Setting method, program, and terminal device

Abstract

To improve the user convenience.SOLUTION: A setting method includes a step of accepting, by a terminal device, selection of at least one setting position from among a plurality of setting positions that have been preset. The setting method includes a step of accepting, by the terminal device, setting related to lighting for the at least one setting position whose selection has been accepted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a setting method, a program, and a terminal device.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a technique for controlling the illuminance of a lighting fixture provided in a seat reserved by a user has been known (Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the conventional technology, improvement of user convenience has been desired.

[0005] In view of this point, an object of the present disclosure is to improve user convenience.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A setting method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a terminal device receiving a selection of at least one setting position from among a plurality of preset setting positions; the terminal device receiving a setting related to lighting for the at least one setting position for which the selection has been received.

[0007] A program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure causes a computer to: receive a selection of at least one setting position from among a plurality of preset setting positions; receive a selection of at least one setting position from among a plurality of preset setting positions; To execute an operation including receiving a setting related to illumination for the at least one set position for which selection has been received.

[0008] A terminal device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a control unit that receives a selection of at least one set position from among a plurality of preset set positions and receives a setting related to illumination for the at least one set position for which selection has been received.

Advantages of the Invention

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, user convenience can be improved.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] This disclosure includes the terminal device receiving a selection of at least one setting position from among a plurality of preset setting positions. In the following embodiments according to this disclosure, the plurality of setting positions will be described as being the positions of a plurality of seats. However, the plurality of setting positions are not limited to the positions of a plurality of seats as long as they are preset positions.

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments according to this disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0013] (Configuration of lighting system) As shown in FIG. 1, the lighting system 1 according to this embodiment includes a terminal device 10, a server device 20, a control device 30, a plurality of lighting fixtures 40, and a plurality of illuminance sensors 41. The lighting system 1 may include a plurality of terminal devices 10. The plurality of lighting fixtures 40 are also described as a "group of lighting fixtures".

[0014] The terminal device 10, the server device 20, and the control device 30 can communicate with each other via a network 2. The network 2 can be any network including a mobile communication network and the Internet, etc.

[0015] The terminal device 10 is used by a user. The terminal device 10 is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a PC (Personal Computer), etc.

[0016] The server device 20 provides a setting application, which will be described later, to the terminal device 10. In addition, the server device 20 controls the lighting fixtures 40 and the illuminance sensors 41 by transmitting a control signal or the like to the control device 30. The server device 20 is, for example, a dedicated computer configured to function as a server, a general-purpose personal computer, or a cloud computing system, etc.

[0017] The control device 30 may be arranged at any location within the building 3. In FIG. 1, the building 3 includes a plurality of rooms 4. However, the number of rooms 4 included in the building 3 may be one. The room 4 is used, for example, as an office or a meeting room, etc. However, the room 4 may be used for any purpose.

[0018] The control device 30 receives a control signal or the like from the server device 20. The control device 30 controls the lighting fixtures 40 and the illuminance sensors 41 in each room 4 based on the received control signal or the like.

[0019] The lighting fixture 40 is installed, for example, on the ceiling of the room 4. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of lighting fixtures 40 are arranged in a grid pattern in the room 4. However, the lighting fixtures 40 may be arranged in any manner.

[0020] The lighting fixture 40 is configured to include various light sources such as, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode). The lighting fixture 40 may be configured as a glareless light. A glareless light is a light with a narrower light distribution angle than a normal downlight. However, the lighting fixture 40 is not limited to a glareless light and may be configured in various other manners.

[0021] The lighting fixture 40 turns on or off based on the control of the control device 30. When the lighting fixture 40 turns on, it outputs illumination light based on the control of the control device 30.

[0022] The illuminance sensor 41 is installed, for example, on the ceiling of Room 4. The illuminance sensor 41 detects the ambient illuminance. A plurality of illuminance sensors 41 are arranged in Room 4 so that the illuminance of substantially the entire Room 4 is detected by the plurality of illuminance sensors 41. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the plurality of illuminance sensors 41 are arranged dispersedly. However, the plurality of illuminance sensors 41 do not necessarily have to be arranged so that the illuminance of substantially the entire Room 4 is detected. That is, the illuminance sensor 41 only needs to be arranged so that it can at least detect the illuminance of the area in Room 4 that is assumed to be illuminated by the lighting fixture 40. The illuminance sensor 41 may be configured to include a light receiving element such as a photodiode. Alternatively, a camera may be used as the illuminance sensor 41. By analyzing the captured image generated by the camera, the illuminance around the camera can be detected. Also, if a detection method that can detect the illuminance of substantially the entire Room 4 with one illuminance sensor 41 is adopted, the number of illuminance sensors 41 arranged in Room 4 may be one. This detection method is, for example, a detection method using a camera or the like.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 2, Room 4 is provided with seats 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, 5G, 5H, 5I, 5J, 5K, 5L. Hereinafter, when the seats 5A to 5L are not particularly distinguished, these are described as "seats 5". In the present embodiment, Room 4 is provided with 12 seats 5. However, Room 4 may be provided with any number of seats 5.

[0024] The seat 5 is used by the user of the terminal device 10. The user of the terminal device 10 can use the terminal device 10 to select a seat 5 that the user wants to use from among the plurality of seats 5 and perform settings related to lighting for the selected seat 5. A setting application may be installed in the terminal device 10. The setting application is an application program for selecting at least one seat 5 from among the plurality of seats 5 and performing settings related to lighting for the selected at least one seat 5.

[0025] In this embodiment, when a setting related to lighting is made for the seat 5, the lighting in the area 6 (predetermined area) including the position of the seat 5 is controlled. The area 6 is set for the seat 5. The area 6 may be an area within a predetermined range from the position of the seat 5. The predetermined range may be set according to the number of lighting fixtures 40 arranged in the room 4. Areas 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, 6F, 6G, 6H, 6I, 6J, 6K, and 6L are set for the seats 5A to 5L. Here, the lighting in the area 6 is controlled by controlling the lighting fixture 40 capable of outputting lighting light to the area 6. Therefore, if there is a lighting fixture 40 capable of outputting lighting light to the area 6, the lighting fixture 40 may or may not be arranged in the area 6. For the setting regarding the illuminance of the area 6, the method described in Japanese Patent Application No. 2023-113282 may be adopted.

[0026] In this embodiment, the setting related to lighting for the seat 5 includes setting of an illuminance set value and setting of a fixed value as described below. However, the setting related to lighting is not limited to the setting of the illuminance set value and the setting of the fixed value. The setting related to lighting may be arbitrarily set according to the usage mode of the lighting fixture 40 and the like.

[0027] When an illuminance set value is set for the seat 5, at least one lighting fixture 40 capable of outputting lighting light to the area 6 is controlled based on the detection result of the illuminance sensor 41 so that the illuminance of the area 6 of the seat 5 is within a set range including the illuminance set value. The set range may be set based on fluctuations in the lighting light of the lighting fixture 40 and the like. Here, the illuminance of the area 6 is determined by natural light and the lighting light of the lighting fixture 40. The natural light is, for example, external light incident on the area 6 from a window or a door. In this way, with the illuminance set value, the illuminance of the area 6 is adjusted taking into account the natural light. Therefore, by setting the illuminance set value for the seat 5, the power consumption can be reduced.

[0028] When a fixed value is set for seat 5, the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 corresponding to the area 6 of the seat 5 is controlled to be the fixed value. That is to say, the fixed value can also be said to be the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 corresponding to the seat 5. The lighting fixture 40 corresponding to the area 6 may be set in advance. As the lighting fixture 40 corresponding to the area 6, a lighting fixture 40 that strongly affects the illuminance of the area 6 may be appropriately selected. The lighting fixture 40 corresponding to the area 6 may include only the lighting fixtures 40 arranged in the area 6, or may include only the lighting fixtures 40 arranged outside the area 6. Or, the lighting fixture 40 corresponding to the area 6 may include both the lighting fixtures 40 arranged in the area 6 and the lighting fixtures 40 arranged outside the area 6. The fixed value may be set as a percentage of the maximum output value of the illumination light, or may be set in multiple steps. For example, the fixed value is set in 255 steps. When there are a plurality of lighting fixtures 40 corresponding to the area 6, the output values of the illumination lights of the plurality of lighting fixtures 40 are controlled to be the fixed values respectively.

[0029] An RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) tag 7 is arranged on the seat 5. The RFID tag 7 may be any type of tag as long as it is a tag using RFID technology. For example, the RFID tag 7 may be an NFC (near field communication) tag using a type of RFID. RFID tags 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F, 7G, 7H, 7I, 7J, 7K, 7L are arranged on seats 5A to 5L. The RFID tag 7 stores information for starting the setting application and identification information of the seat 5 on which the RFID tag 7 is arranged.

[0030] Use permissions for the seat 5 may be set for some or all of the plurality of seats 5. The use permission for the seat 5 is to limit the users who can use the seat 5. When use permissions are set for the seat 5, information on the use permissions of the seat 5 may be stored in the RFID tag 7 of the seat 5.

[0031] For example, when room 4 is used as an office, there may be a case where users who can use some or all of the plurality of seats 5 are restricted to users with a predetermined position. In this case, information on the position for which the use of seat 5 is permitted may be stored in the RFID tag 7 of some or all of those seats 5 as information on the use authority of seat 5.

[0032] For example, when room 4 is used as a department, there may be a case where users who can use some or all of the plurality of seats 5 are restricted to employees of that department. In this case, information on the department for which the use of seat 5 is permitted may be stored in the RFID tag 7 of some or all of those seats 5 as information on the use authority of seat 5.

