JP7422525B2 - lighting control device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a lighting control device.

The wall-mounted switch described in Patent Document 1 includes an operation area and a signal processing section. By performing a tap operation on the operation area, a lighting operation for lighting up the lighting load and a lighting operation for turning off the lighting load are performed. By sliding the operation area, the dimming level of the lighting load is changed. When the signal processing unit detects a tap operation while the lighting load is turned on, the signal processing unit turns off the lighting load when a predetermined delay time has elapsed. If the signal processing unit detects a slide operation between the tap operation to turn off the lighting load and the elapse of the delay time, the signal processing unit changes the dimming level of the lighting load and continues to turn off the lighting load even after the delay time has elapsed. Turn it on.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-120208

However, depending on the wall-mounted switch described in Patent Document 1, the color toning level of the lighting load cannot be changed. Therefore, in order to change the toning level, it is necessary to prepare a plurality of wall-mounted switches in order to change the dimming level of each of the plurality of light sources that emit light of different colors. As a result, the user has to use a plurality of wall-mounted switches when changing the dimming level and toning level of the lighting load (lighting equipment), which is cumbersome.

An object of the present invention is to provide a lighting control device that allows a user to easily change the dimming level and color toning level of a lighting fixture.

The lighting control device disclosed in this application controls lighting equipment. The lighting control device includes a lighting operation section. The lighting operation section receives instructions for the lighting equipment. The lighting operating section is operable in a plurality of operating modes. The plurality of operation modes include a dimming mode in which the lighting operating unit receives an instruction to change the dimming level of the lighting equipment , and a toning mode in which the lighting operating unit receives an instruction to change the toning level of the lighting equipment. mode. The lighting control device further includes a switching operation section, a power display section, a mode display section, and a switching display section. The switching operation section receives an instruction to switch the operation mode of the lighting operation section to any one of the plurality of operation modes. The power display section displays information regarding the power source of the lighting fixture. The mode display section includes a first mode display section disposed on one side in a predetermined direction with respect to the power supply display section, and a second mode display section disposed on the other side in the predetermined direction with respect to the power supply display section. including the section. The switching display section faces the switching operation section. The lighting operation section and the switching operation section are configured with a touch panel. The lighting operation section faces the power supply display section and the mode display section. The switching operation section switches the operation mode of the lighting operation section to one of a plurality of operation modes when a user performs a touch operation.

According to the lighting control device disclosed in the present application, when the power of the lighting fixture is on, the switching operation section changes the operation mode of the lighting operation section between the dimming mode and the dimming mode based on a touch operation. It is preferable to switch between color modes.

It is preferable that the first mode display section and the second mode display section of the lighting control device disclosed in this application light up in different colors depending on the operation mode.

It is preferable that the power display section of the lighting control device disclosed in the present application displays information regarding the power source of the lighting fixture. When the power is off, it is preferable that the power display section lights up.

According to the lighting control device disclosed in the present application, it is preferable that the lighting operation section includes a power operation section. It is preferable that the power supply operation unit receives an instruction to operate the power supply of the lighting equipment. It is preferable that the power operation unit accepts a first operation for turning on or off the power, and a second operation different from the first operation. When the operation mode of the lighting operating section is the dimming mode, it is preferable that the dimming level of the lighting fixture changes in a predetermined order every time the power operating section receives the second operation. When the operation mode of the lighting operating section is the toning mode, it is preferable that the toning level of the lighting fixture changes in a predetermined order every time the power operating section receives the second operation.

It is preferable that the lighting control device disclosed in this application further includes an operation display section. The operation display section lights up in response to an operation on the lighting operation section.

According to the present invention, a user can easily change the dimming level and color toning level of a lighting fixture.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a lighting system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing a lighting control device. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III of the lighting control device shown in FIG. 2. FIG. It is a figure showing an operation part. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the display section in a first display state. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the display section in a second display state. It is a figure which shows the display part in a 3rd display state. It is a figure which shows the display part in a 4th display state. It is a figure which shows the display part in a 5th display state. It is a figure which shows the display part in a 6th display state. It is a figure which shows the display part in a 7th display state. It is a 1st flowchart which shows an example of operation|movement of a lighting control apparatus. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows an example of operation|movement of a lighting control apparatus. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows an example of operation|movement of a lighting control apparatus. It is a figure showing the lighting control device concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing a lighting control device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing a lighting control device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing a lighting control device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the lighting control device concerning a 6th embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the lighting control device concerning a 7th embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same or corresponding parts, and the description will not be repeated.

