Information terminal control method, program, and information terminal

Abstract

This invention provides a control method, program, and information terminal that enable easy setting of lighting effects. [Solution] The control method for the information terminal 40 is a control method for the information terminal 40 having a display unit 43, and includes a display step (S3, S6) of displaying on the display unit 43 a first region R1 in which a plurality of lighting objects 22 corresponding to one or more lighting devices 10 are arranged; an object reception step (S7) of receiving a user's selection of a plurality of lighting objects 22 having color information of lighting light; and a color information transfer step (S8) of moving the color information of the first lighting object 221 selected by the user at a first timing to a second lighting object 222 adjacent to the first lighting object 221 and selected by the user at a second timing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for controlling an information terminal, a program, and an information terminal.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, an apparatus capable of performing lighting effects on a lighting effect space has been known. As such an apparatus capable of performing lighting effects, Patent Document 1 discloses a dimming console as an operating device for operating the dimming states of a plurality of lighting fixtures installed in a studio or a theater.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Since the dimming console as in the above Patent Document 1 is usually used by lighting effect experts, it has been difficult for general users to use.

[0005] The present invention provides a method for controlling an information terminal, a program, and an information terminal that can easily perform lighting effect settings.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A control method for an information terminal according to one aspect of the present invention is a control method for an information terminal having a display unit, comprising: a display step of displaying on the display unit a first region in which a plurality of lighting objects corresponding to one or more lighting devices are arranged; an object reception step of receiving a user's selection of a plurality of lighting objects having color information of lighting light; and a color information transfer step of moving the color information of the first lighting object selected by the user at a first timing to a second lighting object adjacent to the first lighting object and selected by the user at a second timing.

[0007] A program according to one aspect of the present invention causes a computer to execute the above-described control method.

[0008] An information terminal according to one aspect of the present invention includes a display unit that displays a first region in which a plurality of lighting objects corresponding to one or more lighting devices are arranged, an operation reception unit that receives selection by a user of a plurality of the lighting objects having color information of lighting light, and an information processing unit that moves the color information of the first lighting object selected by the user at a first timing to a second lighting object adjacent to the first lighting object and selected by the user at a second timing. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information terminal control method, program, and information terminal that enable easy setting of lighting effects. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a lighting control system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows the lighting design space from the front. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows the settings image displayed on the information terminal's display. [Figure 4]Figure 4 shows the settings image displayed on the information terminal's display. [Figure 5] Figure 5 illustrates how to configure settings to move the color information of a lighting object. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating the movement of color information in a lighting object. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a sequence diagram showing a control method for a lighting control system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] Figure 8 shows an example of how to configure the movement of color information for a lighting object. [Figure 9] Figure 9 illustrates an example of how to configure the movement of color information for a lighting object. [Figure 10] Figure 10 illustrates an example of how to configure the movement of color information for a lighting object. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating the movement of color information in a lighting object. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating the movement of color information in a lighting object. [Figure 13] Figure 13 shows an example of the movement of color information of a lighting object. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement and connection configurations of components, steps, and the order of steps shown in the following embodiments are examples only and are not intended to limit the present invention. Furthermore, components in the following embodiments that are not described in an independent claim will be described as optional components. Also, each figure is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily a strictly accurate representation. In each figure, substantially identical components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations may be omitted or simplified.

[0012] (Embodiment) First, referring to FIG. 1, the configuration of the lighting control system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the lighting control system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] The lighting control system 1 is a system capable of controlling, for example, lighting devices 10 for stage shows, television studios, or stadiums, or simulating lighting effects. The lighting control system 1 is used for lighting effects in, for example, plays, concert events, or television program recordings. As shown in FIG. 1, the lighting control system 1 includes a plurality of lighting devices 10, a control device 20, a simulation system 30, and an information terminal 40.

[0014] The lighting device 10 is a lighting device for stage shows, and specifically, is a spotlight or a moving light, etc. The lighting device 10 can change the dimming level and the emission color. The lighting device 10 includes, for example, a light-emitting element that emits red light, a light-emitting element that emits green light, and a light-emitting element that emits blue light. The change in the emission color is realized, for example, by independently controlling the brightness of these light-emitting elements. The light-emitting element is, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) element, but may also be realized by an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) element, a semiconductor laser element, or the like.

[0015] The control device 20 controls the plurality of lighting devices 10. The control device 20 transmits a control signal to each lighting device 10 so that it emits light at a predetermined dimming level and emission color at a predetermined timing. As a result, each lighting device 10 emits light at a predetermined dimming level and emission color at a predetermined timing.

[0016] In this embodiment, the control device 20 receives lighting effect information, which will be described later, from at least one of the simulation system 30 and the information terminal 40 (in this embodiment, the simulation system 30). The control device 20 controls the lighting device 10 based on the lighting effect information. Thereby, a lighting effect by the lighting device 10 is realized. The control device 20 is, for example, a controller communicatively connected to the simulation system 30 and the information terminal 40. The controller may include a PC or a tablet terminal or the like. Also, the control device 20 may be incorporated in the simulation system 30, for example.

[0017] The simulation system 30 performs a simulation of a lighting effect based on the architectural data D1 of the lighting effect space S (see FIG. 2) and the equipment data D2 of the lighting device 10 that illuminates the lighting effect space S. The lighting effect space S is, for example, a space such as a stage, a television studio, or an arena, and is a space where a lighting effect is performed by the lighting device 10. The architectural data D1 is, for example, data obtained by three-dimensionally modeling the lighting effect space S. Specifically, the architectural data D1 includes data related to buildings such as the ceiling, walls, and floor that constitute the lighting effect space S. The architectural data D1 includes, for example, the position, material, and reflectivity of the building. The equipment data D2 is data related to the lighting device 10. The equipment data D2 includes, for example, at least one piece of information such as the type of the lighting device 10, the position where the lighting device 10 illuminates, the installation position of the lighting device 10, and the light distribution direction. The installation position of the lighting device 10 may be the installation position of the lighting device 10 in the lighting effect space S or the relative positional relationship between the lighting devices 10.

[0018] The simulation system 30 is, for example, a system for an expert such as a lighting staff (also referred to as a lighting designer) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a first user) to perform a simulation of a lighting effect. Therefore, it is possible to perform a detailed simulation of a lighting effect.

[0019] The simulation system 30 includes, for example, a PC or tablet terminal that is connected to other devices via communication. The simulation system 30 has an operation reception unit 31, an acquisition unit 32, a display unit 33, a communication unit 34, an information processing unit 35, and a storage unit 36.

[0020] The operation reception unit 31 receives user input. Specifically, the operation reception unit 31 receives input from the first user for setting the light emission timing, dimming level, and light emission color of each lighting device 10 in order to perform a lighting effect simulation. In other words, the simulation system 30 can perform a lighting effect simulation when information regarding the light emission timing, dimming level, and light emission color of each lighting device 10 is input by the first user. The operation reception unit 31 is specifically implemented by a touch panel, but may also be implemented by a mouse and keyboard. In this embodiment, the operation reception unit 31 is implemented as a GUI including a touch panel.

