A live-action entertainment stage lamp intelligent control system and method

Abstract

The application relates to a live-action entertainment stage lamp intelligent control system and method, belonging to the technical field of light control systems, which comprises a process design module, a service management module, a core scheduling module, a data analysis module, a self-defined input module, a remote debugging module, an intelligent playing module and an output execution module; the application effectively solves the problems of poor equipment interface expansibility, high operation complexity and insufficient synchronization accuracy in traditional control systems, realizes efficient arrangement, accurate execution and seamless expansion of light effects, and efficiently optimizes the control effect of stage lamps in the live-action entertainment industry; the application realizes comprehensive intelligent upgrading of stage lamp control by introducing the design of the process design module, the service management module, the remote debugging module and the intelligent playing module; the application not only makes the control operation of the stage lamp simple and fast, reduces the debugging threshold, but also greatly improves the synchronization and continuity of the light effect, and ensures the visual impact of the stage performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of lighting control system technology, specifically relating to an intelligent control system and method for real-scene entertainment stage lights. Background Technology

[0002] In the live entertainment industry, such as immersive theaters, live escape rooms, and themed light shows, precise control of stage lighting effects is a core element in creating an immersive experience. To achieve this, professional stage lighting is widely used in the live entertainment industry. However, traditional stage lighting control systems, used for precise control of stage lighting effects, face a series of problems. Traditional stage lighting control systems typically rely on a control console (a device specifically designed for stage lighting control) to perform professional adjustments to the stage lights (such as lighting effect choreography), which has the following significant drawbacks:

[0003] (1) Poor system interface scalability: In traditional stage lighting control systems, the number of interfaces for stage lighting output control devices is limited. Multiple DMX512 devices (devices that support the DMX512 protocol, such as moving head lights, LED running lights, LED rotating bulbs, DMX crystal ball lights, etc.) are often connected to the same bus, which is not convenient for splitting and expansion, and it is difficult to meet the access control needs of multiple stage lighting devices in large-scale live entertainment scenes.

[0004] (2) High operational complexity: The debugging and arrangement of lighting effects are highly dependent on the experience of professional installation technicians. Non-professional installation technicians find it difficult to quickly master the operation logic of the Tiger console, resulting in a long deployment cycle and low debugging efficiency. In addition, manual configuration of channel mapping relationships is prone to errors, further increasing the operational complexity.

[0005] (3) Insufficient synchronization accuracy: When using multiple stage light control boxes, due to differences in hardware clocks and data transmission delays, it is difficult to achieve millisecond-level synchronization of lighting effects, resulting in stuttering or misalignment of dynamic effects (such as gradation and flashing), which seriously affects visual continuity.

[0006] Although existing technologies attempt to alleviate the above problems through software assistance or the addition of hardware buffers, they have failed to fundamentally resolve the contradiction between system scalability, ease of use, and synchronization.

[0007] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a highly integrated, intelligent, and scalable intelligent control system and method for stage lighting in live entertainment, in order to meet the needs of the rapidly developing live entertainment industry. Summary of the Invention

[0008] This invention addresses the aforementioned problems and overcomes the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing an intelligent control system and method for stage lighting in real-world entertainment. Through a combination of modular architecture and intelligent scheduling, this invention solves the problems of poor device interface expandability, high operational complexity, and insufficient synchronization accuracy in traditional control systems. It achieves efficient choreography, precise execution, and seamless expansion of lighting effects, effectively optimizing the control effect of stage lighting in the real-world entertainment industry.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0010] The present invention provides an intelligent control system for stage lighting in real-world entertainment, comprising a process design module, a service management module, a core scheduling module, a data parsing module, a custom input module, a remote debugging module, an intelligent playback module, and an output execution module;

[0011] The process design module is used to configure multiple effect trigger nodes based on the timeline, define the target values ​​and change times of each port and channel, synchronize the stage light process node data to the remote server, and finally send them to the service management module.

