JP2017059492A - Illumination controller, illumination control system and illumination control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To control illumination across a group.SOLUTION: An illumination controller 100 includes a reception unit 131, and an output unit 132. The reception unit 131 receives detection information detected by a sensor 10 belonging to a first group, out of a plurality of groups including a controller 20, the sensor 10 transmitting the detection information to the controller 20, and an illumination apparatus 30 becoming a control object of the controller 20. The output unit 132 outputs the information, based on the detection information detected by the reception unit 131, to a controller 20 belonging to a second group, to which the sensor belonging to the first group does not belong.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to an illumination control device, an illumination control system, and an illumination control method.

  Conventionally, in a space such as an office, a plurality of lighting devices are attached to the ceiling. And the illumination control system which an illumination control apparatus controls each lighting apparatus using ID set to each lighting apparatus is introduced.

  In such a lighting control system, an ID common to a plurality of lighting devices is set for each group. And a lighting control apparatus transmits a control command to lighting equipment via a transmission line or wireless communication, and controls lighting for every group.

International Publication No. 2014/203537 JP 2014-107230 A

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an illumination control device, an illumination control system, and an illumination control method capable of controlling illumination across groups.

  The lighting control device according to the embodiment is detected by a sensor belonging to a first group among a plurality of groups including a controller, a sensor that transmits detection information to the controller, and a lighting device to be controlled by the controller. A receiving unit that receives the detected information, and an output unit that outputs information based on the detected information received by the receiving unit to a controller belonging to a second group to which a sensor belonging to the first group does not belong. To do.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a lighting control system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the sensor according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the controller according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the own group information storage unit of the controller according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the illumination control apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the group information storage unit of the lighting control apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the illumination device according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram illustrating a processing procedure performed by the illumination control system according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for controlling the lighting device according to the modification.

  The lighting control apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below includes a receiving unit 131 and an output unit 132. The receiving unit 131 is detected by the sensor 10 belonging to the first group among a plurality of groups including the controller 20, the sensor 10 that transmits detection information to the controller 20, and the lighting device 30 that is a control target of the controller 20. Received detection information. The output unit 132 outputs information based on the detection information received by the receiving unit 131 to the controller 20 belonging to the second group to which the sensor belonging to the first group does not belong.

  Moreover, in the lighting control system 1 according to the embodiment described below, the controller 20 may control the lighting device 30 to be controlled by the controller 20 based on information based on the detection information.

  In the lighting control system 1 according to the embodiment described below, the lighting control unit 26 of the controller 20 detects the detection information received from the sensor 10 belonging to the group to which the controller 20 belongs and other received from the lighting control device 100. The lighting devices 30 belonging to the group to which the controller 20 belongs may be controlled based on the information based on the detection information detected by the sensors 10 belonging to the group.

  In the lighting control system 1 according to the embodiment described below, the lighting control unit 26 of the controller 20 responds to information based on detection information received from the controller 20 belonging to another group different from the group to which the controller 20 belongs. The lighting device 30 may be controlled according to information based on the detection information received from the lighting control device 100 without controlling the lighting device 30.

  Hereinafter, an illumination control device, an illumination control system, and an illumination control method according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment, configurations having the same functions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. Note that the illumination control device, the illumination control system, and the illumination control method described in the following embodiments are merely examples, and do not limit the embodiments. For example, in the following embodiments, the lighting control system can be applied to control of any device other than the lighting device. The following embodiments may be appropriately combined within a consistent range.

[Embodiment]
(Configuration of Lighting Control System According to Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a lighting control system according to the embodiment. The lighting control system 1 according to the embodiment includes a plurality of sensors 10-1 to 10-n, a plurality of controllers 20-1 to 20-n, a plurality of lighting devices 30-1 to 30-n, and a hub 5. And the lighting control device 100. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the sensors 10-1 to 10-n, the controllers 20-1 to 20-n, and the lighting devices 30-1 to 30-n, these are collectively referred to as “sensors”. 10 ”,“ controller 20 ”, and“ lighting device 30 ”. Further, the types and numbers of the sensors 10, the controller 20, the lighting device 30, the hub 5, and the lighting control device 100 connected to the lighting control system 1 are not limited to the example shown in FIG. 1 and can be arbitrarily set.

