JP2023147455A - Lighting control device, lighting control method, and lighting control program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a lighting control device that can improve user convenience.SOLUTION: A lighting control device includes a reception unit and an identification unit. The reception unit receives selection of an object. The identification unit identifies a lighting device that has a predetermined relationship with the received object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a lighting control device, a lighting control method, and a lighting control program.

Conventionally, studios, stages, and the like have introduced control systems that control multiple lighting devices by remote control. For example, the lighting control device of such a control system collects lighting equipment information from lighting equipment installed in studios, stages, etc. in accordance with a standard called RDM (Remote Device Management), which is an extension of a standard called DMX512. Based on the collected information, the system controls dimming and color toning to create lighting effects.

JP2017-224406A

However, in the conventional technology, there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of improving user convenience.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a lighting control device, a lighting control method, and a lighting control program that can improve user convenience.

The lighting control device according to the embodiment includes a reception section and a specification section. The reception unit receives selection of an object. The identification unit identifies lighting equipment that has a predetermined relationship with the selected object.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a lighting control device, a lighting control method, and a lighting control program that can improve user convenience.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a lighting control system. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the lighting control device. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of specifying lighting equipment by the lighting control device. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of identification and control of lighting equipment by the lighting control device. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of control of lighting equipment by the lighting control device. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of control of lighting equipment by the lighting control device. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a specific processing procedure by the lighting control device.

Hereinafter, a lighting control device, a lighting control method, and a lighting control program according to embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments, components having the same functions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted. Note that the lighting control device, lighting control method, and lighting control program described in the following embodiments are merely examples, and do not limit the embodiments.

The lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment described below includes a receiving section 121 and a specifying section 122. The reception unit 121 receives selection of an object. The identifying unit 122 identifies the lighting equipment 10 that has a predetermined relationship with the accepted object as a control target.

The identification unit 122 according to the embodiment described below identifies the lighting equipment 10 that is in a predetermined positional relationship with the object accepted by the reception unit 121 as a control target.

The identification unit 122 according to the embodiment described below identifies the lighting device 10 that has been previously associated with the object accepted by the reception unit 121 as a control target.

The lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment described below includes a lighting control reception section 123 and a lighting control section 124. The lighting control receiving unit 123 receives control for the lighting equipment 10 specified by the specifying unit 122. The lighting control unit 124 controls the lighting equipment 10 specified by the identification unit 122 according to the control received by the lighting control reception unit 123.

The lighting control unit 124 according to the embodiment described below displays the control simulation received by the lighting control reception unit 123, and controls the lighting equipment 10 when the simulation is selected.

The lighting control unit 124 according to the embodiment described below stores the control received by the lighting control reception unit 123 in association with the simulation.

[Embodiment]
(Lighting control system configuration)
Hereinafter, the configuration of the lighting control system 1 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a lighting control system 1. As shown in FIG. The lighting control system 1 according to the embodiment includes a plurality of lighting devices 10 (in FIG. 1, they are shown as lighting devices 10-1 to 10-n. When there is no need to distinguish between each lighting device, they are collectively referred to as “lighting devices 10”). ), a plurality of nodes 20 (shown as nodes 20-1 to 20-n in FIG. 1; collectively referred to as "nodes 20" when there is no need to distinguish between them), a hub 30, and a lighting control device 100. have Note that the types and number of lighting devices 10 and nodes 20 included in the lighting control system 1 can be changed arbitrarily.

In the lighting control system 1, the lighting equipment 10 can perform two-way communication with the nodes 20 and the lighting control device 100 using a communication protocol in accordance with the DMX standard or a communication method in accordance with the RDM standard, which is an extension of DMX. Furthermore, the lighting equipment 10 includes semiconductor light emitting elements such as LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), and performs lighting effects in studios, stages, etc. by changing brightness, range, color, etc. according to control signals. The lighting equipment 10 is equipment installed in an arbitrary space such as a studio or a stage, and is installed on a baton that supports the lighting equipment 10 by hanging or the like. The example in FIG. 1 shows that lighting devices 10-1 to 10-n are installed on baton B1. Note that the lighting equipment 10 may include equipment that is not installed on the baton.

