Illumination controller and method for controlling illumination

Abstract

To generate a sense of unity in an event hall.SOLUTION: An illumination controller includes: a reception unit for receiving request information showing a control request of an illumination device set in an event hall, from a user; an analysis unit for analyzing an illumination device as a control target and the control content of the illumination device on the basis of the request information; an illumination control unit for controlling the illumination device as a control target of a plurality of illumination devices on the basis of the result of the analysis by the analysis unit; a determination unit for determining whether at least a predetermined level of a sense of unity was generated in the event hall after the illumination device is controlled; and a provision unit for calculating a point according to the degree of the sense of unity in a case where the determination unit determines that there is at least a predetermined level of a sense of unity generated in the event hall, and providing the point as an incentive to the user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a lighting control device and a lighting control method. [Background technology]

[0002] There is known a technology for controlling lighting devices installed at event venues where sporting events and concerts are held. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a technology for simultaneously controlling lighting devices installed at a lecture venue and lighting devices installed at a remote location by linking a performance venue where a sporting event or concert is held with a remote location. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 2022-539566 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] At event venues, it is necessary to increase the sense of unity among visitors. However, there are times when visitors do not move in a unified manner, resulting in a lack of excitement.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a lighting control device and a lighting control method that can create a sense of unity in an event venue. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The lighting control device of the present invention comprises a reception unit that receives request information indicating a control request for lighting devices installed at an event venue from a user; an analysis unit that analyzes the lighting devices to be controlled and control details of the lighting devices based on the request information; a lighting control unit that controls the lighting device to be controlled among a plurality of lighting devices based on an analysis result by the analysis unit; a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined level of unity has been created in the event venue after the lighting devices have been controlled; and an award unit that calculates points according to the degree of unity and awards the points to the user as an incentive when the determination unit determines that the predetermined level of unity has been created in the event venue.

[0007] The lighting control method of the present invention includes the steps of: receiving, from a user, request information indicating a request for control of lighting devices installed at an event venue; analyzing the lighting devices to be controlled and control details of the lighting devices based on the request information; controlling the lighting device to be controlled among the plurality of lighting devices based on a result of the analysis; determining whether or not a predetermined level of unity has been created in the event venue after the lighting devices have been controlled; and, if it is determined that a predetermined level of unity has been created in the event venue, calculating points according to the degree of unity and granting the points to the user as an incentive. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, a sense of unity can be created at an event venue. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a lighting control system according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a lighting control device according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a terminal device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4]FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a first installation position of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a second installation position of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a third installation position of the illumination device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a fourth installation position of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing of the terminal device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing by the lighting control device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a first control method for the lighting device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the second control method of the illumination device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the third control method of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the fourth control method of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of a lighting control device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing performed by a lighting control device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a lighting control system according to the third embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a method for selling the control right of a lighting device according to the third embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a lighting control device according to the third embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing performed by a lighting control device according to the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and in the following embodiments, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicated explanations will be omitted.

[0011] [First embodiment] (Lighting Control System) An example of the configuration of a lighting control system according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a lighting control system according to the first embodiment.

[0012] 1, the lighting control system 1 includes a lighting control device 10, a terminal device 12, and a lighting device 14. The lighting control system 1 is installed in an event venue where a concert or the like is held. The lighting control device 10 and the terminal device 12 are communicatively connected via a network N. The network N is, for example, the Internet, but is not limited to this.

[0013] At an event venue, users (audience members) may use light-emitting devices that emit light of a specific color, such as penlights. For example, at a music concert, users may turn their penlights on or off or change the color of the light in sync with the performance or sound of the music. This creates a sense of unity at the event venue.

[0014] Furthermore, in an event venue, lighting devices 14 that emit light may be installed in various locations, such as the stage and the audience seats. The lighting control device 10 controls the lighting devices 14 to turn them on or off or change the color of the light they emit in accordance with the musical performance or sound. The lighting control device 10 controls the lighting devices 14 to operate them in specific patterns. This creates a sense of unity in the event venue.

[0015] However, depending on the availability of spectator seats and the light color of the penlights used by users visiting the event venue, the control of the lighting devices 14 may be unnatural, and a sense of unity may not be created at the event venue. Therefore, the lighting control device 10 acquires request information indicating a control request for the operating state of the lighting devices 14 from the users participating in the event, and controls the lighting devices 14 based on the request information, thereby creating a sense of unity at the event venue. In this case, the users can operate the operating state of the lighting devices 14 by sending the request information to the lighting control device 10 from the terminal device 12.

[0016] (Lighting control device) An example of the configuration of a lighting control device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a lighting control device according to the first embodiment.

[0017] The lighting control device 10 is a device that controls the operating state of the lighting device 14 based on a control request from the terminal device 12. The lighting control device 10 does not necessarily have to comply with the control request from the terminal device 12. The lighting control device 10 is, for example, but is not limited to, a server device installed at an event venue.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 2, the lighting control device 10 includes a communication unit 20, a storage unit 22, and a control unit 24.

