EP3448128B1 - Configuration of an operating device for an illumination system - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to methods for configuring and / or picking an operating device for a lighting system, such as operating devices for light-emitting diodes, gas discharge lamps and the like.
- the present invention further relates to an operating device for a lighting system and a lighting system which use the method.
- the lights and operating devices can be assigned to groups. These groups can be controlled, for example, together or in a specific pattern. For example, different light scenes can be defined.
- the configuration and / or commissioning of a lighting system is a complex process, which can become even more complex due to the increasing possibilities of automation and networking.
- the lighting system is first configured. Subsequently, the so-called picking can be used to assign operating devices and / or lights to groups. If a luminaire or control gear is replaced or if there is another subsequent change, it may be necessary to pick again.
- the configuration and picking usually requires an expert who, for example, carries out a group assignment. The technical and human effort for one such configuration, picking and maintenance during the lifetime of the lighting system can be correspondingly high. There is also the risk that errors in a new picking after replacing an operating device, for example, will not correctly assign a group or inadvertently change other configuration data.
- the WO 2015/104603 A2 a picking system for lighting with multiple lighting fixtures using position-sensitive detectors / sensors.
- a topology of a plurality of lighting elements relative to one another and their orientation are determined by means of the sensors which are assigned to the lighting elements. If GPS coordinates are available for at least one sensor, other lighting fixtures / sensors that do not have GPS coordinates can be localized.
- the publication US 2017/0160371 A1 relates to a device for automatically determining positions of lighting fixtures of a lighting system.
- the device can have an interface for receiving intensity information, which is detected by a plurality of optical sensors.
- the device may include a processing device to process the intensity information to determine the position of the lighting fixtures. In particular, positions of the lighting fixtures relative to a room in which they are installed can be determined automatically.
- the device can be used when picking the lighting system.
- the sensors can include camera chips.
- a device for configuring and commissioning lighting fixtures can use GPS, an image evaluation based on an image captured by a camera or other position determination techniques.
- the WO 2017/015683 A1 discloses a system for configuring building technology operating devices that can communicate wirelessly or in a wired manner in a network and use, for example, an Internet protocol (IP).
- IP Internet protocol
- Each building technology operating device has its own network identifier assigned.
- the building technology operating device is designed in such a way that its operating parameter profile can be set as a function of a geographical position at which the building technology operating device is operated.
- the operating device has a central communication unit which is functionally connected to a data storage unit and is set up to retrieve information from the data storage unit.
- the operating device transmits a network identifier to the central communication unit and the central communication unit determines location-based information on the basis of the transmitted network identifier by means of the data storage unit.
- the determined location-related information is transmitted to the operating device.
- the data storage unit can be connected, for example, to a geo-IP database, which provides so-called geo-IP data as the location-related information.
- geo-IP data can be relatively inaccurate and may also depend on where the Internet provider is based.
- the object of the present invention is therefore to provide better geographical position information in order to configure and / or to commission an operating device of a lighting system on the basis thereof.
- a method for configuring an operating device for a lighting system is provided.
- the operating device is coupled to a communication network.
- the communication network can comprise a wired or a wireless data communication network.
- the communication network can comprise, for example, a wireless so-called WLAN or a wired LAN and can use an Internet protocol (IP) for communication, for example.
- IP Internet protocol
- first location information is determined as a function of a network identifier which is assigned to the operating device.
- the network identifier can include, for example, an Internet protocol address (IP address).
- environmental information is recorded, which includes a measurable quantity at the location of the operating device.
- a second location information is determined depending on the environmental information and a position information is determined depending on the first location information and the second location information.
- the position information shows a geographical position of the operating device.
- an operating parameter of the operating device is configured.
- the location of an operating device is determined using the first location information and at least one further location parameter (second location information), which is determined, for example, on the basis of sensor data on the operating device.
- the first location information can be determined, for example, using the above-mentioned geo-IP data.
- the geographical position of the operating device can be determined more precisely than on the basis of the geo-IP data alone. As a result, the configuration of operating parameters of the operating device can be carried out more reliably.
- the environmental information is recorded using a sensor.
- the sensor is able to provide at least one size from the following group of sizes as the measurable size.
- the group of variables includes an air pressure, a temperature, a position of the sun, a wind speed, a rainfall, a signal from a network component coupled to the communication network and an electrical field strength of a signal from a radio communication network.
- an approximate position of the operating device can be determined via the first location information and the position of the operating device can be determined more precisely on the basis of weather data, such as, for example, air pressure, temperature, wind speed or current amount of precipitation, which are provided by a server in connection with location information.
- the first location information indicates an approximate position with an accuracy of, for example, 5 km.
- positions can be searched in the area defined by the first location information, at which positions the air pressure measured on the operating device and / or the temperature, wind speed or amount of precipitation currently present are present.
- the possible position of the control gear can be significantly restricted and thus determined more precisely.
- the second location information can be determined by a server, for example in connection with the current time or corresponding sun position information.
- the current position of the operating device can be determined more precisely by combining the first and second location information.
- the second location information can be determined as follows, for example. Location-related environmental information is received from a server coupled to the communication network. The second location information can be determined by comparing the environmental information, which includes the measurable variable at the location of the operating device and was determined by, for example, the sensor at the location of the operating device, with the location-related environmental information received from the server.
- the senor can detect a signal from a network component coupled to the communication network.
- the sensor can include a receiver that receives the signal from the network component.
- the signal can include, for example, a network identifier of the network component, so that the position of the network component can be determined, for example, using a Geo-IP database. If several of these signals are received by several network components in the vicinity of the operating device, the second location information can be determined, for example, by triangulation.
- signals from one or more radio communication networks for example from base stations of a mobile radio network, can be received with the aid of the sensor.
- the second location information can be determined, for example, by triangulation.
- Location information from which the received signals have been sent can be encoded in the signals, for example, or can be called up from a server via the communication network.
- the network identifier assigned to the operating device is transmitted to a server coupled to the communication network.
- the first location information is received by the server in response to the transmission of the network identifier.
- the first location information can comprise a geographical position which is assigned to the network identifier. This assignment of the network identifier to the geographical position can be stored in the server, for example in a Geo-IP database.
- the server can comprise a so-called Geo-IP server.
- the operating parameter which is configured as a function of the position information, can include, for example, positioning of the operating device.
- the positioning of the operating device can, for example, include or automatically move to a specific position of the operating device within a predetermined frame, for example on a rail the automatic alignment of the operating device in a direction assigned to the position information.
- an emission angle of emitted light can be set as a function of the position information as the operating parameter.
- a predetermined movement or a movement pattern for the operating device or a unit controlled by the operating device, such as a lighting device can also be configured as an operating parameter depending on the position information.
- the operating parameter can also relate to regional safety regulations, for example, which can be complied with by suitable setting of the operating parameter.
- a maximum permissible operating temperature, a maximum permissible control voltage or a maximum permissible control current can be set for a lamp controlled by the control gear or an actuator or sensor controlled by the control gear.
- maximum operating times or an operating time range depending on the position information can be configured as operating parameters.
- a color temperature of emitted light or a brightness of emitted light can be configured as an operating parameter depending on the position information.
- a group membership of an operating device group can be configured as a function of the position information.
- the operating parameter or the plurality of operating parameters can be stored in a storage unit of the operating device.
- the operating device is coupled to the communication network via a central communication unit.
- the network identifier assigned to the operating device comprises a network identifier assigned to the central communication unit.
- several operating devices can be coupled to the communication network via a common central communication unit, for example via a proprietary communication system.
- the network identifier assigned to the central communication unit is used to determine the first location information. This first location information is assigned to all operating devices connected to the central communication unit. The second location information are then determined individually for each operating device as a function of corresponding environmental information on the individual operating devices.
- a hierarchical network identifier system can be used, in which a separate network identifier is provided for each operating device.
- these network identifiers can have a common portion that is assigned to the central communication unit. If no first location information is available for a network identifier of an individual operating device, this operating device can be assigned the first location information of the central communication unit or another operating device with the same common share of the network identifier in the hierarchical network identifier system.
