Electronic device, control method, program, and system

Abstract

To provide an electronic device, control method, program, and system, etc., that conveniently associate positional information of a detection device with an identifier of the detection device.SOLUTION: The electronic device controls multiple detection devices, each having an identifier, on the basis of the identifiers. When a change in the operation of another electronic device relative to at least one of multiple detection devices is detected by the at least one detection device, the electronic device associates identifier of the at least one detection device and the location information of the at least one detection device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device, a control method, a program, and a system. [Background technology]

[0002] Various technologies have been developed to improve the convenience of lighting equipment. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for turning on / off or dimming lighting equipment using a detection device equipped with a motion sensor or an illuminance sensor. Furthermore, Patent Document 2 discloses a system for storing the logical ID of a lighting control device that controls lighting equipment in association with its physical location. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5686723 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6460317 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] It would be beneficial from various perspectives if it were possible to easily associate the location information of a detection device equipped with an illuminance sensor or the like with the identifier of the detection device.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device, a control method, a program, a system, and the like that easily associates the location information of a detection device with the identifier of the detection device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An electronic device (e.g., a control device) according to an embodiment includes: An electronic device that controls a plurality of detecting devices each having an identifier based on the identifier, The electronic device includes: When a change in the operation of another electronic device relative to at least one of the plurality of detection devices is detected by the at least one detection device, an identifier of the at least one detection device is associated with location information of the at least one detection device.

[0007] A control method according to one embodiment (for example, a control method for a control device) includes: A method for controlling an electronic device that controls a plurality of detecting devices, each having an identifier, based on the identifiers, comprising: The method includes a step of associating an identifier of at least one of the plurality of detection devices with location information of the at least one detection device when the at least one detection device detects a change in the operation of another electronic device relative to the at least one detection device.

[0008] A program according to an embodiment (for example, a program executed by a control device) includes: An electronic device that controls a plurality of detecting devices each having an identifier based on the identifier, When a change in the operation of another electronic device relative to at least one of the plurality of detection devices is detected by the at least one detection device, a step of associating an identifier of the at least one detection device with location information of the at least one detection device is executed.

[0009] A system according to one embodiment (for example, a system including a control device) includes: a plurality of detection devices each having an identifier; an electronic device that controls the plurality of detection devices based on the identifiers; Includes. When a change in the operation of at least one of the plurality of detection devices relative to another electronic device is detected by the at least one detection device, the electronic device associates an identifier of the at least one detection device with location information of the at least one detection device.

[0010] An electronic device (e.g., a test device) according to an embodiment includes: a light-shielding unit that at least partially shields at least one of the plurality of detecting devices from light; a light-emitting unit that emits light to the at least one detecting device within the light-shielding unit; An electronic device comprising: The position information of the at least one detecting device is transmitted to another electronic device that controls the plurality of detecting devices, and the operation of the light emitting unit is changed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to one embodiment, it is possible to provide an electronic device, a control method, a program, a system, and the like that can easily associate location information of a detection device with an identifier of the detection device. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a detection device according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a control device according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a test device according to an embodiment. [Figure 5A] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a specific configuration example of a test device according to an embodiment. [Figure 5B] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a specific configuration example of a test device according to an embodiment. [Figure 5C] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a specific configuration example of a test device according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a system according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation result by a control device according to an embodiment. [Figure 8] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a control device according to an embodiment. [Figure 9A]10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of displays on a terminal according to operations of a control device according to an embodiment. [Figure 9B] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of displays on a terminal according to operations of a control device according to an embodiment. [Figure 9C] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of displays on a terminal according to operations of a control device according to an embodiment. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a control device according to an embodiment. [Figure 11A] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of displays on a terminal according to operations of a control device according to an embodiment. [Figure 11B] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of displays on a terminal according to operations of a control device according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] In the present disclosure, the term "detection device" may refer to various circuits, devices, or equipment including a sensor or detection unit such as a motion sensor or illuminance sensor. For example, the term "detection device" may refer to a dedicated control device capable of detecting specific information or signals. Furthermore, the term "detection device" may refer to a device or equipment that has the function of detecting specific information or signals by being incorporated into a specific electronic device. The term "detection device" in the present disclosure may refer to a circuit, device, or equipment that is powered by electricity. The term "detection device" in the present disclosure may be configured to receive information from other electronic devices or various terminals as needed. Furthermore, the term "detection device" in the present disclosure may be configured to transmit information to other electronic devices or various terminals as needed. Here, the term "other electronic devices" and "terminals" may refer to any devices, such as a server, dedicated terminal, computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or mobile phone. The term "other electronic devices" and "terminals" in the present disclosure may also refer to devices or equipment that are powered by electricity.

[0014] In the present disclosure, the term "control device" may refer to various circuits, devices, or equipment that control the above-described detection device. For example, the term "control device" may refer to a dedicated control device that controls the detection device. Furthermore, the term "control device" may refer to a device or equipment that has the function of controlling the detection device by being incorporated into a specific electronic device. The term "control device" in the present disclosure may refer to a circuit, device, or equipment that is powered by electricity. The term "control device" in the present disclosure may be configured to receive information from other electronic devices or various terminals, as needed. Furthermore, the term "control device" in the present disclosure may be configured to transmit information to other electronic devices or various terminals, as needed. Here, the term "other electronic devices" and "terminals" may refer to any devices, such as a server, dedicated terminal, computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or mobile phone. The term "other electronic devices" and "terminals" in the present disclosure may also refer to devices or equipment that are powered by electricity.

[0015] Furthermore, in the present disclosure, a "detection device" and a "control device" may each include the other. That is, an embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented as a "control device" that includes the above-described "detection device," or as a "detection device" that includes the above-described "control device."

[0016] Furthermore, in the present disclosure, a "testing device" can be used in a system including at least one of a "detecting device" and a "controlling device" when testing at least one of the "detecting device" and the "controlling device." Also, in the present disclosure, a "testing device" is not necessarily limited to a device intended for "testing," but may be used, for example, for the installation, management, maintenance, inspection, or repair of at least one of a "detecting device" and a "controlling device." Also, in the present disclosure, a "terminal" can be used in a system including at least one of a "detecting device" and a "controlling device" by being connected to the above-mentioned "testing device" at least by wire and / or wireless connection.

[0017] The "control device" according to the present disclosure can easily associate the location information of a detection device with the identifier of the detection device. Furthermore, the "test device" according to the present disclosure may be used by the "control device" to associate the location information of a "detection device" with the identifier of the detection device. Here, the "terminal" according to the present disclosure may be connected to the "test device" via at least one of a wired and / or wireless connection, and used to associate the location information of a "detection device" with the identifier of the detection device.

