Setting system, setting method and program

Abstract

To reduce the effort required to create a preparation diagram.SOLUTION: A setting system 200 includes a processing unit 101. The processing unit 101 outputs screen information for causing a display unit 103 to display a display screen on which icons of lighting fixtures 5 can be superimposed on a map image. The processing unit 101 accepts designation regarding the arrangement of the icons. The processing unit 101 acquires identification information of the lighting fixtures 5. The processing unit 101 associates the icons with the control addresses on the basis of management information in which the identification information is associated with the control addresses of the lighting fixtures 5.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a setting system, a setting method, and a program, and more particularly to a setting system, a setting method, and a program that output screen information. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a lighting control device. Patent Document 1 describes a problem of reducing the burden of checking the correspondence relationship when restoring the correspondence relationship between ports and lighting fixtures that has been used in a previous lighting performance. In the lighting control device, when the correspondence relationship between the ports and lighting fixtures is the previous correspondence relationship, when an operator selects an "RDM (Remote Device Management) fixture detection tab", a detection unit detects the correspondence relationship between the ports and lighting fixtures. Based on the detection result, the lighting control device displays a layout screen on a display unit realized by a liquid crystal monitor, a touch panel, or the like, in which the lighting fixtures are arranged to correspond to each baton. Therefore, the operator can perform the lighting setup work while referring to the previous correspondence relationship on the display unit. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-175582 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Incidentally, it is desirable to reduce the time and effort required to create a layout screen (preparation diagram).

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned reasons, and aims to provide a setting system, setting method, and program that can reduce the effort required when creating a preparation diagram. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A setting system according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a processing unit. The processing unit outputs screen information for causing a display unit to display a display screen capable of superimposing icons of lighting devices on a map image. The processing unit accepts designation regarding an arrangement of the icons. The processing unit acquires identification information of the lighting devices. The processing unit associates the icons with the control addresses based on management information in which the identification information is associated with control addresses of the lighting devices.

[0007] A setting method according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a method executed by one or more processors. The setting method includes an output step, a reception step, an acquisition step, and a setting step. In the output step, screen information for displaying on a display unit a display screen capable of superimposing icons of lighting fixtures on a map image is output. In the reception step, a designation regarding the arrangement of the icons is accepted. In the acquisition step, identification information of the lighting fixtures is acquired. In the setting step, the icons are associated with the control addresses based on management information in which the identification information is associated with control addresses.

[0008] A program according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a program for causing one or more processors to execute the setting method. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the setting system, setting method, and program relating to the above-described aspects of the present disclosure, it is possible to reduce the effort required for creating a setup diagram. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a setting system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display screen of the setting system. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing another example of a display screen of the setting system. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the setting system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In addition, common elements in the embodiments described below are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions of common elements may be omitted. In addition, the following embodiments and modifications are only a part of various embodiments of the present disclosure. In addition, the following embodiments and modifications can be modified in various ways depending on the design, etc., as long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved. In addition, the configurations of the modifications can be appropriately combined.

[0012] Each drawing described in this disclosure is a schematic drawing, and the ratio of the size and thickness of each component in each drawing does not necessarily reflect the actual dimensional ratio.

[0013] (1) Overview First, an overview of a setting system 200 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The setting system 200 according to this embodiment is used to provide stage lighting. In the following, the setting system 200 will be described on the assumption that the lighting space in which stage lighting is provided is a television studio. The lighting space may be a stage in an event venue such as a wedding hall, a concert hall, or a theater.

[0014] The setting system 200 shown in FIG. 1 is a system that aims to reduce the effort required to create a so-called "setup diagram." The "setup diagram" in this embodiment is, for example, a diagram in which symbols (icons G11) corresponding to a plurality of lighting fixtures 5 (abbreviated as "fixtures" in the drawings) to be installed are illustrated on a floor plan (floor plan) of a television studio. The setup diagram includes information on the placement positions of the lighting fixtures 5 with respect to each baton 6, the correspondence between the lighting fixtures 5 and the connection port P0, and the type of the lighting fixture 5. The setup diagram also includes information on the universe (or system) set for each lighting fixture 5 and control addresses such as DMX (Digital Multiplex System) addresses. In this embodiment, the setup diagram is created by the dimming control console 100. A creation tool (application) for creating the setup diagram is installed in the dimming control console 100.

[0015] For example, the setup diagram is used for a task of attaching one or more lighting fixtures 5 to a predetermined baton (baton device) 6. For example, the setup diagram is used when controlling the lighting fixtures 5 with the dimmer control console 100.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, a setting system 200 of this embodiment includes a processing unit 101.

[0017] The processing unit 101 outputs screen information for displaying on the display unit 103 a display screen D1 (see FIG. 2) on which icons G11 (see FIG. 2) of lighting fixtures 5 can be superimposed on a map image G10 (see FIG. 2). The preparation image G1 shown in FIG. 2 is an image in which icons G11 of lighting fixtures 5 are superimposed on a map image G10. The preparation image G1 is an example of a preparation diagram.