- the operating device can provide this position information to the server, for example the Geo-IP server, in connection with its own network identifier, so that the Geo-IP data on the Geo IP servers can be updated accordingly.
- the server for example the Geo-IP server
- radio signals can be received from operating devices of lighting systems.
- a respective radio signal from a respective operating device comprises a respective position information which indicates the geographical position of the operating device.
- the position of the device is determined depending on the radio signals received.
- the position information intended for the operating device can thus be used for navigation applications, for example for navigation indoors or tunnels which are equipped with operating devices.
- a number of operating devices for lighting systems can be provided in a tunnel.
- the operating devices can, for example, via radio communication interfaces to, for example, a local network, for example a WLAN.
- the operating devices can send out radio signals, which include position information, via the radio communication interfaces.
- a navigation device for example a.
- Navigation system in a vehicle or a mobile navigation system from a pedestrian or cyclist can receive these radio signals.
- the navigation system can determine the closest or several nearest operating devices and estimate its own position from the transmitted position information, for example by triangulation. Even if the operating devices do not send their position information, but only their network identifiers via the radio interface, the navigation system can estimate its own position based on the network identifiers in connection with information from, for example, a Geo-IP server. This method can be used in particular in buildings or underground systems, such as tunnels, if no satellite-based positioning signals (for example GPS) are available.
- GPS satellite-based positioning signals
- the operating device can comprise an operating device for a lamp of a lighting system, in particular a ballast for an LED lamp or for a gas discharge lamp.
- the operating device can comprise an operating device for an actuator of the lighting system, which, for example, is able to change a position or orientation of the illuminant or to set a radiation angle of the illuminant or a shape of the light cone emitted by the illuminant.
- the operating device may alternatively or additionally comprise a sensor of the lighting system, which detects, for example, a brightness in the area of the operating device or a temperature in the area of the operating device.
- an operating device for a lighting system comprises an interface for coupling the operating device to a communication network, a sensor for detecting environmental information, which comprises a measurable variable at the location of the operating device, and a processing device.
- the Processing device is designed to determine first location information as a function of a network identifier assigned to the operating device. Furthermore, the processing device is designed to determine second location information as a function of the environmental information. Depending on the first location information and the second location information, the processing device determines position information which indicates the geographical position of the operating device. Finally, the processing device is configured to configure an operating parameter of the operating device as a function of the position information.
- the operating device is therefore suitable for carrying out the method described above or one of its embodiments and therefore also comprises the advantages described above in connection with the method.
- the present invention furthermore provides a lighting system which comprises a central communication unit and an operating device for the lighting system.
- the central communication unit comprises an interface for coupling the central communication unit with a communication network and with at least one operating device, as well as a processing device.
- the operating device comprises an interface for coupling the operating device to the central communication unit and a sensor for detecting environmental information which comprises a measurable variable at the location of the operating device.
- the processing device is designed to determine first location information as a function of a network identifier assigned to the operating device and to determine second location information as a function of the environmental information.
- the processing device is configured to determine position information which indicates the geographical position of the operating device as a function of the first location information and the second location information, and to configure an operating parameter of the operating device as a function of the position information.
- the lighting system is suitable for carrying out the method and its embodiments described above and therefore also includes the advantages described above.
- FIG. 1 schematically shows a system 10, which comprises a lighting system 20, a communication network 50, a geographic information source 60 and a Configuration data source 70 includes.
- the communication network 50 can comprise, for example, a wired or wireless data communication network, for example a so-called local area network (LAN) or wireless local area network (WLAN) or a telecommunications network in accordance with, for example, a GSM or LTE standard.
- the geo-information source 60 can comprise, for example, a network server with a so-called geo-IP database. Associations between network identifiers of devices on the communication network 50 and geographic positions of the devices can be stored and called up in the Geo-IP database.
- the configuration data source 70 can comprise a data server, on which configuration data for components of the lighting system 20 are stored. Alternatively or additionally, the configuration data source 70 can comprise, for example, a (portable) computer or mobile radio device (for example a smartphone) on which configuration data for the lighting system 20 are stored.
- the lighting system 20 comprises a plurality of operating devices 21-23, each of which is connected on the output side to an associated illuminant 31-33.
- the operating devices 21-23 and illuminants 31-33 can also be combined to form lights or so-called luminaires.
- the illuminants 31-33 can, for example, each be designed as an LED module.
- the illuminants 31-33 can each comprise a light-emitting diode (LED) or a plurality of LEDs.
- the LED or the plurality of LEDs can comprise inorganic light-emitting diodes, organic light-emitting diodes or a combination thereof.
- the illuminants 31-33 can also include incandescent lamps or gas discharge lamps.
- the illuminants 31-33 can be installed, for example, on a ceiling or a wall of a building or on masts along a street, in a tunnel, on a company site or in a stadium.
- the operating devices 21-23 can each be set up to supply the respectively assigned illuminant 31-33.
- the operating devices 21-23 can each be designed as an LED converter.
- the operating devices 21-23 can each comprise a direct current / direct current (DC / DC) converter.
- One entrance each Operating device 21-23 can be coupled to a supply source, for example a direct current or an alternating current source.
- the illuminants 31-33 can also comprise sensors and actuators which are located in the Figure 1 are not shown.
- the sensors can, for example, determine a temperature of the illuminant or an ambient brightness in an environment of the illuminant.
- the actuators can, for example, change an orientation of the illuminant or change a position of the illuminant if the illuminant is slidably mounted on a rail, for example.
- Such sensors and actuators can be controlled by the associated operating device 21-23.
- the operating device 21 is shown in more detail by way of example. The following detailed description of the operating device 21 applies equally to the operating devices 22 and 23 and to others in FIG Figure 1 Control gear not shown.
- the operating device 21 comprises an interface 41, a processing device 42 and a sensor 43. With the interface 41, the operating device 21 can be coupled to the communication network 50.
- the interface 41 can comprise, for example, a LAN interface or a radio interface to a WLAN or a mobile radio network.
- IP internet protocol
- the interface 41 can provide access to a data bus which is used in connection with the lighting system 20, for example a so-called DALI bus.
- the processing device 42 controls the communication via the interface 41 on the one hand and on the other hand the processing device 42 controls the illuminant 31 and optionally actuators and / or sensors associated with the illuminant 31.
- the sensor 43 is able to detect environmental information which comprises a measurable quantity at the location of the operating device. Sensor 43 is coupled to processing device 42, and environmental information from sensor 43 is processed using processing device 42, as described below with reference to FIG Figure 3 will be described in detail.
- the sensor 43 can, for example, be an air pressure sensor for detecting an air pressure in the surroundings of the operating device 21, a temperature sensor for detecting the ambient temperature of the operating device 21, a wind speed sensor for detecting the wind speed in the surroundings of the operating device 21, or a precipitation quantity sensor for detecting a quantity of precipitation which has fallen in the surroundings of the operating device 21 is include.
- the sensor 43 can be able to detect a current position of the sun as it is represented at the position of the operating device 21.
- the sensor 43 can comprise, for example, a camera or an arrangement of light-sensitive sensors.
- the sensor 43 can comprise a receiver for the detection of electromagnetic or optical signals.
- the signals can originate, for example, from a network component coupled to the communication network.
- the signal can include, for example, a network identifier or position information from the network component.
- the signals can include, for example, radio signals from a radio communication network, and the sensor can be able to determine an electrical field strength of the radio signal.
- FIG. 2 shows a further exemplary embodiment of a system 10.
- the lighting system 20 further comprises a central communication unit 80.
- the operating devices 21-23 are not directly coupled to the communication network 50, but rather via the central communication unit 80.
- the communication between the central communication unit 80 and the operating devices 21-23 can take place, for example, via a LAN or WLAN using an Internet protocol or via a bus system, for example DALI.
- the central communication unit 80 comprises an interface 81 and a processing device 82.
- the interface 81 serves to couple the central communication unit 80 to the communication network 50 and to couple the central communication unit 80 to the operating devices 21-23.
- the central communication unit 80 can comprise two interfaces, one for the communication with the communication network 50 and another for the communication with the operating devices 21-23.