[First embodiment]
With reference to FIG. 1, a lighting system A according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a lighting system A according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the lighting system A includes a lighting fixture B and a lighting control device C.

The lighting fixture B is a fixture that shines light, such as a downlight or a spotlight. Lighting fixture B includes light source B1. Light source B1 emits light. The light source B1 is installed, for example, on the ceiling of a room, and emits light into the room from the ceiling. The light source B1 includes, for example, a light emitting element such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) element.

Lighting control device C controls lighting fixture B. The lighting control device C includes an operation section 10, a display section 20, a connection section 30, a storage section 40, and a control section 50. The lighting control device C is, for example, a dimming color controller.

The operation unit 10 receives a lighting instruction that is an instruction for the lighting fixture B. The lighting instructions include, for example, an instruction to turn on or off the power of lighting fixture B, an instruction to change the dimming level of light source B1, and an instruction to change the color toning level of light source B1.

In the first embodiment, the operation unit 10 is configured with a touch panel. A user inputs lighting instructions by performing a touch operation such as a tap operation or a swipe operation on the operation unit 10, which is a touch panel. The tap operation is an operation in which the touch panel is touched and then immediately released. The swipe operation is an operation of sliding a finger or the like while touching the touch panel with the finger or the like.

The display unit 20 displays, for example, information indicating whether the power of the lighting fixture B is on or off, and information indicating the lighting instruction received by the operation unit 10.

The connection section 30 connects the control section 50 and the lighting fixture B. Note that the connection unit 30 may connect the control unit 50 and the lighting fixture B by wire or wirelessly. When the control unit 50 and the lighting fixture B are connected by wire, the connection unit 30 is configured with, for example, a connection port to which a signal line is connected. In this case, the control unit 50 and lighting fixture B are connected via a signal line. Further, when the control unit 50 and the lighting fixture B are connected wirelessly, the connection unit 30 is configured with a communication module (communication device) such as a LAN board, for example. In this case, the control unit 50 and lighting fixture B are connected via Wifi (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark). The control unit 50 controls the lighting fixture B by communicating with the lighting fixture B via the connection unit 30.

The storage unit 40 includes a main storage device (for example, a semiconductor memory) such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and may further include an auxiliary storage device (for example, a hard disk drive). The storage unit 40 stores various computer programs executed by the control unit 50.

The control unit 50 includes a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The control unit 50 controls each element of the lighting control device C by executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 40.

Next, the lighting control device C will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the lighting control device C. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along III-III of the lighting control device C shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the display unit 20 of the lighting control device C includes a display pattern film 21 and a plurality of light sources 28.

In FIG. 2, a plurality of light sources 28 are arranged on the back side of the display pattern film 21. As shown in FIG. 3, the plurality of light sources 28 are arranged to face the display pattern film 21 via the operation section 10. Each of the plurality of light sources 28 includes, for example, a light emitting element such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) element. The plurality of light sources 28 are arranged on the circuit board 60.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the plurality of light sources 28 include a light source 28V, a light source 28W, a light source 281 to a light source 286, and a light source 28a to a light source 28f.

In the first embodiment, the light source 28V, the light source 28W, and the light sources 281 to 286 emit white light. The light sources 28a to 28c emit light with a high color temperature (for example, blue). The light sources 28d to 28f emit light with a lower color temperature (for example, orange) than the light sources 28a to 28c.

The display section 20 of the lighting control device C further includes a power display section 22 , a mode display section 23 , an operation display section 24 , and a switching display section 25 .

The power display section 22, the mode display section 23, the operation display section 24, and the switching display section 25 are symbols formed on the display pattern film 21.

In the display pattern film 21, regions in which the power display section 22, the mode display section 23, the operation display section 24, and the switching display section 25 are formed transmit light. Each of the power display section 22, mode display section 23, operation display section 24, and switching display section 25 is formed in white or gray, for example. On the other hand, in the display pattern film 21, a region 21a other than the region where the power display section 22, the mode display section 23, the operation display section 24, and the switching display section 25 are formed does not transmit light. For example, the region 21a is formed in black. Note that in the first embodiment, the black area 21a is expressed in white.

The power display section 22 is represented by a symbol of a power button on the display pattern film 21 . The power display section 22 is arranged at the center of the display pattern film 21. The power display section 22 faces the light source 28W via the operation section 10 (see FIG. 3). The light emitted from the light source 28W passes through the power display section 22. As a result, the power display section 22 lights up. The power display section 22 lights up in white due to the light from the light source 28W.