[0012] The service management module is used to receive and segment the stage lighting process node data sent by the process design module. Each segment represents a series of continuous lighting effects, dynamically switches the control system's working state, and maps the keys of the custom input module to the specified port and channel.

[0013] The core scheduling module is responsible for receiving process node data transmitted by the service management module, and calling the data parsing module, remote debugging module and intelligent playback module as needed to coordinate the data flow scheduling between the modules.

[0014] The data parsing module is used to parse the process node data into segments and store them as multiple playback files locally;

[0015] The custom input module is used to transmit data via a serial port through cascading expansion buttons, knobs, and sliding input devices, and feed the data back to the core scheduling module in real time to adjust the port channel parameters of the output execution module and achieve dynamic control of the stage lighting effects.

[0016] The remote debugging module is used for port debugging of the entire control system, receiving and processing the debugging data of the stage lights in real time, and making accurate outputs according to the output ports and channels;

[0017] The intelligent playback module includes a pre-reading module, an integration module, an encapsulation module, a sending module, and a speed adjustment module, which are used to preload local playback file data, aggregate multi-port data packets, and output synchronously via Ethernet;

[0018] The output execution module is used to receive data packets output by the intelligent playback module and control the stage lights to perform corresponding lighting effects to ensure output continuity.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the process design module includes a time node module and an effect node module; the time node module is used to add an effect that needs to be triggered at a certain time point in a timeline manner, and there are multiple triggering effects at that time point; the effect node module is used to select a channel under a certain port, adjust the target value and change time of the channel, and when the overall effect reaches this time point, the value of the channel will gradually transition from the value of the previous time point to the target value of this time point.

[0020] As another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the process design module establishes a connection with the remote debugging module through a remote server to perform dynamic arrangement and simulation debugging of lighting effects.

[0021] As another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the service management module is also used to receive debugging data and playback control commands.

[0022] As another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the custom input module includes a button input module, a knob input module, and a slide input module. The button input module, knob input module, and slide input module are cascaded and extended through a bus. The module at the end of the cascaded button input module, knob input module, and slide input module feeds back data to the core scheduling module. The input device used by the button input module is a jog button, the input device used by the knob input module is an coded knob, and the input device used by the slide input module is a sliding potentiometer. The above-mentioned input devices control the channel change under a certain port of the output execution module, thereby controlling the stage lighting effect change.

[0023] As another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the remote debugging module includes a jogging module and a playback module; the jogging module is used to trigger all effect nodes at a single time node, and the debugging personnel can make effect adjustments by observing the effect execution process at that time node; the playback module is used to select and execute all process nodes to observe the overall lighting effect.

[0024] As another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pre-read module is used to automatically detect locally stored playback files and pre-read some data into the playback buffer; the integration module is used to integrate all playback buffers that need to be output, form output data packets for each port, and insert them into the output buffer; the encapsulation module is used to read data packets in the output buffer, add key information such as sequence number, port number, and timestamp, perform packet processing, and merge multiple data packets into one packet for transmission to the packet buffer; the sending module is used to read data in the packet buffer at a specified rate and periodically send the data via Ethernet; the speed adjustment module is used to monitor the packet sending speed of all ports controlled by the sending module and adjust it in real time.

[0025] As another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the output execution module is extended downwards via Ethernet to multiple output execution modules of the same type. Each output execution module contains at least 4 DMX512 output units, and each output execution module has a built-in data packet buffer.

[0026] This invention provides an intelligent control method for stage lighting in a real-scene entertainment venue, implemented using the aforementioned intelligent control system for stage lighting in a real-scene entertainment venue, comprising the following steps:

[0027] S1: Process Design Configuration

[0028] Using the time node module of the process design module, multiple trigger effect time points are added based on the time axis, and the target values ​​and change times of each port and channel are defined using the effect node module. The configured stage light process node data is then synchronized to the remote server.