[0033] Here, an identification image may be attached to seat 5 instead of the RFID tag 7. The identification image is an image for acquiring information for starting the setting application and information on the identification information of seat 5 to which the identification image is attached. The identification image is, for example, a one-dimensional code such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark). When a use authority is set for seat 5, the identification image may be an image for acquiring information on the use authority of seat 5, for example, information on at least one of the position and department for which the use of seat 5 is permitted.

[0034] (Configuration of the terminal device) As shown in FIG. 1, the terminal device 10 includes a communication unit 11, a positioning unit 12, an input unit 13, a display unit 14, a storage unit 15, a control unit 16, and a camera 17.

[0035] The communication unit 11 is configured to include at least one communication module connectable to the network 2. The communication module is, for example, a communication module corresponding to a mobile communication standard such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th Generation), or 5G (5th Generation).

[0036] The communication unit 11 is configured to include at least one communication module capable of performing short-range wireless communication. The communication module is a communication module compliant with a short-range wireless communication standard such as NFC or RFID (Radio Frequency Identifier).

[0037] The positioning unit 12 is capable of acquiring the position information of the terminal device 10. The positioning unit 12 is configured to include at least one receiving module corresponding to a satellite positioning system. The receiving module is, for example, a receiving module corresponding to GPS (Global Positioning System).

[0038] The input unit 13 is capable of receiving an input from the user. The input unit 13 is configured to include at least one input interface capable of receiving an input from the user. In this embodiment, the input interface is a touch screen provided integrally with the display of the display unit 14. However, the input interface is not limited to a touch screen.

[0039] The display unit 14 is configured to include a display. The display is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, etc.

[0040] The storage unit 15 is configured to include at least one semiconductor memory, at least one magnetic memory, at least one optical memory, or a combination of at least two of these. The semiconductor memory is, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read Only Memory), etc. The RAM is, for example, an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), etc. The ROM is, for example, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), etc. The storage unit 15 may function as a main memory device, an auxiliary memory device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 15 stores data used for the operation of the terminal device 10 and data obtained by the operation of the terminal device 10.

[0041] For example, the storage unit 15 stores information of the user of the terminal device 10. The user information includes, for example, at least one of information on the user's position and information on the department to which the user belongs.

[0042] The control unit 16 is configured to include at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination of these. The processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), or a dedicated processor specialized for specific processing. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), etc. The control unit 16 executes processing related to the operation of the terminal device 10 while controlling each part of the terminal device 10.

[0043] The camera 17 can capture a subject and generate a captured image. The camera 17 is, for example, a visible light camera.

[0044] (Configuration of Server Device) As shown in FIG. 1, the server device 20 includes a communication unit 21, a storage unit 22, and a control unit 23.

[0045] The communication unit 21 is configured to include at least one communication module connectable to the network 2. The communication module is, for example, a communication module compliant with a standard such as a wired LAN (Local Area Network) or a wireless LAN. The communication unit 21 is connected to the network 2 via a wired LAN or a wireless LAN by the communication module.

[0046] The storage unit 22 is configured to include at least one semiconductor memory, at least one magnetic memory, at least one optical memory, or a combination of at least two of these. The semiconductor memory is, for example, a RAM or a ROM. The RAM is, for example, an SRAM or a DRAM. The ROM is, for example, an EEPROM. The storage unit 22 may function as a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 22 stores data used for the operation of the server device 20 and data obtained by the operation of the server device 20.

[0047] The control unit 23 is configured to include at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination of these. The processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor such as a CPU or a GPU, or a dedicated processor specialized for specific processing. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an FPGA or an ASIC. The control unit 23 executes processing related to the operation of the server device 20 while controlling each part of the server device 20.

[0048] (Operation of the terminal device) FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and FIG. 6 are flowcharts showing an example of the procedure of the setting process executed by the terminal device 10 shown in FIG. 1. This setting process corresponds to the setting method according to the present embodiment. First, the user selects the seat 5 that the user wants to use from among the seats 5A to 5L in the room 4 as shown in FIG. 2. When the user selects the seat 5 that the user wants to use, the user holds the terminal device 10 over the RFID tag 7 arranged on the selected seat 5. When the user holds the terminal device 10 over the RFID tag 7, the terminal device 10 starts the process of step S1 as shown in FIG. 3.

[0049] In the process of step S1, the control unit 16 reads the information stored in the RFID tag 7 by executing short-range wireless communication with the RFID tag 7 by the communication unit 11. As described above, the RFID tag 7 stores information for starting the setting application and identification information of the seat 5 where the RFID tag 7 is arranged. When the control unit 16 reads the information of the RFID tag 7, the control unit 16 starts the setting application. When the control unit 16 starts the setting application, the control unit 16 identifies the seat 5 selected by the user based on the identification information of the seat 5 read from the RFID tag 7. The started setting application causes the terminal device 10 to execute the processes of the following steps S2 to S30.

[0050] In the process of step S2, the control unit 16 causes the display unit 14 to display the first image. The first image includes a plurality of first icons respectively corresponding to the plurality of seats 5. The control unit 16 displays the first icon corresponding to the seat 5 selected by the user identified in the process of step S1 in a manner different from the other first icons.

[0051] For example, the control unit 16 causes the display unit 14 to display a first image 50 as shown in FIG. 7. The first image 50 includes first icons 51A, 51B, 51C, 51D, 51E, 51F, 51G, 51H, 51I, 51J, 51K, and 51L. The first icons 51A to 51L respectively correspond to seats 5A to 5L as shown in FIG. 2. Here, in FIG. 7, the user selects to use seat 5G and holds the terminal device 10 near the RFID tag 7G. Therefore, the control unit 16 identifies seat 5G as the seat 5 selected by the user and displays the first icon 51G corresponding to seat 5G in a manner different from the other first icons 51A, etc.

[0052] In this way, by displaying the first icon corresponding to the seat selected by the user in the first image in a manner different from the other first icons, the user can confirm whether the seat 5 he or she wants to use is correctly selected.

[0053] Here, for example, when the user has a lot of materials to use, etc., the user may consider using two or more seats 5.

[0054] Therefore, in the process of step S2, in addition to the seat 5 selected by the user in the process of step S1, the control unit 16 may accept a further selection of a seat 5 from the user. The control unit 16 may, for example, accept a touch input to at least any one of the plurality of first icons included in the first image by the input unit 13. The control unit 16 may accept the selection of the seat 5 corresponding to the first icon that has received the touch input. When the control unit 16 accepts the selection of the seat 5 from the user, the control unit 16 may display the first icon corresponding to the selected seat 5 in a manner different from the other first icons.

[0055] For example, in FIG. 7, assume that the user wants to use seat 5H in addition to seat 5G and touches the first icon 51H corresponding to seat 5H. In this case, the control unit 16 accepts the selection of seat 5H by accepting the touch input to the first icon 51H. The control unit 16 displays the first icon 51H in a manner that is the same as or similar to the first icon 51G and different from other first icons 51A, etc.

[0056] Here, for example, when the user accidentally selects seat 5, the user may want to cancel the selection of seat 5.

[0057] Therefore, in the process of step S2, the control unit 16 may accept the input for canceling the selection of seat 5 by the input unit 13. The input for canceling the selection of seat 5 may be a touch input to the first icon corresponding to the selected seat 5. When the control unit 16 accepts the input for canceling the selection of seat 5, the control unit 16 displays the first icon corresponding to seat 5 for which the input for canceling the selection has been accepted in the same manner as the first icon corresponding to the unselected seat 5.

[0058] For example, in FIG. 7, assume that the user accidentally selects seat 5G. In this case, the user touches the first icon 51G corresponding to seat 5G. The control unit 16 accepts the touch input to the first icon 51G corresponding to the selected 5G as the input for canceling the selection of seat 5G. The control unit 16 displays the first icon 51G in the same manner as the first icon 51A corresponding to the unselected seat 5A, etc.

[0059] After the process of step S2, when the user confirms that the seat 5 the user wants to use is correctly selected by visually recognizing the first image, the user inputs an input for finalizing the selection of seat 5 from the input unit 13. For example, in FIG. 7, the input for finalizing the selection of seat 5 is a touch input to the icon 52.

[0060] In the process of step S3, the control unit 16 receives an input for finalizing the selection of seat 5 by the input unit 13. For example, in FIG. 7, the control unit 16 receives a touch input to the icon 52 by the input unit 13. Here, when the control unit 16 receives an input for finalizing the selection of seat 5, if seat 5 has not been selected, the control unit 16 may cause the display unit 14 to display a message saying "Please select a seat". In this case, the control unit 16 does not need to proceed to the process of step S4 until seat 5 is selected.

[0061] In the process of step S4, the control unit 16 acquires the user's information from the storage unit 15.

[0062] In the process of step S5, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the seat 5 selected by the user has a usage permission set. For example, if the information of the RFID tag 7 read in the process of step S1 includes the usage permission information, the control unit 16 determines that the selected seat 5 has a usage permission set. If the control unit 16 determines that the seat 5 selected by the user has a usage permission set (step S5: YES), it proceeds to the process of step S6. On the other hand, if the control unit 16 determines that the seat 5 selected by the user does not have a usage permission set (step S5: NO), it proceeds to the process of step S9 as shown in FIG. 4.

[0063] In the process of step S6, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the user has the usage permission for the selected seat 5. For example, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the user has the usage permission for seat 5 by using the user's information acquired in the process of step S4 and the usage permission information of seat 5 read from the RFID tag 7 in the process of step S1.

