JP2018037929A - Control device, apparatus, system, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a control device, an apparatus, a system, and a program that limit transmission of an identification number.SOLUTION: According to an embodiment, a control device includes a designation unit and a communication unit. The designation unit designates transmission time of identification information transmitted by an apparatus controllable by radio communication. The communication unit transmits a setting signal to set the transmission time to the apparatus.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a control device, a device, a system, and a program.

  Some control devices that control lighting devices and the like control a lighting device by wirelessly transmitting a control signal to the lighting device. The control device receives the identification number from the lighting device and establishes communication with the lighting device.

  Conventionally, there is a problem that the lighting device continues to transmit the identification number until communication with the control device is established.

JP, 2015-018636, A

  In order to solve the above problems, a control device, device, system, and program for limiting the transmission of identification numbers are provided.

  According to the embodiment, the control device includes a designation unit and a communication unit. The designation unit designates a transmission time of identification information transmitted from a device that can be controlled by wireless communication. A communication part transmits the setting signal which sets the said transmission time to the said apparatus.

  According to the present invention, there are provided an illumination control device, an illumination device, an illumination system, and a program that limit the transmission of an identification number.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a lighting system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the illumination system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the control device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the illumination device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the control device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the control device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the control device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the control device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the control device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram illustrating an operation example of the illumination system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the control device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram illustrating an operation example of the illumination system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the control device according to the second embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
The control device (10) according to the embodiment described below includes a specifying unit (11) and a communication unit (15). A designation | designated part designates the transmission time of the identification information transmitted from the apparatus (20) controllable by radio | wireless communication. A communication part transmits the setting signal which sets the said transmission time to the said apparatus.

  The designation units (11, 16) according to the embodiments described below receive an input of the transmission time.

  The control device according to the embodiment described below further includes a storage unit (14) and a display unit (17). The storage unit stores the name of the device. The display unit displays the name of the device. The communication unit receives the identification information, transmits a request for acquiring the name of the device to the device, and receives the name of the device from the device as a response to the request.

  The designation unit according to an embodiment described below receives a change in display setting of the device name, the display setting indicates display or non-display, and the display unit is configured to display the device based on the display setting. Display the name.

  The said display part which concerns on embodiment described below displays the said name of the said apparatus memorize | stored in the said memory | storage part in the display format according to reception of the said name.

  The said apparatus which concerns on embodiment described below is equipped with the lighting part (24) which light-emits.

  The communication unit according to the embodiment described below supports Bluetooth (registered trademark) connection.

  The device (20) according to the embodiment described below includes a reception unit (23), a storage unit (22), a control unit (21), and a transmission unit (23). The receiving unit receives a setting signal for setting the transmission time of the identification information by wireless communication. The storage unit stores the transmission time. The control unit controls transmission of the identification information based on the transmission time. The transmission unit transmits the identification information based on transmission control by the control unit by wireless communication.

  The control unit according to the embodiment described below is configured to start the time count after activation or after the wireless communication with another device is disconnected, and until the count time reaches the transmission time. Continue to communicate.

  The device according to the embodiment described below includes a lighting unit (24) that emits light.

  The transmission unit or the reception unit according to an embodiment described below supports Bluetooth connection.

A system (1) according to an embodiment described below includes a control device (10) and a device (20) that can be controlled by wireless communication. The control device includes a designation unit (11) and a communication unit (15). A designation | designated part designates the transmission time of the identification information transmitted from the said apparatus. A communication part transmits the setting signal which sets the said transmission time to the said apparatus. The said apparatus is provided with a receiving part (23), a memory | storage part (22), a control part (21), and a transmission part (23). The receiving unit receives the setting signal by wireless communication. The storage unit stores the transmission time. The control unit controls transmission of the identification information based on the transmission time. The transmission unit transmits the identification information based on transmission control by the control unit by wireless communication.
Is provided.

  A program according to an embodiment described below operates on a control device. The program designates a transmission time of identification information transmitted from a device that can be controlled by wireless communication to the processor (11), and transmits a setting signal for setting the transmission time to the device.