[0018] The processing unit 101 receives a designation for the placement of the icon G11. The processing unit 101 acquires identification information of the lighting device 5. The processing unit 101 then associates the icon G11 with the control address based on management information in which the identification information is associated with the control address of the lighting device 5.

[0019] Conventionally, when a creator of a setup diagram creates a setup diagram, the creator needs to set the control address of each lighting fixture 5 (or each icon G11), the number of the connection port P0, etc. on the setup diagram in advance, which is time-consuming for the creator. According to the setting system 200 of this embodiment, the processing unit 101 associates the icon G11 with the control address, which reduces the time and effort required for the worker to set the control address of each lighting fixture 5. In other words, according to the setting system 200 of this embodiment, it is possible to reduce the time and effort required to create a setup diagram.

[0020] (2) Details Hereinafter, a detailed configuration of the setting system 200 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0021] (2.1) Configuration of the setting system As shown in FIG. 1, the setting system 200 includes a plurality of DMX nodes 2 (two in FIG. 1), a plurality of lighting fixtures 5 (six in FIG. 1), a plurality of batons 6 (two in FIG. 1), a dimming console 100, and an information terminal T1. Each baton 6 is provided with a plurality of connection ports P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5 (five in FIG. 1). When the five connection ports P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5 are not differentiated from one another, each of the five connection ports P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5 may be referred to as a connection port P0. Each connection port P0 may include a connection cable led out from the housing of the baton 6 to the outside, and a connector provided at the tip of the connection cable. Each connection port P0 is connected to, for example, a DMX node 2 provided on the baton 6.

[0022] The setting system 200 also includes a dimming control panel 150 and one or more HUB devices provided on a signal line between the dimming operation console 100 and the multiple lighting fixtures 5. The setting system 200 also includes a lighting lifting device that controls the lifting and lowering of the multiple battens 6. Note that the numbers of lighting fixtures 5, batons 6, and connection ports P0 included in the setting system 200 are not particularly limited.

[0023] In the following, as an example, it is assumed that the setting system 200 is applied to an indoor facility (television broadcasting station) including a studio 300 such as a television studio, and a sub-control room 400 separate from the studio 300.

[0024] (2.2) Baton Composition A plurality of batons 6 (two in FIG. 1) are installed on the ceiling within the studio 300. Each baton 6 is long along one direction as a whole. Each baton 6 is provided with a plurality of connection ports P0 to which one or more lighting fixtures 5 can be electrically connected. In this embodiment, each baton 6 is provided with five connection ports P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5. The multiple batons 6 may be arranged in parallel with their longitudinal directions aligned in one direction, or may be arranged in a grid pattern. The multiple batons 6 can be raised and lowered, for example, by a lighting lifting device installed in the television studio.

[0025] (2.3) Lighting fixture configuration The lighting fixture 5 is installed so as to be suspended from the baton 6. The lighting fixture 5 may be a floor-mounted lighting fixture that is installed on the floor. The lighting fixture 5 has a connector unit 51 (see FIG. 1) that can be electrically and physically connected to the connection port P0 of the baton 6. The lighting fixture 5 is connected to the dimming console 100 via the corresponding connection port P0, the DMX node 2, the HUB device, the dimming control panel 150, etc.

[0026] The lighting fixture 5 is, for example, a fixture compatible with DMX signals. The DMX signal is a digital signal standardized by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) and used in the field of directing.

[0027] The type of the lighting fixture 5 is not particularly limited, but for example, the lighting fixture 5 is a spotlight, a floodlight, a broadlight, a horizon light, or the like. For example, the lighting fixture 5 may be a projector having a lamp light source or a laser light source. For example, the lighting fixture 5 may be a lighting fixture compatible with a communication method according to the DMX standard, or a lighting fixture compatible with a communication method according to the RDM standard. The types of the multiple lighting fixtures 5 installed in a television studio may include two or more types depending on the performance scene. In other words, the installation of multiple types of lighting fixtures 5 may be specified in the installation drawing. The "type of lighting fixture" referred to in this disclosure may include not only the above-mentioned fixture forms such as spotlights, floodlights, broadlights, and horizon lights, but also types of light sources such as LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) and halogen lights. The "type of lighting fixture" may also include differences such as size, mass, or fixture capacity.

[0028] In this embodiment, each lighting fixture 5 is assigned a management number defined in the management information. For example, a sticker with the management number defined in the management information is affixed to the lighting fixture 5. The management number may be directly assigned to the lighting fixture 5. By assigning the management number to the lighting fixture 5, when the management number of the lighting fixture 5 to be installed on the baton 6 is indicated on the installation drawing, it becomes easier to install the lighting fixture 5 on the baton 6 while checking the installation drawing.

