Lighting control system and method supporting multiple modes

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a lighting control system and method that supports multiple modes, and uses at least one cheering lighting device that is embodied to be able to selectively operate in one of multiple preset modes, thereby enabling various cheering effects as well as integrated lighting effects to be performed, thereby increasing the cheering effect.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present disclosure relates to lighting control systems and methods, and more particularly, to lighting control systems and methods that support multiple modes. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, a lighting device refers to a light-emitting device that reflects, refracts, and transmits light from a light source to achieve the purpose of illumination. Lighting devices can be classified into indirect lighting devices, semi-indirect lighting devices, general diffused lighting devices, semi-direct lighting devices, and direct lighting devices according to the light distribution.

[0003] With the development of technology, lighting devices are now used for various purposes. For example, lighting devices are used to create a media facade. A media facade is a building that has media functions realized by installing lighting devices on its exterior wall.

[0004] As another example, lighting devices are sometimes used as small cheering props at sporting events or concerts held in environments below a certain level of illuminance. However, in such environments, multiple lighting fixtures are individually controlled, making it difficult to create systematic lighting patterns or shapes. Furthermore, it is difficult to achieve the desired cheering effect simply by using the light sources arranged in the lighting device.

[0005] Therefore, in order to specifically solve the above-mentioned problems, there is a need to introduce a method for collectively controlling multiple lighting devices and enabling various performance effects in venues such as sporting events and concerts through such control.

[0006] In addition, there is a need for a method to provide the effects of various performances performed at a concert hall to audiences in locations other than the concert hall (i.e., remote locations), so that not only audiences at the actual concert venue but also audiences who could not attend the concert venue can feel the same experience as the actual concert. In particular, there is a need to provide an environment in which audiences in remote locations can use cheering goods to achieve the cheering effect while watching the concert from their seats in the concert hall by controlling the cheering goods carried by the audience in the remote locations in conjunction with the cheering goods at the concert hall. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure provide a lighting control system and method that supports multiple modes to enhance cheering effects by enabling various cheering effects as well as integrated lighting effects using at least one cheering lighting device that is embodied to be able to selectively operate in any one of multiple pre-set modes.

[0008] In addition, the embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure provide a lighting control system and method that supports multiple modes, which allows for quick and smooth connection by checking and managing the status of each of at least one support lighting device that supports multiple modes and enabling quick connection based on connection history.

[0009] Furthermore, the embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure provide a lighting control system and method that supports multiple modes, in which cheering lighting devices are mapped based on an application pre-installed on a smart device, and the mapped cheering lighting devices are controlled based on a synchronized control pattern when playing back a video streamed in real time or a video pre-stored by download.

[0010] The problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited to those described above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] To achieve the above technical objectives, a lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a server that generates performance information based on a performance and provides it to a smart device, and generates a wireless control signal and provides it to a master device, the performance information including at least one of schedule information, location information, performance venue information, agency information, artist information, provided service information, image information, group information, control information, and performance data for the performance; the master device that broadcasts the wireless control signal; and the smart device that executes a pre-installed application and then receives the performance information corresponding to the performance from the server by manually inputting information included in a ticket or automatically recognizing it based on electronic code information, and maps and connects at least one supporting lighting device to the performance information. the smart device controls the at least one cheering lighting device connected thereto by performing the control pattern; and at least one cheering lighting device connected to the smart device and controlled to operate in one of a first mode and a second mode, wherein each of the at least one cheering lighting device controls its operation based on a pre-stored control pattern when controlling its operation in the first mode operation mode, and controls its operation based on the wireless control signal or the control information when controlling its operation in the second mode operation mode, thereby controlling at least one of light emission, vibration, and sound; the master device and the smart device may each be at least one, and may be located in either a performance hall where the performance is held or a remote location separated by a predetermined distance or more from the performance hall.

[0012] Furthermore, a lighting control method supporting multiple modes according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes the steps of: executing a pre-installed application on the smart device; receiving performance information corresponding to a performance from the server by the smart device either manually inputting information included in a ticket or automatically recognizing it based on electronic code information, the performance information including at least one of schedule information, location information, performance venue information, sponsor information, artist information, provided service information, image information, group information, control information, and performance data for the performance; searching for at least one cheering lighting device to be connected by the smart device; and when at least one cheering lighting device to be mapped to the performance information is selected from the searched at least one cheering lighting device, the smart device converts the operation mode of the selected at least one cheering lighting device into a first mode, and then transmitting the performance information and the selected at least one cheering lighting device to the server. and a step of mapping the at least one cheering lighting device to a corresponding device and establishing a connection; and a step of converting the operation mode of the at least one connected cheering lighting device to a second mode when the connection is completed; and a step of the smart device controlling the operation of the at least one connected cheering lighting device based on the wireless control signal or the control information depending on whether a wireless control signal is broadcast from the master device or not; when controlling the operation in the first mode of operation, the smart device controls the operation based on a control pattern pre-stored in each of the selected at least one cheering lighting device, and when controlling the operation in the first mode and the second mode, each of the at least one cheering lighting device controls at least one of light emission, vibration, and sound, and the master device and the smart device may each be at least one or more, and may be located at either a performance hall where the performance is held or a remote location separated by a predetermined distance or more from the performance hall.

[0013] In addition, a computer program stored on a computer-readable recording medium for executing a method for embodying the present disclosure may also be provided.

[0014] In addition, a computer-readable recording medium having a computer program for performing the method for embodying the present disclosure recorded thereon may also be provided. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the above-described problem-solving means of the present disclosure, at least one cheering lighting device that is embodied so as to be able to selectively operate in any one of multiple preset modes is used to enable various cheering effects as well as integrated lighting effects, thereby increasing the cheering effect.

[0016] In addition, according to the above-mentioned problem-solving means of the present disclosure, the status of at least one cheering lighting device that supports multiple modes is checked and managed, and quick connection can be made based on the connection history, thereby enabling quick and smooth connection.

[0017] Furthermore, according to the above-mentioned solution to the problem of the present disclosure, cheering lighting devices are mapped based on an application pre-installed on a smart device, and the mapped cheering lighting devices are controlled based on a synchronized control pattern when playing back a video streamed in real time or a video pre-stored by download.

[0018] The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the effects described above, and other effects not mentioned herein will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a network structure of a lighting control system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2]FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a network structure of a lighting control system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an example of the effect of a performance produced on the audience seats of a performance venue according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a lighting control method in a lighting control system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating specific control operations when a smart device operates in a second mode in a lighting control system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of connecting support lighting devices using a smart device in a lighting control system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of connecting support lighting devices using a smart device in a lighting control system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of connecting support lighting devices using a smart device in a lighting control system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of connecting support lighting devices using a smart device in a lighting control system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of connecting support lighting devices using a smart device in a lighting control system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of connecting support lighting devices using a smart device in a lighting control system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of connecting support lighting devices using a smart device in a lighting control system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 13]FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of connecting support lighting devices using a smart device in a lighting control system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 14] 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a master device in a system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a smart device in a system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] The advantages and features of the present disclosure, and methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the following detailed description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, and may be embodied in various different forms. The embodiments are provided solely to ensure that the present disclosure is complete and to fully teach the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains. The present disclosure is defined only by the scope of the claims.

