Wireless communication device, wireless communication system, control system, load control system, data transmission method and program

Abstract

To easily configure a communication setting for a wireless communication device.SOLUTION: A wireless communication device 50 includes a communication unit 51 that performs wireless communication c1 with a wireless device 40 connected to a load device 30, and a setting unit 57 that performs communication setting for the communication unit 51. The setting unit 57 performs communication setting by acquiring setting data D1 including information that enables wireless communication c1 with the wireless device 40 from the outside. The setting unit 57 has a first setting mode in which data on a plurality of items of the setting data D1 is acquired through continuous communication, and a second setting mode in which data on a plurality of items is acquired through individual communication.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wireless communication device that wirelessly communicates with a wireless device connected to a load device, a wireless communication system, a control system, a load control system, a data transmission method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, lighting control systems equipped with a plurality of lighting devices have been known. As an example of this type of lighting control system, Fig. 4 of Patent Document 1 discloses a lighting control system equipped with a plurality of lighting devices and a communication device (control terminal) that communicates with the plurality of lighting devices. In this lighting control system, the communication device is used to control the lighting of the lighting devices. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-102183 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] For example, if a communication device that controls the lighting of lighting devices breaks down, the broken communication device needs to be replaced with a new one. In this case, communication settings are configured for each of the multiple lighting devices to communicate with the new communication device, but configuring communication settings for each of the multiple lighting devices requires a great deal of effort.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a wireless communication device or the like that allows communication settings to be easily performed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the wireless communication device of the present disclosure includes a communication unit that wirelessly communicates with a wireless device connected to a load device, and a setting unit that performs communication settings for the communication unit, wherein the setting unit performs the communication settings by externally acquiring setting data including information that enables wireless communication with the wireless device, and the setting unit acquires data for multiple items of the setting data through continuous communication. and set it all at once First setting mode and the above multiple items of data are acquired through separate communications and set it individually and a second setting mode.

[0007] One aspect of a wireless communication system of the present disclosure includes the wireless communication device described above and the wireless device connected to the load device.

[0008] One aspect of a control system of the present disclosure includes the wireless communication device and a control device that controls the load device.

[0009] One aspect of a load control system of the present disclosure includes the wireless communication device, the load device, the wireless device connected to the load device, and a control device that controls the load device.

[0010] One aspect of the data transmission method of the present disclosure is a method for transmitting data to a wireless communication device including a communication unit that wirelessly communicates with a wireless device connected to a load device and a setting unit that performs communication settings for the communication unit, the method including a transmitting step of transmitting to the wireless communication device setting data including information that enables wireless communication between the wireless device and the wireless communication device, the transmitting step including transmitting to the wireless communication device setting data for a plurality of items of the setting data To set multiple items at once, The first mode and the plurality of items of data to be transmitted in successive communications To set the data individually, The setting data is transmitted in a selected mode from the second mode in which the setting data is transmitted by individual communication.

[0011] One aspect of a program of the present disclosure is a program for causing a computer to execute the above-described data transmission method. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] A wireless communication device or the like according to the present disclosure can easily perform communication settings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a load control system according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram showing a wireless communication device, a load device, a wireless device, and a control device included in a load control system according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3] 4 is a diagram showing setting data acquired by the wireless communication device according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] 4 is a flowchart showing the operations of the wireless communication device and the information terminal according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an image displayed on an information terminal in the first embodiment. [Figure 6] 4 is a sequence diagram showing the operations of the wireless communication device and the information terminal according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 7] 7 is a sequence diagram showing the operations of the wireless communication device and the information terminal, following FIG. 6. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an image displayed on an information terminal in the second embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the operations of the wireless communication device and the information terminal of the load control system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an image displayed on an information terminal in the third embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing the operations of a load device and an information terminal in the load control system according to the third embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the operations of a load device and an information terminal in the load control system according to the fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that each of the embodiments described below represents a specific example of the present disclosure. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, component placement and connection configurations, steps, and step order shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Furthermore, among the components in the following embodiments, components that are not described in an independent claim showing an implementation form of one aspect of the present disclosure will be described as optional components. Implementation forms of the present disclosure are not limited to the current independent claim, but may also be expressed by other independent claims.

[0015] It should be noted that the drawings are schematic diagrams and are not necessarily strict illustrations. In addition, in the drawings, substantially the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicated explanations may be omitted or simplified.

[0016] (Embodiment 1) [1-1. Outline of the load control system] The schematic configuration of the load control system according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.

[0017] Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a load control system 1 according to embodiment 1. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing a wireless communication device 50, a load device 30, a wireless device 40, and a control device 60 included in the load control system 1.

[0018] 1 and 2, the load control system 1 includes a wireless communication device 50, a plurality of load devices 30, a wireless device 40 connected to each of the load devices 30, and a control device 60 that controls the load devices 30. For example, the wireless communication device 50 is a wireless controller, the load devices 30 are lighting devices, and the control device 60 is a transmission unit that transmits signals output from a switch 62 (described later) or the like to the load devices 30 or the like.

[0019] The load control system 1 includes a wireless communication system 2 configured by a wireless device 40 and a wireless communication device 50. The load control system 1 also includes a control system 3 configured by a control device 60 and a wireless communication device 50.

[0020] The load control system 1 also includes a switch 62 that turns the load device 30 on and off, and a relay 64 that switches on and off the supply of power to the load device 30 based on the on and off status of the switch 62. Also shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are a communication interface 20 and an information terminal 10 that communicate with the wireless communication device 50. The information terminal 10 is, for example, a smartphone or a tablet terminal. The communication interface 20 is a setting repeater that transfers a signal output from the information terminal 10 to the wireless communication device 50.

[0021] Here, the wireless connection configuration of each device in the load control system 1 will be described.

[0022] The wireless communication device 50 and the wireless device 40 can be connected by wireless communication c1 according to a first communication method. The wireless communication c1 according to the first communication method is, for example, communication by a specified low-power radio using a frequency in the 920 MHz band.

[0023] The wireless communication device 50 and the communication interface 20 can be connected to each other via wireless communication c1 using a first communication method and wireless communication c2 using a second communication method. The wireless communication c2 using the second communication method is more directional than the first communication method, and is, for example, communication using infrared rays. By using the highly directional wireless communication c2, the communication interface 20 can transmit necessary information to a specific wireless communication device 50. Note that, although an example in which the wireless communication device 50 and the communication interface 20 can be connected to each other via wireless communication c2 has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and the wireless device 40 and the communication interface 20 may also be connected to each other via wireless communication c2.