[0029] (2.4) Configuring DMX nodes Each DMX node 2 is provided, for example, on a corresponding baton 6. The DMX node 2 functions as an output unit that receives a control signal (DMX signal) from the dimming control panel 150 and outputs the signal to the corresponding lighting fixture 5 via the connection port P0. The DMX node 2 can individually communicate with the lighting fixture 5 in both directions by a communication method according to the RDM standard. The DMX node 2 receives connection information from the lighting fixture 5 and transmits it to the dimming control console 100. In other words, the DMX node 2 functions as an acquisition unit that acquires information sent from the lighting fixture 5 when the lighting fixture 5 is connected to any one of the multiple connection ports P0.

[0030] (2.5) Configuration of the dimming control panel The dimming control panel 150 is installed, for example, in a panel room 500, as shown in Fig. 1. The dimming control panel 150 has an input section, a control section, a plurality of distribution sections (DMX signal output sections), a power supply management section, and a cabinet (housing). A corresponding lighting fixture 5 is electrically connected to each distribution section via a connection port P0. The cabinet houses the control section, the plurality of distribution sections, and the power supply management section.

[0031] The input unit is electrically connected to the dimming console 100, and receives a control signal (DMX signal) from the dimming console 100. The input unit may receive a control signal (DMX) via Ethernet (registered trademark). Each distribution unit outputs a control signal (DMX signal) to the corresponding lighting fixture 5 via the DMX node 2. The control signal (DMX signal) may be output from each distribution unit to the lighting fixture 5 without passing through the DMX node 2. The control unit includes a computer system having one or more processors and a memory. At least a part of the function of the control unit is realized by the processor of the computer system executing a program recorded in the memory of the computer system. The program may be recorded in the memory, or may be provided via a telecommunication line such as the Internet, or may be recorded and provided in a non-transitory recording medium such as a memory card. The control unit outputs (distributes) the control signal (DMX signal) received from the dimming console 100 to the multiple lighting fixtures 5 via the multiple distribution units. In short, the dimming control panel 150 has a function of distributing a control signal (DMX signal) to each lighting fixture 5.

[0032] The power management unit has a function of supplying power to the dimmer control console 100 and each lighting fixture 5. The power management unit includes a main breaker and a plurality of branch circuits (including branch breakers, etc.). A lead wire connected to the system power supply is electrically connected to the primary terminal of the main breaker. As a result, the primary terminal of the main breaker is electrically connected to the system power supply. In this embodiment, a single-phase three-wire system is assumed as the power distribution system. Therefore, a single-phase three-wire system lead wire connected to the system power supply is electrically connected to the primary terminal of the main breaker. However, there is no intention to limit the above power distribution system to the single-phase three-wire system, and for example, a three-phase four-wire system may be used. A trunk line is electrically connected to the secondary terminal of the main breaker. The trunk line may include a conductive bar of a first voltage pole (L1 phase), a conductive bar of a second voltage pole (L2 phase), and a conductive bar of a neutral pole (N phase). The plurality of branch circuits are branched into a plurality of branches from the main line. The dimming console 100 and the lighting fixtures 5 are electrically connected to the multiple branch circuits, and the power management unit supplies power via the corresponding branch circuits.

[0033] (2.6) Configuration of the dimmer control console The dimming control console 100 is a control console (controller) for making settings related to dimming control of the lighting fixtures 5. The dimming control console 100 is installed in the sub-control room 400.

[0034] An operator operating dimming control console 100 can operate dimming control console 100 in sub-control room 400 to adjust the light intensity and light color, etc., of the light emitted by the light source of each lighting fixture 5. For example, the operator adjusts the light intensity and light color, etc., of each lighting fixture 5 while visually checking, in sub-control room 400, an image of the lighting space in studio 300 captured by an imaging device (camera) installed in studio 300.

[0035] The dimming console 100 has an operation unit 104 that accepts operation input related to information for controlling the lighting fixtures 5, and outputs a control signal (e.g., a DMX signal) for controlling the dimming of each lighting fixture 5 to the dimming control panel 150 based on the information. For example, the dimming console 100 outputs a signal conforming to the "DMX512" communication protocol, which is capable of transmitting data through a maximum of 512 channels, as a control signal. In the control signal conforming to the DMX512 communication protocol, data of 256 levels of dimming level (light intensity level) from 0 to 255 is assigned to each channel. The dimming console 100 may output a control signal (DMX signal) for controlling the dimming of each lighting fixture 5 to the dimming control panel 150 via Ethernet (registered trademark).

[0036] As shown in FIG. 1, the light control console 100 includes a processing unit 101, a communication unit 102, a display unit 103, an operation unit 104, and a storage unit 105.

[0037] The communication unit 102 includes a communication interface for communicating with the dimming control panel 150 via a signal cable, a HUB device, etc. The communication unit 102 also includes a communication interface for communicating with the DMX node 2, the information terminal T1, a server device, etc. via a signal cable, a HUB device, etc.

[0038] Display unit 103 includes a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display. The display in this embodiment is, for example, a touch panel display capable of receiving operation input from an operator. Display unit 103 is disposed on an operation panel or the like in front of dimming operation console 100. In other words, display unit 103 in this embodiment also functions as operation unit 104. For example, by performing an operation such as tapping on an icon displayed on the screen of display unit 103, the light intensity and light color, etc. of lighting device 5 can be changed.

