JP7426579B2 - User interface device and parameter setting method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a user interface device and a parameter setting method in a lighting system including a lighting fixture and an image projection device.

Conventionally, for example, in indoor spaces such as stores, spatial effects have been created by projecting patterns (still images or moving images) using image projection equipment such as projectors, or by adjusting the brightness or color temperature with lighting equipment. It is being said. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a lighting device that includes a light source, a projector, and a control unit that controls an image projected from the projector in conjunction with an illumination scene that matches the atmosphere of the image.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-186118

When creating an illuminated space by controlling both lighting equipment and image projection equipment, in order to provide a unified lighting space, it is important to determine the state of the image projection equipment that projects the pattern when it emits light, and the state of the illumination light. Adjust the state of the lighting equipment when it emits light. Therefore, when creating a lighting space, for example, an expert who is familiar with lighting design adjusts the lighting conditions of each lighting fixture and image projection device using a user interface device, etc., and then confirms the adjusted lighting space. This work is being done repeatedly. However, the person setting up the lighting equipment and image projection equipment is not necessarily an expert in lighting design, and if they are not familiar with the settings of both the lighting equipment and image projection equipment, it may be difficult to operate the settings. There are issues that the work is complicated and time consuming.

The present invention takes the above-mentioned conventional problems into consideration and provides a user interface device and the like that can easily create an illuminated space.

A user interface device according to one aspect of the present invention provides a first parameter related to a state of a lighting fixture and an image projection device capable of projecting a pattern at the time of light emission, the first parameter being common to the lighting fixture and the image projection device. The device includes a display unit that displays one parameter, and a setting unit that accepts settings of the first parameter.

Further, a parameter setting method according to one aspect of the present invention provides a first parameter related to a state of a lighting equipment and an image projection device capable of projecting a pattern at the time of light emission, the method comprising: The method includes a display step of displaying a common first parameter, and a setting step of accepting a setting of the first parameter.

According to the user interface device and the like according to the present invention, it is possible to easily create an illuminated space.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a lighting system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the lighting system according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of scene information. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of operation example 1 of the user interface device according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of the user interface device according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of operation example 2 of the user interface device according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of the screen of the user interface device according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another example of the screen of the user interface device according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the appearance of a user interface device according to Modification 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the appearance of a user interface device according to a second modification of the embodiment.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are all inclusive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement positions and connection forms of the components, steps, order of steps, etc. shown in the following embodiments are merely examples, and do not limit the present invention.

Note that each figure is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily strictly illustrated. Furthermore, in each figure, substantially the same configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping explanations may be omitted or simplified.

(Embodiment)
The lighting system according to this embodiment will be described below.

[Lighting system configuration]
First, the configuration of the lighting system according to this embodiment will be described using FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a lighting system 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of lighting system 100 according to this embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lighting system 100 includes a lighting fixture 10, an image projection device 30 capable of projecting a pattern, a user interface device 50, and a controller 70. Further, although not shown in the drawings, the lighting fixture 10, the image projection device 30, the user interface device 50, and the controller 70 are each supplied with operating power from an internal power source such as a battery or an external power source. The lighting system 100 is installed, for example, in an indoor space such as a commercial facility, a hotel, a restaurant, or a restroom.

The lighting fixture 10 is, for example, a lighting fixture such as a downlight installed on the ceiling of a room. The lighting fixture 10 does not have a function of projecting a pattern, but emits illumination light. The illumination light of the lighting fixture 10 is, for example, white light, but is not limited to white light. In FIG. 1, the number of lighting fixtures 10 included in the lighting system 100 is 2, but the number of lighting fixtures 10 included in the lighting system 100 does not need to be 2, may be 1, and may be 3 or more. There may be.

The image projection device 30 projects a pattern onto an irradiation surface of the installed space. In the lighting system 100, the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are arranged in the same space, and the lighting fixture 10 also irradiates illumination light into the space where the image projection device 30 projects a pattern. In FIG. 1, the number of image projection devices 30 included in the illumination system 100 is 2, but the number of image projection devices 30 provided in the illumination system 100 does not need to be 2, and may be 1, or 3. It may be more than that.

Note that the space in which the image projection device 30 is installed may be an outdoor space. That is, the image projection device 30 may be installed outdoors to project the pattern.

