Setting information output system, luminaire, lighting control system, setting information output method, and program

Abstract

To provide a setting information output system capable of setting at least one of brightness and color of output light of a luminaire so as to meet a user's intention.SOLUTION: The setting information outputting system includes first obtaining unit 22a which obtains identification information of lighting device 50 including light emitter 51 and optical member 52 provided on a light emission side of light emitter 51, second obtaining unit 22b which obtains control instruction information for lighting device 50, processor 22c which generates setting information to be set in lighting device 50 based on characteristic information related to outputted light of lighting device 50 and associated with the obtained identification information, and the obtained instruction information, and outputter 22d which outputs the generated setting information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a lighting control system. [Background technology]

[0002] In theaters or concert halls, lighting effects are produced by changing the dimming level and light emission color of lighting devices. Regarding lighting effects, Patent Document 1 discloses a lighting control console that can reproduce a desired light color. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2022-178569 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention provides a setting information output system and the like that can set at least one of the brightness and color of output light of a lighting fixture in accordance with a user's intention. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A setting information output system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first acquisition unit that acquires identification information of a lighting fixture having a light-emitting unit and an optical element provided on the light-emitting side of the light-emitting unit, a second acquisition unit that acquires instruction information for controlling the lighting fixture, a processing unit that generates setting information to be set in the lighting fixture based on characteristic information regarding the output light of the lighting fixture associated with the acquired identification information and the acquired instruction information, and an output unit that outputs the generated setting information.

[0006] A lighting fixture according to one aspect of the present invention includes a communication unit that communicates with the setting information output system, and a control unit that performs control based on the setting information received by the communication unit.

[0007] A lighting control system according to one aspect of the present invention includes the setting information output system and the lighting fixture.

[0008] A setting information output method according to one embodiment of the present invention is a setting information output method executed by a computer system, and includes a first acquisition step of acquiring identification information of a lighting fixture having a light-emitting unit and an optical element provided on the light-emitting side of the light-emitting unit, a second acquisition step of acquiring control instruction information for the lighting fixture, a processing step of generating setting information to be set in the lighting fixture based on characteristic information regarding the output light of the lighting fixture associated with the acquired identification information and the acquired instruction information, and an output step of outputting the generated setting information.

[0009] A program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program for causing the computer system to execute the setting information output method. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] The setting information output system etc. of the present invention can set (correct) at least one of the brightness and color of the output light of a lighting fixture so as to conform to the user's intention. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a lighting control system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a dimming curve. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram of a first operation example of the lighting control system according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram of a second operation example of the lighting control system according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining correction of the dimming instruction value for each light emitting element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, component placement and connection forms, steps, and step order shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. Furthermore, among the components in the following embodiments, components not recited in independent claims will be described as optional components.

[0013] It should be noted that the drawings are schematic diagrams and are not necessarily strict illustrations. In addition, in the drawings, substantially the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions may be omitted or simplified.

[0014] (Embodiment) [composition] First, the configuration of a lighting control system according to an embodiment will be described below. Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a lighting control system according to an embodiment.

[0015] Lighting control system 10 is a system that controls lighting fixtures 50 used for performances installed in facilities such as stages, television studios, or stadiums. Lighting control system 10 is used for lighting performances in plays, concert events, television program recordings, and the like. As shown in FIG. 1 , lighting control system 10 includes a dimmer console 20, a control device 30, a dimmer panel 40, a plurality of lighting fixtures 50, a characteristics information management server 60, and an information processing server 70. There is no particular limit to the number of lighting fixtures 50 that lighting control system 10 includes, and lighting control system 10 only needs to include at least one lighting fixture 50.

[0016] Dimmer table 20 receives a user operation for controlling lighting device 50 from the user, and transmits a control command for controlling lighting device 50 to the control device in accordance with the received operation. Dimmer table 20 is an example of an operation device operated by a user. Dimmer table 20 includes input receiving unit 21, information processing unit 22, storage unit 23, display unit 24, and communication unit 25.

[0017] Input receiving unit 21 receives user input for controlling lighting device 50. Input receiving unit 21 includes, for example, multiple faders, a touch panel, a mouse, a keyboard, and a microphone. The multiple faders may be physical faders or faders (virtual faders) that are GUIs including a touch panel.

