JP5333828B2 - Remote control device and device control system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote control device and a device control system using the remote control device that can easily set a correspondence relationship with a control target device.

  Conventionally, lighting fixtures that can be controlled by a remote controller have attempted to establish a correspondence relationship between the lighting fixtures and the remote control device by setting channels in the lighting fixture and the remote control device. For example, a dip switch for channel setting is attached to each of the luminaire main body and the remote control device, and devices set to the same channel can be controlled by this switch. Normally, only one channel can be set for each device.

On the other hand, a configuration has been proposed in which an arbitrary channel number can be transmitted to a lighting fixture from a remote controller (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this case, a channel setting switch on the luminaire side becomes unnecessary.
Japanese Patent Publication No. 2-15157

  However, when setting a channel from the remote controller, the luminaire side must be in a channel setting acceptance state, and a switch for storing the channel code is required on the luminaire side. Although it is mentioned that this switch also serves as a channel code storage switch by a pull switch or the like provided in the fixture, an operation on the side of the lighting fixture is required when setting the channel. Thus, every time the correspondence relationship between the control target device and the remote control device is set, a setting operation for both the control target device and the remote control device is required.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a remote control device and a device control system in which a correspondence relationship between a remote control device and a control target device can be easily set.

Remote control device according to claim 1 of the present invention, body and; is disposed on the main body, receiving part and that receives a visible light signal including the identification information of the device; disposed on the body, a visible light thus received a storage unit that stores identification information extracted from the signal; disposed in said body, said the first operation unit identification information is associated with the newly stored identification information for each stored; the newly previously stored one or more from the stored identification information, the first operation unit identification information that has been associated with the second operating portion being correspondence; disposed in said body, said first A transmission unit that transmits a control signal together with identification information associated with the first operation unit or the second operation unit by an operation of the operation unit or the operation of the second operation unit. Features.

The device identification information is a device-specific address such as an ID number of the device to be controlled, for example, and is preferably set in advance in the device, for example, when the device is manufactured. Etc. may be used.
The identification information received and stored is transmitted by visible light.
The signal transmitted from the transmission unit is a wireless signal such as infrared or visible light.

The remote control device according to claim 2 of the present invention is the remote control device according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit stores a plurality of pieces of identification information, selects one piece of identification information from the plurality of pieces of stored identification information and selects the selected identification information. Selection means for associating information with the first or second operation unit is provided.
The selection unit may be, for example, a jog dial or a selection button for selecting an identification signal, and is a unit that can associate the first or second operation unit with identification information.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control system comprising: the remote control device according to the first or second aspect; and a control target device controlled by the remote control device.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the identification information received by visible light communication can be stored and the device can be controlled using the stored identification information, the device can be associated with the remote control device. Easy to set up.
According to the invention of claim 2, it is possible to control a plurality of devices with a single remote control with settings is easy for the correspondence between the equipment and the remote control device.
According to invention of Claim 3, the control system using the remote control apparatus of Claim 1 or 2 can be provided.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an illumination control system using a remote control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the remote control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. These are block diagrams which show the structure of the lighting fixture controlled by the remote control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment.