The projected shape of the projected pattern is, for example, a circle as shown in FIG. 1, but is not particularly limited, and may be a quadrilateral such as a square or a rectangle, a triangle, a polygon, an ellipse, a drop shape, a star shape, etc. It may have a shape other than circular.

The user interface device 50 receives settings related to the light emission state and lighting state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30. That is, the user interface device 50 is a user interface device used for setting the lighting system 100. The lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 operate based on the light emission state and lighting state set by the user interface device 50. The user interface device 50 is, for example, a touch panel type terminal such as a tablet or a smartphone. The user interface device 50 may be a wall-mounted controller, a wall switch, a personal computer, or the like. For example, the user operates the user interface device 50 to set parameters regarding the state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light, and operates the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 according to the settings, You can also register settings. The user interface device 50 transmits the received setting information to the controller 70.

Controller 70 controls the operation of lighting fixture 10 and image projection equipment 30. Specifically, the controller 70 transmits a control signal to the lighting device 10 and the image projection device 30 to control the operation of the lighting device 10 and the image projection device 30 in the lighting state and the light emitting state.

Each component of the lighting system 100 will be described in detail below.

[lighting equipment]
As shown in FIG. 2, the lighting fixture 10 includes a light source unit 11, a lighting circuit 12, a communication section 13, a control section 14, and a storage section 15. The lighting fixture 10 differs from the image projection device 30 in that it does not include a video element, which will be described later. In other words, the lighting fixture 10 does not have the function of projecting a pattern.

The light source unit 11 has a light source and emits illumination light. Examples of the light source include an LED (Light Emitting Diode), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), a fluorescent lamp, an incandescent lamp, and the like. The light emitted by the light source is, for example, white light, but is not limited to white light. Moreover, the light source unit 11 may have a plurality of light sources with different light colors. When the light source unit 11 has a plurality of light sources with different light colors, the color of the illumination light of the light source unit 11 may be adjusted by the control unit 14 adjusting the amount of current to each light source.

The lighting circuit 12 lights up the light source unit 11 by supplying power to the light source unit 11.

The communication unit 13 receives control signals regarding the lighting state and light emission state of the light source unit 11 from the controller 70 . Specifically, the communication unit 13 is a communication module (communication circuit) for at least one of wired communication and wireless communication. Note that the standard of communication performed by the communication unit 13 is not particularly limited. When the communication unit 13 performs wireless communication, it uses specified low-power radio, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or Wi-Fi (registered trademark), which uses frequencies in accordance with the national radio wave allocation. ) and other communication standards are used. When the communication unit 13 performs wired communication, a communication standard such as Ethernet (registered trademark) or DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface), or a signal using PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) is used.

The control unit 14 is a control device that controls the operation of the light source unit 11 by controlling the lighting circuit 12. In accordance with the control signal received by the communication unit 13, the control unit 14 controls the lighting state of the light source unit 11, such as lighting or extinguishing, and the light emission state, such as dimming or color adjustment.

Specifically, the control unit 14 is realized by a processor, a microcomputer, a dedicated circuit, or the like.

The storage unit 15 is a storage device in which control signals received by the communication unit 13 are stored. The storage unit 15 also stores programs executed by the control unit 14 and various data referenced or generated by the control unit 14.

Specifically, the storage unit 15 is a volatile storage device such as an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), or a nonvolatile storage device such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory. This is realized using a storage device, etc.

Note that when the lighting system 100 includes a plurality of lighting fixtures 10, each of the lighting fixtures 10 may have the same specifications, or each of the lighting fixtures 10 may have different specifications.

[Image projection equipment]
As shown in FIG. 2, the image projection device 30 includes a projection section 31, a communication section 32, a control section 33, and a storage section 34.

The projection unit 31 projects a pattern into a space in which the image projection device 30 is installed. For example, the projection unit 31 projects a pattern in space using content data stored in the storage unit 34. In this specification, the pattern may be either a still image pattern or a moving image pattern. For example, if the pattern is a still image, the configuration of the image projection device 30 can be easily simplified. Further, in this specification, content data is data of a still image or a moving image of a pattern to be projected.

Further, the pattern may be a monochrome pattern such as monochrome. As a result, the pattern is expressed in monochrome or other monochrome colors, making it possible to create a space with a natural impression. Further, since the pattern is a monochrome pattern such as a monochrome pattern, the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 can easily share parameters related to the state of light emission.