[0021] The terms used in this specification are for the purpose of describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. In this specification, the singular form includes the plural form unless otherwise specified in the phrase. The terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" used in this specification do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements in addition to the elements mentioned. The same reference numerals refer to the same elements throughout the specification, and "and / or" includes each and every combination of one or more of the elements mentioned. Although terms such as "first," "second," etc. are used to describe various elements, it is understood that these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one element from another. Therefore, it is understood that a first element referred to below can also be a second element within the technical spirit of this disclosure.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein will be used in the sense that they can be commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Furthermore, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries will not be interpreted ideally or excessively unless clearly and specifically defined.

[0023] The same reference numerals refer to the same components throughout this disclosure. This disclosure does not describe all elements of the embodiments, and overlapping content common in the technical field to which the disclosure pertains or between embodiments will be omitted. The terms "module" or "module" used in this specification refer to software or hardware components such as FPGAs or ASICs, and a "module" or "module" performs a certain function. However, the term "module" or "module" is not limited to software or hardware. A "module" or "module" may be configured to exist on an addressable storage medium or to execute one or more processors. Thus, by way of example, a "module" or "module" includes components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, program code segments, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functionality provided in the components and "units" or "modules" may be combined into fewer components and "units" or "modules" or may be further separated into additional components and "units" or "modules."

[0024] Throughout this specification, when a part is said to be "coupled" to another part, this includes not only direct coupling but also indirect coupling, and indirect coupling includes coupling via a wireless communication network.

[0025] Furthermore, when a part is said to "comprise" a certain component, this means that it may further include other components, rather than excluding other components, unless otherwise specified to the contrary.

[0026] Throughout this specification, when an element is said to be "on" another element, this includes not only when the element is in contact with the other element, but also when there is another element between the two elements.

[0027] The terms "first," "second," etc. are used to distinguish one component from another, and the components are not limited to the terms mentioned above.

[0028] The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0029] The identification numbers in each step are used for convenience of explanation, and do not describe the order of each step. Each step may be performed in a different order than specified unless the context clearly dictates a specific order.

[0030] The terms used in the following description are defined as follows.

[0031] Although the present disclosure is limited to a lighting control device, it may further include or take the form of a server, a computer, and / or a mobile terminal.

[0032] Here, the computer may include, for example, a notebook, desktop, laptop, tablet PC, slate PC, etc. equipped with a web browser.

[0033] The lighting control device is a server that communicates with external devices and processes information, and may include an application server, computer server, database server, file server, game server, mail server, proxy server, web server, etc.

[0034] The portable terminal may be, for example, a wireless communication device that ensures portability and mobility, and may include all kinds of handheld-based wireless communication devices such as PCS (Personal Communication System), GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication)-2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), WiBro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminals, smartphones, etc., as well as wearable devices such as watches, rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, glasses, contact lenses, or head-mounted devices (HMDs).

[0035] Meanwhile, the term "performance data" used in this disclosure can be interpreted to include live performance data for providing real-time performance updates, live filming data, on-demand contents that have already been performed and stored in a database, Over the Top (OTT), music videos, digital audio / videos, content for delayed streaming such as YouTube, etc.

[0036] For example, OTT is a cloud-based service that provides performances and audio content whenever users want through various electronic devices such as PCs, smartphones, tablet computers, and consoles, regardless of a specific set-top box.

[0037] Hereinafter, the working principle and embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] 1 and 2 are diagrams illustrating a network structure of a lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] 1 and 2, a lighting control system 10 supporting multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can be implemented to simultaneously control at least one cheering lighting device 400 carried by an audience member by linking a performance venue (A) and a remote location (B). In this case, there may be multiple performance venues (A) and multiple remote locations (B), and the distance and number thereof are not limited.

[0040] In this case, the performance venue (A) refers to a performance venue such as a sports stadium or a concert hall, and may refer to a place where an actual performance such as a sports competition or concert is held (progressed). Audiences who wish to watch an actual performance enter the performance venue (A) carrying their own cheering lighting devices 400, and can sit in their respective seats or in designated areas within the performance venue (A).

[0041] Meanwhile, the remote location (B) refers to a location other than the performance venue (A), and may be a location other than the performance venue (A) where the actual performance is taking place, where the same performance effects as those of the performance venue (A) can be realized. For example, the remote location (B) may be a public place where many people gather, such as a theater, or a private or small space, such as a home. In this case, it is preferable that performance data identical to the actual performance taking place in the performance venue (A) is transmitted in real time from the performance venue (A) to the remote location (B). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the actual performance data of the performance venue (A) can be accessed at the remote location (B) through various physical storage media (not shown), such as various recording media such as CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs, as well as various flash memories such as Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, memory sticks, and Multi-Media Cards (MMCs). This performance data may mean either performance commentary data for providing a performance commentary in real time or performance commentary filming data for filming the performance commentary, and the performance commentary data and performance commentary filming data each include any type of data related to the performance commentary, for example, one of video, audio, image, and text.

[0042] Specifically, the live performance data is streamed in real time through an application pre-installed in the smart device 300 or an online video providing service such as YouTube, etc., so that the live performance can be viewed at a remote location (B) in the same way as at the performance venue (A), and the live performance filmed data can be streamed or downloaded and played through an application pre-installed in the smart device 300 or an online video providing service such as YouTube, etc., so that the live performance can be viewed at a remote location (B).

[0043] In the remote location (B), spectators who wish to be provided with the same performance scenes and performance effects as those in the actual performance held at the performance venue (A) may carry their own cheering lighting devices 400.

[0044] That is, the lighting control system 10 supporting multiple modes according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can simultaneously control the lighting device 400 for cheering on the audience in the performance hall (A) and the lighting device 400 for cheering on the audience in the remote location (B) in cooperation with each other.

[0045] However, for the sake of convenience, the identification numbers of the same components provided at the performance venue (A) and the remote location (B) are all written as the same.

[0046] Specifically, the lighting control system 10 supporting multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a server 100, a master device 200, a smart device 300, and at least one support lighting device 400. In this case, the master device 200, the smart device 300, and at least one support lighting device 400 are individually provided for each performance venue (A) and / or remote location (B).

[0047] The server 100 provides performance information to the smart device 300 based on the performance, generates a wireless control signal, which is a signal for controlling at least one cheering lighting device 400, according to the performance flow (i.e., the playback section of the performance), and provides the signal to the master device 400. At this time, the performance information includes at least one of schedule information, location information, performance venue information, agency information, artist information, provided service information, image information, group information, control information, and performance data for the performance. In addition, the wireless control signal and the control information are configured to enable group control, and for example, the packet structure of the wireless control signal may be as shown in Table 1 below.

