Lighting fixture

Abstract

To provide a lighting fixture capable of achieving divergence of an operation such as an increase of a type of a lighting pattern in a lighting part without complexing a construction and a handling of a handled part.SOLUTION: A lighting fixture 1 includes: a gripping part 11; a housing body 3 that is constructed so as to provide a light emitting part 13 that emits a light of a plurality of colors by a light emitting body 15 provided on the gripping part 11 and is provided into an internal part; a handled part 5 that is provided on the housing body 3; a self-holding type handling switch 7 that is provided on the housing body 3; and a control part 9 that performs a control so that a first operation at the time when a predetermined handling is performed by the handled part 5 in a state where a setting so as to be a first mode is made by the self-holding type handling switch 7 and a second operation at the time when a predetermined handling is performed by the handled part 5 in a state where a setting so as to be a second mode is made by the self-holding type handling switch 7 become different from each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a lighting device for use in concert halls and the like. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a light-emitting device that can select a specific color from a plurality of colors, and the light-emitting part can emit light in the selected color, and can also store the light-emitting color of the light-emitting part (see Patent Document 1). In the conventional light-emitting device, the light-emitting color of the light-emitting part can be changed by pressing a push button switch. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2022-12665 ​​A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in conventional light-emitting devices, for example, when trying to diversify the operation by increasing the number of types of light-emitting patterns in the light-emitting part in order to meet the needs of users, the configuration and operation of the operated part becomes complicated accordingly. For example, the number of push button switches constituting the operated part increases, and operations such as pressing multiple push button switches simultaneously become necessary.

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a light-emitting tool that can diversify its operation, such as by increasing the variety of light-emitting patterns in the light-emitting part, without complicating the configuration and operation of the operated part. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A light-emitting device according to one aspect of the present invention is a light-emitting device having a housing configured with a gripping portion and a light-emitting portion that is provided on the gripping portion and emits light of multiple colors by an illuminant provided inside the housing, an operated portion provided on the housing, a self-holding operation switch provided on the housing, and a control portion that controls the first operation when a predetermined operation is performed by the operated portion in a state in which the self-holding operation switch is set to a first mode, and a second operation when the predetermined operation is performed by the operated portion in a state in which the self-holding operation switch is set to a second mode, so that these operations are different from each other.

[0007] In the light-emitting device according to this aspect of the present invention, the operated portion is configured with a first group of push button switches, and when a predetermined one of the push button switches of the first group is pressed while the first mode is set, the control portion changes the light-emitting mode of the light-emitting portion, and when a predetermined other one of the push button switches of the first group is pressed while the first mode is set, the control portion controls the light-emitting portion to return to its original mode after the change, and when the second mode is set, even if the predetermined one of the push button switches of the first group is pressed, the control portion ignores the pressing of the predetermined one of the push button switches of the first group.

[0008] In addition, in the light-emitting device according to this aspect of the present invention, the operated portion is configured to include a second group of push button switches, and when a predetermined one of the push button switches in the second group is pressed while the control portion is in the second mode, the control portion determines a code indicating the light-emitting pattern in the light-emitting portion, and thereafter, when the other predetermined one of the push button switches in the first group is pressed, the control portion performs control to cancel the determination of the code resulting from the pressing of the predetermined one of the push button switches in the second group.

[0009] In addition, in the light-emitting device according to this aspect of the present invention, the operated portion is configured to include a second group of push button switches and a third group of push button switches, and when the second mode is set, the control portion determines a code indicating the light-emitting pattern of the light-emitting portion when a predetermined one of the push button switches of the second group is pressed, and then a light-emitting color is selected by pressing a predetermined one of the push button switches of the third group, and then a different predetermined one of the push button switches of the third group is pressed to provisionally register the selected color as the light-emitting color in the light-emitting pattern indicated by the determined code, and then a different predetermined one of the push button switches of the first group is pressed to cancel the provisional registration of the light-emitting color. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to diversify operations, such as by increasing the types of light emission patterns of the light-emitting section, without complicating the configuration and operation of the operated section. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a light emitting device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 1 is a front view of a light emitting device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a view taken along the arrow III in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of part IV in FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a view corresponding to FIG. 4 and showing a light emitting device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between the operation modes of the light-emitting device and the push button switch according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 7] 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a light-emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a light-emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a light-emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a light-emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a light-emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a light-emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a light-emitting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] [First embodiment] The light emitting device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used by an audience member in an event venue such as a concert hall, etc. As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the light emitting device 1 is configured to include a housing 3, an operated unit 5, an operating switch (e.g., a self-holding operating switch) 7, and a control unit 9.

[0013] Here, for ease of explanation, a specific direction in the light-emitting device 1 is defined as the X direction (left-right direction), a specific direction perpendicular to the X direction is defined as the Y direction (front-back direction), and a direction perpendicular to the X and Y directions is defined as the Z direction (longitudinal direction).

[0014] The housing 3 is configured to include a gripping portion (a gripping portion forming portion) 11 and a light emitting portion (a light emitting portion forming portion) 13. The gripping portion 11 is configured, for example, in a bottomed tubular shape using a material such as synthetic resin that blocks visible light. The light emitting portion 13 is configured, for example, in a bottomed tubular shape using a material such as transparent or semi-transparent synthetic resin that transmits visible light. The light emitting portion 13 is integrally provided on the gripping portion 11, protruding from an end (tip) of the gripping portion 11 toward the tip side in the Z direction. The light emitting portion 13 is configured to emit light of a predetermined color from among multiple colors by a light emitting body (for example, an LED) 15 provided inside the housing 3. That is, the light emitting portion 13 emits light of a predetermined color by transmitting light of a predetermined color emitted by the light emitting body 15.