Further, the pattern may be a content pattern with a motif of nature, such as sunlight filtering through trees or the surface of water. This makes it possible to make people who are present in the space created feel a sense of nature.

The projection section 31 includes a light source section 31a, an optical system 31b, a light modulation section 31c, and a projection section 31d.

The light source section 31a is, for example, a light source that includes a light emitting section, a drive circuit, etc., and emits white light. Specifically, the light source section 31a is a discharge lamp, or a light source using a solid-state light emitting element such as an LED, a semiconductor laser, an organic EL, or an inorganic EL. Note that the light emitted by the light source section 31a is not limited to white light.

The optical system 31b is an optical system for guiding the light emitted by the light source section 31a to the light modulation section 31c. The optical system 31b is, for example, a single-plate optical system used in a projector or the like, but may also be a three-plate optical system used in a projector or the like. Specifically, the optical system 31b includes optical members such as various lenses (collimating lens, integrator lens, condensing lens, etc.), various mirrors (reflecting mirror and dichroic mirror), and a polarizing beam splitter. It will be done.

The light modulation section 31c modulates the light from the light source section 31a according to the pattern projected by the projection section 31. In other words, the light modulator 31c converts the light guided to the light modulator 31c by the optical system 31b into light according to the pattern and outputs the light. Specifically, the light modulator 31c is an image element such as a transmissive liquid crystal panel, but may be another image element such as a micromirror array or a reflective liquid crystal panel. Note that when a three-plate optical system is used as the optical system 31b, the light modulation section 31c is composed of three transmissive liquid crystal panels.

The projection unit 31d emits modulated light. Specifically, the projection unit 31d is a projection lens that projects light onto an object.

The communication unit 32 receives control signals regarding the lighting state and light emission state of the projection unit 31 from the controller 70 . Specifically, like the communication unit 13, the communication unit 32 is a communication module (communication circuit) for at least one of wired communication and wireless communication.

The control unit 33 is a control device that controls the lighting state of the projection unit 31, such as lighting and extinguishing, and the state of the projection unit 31 during light emission, such as projection conditions. The control unit 33 controls the lighting state and light emission state of the projection unit 31 based on the control signal received by the communication unit 32. The control unit 33 controls the state of the projection unit 31 when emitting light, for example, by controlling the operation of the projection unit 31 or performing image processing on content data stored in the storage unit 34.

Specifically, the control unit 33 is realized by a processor, a microcomputer, a dedicated circuit, or the like.

The storage unit 34 is a storage device in which programs executed by the control unit 33 and various data referenced or generated by the control unit 33 are stored. Furthermore, the storage unit 34 may store content data used for pattern projection.

Specifically, the storage unit 34 is realized by a volatile storage device such as SRAM or DRAM, or a nonvolatile storage device such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, or semiconductor memory.

Note that when the illumination system 100 includes a plurality of image projection devices 30, each of the image projection devices 30 may have the same specifications, or each of the image projection devices 30 may have different specifications.

[User interface device]
As shown in FIG. 2, the user interface device 50 includes a display section 51, a selection section 52, a setting section 53, a control section 54, a communication section 55, and a storage section 56.

The display unit 51 displays a first parameter related to the state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light, and that is common to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30. The first parameter is used to set the state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light. Setting the first parameter is applicable to both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30. In this way, by setting the common first parameter in the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30, the atmosphere of the lighting space can be changed even when the content etc. of the image projection device 30 is not changed. .

The first parameter includes, for example, at least one of brightness, color temperature, and light color. Among these, the first parameter may include at least one of color temperature and light color. Thereby, settings regarding the color of light emitted by the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 can be easily made.

Furthermore, the display unit 51 displays a second parameter, which is different from the first parameter and is related to the state of the image projection device 30 when emitting light, and is dedicated to the image projection device 30 . For example, the second parameter is a parameter related to the conditions of the image projection device 30 during projection. The second parameter is used to set the appearance of the pattern projected by the image projection device 30 on the irradiation surface. The second parameter includes, for example, at least one of contrast ratio, zoom, focus, aspect ratio, and content.

Furthermore, the display unit 51 may display candidates for target devices to which the first parameter settings are applied.

