JP4610767B2 - Planetarium control device and program thereof - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a planetarium apparatus that automatically produces a planetarium and a program therefor. In this specification, the planetarium refers to a facility for projecting an image on a dome-shaped screen, and the content of the image is not limited to Hoshino but may be entertainment-type.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the early days of projecting planetariums, it was necessary to manually operate the controller using switches, volumes, etc. on the operation panel. Since this operation requires skill, it was difficult to manage the screening time of the planetarium. Conventionally, it has been attempted to automate these operations. The automation method is, for example, that a planetarium control command is stored as a program along the production time axis, and the program is automatically executed by a clock inside the planetarium control device or an external synchronization signal. there were.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional planetarium automation described above has a problem that the range of automation is limited only to the content of the planetarium. That is, the operator must execute the start operation when the program is called and the scheduled time is reached before the program is shown. And it must wait in the vicinity of the equipment until the program program ends. When the program ends, the program program must be called for the next screening, and the program must wait until the next screening time. For this reason, the operator must always monitor and wait for the progress of the program program in the vicinity of the equipment, and the program program can be automatically unattended on time or at regular intervals, as in the case of a science museum exhibit. There was a problem that it was impossible to operate the project so that it could be projected, and when the operator was unfamiliar, there was a problem that the screening program was mistaken or the screening schedule was delayed. Furthermore, in a planetarium with a small dome diameter, it is necessary to reduce the number of spectators that can be accommodated in the dome by placing the operator in the vicinity of the equipment, and there is also a problem that the operator obstructs the sight of the audience. It was.
[0004]
In addition, in recent planetarium domes, various devices such as an on-site lighting and an acoustic device are introduced in addition to the main projection device. For this reason, the operator must execute a program to be screened for each device according to the screening schedule for one day. Then, when the program is finished, the work for switching to the next program must be performed in parallel while adjusting the lighting in the dome and broadcasting the exit BGM and the announcement in the field. Such work places a heavy burden on the operator, and when an unfamiliar operator performs an operation, a program to be shown is mistaken or a screening schedule is delayed.
[0005]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art. In other words, the issue is that the planetarium control device enables the operation of the planetarium without any malfunction by executing the screening schedule accurately by automating the program program screening schedule and the operation of peripheral devices in the planetarium facility. And providing the program.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The planetarium control apparatus of the present invention, which has been made for the purpose of solving this problem, includes a program control means for executing a program event produced using a planetarium device, and an individual dome in the dome while the program event is not being executed. There are individual control means for performing individual events that use the devices individually, and schedule means for specifying the start time for each individual event by the individual control means and each program event by the program control means. Each event is automatically executed according to the start time.
[0007]
In this planetarium control device, the planetarium is automatically rendered by the scheduling means. That is, in the schedule means, a start time is designated for each individual event by the individual control means and each program event by the program control means. When each designated start time comes, individual devices in the dome are individually controlled by the individual control means, and individual events are performed. Alternatively, a program event that comprehensively uses each device in the dome is started by the program control means. As a result, the planetarium is automatically produced without the operator having to operate and execute each individual event or program event.
[0008]
In the planetarium control device of the present invention, it is desirable that either the absolute time or the relative time can be selected as the time used for designating the start time by the scheduling means. It is desirable that an arbitrary amount of offset can be set for the start time of each event by the schedule means. Alternatively, it is possible to pause each event during its automatic execution by the scheduling means, and when resuming execution after the pause, the pause time is automatically set for the start time of each unexecuted event. It is desirable to have automatic rescheduling means for adding. This is because, for example, it is possible to easily cope with a situation in which the audience exchange is delayed between the screening of the program and the screening.
[0012]
In any of the cases described above, it is desirable to have time monitoring means for monitoring a timer signal for notifying the time and to be able to acquire the timer signal from the outside. This is because the use of an external timer signal enables various effects such as synchronized operation of two or more planetariums.
[0013]
In addition, the present invention provides a planetarium control device, a program control means for performing a program event to produce using a planetarium device, and an individual device that individually uses each device in the dome while the program event is not performed. Individual control means for executing the event, individual individual events by the individual control means, schedule means for specifying the start time for each program event by the program control means, and each event automatically according to the start time specified by the schedule means It shall extend to planetarium control program to function as the event automatic means for executing.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments embodying the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0016]
[First form]
First, the system configuration of the planetarium facility according to the first embodiment will be described. The planetarium facility 100 according to the present embodiment is configured with the event management device 1 as the center, as shown in the block diagram of FIG. A planetarium control device 3, an acoustic control device 4, a lighting control device 5, and a timer 6 are connected to the event management device 1. Further, the planetarium control device 3 includes a planetarium device 31, the acoustic control device 4 includes a speaker 41, and the illumination control device 5 includes an illumination lamp 51. The operation terminal 2 receives an operation by an operator. Furthermore, the planetarium facility 100 can also access the planetarium facility 200 and the planetarium facility 300 via a network. The operation terminal 2 may be a dedicated machine or a general general-purpose computer. Further, an external timer signal can be used instead of the timer signal of the timer 6.
