JP2012146536A - Light emission control apparatus and light emission control system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve attractiveness at a concert.SOLUTION: A light emission control system 100 comprises: a content distribution server 110; a communication terminal 120; and a light emission control apparatus 130. The content distribution server 110 distributes information which determines a performance order of a plurality of programs and a correspondence color corresponding to each program. The communication terminal 120 receives the information distributed from the content server 110, then transmits the information to the light emission control apparatus 130. The light emission control apparatus 130 has a light emitting part capable of emitting a plurality of luminous colors, and based on the information distributed from the content distribution server 110, controls light emission of corresponding color of each program according to the performance order.

Description

  The present invention relates to a light emission control device and a light emission control system including a light emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of light emission modes.

  Conventionally, performances to perform various performances (for example, music) have been widely performed for a large number of audiences gathered at the venue, such as concerts. In such performances, the audience uses various props to appreciate the performance in order to enhance the sense of unity with the performers and make the performance more enjoyable. For example, a spectator can watch a light stick that emits light according to the rhythm of the music.

  As such a light stick, there is disclosed a light-emitting pigment application sheet rolled up and inserted into a cylindrical plastic case, and light emitted from a light source such as an LED is emitted to the phosphorescent pigment application sheet. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1 below.)

  Also, in recent years, for example, at least three single-color LEDs that emit each of the three primary colors of light are incorporated so that light can be emitted with an image color that matches the music being performed. A multi-color penlight capable of switching the luminance is also disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 2 below).

JP 2004-119212 A JP 2009-176697 A

  However, when the light is emitted in a plurality of light emission colors as in the above-described prior art, there are cases where the user takes time to set the light emission color, cannot concentrate on the performance, and cannot enjoy the performance. In addition, the spectators who participated for the first time did not know how many luminescent colors they should use, and in order to set the luminescent colors while watching the surrounding spectators, it was sometimes time-consuming to set. In addition, since the audiences individually set the emission color, there was no sense of unity in the emission color of the entire venue, and there was a lack of unity in the entire venue, and the audience could not enjoy the performance.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a light-emission control device and a light-emission control system that allow a user to concentrate on a performance and entertain, in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. The light emission control device (130) according to the present invention is information that defines a light emitting unit (703) capable of emitting light in a plurality of light emission modes, a sequence in which a plurality of performances are performed, and a light emission mode associated with each performance. Based on the information acquired by the acquisition means (701) and the acquisition means (701), the light emitting unit (703) emits light in the light emission mode associated with each performance according to the order. And a light emission control means (702) for controlling the light emission.

  Further, in the above invention, the information processing apparatus further includes reception means (704) for receiving a user operation, and the light emission control means (702) is associated with the next performance when the operation is received by the reception means (704). It is good also as controlling so that it may light-emit with the light-emission mode.

  In the above invention, the light emitting unit (703) further includes a time measuring unit (705) for measuring an elapsed time since the light emitting unit (703) emits light, and the light emission control unit (702) measures time by the time measuring unit (705). When the elapsed time is a predetermined time, it may be controlled to emit light in the light emission mode associated with the next performance.

  In addition, the light emission control system (100) according to the present invention includes a server (110) that distributes information defining an order in which a plurality of performances are performed and a light emission mode associated with each performance, and a plurality of light emission modes. The light emission control system (100) includes a light emission unit (703) capable of emitting light, and a light emission control device (130) that causes the light emission unit (703) to emit light based on information distributed from the server (110). The light emission control device (130) is acquired by the light emitting unit (703), an acquisition means (701) for acquiring information distributed from the server (110), and the acquisition means (701). And a light emission control means (702) for controlling the light emitting unit (703) to emit light in a light emission mode corresponding to each performance according to the order based on the information obtained. And wherein the door.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the labor required for setting the light emission mode and to allow the user to concentrate on the performance and entertain.

It is explanatory drawing which shows schematic structure of the light emission control system concerning Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the light emission control apparatus of this Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a content delivery server. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the performance database of this Embodiment 1. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a communication terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a communication terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the light emission control apparatus of this Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a sequence diagram which shows operation | movement of the light emission control system of this Embodiment 1. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the light emission control apparatus of this Embodiment 1 performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the performance information database of this Embodiment 2. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process which the content delivery server of this Embodiment 2 performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the performance information database of this Embodiment 2. FIG.

