JP2022147853A - Setting device, illumination system, search method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a setting device and the like capable of easily finding a piece of lighting equipment with an incorrect pairing setting.SOLUTION: A setting device 10 is capable of performing pairing setting of one or more pieces of lighting equipment 30 and a controller (illumination controller 20) that is capable of controlling one or more pieces of lighting equipment 30. And the setting device 10 is configured so as to, after performing the pairing setting, search whether or not one or more lighting equipment 30 is paired with an incorrect controller (illumination controller 20) by changing the illumination status of at least some pieces of lighting equipment 30 out of the one or more pieces of lighting equipment 30.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present disclosure relates to a setting machine, lighting system, search method, and program.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a wireless system that performs pairing setting between a wireless adapter and a wireless device such as a lighting fixture that wirelessly communicates with the wireless adapter.

This wireless system includes a wireless adapter that performs pairing with at least one wireless device, and a setting device that determines pairing with one or more wireless devices for each of the plurality of wireless adapters. .

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-5209

In the conventional wireless system, after installing multiple lighting fixtures in a facility, etc., a worker creates a light distribution diagram that matches the layout of the multiple lighting fixtures while checking where the multiple lighting fixtures are located. In some cases, a mapping setting is performed, and a pairing setting is performed between a plurality of lighting devices and access points. However, in large-scale facilities, etc., a plurality of wireless systems each including a plurality of lighting fixtures and wireless adapters may be introduced. In this case, in a large-scale facility or the like, more than 1,000 lighting fixtures may be paired with another wireless system by mistake. If paired by mistake, you'll need to find out which luminaires are paired with other wireless systems. In this case, there is a method of forcibly canceling the pairing settings of all lighting fixtures and redoing the pairing settings, but such a correction requires time and man-hours.

Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a setting device, a lighting system, a search method, and a program that can easily find a lighting device that is erroneously paired.

In order to achieve the above object, a setting machine according to an aspect of the present disclosure can perform pairing setting between one or more lighting devices and a controller capable of controlling the one or more lighting devices. wherein, after performing the pairing setting, the setting device changes the lighting state of at least a part of the one or more lighting devices to change the one or more lighting devices. Find out if the device is paired with another controller than the controller.

In order to achieve the above object, a lighting system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: one or more lighting devices; a controller capable of controlling the one or more lighting devices; a setting device capable of performing pairing setting with the above lighting devices, and after performing the pairing setting, the setting device enables at least a part of the one or more lighting devices. It is searched for whether or not the one or more lighting devices are paired with a controller different from the controller by selecting and changing the lighting state of the selected lighting devices.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, a search method according to an aspect of the present disclosure sets pairing between one or more lighting devices and a controller capable of controlling the one or more lighting devices. Later, by changing the lighting state of at least some of the one or more lighting devices, it is determined whether the one or more lighting devices are paired with a controller other than the controller. Explore.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, a program according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a program for causing a computer to execute a search method.

The lighting system and the like according to the present disclosure can easily discover lighting devices that are incorrectly paired.

FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of a lighting system according to an embodiment. FIG. 1B is a block diagram illustrating a lighting system according to an embodiment; FIG. 1C is a diagram showing how the search mode of the lighting system according to the embodiment is executed. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a method of correcting pairing settings when a lighting device is erroneously paired with a lighting controller in a different hierarchy. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating processing of the lighting system according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating processing of the setting machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the display unit while the search mode is being executed. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of another image displayed on the display unit while the search mode is being executed. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an illumination system according to another modification.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples. Numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement positions and connection forms of components, steps, order of steps, and the like shown in the following embodiments are examples, and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Further, among the constituent elements in the following embodiments, constituent elements not described in independent claims will be described as optional constituent elements.

Each figure is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily strictly illustrated. Moreover, in each figure, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected with respect to substantially the same structure, and the overlapping description may be abbreviate|omitted or simplified.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment)
<Configuration: lighting system 1>
First, configuration of setting device 10, illumination system 1, search method, and program according to the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 1A is a diagram schematically showing a lighting system 1 according to an embodiment. FIG. 1B is a block diagram showing the lighting system 1 according to the embodiment. In FIG. 1B, the wireless controller 29 is omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the lighting system 1 is a system capable of controlling a plurality of lighting devices 30 arranged in each indoor space such as each floor and each room in a facility such as a building.

In the lighting system 1 according to the present embodiment, one or more lighting devices 30 out of the plurality of lighting devices 30 and one lighting controller 20 out of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 are paired, whereby one or more The illumination device 30 is collectively controlled. In addition, when a plurality of lighting controllers 20 are present, the lighting system 1 collectively controls a plurality of lighting devices 30 paired with the plurality of lighting controllers 20 . In the lighting system 1 , a mapping setting that links (associates) each position of the plurality of lighting devices 30 that are actually provided with each of the plurality of lighting devices 30 is performed. Here, the mapping setting includes position information indicating the respective positions of the plurality of lighting devices 30 that are actually installed, and the plurality of lighting devices 30 shown in a lighting arrangement diagram 13a such as FIG. 5 to be described later. is associated with each unique address.

As described above, in the lighting system 1, a plurality of sets of systems in which one or more lighting devices 30 and one lighting controller 20 are paired are controlled individually or collectively. can be controlled.

The control of the plurality of lighting devices 30 includes, for example, a schedule related to lighting, a degree of dimming, a change in the degree of toning, and the like. In this embodiment, one of the indoor spaces will be described as an example. Although the case where one or more lighting devices 30 are arranged in one indoor space is illustrated, one lighting device 30 out of the one or more lighting devices 30 will be described unless otherwise specified.

The lighting system 1 includes a wireless controller 29 , a lighting controller 20 , a plurality of lighting devices 30 and a setting device 10 . In addition, although the lighting system 1 is configured to include a plurality of lighting controllers 20 in the present embodiment, it may be configured to include one lighting controller 20 .

In the lighting system 1 , the setting device 10 is used for pairing setting and mapping setting. Therefore, the setting device 10 can communicate with the wireless controller 29 and the plurality of lighting controllers 20 . Also, each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 can communicate with one or more lighting devices 30 among the plurality of lighting devices 30 . The setting device 10 directly communicates with each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 to perform pairing setting between the lighting device 30 and the lighting controller 20, mapping setting, and control of the lighting device 30. may be able to Note that in this case, the lighting system 1 does not have to include the wireless controller 29 .

Note that the lighting controller 20 and the wireless controller 29 may be configured as one communication device. In this case, the lighting system 1 may comprise multiple communication devices.