[0017]
A plurality of event definition programs are stored in the event file 22. The event definition program is a data file that defines the daily screening schedule and the operation of the planetarium facility 100 corresponding to the schedule. The operator can create and select these event definition programs through the operation terminal 2. A plurality of automatic program programs are stored in the automatic program file 21. The automatic program program is a data file that defines the schedule of one automatic program and the operation of the planetarium device 31 corresponding to the schedule. The operator can create and select these automatic program programs through the operation terminal 2.
[0018]
FIG. 2 shows an example of a screening schedule for one day in the planetarium operation. One screening includes admission, program screening, and exit, which are repeated for the number of screenings. In entering and leaving, the sound control device 4 reproduces the BGM and announcement, and the lighting control device 5 adjusts the lighting. In the event definition program described above, the operations of the planetarium facility 100 relating to the entrance, program screening, and exit are defined. In the program screening, the planetarium control device 3 displays the program. The automatic program program described above defines the operation of the planetarium device 31 related to the program screening.
[0019]
Next, a screening process in the case where there is a screening schedule in FIG. 2 in the planetarium facility according to this embodiment configured as shown in FIG. 1 will be described. First, an event definition program is created on the operation terminal 2 or the like. FIG. 3 is an example of an event definition program creation screen. The event definition program creation screen includes a start time field, an event field, and a responsible device field. The start time of the event is set in the start time column. In the event field, the contents of the event are set. In the assigned device column, a control device necessary for the event is set. In this event definition program, all the events necessary for the screening schedule of the day are set. In addition to the absolute time (life clock) as shown in FIG. 3, the event start time can also be set as a relative time as shown in FIG. 4 (the program start time is 0). The created event definition program is stored in the event file 22.
[0020]
FIG. 5 shows a procedure for creating an event definition program. First, the event start time is set. Next, select an event from the event list. Next, an event operation is selected from the event operation list corresponding to the selected event. The control device is automatically set from the selected event operation.
[0021]
Subsequently, the operator selects an event definition program from the operation terminal 2. FIG. 6 is an example of an event definition program selection screen. This selection screen is divided into an upper part for operating the event management apparatus 1 and a lower part for selecting an event definition file. In the “event program list” in the lower part of the figure, event definition file names registered in the event file 22 are displayed. When creating a new event definition program, the registration switch 204 can be pressed to move to the event definition program creation screen. To change the contents of an existing event definition program, the event definition program can be edited by pressing the edit switch 205.
[0022]
Next, the upper part in the figure will be described. First, a start switch 201, a stop switch 203, a temporary stop switch 202, an event time display field 207, and an offset time display field 206 are provided in the upper part of the drawing. Each of these switches is a switch for starting, ending, and temporarily stopping the execution of the event definition program. The event time display field 207 displays the time currently managed by the event management apparatus 1. The offset time display field 206 is used to set an offset time with respect to the event start time. First, when the start switch 201 is pressed while any event definition file is selected in the lower part, the event management apparatus 1 reads the selected event definition file. And it waits in the state which can start the event of the 1st line of the selected event definition file, and monitors the timer signal from the timer 6. FIG. Then, when it is time to start the event, a control signal for executing the event is sent to the responsible control device. By repeating this operation for all defined events, the planetarium facility is automatically executed according to the screening schedule. When the operator presses the end switch 203, the event management apparatus 1 stops execution. Note that the operation by the operation terminal 2 can be simplified by reading a predetermined event definition program when the system is started.
[0023]
In addition, there are cases where it is desired to pause the schedule due to a delay in the audience leaving. In such a case, when the operator presses the pause switch 202, the monitoring of the timer 6 performed by the event management apparatus 1 can be stopped, and at the same time, the event being executed can also be stopped. When restarting automatic execution, the start switch 201 is pressed. Then, the event management apparatus 1 maintains the event execution interval by automatically adding the paused time to the unexecuted event. It is also possible for the user to add an arbitrary time to the event start time by setting an arbitrary offset time.
[0024]
In this embodiment, as described above, a time signal can be acquired from the outside of the planetarium facility 100 and used as the timer signal. For example, when there are a plurality of planetarium facilities such as the planetarium facilities 200 and 300 in the same hall or a remote place, there is a case where it is desired to operate in synchronization with other planetarium facilities. In such a case, it is desirable to acquire a clock signal from a network server in the hall or a clock server (NTP server) on the Internet and use the time as a timer signal.