[0019] The communication unit 20 executes communication between the lighting control device 10 and an external device. The communication unit 20 executes communication between the lighting control device 10 and a terminal device 12, for example. The communication unit 20 executes communication between the lighting control device 10 and a lighting device 14, for example.

[0020] The storage unit 22 stores information such as the contents of calculations performed by the control unit 24 and programs. The storage unit 22 includes at least one of a RAM (Random Access Memory), a main storage device such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), and an external storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive).

[0021] The storage unit 22 stores control information indicating a time schedule of preset operating states from the start to the end of an event for each of the lighting devices 14 installed at an event venue. Examples of operating states include, but are not limited to, spatial movement patterns, light emission patterns, light emission colors, and light amounts.

[0022] The control unit 24 controls each unit of the lighting control device 10. The control unit 24 has, for example, an information processing device such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), and a storage device such as a RAM or a ROM. The control unit 24 may be realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The control unit 24 may be realized by a combination of hardware and software.

[0023] The control unit 24 includes a receiving unit 30, an analyzing unit 32, and an illumination control unit .

[0024] The reception unit 30 receives request information indicating a control request for the operating state of the lighting device 14 from a user. The reception unit 30 receives the request information of the user from the terminal device 12 owned by the user. The request information includes, for example, information for identifying the lighting device 14 to be controlled. The request information includes, for example, at least one control request for the light emission pattern, light emission color, and light intensity of the lighting device 14.

[0025] The analysis unit 32 analyzes the request information received by the reception unit 30. Specifically, the analysis unit 32 analyzes the request information to analyze the lighting device 14 to be controlled and the control content of the operating state of the lighting device 14 to be controlled.

[0026] The lighting control unit 34 controls the lighting devices 14. The lighting control unit 34 performs preset control on each of the multiple lighting devices 14 in accordance with the control information stored in the storage unit 22. The lighting control unit 34 may control the multiple lighting devices 14 without following the request information, for example, when the lights go out or a predetermined performance is being performed.

[0027] The lighting control unit 34 controls at least one of the spatial movement pattern, the light emission pattern, the light emission color, and the light intensity of the lighting device 14 to be controlled, for example, according to the analysis result of the analysis unit 32 of the request information accepted by the acceptance unit 30. For example, when the acceptance unit 30 accepts a predetermined number or more of the same control requests, the lighting control unit 34 controls the lighting device 14 to be controlled, according to the control content indicated by the request information. For example, when the acceptance unit 30 accepts a predetermined number or more of the same control requests, the lighting control unit 34 controls the lighting device 14 to be controlled, according to the control content indicated by the request information. Details of the lighting control unit 34 will be described later.

[0028] (Terminal Device) A configuration example of a terminal device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a terminal device according to the first embodiment.

[0029] A user can operate the operation state of the lighting device 14 by using the terminal device 12. In this case, for example, an event organizer may sell tickets including control rights for the lighting device 14 for each location where the lighting device 14 is installed. For example, a user can operate the operation state of the lighting device 14 when a ticket including control rights for the lighting device 14 is installed in the terminal device 12. For example, a user can operate the operation state of the lighting device 14 when information indicating that the user has purchased a ticket to participate in an event is embedded in or associated with the terminal device 12 of the user.

[0030] The terminal device 12 includes an input unit 50, a display unit 52, an audio output unit 54, a communication unit 56, a storage unit 58, a sensor 60, and a control unit 62. The terminal device 12 is, for example, a personal computer (PC), a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like, but is not limited to these.

[0031] The input unit 50 accepts various input operations for the terminal device 12. For example, the input unit 50 accepts an input operation for requesting control of the spatial movement pattern, light emission pattern, light emission color, and light amount of the lighting device 14. For example, the input unit 50 accepts an operation for designating the lighting device 14 to be caused to emit light among the multiple lighting devices 14. That is, the user can input a control request for the lighting device 14 to the input unit 50. The input unit 50 outputs input information corresponding to the accepted input operation to the control unit 62. The input unit 50 includes various input devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, a button, a switch, and a microphone.

[0032] The display unit 52 displays various images. The display unit 52 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, or the like. The display unit 52 displays, for example, an input screen for inputting a control request to the lighting device 14. The input screen may display, for example, control buttons indicating specific control requests, or a chat input section for inputting characters. The control buttons displayed on the input screen may change according to the tune of the music being played by performers at the event venue. For example, the control buttons displayed on the input screen may not display control buttons indicating control requests that would result in an unnatural performance in conjunction with the tune of the music.

[0033] The audio output unit 54 outputs various sounds. The audio output unit 54 is a speaker.

[0034] The communication unit 56 executes communication between the terminal device 12 and an external device. The communication unit 56 executes communication between the terminal device 12 and the lighting control device 10, for example.

[0035] The storage unit 58 stores various types of information. The storage unit 58 stores information such as the contents of calculations performed by the control unit 62 and programs. The storage unit 58 includes at least one of a RAM, a main storage device such as a ROM, and an external storage device such as an HDD.

