Lighting control system and lighting control program

Abstract

To provide a lighting control system and a lighting control program, which enable easy preliminary setting of operation to be carried out through a terminal device owned by the user.SOLUTION: A lighting control system 7 includes one or more lighting devices 6, a switch board 3 and a control device 4. The lighting device 6 controls a lighting state of a corresponding light source 5. Operation of a control state of the lighting device 6 is allocated to each switch provided on the switch board 3, The switch board 3 accepts the operation of the control state of the lighting device 6 through the switch. The control device 4 controls the control state of each lighting device 6 on the basis of an operational state of the switch board 3. The switch board 3 transmits a synchronous signal, which synchronizes the operational state of the switch board 3 by radio communication, to the terminal device 9 owned by the user. The switch board 3 receives an operation signal which operates the switch board 3 in the operational state, which is synchronized by the synchronous signal, from the terminal device 9 by radio communication.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a lighting control system and a lighting control program.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an example of a lighting system. The lighting system includes a plurality of lighting fixtures. In the lighting system, lighting is controlled for each group composed of at least one of the plurality of lighting fixtures. The group setting is performed through a smartphone or the like that communicates with the lighting system.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the lighting system of Patent Document 1, the group setting is performed for each individual lighting fixture through a smartphone or the like. Therefore, the setting work is time-consuming.

[0005] The present disclosure relates to the solution of such problems. The present disclosure provides a lighting control system and a lighting control program that can more easily perform prior settings of operations performed through a terminal device possessed by a user.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The lighting control system according to the present disclosure is plural corresponding to any of the first light sources and controlling the lighting state of the corresponding first light source plural the first lighting device, and the operation of the control state of at least any one of the first lighting devices is respectively plural to each in advancehaving a plurality of assigned first switches, and receiving an operation of at least any one of the control states of the plural first lighting device via each of the plurality of first switches; a first switch panel, and being connected to each of the first lighting devices of the plural and the first switch panel so as to be able to communicate a control signal, and controlling a control state of each of the first lighting devices of the plural based on an operation state of the first switch panel, and comprising: At least one of the plurality of first switches is assigned a simultaneous operation of the control states of two or more of the plurality of first lighting devices. The first switch panel wirelessly transmits a first synchronization signal for synchronizing an operation state of the first switch panel to a terminal device possessed by a user, and wirelessly receives a first operation signal for operating the first switch panel in the operation state synchronized by the first synchronization signal from the terminal device.

[0007] The lighting control program according to the present disclosure plural corresponds to any one of the first light sources, and controls a lighting state of the corresponding first light source plural first lighting device, and at least any one of the control states of the first lighting device of the plural each has a plurality of first switches assigned thereto, and receives an operation of at least any one of the control states of the first lighting device via each of the plurality of first switches in advance a first switch panel, and being connected to each of the first lighting devices of the plural and the first switch panel so as to be able to communicate a control signal, and controlling a control state of each of the first lighting devices of the plural based on an operation state of the first switch panel, and a control device for controlling a control state of each of the first lighting devices of the plural and having: Thus, at least one of the plurality of first switches is assigned a simultaneous operation of the control states of two or more of the plurality of first lighting devices. a synchronization reception step of wirelessly receiving, from the first switch panel, a first synchronization signal for synchronizing an operation state of the first switch panel to a terminal device possessed by a user of the lighting control system; and an operation transmission step of wirelessly transmitting, to the first switch panel, a first operation signal for operating the first switch panel in the operation state synchronized by the first synchronization signal.

Advantages of the Invention

[0008] For an illumination control system or an illumination control program according to the present disclosure, prior setting of operations performed through a terminal device possessed by a user becomes easier.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Modes for carrying out the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each figure, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions are appropriately simplified or omitted.

[0011] Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an illumination system 1 according to Embodiment 1.

[0012] The lighting system 1 is applied to, for example, indoor or outdoor facilities. The facility includes, for example, one or more buildings. Alternatively, the facility may be all or part of a building. The facility to which the lighting system 1 is applied may be any of public facilities, offices, commercial facilities, accommodation facilities, residential facilities such as houses, or other facilities. The lighting system 1 includes a plurality of lighting fixtures 2, one or more switchboards 3, and a control device 4. In this example, the lighting system 1 includes a plurality of switchboards 3.

[0013] Each lighting fixture 2 is arranged in the facility to which the lighting system 1 is applied. Each lighting fixture 2 includes a light source 5 and a lighting device 6. In each lighting fixture 2, the light source 5 and the lighting device 6 are housed in a housing (not shown). The light source 5 of the lighting fixture 2 is a device that emits light to illuminate the location where the lighting fixture 2 is arranged in the facility. The lighting device 6 of the lighting fixture 2 is a device that controls the lighting state of the light source 5 of the lighting fixture 2. The lighting state of the light source 5 includes, for example, the states of lighting and extinguishing. The lighting state includes, for example, the brightness, color, color temperature of the lighting, or other dimming states. The lighting device 6 controls the lighting state of the light source 5 according to its own control state. Here, the control state of the lighting device 6 is, for example, the state of control of the light source 5 by the lighting device 6. The control state of the lighting device 6 includes, for example, a state corresponding to the lighting state of the light source 5.

