Lighting equipment

Abstract

To achieve new effective utilization of an illumination device.SOLUTION: The illumination device includes: an illumination part; a power supply unit; and a connection part for an external apparatus. The connection part can be connected with the external apparatus in a wireless manner. The connection executes power supply to the external apparatus and an input / output of a control signal for illumination between the external apparatus and itself.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a lighting device connectable to an external device. [Background technology]

[0002] Lighting devices using LEDs, organic electroluminescence (EL), etc. are used in a variety of places, including homes, public facilities, factories, etc. Normally, lighting devices receive alternating current (AC) supplied by the power company and convert it to direct current (DC) via a converter to operate.

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-220162 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The lighting fixture of Patent Document 1 relates to an illumination light source, and in particular to an illumination light source whose functions can be expanded. However, the embodiment of Patent Document 1 has the disadvantage that the connection with external devices is insufficient, and the lighting device cannot be used not only as a device that provides brightness, but also as a device with a completely different function, and the configuration is complicated.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE An object of the present invention is to provide a new and more effective use of lighting devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the lighting device of the present invention comprises: The present invention relates to a lighting device, and more particularly to a lighting control device that controls the lighting device. The connection portion is By a wired connection with the external device, power is supplied from the power supply unit to the external device, and a lighting control signal is input / output between the lighting control unit and the external device; The communication module includes: a communication line network that is connected to the lighting control unit via the connection unit and that performs data communication between the lighting control unit and the external terminal via the communication line network, and when the external device is connected to the connection unit, performs data communication between the external device and the external terminal via the communication line network, the external device is an automatic message transmitter, and when the lighting control unit turns off the lighting unit, transmits a message to the external terminal via the communication line network. It is characterized by: Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, the lighting device can be used not only as a device that provides brightness, but also as a device with a completely different function. Specifically, for example, the lighting device can be used as a current supply device for another external device by outputting power supplied to the lighting device to an external device. In addition, by connecting to an external device, it is possible to link the control of the lighting device with the control of the external device by inputting and outputting a control signal for lighting to the external device. As described above, since the lighting device is an essential device that is installed in any place, by enabling the connection to the external device in this way, it becomes possible to use the external device more easily. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of the lighting device according to the first embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] In the lighting device of the present invention, for example, the lighting section is an LED lighting section or an organic EL lighting section, and in this case, the lighting device is also called, for example, an LED lighting device or an organic EL lighting device.

[0010] In the lighting device of the present invention, for example, the connection portion is a port capable of being connected to the external device via a wire.

[0011] In the lighting device of the present invention, for example, the connection part is a power outlet or a USB port. The power outlet is, for example, a power outlet into which a power plug of the external device can be inserted, and the USB port is, for example, a USB port capable of supplying power via a USB cable connected to the external device.

[0012] The lighting device of the present invention further has, for example, a communication module connectable to at least one selected from the group consisting of a LAN, the Internet, and a telephone line, and by connecting to the connection section, the external device can communicate data via the communication module through at least one selected from the group consisting of a LAN, the Internet, and a telephone line.

[0013] In the lighting device of the present invention, for example, the connection portion includes at least one selected from the group consisting of an I / O port, a LAN port, and a USB port.

[0014] In the lighting device of the present invention, for example, the connection unit can be wirelessly connected to a communication module that can be connected to at least one selected from the group consisting of a LAN, the Internet, and a telephone line, and the wireless connection between the connection unit and the communication module enables the external device to communicate data via at least one selected from the group consisting of a LAN, the Internet, and a telephone line.

[0015] Examples of the communication module include a SIM and WiFi (registered trademark). When the lighting device of the present invention has a SIM, for example, it can wirelessly communicate data with the outside, and when the lighting device of the present invention has WiFi, for example, it can wirelessly communicate data with the outside via the nearest WiFi router. In this way, under a situation where wireless data communication with the outside is possible, the lighting device of the present invention can wirelessly communicate data with the outside by connecting to the external device.

[0016] The lighting device of the present invention is, for example, for ceiling installation or wall installation.

[0017] The lighting device of the present invention further includes a control unit for lighting by the lighting unit, and the control unit controls the lighting by the lighting unit using a lighting control signal. The lighting control unit is hereinafter also referred to as a lighting control unit.

[0018] In the present invention, the external device to be connected further includes, for example, a control unit that controls the functions of the external device. The control unit of the external device is hereinafter also referred to as an external control unit.

[0019] Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking an LED lighting device as an example. The present invention is not limited or restricted by the following embodiments. The descriptions in each embodiment can be incorporated into each other.