[0036] The storage unit 58 stores, for example, a table in which various information acquired by the terminal device 12 is associated with request information for the lighting device 14. For example, the storage unit 58 stores a table in which biometric information of the user (for example, heart rate) is associated with request information. For example, the storage unit 58 stores a table in which vibrations generated in the terminal device 12 are associated with request information. For example, the storage unit 58 stores a table in which voice input to the input unit 50 is associated with request information. For example, the storage unit 58 stores a table in which facial expressions of the user of the terminal device 12 are associated with request information.

[0037] The sensor 60 may include various sensors. The sensor 60 may be, for example, a biosensor that detects bioinformation of the user of the terminal device 12. In this case, the biosensor may be, for example, a heart rate sensor that detects the heart rate of the user of the terminal device 12, or a body temperature sensor that detects the body temperature of the user of the terminal device 12, but is not limited to these. The sensor 60 may be, for example, an acceleration sensor that detects vibrations occurring in the terminal device 12. The sensor 60 may be, for example, a camera that captures the facial expression of the user of the terminal device 12. The sensor 60 may be configured integrally with the terminal device 12, or may be configured separately.

[0038] The control unit 62 controls each unit of the terminal device 12. The control unit 62 has, for example, an information processing device such as a CPU or an MPU, and a storage device such as a RAM or a ROM. The control unit 62 may be realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as an ASIC or an FPGA. The control unit 62 may be realized by a combination of hardware and software.

[0039] The control unit 62 includes an acquisition unit 70 and a request unit 72 .

[0040] The acquiring unit 70 acquires various types of information. For example, the acquiring unit 70 acquires input information including operation information and voice information input by the user of the terminal device 12 from the input unit 50.

[0041] The acquisition unit 70 acquires, for example, biological information including the heart rate of the user of the terminal device 12 from the sensor 60. The acquisition unit 70 acquires, for example, vibration information indicating vibrations occurring in the terminal device 12 from the sensor 60. The acquisition unit 70 acquires, for example, facial expression information indicating facial expressions of the user of the terminal device 12 from the sensor 60. The information acquired by the acquisition unit 70 from the input unit 50 and the sensor 60 is called user information. The user information is information indicating a request to the lighting device 14.

[0042] The request unit 72 transmits request information to the lighting control device 10 via the communication unit 56. For example, when the acquisition unit 70 acquires input information such as “make the lighting device 14 emit red light” from the input unit 50, the request unit 72 transmits request information to emit red light to the lighting control device 10.

[0043] The request unit 72 identifies the content of the control request for the lighting device 14 based on the user information acquired by the acquisition unit 70. Specifically, the request unit 72 identifies the content of the control request associated with the user information acquired by the acquisition unit 70 based on the table stored in the storage unit 58. The request unit 72 transmits request information indicating the content of the identified control request to the lighting control device 10.

[0044] (Lighting equipment) A configuration example of the illumination device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the illumination device according to the first embodiment.

[0045] 4, the lighting device 14 includes a light-emitting unit 90, a communication unit 92, a storage unit 94, and a control unit 96. The lighting device 14 may be installed at various locations in an event venue. For example, the lighting device 14 may be installed at various locations in a manner that allows it to move spatially.

[0046] The light-emitting unit 90 includes a light-emitting element that emits light. The light-emitting unit 90 includes, for example, a plurality of light-emitting elements. The light-emitting element is, for example, but is not limited to, an LED (Light Emitting Diode). The light-emitting unit 90 may include, for example, LEDs of three colors, red (R), green (G), and blue (B).

[0047] The communication unit 92 executes communication between the lighting device 14 and an external device. The communication unit 92 executes communication between the lighting device 14 and the lighting control device 10, for example.

[0048] The storage unit 94 stores various types of information. The storage unit 94 stores information such as the contents of calculations performed by the control unit 96 and programs. The storage unit 94 includes at least one of a RAM, a main storage device such as a ROM, and an external storage device such as a HDD.

[0049] The control unit 96 controls each unit of the lighting device 14. The control unit 96 has, for example, an information processing device such as a CPU or an MPU, and a storage device such as a RAM or a ROM. The control unit 96 may be realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as an ASIC or an FPGA. The control unit 96 may be realized by a combination of hardware and software.

[0050] The control unit 96 controls the light-emitting unit 90. For example, the control unit 96 controls the light-emitting pattern, light-emitting color, light amount, etc. of the light-emitting unit 90 in accordance with request information acquired from the lighting control device 10. For example, the control unit 96 controls the spatial movement pattern of the lighting device 14 in accordance with request information acquired from the lighting control device 10.

[0051] (First installation position of lighting device) FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a first installation position of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, a stage 200 where performers perform performances and the like, and spectator seats 210 are installed in the event venue. In this case, a lighting device 14 is installed in each spectator seat. In this case, the lighting device 14 is the same device as a penlight used by the spectators, but is not limited to this. The lighting control device 10 can independently control the lighting devices 14 installed in each spectator seat 210.

[0052] (Second installation position of lighting device) Fig. 6 is a diagram for explaining a second installation position of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. As shown in Fig. 6, the lighting device 14 may be installed in various locations such as the stage 200, a wall, a ceiling, in the air, and as decoration. As shown in Fig. 6, the lighting device 14 may have any shape.