[0014] Each switchboard 3 is arranged in the facility to which the lighting system 1 is applied. Each switchboard 3 is, for example, a wall switch arranged on the wall of the facility. Each switchboard 3 corresponds to at least some of the lighting fixtures 2. Each switchboard 3 is a device that receives an operation of the control state for the lighting device 6 of at least some of the corresponding lighting fixtures 2. Each switchboard 3 holds its own operation state. The operation state is a state representing the operation received by the switchboard 3.

[0015] The control device 4 is arranged, for example, in a facility to which the lighting system 1 is applied. The control device 4 is connected to the lighting device 6 of each lighting fixture 2 and each switchboard 3 by wire or wirelessly. The control device 4, each lighting device 6, and each switchboard 3 constitute a lighting control system 7. The control device 4 communicates control signals bidirectionally with each lighting device 6 and each switchboard 3. For example, when the operation state of the switchboard 3 changes, the control device 4 receives information on the operation state from the switchboard 3 as a control signal. Based on the information on the operation state of the switchboard 3, the control device 4 controls the control state of the lighting device 6 of the lighting fixture 2 corresponding to the switchboard 3. In this example, the control device 4 is connected to the communication network 8. The communication network 8 is a network such as the Internet or a telephone line network, for example.

[0016] The user of the facility uses the lighting system 1. In this example, the user of the lighting system 1 has a terminal device 9. The terminal device 9 is, for example, a general-purpose information terminal. The terminal device 9 is, for example, a portable information terminal. The terminal device 9 is, for example, a smartphone. The terminal device 9 may be a tablet terminal, a laptop computer, or the like. The terminal device 9 is connected to the communication network 8 by wireless communication. The terminal device 9 is equipped with a function of performing wireless communication with the switchboard 3. The terminal device 9 communicates with the switchboard 3 by short-range wireless communication according to, for example, the IEEE 802.15.1 standard, or its successor standard, derivative standard, or similar standard.

[0017] In the lighting control system 7, the analysis server 10 is applied. The analysis server 10 is a server equipped with a function for analyzing data about the lighting control system 7. The analysis server 10 is connected to the communication network 8. The analysis server 10 collects data from the lighting control system 7 through the communication network 8, for example. In this example, the analysis server 10 collects data from the control device 4. Alternatively, when the switchboard 3 of the lighting control system 7 is connected to the communication network 8 by, for example, wireless communication, the analysis server 10 may collect data from the switchboard 3. The analysis server 10 is composed of, for example, one or a plurality of server devices. Part or all of the functions of the analysis server 10 may be implemented by, for example, a virtual machine on a cloud service or processing or storage resources.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device 9 according to Embodiment 1.

[0019] The terminal device 9 includes a terminal storage unit 11, a terminal control unit 12, a terminal display unit 13, a terminal operation unit 14, a terminal first communication unit 15, and a terminal second communication unit 16.

[0020] The terminal storage unit 11 includes, for example, a processing circuit having a memory as hardware. The memory corresponds to, for example, non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memories such as RAM, ROM, flash memory, EPROM, and EEPROM. The terminal storage unit 11 stores, for example, programs as software or firmware. The terminal storage unit 11 stores, for example, application programs installed in the terminal device 9 and information used in the applications. The application is, for example, a dedicated lighting control application for controlling the lighting system 1 or an application including a function for controlling the lighting system 1 as a part of the installed functions. The processing of information in the terminal device 9 is performed based on programs of applications installed in itself.

[0021] The terminal control unit 12 includes, for example, a processing circuit equipped with a processor as hardware. The processor is, for example, a CPU, an arithmetic unit, a microprocessor, or a microcomputer. The terminal control unit 12 performs preset processing by the processor executing a program stored in the terminal storage unit 11, and realizes each function of the terminal device 9 as a result of the cooperation of hardware and software.

[0022] In addition, each function of the terminal device 9 may be realized by a processing circuit on the terminal device 9 respectively. Alternatively, part or all of each function of the terminal device 9 may be realized collectively by a processing circuit on the terminal device 9. Also, the processing circuit may be realized by, for example, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel-programmed processor, an ASIC, or an FPGA, or a combination thereof.

[0023] The terminal display unit 13 is a part equipped with a function of displaying information to the user who holds the terminal device 9. The terminal display unit 13 is, for example, a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL display panel (EL: Electro Luminescence). The terminal display unit 13 displays, for example, the result of information processing by the terminal control unit 12. The terminal operation unit 14 is a part equipped with a function of receiving operations by the user who holds the terminal device 9. The terminal operation unit 14 is a pointing device such as a touch panel. The information of the operation received by the terminal operation unit 14 is processed in the terminal control unit 12. In this example, the terminal display unit 13 and the terminal operation unit 14 are integrally configured.