[0024] The communication interface 20 and the information terminal 10 can be connected via wireless communication c3 according to a third communication method. The wireless communication c3 according to the third communication method is communication using frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band or 5 GHz band standardized by IEEE802.15.1.

[0025] For example, a user holds information terminal 10 in one hand and communication interface 20 in the other. Then, while alternately looking at both information terminal 10 and communication interface 20, the user operates information terminal 10 and communication interface 20 with their fingers to transmit predetermined information from information terminal 10 to wireless communication device 50 via communication interface 20. The reason for interposing communication interface 20 between information terminal 10 and wireless communication device 50 is to enable operations adapted to various wireless communication devices 50 to be performed by information terminal 10, which has a high degree of freedom, and to enable communication with wireless communication device 50 to be performed by communication interface 20 adapted to the communication method of wireless communication device 50.

[0026] Next, the wired connection configuration of each device in the load control system 1 will be described.

[0027] The control device 60 is connected to the wireless communication device 50, the switch 62, and the relay 64 via signal lines SL. The relay 64 is connected to each load device 30 via a power supply line PL. The signal lines SL are wired in such a way that the target device can be controlled while sending and receiving addresses using two signal lines.

[0028] The on and off signals of the switch 62 are output to the control device 60 via a signal line SL, and are further transmitted to the relay 64 via the control device 60. The relay 64 switches between supplying and not supplying power to each load device 30 in accordance with the signal received from the control device 60. In this way, the on and off states of the load devices 30 are switched by the switch 62.

[0029] [1-2. Configuration of load device and wireless device] Next, the configurations of the load device 30 and the wireless device 40 included in the load control system 1 will be described.

[0030] 1 and 2, the wireless device 40 is a device connected to the load device 30. The wireless device 40 may be provided inside the housing of the load device 30, or may be provided outside the housing of the load device 30 in a housing different from the housing of the load device 30.

[0031] 2, the wireless device 40 has a first communication unit 41. The first communication unit 41 is, for example, a wireless module, and is connected by wiring to a load control unit 35 of the load device 30, which will be described later.

[0032] The first communication unit 41 is a communication circuit that communicates with the wireless communication device 50 by wireless communication c1 of the first communication method. The first communication unit 41 receives a control signal transmitted from the wireless communication device 50 and outputs it to the load device 30.

[0033] The load device 30 is an electrical device having a load, such as a lighting device or an air conditioning device. In this embodiment, the load device 30 is a lighting device. Although two load devices 30 are shown in FIG. 1, in reality, a plurality of load devices, 100 or more, may be installed in the construction materials (such as the ceiling) of a building.

[0034] The load device 30 includes an output unit 37 which is a load, a load control unit 35 which controls the output unit 37, and a storage unit .

[0035] The storage unit 36 stores the communication address and MAC address (Media Access Control address) of the load device 30.

[0036] When the load device 30 is a lighting device, the output unit 37 is a light source that emits light. In this case, the output unit 37 has a plurality of light-emitting diodes that emit white light, red light, green light, or blue light, for example, and the load control unit 35 controls the dimming of the output unit 37 based on a control signal input from the wireless communication device 50 via the wireless device 40.

[0037] Immediately after the failed wireless communication device is replaced with a new wireless communication device 50, pairing between the wireless device 40 and the wireless communication device 50 has not been set. Pairing between the wireless device 40 and the wireless communication device 50 is achieved by performing communication settings for the wireless communication device 50, as will be described later. Pairing means that the two devices mutually hold each other's communication addresses.

[0038] [1-3. Configuration of wireless communication device] Next, the configuration of the wireless communication device 50 included in the load control system 1 will be described. The wireless communication device 50 is a wireless controller that controls the load device 30 via the wireless device 40. The wireless communication device 50 in this embodiment is, for example, a light control sensor. Although two wireless communication devices 50 are shown in FIG. 1, in reality, ten or more wireless communication devices may be installed in the construction materials of a building.

[0039] As shown in FIG. 2, the wireless communication device 50 includes a first communication unit 51, a second communication unit 52, a wired communication unit 53, a sensor unit 54, a control unit 55, a storage unit 56, and a setting unit 57.

[0040] The first communication unit 51 is a communication circuit that communicates with either the first communication unit 41 of the wireless device 40 or the communication interface 20 by wireless communication c1 of the first communication method.

[0041] The second communication unit 52 is a communication circuit that communicates with the communication interface 20 by wireless communication c2 of the second communication method. The second communication unit 52 has an infrared receiving circuit and performs infrared communication using a communication method with higher directionality than the first communication unit 51.

[0042] The wired communication unit 53 is a communication circuit that performs wired communication with the control device 60 via a signal line SL.

[0043] The sensor unit 54 is a detector that detects the illuminance of a floor surface or the like illuminated by the load device 30, which is a lighting device. The wireless communication device 50, for example, performs dimming control (constant illuminance control) on the output unit 37 of the load device 30 so that the illuminance detected by the sensor unit 54 becomes a predetermined value. Specifically, if the illuminance detected by the sensor unit 54 is higher than the predetermined illuminance, the dimming rate of the output unit 37 is decreased, and if it is lower, the dimming rate of the output unit 37 is increased. The sensor unit 54 may be a motion sensor or an image sensor.

[0044] The storage unit 56 is a ROM, a RAM, or the like, and may include, for example, a non-volatile memory. The storage unit 56 stores a program for operating the wireless communication device 50. The storage unit 56 also stores the communication address of the wireless communication device 50.

[0045] Immediately after the failed wireless communication device is replaced with a new wireless communication device 50, the communication address of the wireless communication device 50 and the communication address of the load device 30 are not stored in the storage unit 56. The communication address of the wireless communication device 50 and the communication address of the load device 30 are stored in the storage unit 56 when communication settings are made for the wireless communication device 50.

[0046] The control unit 55 is configured with a microprocessor etc. The control unit 55 controls the first communication unit 51, the second communication unit 52, the wired communication unit 53, the sensor unit 54 and the setting unit 57 by executing a program stored in the storage unit 56.