[0018] Information processing unit 22 performs information processing for controlling lighting device 50, such as transmitting setting information to control device 30 in response to user input. Information processing unit 22 includes, as functional components, first acquisition unit 22a, second acquisition unit 22b, processing unit 22c, and output unit 22d. The functions of first acquisition unit 22a, second acquisition unit 22b, processing unit 22c, and output unit 22d are realized, for example, by a microcomputer or processor constituting information processing unit 22 executing a computer program stored in storage unit 23.

[0019] The storage unit 23 is a storage device that stores computer programs and the like executed by the information processing unit 22. The storage unit 23 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory.

[0020] The display unit 24 displays images and the like required for controlling lighting fixtures. The display unit 24 is realized by a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) panel, for example.

[0021] The communication unit 25 includes a first communication circuit (first communication module) for the dimmer console 20 to communicate with the control device 30 through a local communication network, and a second communication circuit (second communication module) for the dimmer console 20 to communicate with a server device through a wide area communication network 80 such as the Internet. Each of the first communication circuit and the second communication circuit is, for example, a wired communication circuit for performing wired communication, but may also be a wireless communication circuit for performing wireless communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standards used for communication by the first communication circuit and the second communication circuit.

[0022] The control device 30 receives setting information from the dimmer console 20 and controls the lighting fixtures 50 by transmitting the received setting information to the dimmer panel 40. The control device 30 may be built into the dimmer console 20, in which case the lighting control system 10 does not need to include the control device 30.

[0023] Dimmer panel 40 supplies power to multiple lighting fixtures 50. It also converts setting information received from control device 30 into a format suitable for lighting fixtures 50 and transmits the converted information to lighting fixtures 50. Dimmer panel 40 is an example of a dimmer.

[0024] Lighting fixture 50 is a lighting device for stage effects, specifically a spotlight or a moving light. Lighting fixture 50 is capable of changing its dimming level and emitted color. Lighting fixture 50 includes light-emitting unit 51, optical member 52, communication unit 53, control unit 54, and memory unit 55.

[0025] Light-emitting unit 51 is a light source of lighting device 50 that includes a light-emitting element that emits red light (hereinafter also referred to as a red light-emitting element), a light-emitting element that emits blue light (hereinafter also referred to as a blue light-emitting element), and a light-emitting element that emits green light (hereinafter also referred to as a green light-emitting element). The color of emitted light can be changed, for example, by independently controlling the brightness of the light-emitting elements of each color. The light-emitting elements are, for example, light-emitting diode (LED) elements, but may also be organic electroluminescence (EL) elements.

[0026] The optical member 52 is provided on the light emitting side of the light emitting section 51, and provides predetermined optical characteristics to the light emitted by the light emitting section 51. Specifically, the optical member 52 is a lens or the like.

[0027] Communication unit 53 is a communication circuit that enables lighting fixture 50 to communicate with dimmer console 20 via dimmer panel 40 and control device 30 over a local communication network. Specifically, communication unit 53 receives setting information transmitted by dimmer console 20 via control device 30 and dimmer panel 40. Communication unit 53 also transmits characteristic information that indicates the light-emitting characteristics of lighting fixture 50, which is stored in memory unit 55, to dimmer console 20 via dimmer panel 40 and control device 30. Communication unit 53 is, for example, a wired communication circuit that performs wired communication, but may also be a wireless communication circuit that performs wireless communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard used for communication by communication unit 53.

[0028] The control unit 54 controls the light emission of the light emitting unit 51 based on the setting information received by the communication unit 53. The control unit 54 is realized by, for example, a microcomputer, but may also be realized by a processor or a dedicated circuit. The functions of the control unit 54 are realized by hardware such as a microcomputer or processor constituting the control unit 54 executing a computer program (software) stored in the storage unit 55.

[0029] Memory unit 55 is a storage device that stores information used to control light emission of light-emitting unit 51. Memory unit 55 also stores characteristic information that indicates the characteristics of the output light of lighting device 50 (light emitted by light-emitting unit 51 and given predetermined optical characteristics by optical member 52). Memory unit 55 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory.

[0030] In Operation Example 1 described below, the characteristic information is the dimming characteristic of lighting device 50, or more specifically, a dimming curve. The dimming curve is information that indicates the relationship between the brightness of the light output from lighting device 50 (the brightness of light that takes into account the characteristics of not only light-emitting unit 51 but also optical member 52) and the dimming instruction value. The dimming curve also indicates the dimming instruction value at which lighting device 50 starts to turn on.