[0029] S2: Data Encapsulation and State Management

[0030] The service management module receives process node data sent by the process design module, segments and encapsulates it into multiple sets of continuous lighting effect data segments, and simultaneously receives debugging data and playback control commands, dynamically switches the system working state, and maps the keys of the custom input module to the specified port and channel.

[0031] S3: Data Parsing and Local Storage

[0032] The data parsing module parses the segmented process node data, generates a local playback file containing timestamps and port identifiers, and stores it.

[0033] S4: Dynamic control of input devices

[0034] The custom input module transmits data via a cascaded series of buttons, knobs, and sliding input devices using a daisy-chain serial port protocol. The end module feeds back the cascade status to the core scheduling module, which adjusts the port channel parameters of the output execution module in real time.

[0035] S5: Remote Debugging and Effect Verification

[0036] The remote debugging module can trigger the effect node of the time node step by step through the jog module, or execute all process nodes through the playback module, and the debugging data is fed back to the service management module in real time.

[0037] S6: Data Prefetching and Synchronous Output

[0038] The intelligent playback module's pre-read module preloads local playback file data into the cache, the integration module aggregates multi-port output data packets, the encapsulation module adds serial numbers, port numbers, and timestamps and encapsulates packets, the sending module outputs data via Ethernet at a specified rate, and the speed adjustment module calibrates the port packet sending rate in real time.

[0039] S7: Cascading Output and Effect Execution

[0040] The output execution module receives data packets from the intelligent playback module and extends multiple modules via Ethernet cascading. Each module has a built-in data buffer to ensure continuous output and controls the stage lights to execute lighting effects according to packet instructions.

[0041] Beneficial effects of this invention:

[0042] The present invention provides an intelligent control system and method for stage lighting in real-world entertainment, which effectively solves the problems of poor device interface expandability, high operation complexity and insufficient synchronization accuracy in traditional stage lighting control by combining intelligent modules such as process design module, service management module, core scheduling module, data parsing module, custom input module, remote debugging module, intelligent playback module and output execution module, and significantly optimizes the control effect of stage lighting in the real-world entertainment industry. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic block diagram of the overall structure of an intelligent control system for real-scene entertainment stage lights according to the present invention.

[0044] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cascaded connection structure between the button input module, knob input module, slide input module and core scheduling module of the intelligent control system for real-scene entertainment stage lights of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cascaded connection structure between the core scheduling module, output execution module 1, output execution module 2 and output execution module 3 of the intelligent control system for real-scene entertainment stage lights of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To make the technical problems solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0047] Combination Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides an intelligent control system for real-scene entertainment stage lights, including a process design module, a service management module, a core scheduling module, a data parsing module, a custom input module, a remote debugging module, an intelligent playback module, and an output execution module. Through the combined use of the process design module, service management module, core scheduling module, data parsing module, custom input module, remote debugging module, intelligent playback module, and output execution module, the intelligent control system for real-scene entertainment stage lights of the present invention is constituted. It has device interface expansion capabilities, real-time network debugging and simulation functions, and real-time synchronization capabilities for multiple groups of stage light controlled devices.

[0048] The process design module is used to configure multiple effect trigger nodes based on a timeline, define the target values ​​and change times for each port and channel, synchronize the stage lighting process node data to a remote server, and finally send them to the service management module. Specifically, the process design module includes a time node module and an effect node module. The time node module is used to add effects that need to be triggered at a certain time point according to the timeline, and there are multiple trigger effects at that time point. The effect node module is used to select a channel under a certain port, adjust the target value and change time of that channel, and when the overall effect reaches this time point, the value of that channel will gradually transition from the value of the previous time point to the target value of this time point. The process design module establishes a connection with the remote debugging module through the remote server to perform dynamic arrangement and simulation debugging of lighting effects.