  Exemplary embodiments of a light emission control device and a light emission control system according to the present invention will be explained below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
<Schematic configuration of light emission control system>
First, a schematic configuration of the light emission control system according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of the light emission control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the light emission control system 100 according to the first embodiment includes a content distribution server 110, a communication terminal 120, and a light emission control device 130. The content distribution server 110 and the communication terminal 120 can communicate with each other via the network 140. Communication terminal 120 and light emission control device 130 can communicate with each other by short-range wireless communication (for example, infrared communication) 150.

  The content distribution server 110 has a performance database 111. The performance database 111 stores information indicating the performances to be performed and the light emission modes of these performances (hereinafter referred to as “performance information”) for each performance (see FIG. 4). For example, here, the light emission mode may be a light emission color, a light emission pattern (for example, a blinking interval), or the like.

  In the example described below, as an example, for each performance, information indicating the corresponding color that defines the emission color of the performance is included in the performance information. For example, the corresponding color may be any light emission color predetermined by the performance organizer as an image color of each performance.

  The content distribution server 110 receives a performance information distribution request regarding a performance desired by a user of the communication terminal 120 (user of the light emission control device 130) from the communication terminal 120 via the network 140. When the distribution request is accepted, the performance information of the performance desired by the user is read from the performance database 111, and this performance information is transmitted to the communication terminal 120 that made the distribution request. The content distribution server 110 is realized by a computer device such as a workstation.

  The communication terminal 120 makes a performance information distribution request to the content distribution server 110 and receives performance information distributed from the content distribution server 110. For example, the communication terminal 120 includes a keyboard and a cross key for accepting operations. The user operates these to designate a performance for which performance information is desired to be distributed. When the communication terminal 120 receives the performance designation, the communication terminal 120 transmits a performance information distribution request regarding the performance to the content distribution server 110. The performance information distributed from the content distribution server 110 is received and stored.

  In addition, the communication terminal 120 can transmit performance information stored in the communication terminal 120 to the light emission control device 130 by the short-range wireless communication 150. The communication terminal 120 is realized by a mobile communication device such as a mobile phone or a computer device such as a personal computer.

  The light emission control device 130 receives and stores performance information transmitted from the communication terminal 120 by the short-range wireless communication 150. The light emission control device 130 has a light emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of light emission colors. As described above, the performance information includes information indicating the corresponding color of the performance. The light emission control device 130 causes the light emitting unit to emit light in the corresponding color of each performance based on the performance information. For example, if the corresponding color of the performance information is “red → green → blue”, the light emission control device 130 causes the light emitting unit to emit “red → green → blue” when instructed to start the light emission.

  1 shows an example in which one communication terminal 120 is connected to the content distribution server 110, but a plurality of communication terminals 120 can be connected to the content distribution server 110. Specifically, a plurality of communication terminals 120 are connected and used. The plurality of communication terminals 120 are connected to the plurality of light emission control devices 130 by short-range wireless communication or the like.

<Detailed configuration of light emission control device>
Here, the detailed structure of the light emission control apparatus of this Embodiment 1 is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the light emission control device according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the light emission control device 130 includes a base part 210, a reflection member 220, and a light emission part cover 230.

  The base unit 210 has a substantially cylindrical shape with an opening 210a formed on the reflecting member 220 and the light emitting unit cover 230 side, and functions as a “grip” when the user holds the light emission control device 130. . The reflecting member 220 and the light emitting unit cover 230 are supported by the base unit 210 when at least a part thereof is accommodated in the opening 210a. Although illustration and detailed description are omitted, a battery (for example, a dry cell) for supplying power to the light emission control device 130 and power from the battery are supplied to the light emission control device 130 in the base unit 210. The circuit for this is installed.

  A short-range wireless communication unit 211 is provided at a predetermined position on the surface of the base unit 210. For example, the short-range wireless communication unit 211 includes an infrared receiver and the like, and can receive information transmitted from an external device by short-range wireless communication. A storage unit (for example, a flash memory 605 described later) for storing information received by the short-range wireless communication unit 211 is provided inside the base unit 210.

  In the base part 210, a light emitting element is provided at an end of the light emitting part cover 230 side. In the first embodiment, as an example of a light emitting element, LED (Light Emitting Diode) 212R that emits red light, LED 212G that emits green light, LED 212B that emits blue light, LED 212Y that emits yellow light, and LED 212Y that emits yellow light are emitted. LED212P which performs is provided.

  The LEDs 212R, 212G, 212B, 212Y, and 212P (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs 212R, G, B, Y, and P”) are electrically connected to a light emission control circuit that controls the light emission of the LEDs 212R, G, B, Y, and P. Each of the emission colors emits light according to the control of the emission control circuit.