[0021] The acquisition unit 32 acquires architectural data D1 of the lighting production space S and equipment data D2 of the lighting device 10 that illuminates the lighting production space S. The acquisition unit 32 acquires architectural data D1 and equipment data D2 from a database DB that stores architectural data D1 and equipment data D2, for example. The database DB is, for example, an external server. The acquisition unit 32 is, for example, a communication circuit for communicating with the database DB. The acquisition unit 32 is, for example, a wired communication circuit that communicates with the database DB via wired connection, but it may also be a wireless communication circuit that communicates with the database DB via wireless connection. The acquisition unit 32 may also acquire architectural data D1 and equipment data D2 via a storage medium such as a USB memory.

[0022] The display unit 33 displays various images. The display unit 33 displays images that include various objects for the first user to input (set) regarding the light emission timing, dimming level, and light emission color of each lighting device 10. The display unit 33 is implemented by a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel.

[0023] The communication unit 34 is a communication circuit for the simulation system 30 to communicate with the control device 20 and the information terminal 40. The communication unit 34 is, for example, a wireless communication circuit that communicates wirelessly with the control device 20 and the information terminal 40, but it may also be a wired communication circuit that communicates wired with the control device 20 and the information terminal 40.

[0024] The information processing unit 35 controls the entire simulation system 30. The information processing unit 35 also performs information processing in response to user operations received by the operation reception unit 31. For example, the information processing unit 35 generates an image containing various objects for the first user to input (set) regarding the light emission timing, dimming level, and light emission color of each lighting device 10, and stores the generated image in the storage unit 36. The information processing unit 35 also performs a lighting effect simulation based on the information input by the first user regarding the light emission timing, dimming level, and light emission color of each lighting device 10.

[0025] In this embodiment, the information processing unit 35 performs a lighting simulation based on the input information received from the information terminal 40. In other words, in this embodiment, the information processing unit 35 can perform a lighting simulation based on information input to the simulation system 30 by the operation of the first user, and can also perform a lighting simulation based on the input information received from the information terminal 40.

[0026] The information processing unit 35 is implemented, for example, by a microcomputer, but may also be implemented by a processor or dedicated circuit. The functions of the information processing unit 35 are realized by the execution of a computer program (software) stored in the storage unit 36 ​​by the hardware, such as the microcomputer or processor that constitutes the information processing unit 35.

[0027] The memory unit 36 ​​stores various types of data, such as building data D1 and equipment data D2. The memory unit 36 ​​is a storage device that stores information necessary for information processing, such as computer programs executed by the information processing unit 35. The memory unit 36 ​​is implemented, for example, by semiconductor memory.

[0028] The information terminal 40 displays a setting image that allows for the setting of lighting effects, based at least on the equipment data D2. In this embodiment, the information terminal 40 allows for the setting of lighting effects with fewer setting items compared to the simulation system 30. The setting items when setting the lighting effects include, for example, the number of lighting devices 10, the brightness level, and the number of emitted colors. The information terminal 40 is a terminal for a general user (for example, a user aged 6 or older) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a second user) to set the lighting effects.

[0029] The information terminal 40 receives, for example, operations from a second user for setting up lighting effects simulations. The information terminal 40 is, for example, a smartphone, PC, or tablet terminal that is connected to the simulation system 30. In this embodiment, the information terminal 40 is a smartphone. The information terminal 40 may also be a PC built into the simulation system 30. The information terminal 40 includes an operation reception unit 41, an acquisition unit 42, a display unit 43, a communication unit 44, an information processing unit 45, and a storage unit 46.

[0030] The operation reception unit 41 receives operations from a second user. Specifically, the operation reception unit 41 receives operations from a second user to set the light emission timing, dimming level, and light emission color of each lighting device 10 in order to simulate lighting effects and perform lighting effects using the lighting devices 10. The operation reception unit 41 is specifically implemented by a touch panel, but may also be implemented by a mouse and keyboard. In this embodiment, the operation reception unit 41 is implemented as a GUI including a touch panel.

[0031] The operation reception unit 41 accepts the selection of a color by the second user. Specifically, the operation reception unit 41 accepts the selection of a color in the second area R2 of the display unit 43, as described later, by the second user. The operation reception unit 41 accepts the selection of a lighting object by the second user. Specifically, the operation reception unit 41 accepts the selection of a lighting object in the first area R1 of the display unit 43, as described later, by the second user.

[0032] The acquisition unit 42 acquires at least equipment data D2 from the database DB. The acquisition unit 42 may acquire both building data D1 and equipment data D2. Note that the equipment data D2 and / or building data D1 acquired by the acquisition unit 42 do not have to be exactly the same as the equipment data D2 and / or building data D1 acquired by the simulation system 30. The acquisition unit 42 is, for example, a communication circuit for communicating with the database DB. The acquisition unit 42 is, for example, a wired communication circuit for wired communication with the database DB, but it may also be a wireless communication circuit for wireless communication with the database DB. Note that the acquisition unit 42 may acquire equipment data D2 and / or building data D1 via a storage medium such as a USB memory.

[0033] The display unit 43 displays various images. The display unit 43 displays images that include various objects for a second user to input (set) regarding the light emission timing, dimming level, and light emission color of each lighting device 10.

[0034] In this embodiment, the display unit 43 displays a first region R1 in which multiple lighting objects corresponding to one or more lighting devices 10 are arranged, and a second region R2 in which one color can be selected from multiple colors corresponding to the light emission colors of the lighting devices 10. The display unit 43 is implemented by a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The setting image displayed by the display unit 43 will be described later.

[0035] The communication unit 44 is a communication circuit for the information terminal 40 to communicate with the simulation system 30. The communication unit 44 is, for example, a wireless communication circuit that communicates wirelessly with the simulation system 30, but it may also be a wired communication circuit that communicates wired with the simulation system 30.

[0036] The information processing unit 45 controls the entire information terminal 40. The information processing unit 45 also processes information in response to operations of a second user received by the operation reception unit 41. For example, the information processing unit 45 generates an image containing various objects for the second user to input (set) regarding the light emission timing, dimming level, and light emission color of each lighting device 10, and stores the generated image in the storage unit 46.

[0037] For example, the information processing unit 45 assigns the color selected by the second user to the lighting object selected by the second user. In other words, the information processing unit 45 assigns the color received by the operation reception unit 41 to the lighting object received by the operation reception unit 41. Then, the information processing unit 45 generates an image including the assigned color lighting object and stores the generated image in the storage unit 46.

[0038] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the information processing unit 45 transmits the input information entered by the second user regarding the lighting effects to the simulation system 30 via the communication unit 44, causing the simulation system 30 to perform a simulation of the lighting effects.

[0039] The information processing unit 45 is implemented, for example, by a microcomputer, but may also be implemented by a processor or dedicated circuit. The functions of the information processing unit 45 are realized by the execution of a computer program (software) stored in the storage unit 46 by the hardware, such as the microcomputer or processor that constitutes the information processing unit 45.

[0040] The storage unit 46 stores various types of data, such as equipment data D2 and / or building data D1. The storage unit 46 is a memory device that stores information necessary for information processing, such as computer programs executed by the information processing unit 45. The storage unit 46 is implemented, for example, by semiconductor memory.

[0041] Next, with reference to Figures 2 to 4, the images (setting images) displayed on the display unit 43 of the information terminal 40 will be explained. Figure 2 is a front view of the lighting effect space S. Figure 3 is a diagram showing the setting image i40 displayed on the display unit 43 of the information terminal 40. Figure 4 is a diagram showing the setting image i41 displayed on the display unit 43 of the information terminal 40.