[Wireless controller 29]
The wireless controller 29 is configured to communicate with each of the multiple lighting controllers 20 . Specifically, the wireless controller 29 is wire-connected to the lighting controller 20 via a two-wire signal line. That is, the wireless controller 29 is configured to be able to communicate bidirectionally with each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 through wired communication. In the present embodiment, communication is performed between the wireless controller 29 and each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 using, for example, transmission signals composed of bipolar time-division multiplex signals. For example, the wireless controller 29 transmits transmission signals to each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 via signal lines. Also, the wireless controller 29 receives transmission signals from each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 via signal lines. By communicating with each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20, the wireless controller 29 collectively interlocks a plurality of sets of one or more lighting devices 30 paired in correspondence with the lighting controllers 20 or For individual control, control information is output as a transmission signal, for example. As a result, the wireless controller 29 can control the plurality of lighting devices 30 via each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20, for example, to change the schedule, dimming level, and toning level of the lighting devices 30. can.

[Setting machine 10]
The setting machine 10 is a portable terminal such as a tablet terminal or a smart phone. The setting device 10 is configured to be able to bidirectionally transmit and receive signals by wireless communication with the plurality of lighting controllers 20 , with the plurality of lighting devices 30 , and with the wireless controller 29 . In the present embodiment, the communication method between the lighting controller 20 and the setting device 10 and between the lighting device 30 and the setting device 10 is, for example, Zigbee (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or Bluetooth. It is a communication method using short-range wireless communication such as (registered trademark) communication and specified low-power wireless communication.

The setting device 10 also displays a setting image for setting the pairing between the lighting controller 20 and one or more lighting devices 30, and a lighting wiring diagram 13a for setting the mapping.

In addition, the setting device 10 performs pairing setting between each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 and one or more lighting devices 30 among the plurality of lighting devices 30 according to the operator's operation input. That is, the setting device 10 determines pairing with one or more lighting devices 30 that can communicate with the lighting controller 20 among the plurality of lighting devices 30 for each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 . For example, the setting device 10 extracts one or more lighting devices 30 that can communicate with one lighting controller 20 from a plurality of lighting devices 30 . The setting machine 10 performs this extraction for each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 . The setting device 10 determines one or more lighting devices 30 to be paired with the lighting controller 20 among all the lighting devices 30 extracted as pairing setting candidates by the operator's operation input.

After the mapping setting or pairing setting of the lighting device 30, the setting machine 10 receives the operator's operation input to generate control information, or acquires the control information from an external device to control it. It may be possible to store information and control the lighting device 30 according to the stored control information.

In this embodiment, the setting device 10 performs mapping setting and pairing setting with the lighting device 30 via the lighting controller 20 as an example. Note that the setting device 10 may perform mapping setting and pairing setting with the lighting device 30 via the wireless controller 29 and the lighting controller 20 .

Further, the setting device 10 performs mapping setting that associates position information, which is information indicating the position of each of the one or more lighting devices 30, with the unique addresses of the one or more lighting devices 30 shown in the lighting arrangement drawing 13a. It is possible to For example, when setting the mapping, the operator selects the unique address of the lighting device 30 displayed on the display unit 13 of the setting machine 10, and selects one or more lighting devices 30 corresponding to the selected unique address. By changing the lighting state of at least part of the lighting devices 30, the unique address of the lighting device 30 and the position of the lighting device 30 can be recognized. Therefore, the operator operates the setting device 10 to set the position information of the lighting device 30 and the unique address of the lighting device 30 whose lighting state is changed.

In addition, the setting device 10 changes the lighting state of at least a part of the one or more lighting devices 30 in the pairing setting between the one or more lighting devices 30 and the lighting controller 20, so that the lighting device 10 A search is made as to whether or not the lighting device 30 described above is paired with a lighting controller 20 different from the lighting controller 20 . That is, the setting device 10 searches for the erroneously paired lighting device 30 by executing the search mode for searching for the erroneously paired lighting device 30 . Another lighting controller 20 is an example of another controller.

Specifically, the setting device 10 selects the pairing setting from the list in which the lighting controller 20 and one or more lighting devices 30 constituting the group of lighting devices 30 shown in the lighting arrangement drawing 13a are paired. At least some of the lighting devices 30 are selected from the total number n (n is a natural number), that is, the first selection is performed to select the unique address of the lighting device 30 (however, the number of lighting devices is less than the decimal point). rounded up.). In the present embodiment, in the first selection, 1/2 of the total number n of the paired lighting devices 30 are selected, that is, the first selection of selecting the unique address of the lighting device 30 is performed. (However, the numbers below the decimal point are rounded up.) Note that the setting device 10 may display one or more lighting devices 30 corresponding to one lighting controller 20 separately in the list, and all of the plurality of lighting devices 30 corresponding to the plurality of lighting controllers 20 may be displayed in the list. may be displayed on the list.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1C, the setting machine 10 changes the lighting state of the first selected n/2 lighting devices 30 via the lighting controller 20 when executing the search mode. That is, the setting device 10 outputs an instruction (illumination state change instruction) for changing the illumination state of the first selected n/2 lighting devices 30 via the illumination controller 20 . Changing the lighting state of the lighting devices 30 means, for example, blinking or turning on if n/2 lighting devices 30 are off, turning off if n/2 lighting devices 30 are on, blinking, changing color temperature or changing brightness. FIG. 1C is a diagram showing how the search mode of the lighting system 1 according to the embodiment is executed.

Further, the setting machine 10 changes the lighting state of the first selected n/2 lighting devices 30 via the lighting controller 20, and then changes the lighting conditions of the first selected n/2 lighting devices. 30 or the remaining (non-selected) n/2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected in the first selection, further select 1/2 lighting devices 30, that is, select the unique address of the lighting device 30 (However, the numbers below the decimal point are rounded up.). That is, when the setting device 10 changes the lighting state of the first selected n/2 lighting devices 30 via the lighting controller 20, If the illumination state of the lighting devices 30 does not change (react), the n/2 lighting devices 30 included in the first selection are further reduced to 1/2, and n/4 lighting devices 30 are added. Election (second election) is performed (however, the numbers below the decimal point are rounded up). The setting device 10 outputs a lighting state change instruction for changing the lighting state of the second selected lighting device 30 via the lighting controller 20 .

In this manner, the setting device 10 repeats selecting the lighting device 30 by further reducing the number of the lighting devices 30 by half each time the second selection is performed. Further, if the lighting state of one or more lighting devices 30 out of the n/2 lighting devices 30 does not change after selecting n/4 lighting devices 30, the setting device 10 further selects 1/4 lighting devices 30. Select n/8 lighting devices 30 which are two (rounded up after the decimal point). The setting machine 10 repeats the second selection until the lighting devices 30 whose lighting state has not changed are narrowed down by the operator's operation input. n is the number of times the second selection is repeated, and is a natural number of 1 or more.