[0053] (Third installation position of lighting equipment) Fig. 7 is a diagram for explaining a third installation position of the illumination device according to the first embodiment. The illumination device 14 may be installed on an instrument used by a performer or the like in a musical performance. For example, as shown in Fig. 7, the illumination device 14 is installed on a guitar 300. The instrument is not limited to the guitar 300, and may be various keyboard instruments, string instruments, percussion instruments, wind instruments, and the like.

[0054] (Fourth installation position of lighting equipment) Fig. 8 is a diagram for explaining a fourth installation position of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. As shown in Fig. 8, the lighting device 14 may be attached to the performer U. In this case, the lighting device 14 may be installed on each part of the performer U, such as the head, torso, left hand, right hand, left foot, and right foot. For example, the lighting device 14 may be installed on the costume and accessories of the performer U.

[0055] (Terminal device processing) The processing of the terminal device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Fig. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the terminal device according to the first embodiment.

[0056] The control unit 62 determines whether or not the user of the terminal device 12 has the control right of the lighting device 14 (step S10). Specifically, the control unit 62 determines that the user of the terminal device 12 has the control right of the lighting device 14 when a ticket including the control right of the lighting device 14 is installed in the terminal device 12. When it is determined that the user of the terminal device 12 has the control right of the lighting device 14 (step S10; Yes), the control unit 62 proceeds to step S12. When it is not determined that the user of the terminal device 12 has the control right of the lighting device 14 (step S10; No), the process of FIG. 9 is terminated.

[0057] If the result of the determination in step S10 is Yes, the acquisition unit 70 acquires user information of the user of the terminal device 12 (step S12). Specifically, the acquisition unit 70 acquires the user information from at least one of the input unit 50 and the sensor 60. Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

[0058] The request unit 72 determines whether or not a control request for the lighting device 14 has been made (step S14). Specifically, the request unit 72 determines that a control request for the lighting device 14 has been made when the user of the terminal device 12 inputs an operation to control the lighting device 14 to the input unit 50. If it is determined that a control request for the lighting device 14 has been made (step S14; Yes), the process proceeds to step S16. If it is not determined that a control request for the lighting device 14 has been made (step S14; No), the process proceeds to step S20.

[0059] If the result of the determination in step S14 is Yes, the request unit 72 determines the content of the control request to the lighting device 14 based on the user information acquired by the acquisition unit 70 (step S16). Specifically, the request unit 72 determines the content of the control request to the lighting device 14 based on, for example, a table stored in the storage unit 58. Then, the process proceeds to step S18.

[0060] The request unit 72 transmits request information indicating a control request to the lighting device 14 to the lighting control device 10 via the communication unit 56 (step S18). Then, the process proceeds to step S20.

[0061] The control unit 62 determines whether or not to end the process (step S20). Specifically, the control unit 62 determines to end the process when a concert held at an event venue or the like ends, when the power of the terminal device 12 is turned off, when an operation is performed to end a program (application) that transmits a control request to the lighting control device 10, etc. If it is determined to end the process (step S20; Yes), the process of Fig. 9 ends. If it is not determined to end the process (step S20; No), the process proceeds to step S12.

[0062] (Lighting control device processing) The processing of the lighting control device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 10. Fig. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the lighting control device according to the first embodiment.

[0063] When the event starts, the lighting control unit 34 starts controlling the multiple lighting devices 14 (step S30). Specifically, the lighting control unit 34 starts default control of the multiple lighting devices 14. The lighting control unit 34 starts controlling the multiple lighting devices 14 according to, for example, a time schedule stored in the storage unit 58. Then, the process proceeds to step S32.

[0064] The reception unit 30 judges whether or not a control request for the lighting device 14 has been received from the terminal device 12 (step S32). Specifically, the reception unit 30 judges that a control request for the lighting device 14 has been received when request information is received from the terminal device 12. If it is judged that a control request for the lighting device 14 has been received (step S32; Yes), the process proceeds to step S34. If it is not judged that a control request for the lighting device 14 has been received (step S32; No), the process proceeds to step S40.

[0065] If the result of the determination in step S32 is Yes, the analysis unit 32 analyzes the request information (step S34). Specifically, the analysis unit 32 analyzes the request information to identify the lighting device 14 to be controlled and the content of control of the operating state of the lighting device 14 to be controlled. Then, the process proceeds to step S36.

[0066] The lighting control unit 34 judges whether the lighting device 14 is controllable or not according to the analysis result by the analysis unit 32 (step S36). For example, the lighting control unit 34 judges that the lighting device 14 is controllable when the reception unit 30 receives a predetermined number or a predetermined ratio of control requests with the same content. The lighting control unit 34 judges that the lighting device 14 is not controllable when the performance becomes unnatural when the lighting device 14 is controlled according to the request information. For example, the lighting control unit 34 judges that the performance becomes unnatural and that the lighting device 14 is not controllable when a color different from the color of the light emitted by the lighting device 14 in the surroundings or the color of the light emitted by the light emitters held by the surrounding spectators is requested. If it is judged that the lighting device 14 is controllable (step S36; Yes), the process proceeds to step S38. If it is not judged that the lighting device 14 is controllable (step S36; No), the process proceeds to step S40. Note that if it is judged that it is No in step S36, the lighting control unit 34 continues the control set in advance. The preset control may be, for example, control of the lighting device 14 so that the light emission color is the same as that of the surrounding lighting devices 14 or the light emission color of light emitters held by the surrounding spectators.

