DE102011104027A1 - Color light control system with weather data evaluation - Google Patents

Abstract

A color light control system with weather data evaluation is proposed, comprising at least one colored light (4, 5) and a control unit (2) which is connected to a power supply (3), the control unit (2) controlling the color of the colored light (4, 5) as a function of input-supplied weather data (WD) by means of a color signal (FS), where the weather data (WD) at least the current temperature, the current air pressure, the current humidity and forecast values for the future development of these values include, which on the values based on the past.

Description

The invention relates to a color light control system with weather data evaluation in lighting and / or building system technology. Preferred applications are given in the outdoor area of buildings, in public buildings and squares and in the living area.

There are light systems are well known, which are capable of depending on the time of day, by means of color light control of z. B. LED / RGB bulbs (RGB color space, by additive mixing of the primary colors red, green, blue reproduced by light emitting diodes) to produce an "artificial" daylight. Furthermore, color light control systems are known which create certain light atmospheres via a manual control or depending on predetermined scenarios. In the context of daylight situations, lighting systems are used to avoid dangerous situations, such as the illumination of stairwells, paths or underground car parks in the dark.

In the field of valve manufacturers for the bathroom sector, a colorful depiction of the wet product in the distribution phase is well known. Water is effectively staged, such as blue light for cold water or reddish light for hot water, to alert a person to a potential hazard as a precautionary measure. H. to avoid scalding.

The invention has for its object to provide an optimized color light control system.

• • wobei die Steuereinheit die Farbe des Farblichts in Abhängigkeit von eingangsseitig zugeführten Wetterdaten mittels eines Farbsignals ansteuert,
• • wobei die Wetterdaten zumindest die aktuelle Temperatur, den aktuellen Luftdruck, die aktuelle Luftfeuchtigkeit und Prognosewerte für die zukünftige Entwicklung dieser Werte beinhalten, welche auf den Werten der Vergangenheit basieren.

This object is achieved by a color light control system with weather data evaluation, with at least one colored light and a control unit which is connected to a power supply,

• Wherein the control unit controls the color of the colored light in dependence on weather data supplied on the input side by means of a color signal,
• • where the weather data includes at least the current temperature, the current barometric pressure, the current humidity and forecasts for the future evolution of these values based on past values.

• • bei drohendem gefrierendem Regen,
• • bei drohendem unterkühlten Regen (Eisregen),
• • bei drohendem Starkregen, Gewitter und „Wolkenbruch”,
• • bei drohendem Hagel,
• • bei drohendem Sturm.

The achievable with the invention advantages are in particular that by reference of the color light control system on concrete weather data by a combinatorial combination of lighting design and weather data in lighting technology in general and in building systems especially against certain dangers in relation to the current and especially forecast weather conditions (prediction ) can be warned. In contrast to a display / warning system based purely on the current temperature (outside temperature), warnings can already be given hours / days before the occurrence of a specific hazard, for example

• • in threatening freezing rain,
• • in case of imminent cold rain (freezing rain),
• • in the event of threatening heavy rain, thunderstorms and "cloudbursts",
• • in case of threatening hail,
• • in the impending storm.

Preferably, the colored light is formed in the form of at least one LED / RGB illuminant including associated controller.

The generation / provision of the weather data can be done by means of weather sensors, such as temperature sensor, humidity sensor and air pressure sensor and optional rain sensor. In this case, an integration of the control unit, the power supply and the weather sensors in a color light control - quasi in a single device - can be realized.

The generation / provision of the weather data may alternatively be done by means of at least one weather data service radio receiver or by means of an online weather service.

The reception of the weather data can alternatively take place via a wired bus system or via a radio-based bus system via a bus connection.

The driving of the at least one colored light with the color signal can be effected via a bus connection and via a wired bus system or via a light bus connection and via a wired light bus system.