Further, when the setting device 10 outputs a lighting state change instruction to change the lighting state of the first selected n/2 lighting devices 30, all the lighting devices 30 of the n/2 lighting devices 30 If the lighting state of the operator changes, the operator can visually recognize this, so by operating the setting machine 10, the remaining n / 2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected first A second selection is performed to further select 1/2 of the lighting devices 30 from among them (however, the numbers after the decimal point are rounded up). That is, when the lighting conditions of all the lighting devices 30 of the n/2 lighting devices 30 have changed, the setting device 10 , and then search to see if the remaining n/2 lighting devices 30 are correctly paired.

By repeating such a search, even if pairing is erroneously set, the erroneously paired lighting device 30 can be reliably narrowed down from the plurality of paired lighting devices 30. search for lighting devices 30 that are paired with each other can be minimized.

After the lighting device 30 is paired, the setting device 10 receives an operation input from the operator to generate control information, acquires control information from an external device, and stores the control information. , the lighting device 30 may be controlled according to the stored control information.

The setting device 10 has a first communication section 11 , a first storage section 12 , a display section 13 , an operation input section 14 and a first processing section 15 .

The first communication unit 11 is a communication interface for communicating with each of the multiple lighting controllers 20 and each of the multiple lighting devices 30 . The communication method by the first communication unit 11 is, for example, a communication method such as short-range wireless communication, infrared communication, or mobile communication for mobile phones.

A program to be executed by the first processing unit 15 is stored in the first storage unit 12 . The program includes the search mode described above. In addition, the acquired control information and the like may be periodically stored in the first storage unit 12 . Further, in the first storage unit 12, as information used for mapping setting and pairing setting, for example, a lighting arrangement drawing 13a, identification information that is the unique address of each of the plurality of lighting devices 30, and information of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 Identification information or the like, which is a unique address for each, is stored. The identification information of the lighting device 30 is, for example, a Mac (Media Access Control address) address assigned in advance to the lighting device 30, or the like. The identification information of the lighting controller 20 is, for example, a Mac address assigned in advance to the lighting controller 20, a communication address, or the like.

Also, the first storage unit 12 is configured by, for example, an electrically rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory. Therefore, the first storage unit 12 includes primary storage devices such as RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read Only Memory). The first storage unit 12 may include secondary storage devices such as flash memory, HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and SSD (Solid State Drive), and tertiary storage devices such as optical discs and SD cards.

The display unit 13 is, for example, a display such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) panel. For example, the display unit 13 displays one or more lights from among the plurality of lighting controllers 20 extracted as candidates for pairing between one or more lighting devices 30 and the lighting controller 20 from among the plurality of lighting devices 30. A list of controllers 20 is displayed. Accordingly, the operator can select one or more lighting controllers 20 from among the plurality of lighting controllers 20 and simultaneously view a plurality of the light distribution drawings 13a and the like.

The display unit 13 displays, on the screen, the layout of each indoor space, the lighting arrangement diagram 13a, which is a diagram in which the plurality of lighting devices 30 and the plurality of lighting controllers 20 are virtually arranged. In other words, the display unit 13 displays a lighting distribution diagram 13a, a setting image for mapping setting and pairing setting, and the like. The operator confirms the lighting arrangement diagram 13a displayed on the display unit 13 to confirm whether the mapping settings of the plurality of lighting devices 30 are correct, or to check whether the plurality of lighting devices 30 and the plurality of lighting controllers 20 are correctly set. , and controls a plurality of lighting devices 30. The display unit 13 highlights the icon shown in the light distribution drawing 13a when the icon is selected.

Further, the display unit 13 can switch the light distribution drawing 13a and the like by switching the display of the icon. For example, for each lighting controller 20, it is possible to switch the lighting arrangement diagram 13a showing one or more lighting devices 30 paired.

The display unit 13 is, for example, a display such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) panel. For example, the display unit 13 displays one or more lights from among the plurality of lighting controllers 20 extracted as candidates for pairing between one or more lighting devices 30 and the lighting controller 20 from among the plurality of lighting devices 30. A list of controllers 20 is displayed.

The operation input unit 14 is an input interface that receives operator's operation input. Specifically, when a touch panel display is mounted on the operation input unit 14 , the touch panel display functions as the display unit 13 and the operation input unit 14 . Note that the operation input unit 14 is not limited to a touch panel display, and may be a keyboard, pointing device, mechanical switch, or the like.

Further, the operation input unit 14 receives an operation input indicating an instruction to repeat the second selection when there is an erroneously paired lighting device 30 during execution of the search mode. Alternatively, if there is no lighting device 30 for which pairing has been set by mistake, an operation input indicating an instruction to end the second selection is accepted.

For example, when the search mode is executed, the worker taps the icon displayed on the display unit 13 and inputs an operation to the operation input unit 14, thereby executing the first selection and the second selection. can. Further, when the search mode is executed, the operator selects a dialog displayed on the display unit 13 to input an operation to the operation input unit 14, thereby executing the first selection and the second selection. can.

When the pairing setting is erroneously set and the pairing setting is changed from another lighting controller 20 paired with the lighting device 30 to the original lighting controller 20, the operation input unit 14 is operated by the operator, for example. Accepting an input allows modification from another lighting controller 20 to the original lighting controller 20 . As a result, even the lighting device 30 that has been paired with another lighting controller 20 by mistake can be paired with the original lighting controller 20 .

In addition, when all the lighting devices 30 and the lighting controller 20 are correctly paired, the operation input unit 14 accepts the operator's operation input to issue an instruction to generate control information and control from an external device. For example, it outputs an instruction to acquire information to the first processing unit 15 .

The first processing unit 15 is a control circuit that controls each unit of the setting device 10 . The first processing unit 15 has a processor or the like, and the processor executes programs stored in the first storage unit 12 to perform various controls. The processor is configured by an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), or an SOC (System on a Chip).

As preprocessing for attempting pairing setting, the first processing unit 15 transmits, via the first communication unit 11, a signal requesting transmission of the unique address of each of the plurality of lighting devices 30, which is the identification information of the setting device 10. Send a broadcast request signal containing As a response to the request signal, the first processing unit 15 acquires the unique address of each of the multiple lighting devices 30 via the first communication unit 11 .

In addition, the first processing unit 15 can broadcast a request signal, which is a signal requesting transmission of the unique address of each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20, via the first communication unit 11 as preprocessing for attempting pairing setting. Send. As a response to the request signal, the first processing unit 15 acquires the unique address of each of the multiple lighting controllers 20 via the first communication unit 11 .