[0064] As an example of the process of step S6, when the usage permission information of seat 5 is the information of the positions whose use of seat 5 is permitted, the control unit 16 extracts the position information of the user from the user's information acquired in the process of step S4. If the position of the user matches the position whose use of seat 5 is permitted, the control unit 16 determines that the user has the usage permission for seat 5.

[0065] As another example of the process of step S6, when the information on the usage permission of seat 5 is the information on the department whose use of seat 5 is permitted, the control unit 16 acquires the information on the department to which the user belongs from the information on the user acquired in the process of step S4. When the department to which the user belongs matches the department whose use of seat 5 is permitted, the control unit 16 determines that the user has the usage permission for seat 5.

[0066] When the control unit 16 determines that the user has the usage permission for the selected seat 5 (step S6: YES), it proceeds to the process of step S7. On the other hand, when the control unit 16 determines that the user does not have the usage permission for the selected seat 5 (step S6: NO), it does not permit the user to set the illuminance setting value for seat 5. That is, the control unit 16 ends the setting process.

[0067] In the process of step S7, the control unit 16 acquires the position information of the terminal device 10 by the positioning unit 12. The control unit 16 uses the acquired position information of the terminal device 10 as the position information of the user.

[0068] In the process of step S8, the control unit 16 determines whether the position of the user acquired in the process of step S7 is separated from the position of seat 5 selected in the process of step S1 or the like by a predetermined distance or more. Depending on the accuracy of the position information acquired by the positioning unit 12, the control unit 16 may determine whether the position of the user acquired in the process of step S7 is separated from the position of the room 4 including seat 5 selected in the process of step S1 or the like by a predetermined distance or more. The predetermined distance may be set in consideration of the position from seat 5 to the user when the user selects seat 5 or the like by remote operation. When the control unit 16 determines that the position of the user is separated from the position of seat 5 by a predetermined distance or more (step S8: YES), it does not permit the user to set the illuminance setting value for seat 5. That is, the control unit 16 ends the setting process. On the other hand, when the control unit 16 determines that the position of the user is not separated from the position of seat 5 by a predetermined distance or more (step S8: NO), it proceeds to the process of step S9 as shown in FIG. 4.

[0069] In the process of step S9 as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 16 causes the display unit 14 to display the second image. The second image includes a plurality of second icons associated with illuminance. The second icon may be associated with an operation mode and the illuminance recommended for that operation mode. This operation mode may be set in consideration of the operation mode that the user performs using the seat 5.

[0070] For example, the control unit 16 causes the display unit 14 to display a second image 60 as shown in FIG. 8. The second image 60 includes second icons 61, 62, 63, 64, 65. The second icons 61 to 65 are associated with an operation mode and the illuminance recommended for that operation mode. For example, the second icon 61 is associated with "PC work" as the operation mode and 300 [lx] of the illuminance recommended for PC work. The second icon 62 is associated with "meeting" as the operation mode and 500 [lx] of the illuminance recommended for the meeting. The second icon 63 is associated with "reading" as the operation mode and 500 [lx] of the illuminance recommended for reading. The second icon 64 is associated with "breaking time" as the operation mode and 100 [lx] of the illuminance recommended for the break. The second icon 65 is associated with "paper work" as the operation mode and 700 [lx] of the illuminance recommended for paper work.

[0071] When such a second image is displayed on the display unit 14, the user can view the second image and select the operation mode to be performed on the seat 5. The user touches the second icon of the selected operation mode.

[0072] In the process of step S10, the control unit 16 receives a touch input to the second icon by the input unit 13. The control unit 16 displays the second icon that has received the touch input in a manner different from other second icons. For example, in FIG. 8, the user touches the second icon 62. When the control unit 16 receives the touch input to the second icon 62, it changes the color of a part of the second icon 62. By changing the color of a part of the second icon 62, the control unit 16 displays the second icon 62 in a manner different from other second icons 61 and the like.

[0073] In the process of step S10, the control unit 16 acquires the illuminance associated with the second icon that has received the touch input as the illuminance setting value.

[0074] In the process of step S11, the control unit 16 transmits, via the network 2 by the communication unit 11, the identification information of the seat 5 selected by the user and the illuminance setting value acquired in the process of step S10 to the server device 20. After transmitting the illuminance setting value and the like to the server device 20, the control unit 16 causes the display unit 14 to display the third icon. The third icon is an icon indicating that the lighting for the selected seat 5 is being changed. The third icon is, for example, a loading animation. By displaying such a third icon, the user can know that the lighting for the seat 5 he / she has selected is being changed.

[0075] When the process of step S11 is executed, in the server device 20, the control unit 23 receives, via the network 2, from the terminal device 10, the identification information of the seat 5 and the illuminance setting value by the communication unit 21. When receiving these pieces of information, the control unit 23 transmits, via the network 2, the identification information of the seat 5 and the illuminance setting value to the control device 30 by the communication unit 21. The control device 30 receives, via the network 2, from the server device 20, the identification information of the seat 5 and the illuminance setting value. The control device 30 identifies the seat 5 selected by the user based on the received identification information of the seat 5. The control device 30 controls the lighting fixture 40 based on the detection result of the illuminance sensor 41 so that the illuminance of the area 6 of the identified seat 5 becomes the illuminance setting value. When the illuminance of the area 6 becomes the illuminance setting value, the control device 30 transmits a first completion notification to the server device 20 via the network 2. The first completion notification is a notification indicating that the illuminance of the area 6 has become the illuminance setting value. Here, there may be a case where the illuminance of the area 6 of the identified seat 5 already becomes the illuminance setting value without changing the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40. In this case, the control device 30 transmits a second completion notification to the server device 20 via the network 2 instead of the first completion notification. The second completion notification is a notification indicating that the illuminance of the area 6 already becomes the illuminance setting value without changing the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40. In the server device 20, the control unit 23 receives, via the network 2, from the control device 30, the first completion notification or the second completion notification by the communication unit 21. The control unit 23 transmits, via the network 2, the received first completion notification or second completion notification to the terminal device 10 by the communication unit 21.

[0076] In the process of step S12, the control unit 16 receives, via the network 2, from the server device 20, the first completion notification or the second completion notification by the communication unit 11. When receiving the first completion notification or the second completion notification, the control unit 16 erases the third icon being displayed from the display unit 14. By erasing the third icon being displayed, the user can know that the illumination for the seat 5 selected by himself / herself has become the illuminance setting value.

[0077] In the process of step S12, when the control unit 16 receives the second completion notification instead of the first completion notification, the control unit 16 may cause the display unit 14 to display a notification indicating that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 has not been changed but the illuminance of area 6 has already reached the illuminance setting value. Here, if the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 is not changed, the user may think that the illuminance setting value is not correctly set for seat 5. Even in such a case, by displaying the said notification, the user can know that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 has not been changed but the illuminance of area 6 has already reached the illuminance setting value.

[0078] In the process of step S13, the control unit 16 enables the reception of the change of the illuminance setting value from the change area. The change area is an area for receiving the change of the illuminance setting value. The change area may be an area included in the second image. For example, in FIG. 8, the change area includes the slider bar 66A and the confirmation button 66B.

[0079] After the processes of steps S12 and S13, the user considers whether the current brightness around seat 5 is the preferred brightness.

[0080] If the user considers that the current brightness around seat 5 is not the preferred brightness, the user inputs the changed illuminance setting value by a touch input to the change area. For example, in FIG. 8, the user changes the illuminance setting value by a touch input to the slider bar 66A. After the touch input to the slider bar 66A, the user touches the confirmation button 66B.

[0081] If the user considers that the current brightness around seat 5 is the preferred brightness, or if the user wants to set a fixed value for seat 5, the user inputs an input from the input unit 13 to end the adjustment of the illuminance setting value. This input is, for example, in FIG. 8, a touch input to the icon 67.

[0082] After the processes of steps S12 and S13, the user may want to reset the illuminance setting value. In this case, the user inputs an input for resetting the illuminance setting value from the input unit 13. This input is, for example, in FIG. 8, a touch input to the icon 68.

[0083] In the process of step S14, the control unit 16 determines whether the changed illuminance setting value is input from the change area. For example, in FIG. 7, the control unit 16 determines that the changed illuminance setting value is input from the change area when the illuminance setting value is changed by the slider bar 66A and further a touch input to the confirmation button 66B is received by the input unit 13.

[0084] When the control unit 16 determines that the changed illuminance setting value is input from the change area (step S14: YES), the process proceeds to the process of step S15. On the other hand, when the control unit 16 determines that the changed illuminance setting value is not input from the change area (step S14: NO), the process proceeds to the process of step S17 as shown in FIG. 5.

[0085] In the process of step S15, the control unit 16, similar to the process of step S11, transmits the identification information of the seat 5 selected by the user and the changed illuminance setting value input in the process of step S14 to the server device 20 via the network 2 by the communication unit 11. After the control unit 16 transmits the changed illuminance setting value and the like to the server device 20, the control unit 16 causes the display unit 14 to display the third icon in the same or similar manner as the process of step S11.

[0086] After the process of step S15, the server device 20 and the control device 30 each execute the same or similar processes as those described above in relation to the process of step S11. The server device 20 transmits the first completion notification or the second completion notification to the terminal device 10 via the network 2 by the communication unit 21 in the same or similar processes as those described above in relation to the process of step S11.