[0067] If it is determined as Yes in step S36, the lighting control unit 34 controls the lighting device 14 (step S38). Specifically, the lighting control unit 34 controls the lighting device 14 according to the analysis result of the request information by the analysis unit 32.

[0068] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a first control method of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, in a live venue, there may be an empty seat 220 around the audience U10 where the audience U10 is not located. In this case, if the audience U10 uses a light-emitting body such as a penlight, there is no light in the empty seat 220, so a sense of unity is not created. Therefore, when the lighting control unit 34 receives request information indicating that the lighting device 14 installed in the empty seat 220 is to be illuminated, the lighting control unit 34 illuminates the lighting device 14 installed in the empty seat 220. Specifically, the lighting control unit 34 controls the operating state of the lighting device 14 installed in the empty seat 220 to be synchronized with the light-emitting color and movement of the light-emitting body held by the audience U10 located around the empty seat 220. This can create a sense of unity in the event venue. In addition, the lighting control unit 34 may control the operating state of the lighting device 14 installed in one or more of the multiple audience seats, not limited to the empty seat 220, to be synchronized with the light-emitting color and movement of the light-emitting body held by the audience U10 located around the empty seat 220.

[0069] Fig. 12 is a diagram for explaining a second control method of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. As shown in Fig. 12, the lighting control unit 34 may control the lighting device 14 installed on the stage 200 and the lighting device 14 installed in the space to freely emit light. For example, the lighting control unit 34 may freely emit light from the lighting device 14-1 and the lighting device 14-2 installed on the stage 200 and the lighting device 14-3, the lighting device 14-4, the lighting device 14-5, the lighting device 14-6, and the lighting device 14-7 installed in the space, according to the received request information.

[0070] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a third control method of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, the spectator seats 210 are divided into a section 301, a section 302, a section 303, and a section 304. In this case, the lighting control unit 34 may control the lighting device 14 for each section according to the received request information. For example, the lighting control unit 34 controls the lighting device 14 for each section to emit light in a different color according to the received request information. For example, the lighting control unit 34 controls the lighting device 14 installed in the section 301 to emit light in red. For example, the lighting control unit 34 controls the lighting device 14 installed in the section 302 to emit light in green. For example, the lighting control unit 34 controls the lighting device 14 installed in the section 303 to emit light in white. For example, the lighting control unit 34 controls the lighting device 14 installed in the section 304 to emit light in blue. In this case, when the illumination control unit 34 receives a control request to cause the section 301 to emit blue light, the illumination control unit 34 does not have to comply with the control request.

[0071] 13, one or more performers appear at the event, and each performer is associated with a different light emission color. In this case, for example, assume that there are four performers, and sections 301 to 304 are divided according to the number of performers. In this case, the lighting control unit 34 may associate each performer with each section, and control the light emission color of the multiple lighting devices for each section to a light emission color according to the corresponding performer.

[0072] Fig. 14 is a diagram for explaining a fourth control method of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. As shown in Fig. 14, the lighting control unit 34 may, for example, control the lighting device 14 to display words uttered during a call-and-response between the performer and the audience. In this case, the lighting control unit 34 may, for example, display words in an area 400 above the stage 200 according to the received request information. In the example shown in Fig. 14, "Say Yeah!" is displayed in the area 400, but is not limited thereto.

[0073] For example, if many spectators utter the group name of a group performing on the stage 200, the lighting control unit 34 may cause the lighting device 14 to emit light to display the group's logo. For example, if many spectators clap, the lighting control unit 34 may cause the lighting device 14 to blink, for example, to produce an applause effect. For example, if many spectators utter "sparkle" to the terminal device 12, the lighting control unit 34 may cause the lighting device 14 to emit light to produce a starry sky effect. For example, if many spectators utter the name of a specific member among the members of a group performing on the stage 200, the lighting control unit 34 may cause the lighting device 14 to emit light to display the member color, symbol, name, and the like of that member. For example, if many spectators utter "ooooh" during the event, the lighting control unit 34 may cause the lighting device 14 to emit light to display "ooooh".

[0074] Referring again to Fig. 10, the control unit 24 judges whether or not to end the process (step S40). For example, the control unit 24 judges to end the process when the concert has ended. If it is judged to end the process (step S40; Yes), the process of Fig. 10 is ended. If it is not judged to end the process (step S40; No), the process proceeds to step S30.

[0075] As described above, the first embodiment controls the operation state of each lighting device 14 installed in an event venue in accordance with a control request from a user. This makes it possible for the first embodiment to create a sense of unity in the event venue.

[0076] [Second embodiment] An example of the configuration of a lighting control device according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 15. Fig. 15 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a lighting control device according to the second embodiment.