The mode display section 23 is represented on the display pattern film 21 by a symbol formed in the shape of an arrowhead. The mode display section 23 includes a first mode display section 231 and a second mode display section 232. The first mode display section 231 and the second mode display section 232 are arranged along the predetermined direction X with an interval between them. The mode display section 23 displays information indicating the current operating mode of the lighting operation section 11. The operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 will be explained later.

A power display section 22 is arranged between the first mode display section 231 and the second mode display section 232. The first mode display section 231 is arranged on one side in the predetermined direction X with respect to the power supply display section 22. The second mode display section 232 is arranged on the other side in the predetermined direction X with respect to the power supply display section 22 .

The first mode display section 231 faces the light source 281 and the light source 28a via the operation section 10. The first mode display section 231 lights up white when the light from the light source 281 passes therethrough, and lights up blue when the light from the light source 28a passes therethrough. The second mode display section 232 faces the light source 286 and the light source 28f via the operation section 10. The second mode display section 232 lights up white when the light from the light source 286 passes therethrough, and lights up orange when the light from the light source 28f passes therethrough.

The operation display section 24 is represented by a circular symbol on the display pattern film 21. The operation display section 24 includes a first operation display section 241 , a second operation display section 242 , a third operation display section 243 , and a fourth operation display section 244 .

The first operation display section 241 and the second operation display section 242 are arranged between the power supply display section 22 and the first mode display section 231, and are lined up along the predetermined direction X. The first operation display section 241 faces the light source 282 and the light source 28b via the operation section 10. The first operation display section 241 lights up in white by transmitting the light from the light source 282, and lights up in blue by transmitting the light from the light source 28b. The second operation display section 242 faces the light source 283 and the light source 28c via the operation section 10. The second operation display section 242 lights up in white by transmitting the light from the light source 283, and lights up in blue by transmitting the light from the light source 28c.

The third operation display section 243 and the fourth operation display section 244 are arranged between the power supply display section 22 and the second mode display section 232, and are lined up along the predetermined direction X. The third operation display section 243 faces the light source 284 and the light source 28d via the operation section 10. The third operation display section 243 lights up in white by transmitting the light from the light source 284, and lights up in orange by transmitting the light from the light source 28d. The fourth operation display section 244 faces the light source 285 and the light source 28e via the operation section 10. The fourth operation display section 244 lights up in white by transmitting the light from the light source 285, and lights up in orange by transmitting the light from the light source 28e.

The switching display section 25 is represented by a circular symbol on the display pattern film 21. The switching display section 25 is arranged at a corner on the display pattern film 21. The switching display section 25 faces the light source 28V via the operation section 10. The switching display section 25 lights up in white by transmitting the light from the light source 28V.

The display section 20 further includes a first mark 26a, a pair of second marks 26b, and a third mark 26c. The first mark 26a, the pair of second marks 26b, and the third mark 26c are formed on the display pattern film 21. The first mark 26a, the pair of second marks 26b, and the third mark 26c are formed in a color different from the black region 21a of the display pattern film 21, and are formed in white, for example.

The first mark 26a is formed in an annular shape and surrounds the switching display section 25. By forming the first mark 26a on the display pattern film 21, visibility of the switching display section 25 by the user can be improved.

Each of the pair of second marks 26b is formed into a substantially line segment shape. The power display section 22 is arranged between the pair of second marks 26b. By forming the second mark 26b on the display pattern film 21, visibility of the power display section 22 for the user can be improved.

The third mark 26c is formed in a substantially rectangular shape and surrounds the power display section 22, the mode display section 23, the operation display section 24, and the switching display section 25.

Next, the operation unit 10 will be further explained with reference to FIGS. 1, 3, and 4. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the operation section 10. In addition, in FIG. 4, FIG. 7, FIG. 8, FIG. 10, and FIG. 11, in order to clearly express the configuration of the display unit 20, the size of the hand relative to the display unit 20 is drawn smaller than the actual size. .

As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4, the operation unit 10 is, for example, a resistive film type, capacitive type, or optical transmission type touch panel. A display pattern film 21 is arranged on the operation section 10. The operation unit 10 receives instructions for the lighting fixture B by being touch-operated via the display pattern film 21.

Hereinafter, the fact that the operation section 10 is touch-operated via the display pattern film 21 may be simply referred to as the operation section 10 being touch-operated.

The operation unit 10 includes a lighting operation unit 11 and a switching operation unit 12.

