JP7302384B2 - Control device, control method and lighting system - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to a management device, management method, and lighting system.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, lighting systems for performing lighting effects have been introduced in studios of television stations where programs are recorded and in halls where programs such as stages are performed. In such a lighting system, the illuminance of each lighting fixture and the color of the light to be illuminated are adjusted by a light control console. The light control console is configured to be able to communicate with lighting fixtures compliant with the RDM standard based on signals conforming to the RDM (Remote Device Management) standard defined by the ESTA (Entertainment Services and Technology Association).

By the way, in many cases, each lighting fixture is collectively managed in a warehouse or the like, and shared by each studio or stage. Each lighting fixture is not limited to use in a studio, stage, or the like, and may be taken outside. At TV stations and halls, the number of lighting fixtures required is determined based on the preparation drawings prepared in advance according to the programs or stage performances to be recorded in each studio, and the lighting fixtures are procured. .

JP 2014-216303 A

In the future, with the increase in LED (Light Emitting Diode) equipment, it is expected that the number of lighting fixtures used in common in studios and stages will further increase. For this reason, it is desirable to propose a method for efficiently procuring lighting fixtures.

Therefore, the present disclosure proposes a management device, a management method, and a lighting system that can efficiently procure lighting fixtures.

A management device according to an example of an embodiment includes a number information storage unit, a calculation unit, a determination unit, and a management unit. The number information storage unit stores number information in which the number of lighting fixtures that can be taken out and used is recorded. The calculation unit calculates the required number of lighting fixtures based on the preparation information including at least the installation positions of the lighting fixtures. The determination unit determines whether or not the number of lighting fixtures corresponding to the required number calculated by the calculation unit can be procured based on the number information. The management unit updates the number information according to the determination result by the determination unit.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a lighting system according to an embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the lighting control device according to the embodiment; FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an overview of lighting fixture information stored in a first lighting fixture information storage unit according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an overview of lighting fixture information stored in a second lighting fixture information storage unit according to the embodiment. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a management device according to the embodiment; FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of number information stored in a number information storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of lighting fixture information stored in a lighting fixture information storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of failed lighting fixture information stored in a failed lighting fixture information storage unit according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of number determination processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of appliance use information registration processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an appliance usage information registration window according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of number information update processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the procedure of lighting fixture information sharing processing according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, a management device, a management method, and a lighting system according to embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, constituent elements having substantially the same functions may be denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions may be omitted. Further, in the following embodiments, a plurality of constituent elements having substantially the same functional configuration may be distinguished by attaching different numerals after the same reference numerals.

For example, a plurality of configurations having substantially the same functional configuration, such as lighting fixture 10 ₁ and lighting fixture 10 ₂ , DMX node 20 ₁ and DMX node 20 ₂ , or lighting control device 30 ₁ and lighting control device 30 ₂ distinguish as necessary. Note that when there is no particular need to distinguish between a plurality of components having substantially the same functional configuration, only the same reference numerals are given, for example, the lighting fixture 10, the DMX node 20, and the lighting control device 30. are described without particular distinction.

The management device, management method, and lighting system described in the following embodiments are merely examples, and do not limit the embodiments. Moreover, the following embodiments may be appropriately combined within a range not inconsistent.

The management device 100 according to the embodiment described below includes a number information storage unit 121 , a calculation unit 131 , a determination unit 132 and a management unit 133 . The number information storage unit 121 stores number information in which the number of lighting fixtures 10 that can be taken out and used is recorded. The calculation unit 131 calculates the required number of lighting fixtures 10 based on preparation information including at least the installation positions of the lighting fixtures 10 . Based on the number information, the determination unit 132 determines whether or not the number of lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number calculated by the calculation unit 131 can be procured. The management unit 133 updates the number information according to the determination result by the determination unit 132 .

In addition, in the management device 100 according to the embodiment described below, the preparation information is information on the installation positions of the lighting fixtures 10 set in advance.

In addition, the management device 100 according to the embodiment described below further includes a failed lighting fixture information storage unit 123 . The failed lighting fixture information storage unit 123 stores failed lighting fixture information in which information about the failed lighting fixture 10 is recorded. The management unit 133 updates the number information based on the malfunctioning lighting fixture information.

Moreover, the management device 100 according to the embodiment described below further includes a lighting fixture information storage unit 122 . The lighting fixture information storage unit 122 stores information about the place where the lighting fixture 10 is used, the name of the program or program, information about the operator, identification information unique to the lighting fixture 10, and the carrying-out use of the lighting fixture 10. Lighting fixture information that correlates the date and time when the lighting fixture 10 is taken out and the number of days that the lighting fixture 10 is taken out and used is stored. The management unit 133 updates the number information based on the lighting fixture information.

Further, in the management device 100 according to the embodiment described below, when the lighting fixture information of the first location is uploaded, the management unit 133 selects the lighting fixtures 10 installed at a location different from the first location. Sending to the lighting control device 30 to be controlled a notification to the effect that the lighting fixture information for the first location has been uploaded and a notification to inquire whether or not to download the lighting fixture information for the first location, When a download request is received from the lighting control device 30 installed at a place different from the first place, the lighting fixture information at the first place is downloaded from the lighting fixture information installed at the place different from the first place. Send information.

Further, in the management device 100 according to the embodiment described below, when receiving an inquiry as to whether or not the lighting fixture information has been updated from the lighting control device 30, the management unit 133 changes the lighting On condition that the lighting fixture information has been updated, a notification to the effect that the lighting fixture information has been updated and a notification of an inquiry as to whether or not to download the lighting fixture information are sent to the lighting control device 30; When receiving a download request from the lighting control device 30 , the lighting fixture information is transmitted to the lighting control device 30 .