FIG. 1 illustrates an illumination control system for controlling two lighting fixtures 10 as control target devices using one remote control device 20 for convenience. The luminaire 10 transmits its own identification information set in advance as a visible light signal. When receiving the visible light signal, the remote control device 20 stores the identification information included in the signal in its own device, and associates the identification information with the operation unit 21 as the first operation unit . When the operation unit 21 is operated in a state where the identification information is stored and the identification information and the operation unit are associated with each other, a control signal for turning on / off the lighting fixture is transmitted wirelessly together with the identification information stored in the own device. The luminaire 10 is configured to be able to receive a radio signal. When the control signal is received, the lighting fixture 10 is controlled according to the control signal, and when the control signal is not included. The current control state is maintained as it is.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the remote control device 20 includes a main body 20a, an operation unit 21 that transmits a control signal, a receiving unit 22 that receives a visible light signal, and a storage unit 23 that stores identification information included in the received visible light signal. The transmission unit 24 that transmits a radio signal extracts the identification information from the received visible light signal, stores the correspondence with the operation unit 21 in the storage unit 23, and transmits the control signal together with the identification information according to the operation of the operation unit 21. A control unit 25 for transmitting from the unit 24 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the luminaire 10 includes a light source 11, a lighting device 12 that controls lighting of the light source, a storage unit 13 that stores its own identification information, and a wireless reception unit that receives a wireless signal transmitted from the remote control device 20. 14. It has the control part 15 which controls the lighting device according to the received control signal while controlling the lighting device 12 to transmit the visible light signal from the light source 11 by controlling the self identification information.
Next, the case where two lighting fixtures 10a and 10b are controlled by one remote control device 20 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the lighting fixtures 10a and 10b, their own identification information ID1 and ID2 are stored in the storage unit 13, respectively. First, when the user turns on the luminaires 10a and 10b, the control unit 15 of the luminaires 10a and 10b reads the identification information ID1 and ID2 from the storage unit 13 and controls the lighting device 12 from the light source 11. The identification information ID1 is transmitted as a visible light signal. Here, when the remote controller 20 is brought to the illumination area of the luminaire 10a, the remote controller 20 extracts the identification information ID1 from the visible light signal, stores it in its own storage unit 23, and stores the identification information ID1 and the operation unit 21. Are set in association with each other. In this state, when the operation unit 21 is operated, the control unit 25 of the remote control device 20 reads the identification information associated with the operation unit 21 from the storage unit 23, and sends a control signal for controlling the lighting fixture 10a together with the read identification information ID1. Send wirelessly. Here, it is assumed that a control signal for controlling lighting of the lighting fixture 10a is transmitted by the operation of the operation unit 21. The luminaire 10a that has received this control signal determines whether or not its own identification information ID1 is included in the control signal, and after confirming that it is included, changes the current lighting state to the unlit state. Further, when the operation unit 21 of the remote control device 20 is operated, the identification information ID1 and a control signal are transmitted wirelessly, and the lighting fixture 10a that has received the control signal changes from the current unlit state to the lit state. Here, even if the luminaire 10b receives the control signal transmitted from the remote controller 20, the control signal does not include the identification information ID2 of the luminaire 10b, so the control state of the luminaire 10b does not change.

  As described above, once the identification information ID1 and the operation unit 21 of the remote control device 20 are associated with each other, the luminaire 10a in which the identification information ID1 is set can be controlled thereafter. Here, the operation unit 21 may be an operation unit that transmits a dimming signal as well as a control signal that controls turning on and off. That is, by receiving the visible light signal transmitted from the lighting fixture 10a, the remote control device 20 and the lighting fixture 10a are associated with each other, and the remote control device 20 functions as a control device for controlling the lighting fixture 10a. become. Thus, the correspondence between the lighting fixture 10a and the remote control device 20 can be easily set.

  Next, when the remote controller 20 is brought to the illumination area of the lighting fixture 10b, the identification information ID2 sent from the lighting fixture 10b is stored, and the identification information ID2 and the operation unit 21 are associated with each other. Thereafter, the lighting fixture 10b can be controlled by the remote control device 20 in the same manner as the lighting fixture 10a.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the correspondence relationship between the remote controller 20 and the lighting fixture 10 can be easily set, and a single remote controller 20 can individually control a plurality of lighting fixtures 10. it can.

  Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, about the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an illumination control system using the remote control device according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the remote control device according to the second embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the second operation unit 21a is provided in the remote control device 20, and when the association between the identification information and the operation unit 21 is changed, the second operation unit 21a and the memory stored so far are stored. The control signal can be transmitted together with the identification information by the operation of the second operation unit 21a.
That is, identification information stored one or more times before the last stored identification information can be set as a control target. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  In the state where the identification information ID1 of the lighting fixture 10a and the operation unit 21 are associated with each other as in the first embodiment, the identification information ID2 of the lighting fixture 10b corresponds to the operation unit 21 after the lighting fixture 10a is turned off. If attached, it becomes impossible to control the lighting fixture 10a by the operation unit 21, and it is necessary to turn on the lighting fixture 10a again in order to associate the identification information of the lighting fixture 10a with the operation unit 21.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, in a state where the identification information ID1 and the operation unit 21 are associated with each other, the remote controller 20 is brought to the illumination area of the lighting fixture 10b, and the identification information ID2 and the operation unit 21 are associated with each other. If the ID information ID1 is identified, the identification information ID1 is associated with the second operation unit 21a. And if the 2nd operation part 21a is operated, it will comprise so that a control signal may be transmitted with identification information ID1 from the transmission part 24 of the remote control apparatus 20. FIG. By configuring in this way, it is possible to set the identification information immediately before the last stored identification information ID2 as the control target.