  A light emission instruction button 213 and a light emission switching button 214 are provided at predetermined positions on the surface of the base 210. The light emission instruction button 213 is an operation button for instructing the supply of power to the LEDs 212R, G, B, Y, and P, and instructing the power to the LEDs 212R, G, B, Y, and P to be cut off. ing.

  For example, when power is supplied to at least one of the LEDs 212R, G, B, Y, and P and the light emission instruction button 213 is pressed, the power to the LEDs 212R, G, B, Y, and P is pressed. Is interrupted. When power is not supplied to all the LEDs 212R, G, B, Y, and P, when the light emission instruction button 213 is pressed, at least one of the LEDs 212R, G, B, Y, and P Power is supplied.

  The light emission switching button 214 is an operation button for switching the light emission color. For example, when the light emission switching button 214 is pressed, the light emission control device 130 switches the light emission color to the corresponding color of the next performance based on the stored performance information.

  The reflection member 220 is formed of a reflection member having a multi-face shape (for example, a trumpet shape as shown in the figure) with an opening at the center thereof, and reflects the light irradiated on the surface of the reflection member 220 toward the light emitting unit cover 230 side. Let

  The light emitting unit cover 230 has a substantially cylindrical shape in which an opening 230a is formed on the base unit 210 and the reflecting member 220 side using a plastic material having optical transparency. The light emitting unit cover 230 may have irregularities for diffusing the light incident on the opening 230a. Accordingly, the light emitting unit cover 230 can make the light incident on the opening 230a substantially uniform and radiate the light to the outside of the light emitting unit cover 230, and can improve the appearance during light emission.

  In addition, the specific structure of the light emission control apparatus 130 demonstrated above is an example, Comprising: It does not restrict to said content. For example, the light emission control device 130 may include three LEDs 212R, 212G, and 212B, or may include a light bulb instead of the LEDs.

<Hardware configuration of content distribution server>
Next, a hardware configuration of the content distribution server according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the content distribution server.

  In FIG. 3, the content distribution server 110 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 301, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 302, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 303, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 304, and an HD (Hard Disk). ) 305, a display 306, an I / F (Interface) 307, a keyboard 308, and a mouse 309. In addition, the respective components 301 to 309 are connected by a bus 320, respectively.

  Here, the CPU 301 governs overall control of the content distribution server 110. The ROM 302 stores a program such as a boot program. The RAM 303 is used as a work area for the CPU 301. The HDD 304 controls reading / writing of data with respect to the HD 305 according to the control of the CPU 301. The HD 305 stores data written under the control of the HDD 304. For example, the performance database 111 is stored in the HD 305.

  A display 306 displays data such as a document, an image, and function information as well as a cursor, an icon, or a tool box. As the display 306, for example, a liquid crystal display, a cathode ray tube display, a plasma display, or the like can be adopted.

  The I / F 307 is connected to a network 140 such as the Internet through a communication line, and is connected to another computer apparatus (for example, the communication terminal 120) via the network 140. The I / F 307 controls an internal interface with the network 140 and controls input / output of data from an external device. For example, a modem or a LAN adapter may be employed as the I / F 307.

  The keyboard 308 includes keys for inputting characters, numbers, various instructions, and the like, and inputs data (for example, input of performance information). Moreover, a touch panel type input pad or a numeric keypad may be used. The mouse 309 performs cursor movement, range selection, window movement, size change, and the like. A trackball or a joystick may be used as long as they have the same function as a pointing device.

<Performance database of Embodiment 1>
Here, an example of the performance database 111 stored in the HD 305 will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the performance database according to the first embodiment. For example, the organizer of a performance (or the administrator of the performance database 111 requested by the organizer), before each performance, the performance name, the performance to be performed in each performance, and each performance in each performance Performance information 401, performance information 402, and the like in which performance order is associated with corresponding colors of each performance are registered in the performance database 111.

  For example, in the performance information 401, the performance name is “The Concert @ 2010”. In “The Concert @ 2010”, “Tokimeki” is performed (played) first (first) and second. “Our Wind” and “GoodDays” are played third. Also, the first color of “Tokimeki” played is “Purple”, the second color of “Our Kaze” is “Blue”, and the third color of “GoodDays” is played. The corresponding color is “Green”. Here, the corresponding color for each program can be determined by, for example, the performance organizer. It is desirable for the organizer of the performance to determine the corresponding color based on the image of each program.