[0015] The housing 3 is formed in a long and thin rod shape (for example, a long and thin cylinder shape), the grip part 11 is located at one end side (base end side) in the longitudinal direction (Z direction) of the housing 3, and the light emitting part 13 is located at the other end side (tip end side) in the longitudinal direction of the housing 3. The value of the dimension of the light emitting part 13 in the longitudinal direction is larger than the value of the dimension of the grip part 11 in the longitudinal direction.

[0016] The operated unit 5 is provided in the housing 3 (for example, the grip portion 11). The control unit 9 is provided in the housing 3 (for example, the grip portion 11) and is configured to include a CPU 17 and a storage unit (memory) 19. The operated unit 5 is configured, for example, with a plurality of push button switches 21, 23, 25. For example, only one self-holding operation switch 7 is provided. When the self-holding operation switch 7 is operated, a mode (operation mode of the light-emitting device 1) is set under the control of the control unit 9.

[0017] The control unit 9 controls the first operation and the second operation so that they are different from each other. The first operation is an operation that occurs when the operated unit 5 performs a predetermined operation in a state where the self-holding operation switch 7 is set to a first mode (for example, normal mode). The second operation is an operation that occurs when the operated unit 5 performs the predetermined operation in a state where the self-holding operation switch 7 is set to a second mode (a mode different from the first mode; for example, memory mode). The predetermined operation in the second operation is the same as the predetermined operation in the first mode.

[0018] In the light-emitting device 1, the mode is switched (the operation mode is set) by the self-holding operation switch 7, and after the operation mode is set, the light-emitting device 1 can be operated by operating only the operated part 5. In addition, in the light-emitting device 1, the self-holding operation switch 7 also functions as a power switch. In the light-emitting device 1, when the power switch is turned off, the power supply to the light-emitting device 1 may be completely cut off. In other words, when the power switch of the light-emitting device 1 is turned off, standby current may not flow.

[0019] The light-emitting device 1 is designed not to enter memory mode unless the power switch is turned on. In other words, it is designed not to enter memory mode suddenly from power off. To explain further, the light-emitting device 1 is designed to enter memory mode only by operating the self-holding operation switch 7 to turn on the power from the power off state, and then operating the self-holding operation switch 7 again. On the other hand, the light-emitting device 1 is designed to turn off the power by operating the self-holding operation switch 7 when the power is on or in memory mode.

[0020] In addition, when the light-emitting device 1 is powered on by the self-holding operation switch 7, the light-emitting device 1 goes into normal mode. In the light-emitting device 1 in normal mode, the light-emitting unit 13 lights up in a predetermined color by appropriately operating the operated unit 5, and the color of light emitted by the light-emitting unit 13 can be changed. The memory mode is a mode for storing the color of light emitted by the light-emitting unit 13 in advance. In the above explanation, the normal mode and the memory mode are listed as the operating modes, but other operating modes (for example, an operating mode in which the light-emitting unit 13 flashes) may also be used.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of push button switches (first group of push button switches; function push button switches) 21 constituting the operated unit 5 include an A push button switch 21A, a B push button switch 21B, and a C push button switch 21C.

[0022] When a predetermined one of the first group of push button switches 21 is pressed while the control unit 9 is in the normal mode, the control unit 9 performs control to change the manner of light emission in the light emitting unit 13. The predetermined one of the push button switches 21 is the A push button switch 21A or the B push button switch 21B.

[0023] Furthermore, when the normal mode is set and another predetermined push button switch of the first group of push button switches 21 is pressed, the control unit 9 performs control to return the above-mentioned changed light emission mode of the light-emitting unit 13 to the original mode. The other predetermined push button switch 21 is the C push button switch 21C. That is, when the normal mode is set, the control unit 9 performs control to return the light emission mode of the light-emitting unit 13, which has been changed by pressing the push button switches 21A and 21B, to the mode before the change by pressing the C push button switch 21C.

[0024] For example, when the A push button switch (Eco button switch) 21A is pressed while the normal mode is set, the brightness of the light-emitting unit 13 is reduced and the unit becomes dark. This can save electricity and also match the atmosphere of the place where the unit is used. If no other operation is performed after the Eco button switch 21A is pressed, the light-emitting unit 13 will continue to remain dark. However, the light-emitting unit 13 may be configured to become dark for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) after the Eco button switch 21A is pressed.

[0025] When the B push button switch (boost button switch) 21B is pressed while the normal mode is set, the light emitting section 13 is illuminated for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). Note that the light emitting section 13 may be configured to remain illuminated if no other operation is performed after the boost button switch 21B is pressed.

[0026] After the A push button switch (A button switch) 21A is pressed and the light-emitting unit 13 goes dark, the C push button switch (C button switch; cancel button switch) 21C is pressed. Then, the light-emitting unit 13, which has become dark as a result of the A push button switch 21A being pressed, returns to its original brightness. Also, after the B push button switch (B button switch) 21B is pressed and the light-emitting unit 13 goes bright, if the C push button switch 21C is pressed, the light-emitting unit 13, which has become bright as a result of the B push button switch 21B being pressed, returns to its original brightness.

[0027] Incidentally, the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 13 may change in a different manner when the A push-button switch 21A or the B push-button switch 21B is pressed. That is, in a state where the normal mode is set, the manner of light emission by the light-emitting unit 13 when the A push-button switch 21A or the B push-button switch 21B is pressed may be, for example, as follows. When the A push-button switch 21A or the B push-button switch 21B is pressed, the light-emitting unit 13 may blink. Also, when the A push-button switch 21A or the B push-button switch 21B is pressed, the light-emitting color (hue) of the light-emitting unit 13 may change in stages, or the hue may change smoothly (continuously).