- a method 90 for configuring an operating device, for example the operating device 21, for the lighting system 20 will be described below.
- the method 90 comprises method steps 91-95.
- the operating device 21 determines first location information as a function of a network identifier assigned to the operating device 21.
- the network identifier assigned to the operating device 21 can comprise, for example, a bus address or an IP address.
- the processing device 42 can transmit the network identifier assigned to the operating device 21 to the geographic information source 60 via the interface 41 and receive the first location information in response.
- the geo-information source 60 can comprise, for example, a geo-IP database which assigns a corresponding location information to each network identifier.
- the location information can include an absolute geographical position, for example. However, since this geo-IP data is often based only on information from the network topology of the communication network and possibly relatively unreliable geographic information from nearby network components, this geo-IP data is somewhat uncertain.
- the processing device 42 acquires environmental information in step 92 using the sensor 43, which relates to a measurable variable at the location of the operating device 21.
- the measurable variable can include, for example, an air pressure, a temperature, the position of the sun, a wind speed, a rainfall, a signal from a network component coupled to the communication network and / or an electrical field strength of a signal from a radio communication network.
- the processing device can determine a second location information in step 93.
- the processing device 42 can receive location-related environmental information from a server coupled to the communication network and the second location information by comparing the Determine environmental information, which includes the measurable size at the location of the operating device 21, with the location-related environmental information.
- the processing device 42 can retrieve current weather data from a weather service server for a specific radius around the first location information, for example for a radius of 50 km around the first location information.
- the current weather data can include, for example, a temperature, a wind speed, a wind direction, an air pressure, a precipitation amount or a current position of the sun with respectively assigned geographic positions.
- the processing device 42 can determine the second location information, which is based on the environmental information.
- the processing device 42 can then determine in step 94 position information which indicates the geographical position of the operating device 21, which is likely to have a higher accuracy than the individual first location information. For this purpose, the processing device 42 can, for example, perform an averaging or a weighted averaging of the first and second location information.
- the second location information can be determined on the basis of radio signals from the communication network 50 or any other radio communication network, for example a GSM or LTE network.
- the processing device 42 can be operated via an in Figure 1 and 2 Antenna, not shown, receive radio signals.
- the radio signals may include a network identifier from the sending devices, and the processing device 42 may determine the locations of the sending devices using the geospatial information source 60.
- the processing device 42 can determine the second location information, for example by triangulation using the positions of the transmitting devices, for example on the basis of an electrical field strength of the received signals.
- the position information thus provides a considerably more precise location determination than the first location information and the second location information considered individually.
- the operating device 21 can be configured and / or picked in step 95.
- corresponding configuration parameters can be called up from the configuration data source 70 for the location of the operating device 21 determined in this way via the communication network 50 and can be stored and processed in the operating device 21.
- Configuration parameters can include, for example, operating parameters for the operating device 21.
- the operating parameters can affect regional safety regulations. For example, a maximum permissible operating temperature, a maximum permissible control voltage or a maximum permissible control current can be set for an actuator or sensor or a module operated by the operating device, for example an LED module, illuminant, motor or acoustic signal transmitter.
- Other operating parameters can relate, for example, to a rotational speed, maximum operating times, operating parameter range limits, color temperature settings and the like.
- each operating device 21-23 is assigned its own network identifier, for which corresponding location information is available in the geographic information source 60.
- an illumination system 20 has been described which comprises the central communication unit 80.
- the central communication unit 80 it may be sufficient for the central communication unit 80 to be assigned a network identifier which represents the operating devices 21-23.
- only one location information for the central communication unit 80 can be available in the geographic information source 60.
- This location information can, however, be used in step 91 as first location information for the operating devices 21-23, provided that the communication via, for example, a data bus or a separate communication network between the central communication unit 80 and the operating devices 21-23 is sufficiently locally limited.
- a more precise position determination for the operating devices 21-23 can then be carried out via the second location information, which is determined in the operating devices 21-23 as described above.
- the operating devices 21-23 can then be as previously described can be configured and picked with information from the configuration data source 70.
- Figure 4 shows a lighting system 20 with a plurality of operating devices, of which only four operating devices are identified by the reference numerals 21-24.
- the lighting system 20 may include, for example, street lighting or tunnel lighting along a street of several kilometers.
- the number of operating devices 21-24 can therefore be a few tens to a few 100.
- An illuminant 31-34 for example an LED illuminant, is assigned to each of the operating devices 21-24.
- the operating devices 21-24 are connected to the communication network 50 via a radio interface, as illustrated by the respective antennas on the operating devices 21-24.
- Each of the operating devices 21-24 can carry out the previously described method 90 in order to determine its own position as precisely as possible.
- a navigation device 101 installed in a vehicle 100 receives the radio signals from at least some operating devices in the vicinity of the operating devices 21-24 while the vehicle is moving, for example, along the road and / or in the tunnel. Using an electric field strength, for example, the navigation device 101 can determine the closest operating device or the two closest operating devices and determine its own position from the position information transmitted with the radio signals. This enables precise position determination, in particular in situations in which no satellite-based position information is available.
- the navigation device 101 can of course also be a navigation device in a mobile portable device, for example in a smartphone, and by a user on a bicycle or on foot be used.
- this type of position determination based on radio signals from the operating devices 21-24 can also be used in buildings, for example, warehouses, conference centers, large hotels and the like, in order to enable navigation in these buildings.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft Verfahren zum Konfigurieren und/oder Kommissionierung eines Betriebsgeräts für ein Beleuchtungssystem, wie zum Beispiel Betriebsgeräte für Leuchtdioden, Gasentladungslampen und dergleichen. Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Betriebsgerät für ein Beleuchtungssystem sowie ein Beleuchtungssystem, welche das Verfahren verwenden.The present invention relates to methods for configuring and / or picking an operating device for a lighting system, such as operating devices for light-emitting diodes, gas discharge lamps and the like. The present invention further relates to an operating device for a lighting system and a lighting system which use the method.
Die zunehmende Automatisierung und Vernetzung von Beleuchtungssystemen bieten neue Möglichkeiten zur Steuerung dieser Systeme. Beispielsweise können in einem Beleuchtungssystem, welches mehrere Leuchten und/oder Betriebsgeräte umfasst, die Leuchten und Betriebsgeräte Gruppen zugeordnet werden. Diese Gruppen können beispielsweise gemeinsam oder in einem bestimmten Muster angesteuert werden. So können beispielsweise unterschiedliche Lichtszenen definiert werden.The increasing automation and networking of lighting systems offer new possibilities for controlling these systems. For example, in a lighting system that includes several lights and / or operating devices, the lights and operating devices can be assigned to groups. These groups can be controlled, for example, together or in a specific pattern. For example, different light scenes can be defined.
Die Konfiguration und/oder Kommissionierung eines Beleuchtungssystems ist ein aufwendiger Vorgang, welcher durch die zunehmenden Möglichkeiten der Automatisierung und Vernetzung noch komplexer werden kann. Nach einer Installation wird das Beleuchtungssystem zunächst konfiguriert. Anschließend kann bei der sogenannten Kommissionierung eine Zuweisung von Betriebsgeräten und/oder Leuchten zu Gruppen erfolgen. Bei einem Austausch einer Leuchte oder eines Betriebsgeräts oder bei einer anderen nachfolgenden Änderung kann eine erneute Kommissionierung erforderlich werden. Üblicherweise erfordert die Konfiguration und die Kommissionierung einen Experten, welcher beispielsweise eine Gruppenzuordnung vornimmt. Der technische und personelle Aufwand für eine derartige Konfiguration, Kommissionierung und Wartung während der Lebenszeit des Beleuchtungssystems kann entsprechend hoch sein. Ferner besteht das Risiko, dass durch Fehler bei einer erneuten Kommissionierung nach Austausch eines Betriebsgeräts zum Beispiel eine Gruppenzuordnung nicht richtig erfolgt oder andere Konfigurationsdaten unbeabsichtigt geändert werden.The configuration and / or commissioning of a lighting system is a complex process, which can become even more complex due to the increasing possibilities of automation and networking. After installation, the lighting system is first configured. Subsequently, the so-called picking can be used to assign operating devices and / or lights to groups. If a luminaire or control gear is replaced or if there is another subsequent change, it may be necessary to pick again. The configuration and picking usually requires an expert who, for example, carries out a group assignment. The technical and human effort for one such configuration, picking and maintenance during the lifetime of the lighting system can be correspondingly high. There is also the risk that errors in a new picking after replacing an operating device, for example, will not correctly assign a group or inadvertently change other configuration data.