Further advantageous developments of the invention are characterized in the subclaims.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings. Show it:

1 a schematic diagram of the color light control system with weather data analysis,

2 , an embodiment with colored light integrated in a color light control,

3 an embodiment with colored light control and external colored light,

4 an embodiment with an external color light operated via an optical bus system,

5 an embodiment with weather sensors integrated in the color light control,

6 an embodiment with integrated in the color light control weather data radio receiver,

7 an embodiment with external weather sensors connected to the color light control via a bus system,

8th an embodiment with weather data service radio receiver connected to the color light control via a bus system,

9 an embodiment with an online weather service connected to the color light control via a bus system,

10 an embodiment with the color light control and external weather sensors for this,

11 an embodiment with power supply from a 230 V AC mains,

12 a power supply by means of battery.

In 1 a schematic of the color light control system with weather data analysis is shown. It's one to a power supply 3 connected control unit 2 to recognize which on the input side weather data WD receives and depending on these current weather data WD at least one colored light 4 or 5 , preferably an LED / RGB illuminant, by means of a color signal FS drives. Optionally, the color light is controlled via a switching element 23 , The weather data includes at least the current temperature, the current air pressure, the current humidity and forecast values for the future development of these values, which are based on the values of the past.

In 2 an embodiment is shown integrated in a color light control color light. This will turn one out of the power supply 3 , the control unit 2 , at least one colored light 5 and optionally the switching element 23 composite color light control 1 formed, wherein the colored light 5 is controlled according to the current weather data WD by means of the color signal FS.

In 3 an embodiment with color light control and external color light is shown. It will turn one off the power supply 3 , the control unit 2 and optionally the switching element 23 composite color light control 1 formed, which on the output side at least one external colored light 4 according to the current weather data WD controls. Optionally, the control unit controls 2 additionally an internal signaling device 24 the color light control 1 , preferably a signal lamp or an LED or an RGB illuminant by means of the color signal FS.

In 4 an embodiment is illustrated with operated via a light bus system external color light. It will turn one off the power supply 3 , the control unit 2 , optionally the signal means 24 and a light bus connection 17 composite color light control 1 formed on the output side via a wired or radio-based light bus system 18 (such as DALI) at least one external colored light 4 controlled by the color signal FS according to the current weather data WD. The light bus system 18 communicates with the light bus connection 17 (wired or wireless).

In 5 an embodiment is shown with integrated in the color light control weather sensors. In this embodiment, weather sensors serving for the generation of weather data are WD 6 - Temperature sensor, air pressure sensor, humidity sensor - in the color light control 1 integrated and directly with the control unit 2 connected.

In 6 an embodiment with integrated in the color light control weather data radio receiver is shown. In this embodiment, a weather data service radio receiver serving for the supply of weather data WD is provided 7 in the color light control 1 integrated and directly with the control unit 2 connected.

In 7 an embodiment is shown connected via a bus system with the color light control external weather sensors. In this embodiment is a bus connection 9 in the color light control 1 integrated and directly with the control unit 2 connected. The bus connection 9 communicates by cable with a wired bus system 10 , such as PoE or KNX (home bus system) or over the air with a radio-based bus system 11 , To the bus system 10 or 11 are weather sensors 13 - Temperature sensor, air pressure sensor, humidity sensor - connected. The ones from these weather sensors 13 generated weather data WD become the control unit 2 over the bus system 10 or 11 and the bus connection 9 fed.

In 8th an embodiment is shown connected via a bus system with the color light control weather data service radio receiver. In this embodiment is also the bus connection 9 in the color light control 1 integrated and directly with the control unit 2 connected. The bus connection 9 communicates with a wired bus system via cable 10 , such as PoE or KNX (home bus system) or over the air with a radio-based bus system 11 , To the bus system 10 or 11 is a weather data service radio receiver 14 connected. The weather data service radio receiver 14 supplied weather data WD become the control unit 2 over the bus system 10 or 11 and the bus connection 9 fed.

In 9 an embodiment is shown connected via a bus system with the color light control online weather service. In this embodiment is also the bus connection 9 in the color light control 1 integrated and directly with the control unit 2 connected. The bus connection 9 communicates with a wired bus system via cable 10 , such as PoE or KNX (home bus system) or over the air with a radio-based bus system 11 , To the bus system 10 or 11 is an online weather service 15 connected. The weather data WD provided by the online weather service 15 become the control unit 2 over the bus system 10 or 11 and the bus connection 9 fed.

