JP2023144907A - Lighting device and relay device - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve efficiency and convenience of installation operations.SOLUTION: A lighting device according to the present application includes a lighting unit, a display device, a storage unit, a lighting control unit, and a display control unit. A display device consumes power when updating a display content, and can continuously display a display content without consuming power. The storage unit stores information regarding the lighting device. The lighting control unit controls the lighting unit on the basis of the information stored in the storage unit. The display control unit displays, on the display device, the information stored in the storage unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a lighting device and a relay device.

Conventionally, in studios, stages, etc., lighting effects are provided using a plurality of lighting devices. A lighting control system has been introduced in which a lighting control device controls each lighting device using a control address set on each lighting device.

In such lighting control systems, installation and replacement of lighting equipment is performed manually when changing lighting effects or replacing lighting equipment. For example, in a lighting control system, the lighting equipment to be used is brought into a studio or stage, etc., connected to the lighting control system, and the lighting equipment is associated with the control parts such as dimming faders of the lighting control equipment. Installation work is done manually.

By the way, in such a lighting control system, lighting equipment that is not used for a performance or program is stored in a lighting warehouse or a lighting baton without being connected to a power source, and when a new performance or program is prepared, it is necessary to Select and install lighting equipment. At this point, since brightness and changes in light vary depending on the setting status of the lighting equipment, check the setting status on the control panel of the lighting equipment itself or the screen of the communication destination computer. Need to connect. Therefore, if the lighting equipment is stored in a lighting warehouse or other place where it is not connected to a power source, it cannot be confirmed, so it is necessary to check the settings after installing the lighting equipment, or to change the settings. It was interfering with work.

Furthermore, since the lifespan of LED (Light Emitting Diode) appliances is affected by the amount of time the power supply inside the appliance is energized and the lighting time of the LED light-emitting section, the lifespan of the product can be extended by using the appliances that have been used for a short time first. However, since information on the lighting time is not known at the stage of selecting appliances in a warehouse or the like, there is room for improvement in terms of convenience.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-120351

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a lighting device and a relay device that can improve the efficiency and convenience of installation work.

A lighting device according to an example of an embodiment includes a lighting section, a display device, a storage section, a lighting control section, and a display control section. A display device consumes power when updating display content, and can continuously display display content without consuming power. The storage unit stores information regarding the lighting device. The lighting control section controls the lighting section based on information stored in the storage section. The display control section causes the display device to display the information stored in the storage section.

According to the lighting device and relay device according to an example of the embodiment, the efficiency and convenience of installation work can be improved.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a lighting system 1 according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the storage unit 23 according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the storage unit 34-1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the lighting device 30-1.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments for implementing a lighting device and a relay device according to the present application (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the lighting device and relay device according to the present application are not limited to this embodiment. Further, in each of the embodiments below, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

The lighting device (lighting device 30-1) according to the embodiment described below includes a control section 32-1, an electronic paper 33-1, a storage section 34-1, a lighting section 35-1, and an operation section 36. -1. The electronic paper 33-1 consumes power when updating the display content, and can continue to display the display content without consuming power. The storage unit 34-1 stores information regarding the lighting device 30-1. The control section 32-1 controls the illumination section 35-1 based on the information stored in the storage section 34-1. Further, the control unit 32-1 causes the information stored in the storage unit 34-1 to be displayed on the electronic paper 33-1.

Further, the control unit 32-1 according to the embodiment described below causes the electronic paper 33-1 to display information regarding the control of the lighting unit 35-1.

Further, the control unit 32-1 according to the embodiment described below causes the electronic paper 33-1 to display information regarding the operation of the lighting device 30-1.

Further, the control unit 32-1 according to the embodiment described below causes the electronic paper 33-1 to display information input by the user.

Furthermore, when predetermined information is transmitted from the control device (dimmer control console 10) that controls the lighting device 30-1, the control section 32-1 according to the embodiment described below performs a control based on the information. The display contents of the electronic paper 33-1 are updated.