[0042] Before explaining the setting images i40 and i41 displayed on the display unit 43, we will explain the lighting effect space S and the lighting device 10. Hereafter, for the sake of simplicity, the right and left sides of the lighting effect space S when viewed from the front will be referred to as "right" and "left," respectively. Also, the front and back sides of the lighting effect space S when viewed from the front will be referred to as "front" and "back" (or "rear"), respectively.

[0043] As shown in Figure 2, in this embodiment, the lighting effect space S is a space enclosed by the ceiling 201, the back wall 202, the right wall 203, the left wall 204, and the floor 205. Note that in Figure 2, for ease of understanding, multiple lighting devices 10 are grouped together and shown with a single reference numeral.

[0044] Multiple (42 in this case) lighting devices 10 are arranged in a planar (matrix) manner in the left-right and front-back directions on the ceiling 201. Specifically, the ceiling 201 is provided with six rows of lighting devices, each containing seven lighting devices 10 arranged in a row in the left-right direction. The six rows of lighting devices are arranged at predetermined intervals in the front-back direction. The six lighting devices 10 arranged in the front-back direction are aligned in a straight line. Hereinafter, the 21 lighting devices 10 located on the front part of the ceiling 201 (the 21 lighting devices 10 included in the three rows of lighting devices located on the front part) may be referred to as lighting device 10A. Also, the 21 lighting devices 10 located on the rear part of the ceiling 201 (the 21 lighting devices 10 included in the three rows of lighting devices located on the rear part) may be referred to as lighting device 10B. When lighting device 10A is illuminated in a predetermined color, the area around the front part of the ceiling 201 is illuminated in a predetermined color. When the lighting device 10B is illuminated in a predetermined color, the area around the rear part of the ceiling 201 is illuminated in that predetermined color.

[0045] Multiple (42 in this case) lighting devices 10 are arranged in a planar (matrix) manner on the floor 205 in the left-right and front-back directions. Specifically, the floor 205 is provided with six rows of lighting devices, each containing seven lighting devices 10 arranged in a row in the left-right direction. The six rows of lighting devices are arranged at predetermined intervals in the front-back direction. The six lighting devices 10 arranged in the front-back direction are aligned in a straight line. Hereinafter, the 21 lighting devices 10 located on the rear part of the floor 205 (the 21 lighting devices 10 included in the three rows of lighting devices located on the rear part) may be referred to as lighting device 10C. Also, the 21 lighting devices 10 located on the front part of the floor 205 (the 21 lighting devices 10 included in the three rows of lighting devices located on the front part) may be referred to as lighting device 10D. When lighting device 10C is illuminated in a predetermined color, the area around the rear part of the floor 205 is illuminated in the predetermined color. When the lighting device 10D is illuminated in a predetermined color, the area around the front part of the floor 205 is illuminated in that predetermined color.

[0046] In this embodiment, lighting devices 10 are not provided on the back wall 202, the right wall 203, and the left wall 204, but lighting devices 10 may be provided on the back wall 202, the right wall 203, and / or the left wall 204.

[0047] Furthermore, in this embodiment, for the sake of ease of understanding, an example of installing the lighting device 10 in the lighting performance space S will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the lighting device 10 that illuminates the ceiling 201 and the floor 205 may be installed outside the lighting performance space S.

[0048] Next, the setting images i40 and i41 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as images i40 and i41) displayed on the display unit 43 of the information terminal 40 will be explained. In the figures, hatching indicates a color. The same hatching indicates the same color, and different hatching indicates different colors.

[0049] As shown in Figure 3, image i40 is an image for a second user to set the light emission timing, dimming level, and light emission color of each lighting device 10. Image i40 has a first region R1 in which multiple lighting objects 22 corresponding to one or more lighting devices 10 are arranged, and a second region R2 in which one color can be selected from multiple colors corresponding to the light emission color of the lighting device 10.

[0050] Specifically, the second area R2 contains multiple (in this case, nine) color objects 21 corresponding to the light-emitting colors of the lighting device 10. In other words, the second area R2 represents a color palette. For example, if a second user touches a color object 21 that represents red, red is selected. The number of color objects 21 is not particularly limited, but for example, it is between three and twenty. Color objects 21 can be added or deleted. Note that in Figure 3, for ease of understanding, multiple color objects 21 are grouped together with a single symbol, and multiple lighting objects 22, which will be described later, are also grouped together with a single symbol.

[0051] The first region R1 includes the first stage region R11, the second stage region R12, the third stage region R13, and the fourth stage region R14. The first stage region R11 contains an illumination object 22a indicating the area illuminated by the illumination device 10A (or the location of the illumination device 10A). The second stage region R12 contains an illumination object 22b indicating the area illuminated by the illumination device 10B (or the location of the illumination device 10B). The third stage region R13 contains an illumination object 22c indicating the area illuminated by the illumination device 10C (or the location of the illumination device 10C). The fourth stage region R14 contains an illumination object 22d indicating the area illuminated by the illumination device 10D (or the location of the illumination device 10D).

[0052] Note that one lighting object 22 may be provided corresponding to an area (or the location of the lighting device 10) illuminated by one lighting device 10, but in this embodiment, it is provided corresponding to an area (or the location of the lighting device 10) illuminated by multiple (in this case, three) lighting devices 10. In other words, in this embodiment, one lighting object 22 is assigned to multiple (three) lighting devices 10. For example, one lighting object 22 in the first stage area R11 corresponds to three lighting devices 10A arranged in a straight line in the front-to-back direction. Thus, image i40 includes an image that allows setting a portion of multiple lighting devices 10 at once.

[0053] Near the first-stage region R11, a text object labeled "Ceiling Front" is displayed, indicating the front portion of the ceiling 201 of the lighting effect space S. Near the second-stage region R12, a text object labeled "Ceiling Back" is displayed, indicating the rear portion of the ceiling 201 of the lighting effect space S. Near the third-stage region R13, a text object labeled "Floor Back" is displayed, indicating the rear portion of the floor 205 of the lighting effect space S. Near the fourth-stage region R14, a text object labeled "Floor Front" is displayed, indicating the front portion of the floor 205 of the lighting effect space S. Thus, image i40 includes an image in which lighting objects 22 representing the lighting device 10 are arranged in two dimensions to correspond to the positions illuminated by the lighting device 10 (or the positions of the lighting device 10).

[0054] Furthermore, the first-stage region R11, the second-stage region R12, the third-stage region R13, and the fourth-stage region R14 are arranged sequentially from the top to the bottom of the first-stage region R1.

[0055] When viewing the lighting space S from the front, the front part of the ceiling 201, the rear part of the ceiling 201, the rear part of the floor 205, and the front part of the floor 205 are visible in order from top to bottom. In other words, the first region R1 (first stage region R11, second stage region R12, third stage region R13, and fourth stage region R14) corresponds to the areas illuminated by lighting devices 10A to 10D (or the positions of lighting devices 10A to 10D) when viewing the lighting space S from the front. Thus, the first region R1 contains an image in which the areas illuminated by lighting device 10 (or the positions of lighting device 10) in the lighting space S are simplified and arranged in two dimensions. Therefore, the second user can intuitively manipulate the lighting object 22 while imagining the desired lighting effect.

[0056] In this information terminal 40, for example, if a second user touches (selects) a color object 21 that represents red, and then touches (selects) a lighting object 22, the touched lighting object 22 will turn red, and the light emission color of the lighting device 10 corresponding to that lighting object 22 will be set to red. In other words, the lighting object 22 selected by the second user will be colored according to the color selected by the second user. As a result, the lighting object 22 will have color information. Then, for example, a circular area of ​​the lighting object 22 (see Figure 3) will be displayed in the color selected by the second user.