[0039] The operation unit 104 includes an operation device such as a dial-type encoder or a fader. The operation unit 104 is disposed on an operation panel or the like on the front side of the dimming operation console 100. An operator can change the light intensity and light color of the lighting device 5 by operating the operation unit 104.

[0040] The storage unit 105 is an electrically rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory. The storage unit 105 stores information on the amount and color of light of the lighting device 5 for each control scene set via the operation unit 104.

[0041] The storage unit 105 also stores information on the setup plan created by the processing unit 101, and setup information that is information for the processing unit 101 to create the setup plan. The setup information includes information on the layout of the lighting space in the studio 300, and management information.

[0042] As described above, the management information is information in which the identification information of each lighting fixture 5 is associated with the control address of each lighting fixture 5. Here, the control address in this embodiment includes a universe and a DMX address.

[0043] "Universe" is information indicating which system (or lighting fixture 5 group) each of the multiple lighting fixtures 5 belongs to. In other words, "universe" is information that identifies one lighting fixture 5 group from among multiple lighting fixture 5 groups each including multiple lighting fixtures 5. Note that one lighting fixture 5 group (or one system) includes one or more lighting fixtures 5. In the example of FIG. 1, the lighting fixture 5 connected to the connection port P1 of one (upper) of the two batons 6 in FIG. 1 is set to universe "A" (universe U1), the lighting fixture 5 connected to the connection port P3 of the upper baton 6 is set to universe "B" (universe U2), and the lighting fixture 5 connected to the connection port P5 of the upper baton 6 is set to universe "C" (universe U3). In addition, in the example of Figure 1, the lighting fixture 5 connected to the connection port P1 of the other (lower) of the two batons 6 in Figure 1 is set to universe "B" (universe U2), the lighting fixture 5 connected to the connection port P3 of the lower baton 6 is set to universe "A" (universe U1), and the lighting fixture 5 connected to the connection port P5 of the lower baton 6 is set to universe "C" (universe U3).

[0044] The "DMX address" is information that identifies one or more lighting fixtures 5 from a group of lighting fixtures 5 that includes a plurality of lighting fixtures 5. In other words, the DMX address is information that identifies one or more lighting fixtures 5 from a plurality of lighting fixtures 5 that belong to the same universe.

[0045] The management information in this embodiment is an appliance management list. Table 1 shows an example of the appliance management list.

[0046] [Table 1]

[0047] The "management number" in Table 1 is identification information capable of identifying one lighting fixture 5 from among multiple lighting fixtures 5. The management number is a number determined by a user, such as an operator who creates a setup diagram. The "UID" in Table 1 is identification information capable of identifying one lighting fixture 5 from among multiple lighting fixtures 5. The UID is, for example, a Media Access Control address (MAC) address or a serial number. The "fixture type" in Table 1 is the type of lighting fixture 5. The "mode" in Table 1 indicates in which operation mode the lighting fixture 5 operates, among multiple operation modes such as "monochrome 1ch mode," "RGB (Red, Green, Blue) 3ch mode," or "IRGBW (Intensity, Red, Green, Blue, White) 5ch mode."

[0048] The processing unit 101 includes a computer system having one or more processors and a memory. At least a part of the functions of the processing unit 101 is realized by the processor of the computer system executing a program recorded in the memory of the computer system. The program may be recorded in the memory, or may be provided through a telecommunication line such as the Internet, or may be recorded in a non-transitory recording medium such as a memory card and provided. The storage unit 105 may be the memory of the processing unit 101.

[0049] The processing unit 101 generates a control signal (DMX signal) including information on the light intensity and light color of each lighting fixture 5 set via the operation unit 104, and outputs the signal to the DMX node 2 or the dimming control panel 150 via the communication unit 102.

[0050] The dimming console 100 (or the processing unit 101) also has an RDM (Remote Device Management) function. The communication unit 102 can individually and bidirectionally communicate with the lighting fixture 5 connected to the connection port P0 via the DMX node 2 using a communication method based on the RDM standard. When the lighting fixture 5 is connected to the corresponding connection port P0, the DMX node 2 receives connection information from the lighting fixture 5 and transmits it to the dimming console 100. The connection information includes identification information (e.g., a number) of the connection port P0 and information indicating the UID of the lighting fixture 5 connected to the connection port P0. The connection information also includes information regarding, for example, the model name, manufacturer, and fixture name of the lighting fixture 5.

[0051] The processing unit 101 communicates with the lighting fixture 5 via the communication unit 102 etc., and acquires the UID from the lighting fixture 5. In other words, the processing unit 101 communicates with the lighting fixture 5 and acquires the identification information from the lighting fixture 5.

[0052] (2.7) Information terminal configuration The information terminal T1 is connected to the light control console 100 so as to be able to communicate, for example, by wire (or wireless communication). The information terminal T1 is assumed to be, for example, a notebook computer. The information terminal T1 may be a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, or may be a desktop personal computer. As an example, it is assumed that the wired communication complies with the standard of a wired LAN (Local Area Network) such as Ethernet (registered trademark). For example, a dedicated application software for communicating with the light control console 100 is installed in the information terminal T1.