[0077] As shown in FIG. 15, lighting control device 10A differs from lighting control device 10 shown in FIG. 2 in that it includes a distribution unit 36.

[0078] It is common to film and distribute the state of an event such as a concert held at an event venue, thereby allowing users to participate in the event online. In the second embodiment, request information indicating a control request for the lighting device 14 is accepted from online users participating in the event online, and the lighting device 14 is controlled.

[0079] The camera 16 captures an image of an event such as a concert held at an event venue, and generates captured image data including audio. The camera 16 outputs the generated captured image data to the distribution unit .

[0080] The distribution unit 36 ​​acquires the photographed data from the camera 16. The distribution unit 36 ​​distributes the photographed data acquired from the camera 16 via the communication unit 20. This allows users to participate in the event online.

[0081] (Lighting control device processing) The processing of the lighting control device according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 16. Fig. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the lighting control device according to the second embodiment.

[0082] The distribution unit 36 ​​starts distributing the photographed data of the event (step S50), and then proceeds to step S52.

[0083] The process of step S52 is the same as the process of step S30 shown in FIG. 10, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0084] The reception unit 30 determines whether or not a control request for the lighting device 14 has been received from at least one of the terminal devices 12 of the users participating in the event at the event venue and the online users participating in the event online (step S54). If it is determined that the control request has been received (step S54; Yes), the process proceeds to step S56. If it is not determined that the control request has been received (step S54; No), the process proceeds to step S62.

[0085] The processes from step S56 to step S62 are the same as steps S34 to S40 shown in FIG. 10, respectively, and therefore will not be described.

[0086] As described above, the second embodiment controls the operation state of each lighting device 14 installed at the event venue in accordance with control requests from users participating in the event at the event venue and online users participating in the event online. This allows the second embodiment to appropriately create a sense of unity at the event venue.

[0087] [Third embodiment] (Lighting Control System) An example of the configuration of a lighting control system according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 17. Fig. 17 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a lighting control system according to the third embodiment.

[0088] As shown in FIG. 17, a lighting control system 1A differs from the lighting control system 1 shown in FIG.

[0089] The vending device 18 is a device that sells the control right of the lighting device 14 installed at the event venue. For example, the vending device 18 may classify the spectator seats into a plurality of sections and sell the control right of the lighting device 14 for each section. For example, the vending device 18 may classify the entire event venue into a plurality of sections in which the lighting devices 14 are installed and sell the control right of the lighting device 14 for each section. For example, the vending device 18 may sell a ticket for participating in an event that includes the control right of the lighting device 14. For example, the vending device 18 may sell the control right of the lighting device 14 through a sales system of a sales website. For example, the vending device 18 may sell the control right of the lighting device 14 through an application installed in the terminal device 12. For example, the vending device 18 may sell only the control right at the event venue to a user who has purchased a ticket that does not include the control right. The control right of the lighting device 14 includes identification information that can identify the user who has purchased the control right, information indicating the strength of the authority of the control right, and information regarding the section in which the lighting device 14 is installed.

[0090] For example, the vending device 18 may sell control rights of multiple ranks by ranking them according to the authority given to the control rights. In this case, the vending device 18 may set a higher price for a control right with a larger authority given, and a lower price for a control right with a smaller authority given. For example, when the spatial movement pattern, light emission pattern, light emission color, and light amount are controllable as the operating state of the lighting device 14, the vending device 18 may set the highest price for a control right that can control all of the spatial movement pattern, light emission pattern, light emission color, and light amount. For example, the vending device 18 may set the lowest price for a control right that can control only one of the spatial movement pattern, light emission pattern, light emission color, and light amount. In other words, the vending device 18 may set the rank so that the higher the ratio of the controllable lighting devices 14 among the multiple lighting devices 14, the higher the rank.

[0091] For example, the vending device 18 may set multiple prices for control rights of the same rank according to priority. In this case, the vending device 18 may set a higher price for a control right with a higher priority and a lower price for a control right with a lower priority. When priority is set for the control rights, the lighting control device 10 prioritizes the control request from a user with a control right with a higher priority when there are multiple different control requests.

[0092] For example, the control right may include information indicating the time for which the lighting device 14 can be controlled. In this case, the vending device 18 may set multiple prices for the control right according to the time for which the lighting device 14 can be controlled. In this case, the vending device 18 may set a higher price for the control right for which the lighting device 14 can be controlled for a longer time, and may set a lower price for the control right for which the lighting device 14 can be controlled for a shorter time. In other words, the vending device 18 may set a higher price for the control right for which the lighting device 14 can be controlled for a longer time.

[0093] When it is determined that a sense of unity is created by the control of the lighting devices 14 by a user who has purchased the right to control the lighting devices 14 in a certain section and the control of the lighting devices 14 in other sections, the lighting control system 1A generates points according to the degree of the sense of unity. The lighting control system 1A grants the generated points to the user who has purchased the right to control the lighting devices 14 corresponding to the sections determined to have created a sense of unity. When the user purchases tickets for the next or subsequent event from the vending device 18, the user can receive services such as a discount on the price by using the granted points. The user can obtain benefits according to the granted points. When the user uses the points, the vending device 18 grants the user more advantageous services as the number of points used increases. In other words, the lighting control system 1A is a system that grants benefits obtained according to the points used as an incentive to the user who has created a sense of unity.