[0057] Image i40 includes a third region R3 that shows the color scheme of the lighting object 22 in the entire first region R1. Specifically, image i40 includes an object 23 placed in the third region R3. Object 23 previews settings entered by a second user, for example. Object 23 contains four regions corresponding to the first region R11, the second region R12, the third region R13, and the fourth region R14, respectively. For example, if a lighting object 22 in the first region R11 is set to red, the top region of object 23 will turn red. Note that each of the first to fourth regions R14 corresponds to, for example, seven lighting objects 22. For example, if the color of only one lighting object 22a at the far left of the first region R11 is changed, the color of only the portion of the top region of object 23 corresponding to that one lighting object 22a will be changed.

[0058] Furthermore, the information terminal 40 allows switching between lighting scenes by registering how to control multiple lighting devices 10 (control content). In other words, using the information terminal 40, not only static lighting effects but also dynamic lighting effects that change over time are possible. For example, on a stage, the information terminal 40 can register the control content for scene control to realize a house scene, scene control content to realize a mountain scene, scene control content to realize an ocean scene, their playback order, and switching times. As a result, when the scenes are played back, the house scene control, mountain scene control, and ocean scene control can be performed sequentially over time.

[0059] Furthermore, image i40 includes, for example, object 404 for adjusting the playback speed of scene control.

[0060] Furthermore, below image i40, object 405, which is touched by the second user to display image i40, and object 406, which is touched by the second user to display image i41, are displayed. Objects 405 and 406 are also displayed in image i41.

[0061] As shown in Figure 4, image i41 is a screen for setting the color information of the lighting object 22. In this image i41, the color information of the first lighting object 221, selected by the second user, at the first timing can be moved to the second lighting object 222, which is adjacent to the first lighting object 221, at the second timing. This will be explained in detail below.

[0062] Image i41 includes a first region R1 in which multiple lighting objects 22 corresponding to one or more lighting devices 10 are arranged. Image i41 also includes an object 411 with the word "scroll" and an object 412 with the word "fill".

[0063] In this embodiment, image i41 does not include the second region R2 and the color object 21, but image i41 may include the second region R2 and the color object 21, similar to image i40.

[0064] Figure 5 illustrates how to set the color information of the lighting object 22 to move using object 411. Figure 6 illustrates the movement of the color information of the lighting object 22 when set using object 411. The color information is indicated by the circular hatched area of ​​the lighting object 22. In this embodiment, only the color (hatching) of the circular area of ​​the lighting object 22 changes, so for the sake of simplifying the drawings, the lighting object 22 may be shown as a circle in Figure 6 and subsequent figures. Also, for the sake of ease of understanding, here we will describe an example in which seven lighting objects 22 arranged in a row horizontally (left to right) are selected.

[0065] After the second user touches object 411, for example, multiple (in this case, seven) lighting objects 22 in any of the first-stage areas R11 to the fourth-stage areas R14 are touched (selected) from left to right. In this case, the starting point object 42a, indicating the position where the first object was touched, is superimposed on the lighting object 22 that was first touched (selected). Similarly, the ending point object 42b, indicating the position where the last object was touched, is superimposed on the lighting object 22 that was last touched (selected). At this point, the virtual line L1 connecting the multiple lighting objects 22 in the order they were selected becomes a straight line. Note that the virtual line L1 may also be displayed in image i41.

[0066] Once the second user has finished selecting the lighting object 22, the color information of each lighting object 22 is moved to the adjacent lighting object 22 (in this case, the lighting object 22 adjacent to the right) at predetermined time intervals (for example, intervals of 0.1 to 1 second).

[0067] Specifically, as shown in Figure 6, for example, the color information of the leftmost lighting object 22 (see hatching in Figure 6) moves sequentially to the lighting object 22 to its right from the first timing to the seventh timing. Then, the color information that has reached the rightmost lighting object 22 returns to the leftmost lighting object 22 at the eighth timing. Thereafter, the movement of color information is repeated in the same manner.

[0068] Here, for example, if we focus on the leftmost lighting object 22 and the second lighting object 22 from the left, the leftmost lighting object 22 becomes the first lighting object 221, and the second lighting object 22 from the left becomes the second lighting object 222. In this case, as described above, the color information of the first lighting object 221 at the first timing will be moved to the second lighting object 222 adjacent to the first lighting object 221 at the second timing.

[0069] Note that the first illumination object 221 and the second illumination object 222 change depending on the two illumination objects 22 of interest. In Figure 6, for ease of understanding, only the color information of the leftmost illumination object 22 at the first timing is hatched, but the other illumination objects 22 also have color information.

[0070] Next, an example of the operation of the lighting control system 1 will be described with reference to Figure 7. Here, we will describe the case in which a second user simulates a lighting effect using the information terminal 40 and then uses the lighting device 10 to perform the lighting effect. Figure 7 is a sequence diagram showing the control method of the lighting control system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] The acquisition unit 42 of the information terminal 40 acquires at least equipment data D2 from the database DB (S1). The acquisition unit 32 of the simulation system 30 acquires building data D1 and equipment data D2 from the database DB (S2).

[0072] The information processing unit 45 of the information terminal 40 generates images i40 and i41 based on equipment data D2 in response to the operation of the second user. The display unit 43 then displays the generated image i40 (S3). At this time, the information processing unit 45 displays on the display unit 43 a first region R1 in which multiple lighting objects 22 corresponding to one or more lighting devices 10 are arranged, and a second region R2 in which one color can be selected from multiple colors corresponding to the light emission colors of the lighting devices 10. In addition, in this embodiment, the information processing unit 45 also displays on the display unit 43 a third region R3 in which the color arrangement state of the lighting objects 22 in the entire first region R1 is shown. Step S3 is an example of the "display step" of the present invention.

[0073] The second user inputs the light emission timing, dimming level, and light emission color of each lighting device 10 via image i40. The operation reception unit 41 then accepts the input from the second user.

[0074] Specifically, the operation reception unit 41 accepts the selection of a color in the second region R2 by the second user (S4). The operation reception unit 41 also accepts the selection of an illumination object 22 in the first region R1 by the second user. As a result, the information processing unit 45 colors the illumination object 22 selected in step S4 with the selected color (S5). For example, steps S4 and S5 are performed for all illumination objects 22 in image i40. Step S4 is an example of the "color reception step" of the present invention. Step S5 is an example of the "coloring step" of the present invention.

[0075] Next, when the second user touches object 406, the display unit 43 displays image i41 (S6). In other words, the image displayed on the display unit 43 switches from image i40 to image i41. At this time, the information processing unit 45 displays on the display unit 43 a first region R1 in which multiple lighting objects 22 corresponding to one or more lighting devices 10 are arranged. Step S6 is an example of the "display step" of the present invention.

[0076] The second user then selects a lighting object 22, for example, using the method described in Figure 5. The operation reception unit 41 then receives the second user's selection of a lighting object 22 (S7). In other words, the operation reception unit 41 receives the second user's selection of multiple lighting objects 22 having color information for the illumination light. Specifically, the operation reception unit 41 receives selections for multiple lighting objects 22 arranged in sequence. Note that step S7 is an example of the "object reception step" of the present invention.

