Inspection system

Abstract

We provide an inspection system that allows you to determine the location of lighting fixtures and the next inspection date. [Solution] In an inspection system 10 that makes it easy to determine the inspection timing of lighting fixtures 13 such as emergency lights 11 and exit signs 12, the terminal 16 (external terminal 17, operation terminal 18) comprises display units 19 and 21, and control units 20 and 22 that display a map on the display units 19 and 21, display icons 30 of multiple lighting fixtures on the map, and display the scheduled inspection date of the lighting fixtures adjacent to the icons 30. The control units 20 and 22 further display the number of days remaining until the scheduled inspection date of the lighting fixtures, the inspection completion date, and the inspection results adjacent to the icons 30.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate to an inspection system.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, disaster prevention lighting fixtures such as induction lights and emergency lights are subject to inspection obligations and need to be inspected regularly. Some of these disaster prevention lighting fixtures have a timer and notify the user via a notification unit when the inspection time approaches based on the time measured by the timer.

[0003] However, although disaster prevention lighting fixtures need to be inspected at intervals of six months to one year, it is difficult to grasp the next inspection date in advance, and there is room for improvement.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an inspection system that enables easy grasping of the next inspection time of a lighting fixture.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The inspection system according to the embodiment includes a display unit and a control unit that displays a map on the display unit, displays icons of a plurality of lighting fixtures on the map, and displays the scheduled inspection date of the lighting fixture adjacent to the icon.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] According to the embodiment, it is expected to provide an inspection system that enables easy grasping of the next inspection time of a lighting fixture. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a block diagram of an inspection system showing one embodiment. [Figure 2] This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of displaying a floor map on the display unit of the inspection system described above. [Figure 3] This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of displaying a map on the display unit of the inspection system mentioned above. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] One embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0010] Figure 1 shows the inspection system 10. The inspection system 10 makes it easy to determine when to inspect lighting fixtures 13, such as emergency lights 11 and exit signs 12, which are disaster prevention lighting fixtures.

[0011] The lighting fixture 13 includes a light source, an emergency battery, an emergency power supply unit for charging the battery or using battery power to illuminate the light source, a timer for timing the next inspection after installation or completion of inspection, and a wireless or wired communication unit. The lighting fixture 13 equipped with the communication unit can communicate with the server 15, for example, via a repeater 14. Alternatively, the lighting fixture 13 may be able to communicate directly with the server 15.

[0012] The lighting fixture 13 performs a battery inspection operation based on a set inspection schedule, an input of an external inspection signal, or a manual inspection instruction obtained by operating the inspection switch on the lighting fixture 13. During the inspection operation, the battery is discharged for a predetermined inspection time, the battery voltage is detected and monitored to ensure it does not fall below a predetermined threshold within the predetermined inspection time, and a determination is made as to whether the battery is normal or if there are any abnormalities due to deterioration, etc. Inspection-related information such as the next scheduled inspection date, the inspection completion date, and the inspection results may be transmitted to the server 15 or the like.

[0013] The inspection system 10 includes a terminal 16 that displays inspection-related information, such as the scheduled inspection date for the lighting fixtures 13, on a map. The terminal 16 includes an external terminal 17 and an operation terminal 18. Alternatively, the terminal 16 may send an inspection signal to the lighting fixtures 13 to prompt them to perform the inspection.

[0014] The external terminal 17 includes, for example, a personal computer and is capable of communicating with the server 15. The external terminal 17 comprises a display unit 19, which is a monitor capable of displaying a screen, and a control unit 20 that displays information on the screen of the display unit 19.

[0015] The operating terminal 18 includes portable tablet devices, laptops, smartphones, etc., that can be carried by users such as inspection workers and administrators, and is capable of communicating with the lighting fixture 13 and the server 15. The operating terminal 18 comprises a display unit 21, which is a monitor capable of displaying a screen, and a control unit 22 that displays information on the screen of the display unit 21.

[0016] The inspection system 10 includes a storage unit that stores map information such as a floor map where the lighting fixtures 13 are installed and a map including the building where the lighting fixtures 13 are installed, information about the type of lighting fixtures 13, information about the location of the lighting fixtures 13 on the map, and information related to the inspection of the lighting fixtures 13. This storage unit that stores this information may be provided by the server 15, the external terminal 17, or the operation terminal 18, or it may be provided through information sharing by multiple or all of them. For example, if the server 15 stores the information, the external terminal 17 or the operation terminal 18 may communicate with the server 15 to obtain the information. Also, since the operation terminal 18 can communicate with the lighting fixtures 13, information related to inspection may be obtained from the lighting fixtures 13.

[0017] The control units 20 and 22 of terminal 16 control the display units 19 and 21 to display a map and to display information regarding the location, type, and inspection of multiple lighting fixtures 13 on the map.

[0018] Next, FIG. 2 shows an example in which a floor map is displayed on the display units 19 and 21 of the terminal 16.

[0019] On the floor map, icons 30 corresponding to the types of the lighting fixtures 13 are displayed at the positions where the lighting fixtures 13 are installed. The icons 30 may be displayed corresponding to each of the lighting fixtures 13, or a plurality of lighting fixtures 13 may be displayed together as one icon 30. Also, the icons 30 may be displayed corresponding to the actual positions where the lighting fixtures 13 are installed, or may be arranged, for example, at arbitrary positions by the user. Thus, by being able to arrange the icons 30 at arbitrary positions, the user can arrange the icons 30 and the inspection scheduled dates at positions where they are easy to recognize.