Further, the first processing unit 15 can execute the above-described search mode when the operation input unit 14 receives an operation input.

[Lighting controller 20]
The lighting controller 20, together with the wireless controller 29, is an access point that communicably connects one or more lighting devices 30 and the setting device 10, a wireless adapter, and the like. A lighting controller 20 is provided in each of a plurality of preset areas. For example, the lighting controller 20 is provided for each of a plurality of areas such as one room or floor within the facility. Therefore, the lighting controller 20 can control one or more lighting devices 30 arranged for each area. The lighting controller 20 is an example of a controller.

The lighting controller 20 is configured to be able to bidirectionally transmit and receive signals to and from one or more lighting devices 30 through wireless communication. That is, the lighting controller 20 performs wired communication with the wireless controller 29 , and performs wireless communication with one or more lighting devices 30 and with the setting device 10 . When the wireless controller 29 controls the lighting devices 30, the lighting controller 20 receives the control information transmitted by the wireless controller 29, and transmits the received control information to one or more lighting devices 30 paired with itself. Send.

The lighting controller 20 has a second communication section 22 , a second processing section 23 and a second storage section 24 . Although not shown, the lighting controller 20 also has a wired communication unit for communicating with the wireless controller 29 . The wired communication unit is connected to the wireless controller 29 via a signal line so as to be capable of wired communication. The wired communication unit bidirectionally transmits and receives transmission signals through wired communication with the wireless controller 29 .

The second communication unit 22 is a communication interface for communicating with the setting device 10 and with the plurality of lighting devices 30 . The second communication unit 22 bidirectionally transmits and receives signals to and from the setting device 10 and one or more lighting devices 30 out of the plurality of lighting devices 30 by wireless communication. The communication method by the second communication unit 22 is, for example, a communication method such as short-range wireless communication, infrared communication, or mobile communication for mobile phones.

The second processing unit 23 is a control circuit that controls each unit of the lighting controller 20 such as the second communication unit 22 . The second processing unit 23 has a processor or the like, and the processor executes programs stored in the second storage unit 24 to perform various controls. A processor is configured by an MPU, CPU, DSP, SOC, or the like.

When the second processing unit 23 receives a request signal from the setting device 10 via the second communication unit 22 when performing pairing setting, the second processing unit 23 responds to the request signal by displaying the lighting stored in the second storage unit 24. A unique address of the controller 20 is transmitted to the setting device 10 via the second communication section 22 .

The second storage unit 24 stores programs and the like to be executed by the second processing unit 23 . Further, the second storage unit 24 stores the lighting layout drawing 13a, the unique address of the lighting controller 20, and the like. The second storage unit 24 also stores setting information and the like regarding the lighting device 30 for which mapping setting and pairing setting have been made.

Further, the second storage unit 24 is composed of, for example, an electrically rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory. Therefore, the second storage unit 24 includes primary storage devices such as RAM and ROM, for example. The second storage unit 24 may also include secondary storage devices such as HDDs and SSDs, and tertiary storage devices such as optical discs and SD cards.

[Lighting device 30]
The lighting device 30 is a base light or the like installed on the ceiling of the indoor space to illuminate the indoor space, and is controlled by the lighting controller 20 to emit light. Communication between the lighting device 30 and the lighting controller 20 is, for example, wireless communication, but may be wired communication. The form of the lighting device 30 is not particularly limited, and may be a ceiling light, a downlight, a spotlight, or the like.

The illumination device 30 has a dimming control function and a toning control function. Specifically, the illumination device 30 changes the luminance (brightness) and the light color (color temperature) of the light emitted by the illumination device 30 .

The illumination device 30 has a light emitting module 31 , a third processing section 32 , a third storage section 33 , a third communication section 34 and a power supply section 35 .

The light emitting module 31 has one or more light emitting elements. In this embodiment, a plurality of light emitting modules 31 are provided. The light emitting element is, for example, a SMD (Surface Mount Device) type LED element in which an LED (Light Emitting Diode) is packaged. The light emitting module 31 emits light according to an instruction from the third processing section 32 based on the control information. The control information is information including various parameters for lighting control of the lighting device 30 . The light-emitting module 31 has three-color RGB light-emitting elements, emits three-color monochromatic light of red light, blue light, and green light, and is obtained by dimming these three-color monochromatic lights. It emits colored light or white light.

The third processing unit 32 is a control circuit that controls each unit of the lighting device 30 . The third processing unit 32 has a processor or the like, and the processor executes programs stored in the third storage unit 33 to perform various controls. A processor is configured by an MPU, CPU, DSP, SOC, or the like. The program may also contain control information.

The third processing section 32 controls the light emitting module 31 . Specifically, the third processing unit 32 acquires the control information, and controls the light emission mode of the light emitted by the light emitting module 31 so as to light in the light emission mode according to the acquired control information. For example, the third processing unit 32 controls the lighting and extinguishing of the light emitted by the light emitting module 31, controls the luminance to be changed, and controls the light color to be changed. Note that the control information may be acquired from an external device via the third communication unit 34 or may be acquired from the third storage unit 33 .

When the third processing unit 32 receives a request signal from the setting device 10 via the second communication unit 22, the third processing unit 32 responds to the request signal with the unique MAC address of the lighting device 30 stored in the third storage unit 33. The address is transmitted to the setting device 10 via the third communication section 34 .

A program to be executed by the third processing unit 32 is stored in the third storage unit 33 . In addition, the acquired control information and the like are periodically stored in the third storage unit 33 . The third storage unit 33 also stores a unique address such as the MAC address of the lighting device 30 as information used for pairing setting.

Further, the third storage unit 33 is composed of, for example, an electrically rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory. Therefore, the third storage unit 33 includes primary storage devices such as RAM and ROM, for example. Further, the third storage unit 33 may include secondary storage devices such as HDD and SSD, and tertiary storage devices such as optical discs and SD cards.

The third communication section 34 has a function of communicating with the lighting controller 20 and the setting device 10 . Specifically, the third communication unit 34 receives control information for controlling the light emission mode of the light emitted by the lighting device 30 from the lighting controller 20 or the setting device 10 . The control information received by the third communication unit 34 is stored in the third storage unit 33 by the third processing unit 32 . The communication method by the third communication unit 34 is, for example, a communication method such as short-range wireless communication, infrared communication, or mobile communication for mobile phones.

The power supply unit 35 supplies power to each unit of the lighting device 30 . The power supply unit 35 is, for example, a power supply circuit in which a plurality of electronic components are mounted on a printed circuit board. The power supply unit 35 generates drive power, for example, as power for causing the light emitting module 31 to emit light. Specifically, the power supply unit 35 converts commercial AC power into DC power, generates driving power for causing the light emitting module 31 to emit light from the DC power, and supplies the generated driving power to the light emitting module 31. to cause the light emitting module 31 to emit light.