Further, the operation unit 36-1 according to the embodiment described below receives input of predetermined information from the user. Then, when predetermined information is input via the operation unit 36-1, the control unit 32-1 updates the display content of the electronic paper 33-1 based on the information.

Further, the operation unit 36-1 according to the embodiment described below updates the display content of the electronic paper 33-1 at predetermined intervals when the lighting device 30-1 is energized.

Further, when the relay device (DMX node 20) according to the embodiment described below receives control information for controlling the lighting device (lighting device 30-1) from the control device (dimmer control console 10), the relay device (DMX node 20) controls the A DMX node 20 transmits a control signal to a target lighting device 30-1, and includes a control section 22, a storage section 23, and electronic paper 24. The storage unit 23 stores information for controlling the lighting device 30-1 via the dimming control console 10. The electronic paper 24 consumes power when updating the display content, and can continuously display the display content without consuming power. The control unit 22 causes the information stored in the storage unit 23 to be displayed on the electronic paper 24.

[Embodiment]
(Example of lighting system)
First, an overview of a lighting system 1 according to an embodiment will be described using FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a lighting system 1 according to an embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the lighting system 1 includes a dimming control console 10, a DMX node 20, and a plurality of lighting devices 30-1, 30-2, 30-3, ... (hereinafter, lighting devices 30-1, 30-2, 30-3, . . . may be referred to as a lighting device 30 unless otherwise distinguished. In addition, in the example of FIG. 1, the number of lighting devices 30 is three, but the number of lighting devices 30 that the lighting system 1 has can be set arbitrarily.

In the lighting system 1 shown in FIG. 1, the dimming control console 10 and the DMX node 20 are communicably connected via a predetermined network such as Ethernet (registered trademark) or LAN (Local Area Network). Further, the DMX node 20 and the lighting device 30 are connected by a standard that allows bidirectional communication such as RDM, which is an extension of DMX512. Note that the dimming control console 10 and the DMX node 20 may be connected by wired communication or wireless communication.

The dimming control console 10 shown in FIG. 1 is a control device that can communicate bidirectional control signals with the lighting device 30 via the DMX node 20. For example, when the dimmer control console 10 receives an operation command for the lighting device 30 from a user (for example, an operator operating the dimmer control console 10), the dimmer control console 10 sends a control signal containing an address (control address) assigned to the lighting device 30. and sends a control signal to the DMX node 20. The DMX node 20 converts the control signal received from the dimming control console 10 into a signal (RDM signal) conforming to the RDM standard, for example, and outputs it to the lighting device 30 indicated by the address. Thereby, the lighting device 30 is controlled. In this way, the dimming control console 10 remotely controls the lighting device 30 using, for example, the address included in the RDM-compatible control signal. Note that when the dimming control console 10 and the DMX node 20 are connected via the Internet, the dimming control console 10 may be, for example, a PC (Personal Computer), a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like.

The DMX node 20 shown in FIG. 1 is a relay device that transmits a control signal to the lighting device to be controlled when receiving control information for controlling the lighting device from the control device. unit 22, storage unit 23, electronic paper 24, DMX ports 25-1, 25-2, 25-3, etc. (hereinafter referred to as DMX ports 25-1, 25-2, 25-3, etc.)・If not specifically distinguished, it may be written as DMX port 25).

The communication unit 21 is a communication device that transmits and receives information to and from the dimming control console 10, and is realized by, for example, a communication device such as a NIC (Network Interface Card). The communication unit 21 is connected to the dimming control console 10 through a predetermined network, and transmits and receives information to and from the dimming control console 10 and the like.

The control unit 22 is a controller, and for example, various programs stored in a storage device inside the lighting device 30 use the RAM as a work area by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like. This is achieved through execution. Further, the control unit 22 is a controller, and is realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

For example, the control unit 22 converts the control signal received from the dimming control console 10 into a signal compliant with the RDM standard, and sends the control signal to the lighting device 30 indicated by the universe and address included in the control signal via the DMX port 25. and output it. Further, the control unit 22 causes the information stored in the storage unit 23 to be displayed on the electronic paper 24. To give a specific example, the control unit 22 causes the electronic paper 24 to display information such as the universe, IN/OUT information, HTP/LTP information, backup settings, and comments.