  The sensor 10, the controller 20, the lighting device 30, the hub 5, and the lighting control device 100 communicate via a network. An example of the network is a communication network such as a LAN (Local Area Network) connected by wire or wireless. For example, the sensor 10, the controller 20, and the lighting device 30 are connected by wireless communication. For example, the hub 5, the controller 20, and the lighting control device 100 are connected via a cable.

  The sensor 10 detects information regarding the presence or absence of a person. Specifically, the sensor 10 detects, as detection information, a person who exists in a range that can be detected by the sensor 10 in a space controlled by the illumination control system 1. For example, the sensor 10 is installed in a room controlled by the lighting control system 1. The sensor 10 detects the presence of a person when the person enters a detectable range. Thereafter, the sensor 10 transmits detection information indicating the presence of the detected person to the controller 20. As an example, the sensor 10 is a human sensor. In addition, the sensor 10 may detect not only information related to the presence / absence of a person but also information related to brightness.

  The controller 20 is connected to the sensor 10, the lighting device 30, and the lighting control device 100 via a wired or wireless network, and is a control device that controls the lighting device 30. Specifically, the controller 20 controls the lighting device 30 based on detection information detected by the sensor 10. For example, the controller 20 generates a control signal for controlling lighting and extinguishing of the lighting device 30 based on the presence or absence of a person, and transmits the generated control signal to the lighting device 30.

  The lighting device 30 is installed in a house, an office, or the like controlled by the lighting control system 1 and attached to the ceiling of the room. For example, the lighting device 30 includes a light source such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) and a control unit that controls the light source. The lighting device 30 is turned on / off, changed in illuminance, and the like by the control unit controlling the light source in accordance with a control signal received from the controller 20.

  The illumination control device 100 is a control device that controls the illumination control system 1. Specifically, the lighting control apparatus 100 outputs information based on detection information detected by the sensor 10 to the controller 20. For example, the lighting control apparatus 100 outputs information related to the presence of a person detected by the sensor 10 to the controller 20.

  Here, in the lighting control system 1, the plurality of sensors 10-1 to 10-n, the plurality of controllers 20-1 to 20-n, and the plurality of lighting devices 30-1 to 30-n are group-wise. A common system ID is set. Moreover, it is comprised so that control information and detection information may not be transmitted / received between groups provided with different system IDs. That is, detection information and control information are exchanged only within a group to which a common system ID is assigned, and one complete group is configured as a closed group. Therefore, groups assigned with different system IDs cannot be recognized, or are recognized as non-controllable groups that are not involved in any control. In the example of FIG. 1, the controller 20-1, the sensor 10-1, and the lighting device 30-1 are assigned a common ID and form a group G1. As an example, the group G1 is a group in which the controller 20-1, the sensor 10-1, and the lighting device 30-1 are installed on the first floor of a building or the like having an atrium to control the brightness of the first floor. Similarly, the controller 20-2 forms a group G2 with the sensor 10-2, the illumination device 30-2. The group G2 is a group in which the controller 20-2, the sensor 10-2, and the lighting device 30-2 are installed on the second floor of the building and control the brightness on the second floor. The controller 20-n forms a group Gn with the sensor 10-n, the illumination device 30-n. The group Gn is a group in which the controller 20-n, the sensor 10-n, and the lighting device 30-n are installed on the nth floor of the building and control the brightness of the nth floor. In other words, in the lighting control system 1, a plurality of groups G1 to Gn are registered as control targets. In the example of FIG. 1, in order to simplify the explanation, an example in which one sensor 10, a controller 20, and a lighting device 30 belong to each group is shown. However, actually, a plurality of sensors 10, a plurality of controllers 20, and a plurality The lighting equipment 30 belongs.

  In the lighting control system 1, the controller 20 performs lighting control of the lighting device 30 using the sensor 10 to which a common system ID set for each group is assigned. For this reason, in the lighting control system 1, the controller 20 turns on / off the illumination of the lighting device 30 belonging to the same group using the detection information detected by the sensor 10 belonging to the same group as the controller 20 and changes the illuminance. Control. In other words, in the lighting control system 1, the controller 20 controls only the lighting devices 30 belonging to its own group, and does not control the lighting devices 30 belonging to other groups. That is, in the lighting control system 1, each group is a control unit.