Also, as shown in FIG. 2, a set of systems A and B in which one or more lighting devices 30 and one lighting controller 20 are paired may be arranged on each of a plurality of floors. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a method of correcting the pairing setting when the lighting device 30 is erroneously paired with the lighting controller 20 in a different hierarchy.

At this time, if the lighting device 30 on the 2nd floor is erroneously paired with the lighting controller 20 on the 1st floor, the operator needs to search for the erroneously paired lighting device 30 from the 2nd floor. For example, the lighting device 30 and the lighting controller 20 use a frequency in the 920 MHz band, but since the lighting controller 20 and the setting device 10 communicate using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc., the settings located on the 2nd floor The machine 10 may not be able to communicate directly with the lighting controller 20 on the 1F. Therefore, the worker is allowed to search for the lighting device 30 using the system A on the 1F. Specifically, the operator uses the setting machine 10 to upload the setting information in the system A to the system B on the 2nd floor. Thereby, the setting machine 10 can access the lighting controller 20 of the system A on the 1st floor via the lighting controller 20 of the system B on the 2nd floor. Therefore, the setting machine 10 can output an illumination state change instruction for changing the illumination state to the illumination device 30 on the 2nd floor via the system B on the 2nd floor and the system A on the 1st floor in this order. become.

<Processing>
Next, the setting device 10, the lighting system 1, the search method, and the processing of the program according to this embodiment will be described.

[Operation example 1]
Here, a case in which one or more lighting devices 30 out of a plurality of lighting devices 30 are paired with one lighting controller 20 and then searched for the paired lighting devices 30 will be described with reference to FIG. explain. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating processing of the lighting system 1 according to the embodiment.

When the operator operates the setting machine 10, the setting machine 10 executes a search mode for searching for the illuminating device 30 that has been erroneously paired (S11).

The setting device 10 selects the total number n of pairs set from the list in which the lighting controller 20 and one or more lighting devices 30 constituting the group of lighting devices 30 shown in the lighting arrangement drawing 13a are paired. A first selection is performed to select unique addresses of 1/2 of the lighting devices 30 (S12).

The setting device 10 outputs, via the lighting controller 20, a lighting state change instruction, which is an instruction for changing the lighting state of the first selected n/2 lighting devices 30 (S13).

Of the n/2 lighting devices 30, the lighting device 30 that has received the lighting state change instruction changes the lighting state (S14).

As a result, the operator can confirm the lighting state of the first selected lighting device 30 by viewing the n/2 lighting devices 30 displayed on the display unit 13 and the lighting devices 30 whose lighting state has changed. By comparing , it is possible to visually recognize whether or not there is an erroneously paired lighting device 30 . For example, if the number of lighting devices 30 whose lighting state has changed is insufficient, or if the lighting state of the lighting device 30 whose lighting state should change does not change, the operator may feel that there is a lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired. can recognize what you are doing.

Here, the setting device 10 displays on the display section 13 information indicating whether or not to continue the search mode. If the erroneously paired lighting device 30 is identified, the operator ends the search for the erroneously paired lighting device 30 . That is, the operator selects termination of the search mode via the operation input unit 14 of the setting machine 10 . Moreover, when the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired cannot be identified, the operator continues the search mode. The operator selects continuation of the search mode via the operation input unit 14 of the setting device 10 when continuing the search for the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired.

If the lighting state of at least some of the lighting devices 30 among the n/2 lighting devices 30 selected for the first selection did not change (first loop), the operator mistakenly set the pairing The search for lighting device 30 is continued. That is, the setting device 10 continues the search mode (S15a). The setting device 10 determines that it has acquired information indicating that the lighting state of at least some of the lighting devices 30 among the n/2 lighting devices 30 selected in the first selection has not changed, From the n/2 lighting devices 30 for which . Then, the setting device 10 outputs a lighting state change instruction, which is an instruction for changing the lighting state of the n/4 lighting devices 30 selected in step S16a (S13a). Of the n/4 lighting devices 30 in step S16a, the lighting device 30 that has received the lighting state change instruction changes the lighting state (S14a).

In this manner, the processing of the first loop is selectively repeated until the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired is identified.

In addition, even when the lighting conditions of all the n/2 lighting devices 30 that have been first selected have changed (second loop), the operator continues to search for the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired. do. That is, the setting device 10 continues the search mode (S15b). The setting machine 10 determines that it has acquired information indicating that the lighting conditions of the n/2 lighting devices 30 selected in the first selection have changed, and the remaining n/2 that were not selected in the first selection. The specific addresses of n/4 lighting devices 30, which is 1/2 more, are selected (second selection) from the lighting devices 30 on the stand, that is, the non-selected lighting devices 30 (S16b). Then, the setting device 10 outputs a lighting state change instruction, which is an instruction for changing the lighting state of the n/4 lighting devices 30 selected in step S16b (S13b). Of the n/4 lighting devices 30 in step S16b, the lighting device 30 that has received the lighting state change instruction changes the lighting state (S14b).

In this way, the process of the second loop is selectively repeated until the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired is identified.

Then, if the unique address of the erroneously paired lighting device 30 can be identified, the operator selects termination of the search mode via the operation input unit 14 of the setting device 10 . As a result, the setting device 10 terminates the search mode in response to the search mode termination instruction input to the operation input unit 14 (S17).

[Operation example 2]
Here, it is assumed that one or more lighting devices 30 out of a plurality of lighting devices 30 are paired with one lighting controller 20, and then the setting device 10 searches for the paired lighting device 30. The operation will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. FIG.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating processing of the setting device 10 according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the display unit 13 while executing the search mode. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of another image displayed on the display unit 13 while the search mode is being executed. 4 and 5, FIG. 5 shows a case of searching on the lighting layout drawing 13a, and FIG. 6 shows a case of displaying a pop-up image and searching on the pop-up image.

By operating the setting machine 10, the operator causes the setting machine 10 to execute a search mode for setting mapping between one or more lighting devices 30 and the lighting controller 20. FIG. Here, the setting device 10 broadcasts a request signal, which is a signal requesting transmission of the unique address of each of the one or more lighting devices 30, so that each of the one or more lighting devices 30 responds to the request signal. , it is assumed that a unique address has been obtained. Further, the setting device 10 broadcasts a request signal, which is a signal requesting transmission of the unique address of each of the one or more lighting controllers 20, so that each of the one or more lighting controllers 20 responds to the request signal. , has a unique address.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the operator operates the setting device 10, the setting device 10 executes a search mode for searching for the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired (S21). For example, as shown in FIGS. 5a and 6a, the operator selects (1) tools displayed on the display unit 13 of the setting machine 10, and then selects (2) search for instruments. . That is, the first processing unit 15 of the setting device 10 executes the search mode by the operation input to the operation input unit 14 of the setting device 10 of (1) and (2).