[0018] A system according to an embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0019] Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a system according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the system 1 according to an embodiment may be configured to include detection devices 10A to 10N and a control device 20. The system 1 according to an embodiment may also include at least one of a test device 30, a terminal 40, a focusing device 50, and a wireless repeater 60, as appropriate.

[0020] The system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a detection device 10A, a detection device 10B, a detection device 10C, ..., and a detection device 10N. In the present disclosure, when multiple detection devices such as the detection device 10A, the detection device 10B, the detection device 10C, ..., and the detection device 10N are not particularly distinguished from one another, they may be simply referred to as "detection devices 10." The system 1 shown in FIG. 1 illustrates an example including N detection devices 10. However, the system 1 according to an embodiment may be configured to include at least one detection device 10. Typically, the system 1 according to an embodiment may be configured to include any number of detection devices 10. The detection device 10 may be, for example, any member, device, or instrument that detects light. A more detailed configuration of the detection device 10 will be described later.

[0021] The multiple detection devices 10 may be arranged in various ways on the ceiling of the room Rm shown in Fig. 1, etc. In the system 1 shown in Fig. 1, the multiple detection devices 10 are arranged so as to be in contact with the ceiling of the room Rm. For example, the multiple detection devices 10 may be arranged so as to be embedded in the ceiling of the room Rm. Furthermore, the multiple detection devices 10 are not limited to being arranged on the ceiling of the room Rm, and may be arranged in various ways, such as being arranged on the wall or floor of the room Rm, or on other objects provided in the room Rm.

[0022] Furthermore, in the system 1 shown in FIG. 1, the multiple detection devices 10 are arranged on one floor (the same space) of the room Rm. On the other hand, the room Rm may be divided into multiple rooms, or may be separated by partitions, for example. In such a case, the multiple detection devices 10 may be arranged in at least a portion of the multiple divided rooms or multiple separated spaces. For example, the multiple detection devices 10 may be arranged in at least a portion of multiple rooms on one floor. Furthermore, the multiple detection devices 10 may be arranged in at least a portion of multiple floors. Similar to conventional normal detection devices, the multiple detection devices 10 may adopt various arrangement configurations, for example, as needed.

[0023] 1, the plurality of detection devices 10 are arranged at approximately equal intervals in the room Rm. In one embodiment, the plurality of detection devices 10 may be arranged at any intervals.

[0024] 1, in the system 1, a plurality of detection devices 10 are connected to a control device 20 via a focusing device 50. The control device 20 controls the plurality of detection devices 10. A more detailed configuration of the control device 20 will be described later.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 1 , the concentrating device 50 relays between the plurality of detectors 10 and the control device 20. In one embodiment, the concentrating device 50 may be any device having a function of relaying between the plurality of detectors 10 and the control device 20. For example, the concentrating device 50 may be a hub to which a plurality of LAN (Local Area Network) cables can be connected. The concentrating device 50 may be connectable to the plurality of detectors 10 and the control device 20 by at least one of wired and wireless connections. In this way, the control device 20 can control the plurality of detectors 10 via the concentrating device 50 that relays between the plurality of detectors 10 and the control device 20. Since conventionally known technology can be adopted for such a concentrating device 50, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0026] 1, an operator Op present in a room Rm may be a person who operates the system 1. Here, the operation of the system 1 may be the installation, management, maintenance, inspection, or repair of at least one of the functional units that constitute the system 1.

[0027] 1 holds the test equipment 30 in one hand and the terminal 40 in the other. By using the test equipment 30 and the terminal 40, the operator Op can perform installation, management, maintenance, inspection, or repair of at least one of the functional units that make up the system 1.

[0028] The test equipment 30 can be used when testing at least one of a plurality of detection equipment 10 and control equipment 20. Furthermore, the test equipment 30 is not necessarily limited to equipment intended for testing, but may also be used, for example, for the installation, management, maintenance, inspection, or repair of at least one of the detection equipment 10 and control equipment 20. A more detailed configuration of the test equipment 30 will be described later.

[0029] The terminal 40 may be any device, such as a server, dedicated terminal, computer, laptop computer, tablet, smartphone, or mobile phone. The terminal 40 may be connected to the test equipment 30 via wireless communication, such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). Alternatively, the terminal 40 may be connected to the test equipment 30 via a wired connection, such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable. Thus, the terminal 40 can be used in a system 1 including at least one of the detection device 10 and the control device 20 by being connected to the test equipment 30 via at least one of a wired and wireless connection. Specifically, the terminal 40 can detect an operator Op's operation to start, stop, or terminate the operation of the test equipment 30, and can display the operation status or operation results of the test equipment 30 on a display unit. Since the terminal 40 can employ conventionally known technology, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, the terminal 40 will be described as being a smartphone.

[0030] The wireless repeater 60 may be connected to the concentrating device 50 via at least one of a wired and wireless connection. The wireless repeater 60 may be capable of wireless connection to the terminal 40. The wireless repeater 60 may be a repeater that enables communication via, for example, a wireless LAN, or may be a repeater that enables infrared communication conforming to the IrDA (Infrared Data Association) standard. The wireless repeater 60 may also employ a functional unit that enables various wireless communications. The terminal 40 can communicate with the control device 20 via the wireless repeater 60 and the concentrating device 50. Since the wireless repeater 60 can employ conventionally known technology, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In one embodiment, the terminal 40 and the concentrating device 50 may be connected via, for example, a wired connection without using the wireless repeater 60.

[0031] In Fig. 1, various configurations for supplying power to each functional unit can be adopted. Therefore, illustration related to power supply is omitted in Fig. 1. For example, the multiple detectors 10, controller 20, concentrator 50, and wireless repeater 60 may be supplied with power from an external device as appropriate, or may each be equipped with a battery. Furthermore, the test device 30 and terminal 40 may also be supplied with power from an external device as appropriate, or may each be equipped with a battery. Furthermore, for example, the test device 30 may be supplied with power from the battery of the terminal 40. In one embodiment, at least some of the multiple detectors 10 may be supplied with power via a LAN cable, for example, using Power over Ethernet (PoE).

[0032] In the system 1 according to one embodiment, the control device 20 can control each of the multiple detector devices 10. Furthermore, in the system 1 according to one embodiment, the control device 20 can associate identifiers of the multiple detector devices 10 with the location information of each detector device 10. In this case, in the system 1 according to one embodiment, a user such as an operator Op can easily perform the above-mentioned association by operating the test device 30 (and the terminal 40).

[0033] Next, the configurations of the detection device 10, the control device 20, and the testing device 30 shown in FIG. 1 will be described in more detail.

[0034] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of one of the plurality of detector devices 10 according to one embodiment.

[0035] 2, the detection device 10 according to one embodiment may include a sensor 100, a processor 102, a sensor control circuit 104, a memory unit 106, and a communication unit 108. The detection device 10 according to one embodiment may not include some of the functional units shown in FIG. 2, or may include functional units other than those shown in FIG. 2.