In the embodiments according to the 7 . 8th . 9 it is optionally also possible, at least one external colored light 4 to the wired bus system 10 (House bus systems, PoE, KNX, DALI) and by means of the color signal FS via the bus connection 9 and the control unit 2 head for.

In 10 is an embodiment with the color light control and external weather sensors shown. In contrast to the embodiment according to 5 indicates the color light control 1 even no weather sensors on, but to the control unit 2 are external weather sensors 13 - Temperature sensor, air pressure sensor, humidity sensor - connected, which provide the weather data WD.

In 11 an embodiment is shown with power supply from a 230 V AC mains. The electrical and electronic components of the color light control 1 - In particular, the control unit 2 - be via a power adapter 21 from a 230 V AC mains 20 provided.

In 12 is a power supply by means of battery shown. In contrast to the embodiment according to 11 serves a battery 22 to supply the electrical and electronic components of the color light control 1 - In particular, the control unit 2 ,

In the embodiments according to the 7 . 8th . 9 The power can also be supplied via the wired bus system 10 (Bus system supply for PoE, KNX).

In the embodiments with bus connection 9 or light bus connection 17 can one in the color light control 1 integrated switching element 23 omitted and the switching functions are taken over by connected to the bus system actuators.

• • Bei der ersten Alternative der Farblichtsteuerung 1 ist das Farblicht 4, 5 mit einer unmittelbar zugeordneten Ansteuerung versehen, welcher das Farbsignal FS zugeführt wird und welche dementsprechend die Farbe des Farblichts einstellt. Dementsprechend entfällt das Schaltglied 23. Diese Alternative trifft auch für an ein Bussystem 10, 11 oder Lichtbussystem 18 angeschlossene Farblichtsteuerungen zu.
• • Bei der zweiten Alternative der Farblichtsteuerung 1 ist das Farblicht 4, 5 aus mehreren einzelnen Leuchtmitteln, vorzugsweise LEDs unterschiedlicher Farbe, insbesondere Rot, Grün, Blau aufgebaut, so dass das Schaltglied 23 mehrpolig ausgebildet ist und drei unterschiedliche Schalter zum separaten Einschalten der entsprechend farblich unterschiedlichen Leuchtmittel umfasst, d. h. je nach Farbsignal werden unterschiedliche Schalter eingeschaltet, was zur Bildung des Farblichts führt.

When controlling the colored light 4 . 5 are generally two different alternatives of color light control 1 to distinguish:

• • For the first alternative of color light control 1 is the colored light 4 . 5 provided with an immediately associated control, which the color signal FS is supplied and which adjusts the color of the colored light accordingly. Accordingly, the switching element deleted 23 , This alternative also applies to a bus system 10 . 11 or light bus system 18 connected color light controls too.
• • For the second alternative of color light control 1 is the colored light 4 . 5 composed of a plurality of individual light sources, preferably LEDs of different colors, in particular red, green, blue, so that the switching element 23 is formed multi-pole and three different switches for separate switching on the corresponding color different light sources, ie, depending on the color signal different switches are turned on, which leads to the formation of the colored light.

• • in einer Kombination mit einem Wetterdatendienst-Funkempfänger 7, 14 (z. B. über EFR oder DCF77 oder ähnlich – z. B. Wetterdirekt über Satellit und regionale Funksender) oder
• • in einer Kombination mit integrierten oder nicht integrierten Wettersensoren 6, 13 für metrologische Werte, wie Temperatur, rel. Luftfeuchte, Luftdruck und optional Regen oder
• • in Kombination mit einem Internet-basiertem Wetterdienst, wie online-Wetterdienst 15,
• • die lokale Wettersituation und/oder Wetterprognose in die Gefahrenreduzierung mit einbezieht, um auf diese Art und Weise beispielsweise auf Glätte oder Eisbildung hinzuweisen.

As is apparent from the foregoing description, the proposed invention provides a color light control 1 created, which

• • in combination with a weather data service radio receiver 7 . 14 (eg via EFR or DCF77 or similar - eg direct weather via satellite and regional radio transmitters) or
• • in combination with integrated or non-integrated weather sensors 6 . 13 for metrological values, such as temperature, rel. Humidity, air pressure and optionally rain or
• • in combination with an internet-based weather service, such as online weather service 15 .
• • incorporate the local weather situation and / or weather forecast into the hazard reduction, in order to point out, for example, smoothness or ice formation in this way.