[0047] For example, when a broken wireless communication device is replaced with a new wireless communication device 50, in this embodiment, the setting data D1 (see FIG. 3) of the load control system 1 before the wireless communication device was replaced is used to perform communication settings and control settings for the wireless communication device 50. The communication settings are settings performed to communicate with other devices, and include, for example, settings for a communication channel that sets the frequency to be used for communication, settings for a communication address, and settings for pairing that associates with other devices. The control settings are settings performed to control other devices, and include, for example, settings related to dimming control of the load device 30, schedule control, and group control of multiple load devices 30.

[0048] The configuration of the setting unit 57 that performs communication settings and control settings for the wireless communication device 50 will be described below.

[0049] The setting unit 57 performs communication settings for the first communication unit 51 by externally acquiring setting data D1 including information enabling wireless communication with the wireless device 40. The setting unit 57 also performs communication settings for the wired communication unit 53 by externally acquiring setting data D1 including information enabling wired communication with the control device 60. The external device is, for example, the information terminal 10, and the setting unit 57 acquires setting data D1 output from the information terminal 10 via the communication interface 20.

[0050] 3 is a diagram showing the setting data D1 acquired by the wireless communication device 50. The setting data D1 acquired by the wireless communication device 50 is the setting data of the load control system 1 before the wireless communication device was replaced, i.e., the past setting data.

[0051] As shown in Figure 3, the setting data D1 includes information regarding the communication channel of the wireless communication c1, the communication address of the wireless communication device 50, the dimming circuit address for grouping the load devices 30 and controlling dimming, the reference illuminance setting, the brightness / illuminance memory setting, the normal / scene switching setting, the wired address of the wireless communication device 50 used when communicating via wired communication via the signal line SL, and the communication address and MAC address of the load device 30 to be paired.

[0052] Of the setting data D1, the communication channel, the communication address of the wireless communication device 50, the dimming circuit address, and the communication address and MAC address of the load device 30 are communication setting information that enables wireless communication c1 with the wireless device 40. The setting unit 57 performs communication setting for the first communication unit 51 based on the communication setting information. For example, the setting unit 57 performs communication setting corresponding to the wireless device 40 by transmitting, via the first communication unit 51, to the wireless device 40, pairing update information that updates the pairing information between the wireless communication device 50 and the wireless device 40.

[0053] In addition, the wired address of the wireless communication device 50 in the setting data D1 is communication setting information that enables wired communication with the control device 60. The setting unit 57 performs communication setting of the wired communication unit 53 based on the communication setting information.

[0054] The setting data D1 includes not only the communication setting information described above, but also control setting information that enables control of the load device 30 via the wireless device 40. The control setting information is, for example, information about the reference illuminance setting, brightness / illuminance storage setting, and normal / scene switching setting in the setting data D1. The setting unit 57 performs control setting corresponding to the load device 30 based on the control setting information.

[0055] In this way, the setting unit 57 of the wireless communication device 50 acquires the setting data D1 from the outside and performs communication settings and control settings based on the acquired setting data D1, thereby simultaneously performing communication settings for the wireless communication devices 50. This makes it possible to easily perform communication settings and control settings for the wireless communication devices 50.

[0056] It is desirable that the wireless communication device 50 to be replaced is a new wireless communication device, but this is not limiting and it may be a used wireless communication device that has been used.

[0057] When a used wireless communication device is used as the new wireless communication device 50 to be replaced, the wireless communication device 50 may not operate as intended due to the setting data already set in the used wireless communication device. Therefore, if the wireless communication device 50 before communication setting has setting information that is not included in the setting data D1, the setting unit 57 may delete the setting information that is not included in the setting data D1 or change it to an unset state, and then perform communication setting and control setting. This makes it possible to easily perform communication setting and control setting of the wireless communication device 50 even when a used wireless communication device is used as the replacement wireless communication device.

[0058] Furthermore, this embodiment is not limited to cases where a wireless communication device is replaced, but can also be applied to cases where a new wireless communication device is installed and where a new load control system is constructed.

[0059] The setting unit 57 may also have a first setting mode in which data for multiple items of the setting data D1 is acquired through continuous communication, and a second setting mode in which data for the multiple items is acquired through individual communication. The first setting mode is a mode in which data for multiple items is set collectively using the setting data D1, and the second setting mode is a mode in which data for each item is set individually. In the first setting mode, multiple items are transmitted, but no operation is required each time, and the settings are performed through continuous operations. On the other hand, in the second setting mode, only specific items are set when setting only specific items newly or when changing the settings of items that have already been set. This allows data for multiple items to be acquired through continuous or individual communication, simplifying communication setting and control setting of the wireless communication device 50.

[0060] Furthermore, instead of using previous setting data D1 as is to perform communication settings and control settings, setting unit 57 may edit previous setting data D1 and perform communication settings and control settings using the edited setting data D1. That is, setting unit 57 may have a first setting mode in which unedited setting data D1 is acquired and a second setting mode in which edited setting data D1 is acquired. In this case, too, communication settings and control settings of wireless communication device 50 can be easily performed based on the unedited or edited setting data D1.

[0061] [1-4. Information terminal configuration] Next, a description will be given of the configurations of the information terminal 10 and the communication interface 20. The information terminal 10 is a mobile terminal that wirelessly outputs information that the wireless communication device 50 should acquire.

[0062] As shown in FIG. 2, the information terminal 10 includes a terminal communication unit 13, a terminal control unit 15, a storage unit 16, and a display unit 17.

[0063] The terminal communication unit 13 is a communication circuit that communicates with the communication interface 20 by wireless communication c3 of the third communication method.

[0064] The storage unit 16 is a ROM, a RAM, or the like, and may include, for example, a non-volatile memory. The storage unit 16 stores the communication address of the information terminal 10 and a program for operating the information terminal 10. The storage unit 16 also stores setting data D1 as backup data for the load control system 1. For example, the setting data D1 is stored in the storage unit 16 by reading the setting data D1 stored in the communication interface 20 via wireless communication c3. The setting data D1 may also be stored in the storage unit 16 by reading backup data stored in the control device 60.

[0065] The terminal control unit 15 is configured by a microprocessor, etc. The terminal control unit 15 controls the terminal communication unit 13, the storage unit 16, and the display unit 17 by executing a program stored in the storage unit 16.