  Here, in the lighting control system 1 according to the embodiment, the controller 20 controls the lighting device 30 belonging to the same group as the controller 20 based on the detection information detected by the sensor 10 belonging to a group different from the controller 20. To do. In other words, the controller 20 controls the lighting device 30 belonging to the own group using the detection information detected by the sensor 10 belonging to a group other than the own group. Specifically, in the lighting control system 1, the lighting device 30 is controlled across one complete group through the lighting control device 100. In other words, in the lighting control system 1, the lighting device 30 is not controlled according to the information based on the detection information received from the controller 20 belonging to another group different from the group to which the controller 20 belongs, and is received from the lighting control device 100. The lighting device 30 is controlled according to the information based on the detected information.

  More specifically, first, the lighting control device 100 is a first of a plurality of groups including the controller 20, the sensor 10 that transmits detection information to the controller 20, and the lighting device 30 to be controlled by the controller 20. The detection information detected by the sensor 10 belonging to the group is received. Subsequently, the lighting control device 100 outputs information based on the received detection information to the controller 20 belonging to the second group to which the sensor 10 belonging to the first group does not belong. And the controller 20 controls the illuminating device 30 based on the information based on detection information.

  For example, in the example of FIG. 1, first, the controller 20-1 receives detection information indicating the presence of a person detected by the sensor 10-1 belonging to the first group G1 among the plurality of groups G1 to Gn. As an example, when a person enters the first floor of a building in which the sensor 10-1 is installed, the controller 20-1 receives detection information indicating the presence of the person. Then, the controller 20-1 transmits the received detection information to the lighting control device 100. Thereby, the illumination control apparatus 100 receives detection information from the controller 20-1. Subsequently, the lighting control device 100 outputs the received detection information to the controller 20-2 belonging to the second group G2. Thereby, the controller 20-2 receives the detection information detected by the sensor 10-1. Then, the controller 20-2 controls the lighting device 30-2 based on the detection information detected by the sensor 10-1. Thereby, for example, when the sensor 10-1 detects that a person has entered the first floor of a building, the lighting control system 1 can turn on the lighting device 30-2 installed on the second floor. .

  Thus, in the lighting control system 1, the lighting control device 100 outputs information based on the detection information detected by the sensor 10 to the controller 20 belonging to another group different from the group to which the sensor 10 belongs. Lighting can be controlled across groups. For example, the lighting control system 1 can control the lighting device 30 belonging to another group across the group to which the controller 20 that controls the sensor 10 belongs using the detection information detected by the sensor 10. For this reason, the illumination control system 1 can control illumination with higher accuracy across groups while realizing fine control on a group basis. In other words, the illumination control system 1 can control illumination in cooperation between groups with different IDs.

(Functional configuration of each device according to the embodiment)
[Sensor configuration]
Next, the sensor 10 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the sensor 10 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the sensor 10 according to the embodiment includes a detection unit 11, a communication unit 12, and a control unit 13.

  The detection unit 11 detects various types of information on the space controlled by the illumination control system 1. Specifically, the detection unit 11 detects information indicating the presence or absence of a person as detection information. For example, a human sensor is employed for the detection unit 11. As an example, the detection unit 11 detects the presence of a person when the person enters a detectable range.

  The communication unit 12 is an interface that controls communication with other devices. Specifically, the communication unit 12 performs communication for exchanging various types of information with the controller 20 via the network. For example, the communication unit 12 performs communication for transmitting detection information detected by the sensor 10 to the controller 20.

  The control unit 13 is a device that controls the sensor 10. As the control unit 13, an electronic circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) and an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) can be employed. The control unit 13 has an internal memory for storing programs defining various processing procedures and control data, and executes various processes using these. The control unit 13 functions as various processing units by operating various programs. Specifically, the control unit 13 performs control to transmit various types of information. For example, the control unit 13 transmits detection information detected by the detection unit 11. As an example, when the presence of a person is detected by the detection unit 11, the control unit 13 transmits detection information indicating the presence of a person to the controller 20 by wireless communication.

[Controller configuration]
Next, the controller 20 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the controller 20 according to the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the controller 20 according to the embodiment includes a communication unit 21, a storage unit 22, and a control unit 24.