[0049] Specifically, the service management module is responsible for connecting to a remote server, receiving and storing stage lighting process node data; this data is segmented and encapsulated, with each segment representing a series of coherent lighting effects. Simultaneously, the service management module is also responsible for receiving debugging data and playback control commands, scheduling and switching the overall system's operating state. The service management module receives key definition information from custom input modules, specifying the port and channel mapping relationship corresponding to a particular input port.

[0050] Specifically, the core scheduling module serves as the core of the control system of this invention; the core scheduling module is responsible for receiving process node data transmitted by the service management module, and calling the data parsing module, remote debugging module, and intelligent playback module as needed to coordinate the data flow scheduling between the modules.

[0051] Specifically, the data parsing module parses the received process node data into segments and stores them as multiple playback files locally for easy subsequent retrieval.

[0052] Specifically, the custom input module includes a button input module, a knob input module, and a slider input module. Multiple modules of each type can be connected via an expansion input bus. The button input module connects to a jog button, the knob input module connects to an coded knob, and the slider input module connects to a potentiometer. These input devices can control channel changes at a specific port of the output execution module, thereby controlling stage lighting effects. When the button, knob, and slider input modules are cascaded on the bus, data is transmitted via a daisy-chain serial port. If the cascaded module at the end of the button, knob, or slider input module detects no subsequent modules, it will return data to the previous module.

[0053] Specifically, the remote debugging module includes a jogging module and a playback module, used for port debugging of the entire control system. The remote debugging module receives and processes the stage lighting debugging data in real time, and outputs it precisely according to the output port and channel. The jogging module can trigger all effect nodes at a single time point, allowing debugging personnel to observe the effect execution process at that moment and make effect adjustments; alternatively, the playback module can be used to select and execute all process nodes to observe the overall lighting effect.

[0054] Specifically, the intelligent playback module includes a pre-reading module, an integration module, an encapsulation module, a sending module, and a speed adjustment module. The pre-reading module automatically detects locally stored playback files and pre-reads some data into the playback buffer. The integration module integrates all playback buffers that need to be output, forming output data packets for each port, and inserts them into the output buffer. Since all data is pre-loaded into the buffer, this operation ensures the synchronization of the DMX512 signals output from the ports. The encapsulation module reads the data packets in the output buffer, adds key information such as sequence number, port number, and timestamp, performs packet processing, and merges multiple data packets into one packet for transmission to the packet buffer. The sending module reads the data in the packet buffer at a specified rate and periodically sends the data via Ethernet. The speed adjustment module monitors the packet sending speed of all ports controlled by the sending module and adjusts it in real time to maintain its output rate at 44K.

[0055] Specifically, the output execution module is used to receive data packets sent by the intelligent playback module and control the stage lights to perform corresponding lighting effects; the output execution module can be cascaded downwards via Ethernet to expand multiple output execution modules of the same type, up to 255; each output execution module contains 4 DMX512 output units, and each output execution module has a built-in 200ms data packet buffer to ensure output continuity.

[0056] This invention provides an intelligent control method for stage lighting in a real-world entertainment setting, comprising the following steps: Utilizing the aforementioned intelligent control system for stage lighting in a real-world entertainment setting, the method includes the following steps:

[0057] S1: Process Design Configuration

[0058] Using the time node module of the process design module, multiple trigger effect time points are added based on the time axis, and the target values ​​and change times of each port and channel are defined using the effect node module. The configured stage light process node data is then synchronized to the remote server.

[0059] S2: Data Encapsulation and State Management

[0060] The service management module receives process node data sent by the process design module, segments and encapsulates it into multiple sets of continuous lighting effect data segments, and simultaneously receives debugging data and playback control commands, dynamically switches the system working state, and maps the keys of the custom input module to the specified port and channel.

[0061] S3: Data Parsing and Local Storage

[0062] The data parsing module parses the segmented process node data, generates a local playback file containing timestamps and port identifiers, and stores it.