[0036] The sensor 100 may be any of various types of sensors. In the system 1 according to one embodiment, the sensor 100 may detect light, for example. That is, the sensor 100 may have a function of detecting light emitted by various components, devices, equipment, or the like. The sensor 100 itself may have a known configuration, and therefore a detailed description thereof will be omitted. The sensor 100 is controlled by a sensor control circuit 104. Therefore, the sensor 100 may be connected to the sensor control circuit 104 by at least one of a wired and wireless connection.

[0037] The processor 102 performs various functions for controlling and / or managing the detection device 10. The processor 102 may include at least one processor, such as a central processing unit (CPU), to provide control and processing power for performing the various functions. The processor 102 may be implemented as a single processor, as several processors, or as individual processors. Here, the "processor" may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. An integrated circuit is also called an IC (Integrated Circuit). The "processor" may also be implemented as multiple communicatively connected integrated circuits and discrete circuits. The "processor" may also be implemented based on various other known technologies.

[0038] In one embodiment, the processor 102 may be configured as, for example, a CPU and a program executed by the CPU. The program executed by the processor 102 and the results of the processing executed by the processor 102 may be stored in the storage unit 106. The results of the processing executed by the processor 102 may also be reflected in the sensor 100. The processor 102 according to one embodiment may control the sensor 100 included in the detection device 10.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 2 , the sensor control circuit 104 is connected to the sensor 100 via a wire and / or wireless connection to control the sensor 100. The sensor control circuit 104 may be, for example, a circuit that drives the sensor 100. The sensor control circuit 104 may also be, for example, a circuit that controls the on / off or sensitivity of the sensor 100. The sensor control circuit 104 may also be, for example, a circuit that controls the brightness, luminous intensity, illuminance, color, and blinking mode of the light detected by the sensor 100. In this way, the sensor control circuit 104 may be capable of various types of control of the sensor 100. The sensor control circuit 104 is not necessarily limited to a circuit that controls the sensor 100, and may be any functional unit that controls the sensor 100.

[0040] The storage unit 106 stores various pieces of information acquired from the processor 102, the communication unit 108, and the like. In one embodiment, the storage unit 106 may store information input by a user, such as an operator Op. The storage unit 106 also stores programs (e.g., application software) executed by the processor 102. The storage unit 106 may also store various pieces of data, such as calculation results by the processor 102. The storage unit 106 may also include a work memory used when the processor 102 operates. The storage unit 106 may be configured, for example, by a semiconductor memory or a magnetic disk, but is not limited to these, and may be any storage device. For example, the storage unit 106 may be a memory such as a memory card inserted into the detection device 10 according to one embodiment. The storage unit 106 may also be an internal memory of a CPU used as the processor 102.

[0041] The communication unit 108 can realize various functions including wireless communication. The communication unit 108 may realize communication using various communication methods, such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G, or 5G. The communication unit 108 may include, for example, a modem whose communication method is standardized by ITU-T (International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector). The communication unit 108 may also realize wireless communication using various methods, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (registered trademark). The communication unit 108 may wirelessly communicate with a communication unit of an external device, such as the control device 20, via a network, for example, via a concentrator 50. The communication unit 108 may also wirelessly communicate with a communication unit of an external device, such as an external server or a cloud server, via a network, for example, via an antenna. In one embodiment, the communication unit 108 may receive various information, for example, from the control device 20. The information received by the communication unit 108 may be supplied to, for example, the processor 102 and / or the memory unit 106. Furthermore, the information transmitted from the communication unit 108 may be supplied from, for example, the processor 102 and / or the storage unit 106. The information transmitted from the communication unit 108 may be transmitted to, for example, the control device 20 (or the focusing device 50).

[0042] The various types of information transmitted and received by the communication unit 108 may be stored in, for example, the storage unit 106. The communication unit 108 may be configured to include, for example, an antenna for transmitting and receiving radio waves and an appropriate RF unit. The communication unit 108 may be configured using known technology for performing wireless communication. The communication unit 108 may also be an interface for wired communication between the detection device 10 and other devices. In this case, for example, the communication unit 108 may be a connector or terminal for wired connection.

[0043] At least a part of each functional unit constituting the detection device 10 according to an embodiment may be constituted by specific means in which software and hardware resources work together.

[0044] The detection device 10 shown in Figure 1 includes a sensor 100. However, in one embodiment, the detection device 10 may not include the sensor 100, but may be connected to the sensor 100 via a wired and / or wireless connection.

[0045] FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the control device 20 according to one embodiment.

[0046] 3, the control device 20 according to an embodiment may include a processor 202, a display unit 204, a storage unit 206, a communication unit 208, and an operation unit 210. The control device 20 according to an embodiment may not include some of the functional units shown in FIG. 3, or may include functional units other than those shown in FIG. 3.

[0047] Of the functional units shown in Fig. 3, the processor 202, the storage unit 206, and the communication unit 208 may be configured based on the same concept as the processor 102, the storage unit 106, and the communication unit 108 shown in Fig. 2, respectively. Furthermore, of the functional units shown in Fig. 3, the processor 202, the storage unit 206, and the communication unit 208 may be configured based on other concepts as appropriate, as necessary. A detailed description of these functional units will be omitted.

[0048] The display unit 204 may be any display device, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic electroluminescence (EL) display (organic electroluminescence) panel, or an inorganic electroluminescence (EL) display. The display unit 204 may display various types of information, such as characters, figures, or symbols. The display unit 204 may also display various GUI objects, such as a pointer, and icon images, to prompt a user, such as an operator Op, to perform an operation. Various types of data required for display on the display unit 204 may be supplied from, for example, the processor 202 or the memory unit 206. The display unit 204 may also be configured to include a backlight, etc., as appropriate.

[0049] Furthermore, the control device 20 according to an embodiment may include, instead of the display unit 204 or together with the display unit 204, a speaker or the like that conveys various pieces of information by voice to the user operating the control device 20.

[0050] In one embodiment, the display unit 204 may display, for example, the results of processing executed by the processor 202. The display unit 204 may also display, for example, characters or images stored in the storage unit 206. The display unit 204 may also display, for example, characters or images based on data received via the communication unit 208. The display unit 204 may also display, for example, information input from the operation unit 210.

[0051] The operation unit 210 detects an operation by a user such as an operator Op as an input. The operation unit 210 may be configured with an input device such as a keyboard. The operation unit 210 may be any input device used by a user to perform an operation, such as keys (physical keys) like a keyboard, buttons (physical buttons), switches (mechanical switches), and / or pointing devices such as a mouse or trackball. In one embodiment, the operation unit 210 may be any known input device. An operation signal (input signal) detected by the operation unit 210 may be supplied to, for example, the processor 202 and / or the memory unit 206.