[0053] The information terminal T1 includes a computer system having one or more processors and a memory. At least some of the functions of the information terminal T1 are realized by the processor of the computer system executing a program recorded in the memory of the computer system. The program may be recorded in the memory, or may be provided via a telecommunication line such as the Internet, or may be provided by recording it on a non-transitory recording medium such as a memory card.

[0054] The information terminal T1 has a display unit T10. The display unit T10 includes a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The display may be, for example, a touch panel display capable of receiving operational input from a user.

[0055] The information terminal T1 can utilize its browser function to access the light control operation console 100. By utilizing the browser function of the information terminal T1 to access the light control operation console 100, the worker can operate the information terminal T1 to perform the work that was previously performed by operating the light control operation console 100. For example, by utilizing the browser function of the information terminal T1, the worker can operate the information terminal T1 to create a preparation diagram.

[0056] (3)Display screen Next, the display screen D1 for allowing the worker to create a preparation diagram will be described with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG.

[0057] 2 and 3 is displayed by the display unit 103 of the light control console 100. An operator who creates a preparation diagram creates the preparation diagram while checking the display screen D1.

[0058] The display screen D1 has a display area A1 and a display area A2. A preparation image G1 is displayed in the display area A1. An image G2 for creating the preparation diagram (or the preparation image G1) is displayed in the display area A2.

[0059] As described above, the preparation image G1 is an image corresponding to a preparation diagram. In the preparation image G1, an icon G11 and a baton image G12 are superimposed on a map image G10. The map image G10 is an image based on a floor plan of a lighting space such as a television studio. The icon G11 is an image corresponding to each lighting fixture 5. The icon G11 has a different shape or color for each type of lighting fixture 5. The icon G11 also has a different shape or color for each mode of the lighting fixture 5. In other words, the icon G11 of this embodiment has a different shape or color for the same type of lighting fixture 5 if the set mode is different. The baton image G12 is an image corresponding to a baton 6 installed in the lighting space.

[0060] While looking at the display screen D1, the worker operates the display unit 103 or the operation unit 104 to place the icons G11 and the baton image G12 on the map image G10, thereby creating the preparation image G1.

[0061] The preparation image G1 created by the worker is an image including information such as the position of the baton image G12, the position of the icon G11, the control number corresponding to the icon G11, and the correspondence between the icon G11 and the connection port P0. In other words, the preparation diagram of this embodiment is an image including information such as the position of the baton 6, the position of the lighting fixture 5, the control number corresponding to the lighting fixture 5, and the correspondence between the lighting fixture 5 and the connection port P0.

[0062] The creation image G2 includes an icon G11 to be placed in the preparation image G1. In the example of FIG. 2, the creation image G2 includes tabs indicating the types of lighting fixtures 5, such as "LED fixture," "dimmer fixture," "color fixture," "LTP fixture," and "other." In the example of FIG. 2, the "LED fixture" tab includes six types of icons G11. The worker selects an icon G11 included in the creation image G2 and places the icon G11 on the map image G10 of the preparation image G1 by, for example, performing a drag operation.

[0063] Here, when the worker selects an icon G11 included in the creation image G2, the worker sets the control number of the icon G11. That is, the worker determines the control number of the lighting fixture 5 to be arranged in the setup drawing. In other words, the processing unit 101 obtains the identification information of the lighting fixture 5 based on a human operation input.

[0064] The creation image G2 has three display areas A21, A22, and A23. In the display area A21, a management number corresponding to the icon G11 is displayed. In the display area A22, a universe corresponding to the icon G11 is displayed. In the display area A23, a DMX address is displayed. For example, if the management number corresponding to the icon G11 has not been determined by the worker, a default management number, universe, and DMX address are displayed in each of the display areas A21, A22, and A23. In the example of FIG. 2, the default management number is "1", the universe is "(DMX-)A", and the DMX address is "1".

[0065] When the list button B1 included in the creation image G2 is operated, as shown in FIG. 3, the display area A2 displays the fixture management list image G3. In the fixture management list image G3, the "management number", the "universe", and the "DMX address" are associated with each other based on the management information. The operator checks the fixture management list image G3 and determines the management number of the icon G11 to be placed in the preparation image G1. Note that the dot hatching in FIG. 3 indicates that the icon G11 with the dot hatched management number has already been placed in the preparation image G1. When the operator determines the management number of the icon G11, the processing unit 101 of the dimming operation console 100 reflects the management number determined by the operator in the display area A21. Furthermore, the processing unit 101 of the dimming operation console 100 reflects the universe corresponding to the management number in the display area A22 and reflects the DMX address corresponding to the management number in the display area A23.

