SMART LIGHTING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Abstract

This lighting management system (10) comprises: – a set of mobile applications (30) used by users, each mobile application being configured to capture the geolocated position of each user using the application; – a supervisory unit (20) communicating with the various mobile applications (30), configured to retrieve the geolocated positions of the users, said supervisory unit (20) also being configured to retrieve at least one expected or indicated route of / by each user; and – a set of lights (10) in direct or indirect communication with the supervisory unit (20). The supervisory unit (20) is configured to control the lights (10) in order to anticipate and adapt the lighting and switching-off phases based on the current geolocated positions and expected routes of each user, or to trigger the lighting and switching-off phases upon request from each user.The lighting control (10) is set up so that the lights are switched on before the arrival of a user and switched off after one or more users have passed through. Figure for the abbreviation: Fig 1.

Description

Title of the invention: INTELLIGENT LIGHTING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of lighting, and aims at a system making it possible to manage the lighting and extinction phases of the luminaires of a room, a district, a street, a town or a community of communes or of a luminaire individually.

[0002] More specifically, the invention relates to an intelligent device, that is to say a device making it possible to adapt the strategy for switching on or off the luminaires according to various factors, in particular the actual needs of users. The invention therefore aims overall to reduce the lighting duration in order to adapt these lighting times to the actual needs of users. State of the art

[0003] Urban lighting is today a source of significant expenditure for municipalities and communities of communes. However, this urban lighting is not always useful to users and, in addition to the cost issues, it can disrupt biodiversity and cause light pollution, degrading the quality of life of local residents or the ecosystem.

[0004] To limit the periods when urban lighting is switched on, it is known to define switching-on ranges which can be variable according to a solar calendar, so as to switch on the urban lighting when the brightness decreases, and to maintain this lighting only over a time range or until a predetermined time, for example until 10 p.m., 11 p.m. or midnight in certain municipalities.

[0005] However, this solution is not particularly effective, since outside the lighting ranges, the risk of insecurity is increased, and a large part of the urban lighting is unused in these operating ranges.

[0006] To limit the duration of activation of urban lighting, a possible solution would be to equip each user with a mobile application allowing them to be geolocated. From an interactive map knowing the position of the different urban lighting devices, these can be switched on according to the geolocation of the users. For example, all urban lighting located within a radius of 50 meters around a user could be switched on regardless of the time of night. Thus, by capturing the movements of the user every second while they are walking in the streets, public lighting could adapt to the movement of a user by limiting consumption and disruptions outside this area.

[0007] This method of intelligently switching on urban lighting is nevertheless not satisfactory when security or emergency issues arise. Indeed, it may prove necessary for a user to have almost instantaneous lighting due to exceptional circumstances or situations.

[0008] The technical problem of the invention is therefore to provide a device for intelligently managing the lighting of a room, a street, a district, a municipality or a community of municipalities, which makes it possible to adapt more effectively to movements, and generally to user requests while limiting unnecessary activation phases. Summary of the invention

[0009] To address this technical problem, the invention proposes capturing at least one expected journey as well as the geolocation of each user, in order to anticipate the switching on of the lighting from these elements, in particular urban lighting. It also proposes giving the user the possibility of triggering the lighting he needs locally or over the entire planned journey.

[0010] Thus, the invention relates to a lighting management system comprising: - a set of mobile applications used by users, each mobile application being configured to capture the geolocated position of each user using the application; - a supervisory body in communication with the various mobile applications, configured to retrieve the geolocated positions of users, said supervisory body also being configured to retrieve at least one journey expected or indicated from / by each user; and - a set of lighting in direct or indirect communication with the supervisory body; said supervisory body being configured to control the lighting in order to anticipate and adapt the lighting on and off phases of the lighting based on the current geolocated positions and the expected journeys of each user or to generate the lighting on and off phases of the lighting at the request of each user; the lighting control being carried out in such a way as to turn on the lighting before the arrival of a user and to turn off the lighting after the passage of one or more users or being carried out at the injunction of the users.

[0011] To do this, the expected route of the user may correspond to a route programmed by the user when using the mobile application, so that by capturing the geolocation of the user and the predetermined route, it is possible to anticipate, several minutes in advance, the lights to be switched on and off before and after the passage of each user using the application.

[0012] Alternatively, the route expected by the user may emerge from a probabilistic analysis of the route that he is likely to take based on previously used routes or the most frequently used routes. These probability paths also make it possible to anticipate the switching on of the lights and to reduce the activation time.