The setting device 10 selects the total number n of pairs set from the list in which the lighting controller 20 and one or more lighting devices 30 constituting the group of lighting devices 30 shown in the lighting arrangement drawing 13a are paired. A first selection is performed to select unique addresses of 1/2 of the lighting devices 30 (S22). For example, as shown in FIGS. 5b and 6b, the operator selects blinking of (3) target appliance displayed on the display unit 13 of the setting machine 10. FIG. In FIG. 5b, the first processing unit 15 determines the content of the lighting state change when the first selection is performed by the operation input to the operation input unit 14 of (3). In addition, in FIG. 6b, (4) n/2 lighting devices 30 are selected by the operation input to the operation input unit 14 of (3), and the OK button is operated to the operation input unit 14. Accordingly, the first processing unit 15 determines the details of the lighting state change when the first selection is performed.

At this time, the display unit 13 highlights the state in which the blinking icon 15a shown in FIGS. 5c and 6c is selected as indicated by the hatching of the dot area.

In the present embodiment, the first processing unit 15 selects unique addresses of half the lighting devices 30 out of the total number n set for pairing in the first selection. Note that the first processing unit 15 may select randomly in the first selection. Note that the setting device 10 may select half of the lighting devices 30 out of the total number n set for pairing based on a preset rule or the operator's selection. As a preset rule, for example, the lighting devices 30 may be arranged in order of their unique addresses, and the unique addresses of the n/2 lighting devices 30 may be selected from the top of the sequence of unique addresses. The unique addresses of the n/2 lighting devices 30 may be selected by selecting one side or the other side. It should be noted that selection similar to the first selection may also be performed in the second selection.

In addition, the setting machine 10 displays the first selected n/2 lighting devices 30 on the display unit 13 in order to show the operator which lighting device 30 to change the lighting state. For example, as shown in the two-dot chain line area of FIG. 5B and FIG. be. At this time, the display unit 13 highlights the selected lighting device 30 as indicated by hatching in the two-dot chain line area in b of FIG. 5 and b of FIG. 6 .

The operator selects the OK button displayed on the display section 13 of the setting machine 10 . That is, by operating the OK button on the operation input unit 14, the first processing unit 15, via the first communication unit 11, performs lighting of the first selected n/2 lighting devices 30. Outputs instructions to change state.

Of the n/2 lighting devices 30, the lighting device 30 that has received the instruction changes its lighting state. As a result, the operator can confirm the lighting state of the first selected lighting device 30 by viewing the n/2 lighting devices 30 displayed on the display unit 13 and the actual lighting device whose lighting state has changed. 30, it is possible to visually recognize whether there is an erroneously paired lighting device 30 or not.

The first processing unit 15 determines whether information indicating that the lighting conditions of the n/2 lighting devices 30 have changed has been acquired (S23).

Specifically, as shown in c of FIG. 5 and c of FIG. A selection image (dialogue) indicating confirmation is displayed on the display unit 13 . When the lighting state of the n/2 lighting devices 30 first selected by the first processing unit 15 changes, the operator inputs the ( 4) By selecting the (6) OK button in c of FIG. 6, the user operates and inputs information indicating that the illumination state of all the first selected n/2 illumination devices 30 has changed. As a result, the first processing unit 15 determines that the information indicating that the illumination state of the n/2 lighting devices 30 has changed has been acquired (YES in S23), and the remaining A second selection is performed to further select unique addresses of 1/2 lighting devices 30 from among the n/2 lighting devices 30 (S24).

In other words, the first processing unit 15 selects the unique address of the remaining n/2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected in the first selection (the second selection )do. For example, as shown in the two-dot chain line area of d in FIG. 5 and d in FIG. .

Note that, if YES in step S23, the first processing unit 15 turns on all of the remaining n/2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected for the first selection before executing the processing in step S24. , it may be confirmed whether or not there is an erroneously paired lighting device 30 .

The setting device 10 determines whether or not information indicating that the illumination state of the illumination device 30 secondly selected in step S24 has changed has been acquired (S25).

Specifically, when the lighting state of at least a part of the lighting states of the lighting devices 30 secondly selected by the first processing unit 15 in step S24 does not change, the operator Via the operation input unit 14 of the setting device 10, information indicating that the illumination state of at least some of the illumination devices 30 has not changed is input. Accordingly, the first processing unit 15 determines that the illumination state of the illumination device 30 secondly selected in step S24 has not changed (NO in S25), returns to step S24, and repeats the same processing. Accordingly, by gradually narrowing down the lighting devices 30 whose lighting conditions have not changed, the lighting devices 30 whose lighting conditions have not changed can finally be specified. The operator can correct the pairing setting of the lighting device 30 that has been identified.

Further, when the lighting state of all the lighting devices 30 selected by the first processing unit 15 for the second selection changes, the operator can change the lighting conditions for the lighting devices selected for the second selection via the operation input unit 14 of the setting device 10. Information indicating that the illumination state of the device 30 has changed is input. Accordingly, the first processing unit 15 determines that the lighting state of the second selected lighting device 30 has changed (YES in S25), and proceeds to step S26. At this point, if the lighting device 30 can be identified, the processing may be terminated.

When step S25 is passed, the first processing unit 15 performs a second selection of further selecting the unique addresses of half the lighting devices 30 from among the remaining lighting devices 30 that have not been selected (S26 ). In other words, the first processing unit 15 selects (second selects) the specific address of the lighting device 30 which is 1/2 of the unselected lighting devices 30 that have not yet been selected.

The setting device 10 determines whether information indicating that the lighting state of the second lighting device 30 selected in step S26 has changed has been acquired (S27).

Specifically, when the lighting state of at least a part of the lighting states of the lighting devices 30 secondly selected in step S26 by the first processing unit 15 does not change, the operator Via the operation input unit 14 of the setting device 10, information indicating that the illumination state of at least some of the illumination devices 30 has not changed is input. Accordingly, the first processing unit 15 determines that the lighting state of the second selected lighting device 30 has not changed in step S26 (NO in S27), returns to step S24, and repeats the same processing. Accordingly, by gradually narrowing down the lighting devices 30 whose lighting conditions have not changed, the lighting devices 30 whose lighting conditions have not changed can finally be specified. The operator can correct the pairing setting of the lighting device 30 for which the identified lighting state has not changed.