The lighting operation unit 11 can operate in multiple operation modes.

The plurality of operation modes include a standby mode, a dimming mode, and a toning mode.

The standby mode is an operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 when the lighting fixture B is powered off. Each of the dimming mode and the toning mode is an operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 when the lighting fixture B is powered on.

When the lighting operation unit 11 is in the dimming mode, the lighting operation unit 11 receives an instruction to change the dimming level of the lighting fixture B. The dimming level of lighting fixture B specifically indicates the dimming level of light emitted from light source B1 of lighting fixture B. When the lighting operation unit 11 is in the color adjustment mode, the lighting operation unit 11 receives an instruction to change the color adjustment level of the lighting fixture B. Specifically, the toning level of lighting fixture B indicates the toning level of light emitted from light source B1 of lighting fixture B.

The lighting operation section 11 includes a first operation section 11a, a second operation section 11b, a third operation section 11c, a fourth operation section 11d, and a fifth operation section 11e.

The first operating section 11a to the fifth operating section 11e are arranged along the predetermined direction X in the order of the first operating section 11a to the fifth operating section 11e.

The first operation section 11a is arranged to face the first mode display section 231. The second operation section 11b is arranged to face the first operation display section 241 and the second operation display section 242. The third operation section 11c is arranged to face the power display section 22. The fourth operation section 11d is arranged to face the third operation display section 243 and the fourth operation display section 244. The fifth operation section 11e is arranged to face the second mode display section 232.

The switching operation section 12 switches the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 to one of a plurality of operation modes. In the first embodiment, the switching operation section 12 switches the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 to either a dimming mode or a color adjustment mode. The switching operation section 12 is arranged at a corner of the operation section 10, and is adjacent to each of the first operation section 11a and the second operation section 11b. The switching operation section 12 is arranged to face the switching display section 25.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, operations performed by the user on the operation unit 10 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the user performs a tap operation Z1 on the third operation unit 11c with a hand H1 while the power of the lighting fixture B is off, the power of the lighting fixture B is turned on. When lighting fixture B is powered on, light source B1 lights up. In addition, when the user performs a tap operation Z1 on the third operation unit 11c with the hand H1 while the power of the lighting fixture B is on, the power of the lighting fixture B is turned off. When the power of lighting fixture B is turned off, light source B1 is turned off. Note that the dimming level and toning level when the lighting fixture B is powered on are, for example, the level immediately before the lighting fixture B was powered off last time. That is, when an operation to turn off the power of the lighting fixture B is performed, the lighting control device C stores the dimming level and color toning level at the time of the operation in the storage unit 40. Further, when an operation to turn on the power of the lighting fixture B is performed, the lighting control device C reads out the dimming level and the toning level stored in the storage unit 40.

The third operation section 11c is an example of a power operation section of the present invention. The tap operation Z1 on the third operation section 11c is an example of the first operation of the present invention.

When the power of the lighting fixture B is on, each time the user performs a tap operation Z2 on the switching operation section 12 with the hand H2, the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 alternates between the dimming mode and the toning mode. Switch to .

When the user performs the first swipe operation Z3 with the hand H3 while the operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 is in the dimming mode, the dimming level of the lighting fixture B (see FIG. 1) increases. The first swipe operation Z3 indicates that a swipe operation is performed to one side in the predetermined direction X across at least two of the first operation section 11a to the fifth operation section 11e. An increase in the dimming level indicates an increase in the brightness of the light emitted from the light source B1.

On the other hand, when the user performs the second swipe operation Z4 with the hand H4 while the operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 is in the dimming mode, the dimming level of the lighting fixture B (see FIG. 1) is lowered. The second swipe operation Z4 indicates that a swipe operation is performed to the other side in the predetermined direction X across at least two of the first operation section 11a to the fifth operation section 11e. A decrease in the dimming level indicates that the brightness of the light emitted from the light source B1 decreases.

For example, the dimming level is set in 20 levels. Then, when the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is in the dimming mode, the first swipe operation Z3 is performed over n operation sections among the first operation section 11a to the fifth operation section 11e. The dimming level increases by (n-1) steps. On the other hand, the second swipe operation Z4 is performed over n operation sections among the first operation section 11a to the fifth operation section 11e while the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is in the dimming mode. Then, the dimming level is lowered by (n-1) steps. n is a natural number of 2 or more and 5 or less.

When the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is in the dimming mode, each time the user performs a double tap operation Z5 on the third operation section 11c with the hand H5, the dimming level changes in a predetermined order. The fact that the dimming level changes in a predetermined order indicates that the dimming level changes more roughly than the five steps described above. The double tap operation Z5 is an operation in which a tap operation is performed twice in succession.

