information (such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data). Computer storage media include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tapes, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to store the desired information and can be accessed by a computer. In addition, it is well known to those of ordinary skill in the art that communication media typically contain computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism, and may include any information delivery media.

[0129] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features.

[0130] In the description of the present application, “plurality” means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0131] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0132] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0133] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A lighting control device, comprising: A main control module and at least one driver module; Any one of the driving modules can be connected to any one of the two light sources; the two light sources include: an RGB type light emitting diode lamp group and an RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group; any one of the lamp groups includes at least one light emitting diode; A main control module, configured to determine the type of light source connected to each driving module according to the configuration information; determine a control signal for driving the light source according to the type of light source connected to each driving module and a control instruction for the light source, and send the control signal to the driving module; The driving module is configured to drive the light source according to the received control signal.

2. The lighting control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving module comprises: a driving unit and a light source interface unit; the light source interface unit comprises: a first pin, a second pin, a third pin and a fourth pin; The first pin of the light source interface unit is connected to the first positive power supply, the second pin is connected to the first end of the first resistor, and the second end of the first resistor is connected to the second positive power supply; When the light source interface unit is connected to the RGB type LED lamp group, the first pin is also connected to the common positive electrode of the RGB type LED lamp group, and the remaining three pins except the first pin are respectively connected to the negative electrodes of the three color LED sub-lamp groups of the RGB type LED lamp group; wherein the RGB type LED lamp group includes four interfaces: a common positive electrode, a negative electrode of the red LED sub-lamp group, a negative electrode of the green LED sub-lamp group, and a negative electrode of the blue LED sub-lamp group; the positive electrodes of the three color LED sub-lamp groups are connected together and serve as the common positive electrode of the RGB type LED lamp group; When the light source interface unit is connected to the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group, the first pin is also connected to the positive electrode of the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group, the second pin is also connected to the data port of the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group, and the third pin is connected to the negative electrode of the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group; wherein the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group includes three interfaces: a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a data port; The driving unit is configured to drive the light source according to the received control signal.

3. The lighting control device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving unit comprises: a first switch sub-unit, a second switch sub-unit and a third switch sub-unit; The main control module is configured to bind three output ports to each driver module; when the type of light source connected to the driver module is an RGB type light emitting diode lamp group, a first control signal, a second control signal and a third control signal are respectively generated according to the control instructions for the three color light emitting diode sub-lamp groups, and are respectively sent to the driver module through the three output ports bound to the driver module; when the type of light source connected to the driver module is an RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group, a fourth control signal and a fifth control signal are generated according to the control instructions for the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group, and are respectively sent to the driver module through two of the three output ports bound to the driver module; wherein the fourth control signal is a first fixed level signal generated according to the light group power-on control instruction or a second fixed level signal generated according to the light group power-off control instruction; the fifth control signal is a pulse signal generated according to the light emitting data encoding signal; A first switch subunit, configured to switch on or off a circuit path between the second pin of the light source interface unit and a power ground according to a first control signal or a fifth control signal sent by the main control module; A second switch subunit, configured to switch on or off a circuit path between the third pin of the light source interface unit and the power ground according to a second control signal or a fourth control signal sent by the main control module; The third switch sub-unit is configured to switch on or off a circuit path between the fourth pin of the light source interface unit and the power ground according to a third control signal sent by the main control module.

4. The lighting control device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first switch subunit includes a first transistor, the second switch subunit includes a second transistor, and the third switch subunit includes a third transistor; The gate of the first transistor is connected to the first end of the second resistor and the first end of the third resistor, the second end of the second resistor is connected to the first output port of the main control module, and the second end of the third resistor is connected to the power ground; the source of the first transistor is connected to the power ground; the drain of the first transistor is connected to the second pin of the light source interface unit; The gate of the second transistor is connected to the first end of the fourth resistor and the first end of the fifth resistor, the second end of the fourth resistor is connected to the second output port of the main control module, and the second end of the fifth resistor is connected to the power ground; the source of the second transistor is connected to the power ground; the drain of the second transistor is connected to the third pin of the light source interface unit; The gate of the third transistor is connected to the first end of the sixth resistor and the first end of the seventh resistor, the second end of the sixth resistor is connected to the third output port of the main control module, and the second end of the seventh resistor is connected to the power ground; the source of the third transistor is connected to the power ground; the drain of the third transistor is connected to the fourth pin of the light source interface unit.

5. The lighting control device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first switch subunit and the second switch subunit are integrated in a dual-channel metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor MOSFET chip, the first switch subunit is a MOSFET of the dual-channel MOSFET chip, and the second switch subunit is another MOSFET of the dual-channel MOSFET chip; The third switch subunit is a MOSFET in another dual-channel MOSFET chip.