Further, when the lighting conditions of all the lighting devices 30 selected by the first processing unit 15 for the second selection in step S26 have changed, the operator can change the lighting device 30 via the operation input unit 14 of the setting device 10. Information indicating that the illumination state has changed is input by operation. Accordingly, the first processing unit 15 determines that the illumination state of the illumination device 30 secondly selected in step S26 has changed (YES in S27), and proceeds to step S28.

The setting device 10 determines whether or not the information indicating that the confirmation of the pairing settings for all the lighting devices 30 has been completed has been acquired (S28).

If confirmation of pairing settings for all lighting devices 30 has not been completed, the operator continues the search mode. In this case, the operator operates the operation input unit 14 of the setting device 10 to input the continuation of the search mode. As a result, the setting device 10 determines that the information indicating that the confirmation of the pairing settings of all the lighting devices 30 has been completed has not been acquired (NO in S28), that is, determines to continue the search mode, and proceeds to step S26. proceed to

When the lighting states of all the lighting devices 30 have changed, the operator operates and inputs information indicating completion of confirmation of pairing settings of all the lighting devices 30 via the operation input unit 14 of the setting device 10. . For example, as shown in d of FIG. 5 and d of FIG. 6, in FIG. Select the button, and in FIG. 6d, select (7) the flashing button of the target instrument and (8) the Done button. That is, by operating the completion button on the operation input unit 14, the first processing unit 15 determines that the information indicating that the confirmation of the pairing settings of all the lighting devices 30 has been completed has been acquired (S28). YES) to end the search mode. Thus, the flowchart of FIG. 4 ends.

Further, in step S23, if the lighting state of at least some of the lighting states of the n/2 lighting devices 30 first selected by the first processing unit 15 has not changed, the work The operator operates the operation input unit 14 of the setting device 10 to input information indicating that the illumination state of at least some of the illumination devices 30 has not changed. As a result, the first processing unit 15 determines that the information indicating that the illumination state of the lighting device 30 selected for the first selection has changed has not been acquired (NO in S23), that is, the first processing unit 15 determines that the first selection has been performed. It is determined that the lighting state of at least some of the lighting devices 30 has not changed, and the process proceeds to step S26.

If NO in step S23, the first processing unit 15 selects the unique addresses of half the lighting devices 30 from among the lighting devices 30 selected in the first selection. (S26). In other words, the setting device 10 selects (second selects) the unique address of the lighting device 30 which is half the number of the lighting devices 30 selected in the first selection. For example, as shown in the dashed area of FIG. 5d and FIG. 6d, the second selected lighting device 30 is displayed on the display unit 13 of the setting device 10 in a selected state. Then, the first processing unit 15 proceeds to step S27 and performs the same processing as described above.

Note that, before executing the process of step S26, the first processing unit 15 turns on all of the remaining n/2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected for the first selection if NO in step S23. , it may be confirmed whether or not there is an erroneously paired lighting device 30 .

<Effect>
Next, the effects of the setting device 10, the illumination system 1, the search method, and the program according to this embodiment will be described.

As described above, the setting device 10 according to the present embodiment performs pairing setting between one or more lighting devices 30 and a controller (lighting controller 20) capable of controlling the one or more lighting devices 30. It is possible to After the pairing setting, the setting device 10 changes the lighting state of at least a part of the one or more lighting devices 30 so that the one or more lighting devices 30 are different from the controller. A search is made as to whether pairing is set with the controller (lighting controller 20).

According to this, even if one or more lighting devices 30 are paired with a controller different from the controller that should be paired, the operator can visually recognize the change in the lighting state of the lighting device 30. Therefore, it is possible to search for an erroneously paired lighting device 30 among one or more lighting devices 30 .

Therefore, with this setting device 10, it is possible to easily find the illuminating device 30 that has been erroneously set for pairing. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in man-hours in mapping setting.

Further, the lighting system 1 according to the present embodiment includes at least one lighting device 30, a controller capable of controlling the at least one lighting device 30, and pairing the controller and the at least one lighting device 30. and a setting device 10 capable of setting. After the pairing setting is performed, the setting device 10 selects at least a portion of the lighting devices 30 from the one or more lighting devices 30, and changes the lighting state of the selected lighting devices 30. , whether one or more lighting devices 30 are paired with a controller other than the controller.

Further, in the search method according to the present embodiment, after pairing is set between one or more lighting devices 30 and a controller capable of controlling the one or more lighting devices 30, one or more lighting devices 30 By changing the lighting state of at least some of the lighting devices 30, it is searched whether one or more lighting devices 30 are paired with a controller other than the controller.

Also in this search method, the same effects as described above can be obtained.

A program according to the present embodiment is a program for causing a computer to execute a search method.

This program can also achieve the same effects as described above.

Further, in the setting device 10 according to the present embodiment, the controller is paired with one or more lighting devices 30 constituting the group of lighting devices 30 shown in the lighting arrangement drawing 13a. From the list, a first selection is performed to select some lighting devices 30 out of the total number n (n is a natural number) set for pairing. Then, a second selection, which is a portion of the lighting devices 30, is further performed from among the lighting devices 30 selected in the first selection.

According to this, the unique addresses of some lighting devices 30 are extracted from the total number n of one or more lighting devices 30, and the lighting conditions of the extracted some lighting devices 30 are changed at once. It is possible to visually recognize the presence or absence of the lighting device 30 for which pairing is set. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an increase in the time and effort required to search for the lighting device 30 .

In addition, in the setting device 10 according to the present embodiment, in the first selection, half the lighting devices 30 out of the total number n set for pairing are selected. Then, the setting machine 10 changes the lighting state of the first selected n/2 lighting devices 30 via the controller.

According to this, the total number n of one or more lighting devices 30 is divided into about half, and the lighting state of about half of the divided lighting devices 30 is changed at once. It is possible to visually recognize the presence or absence of the illumination device 30 . Therefore, it is possible to further suppress an increase in the time and effort required to search for the lighting device 30 .

Further, in the setting machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the setting machine 10 changes the lighting state of the n/2 lighting devices 30 selected in the first selection via the controller. A second selection of 1/2 lighting devices 30 from the n/2 lighting devices 30 that have made the first selection or the remaining n/2 lighting devices 30 that have not been selected in the first selection. make an election. Then, the setting device 10 changes the lighting state of the second selected lighting device 30 via the controller.

According to this, it is possible to recognize whether or not there is an erroneously paired lighting device 30 among the first selected lighting devices 30 . Even if there is no erroneously paired lighting device 30 among the lighting devices 30 selected for the first selection, the remaining n/2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected for the first selection By performing a second selection from among them, it is possible to recognize whether or not there is an erroneously paired lighting device 30 . Therefore, it is possible to easily narrow down whether or not there is an illuminating device 30 that has been incorrectly paired.