[0031] In addition, in Operation Example 2 described below, the characteristic information is color adjustment information used to adjust the color of the light output from lighting device 50. The color adjustment information is information that indicates the dimming curves of the red, blue, and green light-emitting elements that make up light-emitting unit 51, and the chromaticity (specifically, chromaticity coordinates, etc.) of the emitted color (monochromatic light) of each light-emitting element. Note that the dimming curve in the color adjustment information also indicates the relationship between the brightness of light and the dimming instruction value, taking into account the characteristics of not only light-emitting unit 51 but also optical member 52.

[0032] The characteristic information management server 60 is a cloud computer that manages the characteristic information of the lighting fixtures 50 and provides the characteristic information to the dimmer console 20. The characteristic information is managed, for example, for each identification information of the lighting fixture 50 (identification information indicating the model, such as the product number or model number). Note that the lighting control system 10 may or may not include the characteristic information management server 60 as needed.

[0033] The information processing server 70 is a cloud computer that cooperates with the dimmer table 20. Some or all of the functions of the dimmer table 20 described in the following embodiments may be executed by the information processing server 70. Note that the lighting control system 10 may include the information processing server 70 as needed, or may not include the information processing server 70.

[0034] [Example 1] In lighting control system 10, there may be a case where multiple lighting fixtures 50, including a mixture of different models, are controlled to generate a single lighting scene. In such a case, the multiple lighting fixtures 50 have different dimming curves, which results in variations in the brightness of the light emitted by the multiple lighting fixtures 50. Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of a dimming curve.

[0035] 2, the vertical axis represents the brightness of light emitted by lighting fixture 50, and the horizontal axis represents the dimming instruction value for lighting fixture 50. The dimming instruction value is, for example, a DMX level (0 to 255). Three dimming curves, dimming curve A, dimming curve B, and dimming curve C, are shown in FIG.

[0036] If multiple lighting fixtures 50 include lighting fixture A that emits light according to dimming curve A, lighting fixture B that emits light according to dimming curve B, and lighting fixture C that emits light according to dimming curve C, when a user sets dimming instruction value XB, lighting fixture A will emit light at brightness YA, lighting fixture B will emit light at brightness YB, and lighting fixture C will emit light at brightness YC. In other words, the brightness of the light emitted by the multiple lighting fixtures 50 will vary.

[0037] Therefore, in lighting control system 10, dimmer console 20 calculates individual dimming instruction values ​​for each of multiple lighting fixtures 50, taking into account the dimming curves of each of the multiple lighting fixtures 50. Below, a first operational example of lighting control system 10 like this is described. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram of operation example 1. In operation example 1, for the sake of simplicity, it is assumed that lighting fixture 50 has a dimming function but does not have a function to change the emitted color (the emitted color cannot be changed).

[0038] The memory unit 55 of each of the multiple lighting fixtures 50 pre-stores identification information and a designed dimming curve for that lighting fixture 50. The identification information is, for example, information indicating the type (model) of the lighting fixture 50, but may also be information that can identify an individual lighting fixture 50 (information unique to each lighting fixture 50). The dimming curve is information that indicates the relationship between the brightness of the output light of the lighting fixture 50 (brightness that takes into account the characteristics of not only the light-emitting unit 51 but also the optical member 52) and the dimming instruction value.

[0039] First acquirer 22a of dimmer console 20 acquires identification information of lighting fixture 50 and a dimming curve of lighting fixture 50 from lighting fixture 50 by communicating with lighting fixture 50 using communication unit 25, for example, when initially registering lighting fixture 50 to dimmer console 20 (S11). This communication is, for example, RDM (Remote Device Management) communication, but may be other communication.

[0040] Processing unit 22c stores the acquired identification information of lighting fixture 50 and the registration information associated with the dimming curve in storage unit 23 (S12).

[0041] Furthermore, the user instructs generation of a lighting scene by making a predetermined input to the input receiving unit 21. The processing unit 22c generates the instructed lighting scene and stores scene information indicated by the generated lighting scene in the storage unit 23 (S13).

[0042] Thereafter, the user inputs instruction information for instructing execution of the lighting scene generated in step S12 (in other words, instruction information for controlling lighting devices 50) to input receiving unit 21. Second acquisition unit 22b acquires the instruction information (S14).