[0013] In this embodiment, at least one expected route is determined based on an analysis of the user's previous movements, the expected route being recalculated if the user's geolocated position no longer corresponds to the expected route. Preferably, the analysis of the user's previous movements includes a probabilistic analysis of the route that the user should take. Furthermore, the probabilistic analysis of the route that the user should take can take into consideration the axes most used by all users.

[0014] Correlatively, the user may be invited to modify his initial route via the application channel in interaction with the supervisory body, in order to make him travel via a more illuminated route, said supervisory body having the organization and installation of the lighting of the place or city considered.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the supervisory unit is configured to turn on lighting between 15 and 90 seconds before the expected passage of a user. This embodiment is particularly suitable for energy-saving lighting which requires a significant activation time. Thus, at least some of the lighting may comprise energy-saving lighting. Energy-saving lighting generally consumes less energy and has a longer lifespan than other types of lighting. The use of energy-saving lighting in this system therefore contributes to better durability and a reduction in energy consumption.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the supervisory device is configured to turn off lighting between 30 seconds and 1 minute after the passage of one or more users. This embodiment offers the advantage of greater energy efficiency by quickly turning off the lighting once the user(s) have passed. This makes it possible to reduce energy consumption while ensuring the safety of users during their travel.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the supervisory body is in communication with the lightings via a wireless network. This embodiment allows easier implementation and better adaptability of the system. By using wireless communication, the installation of the lightings can be facilitated, avoiding the constraints linked to physical cabling between the supervisory body and the lightings.

[0018] According to one embodiment, each mobile application is also configured to allow the user to manually control the switching on and off of the lighting. Of course, it is possible to implement a large number of means to limit user abuse in relation to the possibility they have to turn on the lights, for example by studying user behavior with statistical tools or more complex digital tools integrating artificial intelligence. Furthermore, these tools for characterizing and measuring user behavior can also be used to raise user awareness of good energy-saving practices.

[0019] This embodiment offers users greater control over lighting, particularly urban lighting. They can thus adapt the lighting to their specific needs, improving their comfort and safety when traveling. Brief description of the figure

[0020] The manner in which the invention can be implemented and the advantages which result therefrom will emerge more clearly from the following example of implementation, given for informational and non-limiting purposes, with the support of the appended figure.

[0021] [Fig.l] is a schematic representation from above of a district using an urban lighting management system according to one embodiment of the invention. Detailed description of the invention

[0022] The present invention relates to a lighting management system, illustrated schematically in [Fig.l] for urban lighting. Of course, the invention can also be used for lighting a room or a warehouse. The district shown in top view comprises a series of lights 10 in communication with a supervision unit 20 (only part of the connections are illustrated in [Fig.l]). These lights 10 can be electrically controlled by means of an electrical cabinet 40, conventionally managing several lights concentrated in the same place. In this configuration, it is the cabinet 40 which is in communication with the supervision unit 20.

[0023] The system aims to improve the energy efficiency of lighting, while maximizing user safety through adequate and timely lighting.

[0024] The supervisory body 20 is in communication with a set of mobile applications 30 used by various users. Each mobile application 30 is specifically designed to capture the geolocated position of each user using it, thus providing precise and real-time location information to the supervisory body 20.

[0025] The geolocated positions are recovered by the supervisory body 20, which is also configured to collect at least one expected journey from each user.

[0026] This expected route can be determined by the user himself via the mobile application 30 or can be generated by the supervisory body 20 on the basis of an analysis in intelligent of the user's previous movements. This route can also result from the known state of the lighting density by said supervisory body 20 when the notion of safety is expected, the user then being invited, through the channel of his application, to take this suggested route.

[0027] The supervisory unit 20 is programmed to control the lighting 10 in order to anticipate and adapt the lighting and switching off phases of the lighting 10 on the basis of the current geolocated positions and the expected routes of each user. This means that the supervisory unit 20 can switch on the lighting 10 before the arrival of a user and switch them off after the passage of one or more users.

[0028] In certain embodiments of the invention, the supervisory member 20 can be configured to turn on a light 10 between 15 and 90 seconds before the expected passage of a user and to turn off a light 10 between 30 seconds and 1 minute after the passage of one or more users. This functionality allows significant optimization of energy consumption while ensuring maximum safety for users.

[0029] The supervisory organ 20 is designed to operate automatically, although it can also allow human intervention for the supervision or control of the system in certain circumstances, in particular in cases of emergency and security, the application being provided for this purpose with a functionality triggering the immediate or quasi-immediate lighting of a lighting 10 or of a plurality of these lightings located in the place where the user is present.

[0030] The supervisory body 20 described in the present system can take several forms depending on the specific requirements of the lighting system. It is essentially a computerized system with data processing and communication capacity.