  In the above example, the corresponding color defines which of the LEDs 212R, G, B, Y, and P of the light emission control device 130 is to be lit, but is not limited thereto. For example, the luminances of the LEDs 212R, G, and B, which are the three primary colors, may be determined as the corresponding colors. By determining the corresponding color based on the luminance of the three primary colors, it is possible to set the emission color in detail compared to the above example, and it is possible to emit light with the corresponding color that matches the image color of each performance.

  In addition, lighting times are set for the colors corresponding to each performance. This lighting time is a period for which each corresponding color is lit. When the lighting time has elapsed since the start of light emission, the light emission control device 130 automatically changes the light emission color to the corresponding color of the next performance. Switch. For example, when the light emission control device 130 emits light for 400 seconds with the corresponding color “purple” of the first “Tokimeki” of the performance information 401, the corresponding color “our wind” that is played second is “corresponding color”. Switch to Blue. When the light is emitted for 300 seconds with the color “Blue” of “Our Kaze”, the light emission color is switched to the color “Green” of “GoodDays” played third. For example, when the corresponding colors of the performances to be performed continuously are the same color, one lighting time may be set for the group of performances to be performed continuously.

  Also, in the performance, the performance time of the performance will be longer than if the performance was performed smoothly (no MC) by performing a talk (performing dance, etc.) during the performance, or performing a so-called MC. It is possible. For this reason, it is desirable to set the lighting time longer than the performance time of the performance than when performing smoothly.

<Hardware configuration of communication terminal>
Next, a hardware configuration of the communication terminal according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the communication terminal.

  In FIG. 5, the communication terminal 120 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, a RAM 503, a flash memory controller 504, a flash memory 505, a reader / writer 506, a memory card 507, a display 508, an I / F 509, A distance wireless communication I / F 510, a GPS unit 511, a keyboard 512, and a cross key 513 are provided. In addition, the components 501 to 513 are connected by a bus 520, respectively.

  Here, the CPU 501 governs overall control of the communication terminal 120. The ROM 502 stores a program such as a boot program. The RAM 503 is used as a work area for the CPU 501. The flash memory controller 504 controls reading / writing of data with respect to the flash memory 505 according to the control of the CPU 501. The flash memory 505 stores data written under the control of the flash memory controller 504.

  The reader / writer 506 controls reading / writing of data with respect to the memory card 507 which is a detachable recording medium according to the control of the CPU 501. The memory card 507 stores data written under the control of the reader / writer 506.

  The display 508 displays data such as a document, an image, and function information as well as a cursor, an icon, or a tool box. As the display 508, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like can be adopted.

  The I / F 509 is connected to a network 140 such as the Internet through a communication line, and is connected to another computer apparatus (for example, the content distribution server 110) via the network 140. The I / F 509 serves as an interface between the network 140 and the communication terminal 120 and controls input / output of data from an external device. For example, a modem or a LAN adapter may be employed as the I / F 509.

  The short-range wireless communication I / F 510 can establish a short-range wireless communication 150 such as infrared communication, for example, and is connected to another computer device (for example, the light emission control device 130) via the short-range wireless communication 150. . The short-range wireless communication I / F 510 controls an interface between the short-range wireless communication 150 and the communication terminal 120 and controls data input / output from an external device. As the short-range wireless communication I / F 510, for example, an infrared communication adapter, a Bluetooth adapter (Bluetooth is a registered trademark), or the like can be adopted.

  The GPS unit 511 is a well-known technique and will not be described in detail. However, the GPS unit 511 receives radio waves from GPS satellites (not shown), and acquires and calculates information indicating the current position of the communication terminal 120. Here, the information indicating the current position can be information specifying one point on the map such as latitude / longitude and altitude. Information indicating the current position acquired / calculated by the GPS unit 511 can be used, for example, when an arbitrary application is executed by the CPU 501.

  The keyboard 512 includes keys for inputting characters, numbers, various instructions, and the like, and inputs data (for example, input of performance information). Moreover, a touch panel type input pad or a numeric keypad may be used. A cross key 513 is used to move the cursor. A track ball, a joystick, a mouse, or the like may be used as long as it has the same function as a pointing device.

<Hardware configuration of light emission control device>
Next, a hardware configuration of the light emission control device according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the communication terminal.

  In FIG. 6, the light emission control device 130 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, a RAM 603, a flash memory controller 604, a flash memory 605, a light emission control circuit 606, LEDs 212R, G, B, Y, and P, and short-range wireless. A communication I / F 607, a light emission instruction button 213, and a light emission switching button 214 are provided. The components 601 to 606, 213, and 214 are connected by a bus 620, respectively.