Drawing 1 is a figure showing the example of composition of lighting system 1 concerning an embodiment.
The lighting system 1 is a system that controls a lighting device that can be controlled by wireless communication using a control device. For example, the control device transmits a control signal to the lighting device to control the lighting device. For example, the control device turns on or off the lighting device, or dims the lighting device. The lighting system 1 is installed in, for example, a house, an office, a museum, or a commercial facility.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lighting system 1 includes a control device 10, a lighting device 20a, a lighting device 20b, a lighting device 20c, and the like.

  The control device 10 transmits a control signal to the lighting devices 20a to 20c. For example, the control device 10 establishes communication with the lighting devices 20a to 20c and transmits a control signal. Further, the control device 10 may receive signals from the lighting devices 20a to 20c. For example, the control device 10 may receive a signal indicating a dimming state or the like from the lighting devices 20a to 20c.

  The lighting devices 20 a to 20 c cause the lighting unit to emit light based on a control signal from the control device 10. For example, the lighting devices 20a to 20c turn on or off the lighting unit based on a control signal from the control device 10, or dimm the lighting unit.

  The lighting devices 20a to 20c operate in the advertising mode until communication with the control device 10 is established. When the lighting devices 20a to 20c operate in the advertising mode, the lighting devices 20a to 20c continue to transmit identification information indicating itself at a predetermined interval.

  Note that the lighting system 1 may include one or two lighting devices. The lighting system 1 may include four or more lighting devices. The number of lighting devices provided in the lighting system 1 is not limited to a specific number.

Next, a case where communication is established between the control device 10 and the lighting device 20 will be described.
FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of the lighting system 1 when the control device 10 and the lighting device 20a establish communication.
As shown in FIG. 2, the control device 10 establishes communication with the lighting device 20a.
When the lighting devices 20a to 20c establish communication with the control device 10, they operate in the connection mode. The lighting devices 20a to 20c stop transmitting the identification information when operating in the connection mode.

In the example illustrated in FIG. 2, the lighting device 20 a has established communication with the control device 10, and has stopped transmitting identification information. In addition, the lighting devices 20b and 20c continue to transmit identification information.
Note that the control device 10 may establish communication simultaneously with the plurality of lighting devices 20.

Next, a configuration example of the control device 10 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the control device 10.
In the configuration example illustrated in FIG. 3, the control device 10 includes a CPU 11, a ROM 12, a RAM 13, an NVM 14, a communication unit 15, an operation unit 16, a display unit 17, and the like as a basic configuration. These units are connected to each other via a data bus. Note that the control device 10 may include a configuration as necessary in addition to the configuration illustrated in FIG. 3 or may exclude a specific configuration.

  The CPU 11 (processor) has a function of controlling the operation of the entire control device 10. The CPU 11 may include an internal cache and various interfaces. The CPU 11 implements various processes by executing programs stored in advance in the internal memory, the ROM 12 or the NVM 14.

  Note that some of the various functions realized by the CPU 11 executing the program may be realized by a hardware circuit. In this case, the CPU 11 controls functions executed by the hardware circuit.

  The ROM 12 is a non-volatile memory in which a control program and control data are stored in advance. The control program and control data stored in the ROM 12 are incorporated according to the specifications of the control device 10 in advance. ROM12 stores the program (for example, BIOS) etc. which control the circuit board of the control apparatus 10, for example.

  The RAM 13 is a volatile memory. The RAM 13 temporarily stores data being processed by the CPU 11. The RAM 13 stores various application programs based on instructions from the CPU 11. The RAM 13 may store data necessary for executing the application program, an execution result of the application program, and the like.

  The NVM 14 (storage unit) is a nonvolatile memory in which data can be written and rewritten. The NVM 14 is configured by, for example, a hard disk, SSD, EEPROM (registered trademark), flash memory, or the like. The NVM 14 stores a control program, an application, and various data according to the operation application of the control device 10.

  The communication unit 15 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the lighting devices 20a to 20c by wireless communication. The communication unit 15 is an interface that supports, for example, Bluetooth connection. Here, the communication unit 15 is assumed to support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication.