In the first embodiment, when the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is the dimming mode, each time the double tap operation Z5 is performed on the third operation section 11c, the light source B1 is turned off and the light source B1 is turned off to 100%. light source B1 is lit at 50% brightness, and light source B1 is lit at night light brightness until the end of the order. As you go, it returns to the beginning of the sequence and loops.

By configuring the dimming level to change in a predetermined order by the double tap operation Z5 on the third operation part 11c, it is possible to roughly adjust the dimming level without having to finely adjust the dimming level. It can also meet the needs of users.

The double tap operation Z5 on the third operation section 11c is an example of the second operation of the present invention.

When the user performs the first swipe operation Z3 with the hand H3 while the operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 is in the toning mode, the toning level of the light source B1 (see FIG. 1) increases. An increase in the toning level indicates that the degree of cool color of the light emitted from the light source B1 increases and the color temperature of the light increases.

On the other hand, when the user performs the second swipe operation Z4 with the hand H4 while the operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 is in the toning mode, the toning level of the lighting fixture B (see FIG. 1) is lowered. A decrease in the toning level indicates that the degree of warm color of the light emitted from the light source B1 increases and the color temperature of the light decreases.

For example, the toning level is set to 20 levels. Then, when the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is in the color toning mode, the first swipe operation Z3 is performed across n operation sections among the first operation section 11a to the fifth operation section 11e. The toning level increases by (n-1) steps. On the other hand, the second swipe operation Z4 is performed over n operation sections among the first operation section 11a to the fifth operation section 11e while the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is the color adjustment mode. Then, the toning level is lowered by (n-1) steps.

Below, the first swipe operation Z3 and the second swipe operation Z4 may be collectively referred to as a swipe operation Z.

When the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is in the toning mode, each time the user performs a double tap operation Z5 on the third operation section 11c with the hand H1, the toning level changes in a predetermined order. The fact that the toning level changes in a predetermined order indicates that the toning level changes more roughly than the five steps described above.

In the first embodiment, when the operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 is the color adjustment mode, each time the double tap operation Z5 is performed on the third operation unit 11c, the light source B1 is turned off, and the light source B1 is turned off in a cool color. A state in which the light source B1 emits light (for example, daylight color), a state in which the light source B1 emits light in a neutral color (for example, daylight white color), and a state in which the light source B1 emits warm light (for example, light bulb color) change in this order. When it reaches the end of the sequence, it returns to the beginning of the sequence and loops.

By configuring the toning level to change in a predetermined order by the double tap operation Z5 on the third operation unit 11c, it is possible to roughly adjust the toning level without having to finely adjust the toning level. It can also meet the needs of users.

As described above with reference to FIG. 4, the lighting operation unit 11 receives an instruction to change the dimming level of lighting fixture B and an instruction to change the color adjustment level of lighting fixture B. Therefore, the user can change the dimming level and color toning level of lighting fixture B using one device (lighting operation unit 11). As a result, the user can easily change the dimming level and color toning level of lighting fixture B.

Further, the switching operation section 12 receives an instruction to switch the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 to any one of the plurality of operation modes. Therefore, by switching the operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 between the dimming mode and the color adjustment mode using the switching operation unit 12, the dimming level of the lighting fixture B can be changed by using one lighting operation unit 11. You can perform the work of changing the color toning level of lighting fixture B. As a result, it is not necessary to provide multiple operation units (an operation unit for changing the color toning level and an operation unit for changing the color toning level) in the lighting control device C, so that the lighting control device C can be configured compactly. Can be done.

Further, when the dimming level is changed, a changing operation is input to the lighting operating unit 11 while the operation mode of the lighting operating unit 11 is in the dimming mode. The change operation includes a swipe operation Z and a double tap operation Z5. Further, when the toning level is changed, the above-mentioned changing operation is input to the illumination operation unit 11 while the operation mode of the illumination operation unit 11 is in the toning mode. Therefore, the user only needs to perform the same operation (the above-mentioned changing operation) on the lighting operation unit 11 not only when changing the dimming level but also when changing the color toning level, so the user does not have to memorize the operation. The number of methods is small, and the dimming level and toning level can be easily changed.