[0048] [Table 1]

[0049] As described above, the wireless control signal may be transmitted using a 16-bit (2-byte) CRC as a fixed packet length and using the 2.4 GHz ISM band.

[0050] The wireless control signal packet may also support coordinate system numbers such as xy for function expansion, allowing calculation values ​​to be transmitted according to commands.

[0051] For example, the group information (group assignment information) provided to each cheering lighting device may introduce and apply a virtual coordinate system for the entire audience seating area of ​​a performance venue, thereby defining the entire audience seating area as a specific coordinate range. A single audience seat may have specific x- and y-coordinate values, or multiple adjacent audience seats may have the same x- and y-coordinate values. Furthermore, the location of an audience seat may be identified by introducing a coordinate system other than the commonly used x- and y-coordinate system. In this case, the group information provided to each cheering lighting device may be stored in advance before a performance. If some or all of this group information is recorded in the coordinate information, a wireless control signal transmitted in real time at the performance site (performance venue) may be based on one or more specific coordinate values ​​or a specific coordinate range to specify the cheering lighting device that will emit a specific color. The cheering lighting device within the range of the coordinate values ​​may emit a specific color. In this case, the cheering lighting device may receive a wireless control signal during the performance or while a performance video is being played, determine whether it is included in the specific group information based on its coordinate value, and emit light in the appropriate color accordingly. If group information based on a coordinate system set for the entire audience seating area of ​​a performance hall (real or virtual), is stored in advance in the cheering lighting devices, impromptu audience seating lighting performances become possible even with a small amount of data transmission. That is, by generating or modifying and broadcasting a wireless control signal to make only the cheering lighting devices within a specific coordinate range emit light in a predetermined hue, variable audience seating lighting performances become possible.

[0052] For example, if the entire audience seating area of ​​a performance hall (actual or virtual) is defined by an xy coordinate system and each cheering lighting device is assigned a specific xy coordinate in advance for a specific performance section (performance playback section) during the performance progress or performance video playback process, when the performance section or performance playback section is realized, if a wireless control signal set to illuminate a specific coordinate range (e.g., {10, 10} to {20, 15}) in red (255, 0, 0) is transmitted, the multiple cheering lighting devices that receive this signal can each determine whether they belong to the range of {10, 10} to {20, 15} based on the coordinate information given to them, and if they fall within this range, they can illuminate in red.

[0053] To this end, the master device 200 can generate a lighting map to express the shape of a performance or support a user tool for generating the lighting map. A lighting map is a map that includes all possible performances that can be expressed with at least one performance object. A performance director can induce dynamic effects by selectively illuminating multiple light-emitting devices located in the audience seats of a performance hall using at least a portion of the lighting map. This lighting map may include multiple subobjects, and each subobject may form a single performance object or a part of a single performance object. In other words, a performance object may include at least one subobject. In addition, lighting maps may be generated differently depending on the size, shape, and number of seats of the audience seats, the performance format (including on-site performances and remote online performances), and the type of performance (concerts, sports competitions, etc.). A director can generate lighting maps corresponding to each type of performance using the master device 200.

[0054] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, seats can be interpreted in a coordinate space of x and y axes. For example, 20 seats horizontally and 20 seats vertically, totaling 400 seats, can be set as unit objects for producing one scene. However, the technical concept of the present disclosure is not limited to the disclosed numbers and can be modified to unit objects having various horizontal and vertical values.

[0055] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a rendering object may include an object origin (OO), and the position of the object origin (OO) in the coordinate space may be referred to as a reference coordinate.

[0056] The object origin (OO) may be preset or defined at a specific position. For example, the object origin may be set or defined as a characteristic part of the rendering object, a focal point of the rendering object's outline, or the center of mass (COM) of the rendering object. For example, if the object origin for a specific rendering object is preset, the server 100 may omit the operation of newly setting the object origin for the same rendering object.

[0057] For example, the center coordinates of the lighting map of a performance shape may be set to the object origin (00) (absolute coordinate method). However, without being limited to this, the positions of various performance shapes may be set and changed to the object origin (00). The object origin (00) may be defined in advance, and the master device 200 and the support lighting device 400 may share the same object origin defined for each performance shape.

[0058] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, in the absolute coordinate system, when reference coordinates, which are coordinate information of the object origin (OO) of an object, are transmitted through a control packet, the reference coordinates may be absolute object origin (OO). For example, the reference coordinates of a first object may be (10, 10), the reference coordinates of a second object may be (30, 10), the reference coordinates of a third object may be (50, 10), and the reference coordinates of a fourth object may be (260, 10). To properly transmit values ​​including 260, 1 byte (8 bits) with a representation range of 0 to 255 cannot be used, but 2 bytes (16 bits) with a larger data representation range (0 to 65535) must be used. In other words, there may be cases where only 2 bytes of space for coordinate data are allocated in a packet, but this is not a problem if the packet size is sufficient. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the object origin (OO) may be predetermined based on the shape of the performance or may be set and stored under the control of the master device 200 (remote coordinate system). The object origin (OO) may be changed under the control of the master device 200. If the object origin is changed, the cheering lighting device 400 can maintain synchronization with the master device 200 by updating the coordinate information according to the changed criteria.

[0059] Meanwhile, the detailed structure of the payload in Table 1 above can be shown as Table 2 below, as an example.

[0060] [Table 2]

[0061] Basically, if the Agency ID (company ID) and Artist ID (singer ID) match the values ​​pre-stored in the support stick, it will operate. As an exception, if 0x00 (decimal 0) is entered for each ID, it will operate unconditionally even if it does not match. If the Command value is not supported by the support stick firmware, the support stick will maintain the existing command or existing operation.

[0062] Meanwhile, Group A and Group B are a maximum of 16 bits (2 bytes), and in the case of group control, one or more of the Group A and Group B values ​​in the group control packet are input by the application via Command, and if they match the value stored in the cheering stick, the action is determined (i.e., group control). Meanwhile, depending on the Command (which can also specify the storage number of the consecutive play surface), only the Group A value may be recognized and the Group B value may be "Don't Care," or only Group B may be recognized and the Group A value may be "Don't Care."

[0063] By developing the function according to the packet specifications, it is possible to make it possible to operate in such a way that, for a specific Command value, the Group A value is an exact match, the Group B value is within a certain range, or is greater than or equal to (less than, exceeding) the Group B value, etc.

[0064] Group A Upper, Group A Lower, Group B Upper, and Group B Lower simply describe their representative functions and can act as fields in a packet that transmit values ​​used for command processing, i.e., transmit condition variables.

[0065] Meanwhile, group information and seat information are mapped for each performance section according to the flow of the performance. At this time, the group information may be set by dividing at least one cheering lighting device into a plurality of groups. Furthermore, a plurality of light emitting elements provided in each cheering lighting device may also be divided into a plurality of groups. In this case, when mapping the group information and seat information for each performance section, element group information that groups a plurality of light emitting elements is further mapped. In this way, not only can at least one cheering lighting device be grouped and controlled based on the seat, but the plurality of light emitting elements provided in each cheering lighting device can also be grouped and controlled.