[0043] Processing unit 22c reads from storage unit 23 scene information for the lighting scene instructed to be executed by the acquired instruction information, and generates setting information to be set for each of the plurality of lighting devices 50 to be controlled based on the read scene information (S15). The setting information is information for setting the brightness of light emitted by lighting device 50, in other words, control information for controlling the brightness of light emitted by lighting device 50. Output unit 22d outputs (transmits) the generated setting information to each of the plurality of lighting devices 50 using communication unit 25 (S16).

[0044] The communication unit 53 of each of the lighting devices 50 receives the setting information for that lighting device 50, and the control unit 54 causes the light-emitting unit 51 to emit light based on the received setting information (S17).

[0045] In step S15, the dimming instruction value for a certain lighting device 50 is corrected based on the dimming curve associated with the identification information of the lighting device 50 (the identification information acquired in step S11) in the registration information.

[0046] For example, suppose that a user has created a lighting scene with the intention of dimming curve B in FIG. 2, and that there is a timing during execution of the lighting scene when lighting device 50 emits light based on dimming instruction value XB.

[0047] In this case, if the dimming curve of lighting fixture 50 is dimming curve A, the dimming instruction value included in the setting information sent to lighting fixture 50 at the above timing will be XA, not XB. If the dimming curve of lighting fixture 50 is dimming curve B, the dimming instruction value included in the setting information sent to lighting fixture 50 at the above timing will be XB (uncorrected). If the dimming curve of lighting fixture 50 is dimming curve C, the dimming instruction value included in the setting information sent to lighting fixture 50 at the above timing will be XC, not XB.

[0048] As a result, each of the multiple lighting devices 50 emits light at brightness YB regardless of which of the dimming curves A, B, and C the lighting device 50 is using. In other words, lighting control system 10 can reduce variations in the brightness of light emitted by the multiple lighting devices 50. In other words, lighting control system 10 can automatically cause multiple lighting devices 50 with different dimming curves to emit light at the same brightness. Furthermore, lighting control system 10 corrects the dimming instruction value based on the dimming curve that indicates the characteristics of the light output from the lighting device 50, thereby reducing variations in the brightness of light emitted by the multiple lighting devices 50 more effectively than a configuration that corrects the dimming instruction value based on the dimming curve that indicates the characteristics of light emitted by the light-emitting unit 51 (light-emitting element).

[0049] 2, each dimming curve specifies a dimming instruction value (hereinafter also referred to as a "light-on start value") at which a lighting fixture 50 starts to turn on (emit light), but the light-on start value differs for each dimming curve. Therefore, in a scene in which multiple lighting fixtures 50 are to be faded in simultaneously, processing unit 22c can synchronize the light-on start timings of multiple lighting fixtures 50 having different dimming curves, and can also synchronize the fade-in brightness of multiple lighting fixtures 50 by using the correction described above after the lighting fixtures 50 start to turn on. In lighting performances, when multiple lighting fixtures 50 are to be faded in simultaneously, it is highly required that the light-on start timings of multiple lighting fixtures 50 be synchronized. Lighting control system 10 can meet this requirement.

[0050] Similarly, processing unit 22c can synchronize the brightness fade-out of multiple lighting devices 50 and synchronize the timing of their turn-off. In lighting design, when multiple lighting devices 50 are to be simultaneously faded out, it is highly desirable that the timing of the turn-off of multiple lighting devices 50 be synchronized. Lighting control system 10 can meet this requirement.

[0051] [Example 2] Furthermore, lighting device 50 can change the color of light emitted by independently controlling the brightness of the light emitted by the red, blue, and green light-emitting elements. In other words, the color of the light output from lighting device 50 is determined by a mixture of red, blue, and green light. Because the colors (chromaticity) of the red, blue, and green light may differ from lighting device 50 to lighting device 50, it is difficult for the user to adjust the color of the light output from lighting device 50 as intended.

[0052] In response to this, lighting control system 10 acquires color adjustment information indicating the dimming curves of each of the red, blue, and green light-emitting elements and the chromaticity (specifically, chromaticity coordinates, etc.) of the emitted color (monochromatic light) of each light-emitting element, thereby assisting the user in outputting light of the color intended by lighting device 50. A second operational example of such lighting control system 10 will now be described. Figure 4 is a sequence diagram of the second operational example.

[0053] The storage unit 55 of each of the lighting fixtures 50 stores in advance the identification information of the lighting fixture 50 and design color adjustment information.