[0087] In the process of step S16, the control unit 16 receives, via the network 2 from the server device 20, a first completion notification or a second completion notification by the communication unit 11 in the same or similar manner as in the process of step S12. The control unit 16 executes the process of step S16 in the same or similar manner as in the process of step S12. After executing the process of step S16, the control unit 16 returns to the process of step S14.

[0088] In the process of step S17 as shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 16 determines whether it has received, via the input unit 13, an input for ending the adjustment of the illuminance setting value. As described above, when the user considers that the current brightness around the seat 5 is the desired brightness, or when the user wants to set a fixed value for the seat 5, the user inputs, from the input unit 13, an input for ending the adjustment of the illuminance setting value. For example, in FIG. 8, when the control unit 16 receives, via the input unit 13, a touch input to the icon 67, the control unit 16 determines that it has received an input for ending the adjustment of the illuminance setting value.

[0089] When the control unit 16 determines that it has received an input for ending the adjustment of the illuminance setting value (step S17: YES), the process proceeds to step S19. On the other hand, when the control unit 16 determines that it has not received an input for ending the adjustment of the illuminance setting value (step S17: NO), the process proceeds to step S18.

[0090] In the process of step S18, the control unit 16 determines whether it has received, via the input unit 13, an input for resetting the illuminance setting value. As described above, when the user wants to reset the illuminance setting value, the user inputs, from the input unit 13, an input for resetting the illuminance setting value. For example, in FIG. 8, when the control unit 16 receives, via the input unit 13, a touch input to the icon 68, the control unit 16 determines that it has received an input for resetting the illuminance setting value.

[0091] When the control unit 16 determines that it has received an input for resetting the illuminance set value (step S18: YES), it resets the illuminance set value. When the control unit 16 resets the illuminance set value, it may cause the display unit 14 to display a message saying "The set illuminance has been reset". When the control unit 16 resets the illuminance set value, it returns to the process of step S3. When the control unit 16 executes the process from step S3 again, it does not have to execute the processes of steps S4 to S8.

[0092] When the control unit 16 determines that it has not received an input for resetting the illuminance set value (step S18: NO), it returns to the process of step S14.

[0093] In the process of step S19, the control unit 16 causes the display unit 14 to display a question "Have you adjusted to your preferred brightness?". The user who sees this question considers whether the brightness around the seat 5 has become the preferred brightness. When the user thinks that the brightness around the seat 5 has become the preferred brightness, the user inputs an affirmative input from the input unit 13 in response to the question. The affirmative input is, for example, an input of "Yes". On the other hand, when the user thinks that the brightness around the seat 5 is not the preferred brightness, the user inputs a negative input from the input unit 13 in response to the question. The negative input is, for example, an input of "No".

[0094] In the process of step S20, the control unit 16 determines whether it has received an affirmative input from the input unit 13 for the question displayed in the process of step S19. When the control unit 16 has received an input of "Yes", it determines that it has received an affirmative input for the question. On the other hand, when the control unit 16 has received an input of "No", it determines that it has received a negative input for the question.

[0095] When the control unit 16 determines that it has received an affirmative input for the question (step S20: YES), it proceeds to the process of step S23. On the other hand, when the control unit 16 determines that it has received a negative input for the question (step S20: NO), it proceeds to the process of step S21.

[0096] In the process of step S21, the control unit 16 causes the display unit 14 to display a question "Do you want to set a fixed value?". If the user wants to set a fixed value for the seat 5, the user inputs an affirmative input to the question, for example, an input such as "Yes", from the input unit 13. If the user does not want to set a fixed value for the seat 5, the user inputs a negative input to the question, for example, an input such as "No", from the input unit 13.

[0097] In the process of step S22, the control unit 16 determines whether the input unit 13 has received an input that affirms the question displayed in the process of step S21. When the control unit 16 determines that an input that affirms the question has been received (step S22: YES), it proceeds to the process of step S24 as shown in FIG. 6. On the other hand, when the control unit 16 determines that an input that negates the question has been received (step S22: NO), it proceeds to the process of step S23.

[0098] In the process of step S23, the control unit 16 transmits the operation log to the server device 20 via the network 2 by the communication unit 11. The operation log is a record of the operations when the user makes settings regarding the lighting for the seat 5. This operation log includes, for example, the identification information of the user, the identification information of the seat 5 selected by the user, the type of the second icon selected by the user, and the information of the finally set illuminance setting value.

[0099] By executing the process of step S23, in the server device 20, the control unit 23 receives the operation log from the terminal device 10 via the network 2 by the communication unit 21. The control unit 23 stores the received operation log in the storage unit 22.

[0100] In the process of step S24 as shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 16 causes the display unit 14 to display the third image. The third image includes an input area for inputting a fixed value.

[0101] For example, the control unit 16 causes the display unit 14 to display a third image 70 as shown in FIG. 9. In the third image 70, the input area for inputting a fixed value includes a slider bar 71A and a confirmation button 71B. In FIG. 9, a fixed value can be set as a percentage with respect to the maximum value of the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40.

[0102] After the process of step S24, the user inputs a fixed value from the input area of the third image. For example, in FIG. 9, first, the user adjusts the fixed value by a touch input to the slider bar 71A. Next, the user inputs the fixed value adjusted by the slider bar 71A by touching the confirmation button 71B.

[0103] In the process of step S25, the control unit 16 determines whether a fixed value has been input. For example, in FIG. 9, when the control unit 16 receives a touch input to the confirmation button 71B by the input unit 13, it determines that a fixed value has been input.

[0104] When the control unit 16 determines that a fixed value has been input (step S25: YES), it acquires the fixed value. For example, in FIG. 9, the control unit 16 acquires the fixed value via the slider bar 71A. After acquiring the fixed value, the control unit 16 proceeds to the process of step S26. On the other hand, when the control unit 16 determines that a fixed value has not been input (step S25: NO), it proceeds to the process of step S28.

[0105] In the process of step S26, the control unit 16 transmits the identification information of the seat 5 selected by the user and the fixed value to the server device 20 via the network 2 by the communication unit 11 in the same or similar manner as the process of step S11. After transmitting the fixed value, the control unit 16 causes the third icon to be displayed on the display unit 14 in the same or similar manner as the process of step S11.

[0106] After the process of step S26, when the server device 20 receives the identification information of seat 5 and the fixed value from the terminal device 10 in the same or similar manner as the above-described process, the server device 20 transmits the identification information of seat 5 and the fixed value to the control device 30. The control device 30 receives the identification information of seat 5 and the fixed value from the server device 20 in the same or similar manner as the above-described process. When receiving these pieces of information, the control device 30 identifies seat 5 selected by the user in the same or similar manner as the above-described process. The control device 30 controls the lighting fixture 40 so that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 corresponding to area 6 of the identified seat 5 becomes the fixed value. When the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 corresponding to area 6 becomes the fixed value, the control device 30 transmits a third completion notification to the server device 20 via the network 2. The third completion notification is a notification indicating that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 corresponding to area 6 has become the fixed value. Here, in the same or similar manner as the above-described case, there may be a case where the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 has already become the fixed value without changing the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 corresponding to area 6 of the identified seat 5. In this case, the control device 30 transmits a fourth completion notification to the server device 20 via the network 2 instead of the third completion notification. The fourth completion notification is a notification indicating that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 corresponding to area 6 has already become the fixed value without changing the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40. In the server device 20, the control unit 23 receives the third completion notification or the fourth completion notification from the control device 30 via the network 2 by the communication unit 21. The control unit 23 transmits the received third completion notification or fourth completion notification to the terminal device 10 via the network 2 by the communication unit 21.

[0107] In the process of step S27, the control unit 16 receives the third completion notification or the fourth completion notification from the server device 20 via the network 2 by the communication unit 11. When receiving the third completion notification or the fourth completion notification, the control unit 16 erases the third icon being displayed from the display unit 14. By erasing the third icon being displayed, the user can know that the illumination for seat 5 selected by the user has become the fixed value.

[0108] In the process of step S27, the control unit 16 may receive a fourth completion notification instead of the third completion notification. In this case, the control unit 16 may cause the display unit 14 to display a notification indicating that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 has not been changed, but the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 in area 6 has already reached the illuminance setting value. With such a configuration, similar to the process of step S12, the user can know that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 has not been changed, but the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 corresponding to area 6 has already reached a fixed value.

[0109] After the process of step S27, the user considers whether the current brightness around the seat 5 is the preferred brightness.

[0110] If the user considers that the current brightness around the seat 5 is the preferred brightness, the user inputs from the input unit 13 an input for ending the adjustment of the fixed value. This input is, for example, in FIG. 9, a touch input to the icon 72.

[0111] If the user considers that the current brightness around the seat 5 is not the preferred brightness, the user inputs the fixed value again. For example, in FIG. 9, the user adjusts the fixed value again by the slider bar 71A and then touches the confirmation button 71B.

[0112] After the process of step S7, the user may want to reset the fixed value. In this case, the user inputs from the input unit 13 an input for resetting the fixed value. For example, in FIG. 9, this input is a touch input to the icon 73.

[0113] In the process of step S28, the control unit 16 determines whether it has received from the input unit 13 an input for ending the adjustment of the fixed value. For example, in FIG. 9, when the control unit 16 receives from the input unit 13 a touch input to the icon 72, the control unit 16 determines that it has received an input for ending the adjustment of the fixed value.

[0114] When the control unit 16 determines that it has received an input for ending the adjustment of the fixed value (step S28: YES), it proceeds to the process of step S30. On the other hand, when the control unit 16 determines that it has not received an input for ending the adjustment of the fixed value (step S28: NO), it proceeds to the process of step S29.