[0066] According to the setting system 200 of this embodiment, the control number or UID, the universe, and the DMX address are associated with each other by the management information, so the worker only needs to set the control number of the lighting fixture 5 to be arranged in the setup diagram. In other words, according to the setting system 200 of this embodiment, the worker who creates the setup diagram does not need to set the control address of the lighting fixture when creating the setup diagram, so the labor of the worker in setting the control address of each lighting fixture 5 can be reduced.

[0067] According to the setting system 200 of the present embodiment, when the operator places the icon G11 on the map image G10 of the preparation image G1, the operator does not need to set the management number corresponding to the icon G11. Also, the operator does not need to set the connection port P0 (the number of the connection port P0) corresponding to the icon G11. As described above, the processing unit 101 of the present embodiment communicates with the lighting fixture 5 actually installed on the baton 6 and acquires the identification information from the lighting fixture 5. When the processing unit 101 of the present embodiment acquires the identification information from the lighting fixture 5, the processing unit 101 refers to the management information stored in the storage unit 105 and sets the universe and DMX address corresponding to the lighting fixture 5 that transmitted the identification information. Also, the processing unit 101 sets the icon G11, the universe and the DMX address corresponding to the lighting fixture 5. That is, in the setting system 200 of the present embodiment, the management number (or UID), the universe and the DMX address corresponding to the icon G11 in the preparation image G1 are set based on the identification information acquired from the lighting fixture 5 actually installed on the baton 6. The correspondence (or positional relationship) between the multiple lighting fixtures 5 actually installed on the baton 6 and the multiple icons G11 in the preparation image G1 is determined based on which connection port P0 each lighting fixture 5 is connected to.

[0068] For example, a worker creating a setup diagram places an icon G11, to which a temporary control number is set, on the map image G10 to temporarily create a setup image G1. The temporary control number is, for example, a default control number ("1" in the example of FIG. 2). Next, a worker who installs lighting fixtures 5 on the baton 6 performs so-called hanging work, installing lighting fixtures 5 on the baton 6 according to the temporary setup diagram corresponding to the temporarily created setup image G1. Note that in this case, in the hanging work, the worker performs the work according to the temporary setup diagram regarding the type and placement of lighting fixtures 5, without considering the control number and mode of lighting fixtures 5.

[0069] After the hanging work is completed, the worker who creates the setup diagram performs a predetermined operation on the display unit 103 or the operation unit 104 of the dimming control console 100 to cause the processing unit 101 to execute a fixture search. In the fixture search, the processing unit 101 identifies the lighting fixture 5 installed on the baton 6. Here, the processing unit 101 identifies the lighting fixture 5 installed on the baton 6 based on the connection information received from the lighting fixture 5. When the icon G11 corresponding to the identified lighting fixture 5 is arranged on the map image G10, the processing unit 101 sets the control address based on the identification information and management information acquired from the lighting fixture 5 to the icon G11 corresponding to the identified lighting fixture 5. According to the setting system 200 of the present embodiment, the worker who creates the setup diagram does not need to set the control address of the lighting fixture when creating the setup diagram, so that the effort required for creating the setup diagram can be further reduced.

[0070] Furthermore, before starting the hanging work, an operator who creates the setup diagram may perform a predetermined operation on display unit 103 or operation unit 104 of light control console 100 to cause processing unit 101 to execute a hanging assistance operation. In the hanging assistance operation, each time a lighting fixture 5 is connected to connection port P0, processing unit 101 sets a control address based on the identification information and management information obtained from the lighting fixture 5 connected to connection port P0 to icon G11 corresponding to the lighting fixture 5 connected to connection port P0.

[0071] When the fixture search or the hanging assistance operation is completed, the processing unit 101 sets the mode corresponding to the icon G11, and the universe and DMX address set in the icon G11 to the lighting fixture 5 corresponding to the icon G11. As a result, the mode, universe, and DMX address are set in each lighting fixture 5 installed on the baton 6.

[0072] In addition, when the processing unit 101 of this embodiment executes an equipment search or hanging assistance operation, if the hanging order of the multiple icons G11 on the setup image G1 matches the hanging order of the multiple lighting fixtures 5 actually installed on the baton 6, but there is a discrepancy in the connection port P0 between the setup image G1 and the actual installation situation, the processing unit 101 corrects the connection port P0 of the setup image G1 to match the actual installation situation.

[0073] For example, assume that the instructions in the installation diagram are to connect the first lighting fixture 5 to the connection port P1, the second lighting fixture 5 to the connection port P3, and the third lighting fixture 5 to the connection port P5. Also assume that during the hanging work, the worker connects the first lighting fixture 5 to the connection port P1 and the second lighting fixture 5 to the connection port P3, but connects the third lighting fixture 5 to a connection port P4 that is different from the instructions in the installation diagram. When the processing unit 101 of this embodiment executes the fixture search or hanging assistance operation, it corrects the connection port P0 corresponding to the icon G11 corresponding to the third lighting fixture 5 from the connection port P5 to the connection port P4.