[0066] When performing communication settings and control settings for the wireless communication device 50, the terminal control unit 15 reads out the setting data D1 stored in the storage unit 16 and transmits and outputs the data to the outside. Specifically, the terminal control unit 15 transmits the setting data D1 to the wireless communication device 50 via the terminal communication unit 13 and the communication interface 20.

[0067] The display unit 17 is a touch panel that displays information and selection items required for performing communication settings and control settings for the wireless communication device 50. For example, the display unit 17 displays setting data for each wireless communication device 50 (see (b) of FIG. 5). The display unit 17 may also display location information of the wireless communication device 50 to which the setting data D1 is to be set.

[0068] The display unit 17 also functions as an input unit that accepts user operation input. The user can read the setting data D1 from the storage unit 16 and edit the setting data D1 using the display unit 17. When the setting data D1 is edited, the edited setting data D1 is stored in the storage unit 16 and is transmitted and output to the communication interface 20 via the terminal communication unit 13.

[0069] [1-5. Communication interface configuration] Next, a description will be given of the configuration of the communication interface 20. The communication interface 20 is a setting relay that transfers the setting data D1 output from the information terminal 10 to the wireless communication device 50.

[0070] As shown in FIG. 2, the communication interface 20 includes a first communication unit 21, a second communication unit 22, an IF (interface) communication unit 23, an operation input unit 24, an IF (interface) control unit 25, and a storage unit .

[0071] The IF communication unit 23 is a communication circuit that communicates with the terminal communication unit 13 of the information terminal 10 by wireless communication c3 according to the third communication method. The IF communication unit 23 receives the setting data D1 transmitted from the information terminal 10.

[0072] The second communication unit 22 is a communication circuit that communicates with the second communication unit 52 of the wireless communication device 50 by wireless communication c2 of the second communication method. The second communication unit 22 is, for example, a transmission circuit having an infrared LED.

[0073] The first communication unit 21 is a communication circuit that communicates with the first communication unit 51 of the wireless communication device 50 by wireless communication c1 of the first communication method. The first communication unit 21 transmits the setting data D1 received by the IF communication unit 23 to the wireless communication device 50.

[0074] The operation input unit 24 is an input switch provided on the surface of the housing of the communication interface 20. The operation input unit 24 is configured by, for example, one operation key.

[0075] The storage unit 26 is a ROM, a RAM, or the like, and may include, for example, a non-volatile memory. The storage unit 26 stores the communication address of the communication interface 20 and a program for operating the communication interface 20. The storage unit 26 also stores setting data D1, which is backup data for the load control system 1.

[0076] The IF control unit 25 is configured by a microprocessor etc. The IF control unit 25 controls the first communication unit 21, the second communication unit 22, the IF communication unit 23, the operation input unit 24 and the memory unit 26 by executing a program stored in the memory unit 26.

[0077] When the IF control unit 25 receives an operation input from the operation input unit 24 while communication between the information terminal 10 and the communication interface 20 is established via wireless communication c3, the IF control unit 25 transmits a mode switching signal s1 to the wireless communication device 50 via the second communication unit 22. In practice, when "Enter Setting Mode" is selected from the menu on the screen of the information terminal 10, an operation input request (a button press request) for the communication interface 20 is displayed on the screen. When the operation input for the communication interface 20 is received, the mode switching signal s1 is transmitted. The mode switching signal s1 is a signal that switches the wireless communication device 50 between a state in which communication settings and control settings can be performed and a state in which they cannot. When the wireless communication device 50 first receives the mode switching signal s1, the wireless communication device 50 transitions to the first setting mode, enabling writing of the setting data D1. When the wireless communication device 50 next receives the mode switching signal s1, the first setting mode is canceled, and writing of the setting data D1 is disabled.

[0078] When the wireless communication device 50 has transitioned to the first setting mode, the IF control unit 25 receives the setting data D1 transmitted from the information terminal 10 and transfers the received setting data D1 to the wireless communication device 50. This allows the communication interface 20 to reliably allow the wireless communication device 50 to acquire the setting data D1.

[0079] [1-6. Operation of wireless communication devices and information terminals] Next, the operations of the wireless communication device 50 and the information terminal 10 will be described with reference to Fig. 4 to Fig. 7. Here, an example of the operations of the wireless communication device 50 and the information terminal 10 will be described in which communication settings and control settings are made to the wireless communication device 50 using the information terminal 10. Here, the case where the load device 30 is a lighting device and the wireless communication device 50 is a light control sensor will be described.

[0080] Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing the operations of the wireless communication device 50 and the information terminal 10. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an image displayed on the information terminal 10. Note that in Figs. 4 and 5, the wireless communication device 50 is represented as a light control sensor.

[0081] First, as a preparation before performing communication settings and control settings on the light control sensor, setting data D1 of the load control system 1 before replacing the light control sensor is read (step S11 in FIG. 4). Specifically, when communication is established between the information terminal 10 and the communication interface 20, the setting data D1 is read from the communication interface 20 and saved in the information terminal 10. Note that if the information terminal 10 already has the setting data D1, step S11 may be omitted.

[0082] Next, a light control sensor for which communication settings and control settings are to be performed is selected (step S12 in FIG. 4). For example, as shown in FIG. 5(a), when an input to select "light control sensor data recovery" is received on the maintenance function list screen of the information terminal 10, images of the sensor numbers corresponding to the multiple light control sensors are displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when an input to select sensor number 7 from the multiple light control sensors is received, the light control sensor number 7 is selected as the target for communication settings and control settings.

[0083] Next, the light control sensor transitions to a first setting mode for performing communication settings and control settings (step S13 in FIG. 4). For example, when the information terminal 10 shown in FIG. 5(b) receives an input to select a specific light control sensor and the communication interface 20 receives an operation input from the operation input unit 24, a mode switching signal s1 is transmitted to the light control sensor using wireless communication c2 (see FIG. 5(c)). Upon receiving the mode switching signal s1, the light control sensor transitions to the first setting mode, in which communication settings and control settings can be performed. As shown in FIG. 5(d), an image indicating that communication with the light control sensor is in progress is displayed on the information terminal 10.