[0031] In an exemplary embodiment, the supervisory body 20 may be a centralized server installed in a secure location, such as a town hall or an urban control center. This server is equipped with specialized software allowing the collection and analysis of the geolocated positions of users, as well as the determination and adaptation of expected routes.

[0032] The server can be connected to a communication network to receive data from the mobile applications 30 and to send commands to the lighting 10.

[0033] This network may be a wired or wireless telecommunications network, or a combination of both.

[0034] In another embodiment, the supervisory body 20 could be a network of distributed devices, each installed near one or more lighting fixtures 10. These devices could communicate with each other to share information and coordinate lighting in a decentralized manner.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the supervisory body 20 may also comprise storage components for storing historical data of user movements, thus enabling the analysis and prediction of future journeys based on past movement models.

[0036] Furthermore, the supervisory body 20 can communicate with the lightings 10 or with the cabinets 40 via a wireless network, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the system and offers great flexibility to adapt to different neighborhood configurations.

[0037] Finally, each mobile application 30 can also be configured to allow the user to manually control the switching on and off of the lights 10. This functionality offers users an additional level of control over their environment, particularly in the event of an emergency or increased need for security, improving their comfort and safety while promoting responsible and conscious use of energy.

[0038] The mobile application 30 plays a key role in the operation of the lighting management system. Each user with a compatible smartphone or mobile device can download and install this application. It serves several purposes as indicated below:

[0039] Location: One of the primary functions of the mobile application 30 is to capture the geolocated position of each user. To do this, the application uses GPS or another location system available on the user's mobile device. The application can be configured to share this information in real time with the supervisory body 20.

[0040] Planned Route: The mobile application 30 may also allow each user to program a route. This functionality may be useful for users who know in advance which path they will take. By programming the route, the user allows the lighting management system to anticipate their passage and manage the lighting accordingly, or alternatively to indicate an equivalent but better lit route based on data stored or managed by the supervisory body in terms of density and location of the lighting 10. To do this, an intuitive user interface is provided in the mobile application 30 to allow users to program their routes. This may include an interactive map on which users can plot their route by selecting the starting and ending points, as well as intermediate points if necessary.

[0041] Travel History: In addition to the two previous functions, the mobile application 30 can also be configured to keep track of the user's previous travels. This information can be used by the supervisory body 20 to analyze the user's travel habits and predict the future routes.

[0042] Manual Lighting Control: In some ways, the mobile application 30 may also allow the user to manually control the turning on and off of the lights. This may be particularly useful in situations where the user wishes to change the lighting settings according to their personal preferences.

[0043] The mobile application 30 is designed to be user-friendly and easy to use. Users can modify the application's settings, such as the frequency of sharing their geolocated position, according to their needs and preferences. The data shared by the application is secured to respect the user's privacy.

[0044] The supervisory body 20 uses an intelligent algorithm to determine which lights 10 should be turned on or off based on data from the users' mobile applications 30. Furthermore, it integrates the parameters and the distribution and location mesh of the lights 10. Here is how it could work:

[0045] Receiving location and route data: The supervisory body 20 receives the current location information and planned routes of the users via their mobile applications 30.

[0046] Data Analysis: It then analyzes this data to determine the urban areas or parts of a room that will soon be crossed by users. This may involve plotting routes on a digital map of the urban area, for example, or using other geolocation techniques to identify the specific positions of the lights 10. Alternatively, it indicates to the user a route optimized in terms of lighting density.

[0047] Lighting planning: Based on this analysis, the supervisory body 20 predicts which lights should be switched on to illuminate the users' paths. It takes into account the time required and the geolocated position of the user for each user to reach each light on their route, and programs the lights to switch on slightly in advance. For this, a default delay may be provided, for example 15 to 90 seconds before the user's estimated arrival.

[0048] Extinction management: In the same way, once a user has passed a light, the supervisory body 20 programs this light to turn off after a certain delay, for example between 30 seconds and 1 minute after the user has passed.

[0049] Real-time update: Throughout this process, the supervisory body 20 continues to receive real-time location updates from the users' mobile applications 30. If a user changes route or stops, the supervisory body 20 immediately adjusts the lighting management accordingly.

[0050] This is how the supervisory body 20 can determine the lighting 10 to be switched on or off based on user data, optimizing the use of the lighting and improving energy efficiency.