[0066] Meanwhile, the master device 200 broadcasts a wireless control signal while performance data (live performance data or live performance shooting data) is being provided. This wireless control signal may be generated based on control information included in the performance information in a form for controlling at least one cheering light device 400 via wireless communication.

[0067] In addition, the smart device 300 is a terminal of a user who wishes to receive various services related to the performance, and applications that provide the various services may be installed on the smart device 300. The user is authorized to receive the various services by signing up as a member and / or completing payment procedures based on the installed application.

[0068] Specifically, a user executes an application pre-installed on the smart device 300 and then manually inputs information included in the ticket or automatically recognizes the ticket based on the electronic code information to receive performance information corresponding to the performance from the server 100. Then, the smart device 300 maps and connects at least one cheering lighting device to the performance information. In this case, the smart device 300 may individually or simultaneously control at least one cheering lighting device 400-1, 400-2, ..., 400-n located in the performance hall (A) and / or a remote location (B).

[0069] Meanwhile, when the smart device 300 performs the connection, it checks whether or not there is a connection history based on the cheering rod information of each of the selected at least one cheering lighting device and the cheering rod information stored in advance, and as a result of the check, it can prioritize the connection to the cheering lighting device that has a connection history.

[0070] Here, the pre-stored cheering stick information is for each of at least one cheering light device that has a history of being connected to the smart device 300. The cheering stick information may also include at least one of the name, alias, planning company information, artist information, MAC address, broadcasting name, broadcasting description, broadcasting message, serial number, hardware version information, and firmware version information for the cheering light device.

[0071] Meanwhile, when the smart device 300 and at least one cheering lighting device are connected and the connected at least one cheering lighting device is registered on the application, the cheering stick information for the connected cheering stick is added to the pre-stored cheering stick information, thereby updating the pre-stored cheering stick information.

[0072] Meanwhile, any one of at least one piece of information included in the cheering pole information may be set as the ID information of the cheering lighting device. In this case, when checking whether or not there is a connection history, the smart device 300 checks whether or not there is a cheering lighting device having ID information that matches the ID information of the cheering lighting device in the pre-stored cheering pole information, and if a cheering lighting device having the matching ID information is confirmed, it determines that there is a connection history and performs re-connection based on the ID information of the confirmed cheering lighting device. If a cheering lighting device having the matching ID information is not confirmed, it determines that there is no connection history, i.e., it is a new connection, and performs connection based on the ID information of the cheering lighting device.

[0073] The smart device 300 is an electronic device having video playback and remote communication functions. For example, the smart device 300 may be a personal smart device such as a smartphone, tablet, wearable device, desktop PC, laptop PC, netbook computer, head-mounted display (HMD), personal digital assistant (PAD), virtual reality (VR) device, or smart car. Alternatively, the smart device 300 may be configured in various forms that include or can be connected to some of the components of such smart devices. That is, the smart device 300 may include a display device that can output performance data, and may receive and process performance data and control information (control data) based on the performance data through a physical storage medium. For example, the smart device 300 may receive performance data and control information (control data) based on the performance data through a physical storage medium, including various recording media such as CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs, as well as various flash memories such as Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, memory sticks, and Multi-Media Cards (MMCs). In this way, when the performance data is viewed at the remote location (B) using a physical storage medium, the audience at the remote location (B) can have the same experience as watching the performance at the performance venue regardless of time and location. In addition, the smart device 300 can be connected to a separate playback device (not shown) (e.g., beam projector, monitor, television, etc.) to output the performance data.

[0074] If the smart device 300 is a smartphone among smart devices, it can play performance data on the screen of the smartphone, analyze and confirm control information using an application program (or application), transmit it via wired or wireless communication, and control at least one cheering lighting device 400 carried by each audience member in the performance hall (A) or a remote location (B). In this case, the application program (or application) can be downloaded via wireless communication from the server 100 or another service providing server.

[0075] Although one master device 200 and one smart device 300 are shown in the above description of the present disclosure, this is for convenience of explanation only, and multiple master devices 200 and multiple smart devices 300 may be installed in one performance venue (A) or remote location (B), and the number is not limited. If the remote location (B) is a public place where many spectators are located (or if many spectators are located in a private space), multiple smart devices may be connected to multiple cheering lighting devices 400-1, 400-2, ..., 400-n in a one-to-one relationship and control them individually, or one smart device may be connected to multiple cheering lighting devices 400-1, 400-2, ..., 400-n in a one-to-many relationship and control them individually or simultaneously.

[0076] At this time, when the smart device 300 is set to be connected one-to-one, it compares the wireless field strength (RSSI) values ​​of at least one cheering lighting device 400 and connects to the cheering lighting device having the largest wireless field strength value. Also, when the smart device 300 is set to be connected one-to-many, it compares the wireless field strength value of at least one cheering lighting device with a preset threshold value and connects to at least one cheering lighting device having a wireless field strength value equal to or greater than the preset threshold value.

[0077] Alternatively, the master device 200 may not be provided separately, and one of the multiple smart devices may be designated (set) as the master device to perform its function, or the server 100 may directly transmit a wireless control signal via wired or wireless communication.

[0078] Meanwhile, at least one cheering lighting device 400 is a small cheering item (e.g., a cheering stick) carried by an audience member (user) located at the performance venue (A) or a remote location (B), and is connected to the smart device 300 to control its operation in either the first mode or the second mode.

[0079] In this case, the first mode is a mode for control based on a personal area network (PAN), and is classified into a state of waiting to join the personal area network or a state of joining the personal area network, and the second mode is a mode for control based on a branching wireless control method, and corresponds to a performance control mode for individually controlling at least one cheering lighting device based on control data or a wireless control signal synchronized with the performance data.

[0080] At this time, in order to convert the operation mode from the first mode to the second mode or from the second mode to the first mode, the conversion can be performed by inputting a preset operation signal to at least one cheering lighting device 400. At this time, the preset operation signal may be a rule that is basically stored in each of the at least one cheering lighting device 400, or may be set and stored by a user according to his or her convenience. For example, the preset operation signal may be at least one of a method of touching a button provided on the cheering lighting device, a method of making a gesture, and a method of inputting a voice.

[0081] Specifically, when controlling operation in the first operation mode, at least one cheering lighting device 400 controls operation based on a pre-stored control pattern, and when controlling operation in the second operation mode, at least one cheering lighting device 400 controls operation based on control information included in a wireless control signal or performance information (control data synchronized with performance data). Here, the pre-stored control pattern may be pre-stored in each of the at least one cheering lighting device 400.

[0082] That is, the wireless control signal provides control data in real time to control at least one cheering lighting device 400 located in the performance hall (A) where the performance is taking place or in the remote location (B) where the performance data is streamed. Meanwhile, the control information included in the performance information allows at least one cheering lighting device 400 located in the performance hall (A) where the performance is taking place or in the remote location (B) where the performance data is streamed to receive the performance information, store the performance data included in the performance information and control data synchronized with the performance data, and perform control corresponding to the current playback section based on the previously stored control data while streaming or downloading the performance data.