Specifically, the display unit 51 is composed of a display such as a touch panel display, a display board, a display sticker, a printed matter, or the like. The display unit 51 may be configured with a device whose display changes, such as a display, or may be configured with a device whose display does not change, such as a display board. In addition, the display unit 51 displays the first parameter with one device alone, or displays the first parameter with one software installed in the user interface device 50.

The selection unit 52 receives a selection of a target device to which settings are applied from among the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30. For example, the selection unit 52 receives a selection of a target device to which the setting of the first parameter is applied from among the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30. The selection unit 52 may simultaneously receive selections of both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as target devices. Further, the selection unit 52 may accept a selection of a scene, which will be described later.

Specifically, the selection unit 52 is configured with a touch panel such as a touch panel display, physical buttons, or the like.

The setting unit 53 receives settings for the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30. For example, the setting unit 53 accepts the setting of the first parameter. Furthermore, the setting unit 53 may accept the setting of the second parameter. Furthermore, the setting unit 53 may accept settings for the lighting states of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30. Further, the setting unit 53 may accept settings of a schedule that defines a control method for the lighting equipment 10 and the image projection device 30 for each time period. The settings accepted by the setting unit 53 are applied to the target device whose selection is accepted by the selection unit 52. For example, the settings received by the setting unit 53 are transmitted as setting information to the controller 70 and applied to the lighting fixture 10 selected as the target device and the image projection device 30 selected. Further, for example, the settings received by the setting unit 53 are stored in the storage unit 56 and applied to the target device by being registered as scene information to be described later.

The setting unit 53 is specifically configured with a touch panel such as a touch panel display, physical buttons, or the like.

Note that the display section 51, the selection section 52, and the setting section 53 may be configured integrally by a touch panel display or the like, or may be configured separately.

The control unit 54 causes the communication unit 55 to transmit the settings received by the setting unit 53 to the controller 70 as setting information.

Further, the control unit 54 may cause the storage unit 56 to store the settings received by the setting unit 53. Specifically, the settings received by the setting unit 53 may be stored in the storage unit 56 as identification information corresponding to the lighting mode of the lighting system 100. For example, the settings received by the setting unit 53 are associated with a scene corresponding to the lighting mode of the lighting system 100, and are stored in the storage unit 56 as scene information. That is, the control unit 54 causes the storage unit 56 to store the settings received by the setting unit 53, and registers them as scene information.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of scene information. As shown in FIG. 3, as scene information, a scene, a target device, a first parameter setting, and a second parameter setting are associated with each other. In FIG. 3, brightness and color temperature are shown as examples of the first parameter, and contrast (corresponding to the above-mentioned contrast ratio) and content are shown as examples of the second parameter. For example, the control unit 54 causes the communication unit 55 to transmit the scene selection result or setting information associated with the selected scene to the controller 70 based on the scene selection by the selection unit 52.

Further, when the display section 51, the selection section 52, and the setting section 53 have a display such as a touch panel display, the control section 54 controls the content displayed on the display.

Specifically, the control unit 54 is realized by a processor, a microcomputer, a dedicated circuit, or the like.

The communication unit 55 transmits setting information regarding the settings received by the setting unit 53 to the controller 70. Specifically, like the communication unit 13, the communication unit 55 is a communication module (communication circuit) for at least one of wired communication and wireless communication.

The storage unit 56 is a storage device in which programs executed by the control unit 54 are stored. Further, the storage unit 56 stores various data that is referenced or created by the control unit 54. Furthermore, the storage unit 56 may store the setting information and scene information received by the setting unit 53. Specifically, the storage unit 56 is realized by a volatile storage device such as SRAM or DRAM, or a nonvolatile storage device such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, or semiconductor memory.

[controller]
As shown in FIG. 2, the controller 70 includes a communication section 71, a control section 72, a storage section 73, and a clock circuit 74.

The communication unit 71 receives setting information for the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 from the user interface device 50 . Further, control signals for the lighting equipment 10 and the image projection equipment 30 are transmitted to the lighting equipment 10 and the image projection equipment 30 . Specifically, like the communication unit 13, the communication unit 71 is a communication module (communication circuit) for at least one of wired communication and wireless communication.