  The communication unit 21 is an interface that controls communication with other devices. Specifically, the communication unit 21 performs communication for exchanging various types of information with the sensor 10, the lighting device 30, and the lighting control device 100 via the network. For example, the communication unit 21 performs communication for receiving detection information from the sensor 10. In another example, the communication unit 21 performs communication for transmitting a control signal to the lighting device 30. In another example, the communication unit 21 performs communication for transmitting detection information to the lighting control device 100 and communication for receiving information based on the detection information.

  The storage unit 22 is a storage device such as a semiconductor memory element such as a flash memory. The storage unit 22 may be a semiconductor memory that can rewrite data such as a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, and a non-volatile static random access memory (NVSRAM).

  Specifically, the storage unit 22 stores various programs for processing received requests. In addition, the storage unit 22 stores various data used in programs executed by the control unit 24. For example, the storage unit 22 includes a self group information storage unit 23.

  The own group information storage unit 23 stores information about a group to which a device installed in a space controlled by the lighting control system 1 belongs. For example, the own group information storage unit 23 stores the ID assigned to the group in association with the sensor 10, the controller 20, and the lighting device 30. Here, FIG. 4 shows an example of the own group information storage unit 23 of the illumination control apparatus 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the own group information storage unit 23 includes items such as “system ID”, “sensor”, “controller”, and “lighting device”.

  The “system ID” indicates a unique identifier that identifies a group that classifies the sensor 10, the controller 20, and the lighting device 30. “Sensor” indicates a unique identifier for identifying the sensor 10 belonging to the group identified by the “system ID”. “Controller” indicates a unique identifier for identifying the controller 20 belonging to the group identified by the “system ID”. “Lighting device” indicates a unique identifier that identifies the lighting device 30 belonging to the group identified by the “system ID”.

  That is, FIG. 4 illustrates an example in which the sensor 10-1, the controller 20-1, and the lighting device 30-1 belong to the group G1 with the system ID “G1”. 4 shows an example in which one sensor 10, controller 20, and lighting device 30 belong to each group. However, the number of sensors 10, controller 20, lighting device 30 is not limited to one in practice. Belongs to.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the control unit 24 is a device that controls the controller 20. As the control unit 24, an electronic circuit such as a CPU or MPU, or an integrated circuit such as an ASIC or FPGA can be employed. The control unit 24 has an internal memory for storing programs defining various processing procedures and control data, and executes various processes using these. The control unit 24 functions as various processing units by operating various programs. For example, the control unit 24 includes a reception unit 25, an illumination control unit 26, and a transmission unit 27.

  The receiving unit 25 receives various types of information from the sensor 10 and the lighting control device 100. Specifically, the receiving unit 25 receives the detection information transmitted by the sensor 10. More specifically, the receiving unit 25 receives detection information detected by the sensors 10 belonging to the group controlled by the controller 20. For example, the receiving unit 25 receives information indicating the presence of a person as detection information from the sensor 10 by wireless communication. The receiving unit 25 receives information based on the detection information from the lighting control device 100. For example, the receiving unit 25 receives, as information based on the detection information, the detection information itself or information that instructs the lighting device 30 to turn on / off or change the illuminance from the lighting control device 100.

  The lighting control unit 26 controls the lighting devices 30 belonging to the group controlled by the controller 20. Specifically, the illumination control unit 26 controls the illumination device 30 to be controlled by the controller 20 based on the detection information. For example, the illumination control unit 26 controls the illumination device 30 based on information based on the detection information output from the illumination control device 100. In other words, the lighting control unit 26 does not control the lighting device 30 according to the information based on the detection information received from the controller 20 belonging to another group different from the group to which the controller 20 belongs, and receives from the lighting control device 100. The lighting device 30 is controlled according to the information based on the detected information. As an example, the lighting control unit 26 discards the information based on the detection information output from the controller 20 belonging to another group different from the group to which the controller 20 belongs, and is based on the detection information output from the lighting control device 100. The lighting device 30 is controlled by generating a control signal corresponding to the information and transmitting it to the lighting device 30. As one aspect, the lighting control unit 26 generates a control signal for lighting the lighting device 30 based on detection information indicating the presence of a person, and transmits the generated control signal to the lighting device 30 to thereby change the lighting device 30. Control.