[0028] Furthermore, when the memory mode is set, a predetermined one of the push button switches 21A, 21B of the first group of push button switches 21 is pressed. Then, the control unit 9 performs control to ignore the pressing of the predetermined one of the push button switches 21A, 21B.

[0029] Further, number push button switches are provided as a plurality of push button switches (a second group of push button switches) 23 constituting the operated unit 5. The number push button switches are configured to include a 1 push button switch 23A, a 2 push button switch 23B, and a 3 push button switch 23C.

[0030] When the memory mode is set, and a predetermined push button switch of the second group of push button switches 23 is pressed, the control unit 9 determines a code indicating a light emission pattern of the light-emitting unit 13. By determining the code indicating the light emission pattern of the light-emitting unit 13, a code indicating an area of ​​memory in which the light-emitting pattern of the light-emitting unit 13 is stored is determined.

[0031] Furthermore, after the code indicating the light emission pattern of the light-emitting unit 13 has been determined, with the memory mode set and no other operations being performed, another predetermined push button switch (C push button switch) 21C of the first group of push button switches 21 is pressed. Then, the control unit 9 performs control to cancel the code determination made by pressing the first push button switch 23A, the second push button switch 23B or the third push button switch 23C.

[0032] For example, assume that the memory mode is set and none of the first push button switch 23A, the second push button switch 23B, and the third push button switch 23C are pressed. At this time, the first push button switch 23A is pressed, and then the cancel button switch 21C is pressed. This returns the device to the state when none of the first push button switch 23A, the second push button switch 23B, and the third push button switch 23C are pressed.

[0033] In addition, when the memory mode is set and none of the push button switch 23A (1), the push button switch 23B (2), and the push button switch 23C (3) are pressed, the push button switch 23A (1) is pressed, and then the push button switch 23B (2) is pressed. After this, the cancel button switch 21C is pressed. This returns the device to the state it was in when the push button switch 23A (1) was pressed.

[0034] The light emitting device 1 is also provided with a plurality of push button switches (third group of push button switches) 25 constituting the operated portion 5. The third group of push button switches 25 includes a forward push button switch (forward button switch) 25A, a reverse push button switch (reverse button switch) 25C, and a decision push button switch (decision button switch) 25B.

[0035] When the memory mode is set, the first push button switch 23A, the second push button switch 23B, or the third push button switch 23C is pressed. Then, the control unit 9 determines the code indicating the light emission pattern of the light emitting unit 13 as described above.

[0036] Thereafter, the emission color is selected by pressing a predetermined one of the push button switches 25A, 25B of the third group of push button switches 25. The predetermined one of the push button switches 25 of the third group of push button switches 25 is a forward push button switch 25A or a reverse push button switch 25C.

[0037] Thereafter, by pressing another predetermined push button switch (decision push button switch) 25B of the third group of push button switches 25, the selected color is provisionally registered as the light emission color in the light emission pattern indicated by the determined code. At this time, the backlight 31 and the light emitting unit 13 flash in a predetermined color (for example, the provisionally registered color).

[0038] Thereafter, without any other operations being performed, the cancel button switch 21C of the first group of push button switches 21 is pressed, whereby the provisional registration of the luminous color made by pressing a predetermined push button switch 25B of the third group of push button switches 25 is cancelled.

[0039] For example, when the memory mode is set, if the first push button switch 23A is pressed, and then the forward push button switch 25A or the reverse push button switch 25C is pressed without any other operations being performed, a predetermined color (e.g., red) is selected. If the decision push button switch 25B is then pressed, the predetermined color (e.g., red) selected by pressing the forward push button switch 25A or the reverse push button switch 25C is provisionally registered. If the cancel button switch 21C is then pressed without any other operations being performed, the provisional registration is cancelled, and the code indicating the light emission pattern of the light emitting unit 13 is returned to the determined state.

[0040] Furthermore, when the memory mode is set, red is temporarily registered, and no other operations are performed, pressing the forward push button switch 25A or the reverse push button switch 25C selects a predetermined color (e.g., blue). After this, when the determination push button switch 25B is pressed, the predetermined color (e.g., blue) selected by pressing the forward push button switch 25A or the reverse push button switch 25C is temporarily registered. After this, when the C push button switch 21C is pressed with no other operations performed, the temporary registration of blue is cancelled, and the state returns to the temporary registration of red.

[0041] Here, the light emitting device 1 will be described in more detail. The push button switches 21, 23, 25 constituting the operated part 5 are self-resetting switches that perform momentary operation, for example, turning on only when the button part 27 is pressed. As the self-holding operation switch 7, for example, a slide switch is adopted. Note that as the self-holding operation switch 7, a toggle switch or a self-holding push button switch or other switch may be adopted.

[0042] The first group of push button switches 21 (21A, 21B, 21C) are provided on the tip side (light emitting section 13) of the grip section 11 in the Z direction, and are arranged in a row in the circumferential direction of the side surface of the grip section 11. When the light emitting device 1 is viewed from the front, the first group of push button switches 21A, 21B, 21C appear to be arranged in the X direction, as shown in FIG.

[0043] The second group of push button switches 23 (23A, 23B, 23C) are provided closer to the base end of the grip portion 11 (the opposite side to the light emitting portion 13) than the first group of push button switches 21 in the Z direction. The second group of push button switches 23 (23A, 23B, 23C) are provided in a row in the circumferential direction of the side surface of the grip portion 11, similar to the first group of push button switches 21.