  Various operation instructions are input to the operation unit 16 by the operator of the control device 10. The operation unit 16 transmits an operation instruction signal input to the operator to the CPU 11. The operation unit 16 is, for example, a keyboard, a numeric keypad, and a touch panel.

  The display unit 17 is a display device that displays various information under the control of the CPU 11. The display unit 17 is, for example, a liquid crystal monitor. When the operation unit 16 is configured with a touch panel or the like, the display unit 17 may be formed integrally with the operation unit 16.

  Here, the operation unit 16 is configured by a touch panel and is formed integrally with the display unit 17.

  Next, configuration examples of the lighting devices 20a to 20c will be described. Since the illumination devices 20a to 20c have the same configuration, they will be described as the illumination device 20.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the lighting device 20.
As illustrated in FIG. 4, the lighting device 20 includes a CPU 21, a memory unit 22, a communication unit 23, a lighting unit 24, and the like. These units are connected to each other via a data bus. The lighting device 20 may include a configuration as necessary in addition to the configuration illustrated in FIG. 4 or may exclude a specific configuration.

  The CPU 21 (control unit) has a function of controlling the operation of the entire lighting device 20. The CPU 21 may include an internal cache and various interfaces. The CPU 21 implements various processes by executing a program stored in advance in the internal memory or the memory unit 22. The CPU 21 is, for example, a processor.

  Note that some of the various functions realized by the CPU 21 executing the program may be realized by a hardware circuit. In this case, the CPU 21 controls functions executed by the hardware circuit.

  The memory unit 22 (storage unit) includes a volatile memory and a nonvolatile memory. For example, the memory unit 22 stores a control program and control data in advance. The memory unit 22 temporarily stores data being processed by the CPU 21. For example, the memory unit 22 stores various application programs being executed based on instructions from the CPU 21. The memory unit 22 may store data necessary for executing the application program, the execution result of the application program, and the like.

  The memory unit 22 stores identification information indicating itself. The identification information is information that identifies the lighting device 20. For example, the identification information is a numerical sequence that identifies the lighting device 20, a character string, or a combination thereof. For example, the identification information is a MAC address or the like. The identification information is not limited to a specific configuration.

  The memory unit 22 may store identification information at the time of manufacture. Further, the memory unit 22 may update the identification information as appropriate.

  The memory unit 22 stores its own name. For example, the name is a name along the system format. The memory unit 22 may store a name at the time of manufacture. Further, the memory unit 22 may appropriately update the name in accordance with a user operation.

  The communication unit 23 (transmission unit, reception unit) is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the control device 10 by wireless communication. The communication unit 23 is an interface that supports, for example, Bluetooth connection. Here, it is assumed that the communication unit 23 supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication.

  The lighting unit 24 emits light based on a signal from the CPU 21. The lighting unit 24 performs light control based on a signal from the CPU 21. For example, the lighting unit 24 emits light when power is supplied from a power supply unit (not shown). The lighting unit 24 is composed of, for example, an incandescent bulb, a fluorescent lamp, or an LED.

Next, functions realized by the CPU 21 of the lighting device 20 will be described.
First, the CPU 21 has a function of transmitting identification information indicating itself at a predetermined interval.
As described above, when operating in the advertising mode, the CPU 21 transmits identification information at a predetermined interval. For example, the CPU 21 operates in an advertising mode after its power is turned on, restarted, or disconnected, and transmits identification information.

Further, the CPU 21 has a function of receiving a setting signal for setting a transmission time for transmitting the identification information (that is, a period from the start of transmission of the identification information to the end of the transmission).
For example, after establishing communication with the control device 10, the CPU 21 receives a setting signal for setting a transmission time from the control device 10. When receiving the setting signal, the CPU 21 stores the transmission time indicated by the setting signal in the memory unit 22 as the time for continuing the transmission.

Moreover, CPU21 has a function which transmits identification information until the set transmission time passes.
For example, the CPU 21 starts sending the identification information after turning on or restarting the CPU 21 or disconnecting the connection. When the CPU 21 starts transmitting the identification information, the CPU 21 starts counting time. When the count time reaches the transmission time, the CPU 21 stops transmitting the identification information.
In addition, CPU21 may transmit identification information until communication with the control apparatus 10 is established, when transmission time is not set.