[0074] This reduces the time and effort required for the worker creating the preparation diagram to modify the information of the connection port P0 on the preparation image G1, thereby reducing the time and effort required to create the preparation diagram. In other words, when creating the preparation diagram (preparation image G1), it is not necessary to strictly specify the numbers of the icons G11 and the connection ports P0, and it is sufficient to specify the order in which the multiple icons G11 are arranged, thereby reducing the time and effort required to create the preparation diagram.

[0075] In addition, since it is easy to modify the information on connection port P0 in the installation drawing, there is less need for workers performing the hanging work to strictly adhere to the number of connection port P0 to which lighting fixture 5 is connected, reducing the burden of the hanging work.

[0076] (4) Operation of the setting system Next, the operation of the processing unit 101 of the light control console 100 of the setting system 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0077] The processing unit 101 outputs screen information for displaying the display screen D1 on the display unit 103 (step S1). The display unit 103 displays the display screen D1 based on the screen information.

[0078] The processing unit 101 accepts an operation by an operator on the display unit 103 or the operation unit 104, and accepts an operation related to the designation and arrangement of the icon G11 (step S2).

[0079] Next, the processing unit 101 acquires the identification information of the lighting fixture 5 actually installed on the baton 6, for example, by performing a fixture search (step S3). Note that the processing unit 101 may acquire the identification information of the lighting fixture 5 by receiving an operation by an operator to specify the identification information of the lighting fixture 5.

[0080] Then, the processing unit 101 associates the icon G11 with the control address based on the acquired identification information and management information (step S4).

[0081] By the processing unit 101 performing the series of processes shown in FIG. 4, it is possible to reduce the labor required for an operator to create a preparation diagram.

[0082] (5) Variations Modifications of the above embodiment are listed below.

[0083] The function equivalent to the setting system 200 according to the above embodiment may be embodied as a setting method, a (computer) program, or a non-transitory recording medium on which a program is recorded. The setting method according to one embodiment is a method executed by one or more processors. The setting method includes an output step, a reception step, an acquisition step, and a setting step. In the output step, screen information for displaying a display screen D1 on the display unit 103 on which the icon G11 of the lighting device 5 can be superimposed on the map image G10 is output. In the reception step, a designation for the arrangement of the icon G11 is received. In the acquisition step, identification information of the lighting device 5 is acquired. In the setting step, the icon G11 is associated with the control address based on management information in which the identification information is associated with the control address. Note that step S1 in FIG. 4 is an example of an output step, step S2 in FIG. 4 is an example of a reception step, step S3 in FIG. 4 is an example of an acquisition step, and step S4 in FIG. 4 is an example of a setting step. The program according to one embodiment is a program for causing one or more processors to execute the setting method described above.

[0084] The execution subject of the setting system 200 or the setting method in the present disclosure includes a computer system. The computer system is mainly composed of a processor and a memory as hardware. The function of the execution subject of the setting system 200 or the setting method in the present disclosure is realized by the processor executing a program recorded in the memory of the computer system. The program may be pre-recorded in the memory of the computer system, may be provided through an electric communication line, or may be provided by being recorded in a non-transitory recording medium such as a memory card, an optical disk, or a hard disk drive that can be read by the computer system. The processor of the computer system is composed of one or more electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) or a large scale integrated circuit (LSI). The integrated circuits such as IC or LSI referred to here are called by different names depending on the degree of integration, and include integrated circuits called system LSI, VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration), or ULSI (Ultra Large Scale Integration). Furthermore, a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) that is programmed after the manufacture of the LSI, or a logic device that can reconfigure the connection relationship inside the LSI or reconfigure the circuit partition inside the LSI, can also be adopted as a processor. The electronic circuits may be integrated in one chip or distributed among multiple chips. The chips may be integrated in one device or distributed among multiple devices. The computer system referred to here includes a microcontroller having one or more processors and one or more memories. Thus, the microcontroller is also composed of one or more electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit or a large-scale integrated circuit.

[0085] Furthermore, it is not essential for the setting system 200 that multiple functions in the setting system 200 are integrated into one housing, and the components of the setting system 200 may be distributed across multiple housings. Furthermore, at least some of the functions of the setting system 200, for example, some of the functions of the light control console 100, may be realized by the cloud (cloud computing) or the like.

[0086] In the above embodiment, the case where the management information is stored in advance in the storage unit 105 of the dimming operation console 100 has been exemplified, but it is not essential that the management information is stored in advance in the storage unit 105 of the dimming operation console 100. The management information may be stored in a storage unit of a device other than the dimming operation console 100. For example, the management information may be stored in the information terminal T1. The management information may also be stored in a storage unit outside the setting system 200 (or an external system). For example, when the management information is stored outside the setting system 200, the processing unit 101 acquires the management information from outside the setting system 200 by communicating with the outside via the communication unit 102. According to the modified setting system 200, it is not essential that the setting system 200 stores the management information in advance.

[0087] The tentative preparation drawing may be created by the information terminal T1. When the tentative preparation drawing is created by the information terminal T1, for example, the light control console 100 acquires the tentative preparation drawing from the information terminal T1.