[0084] When transmitting the mode switching signal s1 to the light control sensor via the communication interface 20, the information terminal 10 may simultaneously transmit the communication channel to be used in the wireless communication c1 and the communication address of the communication interface 20. After receiving the mode switching signal s1, the light control sensor may return the communication channel to be used in the wireless communication c1 to the information terminal 10 via the communication interface 20. By transmitting and receiving information related to the communication channel and communication address between the information terminal 10 and the light control sensor, communication settings for the wireless communication c1 in the first setting mode can be appropriately performed.

[0085] When the information terminal 10 shifts to the first setting mode, the information terminal 10 performs the adjustment via the communication interface 20. The light sensor transmits setting data D1 including information enabling wireless communication c1 between the light sensor and the wireless device 40 to the light sensor (step S14 in FIG. 4). The light sensor acquires the setting data D1 output from the information terminal 10 and performs the communication setting and control setting described below. The communication setting and control setting described below are automatically performed between the information terminal 10, the communication interface 20, and the light sensor.

[0086] Fig. 6 is a sequence diagram showing the operation between the wireless communication device (light sensor) 50 and the information terminal 10. Fig. 7 is a sequence diagram showing the operation following Fig. 6. In the first setting mode in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, the information terminal 10 and the communication interface 20 communicate via wireless communication c3, and the communication interface 20 and the light sensor communicate via wireless communication c1.

[0087] 6, the information terminal 10 first transmits data related to the communication channel of the first communication unit 51, which is included in the setting data D1, to the light control sensor via the communication interface 20. Then, the information terminal 10 requests the light control sensor to set the communication channel. The light control sensor acquires the data related to the communication channel of the first communication unit 51 and sets the communication channel. Then, the light control sensor returns a communication channel setting response to the information terminal 10 via the communication interface 20.

[0088] In this way, the light control sensor first acquires data related to the communication channel of the first communication unit 51 from the setting data D1 and performs communication settings for the communication channel. Then, the light control sensor acquires data including setting data other than the data related to the communication channel from the setting data D1 through wireless communication c1 using the communication channel of the first communication unit 51. The following describes a case where the light control sensor acquires the above data other than the data related to the communication channel.

[0089] The information terminal 10 requests the light control sensor to set the communication address by sending data related to the communication address of the light control sensor via the communication interface 20. The light control sensor acquires the data related to the communication address, sets the communication address, and returns a communication address setting response to the information terminal 10 via the communication interface 20.

[0090] Next, the information terminal 10 requests the setting of the dimming circuit address by sending data related to the dimming circuit address of the lighting device to the dimming sensor via the communication interface 20. The dimming sensor acquires the data related to the dimming circuit address, sets the dimming circuit address, and returns a dimming circuit address setting response to the information terminal 10 via the communication interface 20.

[0091] Next, the information terminal 10 requests the light control sensor to set the reference illuminance by sending data related to the reference illuminance of the lighting device via the communication interface 20. The light control sensor acquires the data related to the reference illuminance, sets the reference illuminance, and returns a response to the reference illuminance setting to the information terminal 10 via the communication interface 20.

[0092] Next, the information terminal 10 requests the light control sensor to set the brightness / illuminance memory by sending data related to the brightness / illuminance memory of the lighting device via the communication interface 20. The light control sensor acquires the data related to the brightness / illuminance memory, sets the brightness / illuminance memory, and returns a brightness / illuminance memory setting response to the information terminal 10 via the communication interface 20.

[0093] Next, the information terminal 10 requests the setting of normal / scene switching by sending data related to normal / scene switching of the lighting device to the light control sensor via the communication interface 20. The light control sensor acquires the data related to normal / scene switching, sets normal / scene switching, and returns a setting response of normal / scene switching to the information terminal 10 via the communication interface 20.

[0094] Next, the information terminal 10 requests the light control sensor to set the wired address by sending data related to the wired address of the light control sensor via the communication interface 20. The light control sensor acquires the data related to the wired address, sets the wired address, and returns a wired address setting response to the information terminal 10 via the communication interface 20.

[0095] Next, as shown in Fig. 7, the information terminal 10 sends data related to canceling the pairing to the light sensor via the communication interface 20 and requests the setting of canceling the pairing. If the light sensor is a used light sensor and a pairing target has already been set, the pairing target is deleted. The light sensor returns a setting response of canceling the pairing to the information terminal 10 via the communication interface 20.

[0096] Next, the information terminal 10 sends data related to pairing information to the light control sensor via the communication interface 20 and requests that the pairing information be set. The request for setting the pairing information is made as many times as necessary depending on the number of lighting devices to be paired. The light control sensor acquires the data related to the pairing information, sets the pairing information, and returns a response to the pairing information setting to the information terminal 10 via the communication interface 20.

[0097] Next, the information terminal 10 requests the light sensor to set the pairing target by sending data related to the pairing target via the communication interface 20. The light sensor acquires the data related to the pairing target, sets the pairing target, and returns a setting response for the pairing target to the information terminal 10 via the communication interface 20.

[0098] After acquiring the setting data D1, the light control sensor sequentially transmits pairing update information to the wireless devices 40 connected to each lighting device, and performs pairing settings corresponding to each wireless device 40. According to steps S14 and S15, the communication settings and control settings of the wireless communication device 50 can be performed automatically.

[0099] The information terminal 10 sends a signal to the light control sensor via the communication interface 20 to confirm whether the pairing setting has been completed, and requests confirmation of the completion of the pairing setting. When the light control sensor completes the pairing setting with each lighting device, it returns a response indicating the completion of the pairing setting to the information terminal 10 via the communication interface 20.

[0100] These operations complete the pairing setting between the light control sensor and the lighting device (step S15 in FIG. 4). Then, a request to cancel the first setting mode is displayed on the display unit 17 of the information terminal 10, as shown in (e) in FIG.

[0101] Here, when an operation input is received from the operation input unit 24 of the communication interface 20, the first setting mode is cancelled (step S16 in FIG. 4), and the communication setting and control setting in the light control sensor are completed as shown in FIG. 5(f).

[0102] [1-7. Effects, etc.] The wireless communication device 50 according to this embodiment includes a first communication unit 51 that performs wireless communication c1 with a wireless device 40 connected to a load device 30, and a setting unit 57 that performs communication settings for the first communication unit 51. The setting unit 57 performs the communication settings by externally acquiring setting data D1 that includes information that enables wireless communication c1 with the wireless device 40.

