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 for managing the lighting and switching-off phases of luminaires in a room, a district, a street, a city or a community of municipalities or of a single luminaire.

[0002] More specifically, the invention relates to an intelligent device, that is to say, a device that adapts the lighting switching strategy based on various factors, including the actual needs of users. The invention therefore aims overall to reduce the lighting duration to adapt these times to the actual needs of users. State of the art

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

[0004] To limit the periods of switching on urban lighting, it is known to define switching periods which can be variable according to a solar calendar, so as to switch on urban lighting when the brightness decreases, and to maintain this lighting only over a period of time or until a predetermined time, for example until 10 p.m., 11 p.m. or midnight in some 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 activation time of streetlights, one possible solution would be to equip each user with a mobile application that allows for their geolocation. Using an interactive map that shows the position of the various streetlights, these could be switched on according to the user's geolocation. For example, all streetlights located within a 50-meter radius of a user could be switched on regardless of the time of night. Thus, by capturing the user's movements every second as they walk through the streets, streetlights could adapt to a user's movement, limiting energy consumption and disruptions outside this zone.

[0007] This method of intelligently switching on streetlights is nevertheless unsatisfactory when safety or emergency issues arise. Indeed, a user may need almost instantaneous lighting due to exceptional circumstances or situations.

[0008] The technical problem of the invention is therefore to provide an intelligent lighting management device for a room, a street, a district, a municipality or a group of municipalities, which allows for more effective adaptation to movement, and generally to user demands, while limiting unnecessary activation phases. Summary of the invention

[0009] To address this technical problem, the invention proposes to capture at least one expected route and the geolocation of each user, in order to anticipate the activation of lighting based on this information, particularly streetlights. It also proposes to give the user the ability to activate the lighting they need locally or along the entire planned route.

[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 monitoring unit communicating with the various mobile applications, configured to retrieve the geolocated positions of users, said monitoring unit also being configured to retrieve at least one expected or indicated route from / by each user; and - a set of lights in direct or indirect communication with the supervisory body; said supervisory body being configured to control the lights 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 generate the lighting and switching-off phases at the request of each user; the control of the lights being carried out in such a way as to turn on the lights before the arrival of a user and to turn off the lights after the passage of one or more users or being carried out at the injunction of the users.

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

[0012] Alternatively, the route expected by the user can be derived from a probabilistic analysis of the route they are likely to take, based on previously used or most frequently used routes. These probability paths also make it possible to anticipate when the lights will turn on and 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, with 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 the user is expected to take. Furthermore, the probabilistic analysis of the route the user is expected to take may consider the routes most frequently used by all users.

[0014] As a corollary, 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 pass through a more lit route, said supervisory body having the organization and location of the lights of the place or city in question.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the monitoring device is configured to switch on a light 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 include energy-saving fixtures. 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 greater sustainability and reduced energy consumption.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the monitoring device is configured to switch off the lights between 30 seconds and 1 minute after one or more users have passed. This embodiment offers the advantage of greater energy efficiency by quickly switching off the lights once the user(s) have passed. This reduces energy consumption while ensuring user safety during their movement.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the monitoring device communicates with the lighting fixtures via a wireless network. This embodiment allows for easier implementation and greater system adaptability. By using wireless communication, the installation of the lighting fixtures can be simplified, avoiding the constraints associated with physical cabling between the monitoring device and the lighting fixtures.

[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, many measures can be implemented to limit user misuse of the lighting system, for example, by studying user behavior with statistical tools or more complex digital tools incorporating artificial intelligence. Furthermore, these tools for characterizing and measuring user behavior can also be used to raise awareness among users about 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 while traveling. Brief description of the figure

[0020] The manner in which the invention can be implemented and the resulting advantages will become clearer from the following example of implementation, given by way of illustration and not limitation, in support of the attached figure.

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic top-down representation of a district using an urban lighting management system according to an embodiment of the invention. Detailed description of the invention

[0022] The present invention relates to a lighting management system, schematically illustrated in [Fig. 1], for urban lighting. Of course, the invention can also be used for lighting in a room or warehouse. The area shown in the top view comprises a series of lights 10 communicating with a supervisory unit 20 (only a portion of the connections are shown in [Fig. 1]). These lights 10 can be electrically controlled via an electrical cabinet 40, conventionally managing several lights concentrated in the same location. In this configuration, it is the cabinet 40 that communicates with the supervisory unit 20.