  The CPU 21 has a function of receiving a request for acquiring a name from the control device 10 and transmitting the name to the control device 10 as a response to the request.

  For example, the CPU 21 receives a request through the communication unit 23. The CPU 21 compares the identification information stored in the request with its own identification information. CPU21 acquires an own name from the memory part 22, when both correspond. The CPU 21 generates a response including the acquired name. The CPU 21 transmits the response to the control device 10 through the communication unit 15.

Next, functions realized by the CPU 11 of the control device 10 will be described.
First, the CPU 11 has a function of receiving identification information transmitted from the lighting device 20 through the communication unit 15.
For example, the CPU 11 receives an operation for scanning identification information through the operation unit 16.

  FIG. 5 is an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 17 in order to accept an operation for scanning identification information. As shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 11 displays a scan icon 31 at the bottom of the display unit 17. The scan icon 31 is an icon that accepts an operation for scanning identification information.

The user taps the scan icon 31 and inputs an operation for scanning the identification information.
When the CPU 11 receives an operation for scanning the identification information, the CPU 11 starts receiving the identification information through the communication unit 15.

Further, the CPU 11 has a function of acquiring the name of the lighting device 20 that has transmitted the received identification information through the communication unit 15.
For example, the CPU 11 generates a request for acquiring a name and transmits the request through the communication unit 15. For example, the request stores identification information.

  The CPU 11 waits until a response to the request is received. When receiving the response, the CPU 11 extracts and acquires the name from the response.

Further, the CPU 11 has a function of displaying the lighting device 20 whose name has been acquired on the display unit 17.
For example, the CPU 11 displays the acquired name on the display unit 17 as information indicating the lighting device 20 that has acquired the name.

FIG. 6 is an example of a screen of the display unit 17 that displays the lighting device 20 whose name has been acquired. As shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 11 displays a table 32 indicating the name of the lighting device 20 on the display unit 17. Further, the CPU 11 sets a cell 33 that displays the name of the lighting device 20 in the table 32.
In the example illustrated in FIG. 6, the CPU 11 displays the name “lighting fixture” of the lighting device 20 in the cell 32 on the table 32.

Moreover, CPU11 has a function which establishes communication with the illuminating device 20 which has acquired the name.
For example, the CPU 11 receives an operation for establishing communication with the lighting device 20 through the operation unit 16. In the example illustrated in FIG. 6, the CPU 11 receives a tap on the cell 33 as an operation for establishing communication with the lighting device 20 displayed by the cell 33.

  When receiving the operation, the CPU 11 transmits a connection request to the lighting device 20 through the communication unit 15 according to the operation. The CPU 11 stands by until an ACK response to the connection request is received from the lighting device 20. The CPU 11 establishes communication with the lighting device 20 by receiving the ACK response.

Further, the CPU 11 has a function of transmitting a setting signal for setting the transmission time to the lighting device 20.
CPU11 designates transmission time (designation part). For example, the CPU 11 receives an operation for setting a transmission time. For example, the user inputs a transmission time necessary for the control device 10 to acquire a name from the lighting device 20.

  FIG. 7 is an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 17 in order to accept an operation for setting a transmission time. As shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 11 displays a pull-down 34. The CPU 11 displays the transmission time as a pull-down list of the pull-down 34. In the example illustrated in FIG. 7, the CPU 11 displays “5 minutes”, “10 minutes”, “20 minutes”, and “50 minutes” as a pull-down list.

Further, the CPU 11 displays a cancel icon 35 and an OK icon 36 at the bottom of the display unit 17.
The cancel icon 35 is an icon for accepting an operation indicating that the call time is not set.

  The OK icon 36 is an icon for accepting an operation for setting the transmission time displayed on the pull-down 34 to the lighting device 20.

  In addition, CPU11 may display the screen of FIG. 7, after accepting operation which selects the illuminating device 20 which sets transmission time.