In addition, the management method according to the embodiment described below includes the steps of calculating the required number of lighting fixtures 10 based on preparation information including at least the installation position of the lighting fixtures 10; a step of determining whether or not the lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number can be procured based on the number information in which the number of lighting fixtures 10 is recorded; and updating the number information.

Further, the lighting system 1 according to the embodiment described below includes the management device 100 described above, a plurality of lighting fixtures 10 (10 ₁ to 10 ₉ , 10 ₁₁ to 10 ₁₉ ), and a lighting control device 30. equip.

[Configuration of lighting system 1]
An example of the configuration of a lighting system 1 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a lighting system according to an embodiment; FIG. A lighting system including lighting fixtures 10 installed in a plurality of studios (studio X and studio Y) provided in a television station or the like will be exemplified below.

Moreover, although the lighting system 1 is a system capable of two-way communication in accordance with the RDM standard, which is an extension of DMX, it will be exemplified below, but it is not particularly limited to this. For example, the lighting system 1 may be a bidirectional system using ACN (Architecture for Control Networks) or sACN (streamingACN) defined as a standard for Ethernet (registered trademark) in which ESTA replaces DMX.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the lighting system 1 includes multiple lighting fixtures 10 , multiple DMX nodes 20 , multiple lighting control devices 30 , and a management device 100 . Lighting fixtures 10 ₁ to 10 ₉ , DMX nodes 20 ₁ to 20 ₃ and lighting control device 30 ₁ are installed in studio X, respectively. The lighting fixtures 10 ₁₁ to 10 ₁₉ , the DMX nodes 20 ₄ to 20 ₆ , and the lighting control device 30 ₂ are installed in studio Y, respectively. Note that the configuration of the lighting system 1 is an example, and even if it has an arbitrary number of lighting fixtures 10 different from the number shown in FIG. 1 and an arbitrary number of DMX nodes 20 different from the number shown in FIG. good.

In the lighting system 1 shown in FIG. 1, the DMX node 20 and the lighting control device 30 are communicably connected by a predetermined network such as Ethernet (registered trademark) or LAN (Local Area Network). Also, the lighting fixture 10 and the DMX node 20 are connected by a standard capable of two-way communication, such as RDM, which is an extension of DMX.

The lighting fixture 10 is a lighting fixture that uses semiconductor light-emitting elements such as LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) as light sources, for example, and is a lighting fixture such as a spotlight, a horizon light, and a floodlight. In addition, the lighting fixture 10 performs lighting effects for a studio, a stage, etc. by performing light control processing for changing the illuminance, color, lighting range, etc. of the lighting light according to the control from the lighting control device 30 . Further, when receiving a control signal conforming to the RDM standard from the DMX node 20, the lighting fixture 10 determines whether or not the control address indicated by the received control signal is the control address of its own device. If so, the dimming process is executed according to the received control signal. Electric power is supplied from various system power supplies to the lighting fixture 10, and the supplied electric power is used to turn on the semiconductor light-emitting elements.

A plurality of control addresses may be assigned to the lighting fixture 10 . For example, if red, blue, and green colors and illuminance can be individually set, lighting fixture 10 is assigned four control addresses, one for each color and illuminance. , each color and intensity can be controlled individually.

The luminaire 10 is installed on a baton or the like provided in advance in each of studio X and studio Y as ancillary equipment. A baton is a suspension device provided in an arbitrary space such as a studio or a stage, and the lighting device 10 can be suspended from the ceiling of the studio or the stage. The luminaire 10 can also be installed at any position such as the floor of a studio instead of the baton.

The DMX node 20 is a relay device that relays communication between the lighting fixture 10 and the lighting control device 30 . For example, the DMX node 20 has a communication control section (not shown) and a plurality of ports. The communication control unit is a communication device that transmits and receives information to and from the lighting control device 30, and is implemented by a communication device such as a NIC (Network Interface Card), for example. Also, the plurality of ports are ports assigned port numbers for identification, and are connectors for transmitting and receiving signals to and from the lighting fixture 10 according to the RDM standard, for example. The DMX node 20 collects various information about the lighting fixtures 10 connected to the port according to instructions from the lighting control device 30 . The DMX node 20 generates information in which the identifier of its own device and the identifier of its port are associated with each of the collected information, and returns the generated information to the lighting control device 30 .

The lighting control device 30 is a control device that controls each lighting fixture according to an operation from an operator, and is, for example, a device called an operator console. For example, the lighting control device 30 has a plurality of faders, and transmits control information for controlling the illuminance and color of the corresponding lighting equipment 10 to the DMX node 20 according to the operation of the faders.

[Control in lighting system 1]
The control of lighting fixtures in the lighting system 1 will be described below. For example, the lighting control device 30 associates and stores a control address preset for each lighting fixture 10 with each fader. Then, when a certain fader is operated, the lighting control device 30 stores control information indicating the control address set for the fader to be operated and the dimming intensity indicated by the fader after the operation. Send to DMX node 20 .

On the other hand, the DMX node 20 (communication control unit) associates and holds a control address assigned to the lighting fixture 10 connected to each port with respect to each port. Then, when the control address included in the control information is held in association with any port, the DMX node 20 transmits the control address indicated by the control information and the dimming signal from the port associated with the control address. Outputs a DMX signal that indicates intensity. On the other hand, the lighting fixture 10 controls the dimming intensity, illuminance, etc. of the light of each color according to, for example, the control address and the dimming intensity indicated by the DMX signal.