[0052] The operation unit 210 may also be an input device such as a touch panel or a touch sensor. In this case, the operation unit 210 may employ various types of touch panels, such as a resistive type, a capacitive type, or an optical type.

[0053] In one embodiment, the display unit 204 may be configured as, for example, a touchscreen display together with the operation unit 210. In this case, the touchscreen display may include, as the display unit 204, a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. In addition, in this case, the touchscreen display may include, as the operation unit 210, a touch sensor or a touch panel that detects whether or not a user has made a touch and the position of the touch. In such a configuration, for example, keys such as a numeric keypad or icons can be displayed as objects on the display unit 204, and the operation of the operator (user) touching the object can be detected by the operation unit 210.

[0054] At least a part of each functional unit constituting the control device 20 according to one embodiment may be constituted by specific means in which software and hardware resources work together.

[0055] FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the test equipment 30 according to an embodiment.

[0056] As shown in Fig. 4, the test equipment 30 according to an embodiment may include a processor 302, a light emitting unit 304, a connection unit 306, and a switch 308. The test equipment 30 according to an embodiment may not include some of the functional units shown in Fig. 4, or may include functional units other than those shown in Fig. 4. As shown in Fig. 4, the test equipment 30 may be connected to a terminal 40 via a wire and / or wirelessly.

[0057] The processor 302 may be configured based on the same concept as the processor 102 shown in Fig. 2 or the processor 202 shown in Fig. 3. A detailed description of the processor 302 will be omitted. As shown in Fig. 4, the processor 302 may be connected to a light-emitting unit 304, a connection unit 306, a switch 308, etc., by wire and / or wirelessly.

[0058] The light-emitting unit 304 has a function of emitting light. The light-emitting unit 304 may have any configuration that emits light. For example, the light-emitting unit 304 may include various light-emitting elements. The light-emitting unit 304 may be various functional units that emit light, such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or a light bulb. The light emission by the light-emitting unit 304 may be triggered by the processor 302.

[0059] The connection unit 306 may be any functional unit having a function of connecting to the terminal 40. For example, the connection unit 306 may realize various functions including wireless communication, similar to the communication unit 108 described in FIG. 2. The connection unit 306 may also be an interface for wired communication between the test equipment 30 and other devices such as the terminal 40. The connection unit 306 may have a function of connecting to the terminal 40 via wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). The connection unit 306 may also have a function of being wired connected to the terminal 40 using, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable.

[0060] The connection unit 306 can transmit information output from the processor 302 to the terminal 40. The connection unit 306 can also output information received from the terminal 40 to the processor 302. In this way, the test equipment 30 and the terminal 40 can exchange information with each other.

[0061] The switch 308 may be, for example, any functional unit that can be switched on / off. When the switch 308 is switched, on / off information may be output to the processor 302. The switch 308 may detect, for example, an operation by an operator Op that starts, stops, or terminates the operation of the test equipment 30.

[0062] At least some of the functional units constituting the test equipment 30 according to one embodiment may be configured by specific means in which software and hardware resources work together.

[0063] In one embodiment, the configuration of the test equipment 30 may be further simplified by having the terminal 40 perform at least some of the functions realized by the test equipment 30. For example, among the functional units included in the test equipment 30 shown in FIG. 4, the terminal 40 may perform at least one of the functions of the processor 302 and the switch 308. In this case, the test equipment 30 does not need to include at least one of the processor 302 and the switch 308.

[0064] Fig. 5A is a diagram showing an example of a specific configuration of an embodiment of the test device 30. The test device 30 according to the embodiment may not include some of the functional units shown in Fig. 5A, or may include functional units other than those shown in Fig. 5A.

[0065] As shown in FIG. 5A , the test device 30 according to one embodiment may include a light-shielding portion 312. The light-shielding portion 312 may have a recess 314 formed therein. The recess 314 of the light-shielding portion 312 may be configured to cover the detection device 10 from below. The recess 314 of the light-shielding portion 312 covers at least a portion of the detection device 10 or the ceiling of the room Rm, thereby at least partially blocking light emitted by the light-emitting portion 304 that attempts to leak outside the light-shielding portion 312. Furthermore, by covering at least a portion of the detection device 10 or the ceiling of the room Rm, the light-shielding portion 312 can at least partially block light that attempts to enter the recess 314 from outside the light-shielding portion 312. For example, even if the housing of the detection device 10 protrudes to some extent from the ceiling of the room Rm as shown in FIG. 1 , the light-shielding portion 312 can at least partially cover the detection device 10 by having the recess 314.

[0066] 5A, the light-emitting unit 304 may be disposed in the recess 314 of the light-shielding unit 312. The light-emitting unit 304 may be disposed near the center of the recess 314 (near the bottom of the recess 314). The light-emitting unit 304 may also be disposed at another position in the recess 314. By disposing the light-emitting unit 304 in the recess 314 of the light-shielding unit 312 in this way, the detecting device 10 covered by the light-shielding unit 312 can detect when the light-emitting unit 304 of the test device 30 is turned on or off.

[0067] In the test equipment 30 according to one embodiment, the light-shielding portion 312 may be connected or coupled to a support rod 316. The support rod 316 may be fixed to the light-shielding portion 312, or may have a mechanism that allows it to move relative to the light-shielding portion 312. The support rod 316 may have any configuration that can support the weight of the light-shielding portion 312, the light-emitting portion 304, etc. If the support rod 316 has a certain length, a user such as an operator Op can easily hold the support rod 316 and hold the light-shielding portion 312 over the detection equipment 10 that is placed on, for example, the ceiling of the room Rm. The support rod 316 may be configured to be detachable from the light-shielding portion 312. Furthermore, the support rod 316 may be configured to be extendable and retractable. .

[0068] As shown in FIG. 5A , the test equipment 30 according to an embodiment may include a connection unit 306. In the example shown in FIG. 5A , the connection unit 306 is disposed in the light-shielding unit 312. In the test equipment 30 according to an embodiment, the connection unit 306 may be disposed in a location other than the light-shielding unit 312, such as the support rod 316. In the example shown in FIG. 5A , the connection unit 306 may be configured as, for example, a connector or a terminal. In this case, the terminal 40 may be connected to the connection unit 306 in a wired manner, such as by a cable such as a USB cable. As described above, the connection unit 306 may be connected to the terminal 40 wirelessly. In this case, a cable or the like connecting the connection unit 306 and the terminal 40 is not required.

[0069] 5A, the test equipment 30 according to one embodiment may include a switch 308. In the example shown in FIG. 5A, the switch 308 is arranged on the support rod 316. In the test equipment 30 according to one embodiment, the switch 308 may be arranged on, for example, the light-shielding portion 312, other than the support rod 316. In the example shown in FIG. 5A, the switch 308 may be configured to include, for example, a push button switch or a slide switch, a fader (slide fader), or a rotary encoder.