6. The lighting control device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lighting control device further includes: a first input module; The first input module is configured to receive at least one input signal, isolate each input signal and then output it to the input port corresponding to the main control module; wherein the input signal includes: a first power-on / power-off signal, a control signal of a red LED sub-lamp group of the RGB type LED lamp group, a control signal of a green LED sub-lamp group of the RGB type LED lamp group, and a control signal of a blue LED sub-lamp group of the RGB type LED lamp group; the first power-on / power-off signal is output to the first input port of the main control module, and the control signals of the three colors of LED sub-lamp groups are output to the second input port, the third input port and the fourth input port of the main control module respectively; The main control module is configured to, if a first power-on signal is detected at the first input port, use the signals received at the second input port, the third input port and the fourth input port as the first control signal, the second control signal and the third control signal of at least one driving module connected to the RGB type light-emitting diode lamp group, respectively, and send them to the driving module through the three output ports bound to each driving module; if a first power-off signal is detected at the first input port, generate the first control signal, the second control signal and the third control signal of at least one driving module connected to the RGB type light-emitting diode lamp group for controlling the RGB type light-emitting diode lamp group not to emit light, and send them to the driving module through the three output ports bound to each driving module.

7. The lighting control device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lighting control device further comprises: a second input module; The second input module is configured to receive at least one input signal, and output each input signal to the corresponding input port of the main control module after isolating it; wherein the input signal includes: a second power-on / power-off signal and a light emitting data coding signal of the RGBIC type light emitting diode lamp group; the second power-on / power-off signal is output to the fifth input port of the main control module, and the light emitting data coding signal is output to the sixth input port of the main control module; The main control module is configured to generate a fourth control signal with a first fixed level if a second power-on signal is detected at the fifth input port, use the signal received at the sixth input port as the fifth control signal, and send the fourth control signal and the fifth control signal to the driving module respectively through two of the three output ports bound to at least one driving module connected to the RGBIC type light-emitting diode lamp group; if a second power-off signal is detected at the fifth input port, generate a fourth control signal with a second fixed level, and send the fourth control signal to the driving module through one of the three output ports bound to at least one driving module connected to the RGBIC type light-emitting diode lamp group.

8. The lighting control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The configuration information includes configuration of driving modes of multiple light sources; wherein each driving module drives one light source; The driving modes include: a unified driving mode and a separate driving mode; The unified driving mode supports driving multiple light sources of the same type using the same driving signal; The separate driving mode supports driving each light source with an independent driving signal.

9. The lighting control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting control device further includes: a communication module; The communication module is configured to establish a communication connection between the external control device and the main control module; The communication connection includes: a wireless communication connection and / or a wired communication connection; The external control device includes: a control panel and / or a wireless terminal.

10. The lighting control device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The main control module is also configured to monitor the power supply signal of the lighting control device, and when the switching phenomenon of power on and power off of the power supply signal meets a preset first condition, the wireless communication connection of the lighting control device is reset; wherein the preset first condition includes: the number of rapid switching of power on and power off reaches a preset number within a preset first time period; wherein the rapid switching refers to the power supply signal being powered on again within a preset second time period after being powered off; and the second time period is less than the first time period.

11. The lighting control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main control module is also configured to pre-configure multiple lighting effect modes and generate a list; monitor the power supply signal of the lighting control device, and when the power supply signal is powered off and then powered on again within a preset second time period, the lighting effect mode of the lighting control device is switched to the next mode of the current lighting effect mode in the lighting effect mode list; wherein the next mode of the last mode in the lighting effect mode list is the first mode in the list; wherein the lighting effect mode is determined by the lighting color and lighting duration of each light-emitting diode in the lamp group.

12. A lighting control system, comprising: An external control device and at least one lighting control device according to any one of claims 1 to 11; The external control device is connected to each lighting control device via wireless communication or wired communication; The external control device is configured to configure each light source connected to at least one lighting control device and send configuration information to the lighting control device; Sending a control instruction for driving a target light source to a lighting control device; wherein the configuration information includes: type information of the light source; The lighting control device is configured to determine the type of light source connected to each driving module according to the received configuration information; and drive the target light source according to the received control instruction.

13. The lighting control system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The external control device includes: a control panel and / or a wireless terminal; The control panel is connected to each lighting control device via wired communication; the wireless terminal is connected to each lighting control device via wireless communication; The wired communication connection includes: a communication connection based on RS485 bus.

14. A home control system, comprising: an external control device and at least one home control device; The home control device comprises: at least one lighting control device according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and at least one other type of home control device; the external control device is connected to each home control device via wireless communication or wired communication; The external control device is configured to configure each light source connected to at least one lighting control device and send configuration information to the lighting control device; send a control instruction to drive a target light source to the lighting control device; send a home control instruction to other types of home control devices; wherein the configuration information includes: type information of the light source; The lighting control device is configured to determine the type of light source connected to each driving module according to the received configuration information; and drive the target light source according to the received control instruction; Other types of home control devices are configured to drive home devices according to received home control instructions.

15. The home control system according to claim 14, characterized in that: The external control device includes: a control panel and / or a wireless terminal; The control panel is connected to each home control device via wired communication; the wireless terminal is connected to each home control device via wireless communication; The wired communication connection includes: a communication connection based on RS485 bus; The external control device is also configured to send a control instruction to the lighting control device according to the status of other types of home control devices to drive the light source connected to the lighting control device to serve as an indicator light or an atmosphere light.