The node 20 is a distributor that distributes control information that allows bidirectional communication with the lighting equipment 10 and the lighting control device 100 using a communication protocol that conforms to the DMX standard and a communication method that conforms to the RDM standard that is an extension of DMX. . The node 20 is a device that relays communication between the lighting control device 100 and the lighting equipment 10, and is realized by, for example, a device called a DMX node or an RDM node. Specifically, the node 20 is connected to a hub 30 in a manner that allows bidirectional communication via a wired or wireless network such as Ethernet (registered trademark), and communicates with the lighting control device 100 and the like via the hub 30. do.

Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 1, the node 20 is installed on a baton, similar to the lighting device 10. In the example of FIG. 1, a node 20-1 is installed on baton B1, a node 20-2 is installed on baton B2, and a node 20-n is installed on baton Bn. Further, the node 20 stores information regarding the baton on which the node 20 is installed and information on the lighting equipment 10 connected to the node 20 . In other words, the node 20 stores the arrangement information of the lighting equipment 10 indicating the correspondence between the baton and the lighting equipment 10. Note that the node 20 does not need to be installed on the baton.

The hub 30 is connected to the lighting control device 100 in a manner that allows bidirectional communication via a wired or wireless network such as Ethernet (registered trademark), and provides communication between the lighting control device 100 and each of the nodes 20-1 to 20-n. A repeater that relays communications.

The lighting control device 100 is a control device that can communicate bidirectional control signals (for example, control signals compatible with the RDM standard) with the lighting equipment 10. When the lighting control device 100 receives an operation command for the lighting device 10 from a user (for example, an operator operating the lighting control device 100), the lighting control device 100 sends a control signal including the control address assigned to the lighting devices 10-1 to 10-n. A control signal is generated and transmitted to the nodes 20-1 to 20-n via the hub 30. The nodes 20-1 to 20-n convert the control signal received from the lighting control device 100 into a signal (RDM signal) conforming to the RDM standard, for example, and output it to the lighting device 10 indicated by the control address. Thereby, the lighting control device 100 controls the lighting devices 10-1 to 10-n. In this way, the lighting control device 100 uses, for example, the control address included in the RDM compatible control signal to specify or remotely control the lighting devices 10-1 to 10-n. The lighting control device 100 is an example of a control device.

(Summary of processing executed by lighting control device 100)
The lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment receives a selection of an object to be irradiated in a virtual space, and specifies, as a control target, a lighting device 10 that has a predetermined relationship with the object accepted as an irradiation target. Thereby, the lighting control device 100 can facilitate the association between the illumination target object and the lighting device 10 by a user who does not have deep knowledge about dimming operations or lighting, and can improve convenience for the user.

(Configuration of lighting control device)
Hereinafter, the configuration of the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the lighting control device 100. The lighting control device 100 receives operations by an operator who controls each lighting device 10. For example, the lighting control device 100 is a device called a light control console or a light control console. Note that the lighting control device 100 may be, for example, a desktop PC (Personal Computer), a notebook PC, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like. Further, the lighting control device 100 may be a so-called lighting control console that has a fader or the like and receives operations on the lighting equipment 10. Further, the lighting control device 100 may be an HMD (Head Mounted Display).

The lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment includes a communication section 110, a control section 120, and a storage section 130. The communication unit 110 is a communication device that transmits and receives information to and from the lighting device 10 via the hub 30 or the like, and is realized by, for example, a communication device such as a NIC (Network Interface Card). For example, the communication unit 110 communicates with the lighting equipment 10 in order to control the lighting equipment 10 specified by the identification unit 122 described below.

The storage unit 130 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. Information about objects identified by the lighting control device 100 and lighting equipment 10 is registered in the storage unit 130. An example of the object includes positional information on the object to be irradiated and information on the lighting equipment 10 associated with the object. Further, examples of information on the lighting equipment 10 include manufacturing company name, equipment model number, UID, control address, number of channels used, mode used, lighting time, energization time, mass, personality setting, location information, and relationship with the object. Contains information such as relationships.

Here, the manufacturing company name is the name of the manufacturing company of the lighting device 10. The device model number is the model number of the lighting device 10 determined by the manufacturing company. The UID is a unique number for each device used in the RDM standard, and is information expressed in a 12-digit hexadecimal number given to each lighting device 10-1 to 10-n in advance. Further, the control address is an address on a DMX data link, that is, a control address used when the lighting control device 100 controls the lighting equipment 10. Further, the number of channels is the number of control addresses used to control the lighting equipment 10. For example, in the lighting equipment 10 with the number of channels "4", individual control addresses are set for each of illuminance (I), red (R), blue (B), and green (G), so that the illuminance , red, blue, and green can be controlled individually.