[0024] The terminal first communication unit 15 is a part equipped with a function of connecting to the communication network 8. The terminal device 9 communicates with external devices or systems such as the analysis server 10 through the terminal first communication unit 15 and the communication network 8. The terminal second communication unit 16 is a part equipped with a function of performing communication by short-range wireless communication or the like. The terminal device 9 performs wireless communication with the switchboard 3 through the terminal second communication unit 16.

[0025] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the switchboard 3 according to Embodiment 1.

[0026] Each switchboard 3 includes a switch storage unit 17, a switch control unit 18, a switch display unit 19, a switch operation unit 20, a switch first communication unit 21, a switch second communication unit 22, and a switch third communication unit 23.

[0027] The switch storage unit 17 includes, for example, a processing circuit having a memory as hardware. The memory corresponds to, for example, a non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as RAM, ROM, flash memory, EPROM, and EEPROM. The switch storage unit 17 stores, for example, a program as software or firmware. The switch storage unit 17 of the switchboard 3 stores the operation state of the switchboard 3.

[0028] The switch control unit 18 includes, for example, a processing circuit having a processor as hardware. The processor is, for example, a CPU, an arithmetic unit, a microprocessor, or a microcomputer. The switch control unit 18 performs preset processing by the processor executing a program stored in the switch storage unit 17, and realizes each function of the switchboard 3 as a result of the cooperation of hardware and software.

[0029] Note that each function of the switchboard 3 may be realized by a processing circuit on the switchboard 3 respectively. Alternatively, part or all of each function of the switchboard 3 may be realized collectively by a processing circuit on the switchboard 3. Further, the processing circuit may be realized by, for example, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC, or an FPGA, or a combination thereof.

[0030] The switch display unit 19 is a part equipped with a function of displaying information to a user who operates the lighting fixture 2 through the switch panel 3. The switch display unit 19 is, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, an organic EL display panel, or the like. The switch operation unit 20 is a part equipped with a function of receiving an operation of the lighting fixture 2 by the user. The switch operation unit 20 is, for example, a touch panel or the like. Information on the operation received by the switch operation unit 20 is processed in the switch control unit 18. In this example, the switch display unit 19 and the switch operation unit 20 are integrally configured.

[0031] The switch first communication unit 21 is a part equipped with a function of connecting to the communication network 8. The switch panel 3 communicates with an external device or system such as the analysis server 10 through the switch first communication unit 21 and the communication network 8. The switch second communication unit 22 is a part equipped with a function of performing communication by short-range wireless communication or the like. The switch panel 3 performs wireless communication with the terminal device 9 through the switch second communication unit 22. The switch third communication unit 23 is a part equipped with a function of performing communication of a control signal with the control device 4.

[0032] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the display of the switch panel 3 according to the first embodiment.

[0033] In the switch display unit 19, a plurality of switch buttons 24 are displayed. Each switch button 24 is operated, for example, when a user touches the switch button 24. Each switch button 24 is an example of a switch that the switch panel 3 has. To each switch button 24, an operation of the control state of at least one of the lighting devices 6 of the lighting fixture 2 corresponding to the switch panel 3 is assigned. In this example, different operations are assigned to each switch button 24. The operations assigned to the switch button 24 include, for example, switching between lighting and extinguishing, adjusting the brightness of the lighting, switching the color of the lighting, or adjusting the color temperature of the lighting. A control state operation that is simultaneously performed on a plurality of lighting devices 6 may be assigned to the switch button 24. For example, an operation of simultaneously switching the lighting and extinguishing of a plurality of lighting fixtures 2 arranged adjacent to each other may be assigned to the switch button 24. The allocation information indicating the correspondence between the operations of each switch button 24 and each lighting device 6 is registered in advance in the switch storage unit 17, for example.

[0034] Subsequently, an example of the operation of the lighting system 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the lighting system 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0035] In step S1, the terminal operation unit 14 of the terminal device 9 receives an operation of connecting to any one of the switch panels 3, for example, by a lighting control application installed in the terminal device 9. The switch panel 3 is, for example, a switch panel 3 arranged at a location where a user who has the terminal device 9 is present. In this example, the switch panel 3 is arranged within the communication range of wireless communication by the terminal second communication unit 16 of the terminal device 9. The terminal control unit 12 transmits a wireless signal of a connection request to the switch panel 3 through the terminal second communication unit 16. Thereafter, the lighting system 1 proceeds to the process of step S2.

[0036] Here, the switchboard 3 through which the terminal device 9 transmits a connection request wireless signal is an example of a first switchboard. Each switch of the first switchboard is an example of a first switch. Each lighting fixture 2 corresponding to the first switchboard is an example of a first lighting fixture. The light source 5 of the first lighting fixture is an example of a first light source. The lighting device 6 of the first lighting fixture is an example of a first lighting device.