Also, the lighting device 10 and the lighting control device 30 can realize two-way communication through communication according to the RDM standard. For example, the lighting fixture 10 has a memory (not shown) in which various types of information about the lighting fixture 10 (hereinafter referred to as "detailed information") are registered. The detailed information registered in the memory includes a UID (Unique Identifier) that is an identifier of the lighting device 10, information indicating a control target such as a controllable color, the number of control addresses to be used, output, manufacturer name and device name. information such as model number and weight. Further, such detailed information may include information such as a control address assigned to the controlled object, universe, special code, lighting time, energizing time, personality setting, and the like.

[Lighting control device]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the lighting control device according to the embodiment; As shown in FIG. 2 , the lighting control device 30 includes a communication section 31 , a display section 32 , an operation section 33 , a storage section 34 and a control section 35 .

The communication unit 31 is implemented by a predetermined communication circuit such as a NIC (Network Interface Card), for example, and performs data communication with the DMX node 20 and the management device 100 via a communication network such as Ethernet or LAN. .

The display unit 32 is implemented by, for example, a liquid crystal monitor or a touch panel, and can display arbitrary information such as the installation position of each lighting fixture 10 . The display unit 32 displays, for example, a notification that lighting fixture information has been uploaded from the other studio to the management apparatus 100, a notification of an inquiry as to whether or not to download the parallel lighting fixture information, and the like.

The operation unit 33 is implemented by input devices such as faders and buttons, and receives operations from the operator. Note that the operation unit 33 may be implemented by an input device such as a submaster fader, a scene button, an effect button, etc., for performing predetermined operations on one or more lighting fixtures 10 .

The storage unit 34 is implemented by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The storage unit 34 includes a first lighting fixture information storage section 34a and a second lighting fixture information storage section 34b.

The first lighting fixture information storage unit 34a stores lighting fixture information of each lighting fixture 10 installed in its own studio (for example, studio X). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an overview of lighting fixture information stored in a first lighting fixture information storage unit according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the lighting fixture information stored in the first lighting fixture information storage section 34a has a plurality of items. That is, the lighting fixture information shown in FIG. ", "Memo", etc., and these items are associated with each other.

The “ID” item stores a unique number that is individually assigned to each lighting fixture 10 installed in the studio. The “company name” field stores the name of the manufacturer of the lighting device 10 . The "operator" field stores an operator name unique to the operator. The item "memo" stores information that can be rewritten by the operator, such as the installation position of the lighting fixture 10, the schedule for use, and any defects. For example, the operator registers the information related to each item of "ID", "company name", "operator", and "memo".

The item “model number” stores the model number of the lighting fixture 10 determined by the manufacturer of the lighting fixture 10 . For example, information unique to each type of lighting fixture 10 is assigned to the model number information. The “port number” item stores a unique number that is individually assigned to the port of the DMX node 20 to which the lighting fixture 10 is connected. The “UID” item stores a number unique to each lighting fixture 10 that is assigned to each lighting fixture 10 used in the DMX standard. The UID consists of 12-digit hexadecimal information. The “DMX address” item stores an address on a DMX data link, that is, a control address used when the lighting control device 30 controls each lighting fixture 10 . Information about the operation mode of the lighting device 10 is stored in the item "operation mode". The lighting time of the lighting device 10 is stored in the "lighting time" item. Information related to each item such as "model number", "port number", "UID", "operation mode", and "lighting time" is acquired from each lighting fixture 10 by two-way communication according to the RDM standard, for example. be done.

The second lighting fixture information storage unit 34b stores lighting fixture information of each lighting fixture 10 installed in another studio (for example, studio Y). FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an overview of lighting fixture information stored in a second lighting fixture information storage unit according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, the lighting fixture information stored in the second lighting fixture information storage section 34b has a plurality of items similar to the lighting fixture information stored in the first lighting fixture information storage section 34a. That is, the lighting fixture information shown in FIG. ", "Memo", etc., and these items are associated with each other.

The lighting fixture information stored in the first lighting fixture information storage section 34a shown in FIG. 3 and the lighting fixture information stored in the second lighting fixture information storage section 34b shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 need not be limited. The first lighting fixture information storage section 34a and the second lighting fixture information storage section 34b store, in addition to the information shown in the items of FIGS. Dimming control data for controlling dimming such as the illumination range may be associated and stored. In other words, all information deemed necessary by the operator or the like may be stored in each of the first lighting fixture information storage section 34a and the second lighting fixture information storage section 34b.

The controller 35 is a controller that controls each part of the lighting control device 30 . For example, the control unit 35 may be implemented by a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or MPU (Micro Processing Unit). Alternatively, the controller 35 may be implemented by an integrated circuit such as FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit).

The control unit 35 uses various memories in the lighting control device 30 as storage areas, and executes various processes using programs defining processing procedures and required data. The control unit 35 includes a collection unit 35a and an acquisition unit 35b.

In accordance with instructions from the lighting control device 30, the collection unit 35a collects information such as "model number", "port number", "UID", "DMX address", "operation mode", and "lighting time" via the DMX node 20. Lighting fixture information is collected from each lighting fixture 10 . The collection unit 35a can collect lighting fixture information at a predetermined timing set by an operator or the like. The collection unit 35a stores the collected lighting fixture information in the first lighting fixture information storage unit 34a. If the lighting fixture information having the same “UID” exists in the first lighting fixture information storage section 34a, the collection unit 35a overwrites and updates the collected lighting fixture information. The collection unit 35 a appropriately acquires the lighting fixture information stored in the first lighting fixture information storage unit 34 a and uploads the acquired lighting fixture information to the management device 100 .

Further, when uploading lighting fixture information to the management device 100, the collection unit 35a may select information related to all items of the lighting fixture information stored in the first lighting fixture information storage unit 34a. Some items of information may be selected from all the items of the appliance information. The types of items to be selected may be set in advance by the operator.