[0044] The third group of push button switches 25 (25A, 25B, 25C) are provided closer to the base end of the grip portion 11 (the opposite side to the light emitting portion 13) in the Z direction than the second group of push button switches 23. The third group of push button switches 25 (25A, 25B, 25C) are arranged in a row in the circumferential direction of the side surface of the grip portion 11, similar to the first group of push button switches 21.

[0045] More specifically, the push button switches 21, 23, 25 are arranged, for example, in a 3×3 matrix on the tip side (light emitting unit 13) of the grip unit 11. The operated unit 5 is also provided with a backlight 31 including an illuminant 29 such as an LED. When the light emitting device 1 is viewed from the front, the illuminant 29 is disposed in the center of the operated unit 5 as shown in FIG. 2. When the illuminant 29 is turned on, almost the entire operated unit 5 is illuminated. At this time, the brightness of the operated unit 5 is darker than the brightness of the light emitting unit 13.

[0046] As shown in Fig. 3, the self-holding operation switch 7 is provided on the end face (bottom face) of the cylindrical housing 3. The self-holding operation switch 7 is configured with a knob 33. An annular convex portion 34 is provided on the outer periphery of the housing 3. As a result, the knob 33 provided in the center of the bottom face of the housing 3 is disposed within a recess surrounded by the convex portion 34. The knob 33 is designed so that the user's hands, fingers, etc. cannot easily touch it.

[0047] When the knob 33 is in the position shown in Fig. 3(a) (one end), the power supply to the light-emitting device 1 is turned off. When the knob 33 is in the position shown in Fig. 3(b) (center position), the light-emitting device 1 is in the memory mode, and when the knob 33 is in the position shown in Fig. 3(c) (the other end), the power supply to the light-emitting device 1 is turned on. Note that when the knob 33 is in the position shown in Fig. 3(c), the light-emitting device 1 is in the memory mode, and when the knob 33 is in the position shown in Fig. 3(b), the power supply to the light-emitting device 1 may be turned on.

[0048] In addition, an end face of the cylindrical housing 3 (the inside of the recess surrounded by the protrusion 34 and the periphery of the knob 33) is illuminated by an illuminator 35 such as an LED. As a result, the end face of the housing 3 functions as a battery remaining amount indicator 37.

[0049] A power source 39 consisting of a secondary battery is provided inside the grip 11. An end face of the cylindrical housing 3 is provided with, for example, a USB-type C charging port (not shown). A battery remaining amount indicator 37 during charging flashes a green firefly while charging, and lights up green when charging is complete. The battery remaining amount indicator 37 may be configured to emit red light while charging and emit green light when charging is complete. Furthermore, the brightness, color, etc. of the battery remaining amount indicator 37 may be changed according to the amount of charge.

[0050] Furthermore, when the remaining battery power of the power source 39 becomes low due to use or the like, the battery remaining power indicator 37 flashes, for example, in red, but the flashing pattern of the battery remaining power indicator 37 may be changed according to the remaining battery power. For example, the flashing may be made to occur at shorter intervals as the remaining battery power decreases. When the remaining battery power of the power source 39 is sufficient during use, the battery remaining power indicator 37 is turned off. Furthermore, the above-mentioned red and green may be changed to other colors such as blue and yellow.

[0051] The light-emitting device 1 is provided with a color palette of a predetermined number of colors (for example, 12 colors), and in the normal mode, in which the colors stored in the memory mode are not used, the light-emitting unit 13 emits light in one of the 12 colors. The light-emitting device 1 is also provided with a color palette of more colors (for example, 24 colors) than the predetermined number of colors (for example, 12 colors), and in the memory mode, one of the 24 colors can be selected and stored. For example, in the memory mode, all of the 24 colors are selected and stored one by one. As a result, in the normal mode, in which the colors stored in the memory mode are used, the light-emitting unit 13 emits light while changing the emission color in all of the 24 colors. This allows the light-emitting unit 13 to emit light in accordance with the user's color preferences.

[0052] In the light-emitting device 1, in the memory mode, a numbered push button switch (for example, push button switch 23A number 1) is pressed to determine a code indicating the light-emitting pattern of the light-emitting unit 13. After this, if only one color corresponding to push button switch 23A number 1 is stored, push button switch 23A number 1 can be used as a one-touch change push button switch (a push button switch that can change the light-emitting color of the light-emitting unit 13 with just one press).

[0053] In addition, in the normal mode, the light emitting device 1 is configured so that the color of the backlight 31 changes when the forward button switch 25A or the reverse button switch 25C is pressed. After that, when the decision button switch 25B is pressed, the light emitting unit 13 emits light in the color of the backlight 31.

[0054] Here, the relationship between the operation modes of the light-emitting device 1 and the first group of push button switches 21 will be described with reference to Fig. 6. When the memory mode is turned on, the backlight 31 flashes in a specified color. In the memory mode, nothing happens even if the A push button switch 21A or the B push button switch 21B is pressed. When the memory mode is turned on, if the cancel button switch 21C is pressed, the color previously registered (provisionally registered) is deleted.

[0055] Also, when the memory mode is turned on and the cancel button switch 21C is pressed, if the first push button switch 25A, the second push button switch 25B, and the third push button switch 23C have been pressed immediately before, the state returns to the state before those switches were pressed. The first pattern in this case will be illustrated. As described above, if the first push button switch 25A is pressed and then the cancel button switch 21C is pressed, the state returns to the state before the first push button switch 25A, the second push button switch 25B, and the third push button switch 23C were pressed. The second pattern will be illustrated. If the first push button switch 25A is pressed, the second push button switch 25B is pressed, and then the cancel button switch 21C is pressed, the state returns to the state before the first push button switch 23A was pressed.