[0037] In step S2, the switch control unit 18 of the switchboard 3 that has received the connection request wireless signal from the terminal device 9 through the switch second communication unit 22 performs connection processing with the terminal device 9. After the connection processing with the terminal device 9 is completed, the switch control unit 18 transmits the allocation information and operation state read from the switch storage unit 17 to the terminal device 9 by wireless communication through the switch second communication unit 22. The wireless signal at this time is an example of a synchronization signal. Also, the synchronization signal transmitted by the first switchboard is an example of a first synchronization signal. Then, the lighting system 1 proceeds to the process of step S3.

[0038] In step S3, the terminal control unit 12 of the terminal device 9 that has received the synchronization signal through the terminal second communication unit 16 generates a virtual image of the switchboard 3 based on the allocation information included in the synchronization signal. Here, the data of the virtual image of the switchboard 3 includes the correspondence of the operation of each switch button 24 and each lighting device 6 in the switchboard 3. The terminal control unit 12 synchronizes the operation state of the generated virtual image with the connected switchboard 3 based on the operation state included in the synchronization signal. The terminal control unit 12 causes a plurality of terminal buttons to be displayed on the terminal display unit 13 based on the virtual image with the synchronized operation state. Each terminal button is operated, for example, when the user touches it on the terminal button. Each terminal button is an example of a switch that is operably displayed on the terminal device 9. To each terminal button, the operation of the control state of at least one of the lighting devices 6 of the lighting fixture 2 corresponding to the switchboard 3 is assigned. In this example, to each terminal button, the operation assigned to any one of the switch buttons 24 is assigned. After the terminal buttons are displayed, the lighting system 1 proceeds to the process of step S4.

[0039] In step S4, the terminal operation unit 14 of the terminal device 9 receives an operation of any one of the terminal buttons. Based on the operation received by the terminal operation unit 14, the terminal control unit 12 updates the operation state of the virtual image of the switch panel 3. The terminal control unit 12 transmits the updated operation state to the switch panel 3 by wireless communication through the terminal second communication unit 16. The wireless signal at this time is an example of an operation signal. Also, the operation signal transmitted to the first switch panel is an example of a first operation signal. Then, the lighting system 1 proceeds to the process of step S5.

[0040] In step S5, the switch second communication unit 22 of the switch panel 3 to which the terminal device 9 is connected receives an operation signal from the terminal device 9. Based on the operation state included in the operation signal, the switch control unit 18 of the switch panel 3 updates the operation state of the switch panel 3 itself. Based on the updated operation state, the switch control unit 18 causes the switch display unit 19 to update the display of the plurality of switch buttons 24. The switch control unit 18 notifies the control device 4 of the change in the operation state due to the update as switch event information through the switch third communication unit 23. Then, the lighting system 1 proceeds to the process of step S6.

[0041] Here, the switch first communication unit 21 of the switchboard 3 to which the terminal device 9 is connected transmits information on switch events to the analysis server 10 through the communication network 8 as the operation history of the switchboard 3. The analysis server 10 accumulates and stores the operation history of each switchboard 3. The analysis server 10 analyzes the usage status of each switchboard 3 based on the accumulated and stored operation history. The usage status of the switchboard 3 includes, for example, the usage frequency of each switch button 24 on the switchboard 3. Alternatively, the usage status of the switchboard 3 may include, for example, the usage frequency of each switch button 24 on the switchboard 3 for each operation type. The operation type is a preset classification for lighting operations, such as operations related to switching on and off, operations related to the brightness of lighting, and operations related to the color or color temperature of lighting. Alternatively, the usage status of the switchboard 3 may include, for example, the usage frequency of each switch button 24 on the switchboard 3 for each day of the week or each time zone. In this example, the analysis result of the usage status of the switchboard 3 by the analysis server 10 is transmitted to the switch first communication unit 21 of the switchboard 3 at a preset timing, for example. The analysis result of the usage status may be used, for example, by the switch control unit 18 to control the display mode, such as the arrangement of each switch button 24.

[0042] Note that the operation history of the switchboard 3 may be transmitted from the terminal control unit 12 of the terminal device 9 connected to the switchboard 3 to the analysis server 10 through the communication network 8 by the terminal first communication unit 15 when the terminal button 25 is operated. At this time, the analysis server 10 accumulates and stores the received operation history as the operation history of the switchboard 3. Alternatively, the operation history of the switchboard 3 may be accumulated and stored in the terminal storage unit 11 of the terminal device 9 connected to the switchboard 3 when the terminal button 25 is operated. At this time, the operation history stored in the terminal storage unit 11 is transmitted to the analysis server 10 through the communication network 8 by the terminal first communication unit 15 at a preset timing, for example.

[0043] Further, the operation history of the switch panel 3 may be transmitted from the control device 4 to the analysis server 10 through the communication network 8. Also, the analysis result of the usage status of the switch panel 3 by the analysis server 10 may be transmitted to the control device 4, for example, at a preset timing.