[0070] In the test equipment 30 shown in FIG. 5A, the processor 302 may be located at any position, such as inside the light shielding portion 312 or the support rod 316.

[0071] In one embodiment, the configuration of the light blocking portion 312 is not limited to the embodiment shown in Fig. 5A. Various shapes may be adopted for the light blocking portion 312. For example, although the light blocking portion 312 shown in Fig. 5A has a hemispherical appearance, in one embodiment, the light blocking portion 312 may have an appearance similar to an inverted cone (with the bottom facing upward).

[0072] 5B, the light-shielding portion 312 may have a cubic or rectangular parallelepiped appearance. Although the light-shielding portion 312 shown in FIG. 5B has a cubic or rectangular parallelepiped appearance, in one embodiment, the light-shielding portion 312 may have an appearance similar to an inverted triangular pyramid or square pyramid (with the bottom facing upward).

[0073] Furthermore, for example, as in the test equipment 30'' shown in FIG. 5C, the light-shielding section 312 may employ a mechanism that is displaceable relative to the support rod 316. The test equipment 30'' shown in FIG. 5C includes a main body support 320 that is shaped like a U-shape or the like. The main body support 320 may be fixed to the support rod 316, or may include a mechanism that is movable relative to the support rod 316.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 5C , main body support 320 may be configured to be attachable to light-shielding portion 312 by support mounting screws 322A and 322B. In this case, light-shielding portion 312 may be configured to be displaceable relative to main body support 320, with support mounting screws 322A and 322B as rotation axes. In this configuration, light-emitting portion 304 is disposed near the center of recess 314 (near the bottom of recess 314), so that gravity acts on light-emitting portion 304 and the like, thereby allowing the opening of recess 314 of light-shielding portion 312 to always face vertically upward. In this way, by providing one or more rotation axes (one degree of freedom) between light-shielding portion 312 and support rod 316 (main body support 320), light-shielding portion 312 may be maintained horizontally, for example, by gravity acting on light-shielding portion 312.

[0075] As described above, the test device 30 according to one embodiment may include a light-shielding unit 312 and a light-emitting unit 304. The light-shielding unit 312 is configured to at least partially shield at least one of the multiple detection devices 10 from light. The light-emitting unit 304 is within the light-shielding unit 312 and emits light toward at least one of the detection devices 10. In one embodiment, the test device 30 can change the operation of the light-emitting unit 304 by controlling the light-emitting unit 304. Here, changing the operation of the light-emitting unit 304 may include turning on, turning off, blinking, or dimming the light of the light-emitting unit 304. Such a change in the operation of the light-emitting unit 304 may be detected by at least one of the multiple detection devices 10. As described below, the test device 30 can transmit position information of at least one of the detection devices 10 to another electronic device (control device 20) that controls the multiple detection devices 10. Therefore, the other electronic device (control device 20) can associate the location information of the detection device 10 transmitted from the test device 30 with the identifier of the detection device 10 that detects the light emitted by the light emitting unit 304 of the test device 30.

[0076] Next, the operation of the system 1 according to one embodiment will be described.

[0077] In the system 1 according to one embodiment, the control device 20 individually controls each of the multiple detector devices 10. Here, "individually controlling each of the multiple detector devices 10" means, for example, individually turning on or off or adjusting the sensitivity of at least one of the multiple detector devices 10. The control device 20 may receive detection signals from each of the multiple detector devices 10 in addition to actively controlling the multiple detector devices 10, or instead of actively controlling the multiple detector devices 10. For such control, an identifier is assigned to each of the multiple detector devices 10. Here, each of the multiple detector devices 10 may be assigned a unique identifier. The unique identifier assigned to each of the multiple detector devices 10 may be, for example, a Media Access Control (MAC) address or a Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) (registered trademark) address, or various other identifiers. In the system 1 according to one embodiment, by assigning a unique identifier (such as an address or ID) to each of the plurality of detector devices 10, the controller device 20 can control each of the plurality of detector devices 10 individually.

[0078] As such, the system 1 according to one embodiment may be configured to include a plurality of detector devices 10 each having an identifier, and a control device 20 that controls the plurality of detector devices 10 based on the respective identifiers. The control device 20 according to one embodiment controls the plurality of detector devices 10 each having an identifier based on the identifier. The control device 20 according to one embodiment can receive signals detected by the plurality of detector devices 10 each having an identifier, from each of the detector devices 10. In particular, the plurality of detector devices 10 may each have a unique identifier.

[0079] Here, for example, in order to arbitrarily control a detection device 10 installed at a location designated by a user, it is necessary to associate information about the location where the detection device 10 is installed with the identifier of the detection device 10. Also, for example, in order to arbitrarily receive a signal detected by a detection device 10 installed at a location designated by a user, it is necessary to associate information about the location where the detection device 10 is installed with the identifier of the detection device 10. In principle, it is possible to associate information about the locations where multiple detection devices 10 will be installed with the identifiers of the multiple detection devices 10 before each detection device 10 is installed. However, reliably installing detection devices 10 with pre-associated specific identifiers at the designated specific locations may increase personnel effort and / or costs. Furthermore, if a detection device 10 with pre-associated specific identifiers is mistakenly installed at a location other than the designated specific location, it may be necessary to later correct or change the location, which may also increase personnel effort and / or costs.

[0080] Therefore, it would be desirable to be able to install multiple detector devices 10 at their respective locations regardless of the identifiers previously assigned to each of the multiple detector devices 10. In a system 1 according to an embodiment, multiple detector devices 10 can be installed at their respective locations regardless of the identifiers previously assigned to each of the multiple detector devices 10 (physical addresses in the network). In a system 1 according to an embodiment, a control device 20 can determine the location of each of the multiple detector devices 10 after the multiple detector devices 10 are installed, and associate the location information with the previously assigned identifiers. After associating the location information of each of the multiple detector devices 10 with the previously assigned identifiers, the control device 20 may assign logical addresses in the network to each of the multiple detector devices 10.

[0081] Furthermore, after the plurality of detector devices 10 are installed at their respective locations, control device 20 may assign a logical address on the network to each of the plurality of detector devices 10, regardless of the identifier (physical address on the network) assigned in advance. In this case, control device 20 can determine the location of each of the plurality of detector devices 10 after installation, and associate the location information with the assigned logical address.

[0082] In this way, the control device 20 can individually control the multiple detector devices 10 using their respective logical addresses. Furthermore, the control device 20 can individually receive signals detected by the multiple detector devices 10. The multiple detector devices 10 and the control device 20 in the system 1 according to one embodiment will be further described below.