The acquisition unit 35b downloads the lighting fixture information of the other studio, and stores the downloaded lighting fixture information of the other studio in the second lighting fixture information storage unit 34b. For example, when the acquiring unit 35b receives from the management device 100 a notification that the lighting fixture information has been uploaded from one studio, the obtaining section 35b inquires whether or not to download the notification and the lighting fixture information of the other studio. is displayed on the display unit 32. Upon receiving a download instruction from the operator via the operation unit 33, the acquisition unit 35b transmits a lighting fixture information acquisition request to the management device 100, and downloads the lighting fixture information of other studios.

[Management device]
5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a management device according to the embodiment; FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the management device 100 includes a communication section 110, a storage section 120, and a control section .

The communication unit 110 is implemented by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like, and performs data communication with the lighting control device 30 via a communication network such as Ethernet or LAN. The communication unit 110 , for example, transmits to the lighting control device 30 information about the determination result as to whether or not the required number of lighting fixtures 10 can be procured. The communication unit 110 also transmits a notification that the lighting fixture information has been uploaded from the other studio and a notification of an inquiry as to whether or not to download the parallel lighting fixture information.

The storage unit 120 is implemented by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. As shown in FIG. 5, the storage unit 120 includes a number information storage unit 121, a lighting fixture information storage unit 122, and a failed lighting fixture information storage unit 123.

The number information storage unit 121 stores number information in which the number of lighting fixtures 10 that can be taken out and used from an equipment warehouse where fixtures such as lighting fixtures 10 are stored is recorded. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of number information stored in a number information storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the number information stored in the number information storage unit 121 includes items of "company name", "model number", and "stock quantity", and these items are associated with each other. . The “company name” field stores the name of the manufacturer of the lighting device 10 . The item “model number” stores the model number of the lighting fixture 10 determined by the manufacturer of the lighting fixture 10 . The number of lighting fixtures 10 currently stored in an equipment warehouse or the like is stored in the item "inventory quantity". The number of lighting fixtures 10 stored in the item of "inventory quantity" is the number of lighting fixtures 10 that can be taken out and used at present. Note that the number information shown in FIG. 6 is an example, and information of items other than the items shown in FIG. 6 may be stored.

The lighting fixture information storage unit 122 stores lighting fixture information of the lighting fixtures 10 currently used in studio X and studio Y. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of lighting fixture information stored in a lighting fixture information storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG.

The lighting fixture information stored in the lighting fixture information storage unit 122 shown in FIG. 7 has a plurality of items. That is, the lighting fixture information shown in FIG. , “lighting time”, “date and time of use”, “days of use”, and “memo”. These items included in the lighting fixture information are associated with each other.

"ID", "company name", "operator", "port number", "UID", "DMX address", "operation mode", "lighting time", and "memo" of the lighting fixture information shown in FIG. The information stored in each item is the same as the information stored in each item shown in FIGS. The information stored in the "port number", "UID", "DMX address", "operation mode", "lighting time", etc. is appropriately uploaded from the lighting control device 30 after the use of the lighting fixture 10 is started, and the lighting fixture It is stored in the information storage unit 122 . By storing the lighting fixture information of the lighting fixtures 10 installed in each studio X and studio Y in the lighting fixture information storage unit 122, the lighting fixture information of the lighting fixtures 10 installed in each studio X and studio Y can be stored. Information is centrally managed in the management device 100 .

Information on the name of a program to be recorded is stored in the "program" item. Information on the date and time when the corresponding lighting fixture 10 is used is stored in the item "date and time of use". Information on the number of days for which the corresponding lighting fixture 10 is used is stored in the item "days of use". The information stored in each item of "program", "date and time of use", and "number of days of use" is registered by the operator. For example, according to the lighting fixture information shown in FIG. It is indicated that it will be used for 15 days until the 16th of the month.

The lighting fixture information shown in FIG. 7 is just an example, and there is no need to be particularly limited to the example shown in FIG. Information related to all the items illustrated in FIG. 7 may not be stored, and information related to items other than the items illustrated in FIG. 7 may be stored.

The failed lighting fixture information storage unit 123 stores failed lighting fixture information in which information about the failed lighting fixture 10 is recorded. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of failed lighting fixture information stored in a failed lighting fixture information storage unit according to the embodiment.

The failed lighting fixture information shown in FIG. 8 has items of "ID", "company name", "model number", and "memo", and these items are associated with each other. The information stored in the items "ID", "company name", and "model number" is the same as the information stored in the items shown in FIGS. Information indicating the current state of the corresponding lighting device 10 is stored in the item “memo”. The information stored in the "memo" item is registered by the operator.

The control unit 130 is a controller that controls each unit of the management device 100 . For example, the control unit 130 may be implemented by a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or MPU (Micro Processing Unit). Alternatively, the control unit 130 may be implemented by an integrated circuit such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit).

The control unit 130 uses various memories in the management device 100 as storage areas, and executes various processes using programs defining processing procedures and required data. As shown in FIG. 5 , the control unit 130 includes a calculation unit 131 , a determination unit 132 and a management unit 133 .

The calculation unit 131 calculates the required number of lighting fixtures 10 based on preparation information including at least the installation positions of the lighting fixtures 10 . The preparation information is information of a preparation drawing (drawing drawing) which indicates in which position of which baton the lighting device 10 of which model number is to be installed in a drawing in advance. The preparation information may be prepared in advance by an operator or the like, or may be automatically generated by a creation tool or the like. Note that the installation information may be conversion information obtained by converting the model numbers and installation positions of the lighting fixtures 10 in the installation drawing (installation drawing) into numerical values or symbols.