[0056] In addition, in the light-emitting device 1, the push button switch 23A (push button switch 23A 1 is pressed), the push button switch 23B (push button switch 23B 2), or the push button switch 23C (push button switch 23C 3) is pressed. Then, the backlight 31 that blinked when the memory mode was selected is turned off.

[0057] When the memory mode is turned off, the A push button switch 21A becomes an eco push button switch, and the B push button switch 21B becomes a boost push button switch. Also, when the memory mode is turned off, the C push button switch 21C becomes a cancel push button switch, which cancels the depression of the eco push button switch and the boost push button switch.

[0058] In addition, when the memory mode is turned on in the light-emitting device 1, nothing happens when the A push button switch 21A is pressed, and nothing happens when the B push button switch 21B is pressed. However, if the A push button switch 21A and the B push button switch 21B are pressed and held simultaneously, the light-emitting unit 13 flashes a predetermined color multiple times (for example, three times in red) and returns to the factory default state.

[0059] In the factory default state, no lighting pattern is registered for push button switch 23A No. 1. Furthermore, in the factory default state, no lighting pattern is registered for push button switch No. 2 23B, and no lighting pattern is registered for push button switch No. 3 23C.

[0060] In addition, in the factory default state, 12 default colors may be registered as the lighting pattern corresponding to the push button switch 23A No. 1. In addition, in the factory default state, 12 default colors may be registered as the lighting pattern corresponding to the push button switch 23B No. 2. Furthermore, in the factory default state, 12 default colors may be registered as the lighting pattern corresponding to the push button switch 23C No. 3.

[0061] In the normal mode, when the light-emitting device 1 is turned on, the light-emitting unit 13 and the backlight 31 light up. The color at this time is, for example, the color last used (the color the light-emitting unit was last lit in the previous use). When the forward push button switch 25A or the reverse push button switch 25C is pressed, the backlight 31 lights up in a color selected from the default 12 colors (it may light up in a color different from the light-emitting unit 13).

[0062] When the enter push button switch is pressed while the backlight 31 is illuminated, the light emitting unit 13 lights up in the color of the backlight 31. When the forward push button switch 25A or the reverse push button switch 25C is pressed, only the backlight 31 starts to light up in a color selected from the default 12 colors. If no operation is performed for a certain period of time (2.5 to 3 seconds) after this, the backlight 31 goes out and the color selection operation becomes invalid.

[0063] Furthermore, when the light-emitting device 1 is in the normal mode with the power turned on, pressing any one of the push button switches 23A No. 1, 23B No. 2, and 23C No. 3 switches the color palette. The light-emitting unit 13 is then configured to light up in the first color registered in the memory mode. For example, if red, blue, and yellow are registered in this order corresponding to the push button switch 23A No. 1, pressing the push button switch 23A No. 1 lights up the light-emitting unit 13 in red. Thereafter, pressing the forward push button switch 25A or the reverse push button switch 25B (for example, by briefly pressing it) switches the colors in the stored order.

[0064] For example, when the forward push button switch 25A is pressed, the light emitting unit 13 lights up in blue. When the next forward push button switch 25A is pressed, the light emitting unit 13 lights up in yellow. When the next forward push button switch 25A is pressed, the light emitting unit 13 lights up in red again.

[0065] It is assumed that the forward push button switch 25A or the reverse push button switch 25B is pressed and held down. As a result, the light-emitting unit 13 may be switched in the order of red, blue, yellow, red, etc., even if the forward push button switch 25A or the reverse push button switch 25B is not pressed thereafter.

[0066] In addition, in the light-emitting device 1, when the color of the light-emitting unit 13 is changed by the color palette of the first push button switch 23A, the first push button switch 23A is pressed again. This cancels the state in which the color of the light-emitting unit 13 is changed by the color palette of the first push button switch 23A. This cancellation may also be performed by pressing the cancel push button switch 21C. The state in which the color of the light-emitting unit 13 is changed by the color palette of the second push button switch 23B and the state in which the color of the light-emitting unit 13 is changed by the color palette of the third push button switch 23C are also canceled in the same manner.

[0067] In addition, in the light-emitting device 1, in a state in which the color of the light-emitting unit 13 is switched by the color palette of the push button switch 23A (1), the push button switch 23B (2) is pressed down. This causes the color of the light-emitting unit 13 to be switched by the color palette of the push button switch 23B (2). In a state in which the color of the light-emitting unit 13 is switched by the color palettes of the push button switch 23B (2) and the push button switch 23C (3), the color palette can be switched in the same manner.

[0068] In the light emitting device 1, if no color palette is registered in the No. 1 push button switch 23A, the No. 2 push button switch 23B, or the No. 3 push button switch 23C, nothing happens even if the number push button switch 23 is pressed. In the memory mode, for example, the No. 1 push button switch 23A, the No. 2 push button switch 23B, or the No. 3 push button switch 23C is pressed and held. This brings the state into one in which no color palette is registered in the No. 1 push button switch 23A, the No. 2 push button switch 23B, or the No. 3 push button switch 23C.

[0069] Here, the operation of the light-emitting device 1 will be illustrated with reference to Figs. 7 to 13. As shown in Fig. 7, when the power is turned on in step S1, in step S3, the light-emitting unit 13 and the backlight 31 emit light in the color that the light-emitting unit 13 last emitted in the previous use. If the memory mode is entered in step S5, the process proceeds to step S51 (see Fig. 11). If the memory mode is not entered in step S5, it is determined in step S7 whether or not the forward push button switches 25A, 25C have been pressed. If the forward push button switches 25A, 25C have not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S91 (see Fig. 13).