[0115] In the process of step S29, the control unit 16 determines whether it has received an input for resetting the fixed value from the input unit 13. For example, in FIG. 9, when the control unit 16 receives a touch input to the icon 73 from the input unit 13, it determines that it has received an input for resetting the fixed value.

[0116] When the control unit 16 determines that it has received an input for resetting the fixed value (step S29: YES), it resets the fixed value. When the control unit 16 resets the fixed value, it may cause the display unit 14 to display a message "The fixed value has been reset". When the control unit 16 resets the fixed value, it returns to the process of step S3. When the control unit 16 executes the process from step S3 again, it does not have to execute the processes of steps S4 to S8. On the other hand, when the control unit 16 determines that it has not received an input for resetting the fixed value (step S29: NO), it returns to the process of step S25.

[0117] In the process of step S30, the control unit 16 transmits the operation log to the server device 20 via the network 2 by the communication unit 11. As described above, the operation log is a record of the operations when the user makes a setting related to lighting for the seat 5. This operation log includes the identification information of the user, the identification information of the seat 5 selected by the user, and the information of the finally set fixed value.

[0118] When the process of step S30 is executed, in the server device 20, the control unit 23 receives the operation log from the terminal device 10 via the network 2 by the communication unit 21. The control unit 23 stores the received operation log in the storage unit 22.

[0119] Here, before the processing of step S1 described above, it has been described that the user holds the terminal device 10 over the RFID tag 7 arranged at the seat 5. However, instead of holding the terminal device 10 over the RFID tag 7, the user may input URL information for accessing a predetermined website from the input unit 13 of the terminal device 10. The predetermined website may be one that accepts the selection of the seat 5 and performs lighting setting for the selected seat 5. The predetermined website may be one that can provide the first image and the second image to the terminal device 10. In this case, in the processing of step S1, the control unit 16 may receive URL information for accessing a predetermined website by the input unit 13. When receiving the URL information, the control unit 16 may access the predetermined website. In the processing of step S1 described above, it has been described that the control unit 16 identifies the seat 5 selected by the user based on the identification information of the seat 5 read from the RFID tag 7. However, when accessing a predetermined website, the control unit 16 does not have to identify the seat 5 selected by the user in the processing of step S1. In this case, in the first image first displayed in the processing of step S2, all the first icons may be displayed in a state where the seat 5 is not selected.

[0120] Also, when the seat 5 is attached with an identification image, before the processing of step S1 described above, the user may capture the identification image attached to the selected seat 5 by the camera 17 of the terminal device 10. In this case, in the processing of step S1, the control unit 16 of the terminal device 10 identifies the seat 5 selected by the user by reading the information of the identification image captured by the camera 17. Also, in the processing of step S1, when the information read from the identification image in the processing of step S1 includes the information of the usage right, the control unit 16 determines that the usage right is set for the selected seat 5.

[0121] Also, in the process of step S9 described above, the control unit 16 may receive, via the input unit 13, an input to turn off or turn on the lighting fixture 40 that outputs illumination light to the area 6 of the selected seat 5. This input is, for example, a touch input to the icon 69 as shown in FIG. 8. Each time the control unit 16 receives a touch input to the icon 69 via the input unit 13, it may switch between turning off and turning on the lighting fixture 40. The icon 69 is, for example, an illustration of a light bulb. When the control unit 16 receives an input to turn off or turn on the lighting fixture 40, it may transmit, via the communication unit 11, a control signal for turning off or turning on the lighting fixture 40 that outputs illumination light to the area 6 to the server device 20 via the network 2. In the server device 20, the control unit 23 may receive this control signal via the communication unit 21 from the terminal device 10 via the network 2. When receiving this control signal, the control unit 23 may transmit, via the communication unit 21, a control signal for turning off or turning on the lighting fixture 40 that outputs illumination light to the area 6 to the control device 30 via the network 2. When receiving this control signal via the network 2 from the server device 20, the control device 30 may turn off or turn on the lighting fixture 40 based on the control signal.

[0122] Also, when the processes of steps S9 to S16 described above are repeatedly executed, the control unit 16 may change the color of the icon 69 as shown in FIG. 8 according to the magnitude of the illuminance set value. As an example, the control unit 16 may make the color of the icon 69 darker as the illuminance set value is larger. The control unit 16 may make the color of the icon 69 lighter as the illuminance set value is smaller. Also, while the lighting fixture 40 is on, the control unit 16 may make the color of the icon 69 a warm color. While the lighting fixture 40 is off, the control unit 16 may make the color of the icon 69 white or transparent.

[0123] Further, the processes of steps S7 and S8 described above may be executed prior to the processes of steps S5 and S6 described above. In this case, when the control unit 16 determines that the user's position is not separated from the position of seat 5 by a predetermined distance or more (step S8: NO), the process proceeds to step S5. Further, when the control unit 16 determines that the user has the right to use the selected seat 5 (step S6: YES), the process proceeds to step S9.

[0124] Further, in the process of step S9 described above, the control unit 16 may cause the display unit 14 to display a notification indicating that the user cannot input to the change area unless the user selects any one of a plurality of second icons. For example, in FIG. 8, the control unit 16 may cause the display unit 14 to display a notification indicating that the user cannot input to the slider bar 66A unless the user selects the second icons 61 to 65.

[0125] Further, in the process of step S9 described above, the control unit 16 may cause the display unit 14 to display the illuminance recommended value described later. In this case, in the server device 20, the control unit 23 may transmit the illuminance recommended value generated in the process of step S24 described later to the terminal device 10 via the network 2 by the communication unit 21 before the process of step S9. The second image displayed in the process of step S9 may include the illuminance recommended value. When the illuminance recommended value is displayed in the process of step S9, in the process of step S10, the control unit 16 may accept the selection of the illuminance recommended value instead of the touch input to the second icon. In this case, the control unit 16 acquires the selected illuminance recommended value as the illuminance setting value. When the selection of the illuminance recommended value is accepted in the process of step S10, the information of the operation log transmitted in the process of step S23 includes the information of the selected illuminance recommended value.

[0126] Also, in the process of step S24 described above, the control unit 16 may receive, by the input unit 13, an input to turn off or an input to turn on the lighting fixture 40 that outputs illumination light to the area 6 of the selected seat 5, in the same or similar manner as the process of step S9 described above. This input is, for example, a touch input to the icon 74 as shown in FIG. 9. The icon 74 is, for example, an illustration of a light bulb. The control unit 16 may switch between turning off and turning on the lighting fixture 40 each time it receives a touch input to the icon 74 by the input unit 13. When receiving this input, the control unit 16 may transmit, via the network 2, a control signal to turn off or turn on the lighting fixture 40 that outputs illumination light to the area 6, to the server device 20 by the communication unit 11, in the same or similar manner as the process of step S9 described above. After transmitting the control signal, the server device 20 and the control device 30 may execute the same or similar process as the process of step S9 described above.

[0127] Also, when the processes of steps S24 to S27 described above are repeatedly executed, the control unit 16 may change the color of the icon 74 as shown in FIG. 9 according to the magnitude of the fixed value. As an example, the control unit 16 may make the color of the icon 74 darker as the fixed value is larger. The control unit 16 may make the color of the icon 74 lighter as the fixed value is smaller. Also, during the lighting of the lighting fixture 40, the control unit 16 may make the color of the icon 74 a warm color. During the extinguishing of the lighting fixture 40, the control unit 16 may make the color of the icon 74 white or transparent.

[0128] Also, in the process of step S29 described above, it was described that when the control unit 16 determines that it has received an input for resetting the fixed value (step S29: YES), it returns to the process of step S3. However, when the control unit 16 determines that it has received an input for resetting the fixed value (step S29: YES), after resetting the fixed value, it may return to the process of step S25.

[0129] Also, during the execution of the processes of steps S1 to S30 described above, a switch for turning off all the lighting fixtures 40 in room 4 may be pressed. This switch is arranged, for example, on the wall of room 4 or the like. When the switch for turning off all the lighting fixtures 40 in room 4 is pressed, the lighting fixtures 40 may be turned off based on the operation of the switch regardless of the processes of steps S1 to S30 described above.

[0130] (Operation of Server Device) FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the setting process executed by the server device 20 shown in FIG. 1. For example, when a predetermined amount of operation logs are accumulated in the storage unit 22, the control unit 23 starts the process of step S41. The predetermined amount may be set based on the usage frequency of the user of the setting application.

[0131] In the process of step S41, the control unit 23 acquires a plurality of operation logs of a predetermined user from the storage unit 22. The predetermined user may be any user. The control unit 23 may identify the predetermined user based on the identification information of the user included in the operation log.

[0132] In the process of step S42, the control unit 23 refers to the plurality of operation logs acquired in the process of step S41 and identifies the selection frequency at which each of the illuminance recommended values described later is selected. This illuminance recommended value is the one generated in the process of step S46 in the previous time. When the control unit 16 executes the setting process as shown in FIG. 10 for the predetermined user for the first time, the control unit 16 may proceed to the process of step S45 without executing the processes of steps S42 to S44. The selection frequency is the frequency at which the predetermined user selects the illuminance recommended value in the process of step S10 described above. The selection frequency is, for example, the number of selections in a predetermined period. The predetermined period may be set based on the frequency at which the setting process as shown in FIGS. 3 to 6 is executed.