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Die Geo-IP-Daten können jedoch verhältnismäßig ungenau sein und unter Umständen auch abhängig davon, wo der Internet-Provider seinen Sitz hat.However, the geo-IP data can be relatively inaccurate and may also depend on where the Internet provider is based.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, bessere geographische Positionsinformationen bereitzustellen, um auf deren Grundlage ein Betriebsgerät eines Beleuchtungssystems zu konfigurieren und/oder zu kommissionieren.The object of the present invention is therefore to provide better geographical position information in order to configure and / or to commission an operating device of a lighting system on the basis thereof.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Verfahren zum Konfigurieren eines Betriebsgeräts für ein Beleuchtungssystem, ein Betriebsgerät für ein Beleuchtungssystem und ein Beleuchtungssystem gemäß der unabhängigen Patentansprüche gelöst. Die abhängigen Ansprüche definieren Ausführungsformen der Erfindung.This object is achieved by a method for configuring an operating device for a lighting system, an operating device for a lighting system and a lighting system according to the independent claims. The dependent claims define embodiments of the invention.
Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung wird ein Verfahren zum Konfigurieren eines Betriebsgeräts für ein Beleuchtungssystem bereitgestellt. Das Betriebsgerät ist mit einem Kommunikationsnetz gekoppelt. Das Kommunikationsnetz kann ein drahtgebundenes oder ein drahtloses Datenkommunikationsnetz umfassen. Das Kommunikationsnetz kann beispielsweise ein drahtloses sogenanntes WLAN oder ein drahtgebundenes LAN umfassen und beispielsweise zur Kommunikation ein Internetprotokoll (IP) verwenden. Bei dem Verfahren wird eine erste Ortsinformation in Abhängigkeit von einer Netzwerkkennung bestimmt, welche dem Betriebsgerät zugeordnet ist. Die Netzwerkkennung kann beispielsweise eine Internet-Protokoll-Adresse (IP-Adresse) umfassen. Ferner wird eine Umweltinformation erfasst, welche eine messbare Größe am Standort des Betriebsgeräts umfasst. Eine zweite Ortsinformation wird in Abhängigkeit von der Umweltinformation bestimmt und eine Positionsinformation wird in Abhängigkeit von der ersten Ortsinformation und der zweiten Ortsinformation bestimmt. Die Positionsinformation zeigt eine geographische Position des Betriebsgeräts an. In Abhängigkeit von der Positionsinformation wird ein Betriebsparameter des Betriebsgeräts konfiguriert. Anders ausgedrückt wird der Standort eines Betriebsgeräts mithilfe der ersten Ortsinformation und mindestens einem weiteren Standortparameter (zweite Ortsinformation) ermittelt, welcher beispielsweise auf der Grundlage von Sensordaten an dem Betriebsgerät bestimmt wird. Die erste Ortsinformation kann beispielsweise mithilfe von den oben genannten Geo-IP-Daten bestimmt werden. In Verbindung mit dem Standortparameter kann die geographische Position des Betriebsgeräts genauer bestimmt werden als nur auf der Grundlage der Geo-IP-Daten allein. Demzufolge kann die Konfiguration von Betriebsparametern des Betriebsgeräts zuverlässiger durchgeführt werden.According to the present invention, a method for configuring an operating device for a lighting system is provided. The operating device is coupled to a communication network. The communication network can comprise a wired or a wireless data communication network. The communication network can comprise, for example, a wireless so-called WLAN or a wired LAN and can use an Internet protocol (IP) for communication, for example. In the method, first location information is determined as a function of a network identifier which is assigned to the operating device. The network identifier can include, for example, an Internet protocol address (IP address). Furthermore, environmental information is recorded, which includes a measurable quantity at the location of the operating device. A second location information is determined depending on the environmental information and a position information is determined depending on the first location information and the second location information. The position information shows a geographical position of the operating device. Depending on the position information, an operating parameter of the operating device is configured. In other words, the location of an operating device is determined using the first location information and at least one further location parameter (second location information), which is determined, for example, on the basis of sensor data on the operating device. The first location information can be determined, for example, using the above-mentioned geo-IP data. In conjunction with the location parameter, the geographical position of the operating device can be determined more precisely than on the basis of the geo-IP data alone. As a result, the configuration of operating parameters of the operating device can be carried out more reliably.
Gemäß einer Ausführungsform wird die Umweltinformation mittels eines Sensors erfasst. Der Sensor ist in der Lage, als die messbare Größe mindestens eine Größe aus der folgenden Gruppe von Größen bereitzustellen. Die Gruppe von Größen umfasst einen Luftdruck, eine Temperatur, einen Sonnenstand, eine Windgeschwindigkeit, eine Niederschlagsmenge, ein Signal von einer mit dem Kommunikationsnetz gekoppelten Netzwerkkomponente und eine elektrische Feldstärke eines Signals von einem Funkkommunikationsnetz. Beispielsweise kann über die erste Ortsinformation eine ungefähre Position des Betriebsgeräts bestimmt werden und anhand von Wetterdaten, wie zum Beispiel Luftdruck, Temperatur, Windgeschwindigkeit oder aktueller Niederschlagsmenge, welche von beispielsweise einem Server in Verbindung mit Ortsinformationen bereitgestellt werden, die Position des Betriebsgeräts genauer bestimmt werden. Beispielsweise gibt die erste Ortsinformation eine ungefähre Position mit einer Genauigkeit von beispielsweise 5 km an. Anhand der Wetterdaten, kann in dem durch die erste Ortsinformation definierten Bereich nach Positionen gesucht werden, an welchen aktuell der an dem Betriebsgerät gemessene Luftdruck und/oder die an dem Betriebsgerät gemessene Temperatur, Windgeschwindigkeit oder Niederschlagsmenge vorliegen. Die mögliche Position des Betriebsgeräts kann dadurch erheblich eingeschränkt und somit genauer bestimmt werden. Durch Messung von beispielsweise dem aktuellen Sonnenstand aus Sicht des Betriebsgeräts kann beispielsweise in Verbindung mit der aktuellen Uhrzeit oder entsprechenden Sonnenstandsinformationen von einem Server die zweite Ortsinformation bestimmt werden. Durch Kombinieren der ersten und zweiten Ortsinformation kann die aktuelle Position des Betriebsgeräts genauer bestimmt werden.According to one embodiment, the environmental information is recorded using a sensor. The sensor is able to provide at least one size from the following group of sizes as the measurable size. The group of variables includes an air pressure, a temperature, a position of the sun, a wind speed, a rainfall, a signal from a network component coupled to the communication network and an electrical field strength of a signal from a radio communication network. For example, an approximate position of the operating device can be determined via the first location information and the position of the operating device can be determined more precisely on the basis of weather data, such as, for example, air pressure, temperature, wind speed or current amount of precipitation, which are provided by a server in connection with location information. For example, the first location information indicates an approximate position with an accuracy of, for example, 5 km. On the basis of the weather data, positions can be searched in the area defined by the first location information, at which positions the air pressure measured on the operating device and / or the temperature, wind speed or amount of precipitation currently present are present. The possible position of the control gear can be significantly restricted and thus determined more precisely. By measuring, for example, the current position of the sun from the point of view of the operating device, the second location information can be determined by a server, for example in connection with the current time or corresponding sun position information. The current position of the operating device can be determined more precisely by combining the first and second location information.