[0103] In this way, in the wireless communication device 50, the setting unit 57 acquires the setting data D1 from the outside and performs communication settings based on the acquired setting data D1. This allows the communication settings of the wireless communication devices 50 to be performed simultaneously based on the setting data D1, making it possible to easily perform communication settings of the wireless communication devices 50.

[0104] In addition, the wireless communication device 50 further has a second communication unit 52 that communicates wirelessly using a communication method that is more directional than the first communication unit 51, and the setting unit 57 acquires a mode switching signal s1 via the second communication unit 52 to transition to a state in which communication settings can be made, and then performs the above-mentioned communication settings.

[0105] This allows the communication setup to be performed after the state has shifted to a state where the communication setup can be performed, thereby ensuring that the communication setup of the wireless communication device 50 can be performed reliably.

[0106] Furthermore, the setting unit 57 may obtain data relating to the communication channel of the first communication unit 51 from the setting data D1 and set the communication channel.

[0107] According to this, since the communication channel of the first communication unit 51 can be set first, the communication channel of the first communication unit 51 of the wireless communication device 50 can be set reliably.

[0108] Furthermore, the setting unit 57 may acquire, through wireless communication c1 using the communication channel of the first communication unit 51, data including setting data other than data relating to the communication channel among the setting data D1.

[0109] In this way, the setting unit 57 can easily perform communication settings, etc. of the wireless communication device 50 by using the communication channel of the first communication unit 51 to obtain data including setting data other than data related to the communication channel.

[0110] In addition, the setting unit 57 may perform communication settings corresponding to the wireless device 40 by transmitting pairing update information to the wireless device 40 via the first communication unit 51, which updates the pairing information between the wireless communication device 50 and the wireless device 40.

[0111] This allows communication settings relating to pairing between the wireless communication device 50 and the wireless device 40 to be easily performed.

[0112] In addition, the setting data D1 further includes information that enables control of the load device 30 via the wireless device 40, and the setting unit 57 may perform control settings corresponding to the load device 30 by acquiring the setting data D1 from outside.

[0113] In this way, the wireless communication device 50 performs control setting based on the setting data D1 including information that enables control of the load device 30. This allows the control setting of the wireless communication devices 50 corresponding to the load devices 30 to be performed simultaneously based on the setting data D1, so that the control setting of the wireless communication devices 50 can be easily performed.

[0114] In addition, if the wireless communication device 50 has setting information that is not included in the setting data D1 before the communication setting is performed, the setting unit 57 may delete the setting information that is not included in the setting data D1 or change it to an unset state, and perform the above communication setting and the above control setting.

[0115] This allows communication settings and control settings of the wireless communication device 50 to be easily performed even when a second-hand wireless communication device is used as the replacement wireless communication device.

[0116] The setting unit 57 may also have a first setting mode in which multiple items of data in the setting data D1 are acquired through continuous communication, and a second setting mode in which the multiple items of data are acquired through individual communication.

[0117] This allows multiple items of data to be acquired through continuous or individual communications, and communication settings and control settings for the wireless communication device 50 can be easily performed.

[0118] In addition, the wireless communication device 50 further has a wired communication unit 53 that communicates via wire with a control device 60 for controlling the load device 30, and the setting data D1 includes information that enables wired communication with the control device 60, and the setting unit 57 may perform communication settings corresponding to the control device 60 by acquiring the setting data D1 from outside.

[0119] In this way, the wireless communication device 50 performs communication settings based on the setting data D1 including information that enables communication with the control device 60. This allows communication settings for the wired communication units 53 to be performed simultaneously based on the setting data D1, making it possible to easily perform communication settings for the wireless communication device 50.

[0120] The load device 30 may also be a lighting device.

[0121] This allows the communication settings of the wireless communication devices 50 to be performed all at once based on the setting data D1 corresponding to the lighting devices, making it easy to perform the communication settings of the wireless communication devices 50 corresponding to the lighting devices.

[0122] The wireless communication system 2 according to this embodiment includes the wireless communication device 50 and a wireless device 40 connected to a load device 30.

[0123] By including the wireless communication device 50 in the wireless communication system 2, communication settings in the wireless communication system 2 can be easily performed.

[0124] The control system 3 according to this embodiment includes the wireless communication device 50 and a control device 60 that controls the load device 30.

[0125] By including the wireless communication device 50 in the control system 3, communication settings in the control system 3 can be easily performed.

[0126] The load control system 1 according to this embodiment includes the wireless communication device 50, the load device 30, a wireless device 40 connected to the load device 30, and a control device 60 that controls the load device 30.

[0127] By including the wireless communication device 50 in the load control system 1, communication settings in the load control system 1 can be easily performed.

[0128] The information terminal 10 according to this embodiment includes a terminal communication unit 13 that wirelessly outputs information to be acquired by the wireless communication device 50, and the terminal communication unit 13 wirelessly outputs setting data D1 including information that enables wireless communication c1 between the wireless communication device 50 and a wireless device 40 connected to the load device 30.

[0129] In this way, the information terminal 10 wirelessly outputs the setting data D1 including information that enables wireless communication c1 between the wireless device 40 and the wireless communication device 50, and the wireless communication device 50 acquires the wirelessly output setting data D1 and can perform communication settings based on this setting data D1. This allows communication settings for the wireless communication devices 50 to be performed simultaneously based on the setting data D1, making it easy to perform communication settings for the wireless communication devices 50.

[0130] The information terminal 10 is not limited to the information terminal 10 shown in this embodiment, but may be a communication interface 20 having the functions of the information terminal 10, or may be a communication terminal that combines the information terminal 10 and the communication interface 20.

[0131] The information terminal 10 may further include a storage unit 16 that stores the setting data D1.

[0132] This allows the information terminal 10 to easily read out and wirelessly output the setting data D1. This allows the communication settings of the wireless communication devices 50 to be performed simultaneously based on the wirelessly output setting data D1, making it easy to perform the communication settings of the wireless communication devices 50.

[0133] The information terminal 10 may further include a display unit 17 that displays the setting data D1 for each wireless communication device 50.

[0134] This allows, for example, the wireless communication device 50 for which communication settings etc. are to be performed to be selected from the wireless communication devices displayed on the display unit 17. This allows communication settings of the wireless communication device 50 to be easily performed.

[0135] The display unit 17 may also display the location information of the wireless communication device 50 for which the setting data D1 is to be set.