[0083] Thus, at least one of light emission, vibration, and sound of each of at least one cheering lighting device 400, i.e., cheering lighting devices 400-1, 400-2, ..., 400-n, can be controlled, thereby realizing various types of performance effects.

[0084] The at least one cheering lighting device 400 is equipped with RGB or RGBW based LEDs and can be controlled only by RGB (Red, Green, Blue) values. If all RGB values ​​are at their maximum values, the Red, Green, and Blue LEDs are turned off and only the White LED is lit. This reduces power consumption while enabling more accurate expression.

[0085] Usually, LEDs controlled by PWM are used, but LEDs that operate by receiving 1-wire or 2-wire communication, called smart LEDs, can also be installed.

[0086] If each cheering lighting device 400 is equipped with multiple LEDs, i.e., multiple light-emitting elements, the control patterns for operating each light-emitting element individually can be stored in the cheering lighting device, and the control patterns can be changed and operated each time a button is clicked and an operation signal is input.

[0087] In this case, when a specific command or pattern value is specified wirelessly, the support lighting device operates according to the control pattern stored in it. However, if there are a large number of light-emitting elements and it is not possible to specify a complete operation pattern for each light-emitting element with one control packet, each packet can be assigned a number, and the first packet can be used to set the LED to full illumination, and then the LEDs can be shifted in the order they were received to control their illumination. If the desired effect cannot be achieved by shifting alone, the data can be divided and sent as packets, and then a command packet for the final operation can be sent to light up the accumulated data all at once and specify the pattern operation. This can also be applied to group control.

[0088] As briefly described above, the control information is provided in synchronization with the performance data and may include control data synchronized with the current playback section of the performance data. Thus, when the performance data is streamed or downloaded and played back by the smart device 300, at least one cheering light device 400 connected to the smart device 300 can be controlled based on the control data synchronized with the performance data.

[0089] In one embodiment, the control data synchronized with the performance data may be configured by mapping time code information generated based on the performance data or based on a performance at the performance venue (A) to the control data so that the control data is synchronized with the performance data. That is, the performance data at the performance venue (A) or the remote location (B) can be synchronized with at least one cheering lighting device 400 located at the performance venue (A) or the remote location (B) using the time code information. Accordingly, although the present disclosure describes the time code information as being generated based on the performance data or the performance at the performance venue (A), this is not intended to be limiting. For example, the time code information mapped to the synchronized control data corresponding to the current playback section of the performance data may be generated by at least one of the server 100, the master device 200, the smart device, and at least one cheering lighting device 400. In other words, since the time code information is included in the control data corresponding to the performance data sent to the remote location (B), it may be shared and controlled by various devices located in the remote location (B) that can control the control data.

[0090] Furthermore, to solve playback delays caused by intentional delayed broadcasting or technical limitations of long-distance transmission in remote locations, control data provided to at least one cheering lighting device 400 according to performance data at performance venue (A) is sent together with or separately from the performance data when it is transmitted to remote location (B). Time code information is included in the control data, and when the performance data is played back at remote location (B), the time code information included in the performance data is mapped to the control data, thereby synchronizing the performance data with the control data of at least one cheering lighting device 400 located at the remote location. This allows audience members at remote location (B) to enjoy a more realistic performance because the performance data matches the performance data of at least one cheering lighting device 400 located at remote location (B). Furthermore, even when the actual performance data is played back through a physical storage medium such as a CD, DVD, HD-DVD, or Blu-ray Disc, or through an online video service such as YouTube, the time code information can be used to match the played performance data with the control data of the cheering lighting device, maximizing immersion.

[0091] To this end, the smart device 300 can extract time code information and mapped control data corresponding to the current playback section of the performance data from the control data synchronized with the performance data, and provide the extracted control data to at least one cheering lighting device 400 located in a remote location.

[0092] In other words, at least one support lighting device 400 located in each of the performance venue (A) and the remote location (B) can be controlled based on the control data to perform various types of performance effects in real time or synchronized.

[0093] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect of a performance produced on the audience seats in a performance hall according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0094] Referring to FIG. 3, the lighting control system 10 that supports multiple modes can generate performance information and wireless control signals to realize the effects of a performance using at least one cheering lighting device 400 located corresponding to each seat in the performance hall (A).

[0095] In this case, the performance information may be generated by the server 100, and the wireless control signal may be generated based on the performance information by the server 100 or the master device 200. However, for the sake of convenience, the following description will be limited to the case where the wireless control signal is generated by the server 100.

[0096] The server 100 generates a performance scene using at least one support lighting device 400 located for the artist A during the performance time in the performance hall A, and can configure each performance scene for each performance section according to the performance scene. For example, a first performance scene (e.g., first scene) is generated in a first performance section (e.g., first time), and a second performance scene (e.g., second scene) is generated in a second performance section (e.g., second time).

[0097] When the auditorium (A) is configured as shown in Fig. 3, a first performance scene can be generated in the first performance section, in which each seat in the auditorium is displayed in a different luminous color along with specific text as shown in Fig. 3. Then, a second performance scene can be generated in the second performance section, in which a scene different from the first performance scene is displayed, for example, in specific shapes and patterns.

[0098] The server 100 can group the audience seats in the performance hall (A) into multiple groups based on each performance scene generated for each performance section, and generate group information for each of the multiple grouped groups. For example, if there are multiple group units that can be grouped into similar or identical lighting forms for the first performance scene to be generated in the first performance section, the audience seats in the performance hall (A) can be divided into multiple areas corresponding to the group units, and each of the divided areas can be generated as a group. In other words, the first performance scene in the first performance section may include multiple groups.

[0099] Referring to FIG. 3, seats in the auditorium marked with specific text can be designated as a first group 310, and seats in the auditorium that are illuminated with the same luminous color can be distinguished and designated as second to fifth groups (320, 330, 340, 350), respectively.

[0100] The server 100 may map information about a plurality of groups generated for each performance section (performance scene) with seat information within the audience seats and configure the mapped information as performance data for each performance section. For example, the server 100 may configure performance data in which a plurality of group information corresponding to performance information for each section is mapped, as shown in Table 1 below. Here, the group information refers to group-specific control information for controlling at least one cheering lighting device 400 for each group in response to each performance scene for each performance section. For example, the group-specific control information may include group assignment information (i.e., group identification information) and lighting state information set corresponding to the group assignment information. That is, at least one cheering lighting device 400 having the same group assignment information for each performance section may have the same lighting state information.

[0101] In addition, at least one cheering lighting device 400 having the same group assignment information may be assigned to different groups in each performance section. For example, a cheering lighting device 400-1 having group A assignment information in a first performance section (first performance scene) may be assigned to group B assignment information in a second performance section (second performance scene). In other words, the cheering lighting device belonging to group A in the first performance section (first performance scene) and the cheering lighting device belonging to group A in the second performance section (second performance scene) may be assigned to different groups.