[0088] In the above embodiment, the case where the identification information includes the management number and the UID is exemplified, but the identification information may include only the UID. That is, the management information may be information in which the UID, the universe, and the DMX address are associated with each other. When the identification information includes only the UID, the UID may be used instead of the management number in the above embodiment, where the management number is used. However, since the UID is a complex character string or number such as a MAC address, whereas the management number may be a simple number, from the viewpoint of the operator, it is easier to manage or work with the management number.

[0089] The control number may be a character string.

[0090] (summary) As is apparent from the above-described embodiment and modified examples, the setting system (200) according to the first aspect includes a processing unit (101). The processing unit (101) outputs screen information for causing the display unit (103) to display a display screen (D1) capable of superimposing an icon (G11) of a lighting fixture (5) on a map image (G10). The processing unit (101) accepts designation regarding the arrangement of the icon (G11). The processing unit (101) acquires identification information of the lighting fixture (5). The processing unit (101) associates the icon (G11) with the control address based on management information in which the identification information is associated with the control address of the lighting fixture (5).

[0091] According to this aspect, it is possible to reduce the effort required to create a preparation diagram.

[0092] In the setting system (200) according to the second aspect, in the first aspect, the control address includes information for identifying one or more lighting fixtures (5) from a group of lighting fixtures (5) including a plurality of lighting fixtures (5).

[0093] According to this aspect, when creating an installation diagram, it is possible to reduce the effort required for an operator to set information for identifying one or more lighting fixtures (5) from among the group of lighting fixtures (5).

[0094] In the setting system (200) according to the third aspect, in the first or second aspect, the control address includes information for identifying one lighting device (5) group from among a plurality of lighting device (5) groups each including a plurality of lighting devices (5).

[0095] According to this aspect, when creating an installation diagram, it is possible to reduce the effort required for an operator to set information for identifying one group of lighting fixtures (5) from among a plurality of groups of lighting fixtures (5).

[0096] In the setting system (200) according to the fourth aspect, in any one of the first to third aspects, the processing unit (101) acquires the management information from an external source.

[0097] According to this embodiment, it is not essential for the setting system (200) to store the management information in advance.

[0098] In the setting system (200) according to the fifth aspect, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the processing unit (101) communicates with the lighting fixture (5) and acquires identification information from the lighting fixture (5).

[0099] According to this aspect, it is possible to further reduce the effort required to create a preparation diagram.

[0100] In the setting system (200) according to the sixth aspect, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the processing unit (101) acquires identification information based on an operational input by a person.

[0101] According to this aspect, it is possible to reduce the effort required to create a preparation diagram.

[0102] The configurations other than that of the first aspect may be omitted as appropriate.

[0103] A setting method according to a seventh aspect is a method executed by one or more processors. The setting method includes an output step, a reception step, an acquisition step, and a setting step. In the output step, screen information for displaying on a display unit (103) a display screen (D1) capable of superimposing an icon (G11) of a lighting fixture (5) on a map image (G10) is output. In the reception step, a designation regarding the arrangement of the icon (G11) is accepted. In the acquisition step, identification information of the lighting fixture (5) is acquired. In the setting step, the icon (G11) is associated with the control address based on management information in which the identification information is associated with the control address.

[0104] According to this aspect, it is possible to reduce the effort required to create a preparation diagram.

[0105] A program according to an eighth aspect is a program for causing one or more processors to execute the setting method according to the seventh aspect.

[0106] According to this aspect, it is possible to reduce the effort required to create a preparation diagram. [Explanation of symbols]

[0107] 101 Processing section 103 Display section 200 Configuration System 5. Lighting equipment D1 display screen G10 Map Image G11 Icon

Claims

1. A processing unit is provided, The processing unit includes: outputting screen information for displaying on a display unit a display screen capable of superimposing icons of lighting fixtures on a map image; Accepting designation regarding the arrangement of the icons; Acquire identification information of the lighting fixture; Correlating the icon with the control address based on management information in which the identification information is associated with the control address of the lighting device; Configuration system.

2. The control address includes information for identifying one or more of the lighting devices from a lighting device group including a plurality of the lighting devices. The setting system according to claim 1 .

3. The control address includes information for identifying one lighting fixture group from among a plurality of lighting fixture groups including a plurality of the lighting fixtures. The setting system according to claim 1 .

4. The processing unit acquires the management information from an external source. The setting system according to claim 1 .

5. The processing unit communicates with the lighting device and acquires the identification information from the lighting device. The setting system according to claim 1 .

6. The processing unit acquires the identification information based on a human operation input. The setting system according to claim 1 .

7. 1. A configuration method executed by one or more processors, comprising: an output step of outputting screen information for displaying on a display unit a display screen capable of superimposing icons of lighting fixtures on a map image; a receiving step of receiving a designation regarding the arrangement of the icons; An acquisition step of acquiring identification information of the lighting fixture; a setting step of associating the icon with the control address based on management information in which the identification information is associated with a control address; having How to set it up.

8. The setting method according to claim 7, further comprising the steps of: program.

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