[0133] In the process of step S43, the control unit 23 determines whether there is an illuminance recommendation value whose selection frequency is equal to or less than the set value. The set value may be set based on, for example, the number of illuminance recommendation values that can be displayed on the display unit 14 of the terminal device 10 in the process of step S9 described above. When the selection frequency is given by the number of selections, the set value may be given by the number of times.

[0134] When the control unit 23 determines that there is an illuminance recommendation value whose selection frequency is equal to or less than the set value (step S43: YES), it proceeds to the process of step S44. On the other hand, when the control unit 23 determines that there is no illuminance recommendation value whose selection frequency is equal to or less than the set value (step S43: NO), it ends the setting process as shown in FIG. 10.

[0135] In the process of step S44, the control unit 23 decides to delete the illuminance recommendation value whose selection frequency is equal to or less than the set value.

[0136] In the process of step S45, the control unit 23 refers to the plurality of operation logs acquired in the process of step S41, and identifies the illuminance setting value with the highest setting frequency among the plurality of finally set illuminance setting values.

[0137] In the process of step S46, the control unit 23 generates an illuminance recommendation value based on the illuminance setting value with the highest number of settings identified in step S45. The illuminance recommendation value is the illuminance recommended to the user when the user uses the terminal device 10 to set the illuminance for the seat 5. The generated illuminance recommendation value is recommended to the user by being displayed on the display unit 14 in the process of step S9 described above. For example, the illuminance recommendation value may be recommended to the user by being displayed together with the second image 60 as shown in FIG. 8. The control unit 23 may use the illuminance setting value with the highest number of settings as the illuminance recommendation value. Alternatively, the control unit 23 may generate a plurality of illuminance recommendation values based on the illuminance setting value with the highest number of settings. In this case, the plurality of illuminance recommendation values may include the same illuminance as the illuminance setting value, an illuminance higher than the illuminance setting value, and an illuminance lower than the illuminance setting value. When the illuminance recommendation value is higher than the illuminance setting value, it may be higher by a first value than the illuminance setting value. When the illuminance recommendation value is lower than the illuminance setting value, it may be lower by a second value than the illuminance setting value. The first value and the second value may be set based on the range of illuminance adjustable by the lighting fixture 40. The first value and the second value may be the same value or different values.

[0138] As described above, the setting method according to this embodiment includes the terminal device 10 accepting the selection of at least one seat 5 from among the plurality of seats 5 as a plurality of preset setting positions. Further, the setting method includes the terminal device 10 accepting a setting related to lighting for the at least one seat 5 for which the selection has been accepted. With such a configuration, the user can select the seat 5 that the user wants to use and individually perform the setting related to lighting for the selected seat 5. Also, when the user selects a plurality of seats 5, the user can collectively perform the setting related to lighting for the plurality of seats 5.

[0139] Therefore, according to this embodiment, the convenience of the user can be improved.

[0140] Furthermore, the setting method according to the present embodiment may include the terminal device 10 displaying a first image including a plurality of first icons respectively corresponding to a plurality of seats 5. Furthermore, the setting method may include receiving a selection of at least one seat 5 by the terminal device 10 accepting a selection of at least one first icon from among the plurality of first icons. With such a configuration, the user can select a seat 5 to be used, for example, by touching any one of the first icons 51A to 51L as shown in FIG. 7. Therefore, the convenience of the user can be further improved.

[0141] In addition, the setting method according to the present embodiment may further include the terminal device 10 accepting a setting of an illuminance set value as a setting related to the illumination for the seat 5. As described above, when an illuminance set value is set for the seat 5, the lighting fixture 40 is controlled so that the illuminance of the area 6 of the seat 5 becomes the illuminance set value. By setting the illuminance set value for the seat 5 in this way, the power consumption can be reduced as described above.

[0142] In addition, the setting method according to the present embodiment may further include the terminal device 10 displaying a second image including a plurality of second icons respectively associated with illuminances. The setting method may further include the terminal device 10 acquiring, as the illuminance set value, the illuminance associated with the selected second icon. With such a configuration, the user can set the illuminance set value, for example, by touching any one of the second icons 61 to 64 as shown in FIG. 8.

[0143] In addition, in the setting method according to the present embodiment, the second icon may be associated with a work mode and an illuminance recommended for the work mode. With such a configuration, the user can consider the work performed at the seat 5 and select the illuminance set value to be set for the seat 5.

[0144] In addition, the setting method according to the present embodiment may include the terminal device 10 displaying a third icon indicating that the lighting for the selected seat 5 is being changed after the illuminance setting value is transmitted. By displaying such a third icon, the user can know that the lighting for the seat 5 selected by the user is being changed.

[0145] In addition, the setting method according to the present embodiment may further include the terminal device 10 receiving a second completion notification instead of the first completion notification. The setting method may further include the terminal device 10 displaying a notification indicating that the output value of the illumination light of the luminaire 40 has not been changed but the illuminance of the area 6 has already reached the illuminance setting value after receiving the second completion notification. As described above, if the output value of the illumination light of the luminaire 40 is not changed, the user may think that the illuminance setting value has not been correctly set for the seat 5. Even in such a case, by displaying the notification, the user can know that the output value of the illumination light of the luminaire 40 has not been changed but the illuminance of the area 6 has already reached the illuminance setting value.

[0146] In addition, in the setting method according to the present embodiment, the second image may include a change area for receiving a change in the illuminance setting value. For example, a second image 60 as shown in FIG. 8 includes a slider bar 66A and a confirmation button 66B as the change area. With such a change area, the user can finely adjust the illuminance setting value. Therefore, the convenience of the user can be further improved.

[0147] Further, the setting method according to the present embodiment may further include that when the terminal device receives the selection of at least one seat 5, the terminal device determines whether the use permission is set for the at least one seat 5 that has received the selection. The setting method may further include that when it is determined that the use permission is set for the seat 5, the terminal device 10 determines whether the user has the use permission for the seat 5. The setting method may further include that when it is determined that the user does not have the use permission for the seat 5, the terminal device 10 does not permit the user to set the lighting related to the seat 5. With such a configuration, for example, when the room 4 is used as an office or a department, etc., the security for the use of the seat 5 can be ensured.

[0148] Further, the setting method according to the present embodiment may further include that the terminal device 10 acquires the position information of the user. The setting method may further include that when it is determined that the position of the user is separated from the position of the seat 5 by a predetermined distance or more, the terminal device 10 does not permit the user to set the lighting related to the seat 5. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the user from selecting the seat 5 and setting the lighting related thereto by remote operation. Therefore, for example, when the room 4 is used as an office or a department, etc., the security for the use of the seat 5 can be ensured.

[0149] Further, the setting method according to the present embodiment may further include that the terminal device 10 receives the setting of a fixed value as the setting related to the lighting. As described above, when the fixed value is set, the output value of the illumination light of the luminaire 40 corresponding to the area 6 is fixed to the fixed value. With such a configuration, the lighting of the area 6 can be stabilized.

[0150] Further, the setting method according to the present embodiment may further include that the terminal device 10 transmits the operation log to the server device 20. The setting method may further include that the server device 20 generates a recommended illuminance value recommended to the user based on the operation log based on the operation log. By generating the recommended illuminance value, the convenience of the user can be further improved.

[0151] Here, in the present embodiment, different terminal devices 10 may execute processes as shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, respectively, so that illuminance setting values and fixed values may be set for different seats 5. In this case, the fixed value is given priority over the illuminance setting value, and lighting fixtures 40 and the like are controlled. Hereinafter, this example will be described. Hereinafter, two different terminal devices 10 are described as "terminal device 10A" and "terminal device 10B", respectively.

[0152] <Example 1> The terminal device 10A receives the selection of the seat 5 and further receives the setting of the illuminance setting value for the selected seat 5. The seat 5 selected by the terminal device 10A is described as the "first seat". The area 6 of the first seat is described as the "first area". When the illuminance setting value is set for the first seat, at least one lighting fixture 40 is controlled so that the illuminance of the first area falls within the above setting range including the illuminance setting value.

[0153] Next, the terminal device 10A or a terminal device 10B different from the terminal device 10A receives the selection of a seat 5 different from the first seat and receives the setting of the fixed value for the selected different seat 5. The seat 5 different from the first seat selected by the terminal device 10A or the terminal device 10B is described as the "second seat". The area 6 of the second seat is described as the "second area". When the fixed value is set after the illuminance setting value is set, regardless of the illuminance of the first area, the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 corresponding to the second area is controlled to be the fixed value. That is, the fixed value is given priority over the illuminance setting value, and lighting fixtures 40 and the like are controlled.

[0154] Here, after the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 corresponding to the second area is controlled to the fixed value, the lighting fixture 40 may be controlled again based on the detection result of the illuminance sensor 41 so that the illuminance of the first area falls within the setting range. With such a configuration, even if the illuminance of the first area changes due to the illumination light of the lighting fixture 40 in the second area, the illuminance of the first area can be made the illuminance setting value.

[0155] <Example 2> The terminal device 10A receives the selection of seat 5, and further receives the setting of the illuminance setting value for the selected seat 5. The seat 5 selected by the terminal device 10A is described as the "third seat". The area 6 of the third seat is described as the "third area". The illuminance setting value set for the third seat is described as the "first illuminance setting value". When the first illuminance setting value is set, the lighting fixture group is controlled so that the illuminance of the third area falls within the above setting range including the first illuminance setting value.

[0156] Next, the terminal device 10A receives the setting of a fixed value for the third seat. When the fixed value is set after the first illuminance setting value is set, the output value of the illumination light of the first lighting fixture corresponding to the third area is controlled to be the fixed value regardless of the illuminance of the third area.