[0136] According to this, the positions of the wireless communication devices 50 can be displayed on the display unit 17, so that it is possible to easily select the wireless communication device 50 for which, for example, communication settings are to be performed. This makes it possible to easily perform communication settings for the wireless communication device 50.

[0137] The data transmission method of this embodiment is a method of transmitting data to a wireless communication device 50, and includes a step of saving setting data D1 including information that enables wireless communication c1 between a wireless device 40 connected to a load device 30 and the wireless communication device 50, and a step of transmitting the setting data D1 to the wireless communication device 50.

[0138] In this way, by saving the setting data D1 including information that enables wireless communication c1 between the wireless device 40 and the wireless communication device 50 and transmitting this setting data D1 to the wireless communication device 50, the wireless communication device 50 can acquire the transmitted setting data D1 and perform communication settings based on this setting data D1. This allows communication settings for the wireless communication devices 50 to be performed simultaneously based on the setting data D1, making it easy to perform communication settings for the wireless communication devices 50.

[0139] The program according to this embodiment is a program for causing a computer to execute the above-described data transmission method.

[0140] By using this program to send the setting data D1 to the wireless communication device 50, the communication settings of the wireless communication device 50 can be easily performed.

[0141] (Embodiment 2) Next, a load control system 1 according to a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, an example of stopping the wireless output of the wireless communication device 50 will be described with reference to Figs. 8 and 9. The wireless output is stopped, for example, when a plurality of wireless outputs are mixed together, causing a malfunction in the operation of the load device 30, and a predetermined wireless output is intentionally stopped to identify the wireless output causing the malfunction.

[0142] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an image displayed on the information terminal 10. Fig. 9 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the wireless communication device 50 and the information terminal 10 of the load control system 1. In the second embodiment, a case will be described in which the load device 30 is a lighting device and the wireless communication device 50 is a light control sensor.

[0143] First, as shown in FIG. 8(a), when an input to select "Stop wireless output" is received on the maintenance function list screen of the information terminal 10, a wireless stop / resume selection screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 8(b). When an input to select "Stop" is received on the screen shown in FIG. 8(b), the information terminal 10 transmits a confirmation signal to the communication interface 20 to confirm whether or not there is an input on the operation input unit 24, as shown in FIG. 9. If there is no input at this timing, the communication interface 20 transmits a signal indicating that there is no input on the operation input unit 24 to the information terminal 10. Note that, in practice, there is an input (button press) on the operation input unit 24 to the communication interface 20, and the information terminal 10 periodically transmits a confirmation request to the communication interface 20 until the information terminal 10 receives a response from the communication interface 20 indicating that there is an "input present." As shown in FIG. 8(c), a waiting screen for whether or not there is an input is displayed on the information terminal 10.

[0144] Next, as shown in FIG. 9, when the communication interface 20 receives a confirmation signal confirming whether or not there is an input from the operation input unit 24 while the operation input unit 24 is pressed, it replies to the information terminal 10 with a signal indicating that there is an input from the operation input unit 24. The information terminal 10 then requests the communication interface 20 to change the wireless output settings. In response, the communication interface 20 replies with a change response to the information terminal 10, and also outputs a stop instruction signal to the light control sensor using wireless communication c2 to stop the output of the wireless communication c1 of the light control sensor. This causes the light control sensor to stop wireless output. A screen indicating that the change request instruction has been completed is displayed on the information terminal 10, as shown in FIG. 8(d). When an input selecting "OK" is received on this screen, the screen returns to the maintenance function list screen shown in FIG. 8(a).

[0145] To resume wireless output from the light control sensor, perform the same operation.

[0146] That is, when an input to select "Stop wireless output" is received on the maintenance function list screen of the information terminal 10, a wireless stop / resume selection screen is displayed as shown in Fig. 8(b). When an input to select "Resume" is received on the screen shown in Fig. 8(b), the information terminal 10 transmits a confirmation signal to the communication interface 20 to confirm whether or not there has been an input on the operation input unit 24, as shown in Fig. 9. If there has been no input at this timing, the communication interface 20 transmits a signal indicating that there has been no input on the operation input unit 24 to the information terminal 10.

[0147] 9, when the communication interface 20 receives a confirmation signal confirming whether or not there is an input from the operation input unit 24 while the operation input unit 24 is pressed, the communication interface 20 replies to the information terminal 10 with a signal indicating that there is an input from the operation input unit 24. The information terminal 10 then requests the communication interface 20 to change the wireless output settings. In response, the communication interface 20 replies with a change response to the information terminal 10, and also outputs a resume instruction signal to the light control sensor via wireless communication c2 to resume output of the wireless communication c1 of the light control sensor. Upon receiving the resume instruction signal, the light control sensor resumes wireless output.

[0148] (Embodiment 3) Next, a description will be given of the load control system 1 according to a third embodiment. In the third embodiment, an example will be described in which the load device 30 is reset and initialized. The load device 30 is initialized, for example, when a malfunction occurs in the operation of the load device 30 and the malfunction is resolved by initializing the load device 30.

[0149] In this load control system 1, a wireless device 40 connected to a load device 30 and the communication interface 20 can be connected by wireless communication c2 according to a second communication method (not shown).

[0150] Fig. 10 is a diagram showing an image displayed on the information terminal 10. Fig. 11 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the load device (lighting device) 30 and the information terminal 10 in the load control system 1. In the third embodiment, the case where the load device 30 is a lighting device will also be described.

[0151] First, as shown in (a) of Fig. 10, when an input to select "appliance initialization" is received on the maintenance function list screen of the information terminal 10, a waiting screen for confirming whether or not there is an input on the operation input unit 24 is displayed as shown in (b) of Fig. 10. Then, as shown in Fig. 11, the information terminal 10 transmits a confirmation signal to the communication interface 20 to confirm whether or not there is an input on the operation input unit 24. If there is no input at this timing, the communication interface 20 returns a signal indicating that there is no input to the information terminal 10.

[0152] 11, when the communication interface 20 receives a confirmation signal confirming whether or not there is input from the operation input unit 24 while the operation input unit 24 is pressed, it replies to the information terminal 10 with a signal indicating that there is input from the operation input unit 24. The information terminal 10 then requests the communication interface 20 to initialize the lighting device. In response, the communication interface 20 replies with an initialization response to the information terminal 10, and also outputs an initialization signal to the lighting device via wireless communication c2 to initialize the lighting device.