For example, the calculation unit 131 can receive the preparation information of the studio X from the lighting control device ₃₀₁ , and calculate the required number of lighting fixtures 10 in the studio X based on the received preparation information of the studio X. Specifically, if the preparation information is a drawing, the calculation unit 131 takes in the preparation information of studio X as an image, for example. Then, the calculation unit 131 performs recognition processing on the captured image and identifies the model number and installation position of each lighting fixture 10 from the recognition result, thereby calculating the required number of lighting fixtures 10 in the studio X for each model number. do.

Further, if the preparation information is the conversion information described above, the calculation unit 131 can calculate the required number of lighting fixtures 10 in the studio X for each model number by taking in the conversion information.

Based on the number information stored in the number information storage unit 121, the determination unit 132 determines whether or not the number of lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number calculated by the calculation unit 131 can be procured. Specifically, the determination unit 132 refers to the number information and determines whether or not there is inventory in excess of the required number calculated for each model number by the calculation unit 131 . If, as a result of the determination, there is inventory in excess of the required number of lighting fixtures 10 calculated for each model number by the calculation section 131, the determination section 132 determines that the number of lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number can be procured. On the other hand, if the result of determination is that there is no inventory in excess of the required number of units calculated for each model number by the calculation unit 131, that is, if the inventory is less than the required number of units, the determination unit 132 It is determined that the lighting fixture 10 cannot be procured. That is, the operator can confirm in advance whether or not the required number of lighting fixtures 10 can be secured by inputting the preparation information into the management device 100 .

The management unit 133 updates the number information stored in the number information storage unit 121 according to the determination result by the determination unit 132 . Specifically, when the determination unit 132 determines that the number of lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number can be procured, the management unit 133 selects the number of lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number from the stock quantity of the lighting fixtures 10 of the corresponding model number. By subtracting , the number information is updated. As a result, the management unit 133 secures in advance the required number of lighting fixtures 10 based on the preparation information. On the other hand, when the determination unit 132 determines that the number of lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number cannot be procured, the management unit 133 does not update the number information.

Also, the management unit 133 outputs the result of determination by the determination unit 132 to the communication unit 110 . According to the determination result by the determination unit 132, the management unit 133, for example, determines that the number of lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number can be procured, or that the number of lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number cannot be procured. can be output to the communication unit 110.

In addition, the management unit 133 provides a fixture use information registration window in response to a request from the operator, receives registration of fixture use information from the operator, and stores the lighting fixture information stored in the lighting fixture information storage unit 122. register. The management unit 133 receives, from the operator, registration of information on items such as the operator name, the model number of the appliance, the number of units, the installation location, and the date and time of use as the appliance use information.

Also, the management unit 133 updates the number information based on the malfunctioning lighting fixture information. Specifically, the management unit 133 determines whether or not the failed lighting fixture information has been newly registered in the failed lighting fixture information storage unit 123 . When there is new registration of failed lighting fixture information in the failed lighting fixture information storage section 123, the management section 133 subtracts the inventory quantity of the lighting fixtures 10 matching the model number of the newly registered failed lighting fixture information, The number information stored in the storage unit 121 is updated.

Also, the management unit 133 updates the number information stored in the number information storage unit 121 based on the lighting fixture information stored in the lighting fixture information storage unit 122 . Specifically, the management unit 133 checks the information stored in the usage date and time item in the lighting fixture information every day, for example, at a predetermined timing immediately before the date changes (several minutes before the date changes). If there are lighting fixtures 10 whose use ends today, the management unit 133 counts the number of lighting fixtures 10 whose use ends today for each model number. The management unit 133 updates the number information stored in the number information storage unit 121 by adding a number corresponding to the number of units counted for each model number. At the timing when the date changes, the management unit 133 stores the lighting fixture information (record) of the lighting fixture 10 whose use ends today from among the lighting fixture information stored in the lighting fixture information storage unit 122. You can leave it as is or delete it.

Also, upon receiving the lighting fixture information uploaded from the lighting control device 30 , the management section 133 stores the uploaded lighting fixture information in the lighting fixture information storage section 122 . When storing the lighting fixture information, if the lighting fixture information recorded with the same UID is already stored, the management unit 133 overwrites and updates the corresponding lighting fixture information. In addition, when the lighting fixture information of the first location is uploaded from the lighting control device 30, the management unit 133 updates the lighting control device 30 installed at a location other than the first location via the communication unit 110. , a notification to the effect that the lighting fixture information has been uploaded and a notification to inquire whether or not to download the lighting fixture information are sent. The management unit 133 transmits lighting fixture information in response to a download request from the lighting control device 30 . For example, when lighting fixture information is uploaded from the lighting control device _30-1 installed in studio X, the management unit 133 uploads the lighting fixture information from studio X to the lighting control device _30-2 installed in studio Y. has been performed, and a notification of an inquiry as to whether or not to download the lighting fixture information of studio X is transmitted. When receiving the download request from the lighting control device _30-2 , the management unit 133 transmits the lighting fixture information uploaded from the lighting control device _30-1 to the lighting control device _30-2 .

[Procedure of processing by lighting system]
An example of the procedure of processing in the lighting system 1 including the management device 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13. FIG.

[Number of units determination process]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of number determination processing according to the embodiment. The processing shown in FIG. 9 is executed by each unit included in the control unit 130 of the management device 100. FIG.

In the example shown in FIG. 9, the calculation unit 131 calculates the required number of lighting fixtures 10 based on the preparation information (step S101). Specifically, the calculation unit 131 takes in the preparation information of the studio X as an image, for example. Then, the calculation unit 131 calculates the required number of lighting fixtures 10 in the studio X for each model number by specifying the model number and installation position of each lighting fixture 10 from the captured image.