DCF77 is a time signal and is broadcast on the standard frequency 77.5 kHz as time information in coded form. In addition, weather data is transmitted in a separate channel via this signal. For some time, weather data has been transmitted not only via the transmitter DCF77 (long wave transmitter) but also via HBG (time transmission service). It A weather forecast can be obtained over the next four days.

Worldwide weather stations, satellites and radars permanently record global weather data. Professional meteorologists use state-of-the-art methods to calculate the different weather patterns from a large number of regions or

Counties in Germany. These forecasts are generated by wetteronline.de, the leading internet provider of weather information in Europe. The transmission of data takes place several times a day via satellite via a special radio network in the frequency range 466 MHz. Due to the high reception reliability of almost 100 percent even in buildings, it is also used for alerting fire brigades, rescue services and relief organizations ("pager technology").

• • Kälte und/oder Glatteis durch die Farbe Blau,
• • Hitze (insbesondere durch Sonne aufgeheizten Boden und/oder Wandmaterialien) durch die Farbe Rot.

The proposed color light control system makes it possible to point out the colored light design to various dangerous situations due to the weather situation, for example

• • cold and / or black ice due to the color blue,
• • Heat (especially sun-heated floors and / or wall materials) due to the color red.

• • Hausnummernbeleuchtung,
• • Außen-Türbeleuchtung,
• • Hausflurlicht,
• • Wegausleuchtung und Wegbeleuchtung,
• • speziell in den Boden eingelassene Beleuchtungseinrichtungen und/oder Markierungsleuchten,
• • Speziell in Handläufen eingelassene Beleuchtungseinrichtungen. ausgeprägt sein.

The colored light 4 . 5 may be in the form of additional signaling by, for example

• • house number lighting,
• • exterior door lighting,
• • house corridor light,
• • path illumination and path lighting,
• • lighting equipment and / or marker lights specially recessed in the ground,
• • Lighting fixtures especially in handrails. Be pronounced.

• A) Die in der Farblichtsteuerung optional integrierten Wettersensoren 6 oder die externen Wettersensoren 13, wie Temperatursensor, Luftfeuchtesensor und Luftdrucksensor sowie gegebenenfalls zusätzlich Regensensor können für eine lokale Auswertung und damit Erzeugung der Wetterdaten WD herangezogen werden.
• B) Der in der Farblichtsteuerung optional integrierte DCF77 oder ERF-Empfänger oder allgemein Wetterdatendienst-Funkempfänger 7 dient dem Empfang von extern aufbereiteten lokalen Wetterdaten (Wetterdatendienst) und wird für eine Auswertung und damit Erzeugung der Wetterdaten WD herangezogen.
• C) Die lokal geltenden Wetterdaten WD werden über das Bussystem 10, 11 von externen Wettersensoren 13 und/oder externen Wetterdatendienstempfängern, wie Wetterdatendienst-Funkempfänger 14 und/oder einem online-Wetterdienst 15 des Internets der Farblichtsteuerung 1 zugeführt.

The consideration of the weather situation can be done in different ways, which results in different device variants. Corresponding hybrid forms are also feasible, which can improve the prediction / evaluation capabilities of the device by the different sources of supply of weather data:

• A) The weather sensors optionally integrated in the color light control 6 or the external weather sensors 13 , such as temperature sensor, air humidity sensor and air pressure sensor and possibly additional rain sensor can be used for a local evaluation and thus generation of the weather data WD.
• B) The DCF77 or ERF receiver or general weather data service radio receiver optionally integrated in the color light control 7 is used to receive externally prepared local weather data (weather data service) and is used for an evaluation and thus generation of the weather data WD.
• C) The locally valid weather data WD are transmitted via the bus system 10 . 11 from external weather sensors 13 and / or external weather data service receivers, such as weather data service radio receivers 14 and / or an online weather service 15 the Internet of color light control 1 fed.