[0083] In the embodiment described below, it is assumed that each of the multiple detector devices 10 can be connected to a LAN. It is also assumed that the control device 20 can communicate with each of the multiple detector devices 10 using an IP address. It is assumed that an IP address has been assigned to each of the multiple detector devices 10 in advance. The control device 20 can receive signals detected by each of the multiple detector devices 10 using the IP address assigned to each of the multiple detector devices 10.

[0084] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the system 1 according to an embodiment.

[0085] In a system 1 according to an embodiment, first, a plurality of detector devices 10 each having a unique identifier are prepared, and the detector devices 10 are placed at designated positions. For example, as shown in Fig. 6, a total of N detector devices 10 (N is typically 2 or more), such as detector devices 10A to 10N, may be placed on the ceiling of a room Rm.

[0086] Once the detectors 10A to 10N have been placed at predetermined positions, a user such as an operator Op may register the position information of the detectors 10A to 10N, for example, using the test equipment 30 (and the terminal 40). Here, the position information of the detectors 10 may be information on the positions where the detectors 10 are actually installed, and specifically, various information may be adopted. For example, the position information of the detectors 10 may each have a position identifier (such as an ID or name) that identifies the installation position. Furthermore, the position information of the detectors 10 may be information that identifies the position on a virtual grid on the ceiling of the room where the detectors 10 are installed, for example. Furthermore, the position information of the detectors 10 may be information that identifies the virtual coordinates on the ceiling of the room where the detectors 10 are installed, for example. In one embodiment, the position information of the detectors 10 may be input or registered by a user such as an operator Op, for example, using a terminal 40 connected to the test equipment 30.

[0087] Once the multiple detector devices 10 have been placed (and their location information registered), the control device 20 may assign a unique IP address (logical address) to each of the multiple detector devices 10 by means of, for example, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). The logical address that the control device 20 assigns to each of the multiple detector devices 10 is not limited to an IP address, and may be another logical address, such as a KNX address on a KNX bus.

[0088] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example in which, after multiple detector devices 10 are placed, the control device 20 assigns a unique IP address to each of the multiple detector devices 10. In FIG. 7, a to j on the vertical axis may be used as indexes for convenient groups that may include multiple detector devices 10. Also, in FIG. 7, [1] to

[10] on the horizontal axis may be used as indexes for convenient sets (groups) that may include multiple detector devices 10. For example, in FIG. 7, the detector device 10 corresponding to index a[1] is assigned an IP address of 172.16.0.10. The detector device 10 corresponding to index a[2] is assigned an IP address of 172.16.0.11. Similarly, the detector device 10 corresponding to index b[1] is assigned an IP address of 172.16.0.20. The detector device 10 corresponding to index b[2] is assigned an IP address of 172.16.0.21. 7 shows an example in which 100 different IP addresses are assigned to 100 detector devices 10. In the system 1 according to one embodiment, a unique IP address may be assigned to each of the N detector devices 10.

[0089] The control device 20 may assign a unique IP address as shown in FIG. 7 to an identifier such as a MAC address possessed by each of the plurality of detector devices 10, and store such a correspondence relationship in the storage unit 206, for example.

[0090] At this point, control device 20 knows the IP address of each of the multiple detector devices 10, but is unable to determine the actual installation location of each of the multiple detector devices 10. Therefore, at this point, control device 20 cannot identify which detector device 10 sent a signal (e.g., a detection signal) transmitted from multiple detector devices 10 placed at arbitrary locations.

[0091] Next, a user such as an operator Op holds the test device 30 over one of the installed detection devices 10A to 10N from below, as shown in Fig. 6. In this case, the user such as an operator Op may position the test device 30 so that the light-shielding portion 312 of the test device 30 covers one of the detection devices 10A to 10N from below. Fig. 6 shows the state in which the test device 30 is held over the detection device 10B from below, and the light-shielding portion 312 of the test device 30 covers the detection device 10B from below.

[0092] In this situation, when the light-emitting unit 304 of the equipment to be tested 30 is turned on, the detector 10B detects the light emitted from the light-emitting unit 304. More specifically, first, when the light-emitting unit 304 of the equipment to be tested 30 is not turned on and the detector 10B is covered by the light-shielding unit 312 of the equipment to be tested 30, the detector 10B enters a state in which it hardly detects or only slightly detects ambient light (including light outside the light-shielding unit 312). In this state, when the light-emitting unit 304 of the equipment to be tested 30 is turned on, the detector 10B can detect the light from the light-emitting unit 304 without being significantly affected by ambient light (including light outside the light-shielding unit 312). Furthermore, in this situation, even if the light-emitting unit 304 of the equipment to be tested 30 is turned on, for example, the detector 10A or the detector 10C will not detect the light emitted from the light-emitting unit 304 of the equipment to be tested 30. 6, when the light-emitting unit 304 of the equipment under test 30 is turned on, it can be determined that the logical address of the detector 10 that does not detect the light from the light-emitting unit 304 (or a change in the light from the light-emitting unit 304) is not assigned to the detector 10B. On the other hand, when the light-emitting unit 304 of the equipment under test 30 is turned on in the situation shown in FIG. 6, it can be determined that the logical address of the detector 10 that detects the light from the light-emitting unit 304 (or a change in the light from the light-emitting unit 304) is assigned to the detector 10B.

[0093] In this case, the control device 20 may store the logical address of the detector 10 that detected the light (or a change in light) in association with the position information of the detector 10B. The control device 20 may also store the physical address, such as an identifier, of the detector 10 that detected the light (or a change in light) in association with the position information of the detector 10B.

[0094] By repeating the above operations while sequentially changing the detector 10 over which the user, such as an operator Op, holds the test equipment 30 from below, the logical addresses of all detectors 10 can be associated with the location information of those detectors 10.

[0095] When any one of the multiple detecting devices 10 is covered by the testing device 30, the testing device 30 may turn on the light-emitting unit 304 for a predetermined time, such as three seconds, and then turn it off. In this case, the testing device 30 may turn on and / or turn off the light-emitting unit 304 in response to an instruction from, for example, the control device 20 or the terminal 40. Here, the instruction from the control device 20 or the terminal 40 may be issued, for example, when a user such as an operator Op has completed the operation of covering any one of the detecting devices 10 with the testing device 30.

[0096] In this manner, when the light-emitting unit 304 of the equipment under test 30 is turned on and off while any one of the multiple detectors 10 is covered by the light-shielding unit 312 of the equipment under test 30, one of the detectors 10 detects the light (or a change in light) from the light-emitting unit 304. In this case, the control device 20 may associate the location information of the detector 10 covered by the equipment under test 30 with the IP address of the detector 10 that detected the light from the light-emitting unit 304. In this case, the control device 20 may also store the physical address, such as the identifier of the detector 10 that detected the light from the light-emitting unit 304, in association with the location information of the detector 10 covered by the equipment under test 30.