[0054] First acquirer 22a of dimmer console 20 acquires the identification information of lighting fixture 50 and the color adjustment information of lighting fixture 50 from lighting fixture 50 by communicating with lighting fixture 50 using communication unit 25, such as when initially registering lighting fixture 50 to dimmer console 20 (S21). This communication may be, for example, RDM communication, but other communication methods may also be used. As described above, the chromaticity adjustment information includes the chromaticity coordinates of the emitted colors of each of multiple types of light-emitting elements having different emitted colors, and the dimming curves of each of the multiple types of light-emitting elements. The chromaticity coordinates and the dimming curve indicated by the chromaticity adjustment information are determined taking into consideration the characteristics of not only the light-emitting elements but also the optical member 52.

[0055] Processing unit 22c stores the acquired identification information of lighting device 50 and registration information that associates the color adjustment information in storage unit 23 (S22).

[0056] Furthermore, the user instructs generation of a lighting scene by making a predetermined input to the input receiving unit 21. The processing unit 22c generates the instructed lighting scene and stores scene information indicated by the generated lighting scene in the storage unit 23 (S23).

[0057] Thereafter, the user inputs instruction information for instructing execution of the lighting scene generated in step S22 (in other words, instruction information for controlling lighting devices 50) to input receiving unit 21. Second acquisition unit 22b acquires the instruction information (S24).

[0058] Processing unit 22c reads from storage unit 23 scene information of the lighting scene instructed to be executed by the acquired instruction information, and generates setting information to be set for lighting device 50 to be controlled based on the read scene information (S25). The setting information is information used by lighting device 50 to set the emission color, in other words, control information for controlling the emission color of lighting device 50. Output unit 22d outputs (transmits) the generated setting information to lighting device 50 using communication unit 25 (S26).

[0059] The communication unit 53 of each of the plurality of lighting devices 50 receives the setting information for that lighting device 50, and the control unit 54 causes the light-emitting unit 51 to emit light based on the received setting information (S27).

[0060] In step S25, the dimming instruction values ​​for the red, blue, and green light-emitting elements of lighting device 50 are corrected based on the color adjustment information associated with the identification information of lighting device 50 (the identification information acquired in step S21) in the registration information. Fig. 5 is a diagram illustrating the correction of the dimming instruction values ​​for each light-emitting element.

[0061] For example, suppose that a user generates an emission color (chromaticity coordinate: Ca) in a lighting scene by specifying a dimming instruction value when the chromaticity coordinate of the output light of a red light-emitting element is Ra, the chromaticity coordinate of the output light of a blue light-emitting element is Ba, and the chromaticity coordinate of the output light of a green light-emitting element is Ga. The chromaticity coordinates Ra, Ba, and Ga and the dimming instruction value specified by the user are stored in storage unit 23 as scene information, and the chromaticity coordinate Ca can be calculated from the scene information.

[0062] In contrast, assume that the color adjustment information indicates that the chromaticity coordinates of the output light from the red light-emitting elements of lighting device 50 are Rb, the chromaticity coordinates of the output light from the blue light-emitting elements are Bb, and the chromaticity coordinates of the output light from the green light-emitting elements are Gb. In this case, the dimming instruction values ​​for the red, blue, and green light-emitting elements of lighting device 50 are corrected based on the scene information and the color adjustment information so that the chromaticity coordinates of the output light from lighting device 50 are calculated to be Ca.

[0063] This allows lighting device 50 to output light of the color intended by the user, which corresponds to chromaticity coordinate Ca. In other words, lighting control system 10 can assist the user in causing lighting device 50 to output light of the color intended by the user.

[0064] Furthermore, in lighting control system 10, the dimming instruction value is corrected based on color adjustment information corresponding to the characteristics of the light output from lighting device 50, so the color of the light output from lighting device 50 can be made closer to the color intended by the user than in a configuration in which the dimming instruction value is corrected based on color adjustment information corresponding to the characteristics of the light emitted by light-emitting unit 51 (light-emitting element).

[0065] In Operation Example 2, an example was described in which one lighting fixture 50 outputs light of the color intended by the user. However, as in Operation Example 1, this can also be applied when multiple lighting fixtures 50 of different models want to emit light of the same color.

[0066] In addition, in operation example 2, the light-emitting unit 51 of the lighting device 50 includes a red light-emitting element, a blue light-emitting element, and a green light-emitting element, and the color of the light output from the lighting device 50 is realized by mixing the red light, the blue light, and the green light, but such a configuration is not required.