[0044] In step S6, the control device 4 identifies the lighting fixture 2 including the lighting device 6 to be controlled for the control state based on the switch event notified from the switch panel 3. The control device 4 controls the control state of the lighting device 6 of the identified lighting fixture 2 based on the switch event. The lighting device 6 controls the lighting state of the light source 5 based on the control by the control device 4. Thereby, the lighting state by the lighting fixture 2 is controlled through the terminal device 9.

[0045] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the display of the terminal device 9 according to the first embodiment.

[0046] In the terminal display unit 13, a plurality of terminal buttons 25 are displayed. Here, each terminal button 25 may be displayed on the main screen in the operation display unit. Alternatively, each terminal button 25 may be displayed after an operation such as a specific button is performed on the terminal device 9. Also, the terminal button 25 may be displayed larger than other buttons. Further, the terminal button 25 may be displayed to be differentiated from other buttons by a difference in color or blinking of the display.

[0047] The terminal buttons 25 displayed on the terminal display unit 13 correspond to some of the plurality of switches of the switchboard 3 to which the terminal device 9 is connected. In this example, the number of terminal buttons 25 displayed on the terminal display unit 13 is less than the number of switches of the switchboard 3 to which the terminal device 9 is connected. The switches to be displayed as the terminal buttons 25 on the terminal device 9 are selected based on the usage situation of the switchboard 3 to which the terminal device 9 is connected. In this example, the analysis server 10 selects the switches to be displayed on the terminal device 9 from among the plurality of switches of the switchboard 3 based on the analysis result of the usage situation of the switchboard 3. At this time, when connecting to the switchboard 3, the terminal control unit 12 inquires of the analysis server 10 through the terminal first communication unit 15 about the switches to be displayed on the terminal display unit 13 among the plurality of switches of the switchboard 3. The terminal control unit 12 causes the selected terminal buttons 25 to be operably displayed on the terminal display unit 13 based on the result notified from the analysis server 10 as a response to the inquiry.

[0048] The analysis server 10 selects a switch to be displayed on the terminal device 9 based on, for example, the usage frequency of the switch button 24 on the switch panel 3. At this time, the analysis server 10 selects the switches, for example, in descending order of usage frequency. The analysis server 10 may select switches with a usage frequency higher than a preset threshold value. Alternatively, the analysis server 10 may select switches, for example, in descending order of usage frequency for each operation type of the switch button 24 on the switch panel 3. At this time, the analysis server 10 selects switches, for example, in descending order of usage frequency for each operation type. More specifically, the analysis server 10 selects, for example, the switch with the highest usage frequency among the switches corresponding to operations related to turning on and off, the switch with the highest usage frequency among the switches corresponding to operations related to the brightness of the illumination, and the switch with the highest usage frequency among the switches corresponding to operations related to the color or color temperature of the illumination. Alternatively, the analysis server 10 may select switches, for example, in descending order of usage frequency for each day of the week or time zone of the switch button 24 on the switch panel 3. At this time, the analysis server 10 selects switches, for example, in descending order of usage frequency for the current day of the week or time zone.

[0049] Note that the switch displayed as the terminal button 25 on the terminal display unit 13 may be selected by the terminal control unit 12 based on the analysis result of the usage status by the analysis server 10. At this time, the terminal control unit 12, for example, when connecting to the switch panel 3, inquires of the analysis server 10 about the analysis result of the usage status of the switch panel 3 through the terminal first communication unit 15.

[0050] Also, the switch of the switch panel 3 displayed as the terminal button 25 on the terminal display unit 13 may be selected by the switch control unit 18 of the switch panel 3 itself based on the analysis result of the usage status by the analysis server 10. At this time, the selected switch is notified to the terminal device 9 together with, for example, a synchronization signal.

[0051] In addition, the switch control unit 18 of the switch panel 3 may analyze the usage status of the switch panel 3 itself. At this time, the switch storage unit 17 of the switch panel 3 accumulates and stores the operation history of the switch panel 3 itself. The switch control unit 18 analyzes the usage status based on the operation history stored in the switch storage unit 17. At this time, the switch of the switch panel 3 displayed as the terminal button 25 on the terminal display unit 13 may be selected by the switch control unit 18 of the switch panel 3 itself based on the analysis result of the usage status by the switch panel 3 itself.

[0052] As described above, the lighting control system 7 according to the first embodiment includes one or more lighting devices 6, a switch panel 3, and a control device 4. The lighting device 6 corresponds to any one of the light sources 5. The lighting device 6 controls the lighting state of the corresponding light source 5. The switch panel 3 has a plurality of switches. In each switch, an operation of the control state of the lighting device 6 is assigned. The switch panel 3 receives an operation of the control state of the lighting device 6 via the switch. The control device 4 is connected to each lighting device 6 and the switch panel 3 so as to be able to communicate a control signal. The control device 4 controls the control state of each lighting device 6 based on the operation state of the switch panel 3. The switch panel 3 transmits a synchronization signal to the terminal device 9 possessed by the user by wireless communication. The synchronization signal is a signal for synchronizing the operation state of the switch panel 3. The switch panel 3 receives an operation signal by wireless communication. The operation signal is a signal for operating the switch panel 3 in the operation state synchronized by the synchronization signal from the terminal device 9. In addition, the lighting control program according to the first embodiment causes the terminal device 9 possessed by the user of the lighting control system 7 to execute a synchronization reception step and an operation transmission step. The synchronization reception step is a step of receiving a synchronization signal from the switch panel 3 by wireless communication. The operation transmission step is a step of transmitting an operation signal to the switch panel 3 by wireless communication.