[0020] (Embodiment 1) An example of the LED lighting device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The LED lighting device of this embodiment is outlined in the block diagram of Figure 1. The LED lighting device 10 has an LED power supply unit 101 that receives power from a commercial power source, an LED lighting section 102, a lighting control section 103, a port 104, and a communication module 105.

[0021] The port 104 is the connection part, and is a port that can be connected to the external device 20. By connecting the LED lighting device 10 to the external device 20 via the port 104, the LED lighting device 10 can supply power from the LED power supply unit 101 to the external device 20, and can also input and output control signals for LED lighting between the LED lighting device 10 and the external device 20. The LED lighting device 10 has, for example, a communication module 105, and can perform data communication with the outside (for example, the terminal 40) via the communication line network 30. Since the LED lighting device 10 and the external device 20 are connected via the port 104 as described above, the external device 20 can also perform data communication with the outside via the communication line network 30, just like the LED lighting device 10.

[0022] The lighting device of the present invention is preferably for ceiling or wall installation, for example. According to this embodiment, for example, when the external device is installed later, the lighting device of the present invention can provide the external device with infrastructure such as a power source, an Internet connection, and other signal line wiring, in a ceiling or wall space that does not have such infrastructure. In a living space, etc., there is a lot of free space on the ceiling and wall compared to the floor surface, etc., so there is an advantage that it does not get in the way when a new external device is installed.

[0023] (Embodiment 2) The second embodiment illustrates an embodiment in which the LED lighting device of the present invention is used to watch over children, pets, etc. Unless otherwise specified, the description of the first embodiment can be applied to this embodiment.

[0024] (2-1) When the LED lighting device of this embodiment is connected to an external device 20 having a camera and a microphone / speaker, for example, it can be used as follows.

[0025] When a child returns home to a house where the guardian is not present, the child turns on the power of the LED lighting device 10 installed in the living room. Accordingly, power is supplied to the external device 20 (camera and microphone speaker) connected to the LED lighting device 10, and the power of the external device 20 is also turned on. Then, the camera (external device 20) connected to the LED lighting device is controlled by its external control unit 201 to take a picture of the state of the living room, and the guardian can check the photographed data on a terminal 40 such as a smartphone via the Internet line (communication line network 30). On the other hand, the guardian, for example, uses the terminal 40 to say, "What about your homework? You'll be home soon." When this voice data is transmitted to the LED lighting device 10 via the Internet line 30, the LED lighting device 10 receives the voice data, which is input to the microphone speaker (external device 20), and the voice is played from the microphone speaker. Also, the child, for example, says to the microphone speaker, "I've finished my homework." When this voice data is transmitted from the LED lighting device 10 to the parent's terminal 40 via the Internet line 30, the terminal 40 receives the voice data and plays the voice.

[0026] (2-2) When the LED lighting device of this embodiment is connected to an external device 20 having a camera, for example, it can be used as follows.

[0027] When the owner is away and the dog is left loose in the living room, the LED lighting device 10 installed in the living room is turned on, and the camera connected to the LED lighting device 10 is also turned on. Then, while the owner is away, the camera connected to the LED lighting device 10 captures images of the dog in the living room, and the captured data can be viewed live by the owner via the Internet.

[0028] (2-3) In the LED lighting device of this embodiment, for example, the external device 20 to be connected is an automatic message transmitter. In this case, for example, the external control unit 201 of the external device 20 can be connected to the lighting control unit 103 (for example, a lighting circuit) of the LED lighting device 10. The LED lighting device of this embodiment can be used, for example, as follows.

[0029] When an elderly person lives alone, he or she turns off the LED lighting device 10 in the bedroom. Then, a control signal for the LED lighting is input to the external control unit 201 of the connected external device 20 via the LED power supply unit 101 of the LED lighting device 10. When the external control unit 201 receives the control signal, it executes control to cause the external device 20 to send a message saying "good night" to a specified address of the child who lives far away, and the message "good night" is sent from the external device 20 via the Internet line.

[0030] (2-4) When the LED lighting device of this embodiment is connected to an external device 20 that is, for example, a human presence sensor, it can be used as follows.

[0031] A human presence sensor is connected as an external device 20 to the LED lighting devices 10 in each room and hallway of the home of an elderly person who requires care. Power is supplied to the connected human presence sensor from the LED lighting device 10. When the human presence sensor 20 connected to the LED lighting device 10 counts the number of people it detects, the count data is periodically transmitted to the necessary party via the Internet line. The necessary party is, for example, the party watching over the elderly person, such as a family member, a caregiver, or a nurse.