The user taps the OK icon 36 and inputs an operation for setting the transmission time.
When the CPU 11 receives an operation for setting the transmission time, the CPU 11 generates a setting signal for storing the transmission time. The setting signal may store identification information of the lighting device 20 for setting the transmission time. When the setting signal is generated, the CPU 11 transmits the setting signal to the lighting device 20 through the communication unit 15.

Further, the CPU 11 has a function of hiding some of the lighting devices 20 whose names have been acquired.
For example, the CPU 11 receives a change in the display setting of the name of the lighting device 20. For example, the CPU 11 receives an operation for displaying or hiding the predetermined lighting device 20 as the display setting.
FIG. 8 is an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 17 in order to receive an operation for hiding the lighting device 20. For example, when the CPU 11 receives a tap to the cell 33 in the table 32, the CPU 11 displays the screen shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 11 displays an icon 38 a, an icon 38 b, an icon 39, and the like in the cell 33.

The icons 38a and 38b are icons for accepting a predetermined operation. For example, the icons 38a and 38b are icons that accept operations such as connection to the lighting device 20, on / off control, or dimming.
The icon 39 is an icon that accepts an operation to hide the lighting device 20.

The user inputs an operation of tapping the icon 38 to hide the lighting device 20.
When the CPU 11 receives an operation for hiding the lighting device 20, the CPU 11 hides the lighting device 20. For example, the CPU 11 deletes the cell 33 from the table 32.

  Further, the CPU 11 may store information indicating the lighting device 20 set to non-display in the NVM 14. The CPU 11 may continue to hide the name of the lighting device even if the name is acquired from the lighting device 20 in the next scan of identification information.

Further, the CPU 11 has a function of displaying the lighting device 20 again.
For example, the CPU 11 receives an operation for displaying the lighting device 20 that has been hidden.
In the example illustrated in FIG. 8, the CPU 11 displays a filter icon 37. The filter icon 37 is an icon for accepting an operation for displaying the lighting device 20 that has been hidden.

  For example, the filter icon 37 is an icon for switching between a state in which the lighting device 20 set to non-display is not displayed (filter on state) and a state in which the lighting device 20 set to non-display is displayed (filter off state). is there. For example, the filter icon 37 is an icon that sets a filter off state when tapped in the filter on state and sets a filter on state when tapped in the filter off state.

  For example, when the CPU 11 receives a tap on the filter icon 37 in the filter-on state, the CPU 11 displays it in a confirmation dialog box.

FIG. 9 is an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 17 when the CPU 11 receives a tap on the filter icon 37 in the filter-on state.
As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 11 displays a dialog box 40 on the display unit 17. When the CPU 11 receives a tap to “◯” in the dialog box 40, the CPU 11 sets the filter off state. That is, the CPU 11 displays the non-displayed lighting device 20 on the table 32.

Next, an operation example of the illumination system 1 will be described.
First, an operation example in which the lighting system 1 establishes a connection between the control device 10 and the lighting device 20 will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram for explaining an operation example in which the lighting system 1 establishes a connection between the control device 10 and the lighting device 20. Here, the control apparatus 10 shall establish a connection with the illuminating device 20a. For simplification, FIG. 10 shows an operation example of the control device 10, the lighting device 20a, and the lighting device 20b. The lighting device 20a includes a CPU 21a, a memory unit 22a, a communication unit 23a, a lighting unit 24a, and the like. The lighting device 20b includes a CPU 21b, a memory unit 22b, a communication unit 23b, a lighting unit 24b, and the like.

  First, the CPU 21a of the lighting device 20a starts transmitting identification information through the communication unit 23a (S11). Moreover, CPU21b of the illuminating device 20b starts transmission of the identification information through the communication part 23b (S12).

  The CPU 11 of the control device 10 starts scanning the identification information through the communication unit 15 (S13). For example, the CPU 11 starts scanning the identification information based on an operation from the user.

  When scanning of the identification information is started, the CPU 11 receives the identification information from the lighting device 20a through the communication unit 15 (S14). When receiving the identification information from the lighting device 20a, the CPU 11 receives the identification information from the lighting device 20b through the communication unit 15 (S15).