[0053] With such a configuration, the terminal device 9 is connected to the lighting control system 7 through the switchboard 3 to which the operation of the control state of the lighting device 6 is pre-assigned, so that it becomes easier to pre-set the operations performed through the terminal device 9. As a result, the convenience for the user is improved.

[0054] Also, in the lighting control system 7 according to the first embodiment, when the switchboard 3 receives an operation signal from the terminal device 9, it updates its own operation state based on the operation signal. The switchboard 3 notifies the control device 4 of the updated operation state. The control device 4 controls the control state of each lighting device 6 based on the operation state notified from the switchboard 3.

[0055] With such a configuration, the operation state of the switchboard 3 and the control state of each lighting device 6 are synchronized with the state such as the virtual image in the terminal device 9. As a result, even when a plurality of terminal devices 9 are simultaneously connected to the same switchboard 3, it is difficult for a discrepancy to occur in the operation state. Also, even when the switchboard 3 to which the terminal device 9 is connected is directly operated, it is difficult for a discrepancy to occur in the operation state.

[0056] Also, the lighting control program according to the first embodiment causes the terminal device 9 to execute a display step. The display step is a step of operably displaying a part of the switches selected from a plurality of switches based on the usage status of the switchboard 3. In the operation transmission step, at least one operation of a part of the switches displayed in the display step is transmitted as an operation signal. Also, the lighting control program according to the first embodiment causes the terminal device 9 to execute a notification reception step. The notification reception step is a step of receiving a notification of a part of the switches selected based on the usage status of the switchboard 3 before the display step.

[0057] With such a configuration, a part of the switches is displayed on the terminal device 9. Therefore, even when the terminal device 9 is a device with a limited display area such as a smartphone, it is difficult for the operability of the user to deteriorate.

[0058] Further, in the lighting control system 7 according to the first embodiment, some of the switches displayed on the terminal device 9 are selected based on the usage frequency of each switch. Alternatively, some of the switches displayed on the terminal device 9 are selected based on the usage frequency for each operation type of the operations assigned to the respective switches.

[0059] With such a configuration, switches with a high probability of being operated are displayed on the terminal device 9, so that the operability of the operations by the user through the terminal device 9 is improved.

[0060] Further, in the lighting control system 7 according to the first embodiment, at least one of the switch panel 3 or the control device 4 transmits the operation history of the switch panel 3 to the analysis server 10. The analysis server 10 analyzes the received data. Further, at least one of the switch panel 3 or the control device 4 receives the usage status of the switch panel 3 as an analysis result from the analysis server 10.

[0061] With such a configuration, processing such as analysis of the usage status can be performed in the external analysis server 10, so that the configuration of the lighting control system 7 that utilizes the analysis result of the usage status can be made more compact. In addition, since updates such as the algorithm of the analysis process can be performed in the analysis server 10, the maintainability of the analysis process is improved.

[0062] Note that the switch panel 3 may notify the terminal device 9 of the selected some of the switches so that they are displayed operably on the terminal device 9 based on the usage status of the switch panel 3. Further, at least one of the switch panel 3 or the control device 4 may accumulate and store the operation history of the switch panel 3, and analyze the usage status of the switch panel 3 based on the stored information. In addition, the lighting control program may cause the terminal device 9 to execute a selection step. The selection step is a step of selecting some switches based on the usage status of the switchboard 3 before the display step. In addition, the lighting control program may cause the terminal device 9 to execute an operation history transmission step. The operation history transmission step is a step of transmitting the operation history of the switchboard 3 to the analysis server 10 that analyzes the received data. In addition, the lighting control program may cause the terminal device 9 to execute a usage status reception step. The usage status reception step is a step of receiving the usage status of the switchboard 3 as an analysis result from the analysis server 10.

[0063] Moreover, the lighting control system 7 according to the first embodiment may include another switchboard 3 to which the terminal device 9 is connected. At this time, the control device 4 is connected to each of the other switchboard 3 and the lighting device 6 that controls the lighting state of the other switchboard 3. In this example, the other switchboard 3 is a switchboard 3 to which the terminal device 9 is not connected. The other switchboard 3 is arranged, for example, outside the communication range of the wireless communication by the terminal second communication unit 16 of the terminal device 9. Here, among the switchboards 3 connected to the control device 4, any other switchboard 3 to which the terminal device 9 is connected is an example of a second switchboard. Each switch included in the second switchboard is an example of a second switch. Each lighting fixture 2 corresponding to the second switchboard is an example of a second lighting fixture. The light source 5 of the second lighting fixture is an example of a second light source. The lighting device 6 of the second lighting fixture is an example of a second lighting device.