Note that in the first embodiment, the change operation includes both a swipe operation Z and a double tap operation Z5. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The above-mentioned change operation may be composed of one of a swipe operation Z and a double tap operation Z5.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the display unit 20 in the first display state P1 will be described. The first display state P1 indicates the state of the display unit 20 when the lighting operation unit 11 is in standby mode.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the display section 20 in the first display state P1.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the display section 20 is in the first display state P1, the power supply display section 22 is lit in white. In the first embodiment, in FIG. 5, the power supply display section 22 is shown in black to represent that the power supply display section 22 is lit in white.

When the display section 20 is in the first display state P1, each of the mode display section 23, the operation display section 24, and the switching display section 25 is off.

The fact that the mode display section 23 is turned off indicates that the light sources 28 (light source 281, light source 28a, light source 286, and light source 28f shown in FIG. 2) arranged opposite to the mode display section 23 are turned off.

The fact that the operation display section 24 is turned off means that the light sources 28 (shown in FIG. This indicates that the light source 28e) is off.

The fact that the switching display section 25 is turned off indicates that the light source 28V (see FIG. 2) arranged opposite to the switching display section 25 is turned off.

In the first embodiment, in FIG. 5, each of the mode display section 23, the operation display section 24, and the switching display section 25 is represented by a thin line (outlined). , it is expressed that each of the switching display sections 25 is turned off.

When the display unit 20 is in the first display state P1, the power of the lighting fixture B is turned off, and the lighting fixture B is turned off. Therefore, the room may be in a dark state. However, since the power display section 22 of the lighting control device C is lit (lit in white in the first embodiment), the user can easily visually grasp the position of the power display section 22. Note that when the power of the lighting fixture B is in the off state, the power display section 22 may blink (in the first embodiment, blink in white).

Blinking indicates that the blinking object alternately repeats an operation of turning on for a first predetermined time and an operation of turning off for a second predetermined time. Each of the first predetermined time period and the second predetermined time period indicates a time period during which the user can recognize that the blinking object is alternately turned on and off. Each of the first predetermined time and the second predetermined time is, for example, 0.5 seconds. The blinking object includes not only a light source that emits light but also objects that are irradiated with light from the light source, such as the power display section 22 and the mode display section 23.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the display unit 20 in the second display state P2 will be described. The second display state P2 indicates the state of the display unit 20 when the lighting operation unit 11 is in the dimming mode.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the display section 20 in the second display state P2.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the display section 20 is in the second display state P2, the mode display section 23 is lit in white.

When the display section 20 is in the second display state P2, each of the power display section 22, the operation display section 24, and the switching display section 25 is off. The fact that the power display section 22 is off indicates that the light source 28W (see FIG. 2), which is arranged opposite to the power display section 22, is off.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the display unit 20 in the third display state P3 will be described. The third display state P3 shows the state of the display unit 20 when the lighting operating unit 11 is in the dimming mode and the first swipe operation Z3 is being performed on the lighting operating unit 11 (see FIG. 4).

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the display section 20 in the third display state P3.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the display section 20 is in the third display state P3, the mode display section 23, the first operation display section 241, and the second operation display section 242 are lit in white.

When the display section 20 is in the third display state P3, the power supply display section 22, the third operation display section 243, the fourth operation display section 244, and the switching display section 25 are each turned off.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the display unit 20 in the fourth display state P4 will be described. The fourth display state P4 shows the state of the display unit 20 when the lighting operating unit 11 is in the dimming mode and the second swipe operation Z4 is being performed on the lighting operating unit 11 (see FIG. 4).

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the display section 20 in the fourth display state P4.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the display section 20 is in the fourth display state P4, the mode display section 23, the third operation display section 243, and the fourth operation display section 244 are lit in white.

When the display section 20 is in the fourth display state P4, each of the power supply display section 22, the first operation display section 241, the second operation display section 242, and the switching display section 25 is off.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the display unit 20 in the fifth display state P5 will be described. The fifth display state P5 indicates the state of the display unit 20 when the lighting operation unit 11 is in the color adjustment mode.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the display unit 20 in the fifth display state P5.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the display section 20 is in the fifth display state P5, the first mode display section 231 is lit in blue. In the first embodiment, in FIG. 9, the first mode display section 231 is represented by a thick line to represent that the first mode display section 231 is lit in blue.

Further, when the display section 20 is in the fifth display state P5, the second mode display section 232 is lit in orange. In the first embodiment, in FIG. 9, the second mode display section 232 is represented by hatching to represent that the second mode display section 232 is lit in orange.

Further, when the display section 20 is in the fifth display state P5, the switching display section 25 is lit in white.