[0097] In the system 1 according to one embodiment, the test device 30 may transmit position information of at least one detection device to another electronic device (control device 20) that controls multiple detection devices 10. The test device 30 may also change the operation of the light-emitting unit 304. Here, changing the operation of the light-emitting unit 304 may include turning the light-emitting unit 304 on, off, blinking, or dimming.

[0098] In the system 1 according to one embodiment, the control device 20 may control a plurality of detector devices 10, each having an identifier, based on the identifier. In this case, the plurality of detector devices 10 may each have a unique identifier. The control device 20 may determine whether or not a change in the operation of another electronic device (e.g., a test device 30) relative to at least one detector device 10 among the plurality of detector devices 10 has been detected by the at least one detector device 10. When a change in the operation of another electronic device (e.g., a test device 30) is detected by the at least one detector device 10, the control device 20 may associate the identifier of the at least one detector device 10 with location information of the at least one detector device 10.

[0099] In one embodiment, the control device 20 may determine whether a change in the operation of another electronic device (e.g., test device 30) that emits light to at least one of the multiple detection devices 10 is detected by the at least one detection device 10. In this case, the control device 20 may determine whether the at least one detection device 10 detects whether the other electronic device (e.g., test device 30) has been turned on or off.

[0100] In one embodiment, a logical address (e.g., an IP address) may be assigned to at least one detector device 10 among the multiple detector devices 10. In this case, the control device 20 may associate the logical address assigned to the at least one detector device 10 with location information of the at least one detector device 10. Also, in this case, a unique logical address may be assigned to each of the multiple detector devices 10.

[0101] In one embodiment, the control device 20 may obtain position information of at least one detection device 10 from another electronic device (eg, test device 30).

[0102] Next, specific operations for realizing the above-described embodiment will be further described.

[0103] 8 is a flowchart illustrating a preparatory operation performed by the control device 20 according to one embodiment. The process shown in FIG. 8 may be a preparatory operation performed before a user such as an operator Op uses the test device 30 to identify the lit detection device 10.

[0104] When the operation shown in FIG. 8 starts, the processor 202 of the control device 20 acquires the position information of the detection device 10 from, for example, the terminal 40 connected to the test device 30 (step S11).

[0105] In step S11, the processor 202 may control the terminal 40 to prompt a user such as an operator Op to input or register position information of multiple detecting devices 10. For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the processor 202 may control the terminal 40 to display on a display unit or the like a screen that two-dimensionally reproduces the ceiling on which multiple detecting devices 10 are installed. In this case, the user such as the operator Op may use the terminal 40 that displays the screen shown in FIG. 9A (for example, by tapping on the screen of the terminal 40 or operating a key), and input, for example, the position 1 of the detecting device 10, as shown in FIG. 9B.

[0106] FIG. 9B shows a state in which, for example, when the detecting device 10 is placed at the upper left corner of the ceiling, it is input or registered that the detecting device 10 is placed at position 1 (the upper left corner) corresponding to the position of the screen displayed on the terminal 40.

[0107] Next, processor 202 determines whether or not the position information of all of detector devices 10 has been acquired (step S12). In step S12, when determining whether or not the position information of all of detector devices 10 has been acquired, the number of detector devices 10 to be installed may be specified in advance. In this case, processor 202 may determine whether or not the acquired position information has reached the specified number.

[0108] Furthermore, in step S12, processor 202 may determine whether a user such as operator Op has input that the position information of all detected devices 10 has been acquired. For example, as shown in Fig. 9C, it is assumed that a user such as operator Op has input or registered that four detected devices 10 are located at positions 1 to 4 corresponding to positions on the screen displayed on terminal 40. In this case, as shown in Fig. 9C, processor 202 may determine that the position information of all detected devices 10 has been acquired based on an input (such as pressing or tapping) to a "Register" button displayed on the screen of terminal 40.

[0109] If it is not determined in step S12 that the position information of all detected devices 10 has been acquired, the processor 202 returns to step S11 and continues acquiring the position information of the detected devices 10.

[0110] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S12 that the location information of all detected devices 10 has been acquired, processor 202 may assign a unique logical address (e.g., IP address) to each detected device 10 at each location (step S13) and end the processing shown in Fig. 8. When the processing of step S13 ends, processor 202 may store the assigned IP addresses in storage unit 206, for example, as shown in Fig. 7, and assign the assigned IP addresses to each detected device 10.

[0111] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation performed by the control device 20 according to one embodiment to associate location information with the detection device 10. The operation shown in FIG. 10 may be an operation that the control device 20 executes after the completion of the preparatory operation shown in FIG. 8.

[0112] 10 starts, a user such as an operator Op moves together with the test equipment 30 (and the terminal 40) to a position below the detector 10 for which position information is to be associated, and covers the detector 10 with the light-shielding part 312 of the test equipment 30. To prompt the user to perform such an operation, the processor 202 may display, for example, on the screen of the terminal 40, an instruction (guidance) to move below the designated detector 10 and cover the detector 10 with the test equipment 30.

[0113] 10 starts, the processor 202 determines whether to start an operation to associate the position information with the detector 10 (step S21). In step S21, the processor 202 may determine that the operation to associate the position information with the detector 10 has started, for example, based on a trigger from the terminal 40 or the test equipment 30 (such as the switch 308). For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, the processor 202 may determine that the operation to associate the position information with the detector 10 has started based on an input (such as pressing or tapping) for "Position 1" displayed on the screen of the terminal 40 followed by an input for "Execute." In this case, a user such as an operator Op may move under the detector 10 installed at Position 1, and when the operation of covering the detector 10 with the light-shielding unit 312 of the test equipment 30 is completed, input for "Execute" displayed on the screen of the terminal 40.

[0114] If it is determined in step S21 that the association operation has started, the processor 202 determines whether or not location information of the detector device 10 has been acquired (step S22). In step S22, the processor 202 may acquire the location information of the detector device 10 from another electronic device, such as the test device 30. If the location information of the detector device 10 cannot be acquired in step S22, the processor 202 may request the location information of the detector device 10 from the other electronic device, such as the test device 30.

[0115] When the position information of the detecting device 10 is acquired in step S22, the processor 202 controls the device under test 30 to change its operation, such as by turning on and off the light emitting unit 304 of the device under test 30 (step S23). In step S23, the processor 202 may display instructions or guidance (guidance) for changing the operation of the device under test 30, for example, on the screen of the terminal 40, to prompt the user to perform an operation to change the operation of the device under test 30. In other words, the user may perform an operation to change the operation of the device under test 30.

[0116] Next, the processor 202 associates the logical address of the detector 10 that detected the change in the operation of the test equipment 30 with the location information of the detector 10 (step S24). The processor 202 may store the result of the association in step S24 in the storage unit 106.