  When receiving the identification information from the lighting device 20b, the CPU 11 transmits a request for acquiring a name to the lighting device 20a through the communication unit 15 (S16).

  The CPU 21a of the lighting device 20a receives the request through the communication unit 23a. When receiving the request, the CPU 21a transmits a response including the name to the control device 10 through the communication unit 23a (S17).

  The CPU 11 of the control device 10 receives a response from the lighting device 20 a through the communication unit 15. When receiving the response from the lighting device 20a, the CPU 11 transmits a request for acquiring a name to the lighting device 20b through the communication unit 15 (S18).

  The CPU 21b of the lighting device 20b receives the request through the communication unit 23b. When receiving the request, the CPU 21b transmits a response including the name to the control device 10 through the communication unit 23b (S19).

  The CPU 11 of the control device 10 receives a response from the lighting device 20 b through the communication unit 15. When receiving the response from the lighting device 20b, the CPU 11 displays the name included in the response received from the lighting device 20a and the name included in the response received from the lighting device 20b on the display unit 17 (S20).

  When both names are displayed on the display unit 17, the CPU 11 transmits a connection request to the lighting device 20a through the communication unit 15 (S21). For example, the CPU 11 receives an operation for connecting to the lighting device 20a through the operation unit 16, and transmits a connection request to the lighting device 20a.

  The CPU 21a of the lighting device 20a receives a connection request from the control device 10 through the communication unit 23a. When receiving the connection request from the control device 10, the CPU 21a transmits an ACK response to the control device 10 through the communication unit 23a (S22).

  The CPU 11 of the control device 10 receives an ACK response from the lighting device 20a through the communication unit 15 (S23). When receiving the ACK response from the lighting device 20a, the CPU 11 operates in the connection mode (S23).

  When the CPU 21a of the lighting device 20a transmits an ACK response to the control device 10 through the communication unit 15, the CPU 21a operates in the connection mode (S24).

The lighting system 1 establishes communication between the control device 10 and the lighting device 20a by the above operation.
In addition, CPU11 of the control apparatus 10 may transmit the request | requirement which acquires a name to the lighting equipment 20a, after receiving identification information from the lighting equipment 20a.

Next, an operation example in which the control device 10 displays the name of the lighting device 20 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example in which the control device 10 displays the name of the lighting device 20.

  First, the CPU 11 of the control device 10 starts scanning identification information through the communication unit 15 (S31) (corresponding to S13). When scanning of identification information is started, the CPU 11 determines whether identification information has been received through the communication unit 15 (S32).

If it is determined that the identification information has not been received (S32, NO), the CPU 11 returns to S32.
If it is determined that the identification information has been received (S32, YES) (corresponding to S14 or S15), the CPU 11 transmits a request for acquiring a name to the lighting device 20 indicated by the identification information through the communication unit 15 (S33) (S16). Or corresponding to S18).

  When the request is transmitted to the lighting device 20, the CPU 11 determines whether a response including a name is received from the lighting device 20 through the communication unit 15 (S34). When it is determined that a response has been received (S34, YES) (corresponding to S17 or S19), the CPU 11 displays the name included in the response on the display unit 17 (S35) (corresponding to S20).

  When it is determined that the response is not received (S34, NO) (for example, when the response is not received for a predetermined time) or when the name included in the response is displayed on the display unit 17 (S35), the CPU 11 performs the operation. finish.

  In addition, CPU11 may perform S33 thru | or S35 regarding each identification information, when several identification information is received. Moreover, CPU11 may perform S33 thru | or S35 regarding each identification information simultaneously in parallel.

Next, an operation example in which the illumination system 1 sets a transmission time in the illumination device 20 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram for explaining an operation example in which the illumination system 1 sets a transmission time in the illumination device 20. Here, the illumination system 1 shall set transmission time to the illuminating device 20a. In addition, it is assumed that the control device 10 has established communication with the lighting devices 20a and 20b.