Further, the lighting time is information indicating the total time during which the light source of the lighting device 10 is turned on. Further, the energization time is information indicating the total time during which power was supplied to the lighting device 10. Moreover, the mass is information indicating the mass of the lighting device 10. Furthermore, the personality setting is information indicating the mode of operation of the lighting device 10. Further, the position information is information regarding the position of the lighting equipment 10 on the stage where it is installed. Furthermore, the relationship with the object is information regarding the object that is the irradiation target and is associated with the object in advance.

The control unit 120 is an arithmetic device that performs various information processing, and includes, for example, electronic circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), and an FPGA (Field Programmable Circuit). Integrated circuits such as Gate Array) can be used. The control unit 120 has an internal memory for storing programs and control data that define various processing procedures. , functions as the lighting control section 124. Note that these functional units may be implemented in different hardware. Further, the control unit 120 may include other functional units.

The reception unit 121 receives selection of an object. For example, the receiving unit 121 receives a selection of an object displayed as a standing position of a performer to be irradiated on a screen that virtually displays lighting equipment 10, objects, etc. in 3D space. Note that the number of objects selected by the reception unit 121 is not limited to one, and it is also possible to select a plurality of objects.

The identifying unit 122 identifies the lighting device 10 that has a predetermined relationship with the object accepted by the accepting unit 121 as a control target. For example, the identifying unit 122 identifies the lighting device 10 that has a predetermined positional relationship with the object accepted by the accepting unit 121 as a control target. Specifically, the specifying unit 122 specifies, as a control target, a lighting device 10 that is virtually displayed in a 3D space by the receiving unit 121 and is within a range of, for example, 5 m from the position of the selected object to be irradiated. do. Further, for example, the specifying unit 122 selects the lighting device 10 that is virtually displayed in the 3D space by the receiving unit 121 and is located between 45 degrees and 60 degrees to the right from the front of the selected object to be irradiated as the control target. Specify as. Note that the lighting device 10 may have a predetermined relationship with a plurality of objects, and may be specified as a control target for each object.

Further, for example, the specifying unit 122 specifies the lighting device 10 that has been linked in advance to the object accepted by the receiving unit 121 as a control target. For example, the identifying unit 122 identifies the lighting equipment 10 that has been associated with the object in advance as the control target that has been associated with the object in advance because it can effectively illuminate the object. Further, for example, the specifying unit 122 specifies the control target based on the type of lighting device 10. Note that what is specified here is not limited to the lighting device 10, and may be, for example, a baton from which the lighting device 10 is suspended.

The lighting control receiving unit 123 receives control for the lighting equipment 10 specified by the specifying unit 122. For example, the lighting control receiving unit 123 receives control such as turning on, turning off, or changing the brightness to a predetermined brightness for the lighting device 10 specified by the specifying unit 122. Further, for example, the lighting control receiving unit 123 collectively controls the brightness of the lighting devices 10 specified by the specifying unit 122 by a flick operation on the screen or the like. Further, for example, the lighting control receiving unit 123 receives control details such as changing the brightness of a plurality of lighting devices 10 specified by the specifying unit 122 to a predetermined level all at once. Here, the lighting control reception unit 123 may reduce the visibility of objects other than the operation objects specified as control objects. For example, the lighting control reception unit 123 makes objects other than the operation target and the lighting equipment 10 translucent or invisible.

The lighting control unit 124 controls the lighting equipment 10 specified by the identification unit 122 according to the control received by the lighting control reception unit 123. For example, the lighting control unit 124 controls the lighting equipment 10 received by the lighting control reception unit 123 and specified by the identification unit 122, such as turning on, turning off, or changing the brightness to a predetermined brightness. Further, for example, the lighting control unit 124 displays the control simulation received by the lighting control reception unit 123, and controls the lighting equipment 10 when the simulation is selected. Further, for example, the lighting control unit 124 stores the control received by the lighting control reception unit 123 in association with the simulation.

Specifically, the lighting control unit 124 displays the content of the simulation stored in the storage unit 130 as a simulation, and selects the stored simulation to control the lighting equipment 10 to be controlled specified by the identification unit 122. In contrast, control is performed such as changing the brightness to a predetermined level. Note that the simulation may be set in advance, or the lighting control unit 124 may receive and simulate user operations on the spot, and when an operation such as an OK button is performed on the screen, the lighting control unit 124 controls the lighting equipment. 10 may be controlled.