[0020] Next to the icon 30, the "scheduled date: year / month / day" of the next inspection scheduled date of the lighting fixture 13 indicated by the icon 30 is displayed adjacent thereto. Thereby, the user can easily grasp the next inspection timing and position of the lighting fixture 13. Here, being displayed adjacent means that it may be displayed above the icon 30 as shown in FIG. 2, or may be, for example, on the side or below the icon 30.

[0021] Next to the icon 30, "remaining days: days" of the number of remaining days until the next inspection scheduled date of the lighting fixture 13 indicated by the icon 30 may be displayed adjacent to the inspection scheduled date. Thereby, it can be made easier for the user to grasp the next inspection timing of the lighting fixture 13.

[0022] When the inspection scheduled date approaches, the user may be notified, for example, by the color of the icon 30 or the text changing or blinking. For example, when it is near one month before the inspection scheduled date, the user may be notified by the icon 30 changing from the original color to yellow. Thereby, it is easy for the user to grasp the next inspection timing of the lighting fixture 13 and overlooking can be prevented.

[0023] In addition, on the icon 30, together with the scheduled inspection date, the previous inspection completion date and the inspection result "Final inspection date: year / month / day Pass" may be displayed adjacent to each other. As a result, together with the next scheduled inspection date, the previous inspection completion date and the inspection result can also be grasped.

[0024] It is preferable that the scheduled inspection date is always displayed adjacent to the icon 30. The number of remaining days until the scheduled inspection date, the previous inspection completion date, the inspection result, etc. may be switched and displayed by setting or operation, or may be automatically switched and displayed at predetermined intervals.

[0025] Also, among the multiple scheduled inspection dates displayed on the floor map, the shortest scheduled inspection date may also be displayed at a different position a from the icon 30. The different position a may be inside the floor map or outside the floor map. As a result, it becomes easier to grasp the shortest scheduled inspection date among the multiple scheduled inspection dates displayed on the floor map.

[0026] Also, when the user selects the icon 30 (such as touching the touch panel, clicking the mouse, etc.), the entry field 31 for the appearance inspection result may be pop-up displayed so that the result of inspecting the appearance such as the dirt of the lighting fixture 13 by the user can be input. When the appearance inspection result is input, it may be notified externally to report the appearance inspection result. Also, when the user selects the icon 30, the inspection instruction button for the lighting fixture 13 indicated by the icon 30 may be pop-up displayed, and an inspection signal may be transmitted to the corresponding lighting fixture 13 by selecting the inspection instruction button to perform a manual inspection.

[0027] Next, to explain the display operation of terminal 16, terminal 16 first communicates with server 15 and lighting fixture 13 to collect information about lighting fixture 13. Then, it displays a floor map on display units 19 and 21, and displays icons 30 on the floor map at the locations where lighting fixture 13 is installed. Subsequently, it calculates the next scheduled inspection date and remaining days from the information collected from lighting fixture 13, and displays this information adjacent to icon 30. Then, lighting fixture 13 and terminal 16 communicate periodically, and the date of completion of the previous inspection and inspection results are displayed adjacent to icon 30.

[0028] Furthermore, the floor map may display fire compartments that divide the building to minimize the spread of fire in the event of a fire inside the building. In addition to lighting fixtures 13 such as emergency lights 11 and exit signs 12, the floor map may also display other items that require inspection, such as elevators and fire extinguishers.

[0029] Next, Figure 3 shows an example in which a map including roads and buildings (only a portion is shown) is displayed on the display units 19 and 21 of terminal 16.

[0030] In this case, it is suitable for remotely checking the scheduled inspection date of the lighting fixture 13. On the map, an icon 30 is displayed on the building where the lighting fixture 13 to be inspected is set, and the next scheduled inspection date and the number of days remaining are displayed adjacent to this icon 30.

[0031] If multiple lighting fixtures 13 are installed in a single building, the shortest scheduled inspection date and icon 30 will be displayed.

[0032] Thus, according to the inspection system 10, icons 30 of the lighting fixtures 13 are placed and displayed on the map shown on the display units 19 and 21 of the terminal 16, and the next scheduled inspection date is displayed adjacent to the icons 30, allowing the user to easily understand the next inspection date and location of the lighting fixtures 13.

[0033] In addition, by displaying the number of days remaining until the scheduled inspection date, as well as the date of the previous inspection and its results, users can more easily understand when the next inspection of the lighting fixture 13 will be performed and also understand the details of the previous inspection.

[0034] The shortest inspection date among the multiple inspection dates displayed on the floor map is also displayed at location a, separate from icon 30, making it easier to identify the shortest inspection date among the multiple inspection dates displayed on the floor map.

[0035] While several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be carried out in a variety of other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their variations are included in the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as in the claims of the invention and its equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 10 Inspection System 13 Lighting fixtures 19 Display section 20 Control Unit 21 Display section 22 Control Unit 30 icons 31 Entry field

Claims

1. Display unit and; A control unit that displays a map on the display unit, displays icons for multiple lighting fixtures on the map, and displays the scheduled inspection date for the lighting fixtures adjacent to the icons; An inspection system characterized by having the following features.

2. The control unit displays the number of days remaining until the scheduled inspection date for the lighting fixture adjacent to the icon. The inspection system according to feature 1.

3. The control unit displays the shortest inspection date information among the multiple inspection dates displayed on the map at a location different from the location adjacent to the icon. The inspection system according to feature 1.

4. The control unit displays the inspection completion date and inspection results of the lighting fixture adjacent to the icon. The inspection system according to feature 1.

5. The control unit displays a field for entering visual inspection information of the lighting fixture when the icon is selected. The inspection system according to feature 1.

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