[0157] Next, the terminal device 10A or another terminal device 10B different from the terminal device 10A receives the selection of a seat 5 different from the third seat, and further receives the setting of the illuminance setting value for the other seat. The seat different from the third seat selected by the terminal device 10A or the terminal device 10B is described as the "fourth seat". The area 6 of the fourth seat is described as the "fourth area". The illuminance setting value set for the fourth seat is described as the "second illuminance setting value". When the second illuminance setting value is set, the second lighting fixture other than the first lighting fixture among the lighting fixture group is controlled so that the illuminance of the fourth area becomes the second illuminance setting value.

[0158] Although the present disclosure has been described based on the drawings and examples, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can easily make various modifications or corrections based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications or corrections are included in the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the functions and the like included in each functional unit can be rearranged so as not to be logically contradictory. A plurality of functional units and the like may be combined into one or divided. Each of the embodiments according to the present disclosure described above is not limited to being faithfully implemented in each of the described embodiments, and can be implemented by appropriately combining each feature or omitting a part. That is, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and corrections based on the present disclosure. Therefore, these modifications and corrections are included in the scope of the present disclosure. For example, in each embodiment, each functional unit, each means, or each step, etc. can be added to other embodiments so as not to be logically contradictory, or can be replaced with each functional unit, each means, or each step, etc. of other embodiments. Also, in each embodiment, a plurality of each functional unit, each means, or each step, etc. can be combined into one or divided. Also, each of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above is not limited to being faithfully implemented in each of the described embodiments, and can also be implemented by appropriately combining each feature or omitting a part.

[0159] For example, in the above-described embodiment, the plurality of preset setting positions are described as being the positions of the plurality of seats 5. However, the plurality of setting positions are not limited to the positions of the plurality of seats 5 as long as they are preset positions. As another example, the plurality of setting positions may be the positions of a plurality of desks arranged in the room 4 or the like, or may be the positions of a plurality of areas installed by being partitioned by partitions in the room 4 or the like.

[0160] For example, in the above-described embodiment, the user may input their preferred first illuminance setting value or second illuminance setting value from the input unit 13 of the terminal device 10. In this case, during the execution of the processes in steps S1 to S30, the control unit 16 may appropriately display the user's preferred first illuminance setting value or second illuminance setting value on the display unit 14 in response to a user operation received by the input unit 13.

[0161] For example, in the server device 20, the control unit 23 may recommend the illuminance recommendation value generated for a predetermined user to other users. In this case, the control unit 23 may recommend the illuminance recommendation value generated for a predetermined user to other users by transmitting the illuminance recommendation value to the communication unit 21 of the terminal devices 10 of other users via the network 2.

[0162] For example, in the server device 20, the control unit 23 may estimate the preferred illuminance of a predetermined user by analyzing the operation log of the predetermined user. When the control unit 23 estimates the preferred illuminance of the predetermined user, it may identify a seat 5 among the plurality of seats 5 in the room 4 that is close to the preferred illuminance of the predetermined user by natural light only in the area 6. The control unit 23 may transmit the identified seat 5 to the terminal device 10 as the seat 5 recommended to the user. In this case, in the terminal device 10, the control unit 16 may display the seat 5 recommended to the user on the display unit 14 in the process of step S1. With such a configuration, the possibility that the user selects the seat 5 recommended by the server device 20 is increased. By the user selecting the seat 5 recommended by the server device 20, the power consumption can be reduced.

[0163] For example, an embodiment in which a general-purpose computer functions as the terminal device 10 or the server device 20 according to the above-described embodiment is also possible. Specifically, a program describing the processing content for realizing each function of the terminal device 10 or the server device 20 according to the above-described embodiment is stored in the memory of the general-purpose computer, and the program is read and executed by the processor. Therefore, the present disclosure can also be realized as a program executable by a processor or a non-temporary computer-readable medium storing the program.

[0164] In one embodiment, (1) the setting method includes: the terminal device receiving a selection of at least one setting position from among a plurality of preset setting positions; and the terminal device receiving a setting related to illumination for the at least one received selection of the setting position.

[0165] (2) In the setting method described in (1) above, the plurality of setting positions are the positions of a plurality of seats, the terminal device displaying a first image including a plurality of first icons respectively corresponding to the plurality of seats; and further including the terminal device receiving a selection of at least one seat from among the plurality of seats by receiving a selection of at least one first icon from among the plurality of first icons; the at least one received selection of the setting position may be the position of the at least one received selection of the seat.

[0166] (3) In the setting method described in (2) above, the terminal device acquiring identification information of any one of the plurality of seats from an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag via wireless communication; and further including the terminal device receiving a selection of the at least one first icon based on the identification information of the seat.

[0167] (4) The setting method described in (2) above may further include the terminal device imaging an identification image attached to any one of the plurality of seats by means of a camera; and the terminal device receiving a selection of the at least one first icon based on the imaged identification image.

[0168] (5) The setting method according to any one of (2) to (4) above further includes the terminal device receiving a setting of an illuminance setting value as the setting related to the illumination, and when the illuminance setting value is set, at least one lighting fixture may be controlled so that the illuminance in a predetermined area including the position of the at least one seat that has received the selection is within a setting range including the illuminance setting value.

[0169] (6) The setting method according to (5) above further includes the terminal device displaying a second image including a plurality of second icons each associated with an illuminance, the terminal device receiving a selection of any one of the plurality of second icons, and the terminal device obtaining, as the illuminance setting value, the illuminance associated with the selected second icon.

[0170] (7) In the setting method according to (6) above, the second icon may be associated with a work mode and an illuminance recommended for the work mode.

[0171] (8) The setting method according to any one of (5) to (7) above further includes the terminal device transmitting the illuminance setting value to a server device, after transmitting the illuminance setting value, the terminal device displaying a third icon indicating that the illumination for the at least one seat that has received the selection is being changed, the terminal device receiving, from the server device, a first completion notification indicating that the illuminance in a predetermined area including the at least one seat that has received the selection has become the illuminance setting value, and after receiving the first completion notification, the terminal device erasing the displayed third icon.

[0172] (9) The setting method according to any one of (5) to (8) above further includes ​The terminal device receives a second completion notice instead of the first completion notice, and the second completion notice is a notice indicating that the illuminance of the predetermined area has already reached the illuminance set value without changing the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture, receiving the second completion notice, after receiving the second completion notice, the terminal device erases the third icon being displayed, after receiving the second completion notice, the terminal device may further display a notice indicating that the illuminance of the predetermined area has already reached the illuminance set value although the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture has not been changed.

[0173] (10) In the setting method according to the above (6) or (7), the second image includes a change area for receiving a change to the illuminance set value, when receiving a selection of any one of the plurality of second icons, the terminal device may further be enabled to receive a change to the illuminance set value from the change area.

[0174] (11) The setting method according to any one of the above (2) to (10) is when receiving a selection of the at least one seat, the terminal device determines whether a usage right is set for the at least one seat for which the selection is received, when it is determined that the usage right is set for the seat, the terminal device determines whether the user of the terminal device has the usage right for the seat, when it is determined that the user does not have the usage right for the seat, the terminal device may further not permit the user to set the lighting related to the seat.

[0175] (12) The setting method according to any one of the above (2) to (10) is the terminal device acquires position information of the user of the terminal device, the terminal device determines whether the position of the user is separated from the position of the seat by a predetermined distance or more, When it is determined that the position of the user is separated from the position of the seat by a predetermined distance or more, the terminal device may further not permit the user to make settings related to lighting for the seat.

[0176] (13) The setting method according to any one of (2) to (12) above further includes the terminal device accepting a setting of a fixed value as the setting related to the lighting, when the fixed value is set, the lighting fixture may be controlled so that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture corresponding to a predetermined area including the position of the at least one seat that has received the selection becomes the fixed value.

[0177] (14) The setting method according to (13) above further includes the terminal device transmitting the fixed value to the server device, after transmitting the fixed value, the terminal device displaying a third icon indicating that the lighting for the at least one seat that has received the selection is being changed, the terminal device receiving a third completion notification from the server device indicating that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture has become the fixed value, after receiving the third completion notification, the terminal device may further include erasing the displayed third icon.

[0178] (15) The setting method according to (14) above the terminal device receiving a fourth completion notification instead of the third completion notification, the fourth completion notification being a notification indicating that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture has already become the fixed value without changing the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture, after receiving the fourth completion notification, the terminal device displaying a notification indicating that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture has not been changed but has already become the fixed value, After receiving the fourth completion notice, the terminal device may further include erasing the third icon being displayed.

[0179] (16) The setting method according to any one of (2) to (15) above includes the terminal device receiving a setting of an illuminance setting value as a setting related to the lighting, receiving a selection of a seat different from the at least one seat for which the selection has been received, and further including the terminal device or another terminal device receiving a setting of a fixed value for the other seat, when the illuminance setting value is set, at least one lighting fixture is controlled so that the illuminance of a first area including the position of the at least one seat for which the selection has been received is within a setting range including the illuminance setting value, when the fixed value is set after the illuminance setting value is set, the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture corresponding to a second area including the other seat may be controlled to be the fixed value regardless of the illuminance of the first area.