[0025]
As described above in detail, in this embodiment, an event definition program in which the event start time and operation details are defined is created in advance and registered in the event management apparatus 1. When an event definition program is selected on the operation terminal 2 and the start switch 201 is pressed, the event management apparatus 1 reads the event definition program and executes each event at each start time according to the contents. This has realized a planetarium facility that automates the operation of the planetarium control device.
[0026]
[Second form]
Next, a mode in which a program event is started by receiving a timer signal at a certain time interval will be described. The system configuration itself of this embodiment is not different from that described in FIG. 1 of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, an event timer is set for each program by the operation terminal 2. The event timer is a timer signal that is transmitted at regular time intervals. The event management apparatus 1 in this embodiment starts the program screening by receiving an event timer.
[0027]
FIG. 7 is an example of an event timer setting screen. In this setting screen, the event timer time and the start time and end time are set for each time zone. For event timer time, you can set the timer interval in minutes. When one program is selected from the operation terminal 2 and automatic execution of the program is started, the event management apparatus 1 stands by until the start time. When the start time comes, an event timer is generated at a constant cycle. Then, when the event timer is generated, the program starts. After that, if the program is shown at the time when the timer occurs again, the timer is ignored. On the other hand, if the program is not shown at the time when the timer is generated, the program is shown again. When the end time is reached, the timer is stopped. If the end time is reached during the show of the program, the timer is stopped after the show ends. By repeating this operation, the planetarium is automatically screened.
[0028]
FIG. 8 shows a time axis showing the screening by the event timer. FIG. 8 shows an example in which the event timer time is 10 minutes, the program length is 15 minutes, the start time is 8:00 and the end time is 8:50. First, at 8:00, when the first event timer is generated, the program starts. Thereafter, a timer is generated every 10 minutes. The 10:10 timer is ignored because it is showing at 8:10. Further, the timer at 8:20 after 10 minutes does not show the program, so the program is shown. This is repeated thereafter. The timer is ignored because the program is being shown at the end time of 8:50. For this reason, the timer is stopped after the program ends.
[0029]
As described above in detail, in this embodiment, the event timer time for generating a timer at a constant period and the start time and end time of the program are set. Then, when an event timer occurs when the program is not being shown, the program is started again. This has realized a planetarium facility that automates the operation of the planetarium screening.
[0030]
Note that this embodiment is merely an example, and does not limit the present invention. Therefore, the present invention can naturally be improved and modified in various ways without departing from the gist thereof. For example, the present invention may be implemented by integrating all the devices related to the planetarium facility 100 of FIG.
[0031]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, there is provided a planetarium control device and a program thereof that can execute a screening schedule accurately and operate without malfunction by automating the operations of the operator of the planetarium control device. ing. In addition, since the same automatic program can be played back automatically and automatically, the burden on the operator can be reduced, and in a planetarium with a small dome diameter, there is no need to place an operator during program playback. Many viewers can be mobilized.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a planetarium facility according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a screening schedule.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents of an event definition program (use of absolute time).
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents of an event definition program (use of relative time).
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a procedure for creating an event definition program.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an event definition program selection screen.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an event timer setting screen.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of screening by an event timer.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Event management apparatus 2 Operation terminal 3 Planetarium control apparatus 4 Sound control apparatus 5 Illumination control apparatus 6 Timer 21 Automatic program file 22 Event definition file 31 Planetarium apparatus 41 Speaker 51 Illumination lamp 201 Start switch 202 Pause switch 203 End switch 204 Registration switch 205 Edit switch

Claims (6)

Program control means for carrying out a program event produced using a planetarium device ;
Individual control means for performing individual events that individually use individual devices in the dome while the program event is not performed;
Scheduling means for designating a start time for each individual event by the individual control means and for each program event by the program control means,
A planetarium control apparatus that automatically executes each event according to a start time designated by the scheduling means. The planetarium control device according to claim 1,
A planetarium control apparatus characterized in that either an absolute time or a relative time can be selected as a time used for designating a start time by the scheduling means. The planetarium control device according to claim 1,
A planetarium control apparatus , wherein an arbitrary amount of offset time can be set with respect to the start time of each event by the scheduling means, and the offset time can be added to the start time of each event . The planetarium control device according to claim 1,
During the automatic execution of each event by the scheduling means can be paused,
A planetarium control apparatus, comprising: an automatic rescheduling unit that automatically adds the time during suspension to the start time of each unexecuted event when execution is resumed after the suspension. The planetarium control device according to claim 1,
Having time monitoring means for monitoring a timer signal for notifying the time;
A planetarium control apparatus characterized in that the timer signal can be acquired from the outside. Planetarium control device
Program control means for implementing the program event to direct using planetarium equipment,
Individual control means for performing an individual event for individually using each device in the dome while the program event is not performed,
Schedule means for designating a start time for each individual event by the individual control means and for each program event by the program control means; and
Planetarium control program for causing to function as an event Autorun means for automatically performing each event in accordance with the specified start time by the scheduling means.

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