  Here, the CPU 601 governs overall control of the light emission control device 130. The ROM 602 stores programs such as a boot program. The RAM 603 is used as a work area for the CPU 601. The flash memory controller 604 controls reading / writing of data with respect to the flash memory 605 according to the control of the CPU 601. The flash memory 605 stores data written under the control of the flash memory controller 604.

  The light emission control circuit 606 controls the light emission of the LEDs 212R, G, B, Y, and P according to the control of the CPU 601. For example, the light emission control circuit 606 controls light emission of the LED by applying a predetermined voltage to the LED instructed to be turned on by the CPU 601. Here, for example, based on performance information, the CPU 601 issues a lighting instruction so as to sequentially emit light in the corresponding colors of each performance. Further, the light emission control circuit 606 controls the turning-off of the LED by canceling the application of the voltage to the LED instructed to turn off by the CPU 601.

  The short-range wireless communication I / F 607 can establish a short-range wireless communication 150 such as infrared communication, for example, and is connected to another computer device (for example, the communication terminal 120) via the short-range wireless communication 150. The short-range wireless communication I / F 607 serves as an interface inside the short-range wireless communication 150 and the light emission control device 130, and controls data input / output from an external device. For the short-range wireless communication I / F 607, for example, an infrared communication adapter, a Bluetooth adapter (Bluetooth is a registered trademark), or the like can be employed. Since the light emission instruction button 213 and the light emission switching button 214 have been described above, a description thereof is omitted here.

  Further, the light emission control device 130 may include a reader / writer 608 and a memory card 609. Here, the reader / writer 608 controls reading / writing of data with respect to the memory card 609 which is a removable recording medium according to the control of the CPU 601. The memory card 609 stores data written under the control of the reader / writer 608.

<Functional configuration of light emission control device>
Next, a functional configuration of the light emission control device according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the light emission control device according to the first embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 7, the light emission control device 130 includes an acquisition unit 701, a light emission control unit 702, and a light emission unit 703.

  The acquisition unit 701 has a function of acquiring performance information that defines an order in which a plurality of performances are performed and a light emission mode (for example, a corresponding color) associated with each performance. For example, the acquisition unit 701 acquires performance information transmitted from the communication terminal 120. In addition, the acquisition unit 701 may read and acquire performance information stored in a recording medium such as a memory card inserted in a recording medium reader such as a card reader included in the light emission control device 130, for example. .

  For example, the acquisition unit 701 can realize the function by the CPU 601 and the short-range wireless communication I / F 607. The function may be realized by the CPU 601 and the reader / writer 608.

  Based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit 701, the light emission control unit 702 is associated with each performance according to the order in which the light emission units 703 capable of emitting light in a plurality of light emission modes (for example, emission colors) are performed. It controls so that it may light-emit in the light emission mode. For example, the light emission control unit 702 is connected to an operation reception unit 704 having a function of receiving a user's operation. When the operation reception unit 704 receives an operation, the light emission control unit 702 controls to emit light in a color corresponding to the next performance.

  Further, the light emission control unit 702 is connected to the time measuring unit 705 having a function of measuring the elapsed time since the light emitting unit 703 emits light, and when the elapsed time measured by the time measuring unit 705 reaches a predetermined time. Then, control is performed so that light is emitted in the corresponding color of the next performance. For example, the light emission control unit 702 can realize its function by the CPU 601 and the light emission control circuit 606.

  The light emitting unit 703 has a plurality of light emitting elements such as LEDs 212R, G, B, Y, and P, and can emit light in a plurality of light emission colors by causing one or a plurality of light emitting elements to emit light. It is like that. The light emitting unit 703 may be configured using a single light emitting element that can emit light in a plurality of light emission colors, such as a full color LED. For example, the function of the light emitting unit 703 can be realized by the light emission control circuit 606 and the LEDs 212R, G, B, Y, and P.

<Operation of light emission control system>
Next, the operation of the light emission control system according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram illustrating the operation of the light emission control system according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, first, the communication terminal 120 accepts a user's operation using the keyboard 512, the cross key 513, and the like, and accepts designation of a performance for which performance information is desired (step S801). When the performance designation is accepted, the communication terminal 120 transmits a performance information distribution request regarding the performance to the content distribution server 110 (step S802).