Die zweite Ortsinformation kann beispielsweise folgendermaßen bestimmt werden. Von einem mit dem Kommunikationsnetz gekoppelten Server werden ortsbezogene Umweltinformationen empfangen. Durch Abgleichen der Umweltinformation, welche die messbare Größe am Standort des Betriebsgeräts umfasst und von beispielsweise dem Sensor am Standort des Betriebsgeräts ermittelt wurde, mit den von dem Server empfangenen ortsbezogenen Umweltinformationen kann die zweite Ortsinformation bestimmt werden.The second location information can be determined as follows, for example. Location-related environmental information is received from a server coupled to the communication network. The second location information can be determined by comparing the environmental information, which includes the measurable variable at the location of the operating device and was determined by, for example, the sensor at the location of the operating device, with the location-related environmental information received from the server.
Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann mit dem Sensor ein Signal von einer mit dem Kommunikationsnetz gekoppelten Netzwerkkomponente erfasst werden. Beispielsweise kann der Sensor einen Empfänger umfassen, welcher das Signal von der Netzwerkkomponente empfängt. Das Signal kann beispielsweise eine Netzwerkkennung der Netzwerkkomponente umfassen, sodass beispielsweise unter Verwendung einer Geo-IP-Datenbank die Position der Netzwerkkomponente ermittelt werden kann. Werden mehrere dieser Signale von mehreren Netzwerkkomponenten in der Nähe des Betriebsgeräts empfangen, kann beispielsweise durch Triangulation die zweite Ortsinformation ermittelt werden. Ferner können Signale von einem oder mehreren Funkkommunikationsnetzen, beispielsweise von Basisstationen eines Mobilfunknetzes, mithilfe des Sensors empfangen werden. Anhand der elektrischen Feldstärken der empfangenen Signale und Ortsinformationen von den Basisstationen, von denen die empfangenen Signale ausgesandt wurden, kann die zweite Ortsinformation beispielsweise durch Triangulation bestimmt werden. Ortsinformationen, von denen die empfangenen Signale ausgesandt wurden, können beispielsweise in den Signalen codiert sein oder von einem Server über das Kommunikationsnetz abgerufen werden.Alternatively or additionally, the sensor can detect a signal from a network component coupled to the communication network. For example, the sensor can include a receiver that receives the signal from the network component. The signal can include, for example, a network identifier of the network component, so that the position of the network component can be determined, for example, using a Geo-IP database. If several of these signals are received by several network components in the vicinity of the operating device, the second location information can be determined, for example, by triangulation. Furthermore, signals from one or more radio communication networks, for example from base stations of a mobile radio network, can be received with the aid of the sensor. On the basis of the electric field strengths of the received signals and location information from the base stations from which the received signals were transmitted, the second location information can be determined, for example, by triangulation. Location information from which the received signals have been sent can be encoded in the signals, for example, or can be called up from a server via the communication network.
Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform wird zum Bestimmen der ersten Ortsinformation die dem Betriebsgerät zugeordnete Netzwerkkennung zu einem mit dem Kommunikationsnetz gekoppelten Server übertragen. Die erste Ortsinformation wird von dem Server als Antwort auf die Übertragung der Netzwerkkennung empfangen. Die erste Ortsinformation kann eine geographische Position umfassen, welche der Netzwerkkennung zugeordnet ist. Diese Zuordnung von Netzwerkkennung zu geographischer Position kann in dem Server gespeichert sein, beispielsweise in einer Geo-IP-Datenbank. Der Server kann in diesem Fall einen sogenannten Geo-IP-Server umfassen.According to a further embodiment, in order to determine the first location information, the network identifier assigned to the operating device is transmitted to a server coupled to the communication network. The first location information is received by the server in response to the transmission of the network identifier. The first location information can comprise a geographical position which is assigned to the network identifier. This assignment of the network identifier to the geographical position can be stored in the server, for example in a Geo-IP database. In this case, the server can comprise a so-called Geo-IP server.
Der Betriebsparameter, welcher in Abhängigkeit von der Positionsinformation konfiguriert wird, kann beispielsweise eine Positionierung des Betriebsgeräts umfassen. Die Positionierung des Betriebsgeräts kann beispielsweise ein automatisches Anfahren einer bestimmten Position des Betriebsgeräts innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Rahmens, beispielsweise auf einer Schiene, beinhalten oder das automatische Ausrichten des Betriebsgeräts in eine der Positionsinformation zugeordneten Richtung. Insbesondere bei einem Beleuchtungssystem kann beispielsweise ein Abstrahlwinkel von abgegebenem Licht in Abhängigkeit von der Positionsinformation als der Betriebsparameter eingestellt werden. Auch eine vorgegebene Bewegung oder ein Bewegungsmuster für das Betriebsgerät oder eine von dem Betriebsgerät angesteuerte Einheit, wie zum Beispiel eine Beleuchtungsvorrichtung, kann in Abhängigkeit von der Positionsinformation als Betriebsparameter konfiguriert werden. Der Betriebsparameter kann beispielsweise auch regionale Sicherheitsvorschriften betreffen, welche durch geeignete Einstellung des Betriebsparameters eingehalten werden können. So kann beispielsweise eine maximal zulässige Betriebstemperatur, eine maximal zulässige Ansteuerspannung bzw. ein maximal zulässiger Ansteuerstrom für ein durch das Betriebsgerät angesteuertes Leuchtmittel oder einen durch das Betriebsgerät angesteuerten Aktor oder Sensor eingestellt werden. Ferner können maximale Betriebszeiten oder ein Betriebszeitbereich in Abhängigkeit von der Positionsinformation als Betriebsparameter konfiguriert werden. Darüber hinaus kann beispielsweise eine Farbtemperatur von abgegebenem Licht oder eine Helligkeit von abgegebenem Licht als Betriebsparameter in Abhängigkeit von der Positionsinformation konfiguriert werden. Schließlich kann beispielsweise eine Gruppenzugehörigkeit zu einer Betriebsgerätegruppe in Abhängigkeit von der Positionsinformation konfiguriert werden. Der Betriebsparameter bzw. die mehreren Betriebsparameter können in einer Speichereinheit des Betriebsgeräts gespeichert werden.The operating parameter, which is configured as a function of the position information, can include, for example, positioning of the operating device. The positioning of the operating device can, for example, include or automatically move to a specific position of the operating device within a predetermined frame, for example on a rail the automatic alignment of the operating device in a direction assigned to the position information. In particular in the case of a lighting system, for example, an emission angle of emitted light can be set as a function of the position information as the operating parameter. A predetermined movement or a movement pattern for the operating device or a unit controlled by the operating device, such as a lighting device, can also be configured as an operating parameter depending on the position information. The operating parameter can also relate to regional safety regulations, for example, which can be complied with by suitable setting of the operating parameter. For example, a maximum permissible operating temperature, a maximum permissible control voltage or a maximum permissible control current can be set for a lamp controlled by the control gear or an actuator or sensor controlled by the control gear. Furthermore, maximum operating times or an operating time range depending on the position information can be configured as operating parameters. In addition, for example, a color temperature of emitted light or a brightness of emitted light can be configured as an operating parameter depending on the position information. Finally, for example, a group membership of an operating device group can be configured as a function of the position information. The operating parameter or the plurality of operating parameters can be stored in a storage unit of the operating device.
Gemäß einer Ausführungsform ist das Betriebsgerät über eine zentrale Kommunikationseinheit mit dem Kommunikationsnetz gekoppelt. Die dem Betriebsgerät zugeordnete Netzwerkkennung umfasst eine der zentralen Kommunikationseinheit zugeordnete Netzwerkkennung. Beispielsweise können mehrere Betriebsgeräte über eine gemeinsame zentrale Kommunikationseinheit mit dem Kommunikationsnetz gekoppelt sein, beispielsweise über ein proprietäres Kommunikationssystem. Die der zentralen Kommunikationseinheit zugeordnete Netzwerkkennung wird verwendet, um die erste Ortsinformation zu bestimmen. Diese erste Ortsinformation wird allen an der zentralen Kommunikationseinheit angeschlossenen Betriebsgeräten zugeordnet. Die zweiten Ortsinformationen werden dann individuell für jedes Betriebsgerät in Abhängigkeit von entsprechenden Umweltinformationen an den einzelnen Betriebsgeräten bestimmt.According to one embodiment, the operating device is coupled to the communication network via a central communication unit. The network identifier assigned to the operating device comprises a network identifier assigned to the central communication unit. For example, several operating devices can be coupled to the communication network via a common central communication unit, for example via a proprietary communication system. The network identifier assigned to the central communication unit is used to determine the first location information. This first location information is assigned to all operating devices connected to the central communication unit. The second location information are then determined individually for each operating device as a function of corresponding environmental information on the individual operating devices.