[0070] If the forward push button switches 25A, 25C are pressed in step S7, the backlight 31 is lit in the color selected in step S9. In step S11, it is determined whether the enter push button switch 25B is pressed. If the enter push button switch 25B is pressed in step S11, the light emitting unit 13 emits light in the color selected in step S13 (the emission color of the backlight 31), and the backlight 31 is turned off.

[0071] When the power switch is turned off in step S15, the operation ends. If the power switch is not turned off in step S15, the operation proceeds to step S7. If the decision push button switch 25B is not pressed in step S11, it is determined in step S17 whether or not a predetermined short time has elapsed. If the predetermined short time has elapsed in step S17, the backlight 31 is turned off and the color selection is invalidated.

[0072] In Fig. 8, with the light-emitting unit 13 turned on in step S13, it is determined whether or not the boost push button switch 21B has been pressed (S21). If the boost push button switch 21B has been pressed in step S21, the light-emitting unit 13 is turned on brightly in step S23. In step S25, it is determined whether or not 10 seconds have elapsed. If 10 seconds have elapsed in step S25, the light-emitting unit 13 is returned to its original brightness in step S29, and the process proceeds to step S15.

[0073] If it is determined in step S25 that 10 seconds have not elapsed, then in step S27 it is determined whether the boost push button switch 21B or the cancel push button switch 21C has been pressed. If it is determined in step S27 that the boost push button switch 21B or the cancel push button switch 21C has not been pressed, then the process proceeds to step S25. If it is determined in step S27 that the boost push button switch 21B or the cancel push button switch 21C has been pressed, then in step S29 the light emitting unit 13 is returned to its original brightness, and the process proceeds to step S15.

[0074] In FIG. 9, with the light-emitting unit 13 turned on in step S13, it is determined whether or not the eco push button switch 21A has been pressed (S31). If the eco push button switch 21A has been pressed in step S31, the light-emitting unit 13 is dimmed and turned on in step S33. It is determined in step S35 whether the boost push button switch 21B or the cancel push button switch 21C has been pressed. If the boost push button switch 21B or the cancel push button switch 21C has been pressed in step S35, the light-emitting unit 13 is returned to its original brightness in step S37, and the process proceeds to step S15.

[0075] In Fig. 10, when the mode has not been changed to the memory mode in step S5, it is determined in step S41 whether or not the lock push button switch 21C has been pressed and held. If the lock push button switch 21C has been pressed and held in step S41, the device is put into a locked state in step S43. In other words, no operations other than those of the lock push button switch 21C and the self-holding operation switch (slide switch) 7 are accepted. It is determined in step S45 whether or not the lock push button switch 21C has been pressed and held. If the lock push button switch 21C has been pressed and held in step S45, the device is released from the locked state and the process proceeds to step S5.

[0076] In FIG. 11, when the mode is changed to the memory mode in step S5, the backlight 31 flashes in step S51. In step S53, it is determined whether or not the number pushbutton switch 23 has been pressed. If the number pushbutton switch 23 has been pressed in step S53, the backlight 31 is turned off. In step S57, it is determined whether or not the number pushbutton switch 23 has been pressed again. If the number pushbutton switch 23 has not been pressed in step S57, it is determined in step S59 whether or not the cancel pushbutton switch 21C has been pressed. If the cancel pushbutton switch 21C has been pressed in step S59, the process proceeds to step S53.

[0077] If the cancel push button switch 21C has not been pressed in step S59, then in step S61 it is determined whether or not the forward push button switches 25A, 25C have been pressed. If the forward push button switches 25A, 25C have been pressed in step S61, then it is determined whether or not the enter push button switch 25B has been pressed. If the enter push button switch 25B has been pressed in step S63, then the process proceeds to step S65 (see FIG. 12).

[0078] If the number push button switch 23 has been pressed in step S57, it is determined in step S77 whether the cancel push button switch 21C has been pressed. If the cancel push button switch 21C has not been pressed in step S77, the process proceeds to step S59. If the cancel push button switch 21C has been pressed in step S77, it is determined that the number button switch 23 was pressed in step S53 (S79), and the process proceeds to step S61.

[0079] In Fig. 12, in step S65, a color is provisionally registered. In step S67, it is determined whether or not the cancel push button switch 21C has been pressed. If the cancel push button switch 21C has not been pressed in step S67, it is determined in step S69 whether or not the power has been turned on (whether or not the normal mode has been entered). If the power has been turned on in step S69, the color is stored in step S71, and the process proceeds to step S53.

[0080] If the power is not turned on in step S69, it is determined in step S73 whether the power is turned off. If the power is turned off in step S73, the color is stored in step S75 just before the power is turned off, and the power is turned off and operation is terminated. If the power is not turned off in step S73, the process proceeds to step S61 (see FIG. 11).

[0081] If it is determined in step S67 that the cancel push button switch 21C has been pressed, the provisionally registered color is deleted in step S81, and the process proceeds to step S61.

[0082] 13, if the forward push button switches 25A, 25C have not been pressed in step S7, then in step S91 it is determined whether or not the number push button switch 23 has been pressed. If the number push button switch 23 has been pressed in step S91, then the light emitting unit 13 emits light in the initial color stored in step S93.

[0083] In step S95, it is determined whether or not the number push button switch 23 has been pressed. If the number push button switch 23 has been pressed in step S95, the light color of the light-emitting unit 13 is changed in step S97, and the process proceeds to step S95. If the number push button switch 23 has not been pressed in step S95, it is determined in step S99 whether or not another number push button switch 23 has been pressed. If another number push button switch 23 has been pressed in step S99, the process proceeds to step S93.