Based on the number information stored in the number information storage unit 121, the determination unit 132 determines whether or not the number of lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number calculated by the calculation unit 131 can be procured (step S102). ). Specifically, the determination unit 132 refers to the number information and determines whether or not there is inventory in excess of the required number calculated for each model number by the calculation unit 131 . If, as a result of the determination, there is inventory in excess of the required number of lighting fixtures 10 calculated for each model number by the calculation section 131, the determination section 132 determines that the number of lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number can be procured. On the other hand, if the result of determination is that there is no inventory in excess of the required number of units calculated for each model number by the calculation unit 131, that is, if the inventory is less than the required number of units, the determination unit 132 It is determined that the lighting fixture 10 cannot be procured.

When the determination unit 132 determines that the number of lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number can be procured (step S102; Yes), the management unit 133 updates the number information stored in the number information storage unit 121. Update (step S103). Specifically, the management unit 133 updates the number information by subtracting the number corresponding to the required number from the inventory number of the lighting fixtures 10 of the corresponding model number.

Then, the management unit 133 outputs a determination result indicating that the lighting fixture 10 can be procured (step S104), and ends the processing shown in FIG.

In the above step S102, when the determination unit 132 determines that the number of lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number cannot be procured (step S102; No), the management unit 133 determines that the lighting fixtures 10 cannot be procured. is output (step S105), and the process shown in FIG. 9 ends.

As described above, according to the number determination process, the required number of lighting fixtures 10 is calculated based on the preparation information, and it is determined whether or not the number of lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number can be procured. The number information is updated accordingly. Therefore, the management device 100 can quickly provide the operator with information as to whether or not the required number of lighting fixtures 10 can be procured by taking in the preparation information prepared by the operator or the like. Further, when the required number of lighting fixtures 10 can be procured, the management device 100 reserves the required number of lighting fixtures 10 by subtracting from the inventory quantity of the lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the required number. At the same time, the number of stocks can be managed in the latest state.

In addition, the management device 100 according to the embodiment provides the operator with information as to whether or not the required number of lighting fixtures 10 can be procured by taking in preparation information prepared by the operator or the like. For this reason, regardless of whether or not the lighting fixtures 10 are RDM-compliant, the operator is provided with information as to whether or not it is possible to procure the required number of non-RDM-compliant lighting fixtures such as halogen lighting fixtures. can be provided quickly.

[Instrument usage information registration process]
FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure of appliance use information registration processing according to the embodiment. The processing shown in FIG. 10 is executed by the management unit 133 included in the control unit 130 of the management device 100, for example.

The management unit 133 provides an appliance usage information registration window W1 illustrated in FIG. 11 in response to a request from the operator (step S201).

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an appliance usage information registration window according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, the appliance use information registration window W1 has an input area for accepting registration of information on items such as the operator name, appliance model number, number of units, installation location, date and time of use. The management unit 133 acquires registration information such as the operator name, the model number of the appliance, the number of appliances, the installation location, and the date and time of use through the appliance usage information registration window W1 (step S202). If the number of lighting fixtures 10 in stock managed by the number information storage unit 121 is updated to the latest state on a daily basis, a date after tomorrow is entered in the usage date and time input area. Configured.

The management unit 133 stores the registration information acquired through the fixture usage information registration window W1 in the lighting fixture information storage section 122 (step S203), and ends the processing shown in FIG.

[Number of units information update process]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of number information update processing according to the embodiment. The processing shown in FIG. 12 is executed by the management unit 133 included in the control unit 130 of the management device 100, for example.

In the example shown in FIG. 12, the management unit 133 determines whether or not to check the lighting fixture information stored in the lighting fixture information storage unit 122 (step S301). The management unit 133 can check the lighting fixture information at a predetermined timing, such as several minutes before the date changes.

If the management unit 133 determines not to check the lighting fixture information (step S301; No), it repeats the determination in step S301.

If the management unit 133 determines to confirm the lighting fixture information (step S301; Yes), the management unit 133 checks the information stored in the usage date and time item of the lighting fixture information, and checks the lighting fixtures whose use ends today. 10 exists (step S302).

If the management unit 133 determines that there is a lighting fixture 10 whose use ends today (step S302; Yes), the management unit 133 updates the number information stored in the number information storage unit 121 (step S303). end the processing shown in . Specifically, the management unit 133 counts the number of lighting fixtures 10 whose use is terminated for each model number. Then, the management unit 133 updates the number information by adding the number corresponding to the counted number to the inventory number of the corresponding model number in the number information.

On the other hand, when the management unit 133 determines that there is no lighting fixture 10 whose use ends today (step S302; No), it determines whether or not there has been new registration of failure lighting fixture information (step S304).

If the management unit 133 determines that there is new registration of the faulty lighting fixture information (step S304; Yes), the process proceeds to step S303, updates the number information stored in the number information storage unit 121, and 12 ends. Specifically, the management unit 133 updates the number information by subtracting the inventory quantity of the lighting fixtures 10 matching the model number of the newly registered failed fixture information.

Either the determination in step S302 shown in FIG. 12 or the determination in step S304 shown in FIG. 13 may be executed first.

As described above, according to the number information update process, the stock quantity recorded in the number information is updated based on the usage schedule (date and time of use, etc.) recorded in the lighting fixture information. Therefore, the management device 100 can manage the inventory quantity recorded in the number information in the latest state on a daily basis.

[Lighting equipment information sharing processing]
FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the procedure of lighting fixture information sharing processing according to the embodiment. The processing shown in FIG. 13 is an example of processing when lighting fixture information is uploaded from the lighting control device ₃₀₂ to the management device 100 . The processing shown in FIG. 13 is implemented between the lighting fixture 10 and the lighting control device 30 that are capable of two-way communication in accordance with the RDM standard.

The lighting control device ₃₀₂ acquires lighting fixture information (step S401), and uploads the acquired lighting fixture information to the management device 100 (step S402).