[0102] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a lighting control method in a lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0103] Referring to FIG. 4, the smart device 300 executes a pre-installed application (S401), and based on this, the information included in the ticket is manually input or automatically recognized to register the ticket (S403).

[0104] To this end, a performance list is provided based on the executed application, and the user can select the performance for which he or she wishes to enter information included in the ticket. Once one performance is selected, the ticket for the selected performance can be registered using the information included in the ticket.

[0105] In this case, the ticket is provided with electronic code information, which may be, for example, at least one of a barcode, a QR code, and an RFID tag, to automatically recognize the information included in the ticket. That is, the information included in the ticket can be automatically recognized by scanning the electronic code information included in the ticket through a pre-installed application. Here, the information included in the ticket may be at least one of performance name information, artist information, date information, location information, seat information, and performance image information.

[0106] Next, if a ticket is registered by the smart device 300, the server 100 checks the registered ticket and generates corresponding performance information, or if the performance information has already been generated, checks the corresponding performance information (S405) and stores the performance information (S407).

[0107] Next, the server 100 provides the performance information to the master device 200 (S409). At this time, the performance information may be provided through an application or may be directly transmitted to the smart device 300. Here, the performance information may include at least one of schedule information, location information, performance venue information, agency information, artist information, provided service information, image information, group information, control information, and performance data for the performance.

[0108] Next, if the master device 200 receives performance information, it stores the information (S411) and provides it to the smart device 300 (S413).

[0109] Next, the smart device 300 stores performance information (S415), searches for at least one cheering lighting device to be mapped to the performance information, and then connects the smart device 300 to the searched at least one cheering lighting device 400 according to the mapping between the performance information and each of the searched at least one cheering lighting device 400 (S417). Here, when searching for a cheering lighting device, the smart device 300 may, for example, broadcast a broadcasting name as a search signal for pairing to search for a cheering lighting device having the same broadcasting name.

[0110] To complete the connection, the operation mode of each of the searched at least one cheering lighting device 400 is converted to a first mode (S419), and once the connection between the smart device 300 and the searched at least one cheering lighting device 400 is completed (S421), the operation mode of each of the connected at least one cheering lighting device 400 is converted to a second mode (S423). Although step S423 is shown to be performed after step S421 in FIG. 4, it can be performed any time after step S419. That is, step S423 can be performed after step S419 or any time after step S421.

[0111] For example, when performing connection, the smart device 300 may display guide information that guides the user to place the support lighting device nearby through an application so that the connection can be easily performed.

[0112] In addition, at least one connected cheering lighting device may emit light in a color and color pattern designated by the application upon completion of connection, or may emit light or vibrate in a color and color pattern preset for the cheering lighting device, allowing the user to check whether the connection has been made correctly. If the color of the cheering lighting device indicated by the smart device 300 matches the actual color change of the cheering lighting device, it is determined that the connection has been made correctly. If they do not match, the search and connection operation is performed again to ensure correct connection.

[0113] Meanwhile, although not shown in FIG. 4, after the connection is completed, the smart device 300 can check the status information of each of the connected support lighting devices, decide whether to send notification information, and send the notification information according to the decision.

[0114] For example, based on the cheering rod information of each of the at least one connected cheering lighting device, firmware version information may be checked as status information to determine whether an update to the firmware version is necessary, and an update request notification may be sent to at least one cheering lighting device determined to require an update as a result of the determination.Furthermore, the remaining battery level of each of the at least one connected cheering lighting device may be checked at predetermined intervals, and a low battery notification may be sent to at least one cheering lighting device determined to have a remaining battery level equal to or less than a predetermined threshold.

[0115] On the other hand, when the operating mode is changed in steps S419 and S423, a guide for operations to change the operating mode may be provided on the application, and the user can change the operating mode based on the guide.

[0116] If an operation signal to enter the second mode is not input in step S423 and the state of the first mode entered in step S419 continues, the mode may be set to automatically switch to the second mode when the duration of the first mode reaches a preset time or longer. Also, once the mode has been switched to the second mode, the mode may be set to restrict switching back to the first mode.

[0117] Next, at least one connected support lighting device 400 senses a wireless control signal at a preset period (S425), and performs control depending on whether the wireless control signal is sensed (S427).

[0118] However, this is only one embodiment, and the smart device 300 may detect a wireless control signal and control at least one cheering lighting device 400 connected to the smart device 300 depending on whether or not the wireless control signal is detected.

[0119] Meanwhile, apart from the steps described above, the server 100 generates a wireless control signal for a performance while the performance is in progress or while performance data is being played (S416-1), stores the wireless control signal (S416-2), and provides it to the master device 200 (S416-3). The master device 200 then stores the wireless control signal (S416-4) and provides it to the smart device 300 (S416-5). The smart device 300 then stores the wireless control signal (S416-6) and can provide the performance information stored in step S415 and / or the wireless control signal stored in step S416-6 to at least one cheering lighting device 400 (S416-7). Here, step S416-7 is an operation that is performed as needed, but is not a mandatory operation. Furthermore, after step S416-5, the master device 200 broadcasts a wireless control signal (S416-8). Although step S416-8 is shown in Figure 4 as being performed after steps S416-6 to S416-7, it may be performed at any time after step S416-5.

[0120] The above-described step S416 (steps S416-1 to S416-84) may be repeated while a performance is in progress, and the wireless control signals generated by the repeated steps may be accumulated and stored together with time information and stored as control information for the performance. Thus, when performance data for the performance is streamed or downloaded, the control information may be included in the performance information and provided to the smart device 300, thereby controlling at least one cheering light device 400 connected to the smart device 300.

[0121] 4 shows a case where a workstation (not shown) and server 100 are configured as a single device, but in another embodiment, a lighting control system supporting multiple modes may be configured to further include a workstation separate from server 100. In this case, step S405 of one embodiment is performed by the workstation, and the performance information is provided to server 100 for subsequent operations. Here, the workstation may generate performance information by creating it itself using a specific program such as Excel, or may generate performance information using a performance information generating program configured for the performance venue. In this case, step S416-1 of one embodiment is performed by the workstation, and the wireless control signal is provided to server 100 for subsequent operations.

[0122] Meanwhile, as another embodiment, if the master device 200 includes a control console device in a lighting control system supporting multiple modes, step S416-1 can be performed by the master device 200 according to a command from the control console device. That is, the wireless control signal can be generated by the workstation / server 100 and provided to the master device 200, or can be generated directly by the master device 200.

[0123] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a specific control operation when a smart device operates in a second mode in a lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0124] Referring to FIG. 5, when each of at least one cheering lighting device 400 connected to a smart device 300 enters the second mode through step S417 of FIG. 4, it detects whether there is a wireless control signal broadcast from the master device 200 at a predetermined period (S501).