[0077] As a result, as explained using, for example, Figures 5 and 6, the color information of lighting object 22 is transferred to an adjacent lighting object 22 (S8). Specifically, the color information of the first lighting object 221 selected by the second user at the first timing is transferred to the second lighting object 222 adjacent to the first lighting object 221 at the second timing. Step S8 is an example of the "color information transfer step" of the present invention.

[0078] The second user performs an input operation to transmit input information, for example, through images i40 and i41, to the simulation system 30. The operation reception unit 41 then receives the second user's operation to transmit the input information to the simulation system 30. The communication unit 44 transmits the input information received by the second user through images i40 and i41 to the simulation system 30 (S9). The input information includes not only information directly entered by the second user, but also color scheme information indicating the relationship between the lighting object 22 and the assigned colors.

[0079] The communication unit 34 of the simulation system 30 receives input information from the information terminal 40 via images i40 and i41 entered by the second user (S10). The information processing unit 35 of the simulation system 30 performs a lighting simulation based on the building data D1, equipment data D2, and input information (S11). The display unit 33 of the simulation system 30 displays the lighting simulation results as a three-dimensional model (S12). This allows the second user to view and confirm the lighting simulation results set using the information terminal 40.

[0080] Next, the second user executes (or verifies) the configured lighting effect using the actual lighting device 10. For example, if the second user is in a different location from the lighting effect space S, they may move to a location where they can see the lighting effect space S before executing (or verifying) the lighting effect using the lighting device 10. On the other hand, if the second user is in a location where they can see the lighting effect space S, they may execute (or verify) the lighting effect using the lighting device 10 immediately after viewing the simulation results of the lighting effect.

[0081] Specifically, the information terminal 40 receives input from a second user to initiate the lighting effect (S13). The information terminal 40 then transmits a lighting effect start signal to the simulation system 30 to initiate the lighting effect (S14). The lighting effect start signal is a signal that instructs the start of the lighting effect based on the input information transmitted in step S9. In other words, steps S9 and S14 can be described as control steps that control the lighting device 10 so that it illuminates in response to the movement of color information in the color information movement step (S8), as will be described later.

[0082] The communication unit 34 of the simulation system 30 receives a lighting effect start signal. The information processing unit 35 then generates lighting effect information indicating the light emission timing, dimming level, and light emission color of each lighting device 10 for executing the lighting effect. The lighting effect information is control information related to the lighting effect based on the input information received through images i40 and i41. The communication unit 34 transmits the lighting effect information to the control device 20 (S15).

[0083] The control device 20 transmits control signals to each lighting device 10 based on the lighting effect information (S16). As a result, the lighting effects are executed by the lighting devices 10 (S17). In other words, the control device 20 causes the lighting devices 10 to execute lighting effects based on lighting effect information related to lighting effects based on input information from the second user. At this time, the lighting devices 10 are controlled so that, at the second timing, the lighting device 10 corresponding to the second lighting object 222 illuminates with the color of the illumination light of the lighting device 10 corresponding to the first lighting object 221 at the first timing.

[0084] In Figure 7, an example is shown in which the lighting object 22 is selected and accepted after the color is selected and accepted in step S4, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the color may be selected and accepted after the lighting object 22 has been selected and accepted.

[0085] As described above, the control method for the information terminal 40 includes a display step (S3, S6) of displaying a first region R1 on the display unit 43 in which multiple lighting objects 22 corresponding to one or more lighting devices 10 are arranged; an object reception step (S7) of receiving selection by a second user of multiple lighting objects 22 having color information of lighting light; and a color information transfer step (S8) of moving the color information of the first lighting object 221 selected by the second user at a first timing to a second lighting object 222 adjacent to the first lighting object 221 and selected by the user at a second timing.

[0086] This control method for the information terminal 40 allows for easy setting of lighting effects. This enables, for example, easy simulation of lighting effects. Furthermore, it allows for easy control of the lighting effects of the lighting device 10.

[0087] Furthermore, dynamic lighting effects can be easily set up, for example, such as when the illumination light from the lighting device 10 corresponding to the first lighting object 221 moves at a second timing.

[0088] In the above embodiment, for example, in the example shown in Figure 6, the color information of the leftmost lighting object 22 moves sequentially to the rightmost lighting object 22 from the first timing to the seventh timing, and then returns to the leftmost lighting object 22 at the eighth timing. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the color information of the leftmost lighting object 22 may move sequentially to the rightmost lighting object 22 from the first timing to the seventh timing, and then move sequentially to the leftmost lighting object 22 from the eighth timing to the thirteenth timing. The movement of color information may then be repeated in the same manner. In other words, the color information of lighting object 22 may move sequentially to the adjacent lighting object 22 in a back-and-forth manner.

[0089] (A variation of moving the color information of lighting object 22) Next, we will describe a modified example of moving the color information of the lighting object 22.

[0090] (First variation) Next, a first modified example of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 8. In the first modified example, an example is described in which the selected lighting objects 22 are arranged consecutively in a first direction and a second direction. Figure 8 is a diagram showing an example of setting the movement of the color information of the lighting objects 22.

[0091] As shown in Figure 8, in the first modified example, image i41 is displayed such that, for example, the distance between adjacent lighting objects 22 is smaller than in the above embodiment. Also, the distance between adjacent lighting objects 22 in the horizontal direction (left-right direction) may be approximately the same as the distance between adjacent lighting objects 22 in the vertical direction (up-down direction). In addition, text objects such as "in front of the ceiling" indicating which part of the lighting effect space S the lighting object 22 corresponds to are displayed together outside the first region R1. Note that the distance between adjacent lighting objects 22 may be the same as in the above embodiment.

[0092] In this first modified example, the second user touches (selects) multiple lighting objects 22 of the image i41 in succession in a first direction (e.g., vertical direction) and a second direction (e.g., horizontal direction) intersecting the first direction. As a result, the multiple lighting objects 22 selected in the object reception step (S7) are arranged in succession in the first direction (e.g., vertical direction) and the second direction (e.g., horizontal direction).

[0093] At this time, if a second user touches (selects) multiple lighting objects 22 in a spiral pattern, for example as shown in Figure 8, the virtual line L2 connecting the multiple lighting objects 22 selected in the object reception step (S7) becomes spiral-shaped. As a result, the color information of the lighting objects 22 moves in a spiral pattern.

[0094] In the first modified example, the second user touches (selects) the lighting objects 22 so that the color information of the lighting objects 22 passes through all (28) of the lighting objects 22. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second user may touch (select) only a portion of the multiple lighting objects 22, and the color information of the lighting objects 22 may move so that it passes through only some of the lighting objects 22. Alternatively, for example, the multiple lighting objects 22 may be divided into multiple (e.g., 3) groups, and in each group, the second user may touch (select) the lighting objects 22 so that the color information passes through all of the lighting objects 22.

[0095] In the first modified example, as described above, the multiple lighting objects 22 selected in the object reception step (S7) are arranged consecutively in a first direction (e.g., vertical direction) and a second direction (e.g., horizontal direction) intersecting the first direction. This allows the color information to be moved not only in the first or second direction, but in both the first and second directions. Thus, a wider variety of lighting effects can be realized.

[0096] Furthermore, as described above, the virtual line L2 connecting the multiple lighting objects 22 selected in the object reception step (S7) in the order of selection becomes spiral-shaped. This allows the color information to be moved in a spiral pattern. Therefore, lighting effects such as being sucked in or blown out can be realized.