[0094] FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a method of selling the control rights of the lighting devices according to the third embodiment. For example, assume that the spectator seats at an event venue are divided into eight sections, namely, section 501, section 502, section 503, section 504, section 505, section 506, section 507, and section 508. Assume that the lighting devices 14 are installed in each of the spectator seats in the sections 501 to 508. In this case, the vending device 18 sells the control rights of the lighting devices 14 for each section. For example, the vending device 18 sets different prices for the sections 501 to 508. Specifically, the importance of the sections 501 to 508 is set based on the level of the performance effect, and the selling price is set according to the importance.

[0095] The vending device 18 may set the price of the control right according to, for example, the size, installation location, and function of the lighting device 14. The vending device 18 may set a higher price for the control right of a lighting device 14 that has a strong presentation effect, such as a lighting device 14 that displays a group logo or a lighting device 14 that is the only one in the venue.

[0096] (Lighting control device) An example of the configuration of a lighting control device according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 19. Fig. 19 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a lighting control device according to the third embodiment.

[0097] As shown in FIG. 19, lighting control device 10B differs from lighting control device 10A in FIG. 15 in that a control unit 24B includes a determination unit 38 and an assignment unit 40.

[0098] The determination unit 38 determines the sense of unity at the event venue. For example, the determination unit 38 determines whether a sense of unity has been created at the event venue due to a control request from a user who has control over the lighting device 14. For example, the determination unit 38 determines that a sense of unity has been created at the event venue when, based on the shooting data of the event venue photographed by the camera 16, there is a sense of unity between the operating state of the lighting device 14 controlled according to the control from the user and the operating state of the other lighting devices 14. For example, the determination unit 38 determines that a sense of unity has been created at the event venue when, based on the shooting data of the event venue photographed by the camera 16, there is a sense of unity between the operating state of the lighting device 14 installed in the spectator seats controlled according to the control from the user and the operating state of the lighting devices 14 installed in the other spectator seats. The determination unit 38 identifies the user who has created a sense of unity at the event venue.

[0099] The determination unit 38 determines that a sense of unity has been created, for example, when the lighting device 14 in a certain section emits light in the same color as the lighting devices 14 in other sections under the control of the user. The determination unit 38 determines that a sense of unity has been created, for example, when the lighting device 14 in a certain section emits light at the same timing as the lighting devices 14 in other sections under the control of the user. The determination unit 38 determines that a sense of unity has been created, for example, when the lighting device 14 in a certain section emits light in the same light emission pattern as the lighting devices 14 in other sections under the control of the user. The determination unit 38 determines that a sense of unity has been created, for example, when the lighting device 14 in a certain section flickers in the same pattern as the lighting devices 14 in other sections under the control of the user. The determination unit 38 determines that a sense of unity has been created, for example, when the lighting device 14 in a certain section is combined with the lighting devices 14 in other sections under the control of the user to create a pattern such as a specific design or group name. That is, the determination unit 38 determines that a sense of unity has been created when the lighting device 14 in a certain section emits light in the same manner as the lighting devices 14 in other sections due to control by the user.

[0100] The granting unit 40 calculates points when the determining unit 38 determines that a sense of unity has been created in the event venue. The granting unit 40 calculates points when the determining unit 38 determines that a sense of unity equal to or greater than a predetermined level has been created. The granting unit 40 calculates points according to the strength of the sense of unity created in the event venue. The stronger the sense of unity created in the event venue, the higher the points the granting unit 40 calculates. In other words, the strength of the sense of unity is the degree of unity. For example, when a lighting device 14 in a certain section emits light in the same manner as a lighting device 14 in another section under the control of a user, the more the lighting device 14 in the certain section that emits light in the same manner and the number of multiple surrounding lighting devices 14 are, the higher the degree of unity is determined to be, and the higher the points are calculated. The degree of unity may be, for example, the degree of agreement between the operating states of the multiple lighting devices 14.

[0101] The granting unit 40 grants the calculated points as an incentive to the user who is determined to have brought a sense of unity to the event venue. The user can use the granted points to receive a discount when purchasing tickets for the next or subsequent events. In other words, the incentive is the discount amount when the user purchases tickets for the event. Note that the incentive is not limited to this. For example, the incentive may be an incentive that increases the priority of the control right of the lighting device 14. For example, the incentive may be an incentive that increases the probability of winning if tickets are sold by lottery.