The control unit 72 causes the storage unit 73 to store the setting information received by the communication unit 71. The control unit 72 controls the operation of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 based on the setting information stored in the storage unit 73. More specifically, the control unit 72 generates a control signal according to the setting information stored in the storage unit 73, and causes the communication unit 71 to transmit the generated control signal to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30. The control unit 72 may generate a control signal according to the scene information. Further, the control unit 72 may control the operation of the lighting equipment 10 and the image projection device 30 for each time period based on the schedule information stored in the storage unit 73. Further, scene information may be associated with schedule information, and scenes may be switched for each time period.

Specifically, the control unit 72 is realized by a processor, a microcomputer, a dedicated circuit, or the like.

The storage unit 73 is a storage device that stores the setting information received by the communication unit 71. The setting information includes setting information on the lighting state and light emitting state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30. The setting information may include schedule information regarding the operation of the lighting equipment 10 and the image projection device 30. Further, the storage unit 73 may store scene information as shown in FIG. 3. The storage unit 73 also stores programs executed by the control unit 72 and various data referenced or generated by the control unit 72.

Specifically, the storage unit 73 is realized by a volatile storage device such as SRAM or DRAM, or a nonvolatile storage device such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, or semiconductor memory.

The clock circuit 74 counts the date and time and is referred to by the control unit 72 to perform control according to schedule information.

[Operation of user interface device]
Next, an example of the operation of the user interface device 50 in the lighting system 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the following operation example, a case will be described in which the user interface device 50 is a touch panel type terminal having a touch panel type display. That is, in the following operation example, a case will be described in which the display section 51, selection section 52, and setting section 53 of the user interface device 50 are integrally configured by a touch panel display.

(1) Operation example 1
First, operation example 1 of the user interface device 50 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of operation example 1 of the user interface device 50. FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of a method for setting parameters regarding the light emission state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 using the user interface device 50.

First, as shown in FIG. 4, the selection unit 52 receives selection of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as target devices to which settings are applied (S11). The selection unit 52 is in a state where it accepts selection of both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as target devices in one selection operation. Candidates of target devices to which settings are applied are displayed in advance on the display unit 51, and the user selects the lighting fixture 10 and the image as target devices to be configured from among the displayed candidates of target devices. Select the projection device 30.

Next, when the selection unit 52 receives the selection of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30, the display unit 51 displays a first parameter common to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30, and a second parameter dedicated to the image projection device 30. is displayed (S12). This allows the user to easily recognize the settable parameters.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the screen of the touch panel display of the user interface device 50 when the selection unit 52 receives selections of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as target devices. FIG. 5 shows changes in the screen when both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are selected as target devices. In FIG. 5, the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are each displayed as icons as target device candidates. First, the selection unit 52 receives a selection of the lighting fixture 10 corresponding to the icon A-1 and the image projection device 30 corresponding to the icon B-1, which are surrounded by a dotted line frame ((a) in FIG. 5). When the selection unit 52 receives the selection of the lighting fixture 10 corresponding to the icon A-1 and the image projection device 30 corresponding to the icon B-1, the display unit 51 displays the first parameter and the second parameter on the right side of the screen. ((b) in Figure 5). In FIG. 5B, brightness and color temperature are displayed as first parameters, and content and contrast (corresponding to the above-mentioned contrast ratio) are displayed as second parameters.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the setting unit 53 receives the setting of the first parameter (S13). Then, if the second parameter is not set (No in S14), the setting of the first parameter is applied to the lighting fixture 10 selected as the target device and the selected image projection device 30 (S15). In this way, by applying the same first parameter settings to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30, an illumination space in which the light emitted by the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are harmonized is easily formed.

Moreover, when the second parameter is set (Yes in S14), the setting unit 53 accepts the setting of the second parameter (S16). Then, the settings of the first parameter are applied to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 selected as the target device, and the settings of the second parameter are applied to the image projection device 30 selected as the target device ( S17).

In step S15 or step S17, the settings received by the setting unit 53 are transmitted to the controller 70 by the communication unit 55 as setting information, so that the settings are transmitted to the controller 70 and the lighting fixture 10 selected as the target device and the selected image projection. Applies to device 30. The controller 70 transmits a control signal generated according to the received setting information to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30, and controls the operation of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30. That is, the settings received by the setting unit 53 are applied to the lighting fixture 10 selected as the target device and the selected image projection device 30 by operating the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30.

Further, for example, the settings received by the setting unit 53 are stored in the storage unit 56 as setting information, and are registered as scene information, so that the settings can be applied to the lighting fixture 10 selected as the target device and the selected image projection device. Applies to 30. Thereby, when a registered scene is selected by the selection unit 52, the state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light is controlled based on the setting information associated with the registered scene.