  The transmission unit 27 transmits various types of information to the lighting control device 100 and the lighting device 30. Specifically, the transmission unit 27 transmits the detection information received by the reception unit 25 to the lighting control device 100. In other words, the transmission unit 27 transmits the detection information detected by the sensors 10 belonging to the group to which the controller 20 belongs to the lighting control device 100. In addition, the transmission unit 27 transmits a control signal to the lighting device 30. For example, the transmission unit 27 transmits the control signal generated by the lighting control unit 26 to the lighting device 30.

[Configuration of lighting control device]
Next, the lighting control apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the illumination control apparatus 100 according to the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the illumination control apparatus 100 includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a control unit 130.

  The communication unit 110 is an interface that performs communication control with other devices. For example, the communication unit 110 performs communication for receiving detection information from the controller 20 via a network. The communication unit 110 performs communication for transmitting information based on the detection information received from the controller 20 to the controller 20 belonging to a group other than the group to which the controller 20 belongs.

  The storage unit 120 is a storage device such as a semiconductor memory device such as a flash memory, a hard disk, or an optical disk. Note that the storage unit 120 may be a semiconductor memory that can rewrite data, such as a RAM, a flash memory, and an NVSRAM.

  Specifically, the storage unit 120 stores various programs for processing received requests. In addition, the storage unit 120 stores various data used in a program executed by the control unit 130. For example, the storage unit 120 includes a group information storage unit 121.

  The group information storage unit 121 stores information related to a group to which a device installed in a space controlled by the lighting control system 1 belongs. For example, the group information storage unit 121 stores the ID assigned to the group in association with the sensor 10, the controller 20, and the lighting device 30. Here, FIG. 6 illustrates an example of the group information storage unit 121 of the illumination control apparatus 100 according to the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the group information storage unit 121 includes items such as “system ID”, “sensor”, “controller”, and “lighting device”.

  The “system ID” indicates a unique identifier that identifies a group that classifies the sensor 10, the controller 20, and the lighting device 30. “Sensor” indicates a unique identifier for identifying the sensor 10 belonging to the group identified by the “system ID”. “Controller” indicates a unique identifier for identifying the controller 20 belonging to the group identified by the “system ID”. “Lighting device” indicates a unique identifier that identifies the lighting device 30 belonging to the group identified by the “system ID”.

  That is, FIG. 6 illustrates an example in which the sensor 10-1, the controller 20-1, and the lighting device 30-1 belong to the group G1 having the system ID “G1”. 6 shows an example in which one sensor 10, the controller 20, and the lighting device 30 belong to each group. However, the number of sensors 10, the controller 20, and the lighting device 30 is not limited to one in practice. Belongs to.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the control unit 130 is a device that controls the illumination control apparatus 100. As the control unit 130, an electronic circuit such as a CPU or MPU, or an integrated circuit such as an ASIC or FPGA can be employed. The control unit 130 has an internal memory for storing programs defining various processing procedures and control data, and executes various processes using these. The control unit 130 functions as various processing units by operating various programs. For example, the control unit 130 includes a receiving unit 131 and an output unit 132.

  The receiving unit 131 receives various types of information related to the space controlled by the lighting control system 1. Specifically, the receiving unit 131 receives detection information transmitted by the controller 20. More specifically, the receiving unit 131 is a first group among a plurality of groups including the controller 20, the sensor 10 that transmits detection information to the controller 20, and the lighting device 30 to be controlled by the controller 20. Detection information detected by the sensor 10 to which it belongs is received. For example, the receiving unit 131 receives detection information indicating the presence of a person from the controller 20 by wired communication.

  The output unit 132 outputs information based on the detection information. Specifically, the output unit 132 outputs information based on the detection information received by the receiving unit 131 to the controller 20 belonging to the second group to which the sensor belonging to the first group does not belong. For example, the output unit 132 outputs the detection information itself detected by the sensor 10 belonging to the first group to the controller 20 belonging to the second group. Accordingly, the controller 20 belonging to the second group controls the lighting devices 30 belonging to the second group based on the information based on the detection information output from the output unit 132.