[0051] Furthermore, the supervisory body 20 is in constant communication with the lightings 10 or with the cabinets 40, for example via a wireless network. This communication relationship between the supervisory body 20 and the lightings 10 allows remote control and intelligent operation of the lightings. Here is how this can work:

[0052] Transmission of lighting instructions: The supervisory body 20 transmits instructions to the lights 10 and / or to the cabinets 40 to turn them on or off. These instructions are based on the location and route information received from the users' mobile applications 30, as described previously.

[0053] Lighting feedback: The lightings 10 can also send information to the supervisory body 20. For example, they can send information about their current state (on or off), their energy consumption, or report technical problems. This allows the supervisory body 20 to effectively monitor and manage the state of the lighting network.

[0054] Updating lighting instructions: The supervisory body 20 can adjust its instructions to the lights 10 in real time based on user location updates or information received from the lights. For example, if a light signals a technical problem, the supervisory body 20 can immediately adjust the lighting instructions to the surrounding lights to compensate.

[0055] Adaptation to demand: The supervisory body 20 constantly adapts the lighting instructions according to the needs of the users and the state of the lighting network. For example, it can increase or decrease the intensity of the lighting according to the number of users in a given area, or adjust the switching on and off times according to the weather conditions or the times of day.

[0056] These two-way communication relationships between the supervisory body 20 and the lightings 10 allow efficient and energy-saving management of the lighting, contributing both to user safety and environmental sustainability.

[0057] In conclusion, the proposed invention provides an innovative and intelligent urban lighting management system, which proactively adapts to user movements in real time to provide optimal lighting. The system uses user location and route information, collected via mobile applications 30, to anticipate lighting needs. The supervisory body 20 analyzes this information, determines which lights 10 should be turned on or off, and transmits these instructions to the lights via a wireless network.

[0058] This system brings multiple advantages:

[0059] On the one hand, it improves user safety by ensuring adequate lighting where and when it is needed.

[0060] On the other hand, it contributes to energy efficiency by turning on the lights only when necessary, thus reducing energy waste associated with unnecessary lighting. In addition, the ability to manually control the lights via the mobile application offers users additional flexibility and convenience.

[0061] Thus, the lighting management system according to the invention represents a significant advance in the field of intelligent lighting, by proposing an efficient, environmentally friendly and user-oriented solution for lighting management.

Claims

Claims

1. Lighting management system (10), characterized in that it comprises - a set of mobile applications (30) used by users, each mobile application being configured to capture the geo-localized position of each user using the application; - a supervision unit (20) in communication with the different mobile applications (30), configured to retrieve the geo-localized positions of the users, said supervision unit (20) also being configured to retrieve at least one expected or indicated route of / by each user; and - a set of lightings (10) in direct or indirect communication with the supervision unit (20);said supervisory body (20) being configured to control the lighting (10) in order to anticipate and adapt the lighting and lighting off phases based on the current geolocated positions and the expected journeys of each user or to generate the lighting and lighting off phases at the request of each user; the control of the lighting (10) being carried out in such a way as to turn on the lighting before the arrival of a user and to turn off the lighting after the passage of one or more users.;

2. Lighting management system according to claim 1, in which at least one expected route is defined by a route programmed by the user when using the mobile application.

3. Lighting management system according to claim 1 or 2, in which at least one expected route is determined on the basis of an analysis of the user's previous movements, the expected route being recalculated if the user's geolocated position no longer corresponds to the expected route.

4. A lighting management system according to claim 3, wherein the analysis of the user's previous movements comprises a probabilistic analysis of the route that the user should take.

5. Lighting management system according to claim 4, in which the probabilistic analysis of the route that the user should take takes into consideration the axes most used by all users.

6. Lighting management system according to claim 1, wherein when the supervisory body (20) is configured to control the lighting (10) in order to anticipate and adapt the lighting and extinction phases of the lighting based on the current geolocated positions and the expected routes of each user, said supervisory body (20) determines an optimum route as a function of the density of lighting (10), said supervisory body having the organization and the installation of the lighting (10) of the place or city considered.

7. Lighting management system according to one of claims 1 to 6, in which said supervisory member (20) is configured to switch on a light (10) between 15 and 90 seconds before the expected passage of a user.

8. Lighting management system according to one of claims 1 to 7, in which said supervisory body is configured to turn off lighting between 30 seconds and 1 minute after the passage of one or more users.

9. Lighting management system according to one of claims 1 to 8, in which the supervisory unit (10) is in communication with the lighting (10) via a wireless network.

10. Lighting management system according to one of claims 1 to 9, in which at least a part of the lighting comprises energy-saving lighting.

11. Lighting management system according to one of claims 1 to 10, in which each mobile application is configured to allow the user to manually control the switching on and off of the lighting.

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