As described above, in the operation example 1 of the user interface device 50, the display section 51 displays the first parameter common to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30, and the setting section 53 displays the setting of the first parameter. accept.

Thereby, the user interface device 50 can make the user recognize the first parameter common to the lighting device 10 and the image projection device 30 when receiving settings for the lighting device 10 and the image projection device 30. In other words, since the user can recognize the first parameter of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 without checking the first parameter individually, the user can recognize the state of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light. Easy to set up. Furthermore, since the first parameters do not need to be displayed individually in the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30, the number of first parameters to be displayed can be reduced, and the user interface device 50 can be downsized. .

Further, in operation example 1, when the selection unit 52 simultaneously receives selections of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as target devices, the setting of the first parameter accepted by the setting unit 53 is set for the selected lighting fixture. 10 and selected image projection equipment 30.

As a result, the first parameters of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are not set individually, and the number of steps for setting the first parameters is reduced. Therefore, the user can more easily set the state of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light.

(2) Operation example 2
Next, a second example of operation of the user interface device 50 will be described. In operation example 1, a case has been described in which both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are selected as target devices, but the target devices may be selected depending on the purpose. In operation example 2, the operation of the display unit 51 when selecting a target device will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of operation example 2 of the user interface device 50.

As shown in FIG. 6, the selection unit 52 receives a selection of a target device to which settings are applied (S21). At this time, the display unit 51 displays candidates for target devices to which the settings are applied. In the selection in step S21, if the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device (Yes in S22), the display unit 51 displays the first parameter and the second parameter (S23). At this time, if the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the image projection device 30 regardless of whether the selection of the lighting fixture 10 is accepted, the display unit 51 displays the first parameter and the second parameter. .

For example, when the selection unit 52 accepts selections of both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as target devices, as described above, the screen of the touch panel display of the user interface device 50 as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

Further, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the screen of the touch panel display of the user interface device 50 when the selection unit 52 accepts selection of only the image projection device 30 as the target device. FIG. 7 shows changes in the screen when only the image projection device 30 is selected as the target device. In FIG. 7, the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are each displayed as icons as target device candidates. First, the selection unit 52 receives selection of the image projection devices 30 corresponding to the icons B-1 and B-2 surrounded by a dotted line frame ((a) in FIG. 7). When the selection unit 52 receives the selection of the image projection devices 30 corresponding to the icons B-1 and B-2, the first parameter and the second parameter are displayed on the right side of the screen ((b) in FIG. 7). In addition, in (a) of FIG. 7, the number of devices that the selection unit 52 accepts for selection is not limited, and the selection unit 52 accepts only one of the image projection devices 30 corresponding to the icons B-1 and B-2. The selection may be accepted. In this way, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 displays the first parameter and the second parameter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the selection of step S21, if the selection unit 52 does not accept the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device, but accepts the selection of the lighting fixture 10 ( (No in S22 and Yes in S24), the display unit 51 displays the first parameter and does not display the second parameter (S25).

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the screen of the touch panel display of the user interface device 50 when the selection unit 52 accepts selection of only the lighting fixture 10 as the target device. FIG. 8 shows changes in the screen when only the lighting fixture 10 is selected as the target device. In FIG. 8, the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are each displayed as icons as target device candidates. For example, when the selection unit 52 accepts selection of only the lighting fixture 10 as the target device, a touch panel display screen of the user interface device 50 as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed. First, the selection unit 52 receives the selection of the lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the icons A-1 and A-2, which are surrounded by a dotted line frame ((a) in FIG. 8). When the selection unit 52 receives the selection of the lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the icons A-1 and A-2, the first parameter is displayed on the right side of the screen ((b) in FIG. 8). Note that in FIG. 8A, the number of devices that the selection section 52 accepts for selection is not limited, and the selection section 52 selects only one of the lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the icons A-1 and A-2. You may accept selections.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the selection of step S21, if the selection unit 52 does not accept the selection of the image projection device 30 and also does not accept the selection of the lighting fixture 10 (No in S22, Moreover, if S24 is No), the display unit 51 does not display the first parameter and the second parameter (S26).

The first parameter and the second parameter displayed in step S23 or step S25 are used to set the state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light, similarly to the first operation example.