In the lighting control device 100 described above, a computer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), RAM (Random Access Memory), EEPROM, flash memory, etc. reads a control program registered in a predetermined recording medium, and executes the read control program. This may be achieved by executing.

Next, an overview of the processing executed by the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment will be described using FIGS. 3 and 4. First, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing identification of the lighting equipment 10 by the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the lighting control device 100 virtually displays objects, lighting equipment 10, etc. in 3D space. FIG. 3(1) shows an object. Moreover, FIGS. 3(2) and 3(3) show the lighting equipment 10. First, the illumination control device 100 accepts the selection of an object by a user operation, and accepts FIG. 3(1) as an object to be illuminated. Then, the lighting control device 100 specifies the lighting devices 10 shown in FIGS. 3(2) and 3(3) as control targets based on predetermined conditions. For example, the lighting control device 100 specifies the lighting devices 10 shown in FIGS. 3(2) and 3(3) as control targets based on the condition that the lighting devices 10 are linked in advance to FIG. 3(1). Further, for example, the lighting control device 100 specifies the lighting devices 10 in FIGS. 3(2) and 3(3) as control targets based on the condition that the lighting devices 10 are behind the object in FIG. 3(1).

Next, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing control of the lighting equipment 10 by the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the lighting control device 100 virtually displays objects, lighting equipment 10, etc. in 3D space. FIG. 4(1) shows objects selected by the lighting control device 100. In FIG. 4(2), a three-dimensional direction based on the object selected by the lighting control device 100 is displayed. By operating this three-dimensional direction, the lighting devices 10 existing in the corresponding three-dimensional direction are collectively controlled. For example, the lighting control device 100 collectively controls the illumination intensity of the lighting devices 10 located behind the object in FIG. 4(1) by accepting a user's flick operation of the backward portion in FIG. A simulation is performed in which it is raised.

Next, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing control of the lighting equipment 10 by the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the lighting control device 100 virtually displays objects, lighting equipment 10, etc. in 3D space. 5(1) to (3) are objects. Among these objects, FIG. 5(2) shows objects that have been selected as irradiation targets by the lighting control device 100. FIGS. 5(4) to 5(6) show lighting equipment 10 that has a predetermined relationship with the object in FIG. 5(2) and is specified as a control target. At this time, the lighting control device 100 simulates control of the lighting equipment 10 in the 3D space by the user's flick operation of the object portion on the screen. For example, the lighting control device 100 receives a flick operation by the user to move the object shown in FIG. 5(2) on the screen from the bottom to the top, and the lighting control device 100 receives the flick operation of moving the object shown in FIG. 6) A simulation is performed in which the intensity of the illumination of the lighting equipment 10 is increased.

Next, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing control of the lighting equipment 10 by the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the lighting control device 100 virtually displays objects, lighting equipment 10, etc. in 3D space. FIG. 6(1) shows objects accepted by user selection. FIG. 6(2) shows a lighting device 10 that serves as a key light. The key light is the main light source and is used to brightly illuminate the subject. FIG. 6(3) shows a lighting device 10 that serves as a fill light. The fill light is placed diagonally in front of and opposite to the key light, and is used to illuminate areas not illuminated by the key light. FIG. 6(4) shows a lighting device 10 that serves as a backlight. The backlight is used to highlight the outline of the subject. Here, the lighting control device 100 may hide objects and lighting equipment 10 that are not specified as control targets, or make them semitransparent to reduce visibility of objects other than the operation target.

FIG. 6(5) is a display of a simulation of the lighting effect by the lighting device 10. For example, FIG. 6(5a) shows the lighting equipment 10 serving as a key light in FIG. 6(2), the lighting equipment 10 serving as a fill light in FIG. 6(3), and the lighting equipment 10 serving as a fill light in FIG. 6(4). This is a simulation of the lighting effect when the lighting equipment 10, which functions as a backlight, is turned on. FIG. 6(5b) is a simulation of the lighting effect in which only the lighting device 10 serving as the key light in FIG. 6(2) is turned on. FIG. 6(5c) is a simulation of the lighting effect in which only the lighting device 10 serving as the fill light in FIG. 6(3) is turned on. FIG. 6(5d) is a simulation of the lighting effect in which only the lighting device 10 serving as a backlight in FIG. 6(4) is turned on.

The lighting control device 100 makes it easy for the user to select a desired lighting effect by displaying the image shown in FIG. 6(5) as a simulation of the lighting effects by each lighting device 10. At this time, the lighting control device 100 can also perform control such as accepting user operations and reflecting the contents of the simulation on the lighting equipment 10 in the real world.