[Configuration of lighting equipment]
Next, the lighting device 30 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the illumination device 30 according to the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 7, the lighting device 30 according to the embodiment includes a light source unit 31, a communication unit 32, and a control unit 33.

  The light source unit 31 is a light source included in the lighting device 30. Specifically, the light source unit 31 is turned on / off, changed in illuminance, and the like under the control of the control unit 33. As an example, the light source unit 31 is realized by a semiconductor light emitting element such as an LED.

  The communication unit 32 is an interface that controls communication with other devices. Specifically, the communication unit 32 performs communication for exchanging various types of information with the controller 20 via the network. For example, the communication unit 32 performs communication for receiving a control signal for controlling the light source unit 31 from the controller 20.

  The control unit 33 is a device that controls illumination. Specifically, the control unit 33 controls the light source unit 31 according to the control signal received by the communication unit 32. More specifically, the control unit 33 turns on and off the light source unit 31 and changes the illuminance. For example, the control unit 33 adjusts the illuminance, color temperature, and dimming degree of the light source unit 31. As an example, the control unit 33 adjusts the color by blending a warm light source and a white light source with the color temperature and dimming degree converted using the toning device conversion table. The toning appliance conversion table is provided as a file for each lighting device 30 individually. As one aspect, the control unit 33 adjusts the light output of the light source unit 31 to the illuminance indicated by the control signal.

[Processing procedure of lighting control system]
Next, the flow of control processing by the illumination control system 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram illustrating a processing procedure performed by the illumination control system 1 according to the embodiment.

  Specifically, the sensors belonging to the first group G1 among the plurality of groups G1 to Gn including the controller 20, the sensor 10 that transmits the detection information to the controller 20, and the lighting device 30 that is the control target of the controller 20. In 10-1, first, detection information is detected (step S101). For example, the sensor 10-1 detects information indicating the presence of a person as detection information.

  Then, the sensor 10-1 transmits the detected detection information to the controller 20-1 (step S102). Specifically, the sensor 10-1 transmits the detection information to the controller 20-1 belonging to the same first group G1 as the sensor 10-1. Thereby, the controller 20-1 receives detection information from the sensor 10-1.

  Subsequently, the controller 20-1 transmits the received detection information to the illumination control device 100 (step S103). In other words, the controller 20-1 transmits the detection information detected by the sensor 10-1 belonging to the first group G1 among the plurality of groups G1 to Gn to the lighting control device 100. Thereby, the illumination control apparatus 100 receives detection information from the controller 20-1.

  Thereafter, the lighting control device 100 outputs information based on the received detection information to the controller 20-2 belonging to the second group G2 to which the sensor 10-1 belonging to the first group G1 does not belong (step S104). . For example, the illumination control apparatus 100 outputs the detection information itself detected by the sensor 10-1 to the controller 20-2 as information based on the detection information. Thus, the controller 20-2 illuminates the information based on the detection information. Received from the control device 100.

  Subsequently, the controller 20-2 controls the lighting device 30-2 based on information based on the detection information. Specifically, the controller 20-2 generates a control signal based on information based on the detection information, and transmits the generated control signal to the lighting device 30-2 (step S105). Thereby, the illuminating device 30-2 receives a control signal from the controller 20-2. And the illuminating device 30-2 outputs light according to the received control signal (step S106).

[Effect of the embodiment]
As described above, according to the illumination control system 1 according to the embodiment, information based on the detection information detected by the sensor 10 is output to the controller 20 belonging to another group different from the group to which the sensor 10 belongs. Therefore, it is possible to control lighting across groups. For example, the lighting control system 1 can control the lighting device 30 belonging to another group across the group to which the controller 20 that controls the sensor 10 belongs using the detection information detected by the sensor 10. For this reason, the illumination control system 1 can control illumination with higher accuracy across groups while realizing fine control on a group basis. In other words, the illumination control system 1 can control illumination in cooperation between groups with different IDs.

[Modification of Embodiment]
(1. Control lighting using multiple detection information (1))
In the said embodiment, the controller 20-2 belongs to the 2nd group G2 based on the information based on the detection information detected by the sensor 10-1 which belongs to the 1st group G1 among several groups G1-Gn. The example which controls the illuminating device 30-2 was shown. Here, the illumination control apparatus 100 may control illumination using a plurality of pieces of detection information detected by a plurality of sensors.