[0067] For example, the light-emitting unit 51 of the lighting device 50 may include a red light-emitting element, a blue light-emitting element, a green light-emitting element, and a white light-emitting element, and the color of the light output from the lighting device 50 may be a mixture of red light, blue light, green light, and white light. The light-emitting unit 51 of the lighting device 50 may include a red light-emitting element, a blue light-emitting element, and a yellow light-emitting element, and the color of the light output from the lighting device 50 may be a mixture of red light, blue light, and yellow light. The light-emitting unit 51 of the lighting device 50 may include a red light-emitting element, a blue light-emitting element, a green light-emitting element, and a yellow light-emitting element, and the color of the light output from the lighting device 50 may be a mixture of red light, blue light, green light, and yellow light. In other words, the types of colors of the light-emitting elements included in the light-emitting unit 51 are not particularly limited.

[0068] [Modification of characteristic information] In the above-described operation examples 1 and 2, first acquirer 22a of dimmer console 20 acquires characteristic information (dimming curve or color adjustment information) related to the output light of lighting device 50 from lighting device 50 by communicating with lighting device 50. However, the method for acquiring characteristic information is not limited to this method.

[0069] For example, first acquirer 22a may communicate with characteristic information management server 60 to acquire characteristic information from characteristic information management server 60. In this case, first acquirer 22a can acquire characteristic information of lighting device 50 by communicating with lighting device 50 and requesting characteristic information associated with identification information acquired from lighting device 50 from characteristic information management server 60. Note that first acquirer 22a may attempt to acquire characteristic information from lighting device 50, and if unable to acquire the characteristic information, request characteristic information from characteristic information management server 60.

[0070] Alternatively, the characteristic information may be manually input by a user to the light dimmer table 20 or the control device 30, and the first acquisition unit 22a may acquire the manually input characteristic information. The characteristic information may be manually input to an information terminal (not shown), such as a personal computer, that cooperates with the light dimmer table 20, and the first acquisition unit 22a may acquire the manually input characteristic information.

[0071] In this way, the first acquisition unit 22a may acquire the characteristic information from a system (device) different from the lighting fixture 50, such as the characteristic information management server 60, the dimmer table 20, the control device 30, and an information terminal (not shown), and in this case, the characteristic information does not need to be stored in advance in the memory unit 55 of the lighting fixture 50.

[0072] In the above embodiment, it has been described that characteristic information differs for each model of lighting fixture 50 and is managed for each model. However, because characteristic information varies between individual lighting fixtures even within the same model, it may also be managed for each individual lighting fixture.

[0073] For example, if the characteristic information of a lighting fixture 50 is measured when the lighting fixture 50 is manufactured and stored in the storage unit 55, the first acquisition unit 22a can acquire the characteristic information of the lighting fixture 50 by communicating with the lighting fixture 50. Alternatively, if the characteristic information of the lighting fixture 50 is measured when the lighting fixture 50 is manufactured and the identification information of the lighting fixture 50 and the measured characteristic information are associated with each other and stored in the characteristic information management server 60, the first acquisition unit 22a can acquire the characteristic information of the lighting fixture 50 by communicating with the characteristic information management server 60 and requesting the characteristic information of the lighting fixture 50 using the identification information of the lighting fixture 50.

[0074] [Configuration variations] In the above embodiment, the dimming instruction value is corrected by the dimmer console 20. However, the dimming instruction value may be corrected by the control device 30, the dimmer panel 40, or the information processing server 70. In addition, if the lighting control system 10 includes another device (such as a personal computer that complements the functions of the dimmer console 20 or the control device 30), the dimming instruction value may be corrected by the other device. Hereinafter, a system including a device that corrects the dimming instruction value will also be referred to as a user setting information output system. The setting information output system may be realized by a single device or multiple devices.

[0075] The dimming instruction value may be corrected by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) installed in any of the above devices. The AI ​​may be realized by a machine learning model, for example, but the specific manner in which the AI ​​is realized is not particularly limited.

[0076] Although the lighting control system 10 has been described as controlling the lighting fixtures 50 for performance purposes, it may also control lighting fixtures 50 for purposes other than performance purposes.

[0077] [Effects, etc.] Hereinafter, examples of inventions that can be obtained from the disclosure of this specification will be given, and the effects and the like that can be obtained from these inventions will be explained.