[0063] S4: Dynamic control of input devices

[0064] The custom input module transmits data via a cascaded series of buttons, knobs, and sliding input devices using a daisy-chain serial port protocol. The end module feeds back the cascade status to the core scheduling module, which adjusts the port channel parameters of the output execution module in real time.

[0065] S5: Remote Debugging and Effect Verification

[0066] The remote debugging module can trigger the effect node of the time node step by step through the jog module, or execute all process nodes through the playback module, and the debugging data is fed back to the service management module in real time.

[0067] S6: Data Prefetching and Synchronous Output

[0068] The intelligent playback module's pre-read module preloads local playback file data into the cache, the integration module aggregates multi-port output data packets, the encapsulation module adds serial numbers, port numbers, and timestamps and encapsulates packets, the sending module outputs data via Ethernet at a specified rate, and the speed adjustment module calibrates the port packet sending rate in real time.

[0069] S7: Cascading Output and Effect Execution

[0070] The output execution module receives data packets from the intelligent playback module and extends multiple modules via Ethernet cascading. Each module has a built-in data buffer to ensure continuous output and controls the stage lights to execute lighting effects according to packet instructions.

[0071] In summary, the intelligent control system and method for stage lighting in real-world entertainment of this invention, through the introduction of a process design module, service management module, remote debugging module, and intelligent playback module, achieves a comprehensive intelligent upgrade of stage lighting control. This not only simplifies and speeds up the control of stage lights and lowers the debugging threshold, but also significantly improves the synchronization and continuity of lighting effects, ensuring the visual impact of stage performances. Simultaneously, the scalability of the intelligent control system for stage lighting in real-world entertainment of this invention is significantly enhanced, easily handling the control needs of multiple stage lighting devices in large-scale real-world entertainment projects. This not only improves the control efficiency of stage lights but also brings richer and more diverse lighting expression methods to the real-world entertainment industry.

[0072] It is understood that the above specific description of the present invention is only for illustrating the present invention and is not limited to the technical solutions described in the embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the present invention to achieve the same technical effect; as long as the use needs are met, they are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart control system for stage lighting in a real-world entertainment setting, characterized in that: It includes a process design module, a service management module, a core scheduling module, a data parsing module, a custom input module, a remote debugging module, an intelligent playback module, and an output execution module; The process design module is used to configure multiple effect trigger nodes based on the timeline, define the target values ​​and change times of each port and channel, synchronize the stage light process node data to the remote server, and finally send them to the service management module. The process design module includes a time node module and an effect node module; The time node module is used to add effects that need to be triggered at a certain time point in a timeline manner, and there are multiple triggering effects at that time point; The effect node module is used to select a channel under a certain port, adjust the target value and change time of the channel, and when the overall effect reaches this time point, the value of the channel will gradually transition from the value of the previous time point to the target value of this time point. The service management module is used to receive and segment the stage lighting process node data sent by the process design module. Each segment represents a series of continuous lighting effects, dynamically switches the control system's working state, and maps the keys of the custom input module to the specified port and channel. The core scheduling module is responsible for receiving process node data transmitted by the service management module, and calling the data parsing module, remote debugging module and intelligent playback module as needed to coordinate the data flow scheduling between the modules. The data parsing module is used to parse the process node data into segments and store them as multiple playback files locally; The custom input module is used to transmit data via a serial port through cascading expansion buttons, knobs, and sliding input devices, and feed the data back to the core scheduling module in real time to adjust the port channel parameters of the output execution module and achieve dynamic control of the stage lighting effects. The remote debugging module is used for port debugging of the entire control system, receiving and processing the debugging data of the stage lights in real time, and making accurate outputs according to the output ports and channels; The remote debugging module includes a jog module and a playback module; The jog module is used to trigger all effect nodes at a single time point, allowing the debugging personnel to adjust the effect by observing the execution process of the effect at that time point; the playback module is used to select and execute all process nodes to observe the overall lighting effect. The intelligent playback module includes a pre-reading module, an integration module, an encapsulation module, a sending module, and a speed adjustment module, which are used to preload local playback file data, aggregate multi-port data packets, and output synchronously via Ethernet; The output execution module is used to receive data packets output by the intelligent playback module and control the stage lights to perform corresponding lighting effects to ensure output continuity. The output execution module is extended downwards via Ethernet to include multiple similar output execution modules. Each output execution module contains at least 4 DMX512 output units and each output execution module has a built-in data packet buffer.