[0097] (Second variation) Next, a second modification of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 9. In the second modification, an example will be described in which the direction of movement of the color information of the lighting object 22 can be changed in the reverse direction. Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting the movement of the color information of the lighting object 22.

[0098] As shown in Figure 9, in the second modified example, if a second user touches (selects) the starting object 42a twice from the state shown in Figure 5, the direction of the arrow indicated by the starting object 42a is reversed by 180°. Similarly, if the second user touches (selects) the ending object 42b twice, the direction of the arrow indicated by the ending object 42b is reversed by 180°. As a result, the image displayed on the display unit 43 changes from the state shown in Figure 5 to the state shown in Figure 9. Note that the method of reversing the starting object 42a and the ending object 42b is not limited to touching them twice. For example, the starting object 42a and the ending object 42b may be long-pressed, or the image i41 may include a reversal object (not shown), and the starting object 42a and the ending object 42b may be reversed by the second user touching the reversal object.

[0099] Furthermore, the other configurations and control methods of the second modified example are the same as those of the above embodiment and the first modified example.

[0100] In the second modified example, as described above, the direction of movement of the color information can be reversed in the color information movement step (S8). This allows the direction of movement of the color information to be reversed while the lighting object 22 is selected. In other words, the direction of movement of the color information can be reversed without having to re-select the lighting object 22. Therefore, the lighting effect settings can be easily changed.

[0101] (Third variation) Next, a third modification of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 10 and 11. In the third modification, an example is described in which the color information of the illumination object 22 moves outward from the center of the virtual line L1. Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting the movement of the color information of the illumination object 22. Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating the movement of the color information of the illumination object 22.

[0102] As shown in Figure 10, in the third modified example, the reference point P1 is the center of the virtual line L1 connecting the multiple lighting objects 22 selected by the second user in the order of selection. In this case, during the color information movement step (S8), the color information moves outward from the center of the virtual line L1. In other words, the color information moves from the reference point P1 towards the starting point P2 of the virtual line L1 (position of the starting object 42a) and the ending point P3 of the virtual line L1 (position of the ending object 42b).

[0103] Specifically, as shown in Figure 11, for example, at the first timing, the color information of the lighting object 22 at the reference point P1 is moved to the two lighting objects 22 adjacent to the reference point P1 in the second timing. In other words, the color information of the lighting object 22 at the reference point P1 becomes two separate pieces, and one piece is moved to each of the two lighting objects 22 adjacent to the reference point P1.

[0104] Then, the color information that moved to the left in the second timing sequence moves sequentially to the next lighting object 22 to the left from the third to the fourth timing sequence. The color information that reaches the leftmost lighting object 22 will return to the reference point P1 in the fifth timing sequence.

[0105] Similarly, the color information that moved to the right in the second timing sequence moves sequentially to the next lighting object 22 from the third to the fourth timing sequence. The color information that reaches the rightmost lighting object 22 will return to the reference point P1 in the fifth timing sequence.

[0106] Furthermore, as a method for setting the color information of the lighting object 22 to move outward from the center of the virtual line L1, for example, the direction of the starting object 42a or the ending object 42b may be changed from the state shown in Figure 5 or Figure 9. Alternatively, for example, a dedicated object (not shown) for setting the color information to move outward from the center of the virtual line L1 may be provided in image i41, and a second user may touch the dedicated object.

[0107] Furthermore, in the third modified example, the color information of multiple lighting objects 22 from the reference point P1 to the starting point P2 of the virtual line L1 is identical to the color information of multiple lighting objects 22 from the reference point P1 to the ending point P3 of the virtual line L1. This makes it possible, for example, to make the color information of multiple lighting objects 22 touched (selected) by a second user symmetrical (in this case, symmetrical in the horizontal direction).

[0108] Other configurations and control methods of the third modified example are the same as those of the above embodiment and the first modified example.

[0109] In the third modified example, as described above, if the center of the virtual line L1 connecting the multiple lighting objects 22 selected in the object reception step (S7) in the order of selection is set as the reference point P1, then in the color information transfer step (S8), the color information moves from the reference point P1 toward the start point P2 and end point P3 of the virtual line L1. This makes it possible to realize, for example, a lighting effect that appears to be blowing out.

[0110] Furthermore, as described above, the color information of multiple lighting objects 22 from the reference point P1 to the starting point P2 is identical to the color information of multiple lighting objects 22 from the reference point P1 to the ending point P3. This makes it possible to move the color information symmetrically, for example, in the horizontal direction, with the reference point P1 as the center.

[0111] (Fourth variation) Next, a fourth modification of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 12. In the fourth modification, an example will be described in which the color information of the lighting object 22 moves from outside the virtual line L1 toward the center. Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating the movement of the color information of the lighting object 22.

[0112] As shown in Figure 12, in the fourth modified example, the reference point P1 is the center of the virtual line L1 connecting the multiple lighting objects 22 selected by the second user in the order of selection. In this case, as shown in Figure 12, in the color information movement step (S8), the color information moves from the outside of the virtual line L1 toward the center. In other words, the color information moves from the starting point P2 of the virtual line L1 (position of the starting object 42a) and the ending point P3 of the virtual line L1 (position of the ending object 42b) toward the reference point P1.

[0113] Furthermore, in the fourth modified example, similar to the third modified example, the color information of multiple lighting objects 22 from the reference point P1 to the starting point P2 of the virtual line L1 is the same as the color information of multiple lighting objects 22 from the reference point P1 to the ending point P3 of the virtual line L1. This makes it possible, for example, to make the color information of multiple lighting objects 22 touched (selected) by a second user symmetrical (in this case, symmetrical in the horizontal direction).

[0114] Other configurations and control methods of the fourth variant are the same as those of the third variant.

[0115] In the fourth modified example, as described above, if the center of the virtual line L1 connecting the multiple lighting objects 22 selected in the object reception step (S7) in the order of selection is set as the reference point P1, then in the color information transfer step (S8), the color information moves from the start point P2 and end point P3 of the virtual line L1 toward the reference point P1. This makes it possible to achieve, for example, a lighting effect that makes you feel like you're being drawn in.

[0116] Furthermore, as described above, the color information of multiple lighting objects 22 from the reference point P1 to the starting point P2 is identical to the color information of multiple lighting objects 22 from the reference point P1 to the ending point P3. This allows the color information to be moved symmetrically around the reference point P1.

[0117] (Fifth variation) Next, a fifth modification of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 13. In the fifth modification, an example will be described in which the color information of the first illumination object 221 and the second illumination object 222 are the same at the second timing. Figure 13 is a diagram showing an example of the movement of the color information of the illumination object 22.

[0118] In the fifth modified example, the second user touches object 412 (see Figure 4) and then, for example, touches (selects) a plurality (in this case, seven) of lighting objects 22 from left to right, similar to the embodiment described above. In this case, as shown in Figure 13, for example, the color information of the leftmost lighting object 22 is sequentially moved to the lighting object 22 to its right from the first timing to the seventh timing.

[0119] Here, for example, if we focus on the leftmost lighting object 22 and the second lighting object 22 from the left, the leftmost lighting object 22 is the first lighting object 221, and the second lighting object 22 from the left is the second lighting object 222. In this case, as in the above embodiment, the color information of the first lighting object 221 at the first timing will be moved to the second lighting object 222 adjacent to the first lighting object 221 at the second timing.