[0064] In this case, the switchboard 3 to which the terminal device 9 is connected acquires the operation state of the other switchboard 3 through the control device 4. The switchboard 3 to which the terminal device 9 is connected transmits a synchronization signal for synchronizing the acquired operation state of the other switchboard 3 to the terminal device 9 by wireless communication. The synchronization signal transmitted at this time is an example of a second synchronization signal.

[0065] Upon receiving the synchronization signal, the terminal control unit 12 of the terminal device 9 generates a virtual image of another switchboard 3 based on the allocation information included in the synchronization signal. The terminal control unit 12 synchronizes the operation state of the generated virtual image with the switchboard 3 to which the operation state is connected based on the operation state included in the synchronization signal. The terminal control unit 12 causes a plurality of terminal buttons 25 to be displayed on the terminal display unit 13 based on the virtual image with the synchronized operation state. The terminal operation unit 14 accepts the operation of any one of the terminal buttons 25. The terminal control unit 12 updates the operation state of the virtual image of the switchboard 3 based on the operation accepted by the terminal operation unit 14. The terminal device 9 transmits the operation state updated by the terminal control unit 12 to the connected switchboard 3 as an operation signal of another switchboard 3. The operation signal transmitted at this time is an example of the second operation signal.

[0066] The switchboard 3 connected to the terminal device 9 receives an operation signal of another switchboard 3 from the terminal device 9. The switchboard 3 connected to the terminal device 9 notifies the control device 4 of the change in the operation state due to the update as information on the switch event of another switchboard 3. The control device 4 notifies the switch event of another switchboard 3 notified from the switchboard 3 to the other switchboard 3. The other switchboard 3 updates its own operation state based on the notified switch event. The other switchboard 3 updates the display of a plurality of switch buttons 24 based on the updated operation state. The control device 4 identifies the lighting fixture 2 including the lighting device 6 whose control state is to be controlled based on the switch event of another switchboard 3 notified from the switchboard 3. The control device 4 controls the control state of the lighting device 6 of the identified lighting fixture 2 based on the switch event. The lighting device 6 controls the lighting state of the light source 5 based on the control by the control device 4.

[0067] With such a configuration, the user can remotely operate the switchboard 3 to which the terminal device 9 is not directly connected by wireless communication through the terminal device 9. As a result, the convenience of the user is further enhanced.

[0068] Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the lighting control system 7 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a hardware configuration diagram of the main part of the lighting control system 7 according to the first embodiment.

[0069] Each function of the lighting control system 7 can be realized by a processing circuit. The processing circuit includes at least one processor 100a and at least one memory 100b. The processing circuit may include at least one dedicated hardware 200 together with the processor 100a and the memory 100b, or in place of them.

[0070] When the processing circuit includes the processor 100a and the memory 100b, each function of the lighting control system 7 is realized by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. At least one of the software and the firmware is described as a program. The program is stored in the memory 100b. The processor 100a reads and executes the program stored in the memory 100b to realize each function of the lighting control system 7.

[0071] The processor 100a is also called a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a processing device, an arithmetic device, a microprocessor, a microcomputer, or a DSP. The memory 100b is composed of, for example, a non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as a RAM, a ROM, a flash memory, an EPROM, or an EEPROM.

[0072] When the processing circuit includes the dedicated hardware 200, the processing circuit is realized by, for example, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel-programmed processor, an ASIC, an FPGA, or a combination of these.

[0073] Each function of the lighting control system 7 can be realized by a processing circuit respectively. Alternatively, each function of the lighting control system 7 can also be realized collectively by a processing circuit. Regarding each function of the lighting control system 7, a part can be realized by the dedicated hardware 200, and the other part can be realized by software or firmware. Thus, the processing circuit realizes each function of the lighting control system 7 by the dedicated hardware 200, software, firmware, or a combination thereof.

Explanation of Signs

[0074] 1 Lighting system, 2 Lighting fixture, 3 Switchboard, 4 Control device, 5 Light source, 6 Lighting device, 7 Lighting control system, 8 Communication network, 9 Terminal device, 10 Analysis server, 11 Terminal storage unit, 12 Terminal control unit, 13 Terminal display unit, 14 Terminal operation unit, 15 First terminal communication unit, 16 Second terminal communication unit, 17 Switch storage unit, 18 Switch control unit, 19 Switch display unit, 20 Switch operation unit, 21 First switch communication unit, 22 Second switch communication unit, 23 Third switch communication unit, 24 Switch button, 25 Terminal button, 100a Processor, 100b Memory, 200 Dedicated hardware