When the display section 20 is in the fifth display state P5, the power supply display section 22 and the operation display section 24 are each turned off.

As described above with reference to FIGS. 6 and 9, when the lighting operation section 11 is in the dimming mode, the first mode display section 231 and the second mode display section 232 are lit in white. On the other hand, when the lighting operation section 11 is in the color adjustment mode, the first mode display section 231 lights up in blue, and the second mode display section 232 lights up in orange. Therefore, the mode display section 23 (the first mode display section 231 and the second mode display section 232) lights up in different colors depending on the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11. As a result, the user can easily understand the current operating mode of the lighting operation section 11 by checking the color of the mode display section 23.

Note that the mode display section 23 may blink in different colors depending on the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11. In this case, in the first embodiment, when the lighting operation section 11 is in the dimming mode, the first mode display section 231 and the second mode display section 232 blink in white, whereas the lighting operation section 11 is in the dimming mode. In the mode, the first mode display section 231 blinks in blue, and the second mode display section 232 blinks in orange.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the display unit 20 in the sixth display state P6 will be described. The sixth display state P6 shows the state of the display unit 20 when the lighting operating unit 11 is in the color adjustment mode and the first swipe operation Z3 is being performed on the lighting operating unit 11 (see FIG. 4).

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the display section 20 in the sixth display state P6.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the display section 20 is in the sixth display state P6, the first mode display section 231, the first operation display section 241, and the second operation display section 242 are lit in blue. Further, when the display section 20 is in the sixth display state P6, the second mode display section 232 is lit in orange. Further, when the display section 20 is in the sixth display state P6, the switching display section 25 is lit in white.

When the display section 20 is in the sixth display state P6, each of the power display section 22, the third operation display section 243, and the fourth operation display section 244 is off.

Next, the display section 20 in the seventh display state P7 will be described with reference to FIG. 11. The seventh display state P7 shows the state of the display unit 20 when the lighting operating unit 11 is in the color adjustment mode and the second swipe operation Z4 is being performed on the lighting operating unit 11 (see FIG. 4).

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the display section 20 in a seventh display state P7.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the display section 20 is in the seventh display state P7, the first mode display section 231 is lit in blue. Further, when the display section 20 is in the seventh display state P7, the second mode display section 232, the third operation display section 243, and the fourth operation display section 244 are lit in orange. Further, when the display section 20 is in the seventh display state P7, the switching display section 25 is lit in white.

When the display section 20 is in the seventh display state P7, each of the power display section 22, the first operation display section 241, and the second operation display section 242 is off.

As described with reference to FIGS. 7, 8, 10, and 11, the operation display section 24 lights up in response to the operation on the lighting operation section 11. Specifically, when the first swipe operation Z3 is performed, the first operation display section 241 and the second operation display section 242 light up, and when the second swipe operation Z4 is performed, the third operation display section 243 and the second operation display section 242 turn on. The fourth operation display section 244 lights up. Therefore, the user can easily understand the operation contents inputted by the user to the lighting operation section 11.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, when the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is the color adjustment mode, the first mode display section 231 and the second mode display section 232 are lit in different colors. In the first embodiment, the first mode display section 231 lights up in blue, and the second mode display section 232 lights up in orange. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize the direction in which the finger is swiped when performing the first swipe operation Z3 and the direction in which the finger is swiped when performing the second swipe operation Z4. As a result, it is possible to improve the operability of the lighting operation unit 11 when the user performs an operation to change the dimming level.

Next, an example of the operation of the lighting control device C will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14. FIG. 12 is a first flow diagram showing an example of the operation of the lighting control device C. FIG. 13 is a second flow diagram showing an example of the operation of the lighting control device C. FIG. 14 is a third flow diagram showing an example of the operation of the lighting control device C.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 4, 5, and 12, in step S1, the state of the display unit 20 is the first display state P1. Further, at this time, the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is in the standby mode. Furthermore, at this time, the power of lighting fixture B is turned off.

In step S2, the control unit 50 determines whether an on operation to turn on the power of the lighting fixture B has been performed. In the first embodiment, the on operation indicates that the third operation unit 11c is subjected to a tap operation Z1 (see FIG. 4) from a state where the power of the lighting fixture B is off.

When the control unit 50 determines that the ON operation has been performed (Yes in step S2), the process moves to step S3. Note that by performing the on operation, the power of lighting fixture B is turned on.

If the control unit 50 determines that the ON operation has not been performed (No in step S2), the process shown in step S2 is repeated. In this case, the power of lighting fixture B is maintained in an off state.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 6, and 12, when the ON operation is performed in step S3, the control unit 50 switches the operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 from standby mode to dimming mode.