[0084] If no other number button switch 23 has been pressed in step S99, then in step S101 it is determined whether or not a number button switch 23 with the same number as the number button switch 23 pressed in step S91 has been pressed. If in step S101 a number button switch 23 with the same number as the number button switch 23 pressed in step S91 has been pressed, then the process proceeds to step S7. If in step S101 a number button switch 23 with the same number as the number button switch 23 pressed in step S91 has not been pressed, then the process proceeds to step S93.

[0085] In the light emitting device 1, under the control of the control unit 9, when the self-holding operation switch 7 is set to the normal mode and a predetermined operation (for example, pressing down the A push button switch 21A) is performed by the operated unit 5, a first operation is performed. Also, under the control of the control unit 9, when the self-holding operation switch 7 is set to the memory mode and a predetermined operation the same as the above-mentioned predetermined operation (for example, pressing down the A push button switch 21A) is performed by the operated unit 5, a second operation is performed. Furthermore, the first operation and the second operation are different from each other.

[0086] This makes it possible to diversify operations, such as by increasing the types of light emission patterns in the light-emitting unit 13, without complicating the configuration and operation of the operated unit 5. Furthermore, if an operation mode is set by the self-holding operation switch 7, the light-emitting unit 13 can be operated by operating only the operated unit 5 without touching the self-holding operation switch 7.

[0087] In addition, in the light emitting device 1, when a predetermined one of the first group of push button switches 21 is pressed in the normal mode setting, the light emitting state of the light emitting unit 13 is changed under the control of the control unit 9. The predetermined one of the first group of push button switches 21 is the A push button switch 21A or the B push button switch 21B. In addition, when a different predetermined one of the first group of push button switches 21 is pressed in the normal mode setting, the light emitting state of the light emitting unit 13 that has been changed is returned to the original state under the control of the control unit 9. The other predetermined one of the first group of push button switches 21 is the C push button switch 21C.

[0088] As a result, even if the A push button switch 21A or the B push button switch 21B is pressed by mistake, the state before the A push button switch 21A or the B push button switch 21B was pressed can be quickly restored with a simple operation.

[0089] In addition, in the light emitting device 1, when a predetermined one of the second group of push button switches 23 is pressed while the memory mode is set, a code indicating the light emitting pattern of the light emitting unit 13 is determined under the control of the control unit 9. The predetermined one of the second group of push button switches 23 is the first push button switch 23A, the second push button switch 23B, or the third push button switch 23C. Then, when the cancel push button switch 21C is pressed, the determination of the code resulting from the pressing of the predetermined one of the second group of push button switches 23 is cancelled under the control of the control unit 9.

[0090] As a result, even if the first push button switch 23A, the second push button switch 23B or the third push button switch 23C is pressed by mistake, the state before the first push button switch 23A etc. was pressed can be quickly returned to by a simple operation.

[0091] In addition, when the light emitting device 1 is set to the memory mode, pressing a predetermined one of the second group of push button switches 23 determines a code indicating the light emitting pattern of the light emitting unit 13 under the control of the control unit 9. Thereafter, pressing a predetermined one of the third group of push button switches 25 selects the light emitting color under the control of the control unit 9.

[0092] Thereafter, when another predetermined push button switch of the third group of push button switches 25 is pressed, the selected color is provisionally registered as the light emission color in the light emission pattern indicated by the determined code under the control of the control unit 9. Thereafter, when another predetermined push button switch of the first group of push button switches 21 is pressed, the provisional registration of the light emission color in the light-emitting unit 13 is cancelled under the control of the control unit 9.

[0093] In addition, the first push button switch 23A, the second push button switch 23B, or the third push button switch 23C is a predetermined one of the second push button switches 23. The forward push button switch 25A or the reverse push button switch 25C is a predetermined one of the third push button switches 25. The third push button switch 25 is a decision push button switch 25B as another predetermined one of the third push button switches 25. The first push button switch 21 is another predetermined one of the first push button switches 21 and a cancel push button switch 21C. This allows the user to easily return to the state before the decision push button switch 25B was pressed by mistake.

[0094] Second Embodiment A light emitting device 1a according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The light emitting device 1a according to the second embodiment of the present invention differs from the light emitting device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention in that it has a locking function, but is otherwise configured in the same manner as the light emitting device 1.

[0095] That is, the first group of push button switches 21 constituting the operated part 5 of the light emitting device 1a according to the second embodiment of the present invention is configured to include an eco push button switch 21A, a boost push button switch 21B, and a lock push button switch 21C. The lock push button switch 21C and the like are shown in FIG.

[0096] The light emitting tool 1a is also provided with an operation switch (for example, a self-holding operation switch) 7 (see FIG. 3). The operation switch 7 also functions as a switch for changing operation modes, similar to the light emitting tool 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0097] A predetermined push button switch (for example, lock push button switch 21C) is pressed among the plurality of push button switches 21. Then, the control unit 9 accepts the operation of the operation switch 7, but performs control to ignore the operations of the remaining push button switches among the plurality of push button switches 21, 23, 25. In other words, when the lock push button switch 21C is pressed, the control unit 9 performs control to set the switch in a locked state.

[0098] Furthermore, a predetermined one of the plurality of push button switches 21 (lock push button switch 21C) is pressed. Thereafter, with the operation switches 21, 23, and 25 not being operated, a predetermined one of the plurality of push button switches 21 (lock push button switch 21C) is pressed again. Then, the control unit 9 performs control to accept operation of the operation switches 21, 23, and 25 as a matter of course. The control unit 9 also performs control to accept operation of the remaining push button switches 21A, 21B, 23, and 25 of the plurality of push button switches 21. That is, the control unit 9 performs control to release the locked state.