[0125] If a wireless control signal is detected as a result of step S501, control is performed based on the wireless control signal (S503). At this time, each of at least one cheering lighting device 400 connected to the smart device 300 checks which group it belongs to among the multiple groups and performs control using a control packet of the wireless control signal corresponding to the checked group. That is, since a wireless control signal is broadcast to each of the multiple groups, the number of group controls can be freely increased beyond the limit imposed by the packet size. As a result, more groups can be formed and controlled easily.

[0126] On the other hand, if there is no wireless control signal as a result of the detection in step S501, control is performed based on the control information included in the performance information (S505). At this time, each of at least one cheering lighting device 400 connected to the smart device 300 checks which group it belongs to among the multiple groups based on the group information provided in the performance information, and performs control using only the control data corresponding to the checked group among the control data included in the control information.

[0127] That is, the group to which each cheering lighting device belongs, i.e., each group, can be identified based on the seat information, which is one of the pieces of information included in the ticket, and / or the group information included in the performance information.

[0128] 6 to 13 are diagrams illustrating an example of connecting support lighting devices using smart devices in a lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0129] First, the smart device 300 runs a pre-installed application and selects a performance for which tickets are to be registered from a performance list provided by the application. As shown in FIG. 6, a screen for registering tickets is displayed on the display unit 310 of the smart device 300.

[0130] Next, as shown in Figure 7, the user selects one of the performances (dates) of the performance displayed on the display unit 310 of the smart device 300, and selects one of the seats from the seat list as shown in Figure 8. The ticket is then registered in the application.

[0131] Next, as shown in FIG. 9, at least one cheering lighting device (cheering goods) to be used for the performance is selected by the user, and as shown in FIG. 10, at least one cheering lighting device to be connected to the smart device 300 is searched for, and at this time, a guide may be provided on the display unit 310 to guide the user to change the operation mode.

[0132] 11, if at least one cheering lighting device is found, one of the cheering lighting devices is selected and registered on the application, thereby establishing a connection between the smart device 300 and the selected cheering lighting device. After that, as shown in FIG. 12, if the interconnection is successfully completed, an icon representing the cheering lighting device is generated and displayed on the display unit 310.

[0133] As a result, as shown in FIG. 13, not only various information about the performance but also the supporting lighting devices used in the performance can be displayed and provided on the display unit 310.

[0134] However, Figures 6 to 13 show the case where the information contained in the ticket is input manually, and this is only one example, and it may also be implemented to be recognized automatically as described above.

[0135] FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a master device in a system that supports multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0136] Referring to FIG. 14, the master device 200 may include an operation module 210, a display module 230, a storage module 250, a communication module 270, and a control module 290.

[0137] The operation module 210 includes at least one switch for changing states and at least one communication port.

[0138] The display module 230 includes a display unit for checking the status thereof, and the display unit may be at least one of an LED and an LCD.

[0139] The storage module 250 stores at least one data and at least one process.

[0140] The communication module 270 includes a plurality of antenna terminals for broadcasting wireless control signals and transmits the wireless control signals at a single frequency. In this case, the communication module 270 may be configured to be able to change at least one of the frequency and the wireless field strength.

[0141] The control module 290 performs control based on at least one process stored in the storage module 250 .

[0142] Furthermore, the communication module 270 of the master device 200 may further include a feedback receiving unit for checking the transmission status of the wireless control signal.

[0143] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a smart device in a system supporting multiple modes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0144] Referring to FIG. 15, a smart device 300 may include a communication module 310, a storage module 330, and a control module 350.

[0145] The communication module 310 may include one or more components that enable communication with an external device, and may include, for example, at least one of a wired communication module, a wireless communication module, and a short-range communication module, based on which signals are transmitted and received.

[0146] Here, the wired communication module may include various wired communication modules such as a local area network (LAN) module, a wide area network (WAN) module, or a value added network (VAN) module, as well as various cable communication modules such as a universal serial bus (USB), a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a digital visual interface (DVI), a recommended standard RS-232, a power line communication, or a plain old telephone service (POTS).

[0147] The wireless communication module may include a Wi-Fi module, a WiBro (Wireless Broadband) module, or a wireless communication module supporting various wireless communication methods such as GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), WLAN (Wireless LAN), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro (Wireless Broadband), WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed ​​Uplink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G, 5G, and 6G.

[0148] The short-range communication module is for short-range communication, and is compatible with Bluetooth. TM It can support short-range communication using at least one of the following technologies: RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus).

[0149] The storage module 330 stores data and / or various information supporting various functions of the smart device 300. A plurality of application programs (or applications) operated in the smart device 300 may store data and commands for the operation of the smart device 300. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Meanwhile, the application programs may be stored in at least one memory included in the storage module 330, installed on the smart device 300, and driven to perform operations (or functions) by at least one processor included in the control module 350.

[0150] Meanwhile, the at least one memory may include at least one type of storage medium selected from the group consisting of flash memory, hard disk, multimedia card micro, card-type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk. Furthermore, the memory may store information temporarily, permanently, or semi-permanently, and may be provided as an internal or removable type.

[0151] The control module 350 may include at least one processor, and may control all components within the smart device 300 to process input or output signals, data, information, etc., or may execute commands, algorithms, and application programs stored in at least one memory to perform various processes and provide or process appropriate information or functions for defect detection based on drop image analysis using artificial intelligence.

[0152] This control module 350 is configured to perform all of the specific operations of the smart device 300 described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, and since this configuration is redundant, a detailed description will be omitted.

[0153] Meanwhile, the disclosed embodiments may be embodied in the form of a recording medium storing computer-executable instructions. The instructions may be stored in the form of program code, which, when executed by a processor, may generate program modules to perform the operations of the disclosed embodiments. The recording medium may be embodied as a computer-readable recording medium.

[0154] Computer-readable recording media include all types of recording media that store computer-readable instructions, such as read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic tape, magnetic disk, flash memory, and optical data storage devices.

[0155] The disclosed embodiments have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present disclosure may be embodied in forms different from the disclosed embodiments without changing the technical concept or essential features of the present disclosure. The disclosed embodiments are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting.

Claims

1. In a lighting control system supporting multiple modes, A server that generates performance information based on a performance and provides it to a smart device, and generates a wireless control signal and provides it to a master device, the performance information including at least one of schedule information, location information, performance venue information, agency information, artist information, provided service information, image information, group information, control information, and performance data for the performance; the master device broadcasting the wireless control signal; After executing a pre-installed application, the smart device receives performance information corresponding to a performance from the server by manually inputting information included in the ticket or automatically recognizing it based on electronic code information, and maps and connects at least one cheering lighting device to the performance information, thereby controlling the connected at least one cheering lighting device; At least one cheering lighting device is connected to each of the smart devices and is controlled to operate in one of a first mode and a second mode; Each of the at least one cheering lighting device When controlling the operation in the first operation mode, the operation is controlled based on a pre-stored control pattern, and when controlling the operation in the second operation mode, the operation is controlled based on the wireless control signal or the control information, thereby controlling at least one of light emission, vibration, and sound; The master device and the smart device may each be at least one or more; The location is either a performance venue where the performance is held or a remote location that is at least a predetermined distance away from the performance venue, A lighting control system that supports multiple modes.