The storage unit 23 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. For example, the storage unit 23 stores information for controlling the lighting device 30 via the dimming control console 10. Furthermore, the storage unit 23 stores information regarding the DMX node 20. Here, an overview of the storage unit 23 according to the embodiment will be explained using FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the storage unit 23 according to the embodiment.

In the example of FIG. 2, the storage unit 23 stores "DMX node ID", "universe information", "IN/OUT information", "HTP (Highest Takes Precedence)/LTP (Latest Takes Precedence) information", and "backup settings". , "operation information", and "comments". “DMX node ID” indicates identification information for identifying the DMX node 20. The "universe information" stores information in which the DMX data links of the lighting devices 30 connected to the DMX ports 25 of the DMX nodes 20 are associated with each DMX port 25.

"IN/OUT information" indicates information regarding the IN/OUT of the DMX node 20, and stores, for example, information regarding the dimming control console 10 connected to the DMX node 20, the lighting device 30, and the like. To give a specific example, "IN/OUT information" stores information that associates addresses for each DMX port 25 that specify the lighting device 30 connected to the DMX port 25 of the DMX node 20. Ru.

“HTP/LTP information” indicates settings related to HTP and LTP of the lighting device 30 connected to the DMX port 25 of the DMX node 20. “Backup settings” indicates information regarding backup of functions related to the DMX node 20 in the lighting system 1. “Operation information” indicates information regarding the operation of the DMX node 20 (for example, energization time). “Comment” indicates text information (for example, text information desired to be displayed on the electronic paper 24) arbitrarily input by the user to the DMX node 20 via the dimming control console 10 or the like.

That is, in the example shown in FIG. 2, the DMX node 20 is identified by the DMX node ID "NID#1", the universe information stored in the DMX node 20 is "universe information #1", and the IN/OUT information is "IN/OUT". In this example, the HTP/LTP information is "HTP/LTP information #1", the backup setting is "backup setting #1", the operation information is "operation information #1", and the comment is "comment #1". show.

Returning to FIG. 1, the explanation will be continued. The electronic paper 24 is realized by electronic paper that consumes power when updating the display content and can continuously display the display content without consuming power. For example, the electronic paper 24 is installed outside the DMX node 20 so that the displayed content can be viewed by the user.

The DMX port 25 is a connector for transmitting and receiving signals to and from the lighting device 30 according to the RDM standard.

The lighting device 30-1 shown in FIG. 1.

The DMX port 31-1 is a connector for transmitting and receiving signals to and from the DMX node 20 according to the RDM standard.

The control unit 32-1 is a controller, and is realized by, for example, a CPU, an MPU, or the like executing various programs stored in a storage device inside the lighting device 30-1 using the RAM as a work area. Further, the control unit 32-1 is a controller, and is realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as ASIC or FPGA.

For example, the control section 32-1 controls the illumination section 35-1 based on information stored in the storage section 34-1. For example, the control unit 32-1 lights up the lighting unit 35-1 based on a control signal received from the DMX node 20 or the like. Further, the control unit 32-1 causes the information stored in the storage unit 34-1 to be displayed on the electronic paper 33-1.

Further, the control unit 32-1 may display information regarding the control of the lighting unit 35-1 on the electronic paper 33-1. For example, the control unit 32-1 causes the electronic paper 33-1 to display information indicated by a control signal received from the DMX node 20 or the like or information input by the user via the operation unit 36-1. To give a specific example, the control unit 32-1 provides information regarding the operation mode of the lighting unit 35-1, such as the upper limit of dimming output, cut change playback, fade time, etc., and information provided to the lighting device 30-1. The received address is displayed on the electronic paper 33-1.