  The content distribution server 110 receives the distribution request transmitted from the communication terminal 120 (step S803). Then, the content distribution server 110 specifies performance information distributed from the performance database 111 based on the received distribution request (step S804). In step S804, for example, the content distribution server 110 searches the performance database 111 for a performance information having a performance name that matches the performance name included in the received distribution request, and distributes the searched performance information. It is specified as performance information. When the performance information to be distributed is specified, the content distribution server 110 transmits the specified performance information to the communication terminal 120 that has made the distribution request (step S805).

  The communication terminal 120 receives the performance information transmitted from the content distribution server 110 (step S806), and stores this performance information in, for example, the flash memory 505 (step S807). The communication terminal 120 establishes the short-range wireless communication 150 with the light emission control device 130 and stores it in the flash memory 505 when, for example, the user receives an instruction to transmit performance information to the light emission control device 130 by the user. The performed performance information is transmitted to the light emission control device 130 (step S808).

  The light emission control device 130 receives the performance information transmitted from the communication terminal 120 (step S809), and stores this performance information in, for example, the flash memory 605 (step S810).

<Processing performed by the light emission control device>
Next, a process performed by the light emission control device 130 to cause the light emitting unit 703 to emit light with the corresponding color of each performance based on the performance information will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing processing performed by the light emission control device according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, the light emission control device 130 first waits until the light emission instruction button 213 is pressed and a light emission start instruction is received from the user (step S901: No loop).

  When a light emission start instruction is received (step S901: Yes), the light emission control device 130 determines whether performance information is stored in the flash memory 605 (step S902). If performance information is stored (step S902: Yes), the stored performance information is read (step S903).

  Subsequently, the light emission control device 130 resets the count value N to 0 (step S904), and sets the maximum value Nend of the count value N based on the read performance information (step S905). Here, Nend can be the last value of the performance order of the read performance information. For example, when the performance order is 1 to 9 as in the performance information 401, Nend = 9. Become.

  Subsequently, the light emission control device 130 sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the count value N as a new count value N (step S906), and based on the new count value N, the Nth performance in the order of the read performance information. The light emitting unit 703 emits light with the corresponding color (step S907). For example, when the new count value N = 1, the light emission control device 130 causes the light emitting unit 703 to emit light with the corresponding color of the first performance (purple in the performance information 401) in the performance information.

  Subsequently, the light emission control device 130 determines whether or not the light emission switching button 214 has been pressed to instruct the light emission color switching (step S908). If switching of the emission color is instructed (step S908: Yes), the process proceeds to step S910. If switching of the emission color is not instructed (step S908: No), it is determined whether a predetermined period (a period determined by the lighting time of the corresponding color during emission) has elapsed since the start of emission with the current emission color. Determination is made (step S909). If the predetermined period has not elapsed (step S909: No), the process proceeds to step S908. If the predetermined period has elapsed (step S909: Yes), the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S910, the light emission control device 130 determines whether the count value N is Nend (N = Nend) (step S910). If the value of the count value N is Nend (step S910: Yes), the light emission is terminated (step S911), and the series of processes is terminated. If the count value N is not Nend (step S910: No), the process proceeds to step S906 to repeat the above processing.

  On the other hand, if performance information is not stored in step S902 (step S902: No), the light emission control device 130 starts light emission with a predetermined color (step S912). Here, the predetermined color for starting light emission can be arbitrarily determined by the manufacturer of the light emission control device 130. For example, in the first embodiment, lighting is started in red.

  Subsequently, the light emission control device 130 determines whether or not the light emission switching button 214 has been pressed to instruct the light emission color switching (step S913). If switching of the emission color is not instructed (step S913: No), the process proceeds to step S915. If switching of the emission color is instructed (step S913: Yes), the emission color is switched (step S914), and the process proceeds to step S915. When performance information is not stored, for example, the light emission control device 130 changes to the next light emission color in a predetermined order each time the light emission switching button 214 is pressed, such as “red → green → blue → yellow → purple”. And switch.

  In step S915, the light emission control device 130 determines whether the light emission instruction button 213 has been pressed and a light emission end instruction has been received from the user (step S915). If the light emission end instruction has been received (step S915: Yes) ), The process proceeds to step S911. If power-off is not instructed (step S915: No), the process proceeds to step S913.

  As described above, the light emission control device 130 can cause the light emitting unit 703 to emit light with a color corresponding to the performance to be performed based on the performance information. As a result, the light emission control device 130 reduces the annoyance of the user of the light emission control device 130 to set the light emission color by himself / herself, for example, in a performance in which a performance such as music is performed, etc. be able to. In addition, the light emission control device 130 can unify the light emission color of the performance hall to increase the sense of unity of the entire performance hall, and can excite and enjoy the performance.