[0099] The locked state may be released without operating the lock push button switch 21C. For example, when in the locked state, the operation switch 7 is used to turn off the power of the light-emitting device 1a, and then the operation switch 7 is used to turn on the power of the light-emitting device 1a, thereby releasing the locked state.

[0100] In the light emitting device 1a according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the push button switch 21C may be set to the locked state when the push button switch 21C is pressed for a long time (for example, for about 1.5 to 3 seconds). In addition, in the light emitting device 1a according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the push button switch 21C may be set to function as the above-mentioned cancel push button switch when the push button switch 21C is pressed for a short time (for example, for about 0.2 to 1 second).

[0101] The light emitting device 1a is configured to include a control unit 9, an operated unit 5 consisting of a plurality of push button switches, and an operation switch 7 which turns the power on and off when operated. When the lock push button switch 21C is pressed, the control unit 9 controls the eco push button switch 21A and the boost push button switch 21B to ignore the operations of the other push button switches 23 and 25 (control to put them into a locked state).

[0102] This prevents erroneous operation of the operated part 5 and prevents the light emitting part 13 from emitting light in an unintended color or pattern. In addition, the light emitting device 1a is easy to use because it can be locked simply by pressing the lock push button switch 21C.

[0103] In addition, after the lock push button switch 21C is pressed in the light emitting device 1a, the lock push button switch 21C is pressed again. Then, in the light emitting device 1a, the control unit 9 performs control to accept the operation of the eco push button switch 21A, the boost push button switch 21B, etc. (control to release the locked state). This allows the lock state to be released by a simple operation, improving the usability of the light emitting device 1a.

[0104] In addition, in the light emitting device 1a, the operation switch 7 is configured as a self-holding operation switch, and the operation switch 7 is configured to turn the power on and off and to switch the operation mode. This makes it possible to prevent as much as possible the occurrence of a situation in which the operation mode is changed by an erroneous operation. That is, for example, a slide switch is adopted as the self-holding operation switch 7. The operation of the slide switch is performed by changing the position of the knob 33. The operation of changing this knob 33 is less likely to be performed erroneously than when pressing the push button switch of a push button switch. The same applies when a switch other than a slide switch is adopted as the self-holding operation switch 7.

[0105] Furthermore, in the light-emitting device 1, 1a, a lock mode may be added to the operation modes instead of or in addition to the memory mode. When the lock mode is set, the operation of the operation switch 7 is accepted, but the operation of the operated part 5 is not accepted and is ignored.

[0106] Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present embodiment is not limited thereto, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the gist of the present embodiment. For example, the power supply of the light-emitting device 1, 1a may be turned on and off by pressing and holding a push button switch. The push button switch may be one or more of the push button switches constituting the operated unit 5. Alternatively, the push button switch may be one or more of the push button switches constituting the operated unit 5. Furthermore, the power supply of the light-emitting device 1, 1a may be turned on and off by pressing two or more push button switches simultaneously (by pressing them briefly or for a long time). [Explanation of symbols]

[0107] 1, 1a Lighting equipment 3. Chassis 5 Operated part 7 Operation Switch 9. Control Unit 11 Gripping part 13 Light emitting part 15. Luminous Object 21 First group push button switch 21A Push Button Switch (Eco Button Switch) 21B Push button switch (boost button switch) 21C Push button switch (cancel button switch) 23 Second group push button switches (number button switches) 23A Push Button Switch (1 Push Button Switch) 23B Push button switch (2 push button switch) 23C Push Button Switch (3 Push Button Switch) 25 Third group push button switches 25A Push Button Switch (Sequential Push Button Switch) 25C Push button switch (reverse button switch) 25B Push button switch (decision button switch)

Claims

1. A housing including a grip portion and a light emitting portion that is provided in the grip portion and emits light of a plurality of colors by a light emitting body provided therein; An operated unit provided on the housing; A self-holding operation switch provided on the housing; a control unit that performs control so that a first action when a predetermined operation is performed by the operated unit in a state where a first mode is set by the self-holding operation switch, and a second action when the predetermined operation is performed by the operated unit in a state where a second mode is set by the self-holding operation switch, are mutually different actions; A light-emitting device having the above structure.

2. The operated unit is configured to include a first group of push button switches, The control unit is when a predetermined one of the push button switches in the first group is pressed while the first mode is set, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit is changed, and when another predetermined one of the push button switches in the first group is pressed while the first mode is set, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit that has been changed is controlled to return to an original mode; 2. The light-emitting device according to claim 1, wherein when the second mode is set and the specified one of the push button switches in the first group is pressed, the pressing of the specified one of the push button switches in the first group is ignored.

3. the operated portion is configured to include a second group of push button switches, The control unit is 3. The light-emitting device according to claim 2, wherein when the second mode is set, pressing a predetermined one of the push button switches in the second group determines a code indicating a light-emitting pattern in the light-emitting section, and when the other predetermined one of the push button switches in the first group is then pressed, the determination of the code resulting from the pressing of the predetermined one of the push button switches in the second group is cancelled.

4. the operated portion is configured to include a second group of push button switches and a third group of push button switches, The control unit is 3. The light-emitting device according to claim 2, wherein when the second mode is set, pressing a predetermined one of the push button switches in the second group determines a code indicating a light-emitting pattern in a light-emitting section, and then pressing a predetermined one of the push button switches in the third group selects a light color, and then pressing another predetermined one of the push button switches in the third group provisionally registers the selected color as a light-emitting color in the light-emitting pattern indicated by the determined code, and then pressing the other predetermined one of the push button switches in the first group cancels the provisional registration of the light color.

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