[0120] On the other hand, at the second timing, the color information of the first lighting object 221 is identical to the color information of the second lighting object 222 at the second timing. In other words, in the fifth modified example, the movement of color information makes it appear as if multiple lighting objects 22 are sequentially overwritten (filled) with the same color information. Then, for example, at the seventh timing, all of the multiple (in this case, seven) lighting objects 22 have the same color information.

[0121] In the fifth modified example, the color information of the illumination objects 22 other than the starting point P2 (for example, illumination objects 223a and 223b) does not move in the first timing and thereafter. Then, the color information of the illumination object 22 at the starting point P2 (for example, the first illumination object 221) moves in the first timing, causing the color information of illumination objects 223a and 223b to be overwritten (filled).

[0122] Furthermore, in the fifth modified example, the color information to be moved may be changeable in the color information movement step (S8). In other words, the color of the color information to be moved may be changeable.

[0123] For example, the color object 21 shown in Figure 3 may be displayed on image i41, and the second user may change the moving color information by touching the color object 21. Alternatively, a color setting image including an object for inputting RGB values ​​and / or an object for inputting brightness may be displayed on the display unit 43, and the second user may change the moving color information by inputting into the color setting image.

[0124] Other configurations and control methods of the fifth modified example are the same as those of the embodiments described above.

[0125] In the fifth modified example, as described above, in the color information transfer step (S8), at the second timing, the color information of the first lighting object 221 is the same as the color information of the second lighting object 222 at the second timing. This makes it possible to realize lighting effects such as filling or coloring with a certain color from one direction.

[0126] Furthermore, in the color information transfer step (S8), the color information to be transferred can be changed. This allows the color information to be changed while the lighting object 22 is selected. In other words, the color information can be changed without having to re-select the lighting object 22. Therefore, the lighting effect settings can be easily changed.

[0127] [Effects, etc.] The following describes examples of inventions that can be obtained from the disclosures in this specification, and explains the effects and other benefits that can be obtained from these examples.

[0128] Invention 1 is a control method for an information terminal 40 having a display unit 43, comprising: a display step (S3, S6) of displaying a first region R1 on the display unit 43 in which a plurality of lighting objects 22 corresponding to one or more lighting devices 10 are arranged; an object reception step (S7) of receiving a user's selection of a plurality of lighting objects 22 having color information of lighting light; and a color information transfer step (S8) of moving the color information of a first lighting object 221 selected by the user at a first timing to a second lighting object 222 adjacent to the first lighting object 221 and selected by the user at a second timing.

[0129] This control method for the information terminal 40 allows for easy setting of lighting effects. This enables, for example, easy simulation of lighting effects. Furthermore, it allows for easy control of the lighting effects of the lighting device 10.

[0130] Furthermore, dynamic lighting effects can be easily set up, for example, such as when the illumination light from the lighting device 10 corresponding to the first lighting object 221 moves at a second timing.

[0131] Invention 2 is the information terminal 40 control method described in Invention 1, wherein in the display step (S3), a second area R2 in which one color can be selected from a plurality of colors corresponding to illumination light and a first area R1 are displayed on the display unit 43, and the control method for the information terminal 40 further includes a color reception step (S4) in which a user selects a color in the second area R2 and a coloring step (S5) in which the illumination object 22 is colored to the selected color.

[0132] According to this control method for the information terminal 40, the user can easily apply a color selected by the user to the lighting object 22.

[0133] Invention 3 is a control method for an information terminal 40 according to Invention 1 or 2, which in the object reception step (S7) accepts a user's selection of a plurality of lighting objects 22 that are arranged in succession.

[0134] According to this control method for the information terminal 40, adjacent lighting objects 22 can be easily selected, and color information can be easily moved from lighting object 22 (first lighting object 221) to an adjacent lighting object 22 (second lighting object 222).

[0135] Invention 4 is a control method for an information terminal 40 according to any one of Inventions 1 to 3, wherein the plurality of illumination objects 22 selected in the object reception step (S7) are arranged in a first direction and a second direction intersecting the first direction.

[0136] According to this control method for the information terminal 40, color information can be moved not only in the first or second direction, but also in both the first and second directions. Therefore, a wider variety of lighting effects can be realized.

[0137] Invention 5 is a control method for the information terminal 40 described in Invention 4, wherein the virtual line L2 connecting the multiple lighting objects 22 selected in the object reception step (S7) in the order of selection is spiral-shaped.

[0138] According to this control method for the information terminal 40, color information can be moved in a spiral pattern. Therefore, for example, lighting effects such as being sucked in or blown out can be realized.

[0139] Invention 6 is a control method for an information terminal 40 according to any one of Inventions 1 to 5, wherein in the color information transfer step (S8), the direction of transfer of color information can be changed to the reverse direction.

[0140] According to this control method for the information terminal 40, the direction of movement of color information can be reversed while the lighting object 22 is selected. In other words, the direction of movement of color information can be reversed without having to re-select the lighting object 22. Therefore, the lighting effect settings can be easily changed.

[0141] Invention 7 is a control method for an information terminal 40 according to any one of Inventions 1 to 6, wherein, in the color information transfer step (S8), the color information moves from the reference point P1 toward the start point P2 and end point P3 of the virtual line L1, where the center of the virtual line L1 connecting a plurality of illumination objects 22 selected in the object reception step (S7) in the order of selection is set as the reference point P1.

[0142] According to this control method for the information terminal 40, for example, lighting effects such as bursts of light can be realized.

[0143] Invention 8 is a control method for an information terminal 40 according to any one of Inventions 1 to 6, wherein, in the color information transfer step (S8), the color information moves from the starting point P2 and ending point P3 of the virtual line L1 toward the reference point P1, where the center of the virtual line L1 connecting a plurality of illumination objects 22 selected in the object reception step (S7) in the order of selection is set as the reference point P1.

[0144] According to this control method for the information terminal 40, for example, it is possible to realize lighting effects that create a sense of being drawn in.

[0145] Invention 9 is a control method for an information terminal 40 as described in Invention 7 or 8, wherein the color information of multiple lighting objects 22 from a reference point P1 to a starting point P2 is the same as the color information of multiple lighting objects 22 from a reference point P1 to an ending point P3.

[0146] According to this control method for the information terminal 40, for example, it is possible to move color information symmetrically around a reference point P1.

[0147] Invention 10 is a control method for an information terminal 40 according to any one of Inventions 1 to 9, wherein in the color information transfer step (S8), at the second timing, the color information of the first illumination object 221 is the same as the color information of the second illumination object 222 at the second timing.

[0148] According to this control method for the information terminal 40, for example, lighting effects such as filling or coloring with a certain color from one direction can be realized.

[0149] Invention 11 is a control method for the information terminal 40 described in Invention 10, wherein the color information to be moved can be changed in the color information transfer step (S8).

[0150] According to this control method for the information terminal 40, the color information can be changed while the lighting object 22 is selected. In other words, the color information can be changed without having to re-select the lighting object 22. Therefore, the lighting effect settings can be easily changed.

[0151] Invention 12 is a control method for an information terminal 40 according to any one of Inventions 1 to 3, which includes a control step (S9, S14) for controlling the lighting device 10 so that the lighting device 10 corresponding to the lighting object 22 illuminates in response to the movement of color information in the color information movement step (S8).

[0152] According to this control method for the information terminal 40, lighting effects corresponding to the movement of color information in the color information movement step (S8) can be executed.

[0153] Invention 13 is a program that causes a computer to execute the control method described in any of Inventions 1 to 12.

[0154] With such a program, a computer can easily perform the setup of lighting effects.