  Furthermore, each time the light emission switching button 214 is pressed, the light emission control device 130 can switch the light emission to the color corresponding to the next performance. As a result, the light emission control device 130 can be switched to the corresponding color of the next performance by a simple operation such as pressing the light emission switching button 214, for example, so that the user does not have to set the light emission color himself. , Users can be focused on the performance and entertained.

  The light emission control device 130 can switch the light emission to the corresponding color of the next performance when a predetermined period has elapsed since the light emitting unit 703 emitted light. Thereby, the light emission control apparatus 130 can reduce the troublesomeness of the user setting the light emission color by himself / herself, and can concentrate and enjoy the user at the performance.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In Embodiment 2, for example, communication terminal 120 transmits a distribution request including information indicating the current position of communication terminal 120 to content distribution server 110. The content distribution server 110 is configured to identify performance information desired by the user from information indicating the current position of the communication terminal 120 and the current date and time and distribute the performance information.

  For example, in this case, a map for calculating the distance between the current position of the communication terminal 120 and each performance venue is stored in the ROM 302 or HD 305 of the content distribution server 110 based on the received information indicating the current position of the communication terminal 120. Information, calculation programs, and the like are stored in advance. In the second embodiment described below, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

<Performance information database>
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of the performance information database according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, in the performance database 1000 stored in the HD 305 of the content distribution server 110, the performance name, the performances performed in each performance, the order in which each performance is performed in each performance, Performance information 1001, performance information 1002, and the like in which the corresponding color of each performance, the performance venue address (performance venue address) of each performance, and the performance date and time of each performance are associated are registered. For example, in the performance information 1001, the address of the performance venue is “1-2-3 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo” and the performance date is “December 31, 2010 18: 00 to 19:30”. Yes.

<Processing Performed by Content Distribution Server of Second Embodiment>
Next, a process performed by the content distribution server 110 in order to specify performance information to be distributed will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of processing performed by the content distribution server of the second embodiment. For example, when power is supplied to the content distribution server 110 and the predetermined activation process is completed, the content distribution server 110 starts the process illustrated in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the content distribution server 110 first waits until a distribution request including information indicating the current position of the communication terminal 120 is received from the communication terminal 120 (step S1101: No loop). When a distribution request including information indicating the current position of the communication terminal 120 is received (step S1101: Yes), the date and time (current date and time) when the distribution request is received is acquired (step S1102). For example, in step S1102, the content distribution server 110 may acquire the date and time from a clock function provided in the content distribution server 110 itself, or may acquire the date and time by accessing a predetermined NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. Also good.

  Subsequently, the content distribution server 110 narrows down the performances performed today from the performance database 1000 based on the acquired current date and time (step S1103). Here, not only the date but also, for example, it may be limited to performances that start within 2 hours from the current time.

  Subsequently, the content distribution server 110 further narrows down the performance narrowed down in step S1103 based on the current position of the communication terminal 120 that transmitted the distribution request (step S1104). In step S1104, for example, the content distribution server 110 narrows down the performances where the performance venue is located within a predetermined range (for example, within a radius of 1 km) centering on the current position of the communication terminal 120 that has made the distribution request.

  Then, it is determined whether or not a plurality of performances has been searched as a result of narrowing down in step S1104 (step S1105). If one performance is specified (step S1105: No), the performance information of this performance is requested for distribution. Is transmitted to the communication terminal 120 that has performed (step S1106), the process returns to step S1101, and the same process is repeated every time a distribution request is received.

  On the other hand, when a plurality of performances are searched (step S1105: Yes), for example, the communication terminal 120 is notified to transmit a detailed distribution request including the performance name and the like (step S1107), and the process proceeds to step S1101. Return. When a detailed distribution request (a distribution request that can specify one performance) is received from the communication terminal 120, the content distribution server 110 transmits performance information of the specified performance based on the detailed distribution request.

  As described above, the content distribution server 110 according to the second embodiment specifies the performance information to be distributed based on the current position of the communication terminal 120 that has made the distribution request and the date and time when the distribution request is received, and the specified performance information. To deliver. As a result, when the user of the communication terminal 120 goes to the performance hall, the light emission control system 100 can distribute the performance information desired by the user just by making a distribution request in the vicinity of the user. It is possible to improve the convenience of the light emission control system 100 by reducing the labor for acquisition.