  A plurality of second operation units 21a are provided, and the identification information associated with the previous identification information associated with the current operation unit 21 is identified, and the identification associated with the second operation unit 21a. Information or the like may be associated with each other. Here, the second operation unit 21a only needs to be able to perform only the turn-on / off control, and after the lighting device to be controlled is turned on, the operation unit 21a and the identification information may be associated with each other by a visible light signal. .

  As described above, by providing the second operation unit 21a, it is possible to change the association between the identification information and the operation unit 21 by mistake or to frequently control the lighting fixture 10a and the lighting fixture 10b. can do.

  Next, a third embodiment according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, about the structure similar to 1st and 2nd embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an illumination control system using a remote control device according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the remote control device according to the third embodiment.

  In the third embodiment, the remote control device 20 is provided with a third operation unit 21b, and has a selection unit that can change the association between the identification information and the operation unit 21 by operating the operation unit 21b. ing.

  The remote control device 20 is provided with selection means including a display screen 25, a third operation unit 21b, and a setting mode button 26. First, when the setting mode button 26 is operated, the identification information stored in the storage unit 23 is displayed on the display screen 25. Further, the third operation unit 21b is constituted by, for example, a jog dial, and the identification information displayed on the display screen 25 can be arbitrarily selected by rotating. When the setting mode button 26 is operated again after selecting the identification information, the operation unit 21 is associated with the selected identification information.

  As described above, since the operation unit 21 and the identification information can be arbitrarily associated with each other, if the identification information of the lighting fixture 10 that is desired to be controlled is stored, it is possible to control a plurality of lighting fixtures 10 with a single remote controller 20. it can.

  Note that the display screen 25 is omitted as selection means, and the correspondence between the identification information stored so far and the operation unit 21 is set retroactively in the order in which the identification information is stored in accordance with the operation of the third operation unit 21b. You may do.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the case where the lighting apparatus 10 and the remote control device 20 communicate directly by radio is described. However, the central processing unit or the like receives a control signal transmitted from the remote control device 20 and transmits the control signal via the transmission line. The structure which transmits to a lighting fixture may be sufficient.

  In addition, the controlled object controlled by the remote control device is not limited to lighting fixtures, but may be electrical appliances such as TVs and air conditioners, and other electronic devices, and is not limited to lighting control systems. This can be applied to a device control system using the target device.

Explanatory drawing of the illumination control system using the remote control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the remote control apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the lighting fixture controlled by a remote control device. Explanatory drawing of the illumination control system using the remote control apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the remote control device which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the illumination control system using the remote control apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the remote control device which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10, 10a, 10b ... Lighting fixture 20 as control object apparatus ... Remote control device 20a ... Main body 21 ... Operation part 21a ... Second operation part 21b ... Third operation part as selection means

Claims (3)

With the body;
A receiving unit disposed in the main body for receiving a visible light signal including device identification information;
Disposed in the main body, a storage unit that stores identification information retrieved from the visible light signal thus received;
A first operation unit disposed on the main body and associated with the newly stored identification information each time the identification information is stored;
A second operation unit stored one or more before the newly stored identification information and associated with the identification information associated with the first operation unit;
Disposed in the body, by the first operation portion of the operation or the operation of the second operating unit, a control signal with correspondence to identification information and the first operating portion or said second operating portion A transmitting unit for transmitting;
A remote control device comprising:   The storage unit stores a plurality of identification information, and includes selection means for selecting one identification information from the plurality of stored identification information and associating the selected identification information with the first or second operation unit. The remote control device according to claim 1. A remote control device according to claim 1 or 2;
A control target device controlled by the remote control device;
A device control system comprising:

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