Alternativ kann ein hierarchisches Netzwerkkennungssystem verwendet werden, bei welchem für jedes Betriebsgerät eine eigene Netzwerkkennung vorgesehen ist. Diese Netzwerkkennungen können jedoch einen gemeinsamen Anteil haben, welcher der zentralen Kommunikationseinheit zugeordnet ist. Sofern für eine Netzwerkkennung eines einzelnen Betriebsgeräts keine erste Ortsinformation verfügbar ist, kann diesem Betriebsgerät in dem hierarchischen Netzwerkkennungssystem die erste Ortsinformation der zentralen Kommunikationseinheit oder eines anderen Betriebsgeräts mit dem gleichen gemeinsamen Anteil der Netzwerkkennung zugeordnet werden.Alternatively, a hierarchical network identifier system can be used, in which a separate network identifier is provided for each operating device. However, these network identifiers can have a common portion that is assigned to the central communication unit. If no first location information is available for a network identifier of an individual operating device, this operating device can be assigned the first location information of the central communication unit or another operating device with the same common share of the network identifier in the hierarchical network identifier system.
Nachdem ein Betriebsgerät die genauere Positionsinformation in Abhängigkeit von der ersten und zweiten Ortsinformation bestimmt hat, kann das Betriebsgerät diese Positionsinformation dem Server, beispielsweise dem Geo-IP-Server, in Verbindung mit der eigenen Netzwerkkennung bereitstellen, sodass die Geo-IP-Daten auf dem Geo-IP-Server entsprechend aktualisiert werden können.After an operating device has determined the more precise position information as a function of the first and second location information, the operating device can provide this position information to the server, for example the Geo-IP server, in connection with its own network identifier, so that the Geo-IP data on the Geo IP servers can be updated accordingly.
Zur Bestimmung einer Position einer Vorrichtung, beispielsweise eines Navigationssystems, können Funksignale von Betriebsgeräten von Beleuchtungssystemen empfangen werden. Ein jeweiliges Funksignal von einem jeweiligen Betriebsgerät umfasst eine jeweilige Positionsinformation, welche die geographische Position des Betriebsgeräts anzeigt. Die Position der Vorrichtung wird in Abhängigkeit von den empfangenen Funksignalen bestimmt. Beispielsweise kann die für das Betriebsgerät bestimmte Positionsinformation somit für Navigationsanwendungen verwendet werden, beispielsweise für eine Navigation in Innenräumen oder Tunneln, welche mit Betriebsgeräten ausgestattet sind. Beispielsweise in einem Tunnel können eine Reihe von Betriebsgeräten für Beleuchtungssysteme vorgesehen sein. Die Betriebsgeräte können beispielsweise über Funkkommunikationsschnittstellen zu beispielsweise einem lokalen Netz, beispielsweise einem WLAN, verfügen. Die Betriebsgeräte können über die Funkkommunikationsschnittstellen Funksignale aussenden, welche Positionsinformation umfassen. Ein Navigationsgerät, beispielsweise ein . Navigationssystem in einem Fahrzeug oder ein mobiles Navigationssystem von einem Fußgänger oder Radfahrer, können diese Funksignale empfangen. Durch Auswerten der Funksignale, beispielsweise indem das Funksignal mit der höchsten elektrischen Feldstärke ausgewertet wird, kann das Navigationssystem das nächstgelegene oder mehrere nächstgelegene Betriebsgeräte ermitteln und aus der übermittelten Positionsinformation die eigene Position abschätzen, beispielsweise durch Triangulation. Selbst wenn die Betriebsgeräte nicht ihre Positionsinformation, sondern lediglich ihre Netzwerkkennungen über die Funkschnittstelle aussenden, kann das Navigationssystem in Verbindung mit Informationen von beispielsweise einem Geo-IP-Server die eigene Position anhand der Netzwerkkennungen abschätzen. Dieses Verfahren kann insbesondere in Gebäuden oder unterirdischen Anlagen, wie zum Beispiel Tunneln, verwendet werden, wenn keine satellitengestützten Positionsbestimmungssignale (zum Beispiel GPS) verfügbar sind.To determine a position of a device, for example a navigation system, radio signals can be received from operating devices of lighting systems. A respective radio signal from a respective operating device comprises a respective position information which indicates the geographical position of the operating device. The position of the device is determined depending on the radio signals received. For example, the position information intended for the operating device can thus be used for navigation applications, for example for navigation indoors or tunnels which are equipped with operating devices. For example, a number of operating devices for lighting systems can be provided in a tunnel. The operating devices can, for example, via radio communication interfaces to, for example, a local network, for example a WLAN. The operating devices can send out radio signals, which include position information, via the radio communication interfaces. A navigation device, for example a. Navigation system in a vehicle or a mobile navigation system from a pedestrian or cyclist can receive these radio signals. By evaluating the radio signals, for example by evaluating the radio signal with the highest electrical field strength, the navigation system can determine the closest or several nearest operating devices and estimate its own position from the transmitted position information, for example by triangulation. Even if the operating devices do not send their position information, but only their network identifiers via the radio interface, the navigation system can estimate its own position based on the network identifiers in connection with information from, for example, a Geo-IP server. This method can be used in particular in buildings or underground systems, such as tunnels, if no satellite-based positioning signals (for example GPS) are available.
Gemäß einer Ausführungsform kann das Betriebsgerät ein Betriebsgerät für ein Leuchtmittel eines Beleuchtungssystems, insbesondere ein Vorschaltgerät für ein LED Leuchtmittel oder für ein Gasentladungsleuchtmittel umfassen. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann das Betriebsgerät ein Betriebsgerät für einen Aktor des Beleuchtungssystems umfassen, welcher beispielsweise in der Lage ist, eine Position oder Ausrichtung des Leuchtmittels zu verändern oder einen Abstrahlwinkel des Leuchtmittels oder eine Form des von dem Leuchtmittel abgegebenen Lichtkegels einzustellen. Weiterhin kann das Betriebsgerät alternativ oder zusätzlich einen Sensor des Beleuchtungssystems umfassen, welcher beispielsweise eine Helligkeit im Bereich des Betriebsgeräts oder eine Temperatur im Bereich des Betriebsgeräts erfasst.According to one embodiment, the operating device can comprise an operating device for a lamp of a lighting system, in particular a ballast for an LED lamp or for a gas discharge lamp. As an alternative or in addition, the operating device can comprise an operating device for an actuator of the lighting system, which, for example, is able to change a position or orientation of the illuminant or to set a radiation angle of the illuminant or a shape of the light cone emitted by the illuminant. Furthermore, the operating device may alternatively or additionally comprise a sensor of the lighting system, which detects, for example, a brightness in the area of the operating device or a temperature in the area of the operating device.
Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung wird weiterhin ein Betriebsgerät für ein Beleuchtungssystem bereitgestellt. Das Betriebsgerät umfasst eine Schnittstelle zum Koppeln des Betriebsgeräts mit einem Kommunikationsnetz, einen Sensor zum Erfassen einer Umweltinformation, welche eine messbare Größe am Standort des Betriebsgeräts umfasst, und eine Verarbeitungsvorrichtung. Die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung ist ausgestaltet, eine erste Ortsinformation in Abhängigkeit von einer dem Betriebsgerät zugeordneten Netzwerkkennung zu bestimmen. Ferner ist die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung ausgestaltet, eine zweite Ortsinformation in Abhängigkeit von der Umweltinformation zu bestimmen. In Abhängigkeit von der ersten Ortsinformation und der zweiten Ortsinformation bestimmt die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung eine Positionsinformation, welche die geographische Position des Betriebsgeräts anzeigt. Schließlich ist die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung ausgestaltet, in Abhängigkeit von der Positionsinformation einen Betriebsparameter des Betriebsgeräts zu konfigurieren. Das Betriebsgerät ist somit zur Durchführung des zuvor beschriebenen Verfahrens oder einer seiner Ausführungsformen geeignet und umfasst daher auch die zuvor im Zusammenhang mit dem Verfahren beschriebenen Vorteile.According to the present invention, an operating device for a lighting system is also provided. The operating device comprises an interface for coupling the operating device to a communication network, a sensor for detecting environmental information, which comprises a measurable variable at the location of the operating device, and a processing device. The Processing device is designed to determine first location information as a function of a network identifier assigned to the operating device. Furthermore, the processing device is designed to determine second location information as a function of the environmental information. Depending on the first location information and the second location information, the processing device determines position information which indicates the geographical position of the operating device. Finally, the processing device is configured to configure an operating parameter of the operating device as a function of the position information. The operating device is therefore suitable for carrying out the method described above or one of its embodiments and therefore also comprises the advantages described above in connection with the method.
Die vorliegende Erfindung stellt weiterhin ein Beleuchtungssystem bereit, welches eine zentrale Kommunikationseinheit und ein Betriebsgerät für das Beleuchtungssystem umfasst. Die zentrale Kommunikationseinheit umfasst eine Schnittstelle zum Koppeln der zentralen Kommunikationseinheit mit einem Kommunikationsnetz und mit mindestens einem Betriebsgerät, sowie eine Verarbeitungsvorrichtung. Das Betriebsgerät umfasst eine Schnittstelle zum Koppeln des Betriebsgeräts mit der zentralen Kommunikationseinheit und einen Sensor zum Erfassen einer Umweltinformation, welche eine messbare Größe am Standort des Betriebsgeräts umfasst. Die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung ist ausgestaltet, eine erste Ortsinformation in Abhängigkeit von einer dem Betriebsgerät zugeordneten Netzwerkkennung zu bestimmen und eine zweite Ortsinformation in Abhängigkeit von der Umweltinformation zu bestimmen. Ferner ist die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung ausgestaltet, in Abhängigkeit von der ersten Ortsinformation und der zweiten Ortsinformation eine Positionsinformation zu bestimmen, welche die geographische Position des Betriebsgeräts anzeigt, und einen Betriebsparameter des Betriebsgeräts in Abhängigkeit von der Positionsinformation zu konfigurieren. Das Beleuchtungssystem ist zur Durchführung des zuvor beschriebenen Verfahrens und seiner Ausführungsformen geeignet und umfasst daher auch die zuvor beschriebenen Vorteile.The present invention furthermore provides a lighting system which comprises a central communication unit and an operating device for the lighting system. The central communication unit comprises an interface for coupling the central communication unit with a communication network and with at least one operating device, as well as a processing device. The operating device comprises an interface for coupling the operating device to the central communication unit and a sensor for detecting environmental information which comprises a measurable variable at the location of the operating device. The processing device is designed to determine first location information as a function of a network identifier assigned to the operating device and to determine second location information as a function of the environmental information. Furthermore, the processing device is configured to determine position information which indicates the geographical position of the operating device as a function of the first location information and the second location information, and to configure an operating parameter of the operating device as a function of the position information. The lighting system is suitable for carrying out the method and its embodiments described above and therefore also includes the advantages described above.
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Figure 3 shows method steps of a method for configuring an operating device for a lighting system according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
Figure 4 schematically shows a vehicle, the position of which is determined using an illumination system according to a method of the present invention.
Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen unter Bezugnahme auf die Figuren näher beschrieben, in denen identische Bezugszeichen identische oder korrespondierende Elemente repräsentieren. Die Merkmale verschiedener Ausführungsbeispiele können miteinander kombiniert werden, sofern dies in der Beschreibung nicht ausdrücklich ausgeschlossen wird. Auch wenn einige Ausführungsbeispiele im Kontext spezifischer Anwendungen, beispielsweise im Kontext einer Beleuchtung unter Verwendung von LED-basierten Leuchtmitteln, näher beschrieben werden, sind die Ausführungsbeispiele nicht auf diese Anwendungen beschränkt.The invention is described in more detail below on the basis of exemplary embodiments with reference to the figures, in which identical reference numerals represent identical or corresponding elements. The features of different exemplary embodiments can be combined with one another, unless this is expressly excluded in the description. Even if some exemplary embodiments are described in more detail in the context of specific applications, for example in the context of lighting using LED-based illuminants, the exemplary embodiments are not restricted to these applications.
Das Beleuchtungssystem 20 umfasst mehrere Betriebsgeräte 21-23, welche jeweils ausgangsseitig mit einem zugeordneten Leuchtmittel 31-33 verbunden sind. Die Betriebsgeräte 21-23 und Leuchtmittel 31-33 können auch zu Leuchten oder sogenannten Luminaires kombiniert sein. Die Leuchtmittel 31-33 können beispielsweise jeweils als ein LED-Modul ausgestaltet sein. Die Leuchtmittel 31-33 können jeweils eine Leuchtdiode (LED) oder mehrere LEDs umfassen. Die LED oder die mehreren LEDs können anorganische Leuchtdioden, organische Leuchtdioden oder eine Kombination daraus umfassen. Alternativ oder zusätzlich können die Leuchtmittel 31-33 auch Glühlampen oder Gasentladungslampen umfassen. Die Leuchtmittel 31-33 können beispielsweise an einer Decke oder einer Wand eines Gebäudes oder an Masten entlang einer Straße, in einem Tunnel, einem Betriebsgelände oder einem Stadion installiert sein.The
Die Betriebsgeräte 21-23 können jeweils zur Versorgung des jeweils zugeordneten Leuchtmittels 31-33 eingerichtet sein. Die Betriebsgeräte 21-23 können jeweils als LED-Konverter ausgebildet sein. Die Betriebsgeräte 21-23 können jeweils einen Gleichstrom/Gleichstrom (DC/DC)-Wandler umfassen. Ein Eingang jedes Betriebsgeräts 21-23 kann mit einer Versorgungsquelle, beispielsweise einer Gleichstrom- oder einer Wechselstromquelle gekoppelt sein.The operating devices 21-23 can each be set up to supply the respectively assigned illuminant 31-33. The operating devices 21-23 can each be designed as an LED converter. The operating devices 21-23 can each comprise a direct current / direct current (DC / DC) converter. One entrance each Operating device 21-23 can be coupled to a supply source, for example a direct current or an alternating current source.