(flowchart)
Next, a specific processing procedure executed by the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for setting the lighting equipment 10 executed in the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the lighting control device 100 first identifies the lighting device 10 that has a predetermined relationship with the accepted object as a control target (step S11). At this time, if the lighting control device 100 cannot specify the lighting device 10 to be controlled (step S11 "YES"), it specifies the lighting device 10 to be controlled again. Then, when the lighting control device 100 is able to specify the lighting device 10 to be controlled (step S11 "NO"), the lighting control device 100 sets the specified lighting device 10 as the control object (step S12).

As described above, the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment includes the reception section 121 and the identification section 122. The reception unit 121 receives selection of an object. Further, the identifying unit 122 identifies the lighting device 10 that has a predetermined relationship with the object accepted by the accepting unit 121 as a control target. Thereby, the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment facilitates the identification of lighting even for users who lack knowledge about dimming operations and lighting. That is, the lighting control device 100 can easily specify the lighting device 10 that effectively illuminates the object to be illuminated, and can ensure user convenience.

Further, as described above, in the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment, the identifying unit 122 identifies the lighting device 10 that is in a predetermined positional relationship with the object accepted by the receiving unit 121 as a control target. Thereby, the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment can easily specify the lighting equipment 10 located at a position where the lighting effect desired by the user is exhibited.

Furthermore, as described above, in the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment, the identifying unit 122 identifies the lighting device 10 that has been previously associated with the object accepted by the receiving unit 121 as a control target. Thereby, the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment can easily identify the lighting equipment 10 that has been associated with the object in advance as having the lighting effect desired by the user, and can ensure convenience for the user.

Further, as described above, the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment includes the lighting control receiving unit 123 that receives control of the lighting equipment 10 specified by the specifying unit 122, and The lighting control unit 124 further includes a lighting control unit 124 that controls the lighting equipment 10 specified by the identification unit 122. Thereby, the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment can easily control the specified lighting equipment 10 and ensure user convenience.

Further, as described above, in the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment, the lighting control unit 124 displays the control simulation received by the lighting control reception unit 123, and when the simulation is selected, controls the lighting equipment 10. do. Thereby, the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment can simulate the content of control for the specified lighting device 10. Moreover, thereby, the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment can easily reflect the simulated control contents on the lighting equipment 10 in the real world, thereby ensuring user convenience.

Further, as described above, in the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment, the lighting control unit 124 stores the control received by the lighting control reception unit 123 in association with the simulation. As a result, the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment can retain the simulated control contents and redisplay them, thereby reducing the burden of reproducing the simulated control contents and improving user convenience. can be ensured.

[Modified example]
Although an embodiment of the invention has been described, this embodiment is presented by way of example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. This embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

1 Lighting control system 10 Lighting equipment 20 Node 30 Hub 100 Lighting control device 110 Communication section 120 Control section 121 Reception section 122 Specification section 123 Lighting control reception section 124 Lighting control section 130 Storage section

Claims (8)

A reception section that accepts object selection;
a specifying unit that specifies, as a control target, a lighting device that has a predetermined relationship with the object accepted by the receiving unit;
A lighting control device comprising: The lighting control device according to claim 1, wherein the specifying unit specifies, as a control target, a lighting device that is in a predetermined positional relationship with the object accepted by the receiving unit. The lighting control device according to claim 1, wherein the specifying unit specifies, as a control target, a lighting device that has been linked in advance to the object accepted by the receiving unit. a lighting control reception unit that receives control of the lighting equipment specified by the identification unit;
a lighting control unit that controls the lighting equipment specified by the identification unit in accordance with the control received by the lighting control reception unit;
The lighting control device according to claim 1, further comprising: 5. The lighting control device according to claim 4, wherein the lighting control unit displays a simulation of the control received by the lighting control reception unit, and controls lighting equipment when the simulation is selected. The lighting control device according to claim 5, wherein the lighting control unit stores the control received by the lighting control reception unit in association with a simulation. a reception process for accepting object selection;
a specifying step of specifying, as a control target, a lighting device that has a predetermined relationship with the object selected in the receiving step;
A lighting control method comprising: a reception step for accepting object selection;
a specifying step of specifying, as a control target, a lighting device having a predetermined relationship with the object selected in the receiving step;
A lighting control program that allows a computer to execute

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