  First, the CPU 11 of the control device 10 accepts an operation for setting a transmission time in the lighting device 20a through the operation unit 16 (S41). When the operation is accepted, the CPU 11 transmits a setting signal for setting the transmission time indicated by the operation to the lighting device 20a through the communication unit 15 (S42).

  The CPU 21a of the lighting device 20a receives a setting signal from the control device 10 through the communication unit 23a. When receiving the setting signal, the CPU 21a stores the setting time indicated by the setting signal in the memory unit 22a as the time for continuing the transmission (S43). When the set time is stored in the memory unit 22a, the CPU 21a transmits an ACK response through the communication unit 23a (S44).

  Here, it is assumed that the lighting devices 20a and 20b disconnect or restart the communication with the control device 10.

  The CPU 21a of the lighting device 20a starts transmitting identification information through the communication unit 23a (S45). Further, the CPU 21b of the lighting device 20b starts to transmit identification information through the communication unit 23b (S46).

  The CPU 21a of the lighting device 20a stops the transmission of the identification information through the communication unit 23a when the transmission time stored as the time for continuing the transmission to the memory unit 22 after the transmission of the identification information has elapsed (S47).

  In addition, CPU21b of the illuminating device 20b continues transmission of the identification information through the communication part 23b.

  The lighting system configured as described above can set a time for continuously transmitting the identification information to the lighting device according to the user's operation. The lighting device starts transmitting the identification information after the connection is disconnected, after starting or after restarting, and stops transmitting the identification information after a set time has elapsed. As a result, the lighting system can limit the time when the lighting device transmits the identification information. Therefore, the lighting system can reduce the risk that the identification information is illegally displayed on the control device, and can improve the security.

  In addition, the lighting system can cause the control device to display a lighting device that transmits a response indicating the name to the control device among the lighting devices that are transmitting the identification information. Therefore, the lighting system can present a connectable lighting device to the user.

Further, the lighting system can prevent a specific lighting device from being displayed on the control device in accordance with a user operation. Therefore, the lighting system can prevent unnecessary information from being displayed by the control device having a limited display area. Moreover, the lighting system can improve usability by not displaying unnecessary information.
(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described.
The lighting system 1 according to the second embodiment is different from the lighting system 1 according to the first embodiment in that the name of the lighting device 20 with which the control device 10 has established communication in the past is displayed on the display unit 17. Therefore, about other points, the same numerals are attached and detailed explanation is omitted.

Next, an operation example of the CPU 11 of the control device 10 will be described.
First, the CPU 11 has a function of storing, in the NVM 14, the identification information and name of the lighting device 20 that has established communication through the communication unit 15.
For example, when establishing communication with the lighting device 20 through the communication unit 15, the CPU 11 stores the identification information and name of the lighting device 20 with which communication has been established in the NVM 14 as the identification information and name of the lighting device 20.

  Note that the CPU 11 may store the identification information of the lighting device 20 in the NVM 14 when the communication with the lighting device 20 is disconnected.

Further, the CPU 11 has a function of displaying on the display unit 17 the name of the lighting device 20 that has established communication in the past on the display unit 17.
For example, the CPU 11 compares the identification information received this time with the identification information (past identification information) of the lighting device 20 that has established communication in the past. CPU11 acquires the name corresponding to the said identification information from NVM14, when there exists identification information which was not received this time in the past identification information. The CPU 11 grays out the acquired name and displays it on the table 32.

Further, the CPU 11 extracts the identification information for which the current name could not be acquired from the past identification information. The CPU 11 acquires a name corresponding to the extracted identification information from the NVM 14. The CPU 11 grays out the acquired name and displays it on the table 32.
That is, the CPU 11 displays the name of the lighting device 20 with which communication has been established in the past in a display format corresponding to the reception of the name.

  Note that the CPU 11 may display information on the display unit 17 with information indicating that the name cannot be connected. The display method of the name of the lighting device 20 with which the CPU 11 has established communication in the past is not limited to a specific configuration.

Next, an operation example in which the CPU 11 displays the name of the lighting device 20 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example in which the CPU 11 displays the name of the lighting device 20. Description of operations similar to those in FIG. 11 is omitted.