Die Leuchtmittel 31-33 können neben dem eigentlichen lichtabgebenden Leuchtmittel auch Sensoren und Aktoren umfassen, welche in der
In der
Unter Bezugnahme auf die
Im Schritt 91 bestimmt das Betriebsgerät 21 eine erste Ortsinformation in Abhängigkeit von einer dem Betriebsgerät 21 zugeordneten Netzwerkkennung. Die dem Betriebsgerät 21 zugeordnete Netzwerkkennung kann beispielsweise eine Busadresse oder eine IP-Adresse umfassen. Beispielsweise kann die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung 42 über die Schnittstelle 41 die dem Betriebsgerät 21 zugeordneten Netzwerkkennung über das Kommunikationsnetz 50 an die Geo-Informationsquelle 60 übertragen und als Antwort darauf die erste Ortsinformation erhalten. Die Geo-Informationsquelle 60 kann beispielsweise eine Geo-IP-Datenbank umfassen, welche jeder Netzwerkkennung eine entsprechende Ortsinformation zuordnet. Die Ortsinformation kann beispielsweise eine absolute geographische Position umfassen. Da diese Geo-IP-Daten jedoch häufig lediglich auf Informationen der Netztopologie des Kommunikationsnetzes und eventuell verhältnismäßig unzuverlässigen geographischen Informationen von in der Nähe angeordneten Netzwerkkomponenten beruhen, weisen diese Geo-IP-Daten eine gewisse Unsicherheit auf.In
Zur Verbesserung der Standortbestimmung des Betriebsgeräts 21 erfasst die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung 42 daher im Schritt 92 mithilfe des Sensors 43 eine Umweltinformation, welche eine messbare Größe am Standort des Betriebsgeräts 21 betrifft. Wie zuvor beschrieben, kann die messbare Größe beispielsweise einen Luftdruck, eine Temperatur, einen Sonnenstand, eine Windgeschwindigkeit, eine Niederschlagsmenge, ein Signal von einer mit dem Kommunikationsnetz gekoppelten Netzwerkkomponente und/oder eine elektrische Feldstärke eines Signals von einem Funkkommunikationsnetz umfassen. In Abhängigkeit von dieser Umweltinformation kann die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung im Schritt 93 eine zweite Ortsinformation bestimmen. Beispielsweise kann die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung 42 ortsbezogene Umweltinformationen von einem mit dem Kommunikationsnetz gekoppelten Server empfangen und die zweite Ortsinformation durch Abgleichen der Umweltinformation, welche die messbare Größe am Standort des Betriebsgeräts 21 umfasst, mit den ortsbezogenen Umweltinformationen bestimmen. Beispielsweise kann die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung 42 Wetterinformationen von einem Wetterdienst-Server für einen bestimmten Umkreis um die erste Ortsinformation, beispielsweise für einen Umkreis von 50 km um die erste Ortsinformation, aktuelle Wetterdaten abrufen. Die aktuellen Wetterdaten können beispielsweise eine Temperatur, eine Windgeschwindigkeit, eine Windrichtung, einen Luftdruck, eine Niederschlagsmenge oder einen aktuellen Sonnenstand mit jeweils zugeordneten geographischen Positionen umfassen. Durch Vergleich der bei dem Betriebsgerät 21 erfassten Umweltinformationen mit diesen Wetterdaten, kann die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung 42 die zweite Ortsinformation, welche auf den Umweltinformationen beruht, bestimmen.In order to improve the location determination of the operating
Basierend auf der ersten Ortsinformation und der zweiten Ortsinformation kann die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung 42 dann im Schritt 94 eine Positionsinformation, welche die geographische Position des Betriebsgeräts 21 anzeigt, bestimmen, welche voraussichtlich eine höhere Genauigkeit als die einzelne erste Ortsinformation aufweist. Dazu kann die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung 42 beispielsweise eine Mittelung oder eine gewichtete Mittelung der ersten und zweiten Ortsinformation durchführen.Based on the first location information and the second location information, the
Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann die zweite Ortsinformation auf der Grundlage von Funksignalen des Kommunikationsnetz 50 oder eines beliebigen anderen Funkkommunikationsnetzes, beispielsweise ein GSM oder LTE Netz, bestimmt werden. In diesem Fall kann die Verarbeitungsvorrichtung 42 über eine in
Die Positionsinformation stellt somit eine erheblich genauere Standortbestimmung als die erste Ortsinformation und die zweite Ortsinformation einzeln betrachtet bereit.The position information thus provides a considerably more precise location determination than the first location information and the second location information considered individually.
Auf der Grundlage der Positionsinformation kann das Betriebsgerät 21 im Schritt 95 konfiguriert und/oder kommissioniert werden. Beispielsweise können entsprechende Konfigurationsparameter von der Konfigurationsdatenquelle 70 für den so bestimmten Standort des Betriebsgeräts 21 über das Kommunikationsnetz 50 abgerufen werden und in dem Betriebsgerät 21 gespeichert und verarbeitet werden. Konfigurationsparameter können beispielsweise Betriebsparameter für das Betriebsgerät 21 umfassen. Die Betriebsparameter können regionale Sicherheitsvorschriften betreffen. Beispielsweise kann eine maximal zulässige Betriebstemperatur, eine maximal zulässige Ansteuerspannung bzw. ein maximal zulässiger Ansteuerstrom für einen durch das Betriebsgerät betriebenen Aktor oder Sensor bzw. ein Modul, zum Beispiel ein LED-Modul, Leuchtmittel, Motor oder akustischer Signalgeber eingestellt werden. Weitere Betriebsparameter können beispielsweise eine Umdrehungsgeschwindigkeit, maximale Betriebszeiten, Betriebsparameter-Bereichsgrenzen, Farbtemperatureinstellungen und dergleichen betreffen.On the basis of the position information, the operating
In dem zuvor beschriebenen Beispiel ist jedem Betriebsgerät 21-23 jeweils eine eigene Netzwerkkennung zugeordnet, zu welcher eine entsprechende Ortsinformation in der Geo-Informationsquelle 60 verfügbar ist. In Verbindung mit
Die zuvor beschriebene genauere Positionsbestimmung der Betriebsgeräte 21-23 kann jedoch nicht nur zur Kommissionierung und Konfiguration der Betriebsgeräte verwendet werden, sondern ermöglicht weitere Anwendungen, wie es nachfolgend unter Bezugnahme auf
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- Method for configuring an operating device for a lighting system which is coupled to a communication network (50), comprising:- determining (91) a first location information as a function of a network identifier associated with the operating device (21-23),characterized by:- detecting (92) environmental information comprising a measurable variable at the site of the operating device (21-23),- determining (93) a second location information as a function of the environmental information,- determining (94) position information indicating the geographical position of the operating device (21-23) as a function of the first location information and the second location information, and- configuring (95) an operating parameter of the operating device (21-23) as a function of the position information.
- Method according to claim 1, further comprising:- detecting the environmental information by means of a sensor (43) designed to provide at least one variable from a group of variables as the measurable variable, wherein the group of variables comprises:an air pressure,a temperature,a position of the sun,a wind speed,an amount of precipitation,a signal from a network component coupled to the communication network (50), andan electrical field strength of a signal from a radio communication network.
- Method according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising:- transmitting the network identifier associated with the operating device (21-23) to a server (60) coupled to the communication network, and- receiving the first location information from the server (60).
- Method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first location information comprises a geographical position associated with the network identifier.
- Method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the network identifier comprises an Internet Protocol address.
- Method according to any one of claims 3-5, wherein the server (60) comprises a Geo IP server.
- Method according to either of claims 1-2, further comprising:- receiving location-related environmental information from a server coupled to the communication network, and- determining the second location information by comparing the environmental information, comprising the measurable variable at the site of the operating device (21-23), with the location-related environmental information.
- Method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the operating parameter comprises at least one operating parameter from a group of operating parameters, wherein the group of operating parameters comprises:- a positioning,- a time zone setting,- a permissible operating temperature,- a permissible control voltage,- a movement,- a maximum operating time,- an operating time range,- a color temperature of emitted light,- a brightness of emitted light,- an emission angle of emitted light, and- a group membership to a group of operating devices.
- Method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the operating device (21-23) is coupled to the communication network (50) via a central communication unit (80), wherein the network identifier associated with the operating device (21-23) comprises a network identifier associated with the central communication unit (80).
- Method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the operating device (21-23) comprises at least one operating device from a group of operating devices, wherein the group of operating devices comprises:- an operating device (21-23) for an illuminant (31-33) of the lighting system (20),- an operating device for an actuator of the lighting system (20), and- an operating device for a sensor of the lighting system (20).
- Operating device for a lighting system, comprising:- an interface (41) for coupling the operating device (21-23) to a communication network, and- a processing device (42) which is designed to determine a first location information as a function of a network identifier associated with the operating device (21-23),characterized in that the operating device further comprises:- a sensor (43) for detecting environmental information comprising a measurable variable at the location of the operating device (21-23), wherein the processing device (42) is designed todetermine a second location information as a function of the environmental information,determine position information indicating the geographical position of the operating device (21-23) as a function of the first location information and the second location information, andconfigure an operating parameter of the operating device (21-23) as a function of the position information.
- Operating device according to claim 11, wherein the operating device (21 - 23) is designed to implement the method according to any one of claims 1-10.
- Lighting system comprising:- a central communication unit (80) comprising:- an interface (81) for coupling the central communication unit (80) to a communication network (50) and to at least one operating device (21-23), and- a processing device (82), and- an operating device (21-23) according to claim 11 or claim 12.
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