As described above, in the second operation example of the user interface device 50, if the selection unit 52 does not accept the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 does not display the second parameter. Further, when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 displays both the first parameter and the second parameter. As a result, parameters unrelated to the selected target device are not displayed, making it easier for the user to recognize the parameters to be set.

[Effects etc.]
As described above, the user interface device 50 includes the display unit 51 that displays the first parameter common to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 capable of projecting a pattern. The first parameter is a parameter related to the state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light. Further, the user interface device 50 includes a setting section 53 that accepts settings of the first parameter.

Thereby, the user interface device 50 can make the user recognize the first parameter common to the lighting device 10 and the image projection device 30 when receiving settings for the lighting device 10 and the image projection device 30. That is, the user can recognize the first parameter using the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 without checking the first parameter individually. As a result, the user's effort to confirm the first parameter can be reduced, and the user can easily set the states of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light. Therefore, the user interface device 50 can easily create an illuminated space.

Further, the first parameter may include at least one of brightness, color temperature, and light color.

Thereby, the brightness, color temperature, and light color are the first parameters suitable for changing the atmosphere of the illumination space, so the atmosphere of the illumination space can be easily set.

The user interface device 50 further includes a selection unit 52 that accepts selection of a target device to which the first parameter setting is applied, and the selection unit 52 selects the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as the target devices. Both selections may be accepted at the same time.

Thereby, both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 can be selected at the same time, even though they are different types of devices. Therefore, the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 can be set by a single selection operation. Therefore, the user can more easily set the state of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light.

In addition, when the selection unit 52 accepts selections of both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as target devices, the setting of the first parameter accepted by the setting unit 53 is for the selected lighting fixture 10 and the selected It may also be applied to the image projection device 30.

As a result, the first parameters of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are not set individually, and the number of steps for setting the first parameters is reduced. Therefore, the user can more easily set the state of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light.

Further, the display unit 51 may display a second parameter dedicated to the image projection device 30, which is different from the first parameter.

As a result, the user interface device 50 that can also recognize the second parameter dedicated to the image projection device 30 is realized.

Further, the second parameter may include at least one of contrast ratio, zoom, focus, aspect ratio, and content.

Accordingly, since the contrast ratio, zoom, focus, aspect ratio, and content are second parameters suitable for changing the atmosphere of the illumination space, the atmosphere of the illumination space can be easily set.

Further, if the selection unit 52 does not accept the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 does not need to display the second parameter. Further, when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 may display both the first parameter and the second parameter.

As a result, if the user does not select the image projection device 30 as a target device, the second parameter dedicated to the image projection device 30 is not displayed, and parameters unrelated to the selected target device are not displayed. Therefore, it becomes easier for the user to recognize the parameters that the user attempts to set. Therefore, the user can more easily set the state of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light.

Furthermore, the setting section 53 may be configured with a touch panel or physical buttons.

With this, the user can perform setting operations simply by pressing the touch panel or physical buttons, making it easy to perform setting operations.

Further, the display unit 51 may display the first parameter using one device alone, or may display the first parameter using one software.

This allows the user to more easily recognize the first parameter.

Furthermore, the parameter setting method in the user interface device 50 includes a display step of displaying the first parameter common to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30. Furthermore, the parameter setting method includes a setting step of accepting the setting of the first parameter.

Thereby, when receiving settings for the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30, the first parameter common to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 is recognized by the user. That is, the user can recognize the first parameter using the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 without checking the first parameter individually. As a result, the user's effort to confirm the first parameter can be reduced, and the user can easily set the states of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light. Therefore, according to the parameter setting method described above, it is possible to easily create an illuminated space.

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Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments.

In the embodiment described above, when the selection unit 52 receives the selection of the lighting fixture 10 or the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 displays the first parameter, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The display unit 51 may always display the first parameter.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the selection unit 52 receives the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 displays the second parameter, but the second parameter may not be displayed. . For example, the second parameter may be set by a setting device or the like different from the user interface device 50 and applied to the image projection device 30.