[0117] Thereafter, the processor 202 determines whether or not the association of the detector devices 10 installed at all positions has been completed (step S25). If the association of the detector devices 10 installed at all positions has been completed, the processor 202 may end the operation shown in Fig. 10. If the association of the detector devices 10 installed at all positions has not been completed, the processor 202 returns to step S21 and determines whether or not the association operation of the detector device 10 at the next position has been started.

[0118] In this case, a user such as an operator Op may move from under the detector 10 installed at position 1 to under the next detector 10. Then, when the operation of covering the detector 10 to which the operator Op moved with the light-shielding unit 312 of the test equipment 30 is completed, the user may input "execute" displayed on the screen of the terminal 40. For example, as shown in FIG. 11B , the processor 202 may determine that the operation of associating position information with the detector 10 has started based on an input (such as a press or a tap) for "position 4" displayed on the screen of the terminal 40 followed by an input for "execute." In this case, the user such as an operator Op may move under the detector 10 installed at position 4, and then the operation of covering the detector 10 installed at position 4 with the light-shielding unit 312 of the test equipment 30 may be completed.

[0119] As described above, the position information of the detector devices 10 arranged at all positions is associated with the logical addresses of the detector devices 10, so that the control device 20 can individually control the detector devices 10 arranged at any position. Furthermore, the control device 20 can individually receive signals detected by the multiple detector devices 10. That is, the control device 20 can identify which detector device 10 sent a signal (e.g., a detection signal) transmitted from multiple detector devices 10 arranged at any position. In this way, the control device 20 according to one embodiment can simply associate the position information of the detector devices 10 with the identifiers of the detectors 10.

[0120] The above-described embodiments are not limited to implementation as the detection device 10 and / or the control device 20 included in the system 1. For example, the above-described embodiments may be implemented as a system 1 including the detection device 10 and / or the control device 20. Furthermore, for example, the above-described embodiments may be implemented as a test device 30 used in the system 1. Furthermore, the above-described embodiments are not limited to implementation as devices such as the detection device 10 and / or the control device 20 included in the system 1. For example, the above-described embodiments may be implemented as a control method for an electronic device such as the control device 20 included in the system 1. Furthermore, for example, the above-described embodiments may be implemented as a program executed by an electronic device such as the control device 20 included in the system 1, or as a storage medium or recording medium on which the program is recorded.

[0121] While the present disclosure has been described based on various drawings and examples, it should be noted that those skilled in the art would easily be able to make various modifications and alterations based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications and alterations are within the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the functions contained in each functional unit can be rearranged so as not to cause logical inconsistencies. Multiple functional units may be combined into one or divided. The above-described embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to faithful implementation of each of the described embodiments, but may be implemented by combining features or omitting some features as appropriate. In other words, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations based on the present disclosure. Therefore, these modifications and alterations are within the scope of the present disclosure. For example, in each embodiment, each functional unit, means, step, etc. can be added to other embodiments so as not to cause logical inconsistencies, or can be replaced with each functional unit, means, step, etc. of other embodiments. Furthermore, in each embodiment, multiple functional units, means, steps, etc. can be combined into one or divided into two or more. Furthermore, each of the above-described embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to being implemented faithfully according to each of the described embodiments, but can also be implemented by combining each feature or omitting some of them as appropriate.

[0122] In the above-described embodiment, the detector 10 has been described as a device that detects light. However, in one embodiment, the detector 10 may detect something other than light. For example, the detector 10 may include various sensors that perform various types of detection, such as a human presence sensor, an infrared sensor, a temperature sensor, or an electromagnetic wave sensor. In this case, various output units may be provided instead of the light-emitting unit 304 of the test device 30. For example, if the detector 10 includes a human presence sensor, the test device 30 may include a heat output unit and / or an infrared output unit instead of the light-emitting unit 304. For example, if the detector 10 includes an electromagnetic wave sensor, the test device 30 may include an electromagnetic wave output unit instead of the light-emitting unit 304. The test device 30 may include an output unit that outputs the target detected by each detector 10 instead of the light-emitting unit 304. [Explanation of symbols]

[0123] 1 System 10. Detection equipment 100 sensors 102 processors 104 Sensor control circuit 106 Storage section 108 Communications Department 20 Control Equipment 202 processors 204 Display section 206 Memory section 208 Communications Department 210 Operation section 30 Test Equipment 302 processor 304 Light-emitting part 306 Connection 308 Switch 312 Light blocking section 314 Recess 316 Support rod 320 Main body support 322 Support mounting screw 40 terminals 50 Focusing device 60 Wireless Repeater

Claims

1. An electronic device that controls a plurality of detecting devices each having an identifier based on the identifier, An electronic device that, when a change in the operation of another electronic device relative to at least one of the plurality of detection devices is detected by the at least one detection device, associates an identifier of the at least one detection device with location information of the at least one detection device.

2. each of the plurality of detection devices has a unique identifier; The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of detection devices are controlled based on the identifier.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein a logical address is assigned to at least one of the plurality of detector devices, and the logical address assigned to the at least one detector device is associated with position information of the at least one detector device.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3 , wherein a unique logical address is assigned to each of the plurality of detection devices.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the position information of the at least one detecting device is obtained from the other electronic device.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein when a change in the operation of another electronic device that emits light to at least one of the plurality of detection devices is detected by the at least one detection device, an identifier of the at least one detection device is associated with location information of the at least one detection device.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6 , wherein when the at least one detector detects that the other electronic device has been turned on or off, an identifier of the at least one detector is associated with location information of the at least one detector.

8. A method for controlling an electronic device that controls a plurality of detecting devices, each having an identifier, based on the identifiers, comprising: A control method comprising a step of associating an identifier of at least one of the plurality of detection devices with location information of the at least one detection device when the at least one detection device detects a change in the operation of another electronic device relative to the at least one detection device.

9. An electronic device that controls a plurality of detecting devices each having an identifier based on the identifier, A program that, when a change in the operation of another electronic device relative to at least one of the plurality of detection devices is detected by the at least one detection device, executes a step of associating an identifier of the at least one detection device with location information of the at least one detection device.

10. a plurality of detection devices each having an identifier; an electronic device that controls the plurality of detection devices based on the identifiers; A system comprising: The system, wherein when a change in the operation of at least one of the plurality of detection devices relative to another electronic device is detected by the at least one detection device, the electronic device associates an identifier of the at least one detection device with location information of the at least one detection device.

11. a light-shielding unit that at least partially shields at least one of the plurality of detecting devices from light; a light-emitting unit that emits light to the at least one detecting device within the light-shielding unit; An electronic device comprising: An electronic device that transmits position information of the at least one detecting device to another electronic device that controls the plurality of detecting devices, and changes the operation of the light-emitting unit.

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