[0078] Invention 1 is a setting information output system comprising: a first acquisition unit 22a that acquires identification information of a lighting fixture 50 having a light-emitting unit 51 and an optical element 52 provided on the light-emitting side of the light-emitting unit 51; a second acquisition unit 22b that acquires control instruction information for the lighting fixture 50; a processing unit 22c that generates setting information to be set in the lighting fixture 50 based on characteristic information regarding the output light of the lighting fixture 50 associated with the acquired identification information and the acquired instruction information; and an output unit 22d that outputs the generated setting information.

[0079] Such a setting information output system generates and outputs setting information based on characteristic information regarding the output light of lighting device 50, thereby enabling setting (correction) of at least one of the brightness and color of the output light of lighting device 50 to conform to the user's intentions.

[0080] Invention 2 is the setting information output system of Invention 1, in which the characteristic information includes dimming characteristics.

[0081] Such a setting information output system generates and outputs setting information based on the dimming characteristics of the output light of lighting device 50, thereby allowing the brightness of the output light of lighting device 50 to be set in accordance with the user's intentions.

[0082] Invention 3 is the setting information output system of Invention 2, wherein the dimming characteristics include a dimming curve.

[0083] Such a setting information output system generates and outputs setting information based on the dimming curve of the output light of lighting device 50, thereby enabling the brightness of the output light of lighting device 50 to be set in accordance with the user's intentions.

[0084] A fourth aspect of the present invention is the setting information output system of any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the characteristic information includes a dimming instruction value at which lighting device 50 starts to turn on.

[0085] Such a setting information output system generates and outputs setting information based on the dimming instruction value at which lighting device 50 starts to turn on, making it possible to set the timing at which lighting device 50 starts to turn on in accordance with the user's intentions.

[0086] Invention 5 is a setting information output system according to any one of Inventions 1 to 4, in which the light-emitting unit 51 includes multiple types of light-emitting elements with different emission colors, and the characteristic information includes the chromaticity of the emission color of each of the multiple types of light-emitting elements.

[0087] Such a setting information output system generates and outputs setting information based on the chromaticity of the emitted color of each of multiple types of light-emitting elements, thereby making it possible to set the color of the output light of lighting device 50 in accordance with the user's intentions.

[0088] A sixth aspect of the present invention is the setting information output system of any one of the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, wherein first acquisition unit 22a acquires the identification information by communicating with lighting fixture 50.

[0089] Such a setting information output system can acquire the identification information of lighting fixture 50 by communicating with lighting fixture 50.

[0090] A seventh invention is the setting information output system of any one of the first to fifth inventions, wherein first acquisition unit 22a acquires the characteristic information through communication with lighting fixture 50.

[0091] Such a setting information output system can acquire characteristic information from lighting fixture 50 through communication with lighting fixture 50.

[0092] Invention 8 is the setting information output system of Invention 6 or 7, in which the communication includes RDM communication.

[0093] Such a setting information output system can acquire characteristic information from lighting fixture 50 through RDM communication.

[0094] A ninth invention is the setting information output system of any one of the first to sixth inventions, in which first acquisition unit 22a acquires characteristic information from a system other than lighting device 50.

[0095] Such a setting information output system can acquire characteristic information from systems other than lighting fixture 50.

[0096] Invention 10 is lighting fixture 50 including communication unit 53 that communicates with the setting information output system of any one of Inventions 1 to 9, and control unit 54 that performs control based on the setting information received by communication unit 53.

[0097] Such lighting device 50 can emit light at a brightness and / or color that meets the user's intentions by being controlled based on setting information output based on characteristic information regarding the output light of lighting device 50.

[0098] An eleventh invention is a lighting control system 10 including a setting information output system according to any one of the first to ninth inventions and a lighting fixture 50.

[0099] Such a lighting control system 10 can set at least one of the brightness and color of the light output from the lighting fixture 50 in accordance with the user's intention.

[0100] Invention 12 is a setting information output method executed by a computer system, comprising: a first acquisition step of acquiring identification information of a lighting fixture 50 having a light-emitting unit 51 and an optical element 52 provided on the light-emitting side of the light-emitting unit 51; a second acquisition step of acquiring control instruction information for the lighting fixture 50; a processing step of generating setting information to be set in the lighting fixture 50 based on characteristic information regarding the output light of the lighting fixture 50 associated with the acquired identification information and the acquired instruction information; and an output step of outputting the generated setting information.

[0101] This setting information output method allows the brightness and / or color of the light output from lighting device 50 to be set in accordance with the user's intentions.