[0180] (17) The setting method according to any one of (2) to (15) above includes the terminal device receiving a first illuminance setting value as a setting related to the lighting, after receiving the first illuminance setting value, the terminal device receiving a fixed value as a setting related to the lighting, receiving a selection of a seat different from the at least one seat for which the selection has been received, and further including the terminal device or another terminal device receiving a setting of a second illuminance setting value for the other seat, when the first illuminance setting value is set, a lighting fixture group is controlled so that the illuminance of a third area including the position of the at least one seat for which the selection has been received is within a setting range including the first illuminance setting value, when the fixed value is set after the first illuminance setting value is set, the output value of the illumination light of a first lighting fixture among the lighting fixture group is controlled to be the fixed value regardless of the illuminance of the third area, When the second illuminance setting value is set after the fixed value is set, the second lighting fixtures other than the first lighting fixture among the lighting fixture group may be controlled so that the illuminance of the fourth area including the other seat becomes the second illuminance setting value.

[0181] (18) The setting method according to any one of (1) to (17) above is transmitting, by the terminal device, an operation log that is a record of an operation when the user of the terminal device makes a setting related to the lighting, to the server device, receiving, by the server device, the operation log, and further including generating, by the server device, an illuminance recommendation value recommended to the user based on the operation log.

[0182] In one embodiment, (19) the program is causing a computer to receive a selection of at least one setting position from among a plurality of preset setting positions, and execute an operation including receiving a setting related to lighting for the at least one selected setting position.

[0183] In one embodiment, (20) the terminal device is provided with a control unit that receives a selection of at least one setting position from among a plurality of preset setting positions and receives a setting related to lighting for the at least one selected setting position.

[0184] In the present disclosure, descriptions such as "first" and "second" are identifiers for distinguishing the relevant configurations. The configurations distinguished by descriptions such as "first" and "second" in the present disclosure can have their numbers in the configuration exchanged. For example, the first illuminance setting value can have the identifiers "first" and "second" exchanged with the second illuminance setting value. The exchange of identifiers is performed simultaneously. The configurations are still distinguishable after the exchange of identifiers. The identifiers may be deleted. The configurations with the identifiers deleted are distinguished by symbols. Based only on the descriptions of identifiers such as "first" and "second" in the present disclosure, the order of the configurations shall not be interpreted or used as the basis for the existence of an identifier with a smaller number.

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[0185] 1: Lighting system, 2: Network, 3: Building, 4: Room, 5, 5A to 5L: Seats, 6, 6A to 6L: Areas, 7, 7A to 7L: RFID tags, 10, 10A, 10B: Terminal devices, 11: Communication unit, 12: Positioning unit, 13: Input unit, 14: Display unit, 15: Storage unit, 16: Control unit, 20: Server device, 21: Communication unit, 22: Storage unit, 23: Control unit, 30: Control device, 40: Lighting fixture, 41: Illuminance sensor, 50: First image, 51A to 51L: First icons, 52: Icon, 60: Second image, 61 to 65: Second icons, 66A: Slider bar, 66B: Confirmation button, 67, 68, 69: Icons, 70: Third image, 71A: Slider bar, 71B: Confirmation button, 72, 73, 74: Icons

Claims

1. The terminal device accepts selection of at least one setting position from a plurality of preset setting positions, and the terminal device accepts a setting related to lighting for the at least one setting position for which the selection has been accepted. A setting method comprising the above.

2. The plurality of setting positions are the positions of a plurality of seats, the terminal device displays a first image including a plurality of first icons respectively corresponding to the plurality of seats, and by the terminal device accepting selection of at least one first icon from among the plurality of first icons, accepting selection of at least one seat from among the plurality of seats, further including The setting method according to claim 1, wherein the at least one setting position for which the selection has been accepted is the position of the at least one seat for which the selection has been accepted.

3. The terminal device acquires identification information of any one of the plurality of seats via wireless communication from an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) tag, and based on the identification information of the seat, the terminal device accepting selection of the at least one first icon. The setting method according to claim 2, further including

4. the terminal device captures an identification image attached to any one of the plurality of seats with a camera, and based on the captured identification image, the terminal device accepting selection of the at least one first icon. The setting method according to claim 2, further including

5. further including the terminal device accepting setting of an illuminance setting value as the setting related to lighting, and when the illuminance setting value is set, at least one lighting fixture is controlled so that the illuminance in a predetermined area including the position of the at least one seat for which the selection has been accepted is within a setting range including the illuminance setting value. The setting method according to claim 2,

6. the terminal device displays a second image including a plurality of second icons respectively associated with illuminances, and the terminal device accepts selection of any one of the plurality of second icons, and the terminal device acquires the illuminance associated with the selected second icon as the illuminance setting value. The setting method according to claim 5, further including

7. The setting method according to claim 6, wherein the second icon is associated with a work mode and an illuminance recommended for the work mode.

8. the terminal device transmitting the illuminance setting value to the server device; after transmitting the illuminance setting value, the terminal device displaying a third icon indicating that the lighting for the at least one seat for which the selection has been received is being changed; the terminal device receiving a first completion notification from the server device indicating that the illuminance of a predetermined area including the at least one seat for which the selection has been received has reached the illuminance setting value; the setting method according to any one of claims 5 to 7, further comprising: after receiving the first completion notification, the terminal device erasing the displayed third icon.

9. the terminal device receiving a second completion notification instead of the first completion notification, the second completion notification being a notification indicating that the illuminance of the predetermined area has already reached the illuminance setting value without changing the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture; receiving the second completion notification; after receiving the second completion notification, the terminal device erasing the displayed third icon; the setting method according to claim 8, further comprising: after receiving the second completion notification, the terminal device displaying a notification indicating that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture has not been changed but the illuminance of the predetermined area has already reached the illuminance setting value.

10. the second image includes a change area for receiving a change to the illuminance setting value; the setting method according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising: when receiving a selection of any one of the plurality of second icons, enabling the terminal device to receive a change to the illuminance setting value from the change area.

11. when receiving a selection of the at least one seat, the terminal device determining whether a usage right is set for the at least one seat for which the selection has been received; when it is determined that a usage right is set for the seat, the terminal device determining whether the user of the terminal device has the usage right for the seat; the setting method according to claim 2, further comprising: when it is determined that the user does not have the usage right for the seat, the terminal device not permitting the user to make a setting regarding the lighting for the seat.

12. the terminal device acquiring position information of a user of the terminal device; The terminal device determines whether the position of the user is separated from the position of the seat by a predetermined distance or more. When it is determined that the position of the user is separated from the position of the seat by a predetermined distance or more, the terminal device does not permit the user to make a setting related to lighting for the seat. The setting method according to claim 2 further includes this.

13. The method further includes the terminal device accepting a setting of a fixed value as the setting related to lighting. When the fixed value is set, the lighting fixture is controlled so that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture corresponding to a predetermined area including the position of the at least one seat for which the selection has been accepted becomes the fixed value. The setting method according to claim 2.

14. The terminal device transmits the fixed value to the server device. After transmitting the fixed value, the terminal device displays a third icon indicating that the lighting for the at least one seat for which the selection has been accepted is being changed. The terminal device receives a third completion notification from the server device indicating that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture has become the fixed value. After receiving the third completion notification, the terminal device further includes erasing the displayed third icon. The setting method according to claim 13.

15. The terminal device receives a fourth completion notification instead of the third completion notification, and the fourth completion notification is a notification indicating that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture has already become the fixed value without changing the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture. Receiving the fourth completion notification. After receiving the fourth completion notification, the terminal device displays a notification indicating that the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture has not been changed but has already become the fixed value. After receiving the fourth completion notification, the terminal device further includes erasing the displayed third icon. The setting method according to claim 14.

16. The terminal device accepts a setting of an illuminance setting value as the setting related to lighting. The method further includes accepting a selection of a seat different from the at least one seat for which the selection has been accepted, and further accepting, by the terminal device or another terminal device, a setting of a fixed value for the different seat. When the illuminance set value is set, at least one lighting fixture is controlled so that the illuminance in a first area including the position of the at least one seat that has received the selection falls within a set range including the illuminance set value. The setting method according to claim 2, wherein when the fixed value is set after the illuminance set value is set, the output value of the illumination light of the lighting fixture corresponding to a second area including the other seat is controlled to be the fixed value regardless of the illuminance in the first area.

17. The terminal device receives a first illuminance set value as a setting related to the illumination. After receiving the first illuminance set value, the terminal device receives a fixed value as a setting related to the illumination. The method further includes receiving a selection of a seat different from the at least one seat that has received the selection, and further receiving, by the terminal device or another terminal device, a setting of a second illuminance set value for the other seat. When the first illuminance set value is set, a lighting fixture group is controlled so that the illuminance in a third area including the position of the at least one seat that has received the selection falls within a set range including the first illuminance set value. When the fixed value is set after the first illuminance set value is set, the output value of the illumination light of a first lighting fixture among the lighting fixture group is controlled to be the fixed value regardless of the illuminance in the third area. The setting method according to claim 2, wherein when the second illuminance set value is set after the fixed value is set, a second lighting fixture other than the first lighting fixture among the lighting fixture group is controlled so that the illuminance in a fourth area including the other seat becomes the second illuminance set value.

18. The terminal device transmits an operation log, which is a record of an operation when the user of the terminal device makes a setting related to the illumination, to the server device. The server device receives the operation log. The setting method according to claim 1, further including the server device generating an illuminance recommendation value recommended for the user based on the operation log.

19. A program that causes a computer to receive a selection of at least one setting position from among a plurality of preset setting positions, and execute an operation including receiving a setting related to illumination for the at least one setting position that has received the selection.

20. A terminal device comprising a control unit that accepts selection of at least one setting position from among a plurality of preset setting positions and accepts a lighting-related setting for the at least one selected setting position.

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