Further, in the setting machine 10 according to the present embodiment, each time the second selection is made, the setting machine 10 further halves the number of the lighting devices 30 and repeats the selection of the lighting devices 30. .

According to this, for example, when there is an erroneously paired lighting device 30 among the selected lighting devices 30, by repeating the second selection, the erroneously paired lighting device 30 is detected. The lighting device 30 can be identified, that is, the unique address of the lighting device 30 can be identified.

In addition, even if there is no erroneously paired lighting device 30 among the selected lighting devices 30, the number of remaining (non-selected) lighting devices 30 that have not been selected is further halved. Since the selection of the lighting device 30 is repeated as a base, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of searches for the lighting device 30 .

Further, in the setting device 10 according to the present embodiment, one or more illumination devices 30 and controllers are provided in each of a plurality of preset regions. Then, the setting device 10 performs pairing setting between the controller provided in each of the plurality of areas and the one or more lighting devices 30 in each of the plurality of regions, and the one or more lighting devices 30 are separate from the controller. Search to see if it is paired with a controller.

According to this, the setting device 10 searches in parallel whether pairing is set simultaneously or individually with respect to the controllers and one or more lighting devices 30 provided in each of the plurality of areas. be able to. Therefore, with this setting device 10, it is possible to more easily find the illuminating device 30 that has been erroneously set for pairing.

Further, in the setting device 10 according to the present embodiment, the setting device 10 includes the display section 13 for displaying the light distribution drawing 13a. Then, when the icon 15a shown in the light distribution drawing 13a is selected, the display unit 13 highlights it.

According to this, the selected icon 15 a can be highlighted, so that the operator can easily grasp the contents displayed on the setting machine 10 .

(Other modifications)
As described above, the setting machine, the lighting system, the search method, and the program according to the present disclosure have been described based on the above embodiments, but the present disclosure is not limited to these embodiments. As long as they do not deviate from the gist of the present disclosure, various modifications that can be conceived by those skilled in the art may be included in the scope of the present disclosure.

For example, the setting device 10, the lighting system 1, the search method, and the program according to the above embodiment may have the configuration shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram exemplifying the lighting system 1 according to another modification. As shown in FIG. 7, the lighting controller 20a and the setting device 10a may be configured as one lighting control device 5. FIG. In this case, the lighting system 1 may comprise multiple lighting control devices 5 . Moreover, the lighting control device 5 only needs to include the communication unit 11a. Therefore, the communication unit 11a may be provided in the setting device 10a or may be provided in the lighting controller 20a. Also, the plurality of lighting control devices 5 may be communicably connected to the wireless controller. The lighting control device 5 may be an example of a controller.

Also, the setting machine, the lighting system, the search method, and each part included in the program according to the above embodiments are typically realized as an LSI, which is an integrated circuit. These may be made into one chip individually, or may be made into one chip so as to include part or all of them.

Further, circuit integration is not limited to LSIs, and may be realized by dedicated circuits or general-purpose processors. An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) that can be programmed after the LSI is manufactured, or a reconfigurable processor that can reconfigure connections and settings of circuit cells inside the LSI may be used.

In each of the above-described embodiments, each component may be configured by dedicated hardware, or realized by executing a software program suitable for each component. Each component may be implemented by a program execution unit such as a CPU or processor reading and executing a software program recorded in a storage medium such as a hard disk or semiconductor memory.

In addition, the numbers used above are all examples for specifically describing the present disclosure, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the illustrated numbers.

Also, the division of functional blocks in the block diagram is an example, and a plurality of functional blocks can be realized as one functional block, one functional block can be divided into a plurality of functional blocks, and some functions can be moved to other functional blocks. may Moreover, single hardware or software may process the functions of a plurality of functional blocks having similar functions in parallel or in a time-sharing manner.

Also, the order in which each step in the flowchart is executed is for illustrative purposes in order to specifically describe the present disclosure, and orders other than the above may be used. Also, some of the above steps may be executed concurrently (in parallel) with other steps.

It should be noted that any form obtained by applying various modifications that a person skilled in the art can come up with to the above-described embodiments, or by arbitrarily combining the constituent elements and functions in each embodiment without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Any form is also included in the present disclosure.

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Claims (10)

A setting machine capable of performing pairing setting between one or more lighting devices and a controller capable of controlling the one or more lighting devices,
After performing the pairing setting, the setting device changes the lighting state of at least a part of the one or more lighting devices so that the one or more lighting devices are different from the controller. A setting device that searches whether pairing is set with the controller. The setting machine
From the list in which the controller and one or more lighting devices constituting the lighting device group shown in the lighting arrangement drawing are paired, the total number of pairing set n (n is a natural number) perform a first selection to select the one of the lighting devices,
2. The setting machine according to claim 1, wherein a second selection of a part of the lighting devices is further performed from the part of the lighting devices for which the first selection has been made. In the first selection, 1/2 lighting devices out of the total number n set for pairing are selected,
3. The setting machine according to claim 2, wherein the setting machine changes lighting states of the first selected n/2 lighting devices via the controller. The setting machine
After changing the lighting state of the first selected n/2 lighting devices via the controller, the first selected n/2 lighting devices or the first perform a second selection of 1/2 more lighting devices from the remaining n/2 lighting devices that were not selected;
The setting machine according to claim 3, wherein the illumination state of the second selected illumination device is changed via the controller. 5. The setting machine according to claim 4, wherein each time the second selection is performed, the setting machine further halves the number of lighting devices and repeats selection of lighting devices. The one or more lighting devices and the controller are provided in each of a plurality of preset regions,
The setting device performs pairing setting between the controller provided in each of the plurality of regions and the one or more lighting devices in each of the plurality of regions, wherein the one or more lighting devices are different from the controller. The setting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which searches whether pairing is set with another controller. The setting machine has a display unit for displaying a wiring diagram,
The setting machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the display unit highlights an icon shown in the light distribution drawing when the icon is selected. one or more lighting devices and a controller capable of controlling the one or more lighting devices;
A setting device capable of setting pairing between the controller and the one or more lighting devices,
After performing the pairing setting, the setting machine selects at least a portion of the lighting devices from among the one or more lighting devices, and changes the lighting state of the selected lighting devices to perform the A lighting system that searches for whether one or more lighting devices are paired with a controller other than the controller. After performing pairing setting between one or more lighting devices and a controller capable of controlling the one or more lighting devices, the lighting state of at least some of the one or more lighting devices is changed. A search method for searching whether or not the one or more lighting devices are paired with a controller other than the controller by changing the setting. A program for causing a computer to execute the search method according to claim 9.

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