2. The intelligent control system for a real-scene entertainment stage light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The process design module establishes a connection with the remote debugging module through a remote server to perform dynamic arrangement and simulation debugging of lighting effects.

3. The intelligent control system for a real-scene entertainment stage light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The service management module is also responsible for receiving debugging data and playback control commands.

4. The intelligent control system for a real-scene entertainment stage light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The custom input module includes a button input module, a knob input module, and a slide input module. The button input module, knob input module, and slide input module are cascaded and extended through a bus. The module at the end of the cascaded button input module, knob input module, and slide input module feeds back data to the core scheduling module. The button input module is used to connect to a jog button, the knob input module is used to connect to an coded knob, and the slide input module is used to connect to a sliding potentiometer. The above-mentioned input devices control the channel changes at a certain port of the output execution module, thereby controlling the stage lighting effect changes.

5. The intelligent control system for a real-scene entertainment stage light according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pre-read module is used to automatically detect locally stored playback files and pre-read some data into the playback buffer; the integration module is used to integrate all playback buffers that need to be output, form output data packets for each port, and insert them into the output buffer. The encapsulation module is used to read data packets from the output buffer, add key information such as sequence number, port number, and timestamp, perform packet processing, and merge multiple data packets into one packet for transmission to the packet buffer. The sending module is used to read data in the packet buffer at a specified rate and send the data through Ethernet at regular intervals; the speed adjustment module is used to monitor the packet sending speed of all ports controlled by the sending module and adjust it in real time.

6. A method for intelligent control of stage lighting in a real-scene entertainment setting, characterized in that: The implementation using the intelligent control system for real-scene entertainment stage lights according to any one of claims 1 to 5 includes the following steps: S1: Process Design Configuration Using the time node module of the process design module, multiple trigger effect time points are added based on the time axis, and the target values ​​and change times of each port and channel are defined using the effect node module. The configured stage light process node data is then synchronized to the remote server. S2: Data Encapsulation and State Management The service management module receives process node data sent by the process design module, segments and encapsulates it into multiple sets of continuous lighting effect data segments, and simultaneously receives debugging data and playback control commands, dynamically switches the system working state, and maps the keys of the custom input module to the specified port and channel. S3: Data Parsing and Local Storage The data parsing module parses the segmented process node data, generates a local playback file containing timestamps and port identifiers, and stores it. S4: Dynamic control of input devices The custom input module transmits data via a cascaded series of buttons, knobs, and sliding input devices using a daisy-chain serial port protocol. The end module feeds back the cascade status to the core scheduling module, which adjusts the port channel parameters of the output execution module in real time. S5: Remote Debugging and Effect Verification The remote debugging module can trigger the effect node of the time node step by step through the jog module, or execute all process nodes through the playback module, and the debugging data is fed back to the service management module in real time. S6: Data Prefetching and Synchronous Output The intelligent playback module's pre-read module preloads local playback file data into the cache, the integration module aggregates multi-port output data packets, the encapsulation module adds serial numbers, port numbers, and timestamps and encapsulates packets, the sending module outputs data via Ethernet at a specified rate, and the speed adjustment module calibrates the port packet sending rate in real time. S7: Cascading Output and Effect Execution The output execution module receives data packets from the intelligent playback module and extends multiple modules via Ethernet cascading. Each module has a built-in data buffer to ensure continuous output and controls the stage lights to execute lighting effects according to packet instructions.

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