[0102] A thirteenth aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer system to execute the setting information output method of the twelfth aspect of the present invention.

[0103] Such a program allows the computer system to set at least one of the brightness and color of the light output from the lighting fixture 50 in accordance with the user's intentions.

[0104] (Other embodiments) Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments.

[0105] In the above embodiment, the lighting control system is realized by a plurality of devices, but it may be realized as a single device. When the lighting control system is realized by a plurality of devices, the components of the lighting control system described in the above embodiment may be distributed among the plurality of devices in any manner.

[0106] In the above-described embodiment, the processing performed by a specific processing unit may be performed by another processing unit. The order of multiple processing operations may be changed, or multiple processing operations may be performed in parallel.

[0107] In the above-described embodiments, each component may be realized by executing a software program suitable for that component, or by a program execution unit such as a CPU or processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or semiconductor memory.

[0108] Furthermore, each component may be realized by hardware. Each component may be a circuit (or integrated circuit). These circuits may form a single circuit as a whole, or each may be a separate circuit. Furthermore, each of these circuits may be a general-purpose circuit or a dedicated circuit.

[0109] Furthermore, the general or specific aspects of the present invention may be realized as a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, or as any combination of a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, and a recording medium.

[0110] For example, the present invention may be realized as each device such as the dimmer console, control device, dimmer panel, and information processing server of the above-described embodiments, or as a setting information output system or a lighting control system. The present invention may also be realized as a method executed by a computer system. The present invention may also be realized as a program (computer program product) for causing a computer system to execute such a method. The present invention may also be realized as a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium on which such a program is recorded.

[0111] In addition, the present invention also includes forms obtained by applying various modifications to each embodiment that a person skilled in the art would think of, or forms realized by arbitrarily combining the components and functions of each embodiment within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0112] 10 Lighting Control System 20 Lighting console 21 Input reception section 22 Information Processing Department 22a 1st acquisition part 22b 2nd acquisition part 22c Processing section 22d Output section 23, 55 Storage section 24 Display 25, 53 Communications Department 30 Control device 40 Dimmer 50 lighting fixtures 51 Light-emitting part 52 Optical Components 54 Control Unit 60 Characteristics information management server 70 Information Processing Server 80 Wide Area Communication Network

Claims

1. a first acquisition unit that acquires identification information of a lighting fixture that includes a light-emitting unit and an optical member provided on a light-emitting side of the light-emitting unit; a second acquisition unit that acquires control instruction information for the lighting device; a processing unit that generates setting information to be set for the lighting device based on characteristic information about the output light of the lighting device, which is associated with the acquired identification information, and the acquired instruction information; an output unit that outputs the generated setting information; Configuration information output system.

2. The characteristic information includes dimming characteristics. The setting information output system according to claim 1 .

3. The dimming characteristics include a dimming curve. The setting information output system according to claim 2 .

4. The characteristic information includes a dimming instruction value at which the lighting fixture starts to turn on. The setting information output system according to claim 1 .

5. the light-emitting unit includes a plurality of types of light-emitting elements that emit light of different colors, The characteristic information includes chromaticity of the emitted light color of each of the plurality of types of light-emitting elements. The setting information output system according to claim 1 .

6. The first acquisition unit acquires the identification information through communication with the lighting device. The setting information output system according to claim 1 .

7. The first acquisition unit acquires the characteristic information through communication with the lighting device. The setting information output system according to claim 1 .

8. The communication includes RDM (Remote Device Management) communication. The setting information output system according to claim 6 .

9. The first acquisition unit acquires the characteristic information from a system other than the lighting device. The setting information output system according to claim 1 .

10. a communication unit that communicates with the setting information output system according to any one of claims 1 to 9; a control unit that performs control based on the setting information received by the communication unit. Lighting fixtures.

11. A setting information output system according to any one of claims 1 to 9; The lighting fixture Lighting control system.

12. A setting information output method executed by a computer system, comprising: a first acquisition step of acquiring identification information of a lighting fixture including a light-emitting unit and an optical member provided on a light-emitting side of the light-emitting unit; a second acquisition step of acquiring control instruction information for the lighting device; a processing step of generating setting information to be set for the lighting device based on characteristic information regarding output light of the lighting device, which is associated with the acquired identification information, and the acquired instruction information; and an output step of outputting the generated setting information. Setting information output method.

13. 13. A program for causing the computer system to execute the setting information output method according to claim 12.

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