  If it is determined that the identification information has been received (S32, YES), the CPU 11 determines whether there is identification information that has not been received this time among the past identification information (S51). If it is determined that there is identification information that has not been received (S51, YES), the CPU 11 grays out the name corresponding to the identification information and displays it on the display unit 17 (S52). When it is determined that there is no identification information that has not been received (S51, NO), or when the name corresponding to the identification information is grayed out and displayed on the display unit 17, the CPU 11 proceeds to S33.

  If it determines with not receiving a response (S34, NO), CPU11 will determine whether the identification information of the illuminating device 20 which did not respond is contained in the past identification information (S53). When it is determined that the identification information of the lighting device 20 that has not responded is included in the past identification information (S53, YES), the CPU 11 grays out the name corresponding to the identification information and displays it on the display unit 17 (S54). . When it is determined that the identification information of the lighting device 20 that did not respond is not included in the past identification information (S53, NO), or when the name corresponding to the identification information is grayed out and displayed on the display unit 17, The CPU 11 ends the operation.

  In addition, CPU11 may perform S53 and S54 regarding each identification information, when several identification information is received. Further, the CPU 11 may execute S53 and S54 for each piece of identification information in parallel.

  Further, the CPU 11 may receive an identification number for a predetermined period. The CPU 11 may proceed to S51 and subsequent steps after a predetermined period has elapsed.

  The lighting system configured as described above can display names of lighting devices to which the control device 10 has been connected in the past. As a result, the lighting system can present the name of the lighting device that has been connected to the user even when the identification information and name of the lighting device that has been connected in the past cannot be acquired.

  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 novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Lighting system, 10 ... Control apparatus, 11 ... CPU, 14 ... NVM, 15 ... Communication part, 16 ... Operation part, 17 ... Display part, 20 (20a thru | or 20c) ... Lighting apparatus, 21 (21a and 21b) ... CPU, 23 (23a thru | or 23b) ... communication part, 24 ... lighting part.

Claims (13)

A designation unit for designating a transmission time of identification information transmitted from a device that can be controlled by wireless communication;
A communication unit for transmitting a setting signal for setting the transmission time to the device;
A control device comprising: The designation unit receives an input of the outgoing time,
The control device according to claim 1. A storage unit for storing the name of the device;
A display unit for displaying the name of the device,
The communication unit receives the identification information, transmits a request to acquire the name of the device to the device, and receives the name of the device from the device as a response to the request.
The control device according to claim 1 or 2. The designation unit receives a change in display setting of the name of the device, the display setting indicates display or non-display,
The display unit displays the name of the device based on the display setting.
The control device according to claim 3. The display unit displays the name of the device stored in the storage unit in a display format according to reception of the name.
The control device according to claim 3 or 4. The device includes a lighting unit that emits light.
The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The communication unit supports Bluetooth connection.
The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. A receiving unit for receiving a setting signal for setting the transmission time of the identification information by wireless communication;
A storage unit for storing the transmission time;
A control unit that controls transmission of identification information based on the transmission time;
A transmission unit for transmitting the identification information based on transmission control by the control unit by wireless communication;
Equipment with. The control unit starts counting time after startup or after wireless communication with another device is disconnected, and continues to transmit the identification information until the count time reaches the transmission time.
The device according to claim 8. With a lighting part that emits light,
The apparatus according to claim 8 or 9. The transmission unit or the reception unit supports Bluetooth connection.
The device according to any one of claims 8 to 10. A system comprising a control device and a device that can be controlled by wireless communication,
The controller is
A designation unit for designating a transmission time of identification information transmitted from the device;
A communication unit for transmitting a setting signal for setting the transmission time to the device;
With
The equipment is
A receiving unit for receiving the setting signal by wireless communication;
A storage unit for storing the transmission time;
A control unit that controls transmission of identification information based on the transmission time;
A transmission unit for transmitting the identification information based on transmission control by the control unit by wireless communication;
Comprising
system. A program that runs on a control device,
To the processor,
Specify the transmission time of identification information transmitted from devices that can be controlled by wireless communication,
Transmitting a setting signal for setting the transmission time to the device;
program.