2. When the smart device performs the connection, At least one cheering lighting device to be connected is searched for, and when at least one cheering lighting device to be mapped to the performance information is selected from the searched at least one cheering lighting device, the performance information and the selected at least one cheering lighting device are mapped and connected in a state where the operation mode of the selected at least one cheering lighting device is converted to a first mode.

10. A lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to claim 1.

3. When the smart device performs the connection, Checking whether or not there is a connection history based on the cheering rod information of each of the at least one selected cheering lighting device and the pre-stored cheering rod information, and as a result of the check, giving priority to connecting the cheering lighting device that has a connection history; The pre-stored cheering rod information is cheering rod information for each of at least one cheering light device that has a history of being connected to the smart device, The cheering stick information includes at least one of a name, an alias, company information, artist information, a MAC address, a broadcasting name, a broadcasting description, a broadcasting message, a serial number, hardware version information, and firmware version information of the cheering light device, The at least one connected cheering light device is registered in the smart device through the mapping, and cheering stick information of each of the at least one connected cheering light device is added to the pre-stored cheering stick information.

3. A lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to claim 2.

4. When the smart device searches for the at least one cheering lighting device to be connected, The broadcasting name is broadcast as a search signal for pairing to search for a cheering lighting device having the same broadcasting name.

4. A lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to claim 3.

5. The smart device comprises: If the connection is completed, check the status information of each of the at least one connected cheering lighting device and determine whether to transmit notification information; Based on the cheering rod information of each of the at least one connected cheering light device, the firmware version information is checked as the status information to determine whether an update to the firmware version is necessary, and an update request notification is sent to at least one cheering light device determined to require an update as a result of the determination; As the status information, the remaining battery level of each of the at least one connected cheering lighting device is checked at a predetermined period, and a low battery notification is sent to at least one cheering lighting device whose checked remaining battery level is determined to be equal to or less than a predetermined critical value.

5. A lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to claim 4.

6. At least one piece of information included in the cheering stick information is set as ID information of the cheering lighting device, The smart device comprises: When checking whether the connection history exists, Check whether there is a cheering lighting device having ID information that matches the ID information of the cheering lighting device in the pre-stored cheering pole information, If a cheering lighting device having ID information that matches the ID information of the cheering lighting device is confirmed, it is determined that the connection history exists, and reconnection is performed based on the ID information of the confirmed cheering lighting device, If a cheering lighting device having ID information that matches the ID information of the cheering lighting device is not confirmed, it is determined that the connection history does not exist, and connection is performed based on the ID information of the cheering lighting device.

4. A lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to claim 3.

7. The control information is control data synchronized with the performance data; The control data is A setting is made for each of a plurality of groups.

10. A lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to claim 1.

8. The smart device and the at least one cheering lighting device, configured to be linked one-to-one or one-to-many, The smart device comprises: When the at least one cheering lighting device is set to be connected one-to-one, the radio field strength (RSSI) values ​​of the at least one cheering lighting device are compared, and the cheering lighting device having the largest radio field strength value is connected to the cheering lighting device; When set to be connected one-to-many, the radio field strength value of each of the at least one cheering lighting device is compared with a predetermined threshold value, and connection is made to at least one cheering lighting device having a radio field strength value equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value.

8. A lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to claim 7.

9. Each of the at least one cheering lighting device When operating in the second mode: Detecting the wireless control signal at a predetermined period; If the wireless control signal is present, control is performed using a control packet corresponding to each group of the at least one cheering lighting device connected by the wireless control signal, When the wireless control signal is not present, control data corresponding to each group of the at least one connected cheering lighting device among the plurality of groups is confirmed based on the control information, and control is performed; The respective groups are identified based on seat information, which is one of the pieces of information included in the ticket, and group information, which is included in the performance information.

9. A lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to claim 8.

10. The performance data indicates one of performance commentary data for providing a performance commentary in real time and performance commentary shooting data of the performance commentary, and includes at least one of video, audio, image, and text; The at least one connected cheering lighting device, When the smart device provides the performance data by streaming playback, the smart device performs control based on control data synchronized with the performance data.

10. A lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to claim 9.

11. The first mode is a mode for control based on a personal area network (PAN), and is classified into a state of waiting to join the personal area network or a state of joining the personal area network, The second mode is a mode for controlling based on a branched wireless control method, and corresponds to a performance control mode for individually controlling at least one connected cheering lighting device based on control data or a wireless control signal synchronized with the performance data, The first mode and the second mode are switched based on a preset operation signal.

11. A lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to claim 10.

12. Each of the at least one cheering lighting device automatically converting to the second mode when the first mode is continued for a predetermined time or more; When operating in the second mode, the device limits conversion to the first mode.

12. A lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to claim 11.

13. The master device an operational module including at least one switch for changing states and at least one communication port; a display module provided with a display for checking said status; a storage module for storing at least one data and at least one process; a communication module including a plurality of antenna terminals for broadcasting the wireless control signal, the communication module transmitting the wireless control signal at a single frequency; and a control module for performing control based on the at least one process; the communication module is configured to be able to change at least one of a frequency and a radio field strength; the communication module further includes a feedback receiving unit for checking a transmission status of the wireless control signal; The wireless control signal is transmitted using a fixed packet length of CRC 16 bits (2 bytes) and using the 2.4 GHz ISM band.

10. A lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to claim 1.

14. The at least one cheering lighting device, A plurality of light-emitting elements are provided, and the plurality of light-emitting elements are set to different groups, Each group of the plurality of light emitting devices is identified through the group information.

10. A lighting control system supporting multiple modes according to claim 1.

15. A lighting control method for supporting multiple modes in a lighting control system including a server, a master device, a smart device, and at least one supporting lighting device, the smart device executing a pre-installed application; The smart device receives performance information corresponding to the performance from the server by manually inputting information included in the ticket or automatically recognizing it based on electronic code information, the performance information including at least one of schedule information, location information, performance venue information, agency information, artist information, provided service information, image information, group information, control information, and performance data for the performance; The smart device searches for at least one cheering lighting device to be connected; When at least one cheering lighting device to be mapped to the performance information is selected from the searched at least one cheering lighting device, the smart device maps and connects the performance information to the at least one selected cheering lighting device in a state where the operation mode of the selected at least one cheering lighting device is converted to a first mode; converting the operation mode of the at least one connected cheering lighting device into a second mode when the connection is completed; and controlling the operation of the at least one connected support lighting device based on the wireless control signal or the control information by the smart device in response to the presence or absence of a wireless control signal broadcast from the master device; When controlling the operation in the first operation mode, the operation is controlled based on a control pattern pre-stored in each of the selected at least one cheering lighting device; Each of the at least one cheering lighting device controls at least one of light emission, vibration, and sound when controlling operation in the first mode and the second mode; The master device and the smart device may each be at least one or more; The location is either a performance venue where the performance is held or a remote location that is at least a predetermined distance away from the performance venue, A lighting control method that supports multiple modes.

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