Further, the control unit 32-1 may display information regarding the operation of the lighting device 30-1 on the electronic paper 33-1. For example, the control unit 32-1 causes the electronic paper 33-1 to display information indicating the lighting time of the illumination unit 35-1. Further, the control unit 32-1 causes the electronic paper 33-1 to display information indicating the energization time of the lighting device 30-1.

Further, the control unit 32-1 may display information input by the user on the electronic paper 33-1. For example, the control unit 32-1 causes the electronic paper 33-1 to display text information arbitrarily input by the user to the lighting device 30-1 via the dimming control console 10, the operation unit 36-1, or the like. To give a specific example, the control unit 32-1 causes the electronic paper 33-1 to display text information indicating precautions when handling the lighting device 30-1, the location to return the lighting device 30-1, etc. .

Furthermore, when predetermined information is transmitted from the control device that controls the lighting device 30-1, the control unit 32-1 may update the display content of the electronic paper 33-1 based on the information. For example, when the control unit 32-1 receives information such as setting information, text information, and an address assigned to the lighting device 30-1 from the dimmer control console 10 or the like via the DMX node 20, the control unit 32-1 uses the electronic paper The display contents of 33-1 are updated and displayed based on the received information.

Furthermore, when predetermined information is input via the operation unit 36-1, the control unit 32-1 may update the display content of the electronic paper 33-1 based on the information. For example, when information such as setting information, text information, and an address given to the lighting device 30-1 is input via the operation unit 36-1, the control unit 32-1 controls the display of the electronic paper 33-1. The contents are updated and displayed based on the input information.

Further, the control unit 32-1 may update the display content of the electronic paper 33-1 at predetermined intervals when the lighting device 30-1 is energized. For example, when the lighting device 30-1 is energized, the control unit 32-1 updates and displays the display content (for example, operation information) of the electronic paper 33-1 every predetermined time (for example, one hour). let To give a specific example, the control unit 32-1 updates and displays the energization time and lighting time that are accumulated while the lighting device 30-1 is energized.

The electronic paper 33-1 is realized by electronic paper that consumes power when updating the display content and can continuously display the display content without consuming power. For example, the electronic paper 33-1 is installed outside the lighting device 30-1 so that the displayed content can be viewed by the user.

The storage unit 34-1 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. For example, the storage unit 34-1 stores information regarding lighting devices. To give a specific example, the storage unit 34-1 stores information regarding its own device, information received from the DMX node 20 (for example, information regarding control of the lighting unit 35-1), and the like. Here, an overview of the storage unit 34-1 according to the embodiment will be explained using FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the storage unit 34-1 according to the embodiment.

In the example of FIG. 3, the storage unit 34-1 has items such as "lighting device ID", "address", "setting information", "operation information", and "comment". "Lighting device ID" indicates identification information for identifying the lighting device 30-1. "Address" indicates an address assigned to control the lighting device 30-1. "Setting information" indicates information related to lighting settings (control) of the lighting unit 35-1, and is related to the operation mode of the lighting device 30-1, such as the upper limit of dimming output, cut change playback, fade time, etc. Information is stored. "Operation information" indicates information regarding the operation of the lighting device 30-1, and stores information such as the energization time of the lighting device 30-1 and the lighting time of the lighting section 35-1, for example. “Comment” indicates text information arbitrarily input by the user to the lighting device 30-1 via the dimming control console 10, the operation unit 36-1, or the like.

That is, in the example shown in FIG. 3, the lighting device 30-1 is identified by the lighting device ID "DID #1", the assigned address is "address #1", the setting information to be stored is "setting information #1", An example is shown in which the operation information is "operation information #1" and the comment is "comment #1."

Returning to FIG. 1, the explanation will be continued. The illumination unit 35-1 is a light source included in the illumination device 30-1, and is realized by a semiconductor light emitting element such as an LED whose illuminance, illumination range, color, etc. can be controlled under the control of the control unit 32-1. Note that the illumination section 35-1 may be a so-called halogen lamp.

The operation unit 36-1 accepts operations on the lighting device 30-1, and is realized by, for example, a plurality of buttons, a touch panel (liquid crystal panel), or the like. For example, the operation unit 36-1 receives input of predetermined information from the user. To give a specific example, the operation unit 36-1 accepts input of information such as setting information, text information, and an address given to the lighting device 30-1.