  Specifically, the controller 20 is based on the detection information received from the sensor belonging to the group to which the controller 20 belongs and the information based on the detection information detected by the sensor belonging to another group received from the lighting control device 100. The lighting device 30 belonging to the group to which the controller 20 belongs may be controlled. For example, the controller 20-2 detects the detection information received from the sensor 10-2 belonging to the second group G2, and the detection detected by the sensor 10-1 belonging to the first group G1 output from the lighting control device 100. Based on the information based on the information, the lighting device 30-2 belonging to the second group G2 is controlled.

  In this case, first, the sensor 10-1 belonging to the first group G1 transmits the first detection information to the illumination control device 100. Thereby, the illumination control apparatus 100 receives the detection information detected from the sensor 10-1 which belongs to the 1st group G1. Subsequently, the lighting control device 100 outputs information based on detection information detected from the sensors 10-1 belonging to the first group G1 to the controller 20-2. Thereby, the controller 20-2 receives the information based on the detection information detected from the sensor 10-1 belonging to the first group G1 from the lighting control device 100. Further, the controller 20-2 receives, from the sensor 10-2, detection information detected from the sensor 10-2 belonging to the second group G2, which is the same group as the controller 20-2. Then, the controller 20-2 detects the detection information received from the sensor 10-2 belonging to the second group G2, and the detection information detected by the sensor 10-1 belonging to the first group G1 received from the lighting control device 100. Based on the information based on, the lighting device 30-2 belonging to the second group G2 is controlled. For example, the controller 20-2 outputs a control signal for lighting the lighting device 30-2 to the lighting device 30-2.

  Thereby, since the controller 20 can control the illumination by combining the detection information detected by the sensors 10 belonging to a plurality of different groups, the detection information is linked to control the desired brightness across the groups. be able to. For example, the controller 20 can achieve a comfortable brightness with high accuracy as compared with the case where control is performed using detection information of one group.

(2. Controlling lighting using multiple detection information (2))
In the modified example, the controller 20-2 is detected by the detection information received from the sensor 10-2 belonging to the second group G2 and the sensor 10-1 belonging to the first group G1 received from the lighting control device 100. The example which controls the illuminating device 30-2 which belongs to the 2nd group G2 based on the information based on the detected information was shown. Here, the controller 20-2 controls the lighting device 30-2 using information based on a plurality of pieces of detection information detected by the sensors 10 belonging to a group other than the second group G2 to which the controller 20-2 belongs. Also good. For example, the controller 20-2 receives information from the detection information detected by the sensor 10-1 belonging to the first group G1 received from the lighting control device 100 and the sensor 10-2 belonging to the second group G2. The lighting device 30-2 belonging to the second group G2 based on the detected information and the information based on the detection information detected by the sensor 10-3 belonging to the third group G3 received from the lighting control device 100. Control

  Thereby, since the controller 20 can control illumination using a plurality of pieces of detection information detected by the sensors 10 belonging to a plurality of different groups, it is possible to obtain a comfortable brightness with higher accuracy.

(3. Control by tablet terminal)
In the said embodiment, the controller 20-2 belongs to the 2nd group G2 based on the information based on the detection information detected by the sensor 10-1 which belongs to the 1st group G1 among several groups G1-Gn. The example which controls the illuminating device 30-2 was shown. Here, in the lighting control system 1, the lighting device 30 may be controlled in accordance with a user instruction. Specifically, the lighting control system 1 controls the lighting device 30 in accordance with a user instruction received from the tablet terminal. This point will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for controlling the lighting device 30 according to the modification. As shown in FIG. 9, the tablet terminal Tb displays a sketch FD of the space controlled by the illumination control system 1 on the screen. In the example of FIG. 9, it is assumed that lighting devices 30-11 to 19-19 are installed in a space controlled by the lighting control system 1. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 9, buttons B30-11 to B30-19 corresponding to the lighting devices 30-11 to 30-19 are displayed on the sketch FD. In the example of FIG. 9, it is assumed that the tablet terminal Tb button B30-11 is tapped by the user. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the tablet terminal Tb displays a setting screen Wi for setting the illuminance and color temperature of the illumination device 30-11 corresponding to the button B30-11. Here, when the setting value of illuminance or color temperature is changed by the user, the tablet terminal Tb transmits an instruction corresponding to the change to the illumination control device 100. And the lighting control apparatus 100 outputs the instruction | indication transmitted from tablet terminal Tb to the controller 20 of the group to which the lighting equipment 30-11 belongs. Thereafter, the controller 20 generates a control signal according to the instruction output from the lighting control device 100, and transmits the generated control signal to the lighting device 30-11. And the illuminating device 30-11 outputs light with the illumination intensity and color temperature which were set by the user according to the received control signal.