Claims

Claim 1. A plurality of first lighting devices corresponding to any one of a plurality of first light sources and controlling the lighting state of the corresponding first light source; A first switch panel having a plurality of first switches to which operations of control states of at least some of the plurality of first lighting devices are respectively assigned in advance, and receiving operations of control states of at least some of the plurality of first lighting devices via each of the plurality of first switches; A control device connected to each of the plurality of first lighting devices and the first switch panel so as to be able to communicate a control signal, and controlling the control state of each of the plurality of first lighting devices based on the operation state of the first switch panel; Comprising: At least some of the plurality of first switches are assigned simultaneous operations of control states of two or more of the plurality of first lighting devices; The first switch panel wirelessly transmits a first synchronization signal for synchronizing the operation state of the first switch panel to a terminal device held by a user, and wirelessly receives a first operation signal for operating the first switch panel in the operation state synchronized by the first synchronization signal from the terminal device An illumination control system. Claim 2. When the first switch panel receives the first operation signal from the terminal device, it updates its own operation state based on the first operation signal and notifies the control device of the updated operation state. The control device controls the control state of each of the plurality of first lighting devices based on the operation state notified from the first switch panel. The illumination control system according to claim 1. Claim 3. A plurality of second lighting devices corresponding to any one of a plurality of second light sources and controlling the lighting state of the corresponding second light source; A second switch panel having a plurality of second switches to which operations of control states of at least some of the plurality of second lighting devices are respectively assigned in advance, and receiving operations of control states of at least some of the plurality of second lighting devices via each of the plurality of second switches; Comprising: The control device is connected to each of the plurality of second lighting devices and the second switch panel so as to be able to communicate a control signal, and controls the control state of each of the plurality of second lighting devices based on the operation state of the second switch panel. At least some of the plurality of second switches are assigned simultaneous operations of control states of two or more of the plurality of second lighting devices; The first switch panel acquires the operation state of the second switch panel through the control device, transmits a second synchronization signal for synchronizing the acquired operation state of the second switch panel to the terminal device by wireless communication, and receives, by wireless communication, a second operation signal for operating the second switch panel in the operation state synchronized by the second synchronization signal from the terminal device. The lighting control system according to claim 1 or claim 2.

4. The first switch panel notifies the terminal device of a part of the first switches selected from the plurality of first switches so that the part of the first switches selected based on the usage status of the first switch panel is displayed as operable on the terminal device. The lighting control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The part of the first switches is selected based on the usage frequency of each of the plurality of first switches. The lighting control system according to claim 4.

6. The part of the first switches is selected based on the usage frequency for each operation type of the operations assigned to each of the plurality of first switches. The lighting control system according to claim 4.

7. At least one of the first switch panel or the control device transmits the operation history of the first switch panel to an analysis server that analyzes the received data. The lighting control system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. At least one of the first switch panel or the control device receives the usage status of the first switch panel as an analysis result from an analysis server that analyzes the received data. The lighting control system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. At least one of the first switch panel or the control device accumulates and stores the operation history of the first switch panel, and analyzes the usage status of the first switch panel based on the stored information. The lighting control system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

10. A plurality of first lighting devices corresponding to any one of a plurality of first light sources and controlling the lighting state of the corresponding first light source. The first switch panel having a plurality of first switches to which operations of control states of at least some of the plurality of first lighting devices are respectively assigned in advance, and receiving operations of control states of at least some of the plurality of first lighting devices via each of the plurality of first switches. A control device that is connected to each of the plurality of first lighting devices and the first switchboard so as to be able to communicate control signals, and controls the control state of each of the plurality of first lighting devices based on the operation state of the first switchboard; having At least one of the plurality of first switches is assigned simultaneous operation of the control states of two or more of the plurality of first lighting devices. On a terminal device possessed by a user of the lighting control system A synchronization reception step of receiving, by wireless communication, a first synchronization signal for synchronizing the operation state of the first switchboard from the first switchboard; An operation transmission step of transmitting, by wireless communication, a first operation signal for operating the first switchboard in the operation state synchronized by the first synchronization signal to the first switchboard; A lighting control program for causing the above to be executed.

11. On the terminal device A display step of operably displaying some of the switches selected from the plurality of first switches based on the usage status of the first switchboard to be executed, In the operation transmission step, at least one operation of the some of the switches displayed in the display step is transmitted as the first operation signal. The lighting control program according to claim 10.

12. On the terminal device A selection step of selecting some of the switches based on the usage status of the first switchboard before the display step The lighting control program according to claim 11, which causes the above to be executed.

13. On the terminal device A notification reception step of receiving a notification of some of the switches selected based on the usage status of the first switchboard before the display step The lighting control program according to claim 11, which causes the above to be executed.

14. On the terminal device An operation history transmission step of transmitting the operation history of the first switchboard to an analysis server that analyzes the received data The lighting control program according to any one of claims 10 to 13, which causes the above to be executed.

15. On the terminal device A usage status reception step of receiving, as an analysis result, the usage status of the first switchboard from an analysis server that analyzes the received data The lighting control program according to any one of claims 10 to 13, which causes the above to be executed.

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