[0032] (Embodiment 3) In this embodiment, the LED lighting device of the present invention is used for guidance. Unless otherwise specified, the description of the first embodiment can be applied to this embodiment.

[0033] (3-1) In the LED lighting device of this embodiment, the external device 20 to be connected is a beacon terminal. The LED lighting device of this embodiment can be used, for example, as follows.

[0034] A beacon terminal is connected as an external device 20 to an LED lighting device 10 at the entrance of a supermarket. When a shopper carrying a terminal 40 such as a smartphone approaches the entrance, the beacon terminal 20 connected to the LED lighting device 10 detects the shopper's terminal 40 and sends a push notification from the external control unit 201 to the terminal 40 via the Internet line 30. The shopper who receives the push notification at the terminal 40 can obtain information on bargain products, coupons, etc. from the supermarket cloud.

[0035] (3-2) In the LED lighting device of this embodiment, the external device 20 to be connected is a beacon terminal. The LED lighting device of this embodiment can be used, for example, as follows.

[0036] A beacon terminal is connected as an external device 20 to an LED lighting device 10 on the ceiling of the airport. When a traveler carrying a terminal 40 such as a smartphone approaches the entrance, the beacon terminal 20 connected to the LED lighting device 10 detects the traveler's terminal 40 and sends a push notification from the external control unit 201 to the terminal 40 via the Internet line 30. The traveler who receives the push notification on the terminal 40 can obtain information such as a floor guide and current location from the airport cloud.

[0037] (Embodiment 4) This embodiment illustrates an embodiment in which the LED lighting device of the present invention is used for entertainment. Unless otherwise specified, the description of the first embodiment can be used for this embodiment.

[0038] (4-1) When the LED lighting device of this embodiment is connected to an external device 20 having a projector and a speaker, for example, it can be used as follows.

[0039] The LED lighting device 10 downloads data such as movies via the Internet line 30 using the communication module 105, and enables viewing on the external device 20 (projector and speaker) (video on demand). By using the LED lighting device 10 in this way, the placement and wiring of the projector and speaker can be fixed and installed permanently.

[0040] These embodiments are merely examples, and other external devices to which the lighting device of the present invention can be connected include, for example, cameras, radars, BLE tags, routers, displays, various sensors, PCs, tablets, fire alarms, other lighting fixtures, etc.

[0041] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. Various modifications that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present invention within the scope of the present invention.

[0042] This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-40068, filed March 3, 2017, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety. [Industrial Applicability]

[0043] According to the present invention, the lighting device can be used not only as a device that provides brightness, but also as a device with a completely different function. Specifically, for example, the lighting device can be used as a current supply device for another external device by outputting power supplied to the lighting device to an external device. In addition, by connecting to an external device, it is possible to link the control of the lighting device with the control of the external device by inputting and outputting a control signal for lighting to the external device. As described above, since the lighting device is an essential device that is installed in any place, by enabling the connection to the external device in this way, it becomes possible to use the external device more easily. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 10 LED lighting device 101 LED power supply unit 102 LED lighting section 103 Lighting control unit 104 Port 105 Communication Module 20 External device 201 External control unit 30 Communication network (Internet line) 40 Terminals

Claims

1. A lighting device with a monitoring function, The present invention relates to a lighting device, and more particularly to a lighting control device that controls the lighting device. the external device includes a camera and a microphone / speaker; The connection portion is By a wired connection with the external device, power is supplied from the power supply unit to the external device, and a lighting control signal is input / output between the lighting control unit and the external device; The communication module includes: a communication line network that is connected to the lighting control unit via the connection unit and that performs data communication between the lighting control unit and the external terminal via the communication line network, and when the external device is connected to the connection unit, performs data communication between the external device and the external terminal via the communication line network, As data communication for monitoring between the external device and the external terminal, In the external device, photographed data captured by the camera is transmitted to the external terminal via the communication line network, and after the photographed data is confirmed in the external terminal, audio data transmitted from the external terminal via the communication line network is received, the audio is played from the microphone-speaker, and the audio data emitted toward the microphone-speaker is transmitted to the external terminal via the communication line network so that the audio can be played in the external terminal. A lighting device characterized by:

2. The lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein the connection portion has a USB port capable of supplying power via a USB cable connected to the external device.

3. The lighting device according to claim 2 , wherein the connection portion further comprises at least one of an I / O port, a LAN port, and a USB port.

4. The lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein the communication module is connected to at least one of a LAN, the Internet, and a telephone line.

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