  Thereby, since the illumination control system 1 can control illumination according to a user's instruction | indication, it can control illumination to the brightness which a user desires. Moreover, since the illumination control system 1 can make a user adjust illumination easily with simple operation, it can improve a user's convenience.

(4. Control signal)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the controller 20 generates a control signal and transmits the generated control signal to the lighting device 30 has been described. Here, the control signal is not limited to the controller 20 and may be generated by the lighting control device 100. In this case, for example, the lighting control device 100 generates a control signal for controlling the lighting device 30-2 belonging to the second group G2 based on the detection information detected by the sensor 10-1 belonging to the first group G1. Then, the generated control signal is output to the controller 20-2 belonging to the second group G2. Then, the controller 20-2 transmits the received control signal to the lighting device 30-2. Thereby, the illuminating device 30-2 which belongs to the 2nd group G2 receives a control signal, and outputs light according to this control signal.

[Others]
In the said embodiment, the illumination control system 1 showed the example which controls the illuminating device 30 installed in an atrium building or the like. Here, the lighting control system 1 may be applied to facilities such as a room in an ordinary home, an office, a studio, a stage, etc. without being limited to the atrium building.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which uses a group as the basis of a control unit was shown in the lighting control system 1, it is good also considering the zone which combined several groups as one control unit. Moreover, the lighting control system 1 may form points by combining with a plurality of lighting control systems, and may control the points.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the illumination control system 1 showed the example which controls illumination based on the information regarding the presence or absence of a person as detection information, it is not restricted to the information regarding the presence or absence of a person, You may control illumination based on the starting state of the illuminating device 30. FIG.

  Moreover, the said embodiment demonstrated the example in which the illumination control system 1 controls illumination across a group, and the said modification demonstrated the example in which the illumination control system 1 controls illumination according to a user's instruction | indication. Here, the illumination control system 1 is not limited to these controls, and may control the illumination according to a preset schedule.

  Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Illumination control system 5 Hub 10 Sensor 20 Controller 25 Receiving part 26 Illumination control part 27 Transmission part 30 Illumination equipment 100 Illumination control apparatus 131 Receiving part 132 Output part

Claims (5)

A receiving unit that receives detection information detected by a sensor belonging to a first group among a plurality of groups including a controller, a sensor that transmits detection information to the controller, and a lighting device to be controlled by the controller; ;
An output unit that outputs information based on the detection information received by the receiving unit to a controller belonging to a second group to which a sensor belonging to the first group does not belong;
An illumination control device comprising: An illumination control system comprising the illumination control device according to claim 1 and the controller,
The controller is
A control unit that controls a lighting device to be controlled by the controller based on information based on the detection information;
An illumination control system comprising: The controller of the controller
The lighting belonging to the group to which the controller belongs based on the detection information received from the sensor belonging to the group to which the controller belongs and the information based on the detection information detected by the sensor belonging to another group received from the lighting control device. The lighting control system according to claim 2, wherein the device is controlled. The controller of the controller
The lighting device is not controlled according to the information based on the detection information received from the controller belonging to another group different from the group to which the controller belongs, and the information according to the information based on the detection information received from the lighting control device The lighting control system according to claim 2, wherein the lighting device is controlled. A lighting control method executed by a lighting control device,
A receiving step of receiving detection information detected by a sensor belonging to a first group among a plurality of groups including a controller, a sensor that transmits detection information to the controller, and a lighting device to be controlled by the controller; ;
An output step of outputting information based on the detection information received in the reception step to a controller belonging to a second group to which a sensor belonging to the first group does not belong.

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