Further, in the first and second operation examples of the embodiments described above, the user interface device 50 is a touch panel type terminal having a touch panel type display, but the present invention is not limited to this. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the appearance of a user interface device according to Modification 1 of the embodiment. Further, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the appearance of a user interface device according to a second modification of the embodiment. The user interface device shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is, for example, embedded in a wall of a building or the like. The user interface device may be a wall-mounted controller as shown in FIG. 9 or a wall switch as shown in FIG. 10.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the user interface device includes physical buttons for accepting selections of the lighting fixture 10 and image projection device 30 as target devices, and numerical settings for color temperature and brightness as first parameters. Has a physical button that is accepted. Note that the physical button may be a slide bar. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the user interface device includes a physical button that accepts the selection of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as target devices, and a color temperature and brightness setting as the first parameter. , has physical buttons that accept numerical selections.

Further, in the above embodiment, the scene information is stored in the storage unit 56 of the user interface device 50, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting information etc. received by the setting section 53 of the user interface device 50 may be transmitted from the communication section 55 and stored in the storage section 73 of the controller 70 as scene information. In this case, the communication unit 71 receives information about the scene selection result from the user interface device 50, and the control unit 72 generates a control signal according to the setting information associated with the scene.

Further, in the above embodiment, the controller 70 controls the operations of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30, but the invention is not limited thereto. Any one of the lighting fixture 10, the image projection device 30, and the user interface device 50 may have the functions of each component of the controller 70, and may control the operation of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the display unit 51 of the user interface device 50 further displays a third parameter related to the state of the lighting fixture 10 when emitting light, which is different from the first parameter, and a third parameter dedicated to the lighting fixture 10. Parameters may also be displayed.

Furthermore, the optical system 31b described in the above embodiment is just an example, and any optical system may be employed in the image projection device 30. For example, when a blue LED or a blue laser is employed as the light source of the light source section 31a, an optical system using a phosphor wheel may be employed.

Furthermore, in the above embodiments, each component such as the control unit may be configured with dedicated hardware, or 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 a processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or a semiconductor memory.

Further, each component may be a circuit (or an integrated circuit). These circuits may constitute one circuit as a whole, or may be separate circuits. Further, each of these circuits may be a general-purpose circuit or a dedicated circuit.

Further, general or specific aspects of the present invention may be implemented in a system, apparatus, method, integrated circuit, computer program, or non-transitory storage medium such as a computer readable CD-ROM. Further, the present invention may be implemented in any combination of systems, devices, methods, integrated circuits, computer programs, and non-transitory storage media. For example, the present invention may be realized as a program for causing a computer to execute control performed by a control unit included in each component of the lighting system 100.

Further, the order of the plurality of processes in the operation of the lighting system 100 described in the above embodiment is an example. The order of multiple processes may be changed, and multiple processes may be executed in parallel.

Other embodiments may be obtained by making various modifications to each embodiment that those skilled in the art can think of, or by arbitrarily combining the components and functions of each embodiment without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The present invention also includes such forms.

10 lighting equipment 30 image projection equipment 50 user interface device 51 display section 52 selection section 53 setting section

Claims (5)

a display unit that displays a first parameter related to a lighting fixture and a state of an image projection device capable of projecting a pattern at the time of light emission, which is common to the lighting fixture and the image projection device;
a setting unit that accepts settings of the first parameter;
a selection unit that receives a selection of a target device to which the first parameter setting is applied;
Equipped with
If the selection unit does not accept selection of the image projection device as the target device, the display unit does not display a second parameter dedicated to the image projection device that is different from the first parameter;
When the selection unit accepts selection of the image projection device as the target device, the display unit displays both the first parameter and the second parameter.
User interface device. The second parameter includes at least one of contrast ratio, zoom, focus, aspect ratio, and content.
A user interface device according to claim 1 . The setting section is configured with a touch panel or physical buttons,
A user interface device according to claim 1 or 2 . The display unit displays the first parameter with one device alone, or displays the first parameter with one software.
A user interface device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . a displaying step of displaying a first parameter related to a lighting fixture and a state of an image projection device capable of projecting a pattern at the time of light emission, the first parameter being common to the lighting fixture and the image projection device;
a setting step of accepting the setting of the first parameter;
a selection step of receiving a selection of a target device to which the first parameter setting is applied;
In the selection step, if selection of the image projection device as the target device is not accepted, in the display step, a second parameter dedicated to the image projection device that is different from the first parameter is not displayed;
In the selecting step, when the selection of the image projection device as the target device is accepted, in the displaying step, both the first parameter and the second parameter are displayed.
How to set parameters.

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