The management device 100 receives the lighting fixture information uploaded from the lighting control device ₃₀₂ , and stores the received lighting fixture information in the lighting fixture information storage unit 122 (step S403). When storing the lighting fixture information, if the lighting fixture information recorded with the same UID is already stored, the management device 100 overwrites and updates the corresponding lighting fixture information.

Subsequently, the management device 100 transmits to the lighting control device _30-1 a notification that the lighting device information has been uploaded from the lighting control device _30-1 and a notification of an inquiry as to whether or not to download the lighting device information (step S404).

When the lighting control device ₃₀₁ receives from the management device 100 the notification that the lighting fixture information has been uploaded and the notification of the inquiry as to whether or not to download the lighting fixture information, the lighting control device 301 displays each of these notifications to prompt the operator. (step S405).

In response to the request from the operator, the lighting control device ₃₀₁ transmits a download request for lighting fixture information to the management device 100 (step S406).

When receiving the download request from the lighting control device _30-1 , the management device 100 transmits the lighting fixture information of the lighting control device _30-2 to the lighting control device _30-1 (step S407).

When the lighting control device _30-1 receives the lighting fixture information of the lighting control device _30-2 from the management device 100, the lighting control device 30-1 stores the received lighting fixture information of the lighting control device _30-2 in the first lighting fixture information storage unit 34a (step S408). ). When the lighting control device ₃₀₁ stores the lighting fixture information, if the lighting fixture information recorded with the same UID is already stored, the lighting control device 301 overwrites and updates the corresponding lighting fixture information.

The example shown in FIG. 13 shows an example of processing when lighting fixture information is uploaded from the lighting control device _30-2 to the management device 100, but lighting fixture information is uploaded from the lighting control device _30-1 to the management device 100. A similar process is performed when an image is uploaded. Moreover, when the lighting fixture 10 and the management apparatus 100 are connected so as to enable direct data communication, the data may be directly uploaded from the lighting fixture 10 to the management apparatus 100 .

As described above, according to the lighting fixture information sharing process, the lighting fixture information of the lighting fixtures 10 installed in different locations (studio X and studio Y) can be shared. Therefore, an operator or the like who operates the lighting control device 30 can monitor the lighting fixture information of all the lighting fixtures 10 at each of the different locations where the lighting fixtures 10 are installed. Further, among the functions of the lighting control device 30, if there is an information processing device having a function of monitoring the information of the lighting fixture 10, the operator can monitor the information of the lighting fixture 10 anywhere. In addition, the schedule of use of the lighting fixture 10 included in the lighting fixture information of the lighting fixture 10 (for example, information on the date and time of use) and defects (failure information recorded in a memo) can be shared. In addition, the operator can grasp the addition or deletion of the lighting fixtures 10 installed in all places and the places (studios, theaters, etc.) where the lighting fixtures 10 are used. In addition, since the lighting fixture information of the lighting fixtures 10 is centrally managed by the management device 100, it becomes easy to tally the energized time, the lighting time, and the like of the lighting fixtures 10. FIG.

[Modification of number information update process]
In the number information update process shown in FIG. 12, for example, based on the lighting fixture information managed by the lighting fixture information storage section 122, the number information storage section 121 increases the inventory quantity of the lighting fixtures 10 whose use will end today. An example of updating the inventory quantity of the lighting fixtures 10 managed by . However, the management device 100 does not have to be limited to this example, and the management device 100 acquires information on the lighting fixtures 10 whose use has ended from the lighting control device 30, and updates the stock number of the lighting fixtures 10 in real time as much as possible. can be In addition, an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system has been introduced in the equipment warehouse or the like to which the lighting equipment 10 is returned, and the management device 100, based on the information uploaded from the system introduced in the equipment warehouse or the like, The number of inventory of lighting fixtures 10 may be updated. In this case, the system installed in the equipment warehouse or the like reads and aggregates the information of the RF tags provided in the lighting fixtures 10 returned to the equipment warehouse or the like, and uploads it to the management device 100 . The management device 100 updates the number information stored in the number information storage unit 121 to the latest state based on the information uploaded from the system such as the equipment warehouse. By doing so, more accurate data can be managed as the number of available lighting fixtures 10 in stock.

[Modified Example of Lighting Fixture Information Sharing Processing]
In the _lighting fixture _information sharing process _illustrated in FIG. 100 may be queried as to whether the lighting fixture information has been updated. That is, if the _lighting control device _30-1 is in operation, the notification that the lighting fixture information has been uploaded should be received from the management device 100. An inquiry is made as to whether or not the information has been updated.

When the management device 100 receives an inquiry from the lighting control device ₃₀₁ as to whether or not the lighting fixture information has been updated, on the condition that the lighting fixture information has been updated before receiving the inquiry, A notification to the effect that the lighting fixture information has been updated and a notification to inquire whether or not to download the lighting fixture information are sent to the lighting control device ₃₀₁ . That is, if the lighting fixture information has been updated while the lighting control device _30-1 is out of operation, the management device 100 updates the lighting fixture information in response to an inquiry from the lighting control device _30-1 . A notification to that effect and a notification asking whether or not to download the lighting fixture information are sent.

On the other hand, when the lighting control device ₃₀₁ receives from the management device 100 a notification that the lighting fixture information has been updated and a notification of an inquiry as to whether or not to download the lighting fixture information, the lighting control device 301 displays these notifications. and notify the operator. When the lighting control device ₃₀₁ receives a download instruction from the operator, the lighting control device 301 transmits a download request for the lighting fixture information to the management device 100 .

When receiving a download request from the lighting control device _30-1 , the management device 100 transmits the latest lighting fixture information to the lighting control device _30-1 .