  Further, the light emission control system 100 prevents the performance information that is originally not desired by the user from being distributed due to human error of the user of the communication terminal 120 such as an input mistake of the performance name. The performance information of the performance to be performed (which the user participates in) is distributed, and the light emission control device 130 is caused to emit light with a light emission color suitable for the performance in which the user participates, so that the user can enjoy the performance.

  In Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2 described above, an example is shown in which performance information is transmitted from the communication terminal 120 to the light emission control device 130 using the short-range wireless communication 150. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. The performance information may be transferred from the communication terminal 120 to the light emission control device 130 via a removable recording medium such as a memory card.

  For example, in the first and second embodiments described above, the performance information in which the corresponding color is determined in advance for each program is distributed by the content distribution server 110, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the content distribution server 110 distributes a performance list in which the performance names of performances are listed, and the communication terminal 120 receives the performance list. Then, the communication terminal 120 executes a program prepared in advance, for example, sets a color corresponding to each performance in the performance list from the performance name and the like, and associates information corresponding to the performance list and the corresponding color of each performance. It is good also as a structure which transmits to the light emission control apparatus 130. FIG.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, performance information in which a corresponding color is set for each program is distributed, and the light emission control device 130 emits light according to the corresponding color. Not limited to this. Each performance may be associated with a light emission pattern to determine not only the color but also the light emission method (for example, blinking method).

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the performance information database according to the second embodiment. The performance database 1200 stored in the HD 305 of the content distribution server 110 includes a performance name, a performance to be performed in each performance, an order in which each performance is performed in each performance, and a corresponding color of each performance. The performance information 1201 and performance information 1202 in which the light emission patterns (corresponding light emission patterns) in each performance are associated are registered.

  For example, in the performance information 1201, the first (first) “Tokimeki” corresponding light emission pattern is “high-speed flashing (flashing at intervals of one second)”, and the second “our wind” corresponding light emission pattern. Is “medium-speed flashing (flashing every 5 seconds)”. The corresponding light emission pattern of the third “GoodDays” is “slow flashing (flashing at 10-second intervals)”.

  When the light emission control device 130 causes the light emitting unit 703 to emit light based on the performance information 1201, first, the first “Tokimeki” causes the LED 212P to blink at 1 second intervals. Subsequently, in the second “our wind”, the LED 212B blinks at intervals of 5 seconds. In the third “GoodDays”, the LED 212G blinks at 10-second intervals.

  In this way, by setting the light emission pattern in the performance information, it is possible to emit light suitable for the performance, such as blinking at high speed for up-tempo music and blinking at low speed for low-tempo music. And enhance the sense of unity with the performers, making it even more enjoyable for the users.

  The light emission control method and the content distribution method described in this embodiment are realized by executing a prepared program on a computer device such as a personal computer, a workstation, a terminal terminal (mobile phone), or a microcomputer. can do. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. The program may be a medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  As described above, according to the light emission control device and the light emission control system according to the present invention, the user can be concentrated and entertained at the performance.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Light emission control system 110 Content delivery server 111, 1000, 1200 Performance database 120 Communication terminal 130 Light emission control apparatus 140 Network 150 Near field communication 210 Base part 211 Short field wireless communication part 212R, 212G, 212B, 212Y, 212P LED
213 Light emission instruction button 214 Light emission switching button 220 Reflective member 230 Light emission part cover 401,402,1001,1002,1201 Performance information

Claims (4)

A light emitting unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of light emitting modes;
Obtaining means for obtaining information defining an order in which a plurality of performances are performed and a light emission mode associated with each performance;
Based on the information acquired by the acquisition means, the light emission control means for controlling the light emitting unit to emit light in a light emission mode associated with each performance according to the order;
A light emission control device comprising: It further comprises a receiving means for accepting user operations,
The light emission control device according to claim 1, wherein the light emission control unit controls to emit light in a light emission mode corresponding to a next performance when the operation is received by the reception unit. Further comprising a time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time since the light emitting section is caused to emit light,
The said light emission control means controls so that it may light-emit in the light emission mode matched with the next performance when the elapsed time time-measured by the said time measuring means becomes predetermined time. The light emission control device according to 2. A server that distributes information defining an order in which a plurality of performances are performed and a light emission mode associated with each performance;
A light emission control system comprising: a light emission unit capable of emitting light in a plurality of light emission modes; and a light emission control device that causes the light emission unit to emit light based on information distributed from the server,
The light emission control device includes:
The light emitting unit;
Obtaining means for obtaining information distributed from the server;
Based on the information acquired by the acquisition means, the light emission control means for controlling the light emitting unit to emit light in a light emission mode associated with each performance according to the order;
A light emission control system comprising:

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