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

[0024] The monitoring unit 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 monitoring unit 20.

[0025] The geolocated positions are retrieved by the supervisory unit 20, which is also configured to collect at least one expected route 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 analysis of the user's previous movements. This route may also result from the known state of lighting density by the said supervisory body 20 when the notion of safety is expected, the user then being invited, via their application, to take this suggested route.

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

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

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

[0030] The supervisory unit 20 described in this 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 capabilities.

[0031] In one embodiment, the monitoring unit 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 enabling the collection and analysis of users' geolocated positions, as well as the determination and adaptation of expected routes.

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

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

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

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the supervisory unit 20 can also include storage components to retain historical data on user movements, thus enabling the analysis and prediction of future journeys based on past movement patterns.

[0036] In addition, the supervisory unit 20 can communicate with the lights 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 feature 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. Any user with a smartphone or compatible 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 can also allow each user to plan a route. This feature can be useful for users who know in advance which path they will take. By planning the route, the user allows the lighting management system to anticipate their passage and manage the lights accordingly, or alternatively, to indicate an equivalent but better-lit route based on data stored or managed by the supervisory unit in terms of lighting density and location 10. To this end, an intuitive user interface is provided in the mobile application 30 to allow users to plan their routes. This can 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 unit 20 to analyze the user's travel habits and predict the future routes.

[0042] Manual Lighting Control: Under certain conditions, the mobile application 30 may also allow the user to manually control the switching on and off of the lights. This can be particularly useful in situations where the user wishes to modify 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 with which their geolocation is shared, according to their needs and preferences. The data shared by the application is secured to respect the user's privacy.

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

[0045] Reception of location and route data: The supervisory unit 20 receives current location information and planned routes from 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 users will soon be passing through. 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 an optimized route in terms of lighting density.

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

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

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

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

[0051] Furthermore, the monitoring unit 20 is in constant communication with the lights 10 or with the cabinets 40, for example via a wireless network. This communication relationship between the monitoring unit 20 and the lights 10 enables remote control and intelligent operation of the lights. Here's how it can work:

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

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

[0054] Lighting instruction update: The supervisory unit 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 reports a technical problem, the supervisory unit 20 can immediately adjust the lighting instructions to the surrounding lights to compensate.

[0055] Demand-responsive adaptation: The supervisory unit 20 constantly adapts the lighting instructions according to user needs and the status of the lighting network. For example, it can increase or decrease the intensity of the lights depending on the number of users in a given area, or adjust the switching on and off times according to weather conditions or the time of day.

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

[0057] In conclusion, the proposed invention offers an innovative and intelligent urban lighting management system that 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 unit 20 analyzes this information, determines which lights 10 should be switched on or off, and transmits these instructions to the lights via a wireless network.

[0058] This system offers multiple advantages:

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

[0060] Furthermore, it contributes to energy efficiency by switching on 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 added flexibility and convenience.

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

Claims

Demands

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-located position of each user using the application; - a supervisory device (20) in communication with the various mobile applications (30), configured to retrieve the geo-located positions of the users, said supervisory device (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 device (20);said supervisory unit (20) being 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 generate the lighting and switching-off phases at the request of each user; the control of the lights (10) being carried out in such a way as to switch on the lights before the arrival of a user and to switch off the lights after the passage of one or more users.

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

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

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

5. A lighting management system according to claim 4, wherein the probabilistic analysis of the route that the user should take considers the axes most frequently used by all users

6. Lighting management system according to claim 1, wherein when the supervisory unit (20) is configured to control the lights (10) in order to anticipate and adapt the lighting and switching-off phases of the lights based on the current geolocated positions and the expected paths of each user, said supervisory unit (20) determines an optimum path based on the density of lights (10), said supervisory unit having the organization and layout of the lights (10) of the place or city considered.

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

8. Lighting management system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein said supervisory device is configured to turn off a light between 30 seconds and 1 minute after the passage of one or more users.

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

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

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

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