[0155] Invention 14 is an information terminal 40 comprising: a display unit 43 that displays a first region R1 in which multiple lighting objects 22 corresponding to one or more lighting devices 10 are arranged; an operation reception unit 41 that accepts user selection of multiple lighting objects 22 having color information of lighting light; and an information processing unit 45 that moves the color information of the first lighting object 221 selected by the user at a first timing to a second lighting object 222 adjacent to the first lighting object 221 and selected by the user at a second timing.

[0156] Such an information terminal 40 allows for easy setting of lighting effects. This enables, for example, easy simulation of lighting effects. It also allows for easy control of the lighting effects of the lighting device 10.

[0157] Furthermore, dynamic lighting effects can be easily set up, for example, such as when the illumination light from the lighting device 10 corresponding to the first lighting object 221 moves at a second timing.

[0158] (Other embodiments) Although embodiments and modifications have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and modifications described above.

[0159] For example, the above embodiment shows an example where color information is selected by a second user, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, provisional color information may be pre-set for each lighting object 22. Also, the color information may include black. In other words, there may be times when the lighting device 10 does not emit light.

[0160] Furthermore, although the above embodiments show an example in which the information terminal 40 is connected to the simulation system 30 but not to the control device 20, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the information terminal 40 may be connected to the control device 20 only, or it may be connected to both the simulation system 30 and the control device 20.

[0161] Furthermore, while the above embodiments describe an example in which a simulation of lighting effects by the lighting device 10 is performed using the simulation system 30, and then the lighting effects by the lighting device 10 are executed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is not necessary to perform a simulation of lighting effects by the lighting device 10 using the simulation system 30. Also, the lighting control system 1 does not need to include the simulation system 30. In this case, it is sufficient to transmit the lighting effects information, including the above input information, from the information terminal 40 to the control device 20.

[0162] Furthermore, while the above embodiments show an example in which the simulation system 30 performs a simulation based on input information entered by the first user and a simulation based on input information entered from the information terminal 40, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the simulation system 30 may perform only one of the simulations: a simulation based on input information entered by the first user and a simulation based on input information entered from the information terminal 40.

[0163] Furthermore, while the above embodiments illustrate an example in which the simulation system 30 performs a simulation based on input information entered into the information terminal 40 by a second user, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the information terminal 40 may perform a simulation based on input information entered into the information terminal 40 by a second user.

[0164] Furthermore, although the lighting control system 1 was implemented by multiple devices in the above embodiments, it may also be implemented as a single device. Thus, the system in this specification may consist of a single device or it may consist of multiple devices. When the system is implemented by multiple devices, the components of the system may be distributed among the multiple devices in any way.

[0165] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, a process executed by a specific information processing unit may be executed by another information processing unit. Also, the order of multiple processes may be changed, or multiple processes may be executed in parallel.

[0166] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, each component may be realized by executing a software program suitable for that component. Each component may also be realized 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.

[0167] Furthermore, each component may be implemented by hardware. Each component may also be a circuit (or integrated circuit). These circuits may form a single circuit as a whole, or they may be separate circuits. Also, each of these circuits may be a general-purpose circuit or a dedicated circuit.

[0168] Furthermore, general or specific embodiments of the present invention may be implemented as a system, apparatus, method, integrated circuit, computer program, or recording medium such as a computer-readable CD-ROM. Alternatively, they may be implemented as any combination of a system, apparatus, method, integrated circuit, computer program, and recording medium.

[0169] For example, the present invention may be implemented as any of the systems or devices described above, such as the lighting control system 1, the simulation system 30, or the information terminal 40. Furthermore, the present invention may be implemented as a control method or device control method executed by a computer system. The present invention may also be implemented as a program for causing a computer to execute the control method or device control method, or as a computer-readable non-temporary recording medium on which such a program is stored.

[0170] Furthermore, the present invention also includes forms obtained by applying various modifications to the above embodiments and modifications as conceived by those skilled in the art, or forms realized by arbitrarily combining the components and functions of the above embodiments and modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0171] 10 Lighting devices 22 Lighting Objects 40 Information terminals 41 Operation reception section 43 Display section 45 Information Processing Section 221 First Illumination Object 222 Second Illumination Object L1, L2 virtual lines P1 reference point P2 Starting point P3 End Point R1 1st area R2 2nd area S3, S6 Steps (Display Steps) S4 Step (Color Reception Step) S5 Step (Color Scheme Step) S7 Step (Object Acceptance Step) S8 Step (Color Information Transfer Step) S9, S14 Steps (Control Steps)

Claims

1. A control method for an information terminal having a display unit, A display step in which a first region in which multiple lighting objects corresponding to one or more lighting devices are arranged is displayed on the display unit, An object reception step that accepts a user's selection of multiple lighting objects having color information of the lighting light, A color information transfer step in which the color information of the first lighting object selected by the user at a first timing is moved to a second lighting object adjacent to the first lighting object and selected by the user at a second timing, including, A method for controlling information terminals.

2. In the display step, a second region in which one color can be selected from a plurality of colors corresponding to the illumination light, and the first region are displayed on the display unit. The control method for the information terminal is as follows: A color reception step that accepts the user's selection of the color in the second area, A color scheme step of coloring the lighting object to the selected color, Further including, A method for controlling an information terminal as described in claim 1.

3. In the object reception step, the user's selection of the plurality of lighting objects arranged in sequence is accepted. A method for controlling an information terminal as described in claim 1.

4. The plurality of lighting objects selected in the object reception step are arranged in a first direction and a second direction intersecting the first direction, A method for controlling an information terminal as described in claim 1.

5. In the object reception step, the virtual lines connecting the multiple lighting objects selected in the order of selection form a spiral shape. A method for controlling an information terminal according to claim 4.

6. In the color information movement step, the direction of movement of the color information can be changed to the reverse direction. A method for controlling an information terminal as described in claim 1.

7. If the center of the virtual line connecting the multiple lighting objects selected in the object reception step in the order of selection is taken as the reference point, In the color information movement step, the color information moves from the reference point toward the start and end points of the virtual line. A method for controlling an information terminal as described in claim 1.

8. If the center of the virtual line connecting the multiple lighting objects selected in the object reception step in the order of selection is taken as the reference point, In the color information movement step, the color information moves from the start and end points of the virtual line toward the reference point. A method for controlling an information terminal as described in claim 1.

9. The color information of the plurality of lighting objects from the reference point to the starting point is the same as the color information of the plurality of lighting objects from the reference point to the ending point. A method for controlling an information terminal according to claim 7 or 8.

10. In the color information transfer step, at the second timing, the color information of the first lighting object is the same as the color information of the second lighting object at the second timing. A method for controlling an information terminal as described in claim 1.

11. In the color information transfer step, the color information to be transferred can be changed. A method for controlling an information terminal according to claim 10.

12. The control step includes controlling the lighting device so that the lighting device corresponding to the lighting object illuminates in response to the movement of the color information in the color information movement step, A method for controlling an information terminal as described in claim 1.

13. A program that causes a computer to execute the control method described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

14. A display unit that displays a first region in which multiple lighting objects corresponding to one or more lighting devices are arranged, An operation reception unit that accepts user selection of multiple lighting objects having color information of the lighting light, An information processing unit that moves the color information of the first lighting object selected by the user at a first timing to a second lighting object adjacent to the first lighting object and selected by the user at a second timing, Equipped with, Information terminal.

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