[Proposals based on usage of lighting fixtures]
The management device 100 can convert lighting fixture information (lighting time, etc.) of the lighting fixtures 10 that are centrally managed into a graph or the like that can be visually recognized by the operator, and provide the operator with the graph or the like. Moreover, the management device 100 may make various suggestions to the operator regarding the usage of the lighting fixture 10 based on the lighting fixture information. For example, the management device 100 periodically aggregates the lighting time included in the lighting fixture information, identifies the lighting fixtures 10 whose lighting time exceeds the threshold, and identifies the lighting fixtures 10 whose lighting time exceeds the threshold. 10 and the lighting fixture 10 of the same type (with the same model number) whose lighting time does not exceed the threshold value may be proposed to the operator. In addition, if there is a lighting fixture 10 that requires replacement of parts, the management device 100 may provide the operator with a list of compatible lighting fixtures 10 of the same type.

[Control of non-RDM-compliant lighting fixtures]
In addition, the lighting control device 30 controls the dimming of the non-RDM compliant lighting fixtures 10 via a dimmer panel or the like that controls the power supplied to the RDM non-compliant lighting fixtures 10 such as halogen lighting fixtures. can also be controlled. The lighting control device 30 can control the non-RDM compliant lighting fixture 10 using a control address that is associated in advance with the connector of the dimmer panel to which the RDM non-compliant lighting fixture 10 is connected. For example, the dimmer board maintains pre-associated control addresses for connectors of non-RDM luminaires 10, such as halogen luminaires. Then, when the control address included in the control information received from the lighting control device 30 is held in association with one of the connectors, the dimmer board uses the dimming intensity indicated by the received control information to A PWM signal is generated for lighting the corresponding lighting fixture 10 . The dimmer board outputs the generated PWM signal from the connector indicated by the control address. In this way, the dimmer board can provide control of non-RDM luminaires 10 using control addresses.

[others]
In the embodiment described above, one of the plurality of lighting control devices 30 may have the function of the management device 100 and be operated as the management device 100 .

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this embodiment is presented as an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. This embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. As well as being included in the scope and gist of the invention, this embodiment is included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof. Moreover, this embodiment can be appropriately combined within a range that does not contradict the processing contents.

Also, the effects described in this specification are only examples and are not limited, and other effects may be provided.

1 lighting system 10 lighting apparatus 20 DMX node 30 lighting control device 100 management apparatus 110 communication unit 120 storage unit 121 number information storage unit 122 lighting apparatus information storage unit 123 failure lighting apparatus information storage unit 130 control unit 131 calculation unit 132 determination unit 133 Management Department

Claims (8)

A management device for managing lighting fixtures taken out and returned to a plurality of studios,
a number information storage unit that stores number information in which the number of lighting fixtures that can be taken out and used, including information on the lighting fixtures scheduled to be returned, is recorded;
a calculation unit that calculates the required number of the lighting fixtures based on the preparation information including at least the installation positions of the lighting fixtures;
a determination unit that determines, based on the number information, whether it is possible to procure the number of lighting fixtures corresponding to the required number calculated by the calculation unit;
a management unit that updates the number information according to the determination result by the determination unit;
A management device comprising The preparation information is
2. The management device according to claim 1, wherein the information is preset installation position information of lighting fixtures. further comprising a failed lighting fixture information storage unit that stores failed lighting fixture information in which information about the failed lighting fixture is recorded;
The management department
3. The management device according to claim 1, wherein the number information is updated based on the malfunctioning lighting fixture information. a number information storage unit that stores number information in which the number of lighting fixtures that can be taken out and used is recorded;
a calculation unit that calculates the required number of the lighting fixtures based on the preparation information including at least the installation positions of the lighting fixtures;
a determination unit that determines, based on the number information, whether it is possible to procure the number of lighting fixtures corresponding to the required number calculated by the calculation unit;
a management unit that updates the number information according to the determination result by the determination unit;
Information about the place where the lighting equipment is used, program name or program name, information about the operator, identification information unique to the lighting equipment, date and time when the lighting equipment is taken out and used, and the lighting equipment a lighting fixture information storage unit that stores lighting fixture information correlated with the number of days that the lighting fixture is used;
and
The management department
A management device that updates the number information based on the lighting fixture information. The management department
When the lighting fixture information at a first location is uploaded, the lighting fixture at the first location is sent to a lighting control device controlling the lighting fixture installed at a location different from the first location. sending a notification that the information has been uploaded and a notification of an inquiry as to whether or not to download the lighting fixture information at the first location;
When a download request is received from the lighting control device installed at a location different from the first location, the lighting fixture information installed at a location different from the first location is downloaded from the first location. 5. The management device according to claim 4, which transmits the lighting fixture information of a location. The management department
On the condition that, when an inquiry as to whether or not the lighting fixture information has been updated is received from a lighting control device that controls the lighting fixture, the lighting fixture information has been updated before the inquiry is received. , transmitting to the lighting control device a notification that the lighting fixture information has been updated and a notification of an inquiry as to whether or not to download the lighting fixture information;
6. The management device according to claim 4, wherein, when a download request is received from said lighting control device, said lighting fixture information is transmitted to said lighting control device. A management method executed by a management device for managing lighting fixtures taken out and returned to a plurality of studios,
calculating the required number of the lighting fixtures based on the preparation information including at least the installation positions of the lighting fixtures;
a step of determining whether or not it is possible to procure the lighting fixtures corresponding to the required number, based on the number information recording the number of lighting fixtures that can be taken out and used, including the lighting fixture information scheduled to be returned ;
a step of updating the number information according to a determination result as to whether or not lighting fixtures corresponding to the required number can be procured;
management methods, including; A management device according to any one of claims 1 to 6;
a plurality of luminaires;
a lighting control device that controls the plurality of lighting fixtures;
A lighting system comprising:

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