Note that the configurations of the lighting devices 30-2, 30-3, . . . are the same as the lighting device 30-1, and therefore detailed explanations will be omitted.

In this way, the lighting device 30-1 according to the embodiment displays information stored in the storage unit 34-1 on the electronic paper 33-1. Thereby, even when the lighting device 30-1 according to the embodiment is stored in a lighting warehouse or lighting baton without being connected to a power source, the user can check the setting state. Furthermore, even when the lighting device 30-1 according to the embodiment is stored without being connected to a power source, it is possible to check the energization time and the lighting time of the LED light emitting part, so that an appropriate lighting device can be installed. It can be selected by the user. That is, the lighting device 30-1 according to the embodiment can provide a lighting device and a relay device that can improve the efficiency and convenience of installation work.

(Example of electronic paper display)
Next, a display example of the electronic paper 33-1 included in the lighting device 30-1 will be described using FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the lighting device 30-1.

As shown in FIG. 4, the illumination device 30-1 has an electronic paper 33-1 and an operation section 36-1 externally. For example, when the lighting device 30-1 is energized, the control unit 32-1 refers to the storage unit 34-1, updates the display content of the electronic paper 33-1, and displays the updated display content. To give a specific example, the control unit 32-1 transmits the address assigned to the lighting device 30-1, setting information (dimming output and fade time), and operation information (power-on time and lighting time) on electronic paper. 33-1 in the area AR1. Further, the control unit 32-1 causes the comment input by the user to be displayed in the area AR2 of the electronic paper 33-1.

(Modified example)
The embodiments described above are merely examples, and various modifications and applications are possible.

(About information displayed on electronic paper)
The information displayed on the electronic paper included in the DMX node 20 and the lighting device 30-1 is not limited to that described above, and any information may be displayed. For example, the control unit 32-1 may display the model numbers of the DMX node 20 and the lighting device 30-1 on electronic paper.

(Regarding lighting devices equipped with storage batteries)
Updating the display content of the electronic paper 33-1 in the above-described embodiment is not limited to using power supplied from outside the lighting device 30-1. For example, the display content of the electronic paper 33-1 may be updated using power from a storage battery included in the lighting device 30-1.

1 Lighting system 10 Dimming control console 20 DMX node 21 Communication unit 22 Control unit 23 Storage unit 24 Electronic paper 25 DMX port 30-1 Lighting device 31-1 DMX port 32-1 Control unit 33-1 Electronic paper 34-1 Storage Section 35-1 Lighting section 36-1 Operation section

Claims (8)

A lighting device,
Lighting section;
A display device that consumes power when updating display content and is capable of continuously displaying display content without consuming power;
a storage unit that stores information regarding the lighting device;
a lighting control unit that controls the lighting unit based on information stored in the storage unit;
a display control unit that causes the display device to display information stored in the storage unit;
A lighting device comprising: The display control section includes:
The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein information regarding control of the lighting section is displayed on the display device. The display control section includes:
The lighting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein information regarding the operation of the lighting device is displayed on the display device. The display control section includes:
The lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein information input by a user is displayed on the display device. The display control section includes:
Any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when predetermined information is transmitted from a control device that controls the lighting device, the display content of the display device is updated based on the information. Lighting device as described. further comprising an input section that receives input of predetermined information from the user;
The display control section includes:
The lighting according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein when predetermined information is input through the input unit, the display content of the display device is updated based on the information. Device. The display control section includes:
The lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the display content of the display device is updated every predetermined period when the lighting device is energized. A relay device that, upon receiving control information for controlling a lighting device from a control device, transmits a control signal to a lighting device to be controlled,
a storage unit that stores information for controlling the lighting device via the control device;
A display device that consumes power when updating display content and is capable of continuously displaying display content without consuming power;
a display control unit that causes a display device to display information stored in the storage unit;
A relay device comprising:

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