By the chosen combination of a color light control 1 with weather data analysis via method A) and / or method B) and / or method C) is a signaling of, for example, smoothness or ice formation directly on the color control (device), for example by the color blue of the internal signal means (signal lamp) 24 possible. In addition, the illumination is via the integrated colored light 5 and / or the external color light 4 (Lamp) as well as via the bus system 10 and / or the special light bus system 18 (Light control system) connected color light 4 (Color light control system) in a certain color temperature depending on the weather situation by using an LED / RGB bulb possible. By combining the local evaluation of temperature and rain, the indication of an increased danger situation is even better to predict. The hazard potential thus determined can in turn be signaled by signaling means 24 and / or illumination by means of colored light 4 . 5 by, for example, higher color value, more intense or flashing signal light flow.

Thus, a person who wants to leave the house can be pointed out in advance by indirect signaling on the color control device indirectly or by the color or intensity of the illumination of the route directly to the danger potential. The same applies to people who want to go outside on the grounds.

The signaling of a dangerous situation can in principle via the switching element 23 to an external colored light 4 or external device or via an integrated colored light 5 (Lamp) directly at the color light control 1 (Color control device) and / or integrated signaling means 24 (Signal lamp) take place.

Needless to say, the color signal ES obtained from the weather data WD can also be applied to the bus system 10 . 11 to the color lights optionally connected to the color light control system 4 and / or optionally connected light control systems via the light bus system 18 be transmitted. As a result, the information can also be forwarded to other display units of a home bus system. Thus, an in-house signaling can be realized, which indicates the way state outside the house before leaving the building.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Colored light control

2

control unit

3

power supply

4

external colored light (LED / RGB illuminant)

5

integrated colored light (LED / RGB illuminant)

6

integrated weather sensors (temperature sensor, humidity sensor, air pressure sensor, optional rain sensor)

7

Weather Data Service Radio Receiver (DCF77 Radio Receiver, ERF Radio Receiver)

8th

9

Bus connection (wired or wireless)

10

Wired bus system (PoE, KNX)

11

radio-based bus system

12

13

external weather sensors (temperature sensor, humidity sensor, air pressure sensor, optional rain sensor)

14

Weather Data Service Radio Receiver (DCF77 Radio Receiver, ERF Radio Receiver)

15

online weather service

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17

Light bus

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Illuminated bus system, wired or radio-based (DALI)

19

20

230 V AC mains

21

power adapter

22

battery

23

switching element

24

internal signal means (signal lamp, LED, RGB)

WD

Weather data

FS

color signal

Claims (10)

Color light control system with weather data evaluation, with at least one colored light ( 4 . 5 ) and a control unit ( 2 ) connected to a power supply ( 3 ), wherein the control unit ( 2 ) the color of the colored light ( 4 . 5 ) depending on input - supplied weather data (WD) by means of a color signal (FS), wherein the weather data (WD) include at least the current temperature, the current air pressure, the current humidity and forecast values for the future development of these values, which on the Values of the past are based. Color light control system according to claim 1, characterized in that the colored light ( 4 . 5 ) is formed in the form of an LED / RGB illuminant. Color light control system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by generation of the weather data (WD) by means of weather sensors ( 6 . 13 ), such as temperature sensor, humidity sensor and air pressure sensor and optional rain sensor. Color light control system according to claim 2, characterized by an integration of the control unit ( 2 ), the power supply ( 3 ) and the weather sensors ( 6 . 13 ) in a color light control ( 1 ). Color light control system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by generation / provision of the weather data (WD) by means of at least one weather data service radio receiver ( 7 . 14 ). Color light control system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by generation / provision of the weather data (WD) by means of an online weather service ( 15 ). Color light control system according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by receipt of the weather data (WD) via a wired bus system ( 10 ) or via a radio-based bus system ( 11 ) via a bus connection ( 9 ). Color light control system according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by an activation of the at least one colored light ( 4 ) with the color signal (FS) via a bus connection ( 9 ) and via a wired bus system ( 10 ). Color light control system according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by an activation of the at least one colored light ( 4 ) with the color signal (FS) via an optical bus connection ( 17 ) and via a wired light bus system ( 18 ). Color light control system according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by a between the control unit ( 2 ) and the at least one colored light ( 4 ) arranged switching element ( 23 ).

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