[0102] The determination unit 38 may also determine whether a predetermined level of unity has been created in the event venue based on the operating state of the lighting devices 14 installed in each of the multiple sections of the event venue. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 18, the event organizer designates sections 501, 502, 505, and 506, and announces that a specific letter A (such as Say Yeah!) will be created by controlling the lighting devices 14 installed in the four sections. In this case, the determination unit 38 may determine whether the letter A has been created based on a control request from a user who has purchased control rights for each of the designated sections. In this case, when the determination unit 38 determines that the letter A has been created, the granting unit 40 determines that the degree of unity is high for the users who have purchased control rights for each of the designated sections, and grants points to them. However, for example, when the determining unit 38 determines that the control for creating the letter A is not being performed in the section 501, the granting unit 40 grants points only to the user who has purchased the control rights for the sections 502, 505, and 506. At this time, the granting unit 40 may determine that the degree of unity is low compared to the case where a sense of unity is created by all of the sections 501, 502, 505, and 506, and may grant fewer points.

[0103] In the example shown in FIG. 18, the determination unit 38 may determine whether or not a lighting pattern with a dramatic effect has been created based on the photographed data of a lighting pattern by a plurality of sections (for example, section 502, section 503, section 506, and section 507) photographed by the camera 16. In this case, when the determination unit 38 determines that a lighting pattern with a dramatic effect has been created, the granting unit 40 grants points to the user who purchased the control rights of these sections. Examples of lighting patterns with dramatic effects include, but are not limited to, a pattern in which the lighting devices 14 of a predetermined number or more of sections show the same movement, a pattern in which the lighting devices 14 of a plurality of sections emit light in the same color, and a pattern in which an icon indicating a specific artist is created by the light emitted by the lighting devices 14 of a plurality of sections. The granting unit 40 may grant points according to the completed pattern.

[0104] (Lighting control device processing) The processing of the lighting control device according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 20. Fig. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the lighting control device according to the third embodiment.

[0105] The processes from step S80 to step S90 are the same as the processes from step S50 to step S60 shown in FIG. 16, respectively, and therefore will not be described.

[0106] The judgment unit 38 judges whether or not a predetermined level of unity has been created in the event venue (step S92). If it is judged that a predetermined level of unity has been created in the event venue (step S92; Yes), the process proceeds to step S94. If it is not judged that a predetermined level of unity has been created in the event venue (step S92; No), the process proceeds to step S98.

[0107] The awarding unit 40 calculates points (step S94). Specifically, the awarding unit 40 calculates points according to the degree of the sense of unity that has been created. Then, the process proceeds to step S96.

[0108] The awarding unit 40 awards the calculated points as an incentive to the user who is determined to have brought a sense of unity to the event venue (step S96), and then the process proceeds to step S98.

[0109] The process of step S98 is the same as step S40 shown in FIG. 10, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0110] As described above, in the third embodiment, when a sense of unity is created in an event venue by a control request from a user having control rights to a lighting device, the user can be given an incentive. In this way, the third embodiment can appropriately create a sense of unity in the event venue.

[0111] Each component of each device shown in the figure is a functional concept, and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figure. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit depending on various additions and usage conditions. This distribution and integration configuration may be performed dynamically.

[0112] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the contents of these embodiments. The above-described components include those that can be easily imagined by a person skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those that are within the so-called equivalent range. Furthermore, the above-described components can be appropriately combined. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, or modifications of the components can be made without departing from the spirit of the above-described embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0113] 1. Lighting control system 10 Lighting control device 12 Terminal Equipment 14 Lighting equipment 20,56 Communications Department 22,58 Storage part 24 Control Unit 30 Reception 32 Analysis Department 34 Lighting control section 50 Input section 52 Display section 54 Audio output section 60 Sensors 70 Acquisition Department 72 Request part

Claims

1. a reception unit that receives request information indicating a control request for a lighting device installed at an event venue from a user; an analysis unit that analyzes the lighting device to be controlled and a control content of the lighting device based on the request information; a lighting control unit that controls one of the plurality of lighting devices as a control target based on an analysis result by the analysis unit; and a determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined sense of unity has been created in the event venue after the lighting device has been controlled; an awarding unit that, when it is determined by the determination unit that a predetermined level of unity has been created in the event venue, calculates points according to the degree of unity shown, and awards the points to the user as an incentive; A lighting control device comprising:

2. the determination unit determines whether or not a predetermined level of unity has been created in the event venue based on an operation state of the lighting devices installed in each of a plurality of sections of the event venue. The lighting control device according to claim 1 .

3. The determination unit determines that the degree of unity is higher as the number of the lighting devices installed in each of the sections that creates a predetermined or greater sense of unity in the event venue increases. The lighting control device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. a distribution unit that distributes the video of the event venue onto a network; The reception unit receives the request information from an online user who is viewing the video distributed by the distribution unit, the analysis unit analyzes the lighting device to be controlled and control details of the lighting device based on the request information received from the online user; the lighting control unit controls the lighting device to be controlled based on an analysis result of the request information received from the online user. The lighting control device according to claim 1 or 2.

5. receiving request information indicating a control request for lighting devices installed at an event venue from a user; analyzing the lighting device to be controlled and control details of the lighting device based on the request information; controlling a lighting device that is a control target among the plurality of lighting devices based on a result of the analysis; determining whether or not a predetermined sense of unity has been created in the event venue after the lighting device has been controlled; When it is determined that a predetermined level of unity has been created in the event venue, calculating points according to the degree of unity and awarding the points to the user as an incentive; 2. A lighting control method.

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