[0153] However, the lighting device in this embodiment is not activated by receiving only one initialization signal via wireless communication c2, but by receiving multiple initialization signals. A second press waiting screen is displayed on the information terminal 10, as shown in (c) of FIG.

[0154] When the communication interface 20 receives again a confirmation signal confirming whether or not there has been an input from the operation input unit 24 while the operation input unit 24 is pressed, it again replies to the information terminal 10 with a signal indicating that there has been an input from the operation input unit 24. The information terminal 10 then again requests the communication interface 20 to initialize the lighting device. In response, the communication interface 20 replies with an initialization response to the information terminal 10, and again outputs an initialization signal to the lighting device using wireless communication c2. The lighting device initializes itself by receiving these two initialization signals.

[0155] (Fourth embodiment) Next, a load control system 1 according to a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, an example will be described in which the pairing information of the load device 30 is deleted. The pairing information of the load device 30 is deleted, for example, when it is desired to pair the load device 30 with another wireless communication device 50.

[0156] In the fourth embodiment, the wireless device 40 connected to the load device 30 and the communication interface 20 can also be connected by wireless communication c2 according to the second communication method.

[0157] 12 is a sequence diagram showing the operations of the load device (lighting device) 30 and the information terminal 10 of the load control system 1. In the fourth embodiment, the case where the load device 30 is a lighting device will also be described.

[0158] 12, the information terminal 10 first transmits a confirmation signal to the communication interface 20 to confirm whether or not there is an input on the operation input unit 24. If there is no input at this timing, the communication interface 20 returns a signal indicating that there is no input to the information terminal 10.

[0159] Next, when a confirmation signal is sent confirming whether or not there is an input from the operation input unit 24 while the operation input unit 24 is pressed, the communication interface 20 replies to the information terminal 10 with a signal indicating that there is an input from the operation input unit 24. The information terminal 10 then requests the communication interface 20 to delete the pairing information of the lighting device. In response to this, the communication interface 20 replies to the information terminal 10 with a deletion response to the deletion request, and also outputs a deletion instruction signal to the lighting device via wireless communication c2 to cause the lighting device to delete the pairing information of the lighting device.

[0160] However, the lighting device in this embodiment is not executed by simply receiving a single deletion instruction via wireless communication c2, but by receiving multiple deletion instructions.

[0161] Therefore, when a confirmation signal confirming whether or not there is an input from the operation input unit 24 is transmitted again while the operation input unit 24 is pressed, the communication interface 20 again replies to the information terminal 10 with a signal indicating that there is an input from the operation input unit 24. The information terminal 10 then again requests the communication interface 20 to delete the pairing information of the lighting device. In response, the communication interface 20 replies with a deletion response to the information terminal 10 and again outputs a deletion instruction signal to the lighting device using wireless communication c2. By receiving these two deletion instruction signals, the lighting device deletes the pairing information with the light control sensor.

[0162] (Other forms) Although the wireless communication device, wireless communication system, control system, load control system, information terminal, data transmission method, and program have been described above based on the embodiments, the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, the present disclosure also includes forms obtained by applying various modifications to the above embodiments that would occur to those skilled in the art, and forms realized by arbitrarily combining the components and functions of the embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0163] The second communication method of the present embodiment is not limited to infrared communication, but may be a communication method that allows one-to-one correspondence, such as laser light or NFC (Near Field Communication).

[0164] The order of the processes described in the flowcharts of the above embodiments is merely an example. The order of the processes may be changed, or the processes may be executed in parallel.

[0165] In the above-described embodiments, components such as the control unit may be realized by executing a software program suitable for each component. Each component may be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU or processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or semiconductor memory.

[0166] Furthermore, components such as the control unit may be realized by hardware. For example, components such as the control unit may be circuits (or integrated circuits). These circuits may form a single circuit as a whole, or may be separate circuits. Furthermore, each of these circuits may be a general-purpose circuit or a dedicated circuit.

[0167] Furthermore, the general or specific aspects of the present disclosure may be realized as a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, or may be realized as any combination of a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, and a recording medium.

[0168] For example, the present disclosure may be realized as a program for causing a computer to execute the processes performed by the information terminal of the above-described embodiment. Such a program includes an application program installed on a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal. Furthermore, the present disclosure may be realized as a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium on which such a program is recorded. [Explanation of symbols]

[0169] 1 Load Control System 2. Wireless communication systems 3. Control System 10 Information terminals 16 Memory section 17 Display section 30 Load device 40 Radio equipment 50 Wireless communication equipment 51 First Communications Department 52 Second Communications Department 53 Wired Communications Department 57 Setting section 60 Control device c1 Wireless communication using the first communication method c2 Wireless communication using the second communication method D1 Setting data s1 Mode switching signal

Claims

1. a communication unit that wirelessly communicates with a wireless device connected to the load device; a setting unit that performs communication settings for the communication unit; Equipped with the setting unit performs the communication setting by externally acquiring setting data including information enabling wireless communication with the wireless device; The setting unit has a first setting mode in which data for a plurality of items of the setting data is acquired through continuous communication and set all at once, and a second setting mode in which data for the plurality of items is acquired through individual communication and set individually. Wireless communication device.

2. The second setting mode is a setting mode for setting new or changed settings for specific items among the plurality of items. The wireless communication device of claim 1 .

3. a wireless communication device according to claim 1 or 2; the wireless device connected to the load device; A wireless communication system comprising:

4. a wireless communication device according to claim 1 or 2; a control device that controls the load device; A control system comprising:

5. a wireless communication device according to claim 1 or 2; The load device; the wireless device connected to the load device; a control device that controls the load device; A load control system comprising:

6. A method for transmitting data to a wireless communication device including a communication unit that wirelessly communicates with a wireless device connected to a load device and a setting unit that performs communication settings for the communication unit, a transmitting step of transmitting, to the wireless communication device, setting data including information enabling wireless communication between the wireless device and the wireless communication device; The transmitting step transmits the setting data in a mode selected from a first mode in which the data for the plurality of items of setting data is transmitted in continuous communication in order to set the data for the plurality of items collectively, and a second mode in which the data for the plurality of items is transmitted in individual communication in order to set the data for the plurality of items individually. Data transmission method.

7. A program for causing a computer to execute the data transmission method according to claim 6.

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