In step S4, when the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 becomes the dimming mode, the control section 50 switches the state of the display section 20 to the second display state P2.

In step S5, the control unit 50 determines whether a tap operation Z2 (see FIG. 4) has been performed on the switching operation unit 12.

When the control unit 50 determines that the tap operation Z2 has not been performed on the switching operation unit 12 (No in step S5), the process moves to step S6 shown in FIG. 13. Note that when the switching operation section 12 is not subjected to the tap operation Z2, the state in which the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is the dimming mode is maintained.

When the control unit 50 determines that the tap operation Z2 has been performed on the switching operation unit 12 (Yes in step S5), the process moves to step S13.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 7, and 13, in step S6, the control unit 50 determines whether the first swipe operation Z3 has been performed.

When the control unit 50 determines that the first swipe operation Z3 has been performed (Yes in step S6), the process moves to step S7. If the control unit 50 determines that the first swipe operation Z3 has not been performed (No in step S6), the process moves to step S8.

In step S7, when the first swipe operation Z3 is performed while the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is in the dimming mode, the control section 50 switches the state of the display section 20 to the third display state P3. Further, by performing the first swipe operation Z3 in the dimming mode, the dimming level of the lighting fixture B increases.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 8, and 13, in step S8, the control unit 50 determines whether the second swipe operation Z4 has been performed.

When the control unit 50 determines that the second swipe operation Z4 has been performed (Yes in step S8), the process moves to step S9. If the control unit 50 determines that the second swipe operation Z4 has not been performed (No in step S8), the process moves to step S10.

In step S9, when the second swipe operation Z4 is performed while the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is in the dimming mode, the control section 50 switches the state of the display section 20 to the fourth display state P4. Furthermore, when the second swipe operation Z4 is performed in the dimming mode, the dimming level of the lighting fixture B is lowered.

In step S10, the control unit 50 determines whether a double tap operation Z5 (see FIG. 4) has been performed.

When the control unit 50 determines that the double tap operation Z5 has been performed (Yes in step S10), the process moves to step S11. If the control unit 50 determines that the double tap operation Z5 has not been performed (No in step S10), the process moves to step S12.

In step S<b>11 , when the dimming level of the lighting fixture B is increased by performing the double tap operation Z<b>5 while the operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 is in the dimming mode, the control unit 50 controls the state of the display unit 20 . is switched to the third display state P3 (see FIG. 7). On the other hand, when the dimming level of the lighting fixture B is lowered by performing the double tap operation Z5 in the dimming mode, the control unit 50 changes the state of the display unit 20 to the fourth display state P4 (Fig. (see 8).

In step S12, the control unit 50 determines whether an off operation to turn off the power of the lighting fixture B has been performed. In the first embodiment, the off operation indicates that the third operation unit 11c is subjected to a tap operation Z1 (see FIG. 4) from a state where the power of the lighting fixture B is on.

When the control unit 50 determines that the off operation has been performed (Yes in step S12), the process moves to step S1 shown in FIG. 12. Note that by performing the off operation, the power of lighting fixture B is turned off.

If the control unit 50 determines that the off operation has not been performed (No in step S12), the process moves to step S5 shown in FIG. 12. In this case, the lighting fixture B remains powered on.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 9, and 12, in step S13, the control unit 50 switches the operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 from the dimming mode to the color adjusting mode.

In step S14, when the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 becomes the color adjustment mode, the control section 50 switches the state of the display section 20 to the fifth display state P5. When the process shown in step S14 ends, the process moves to step S15 shown in FIG. 14.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 10, and 14, in step S15, the control unit 50 determines whether the first swipe operation Z3 has been performed.

When the control unit 50 determines that the first swipe operation Z3 has been performed (Yes in step S15), the process moves to step S16. If the control unit 50 determines that the first swipe operation Z3 has not been performed (No in step S15), the process moves to step S17.

In step S16, when the first swipe operation Z3 is performed while the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is in the toning mode, the control section 50 switches the state of the display section 20 to the sixth display state P6. Furthermore, by performing the first swipe operation Z3 in the color toning mode, the toning level of the lighting fixture B increases.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 11, and 14, in step S17, the control unit 50 determines whether the second swipe operation Z4 has been performed.

When the control unit 50 determines that the second swipe operation Z4 has been performed (Yes in step S17), the process moves to step S18. If the control unit 50 determines that the second swipe operation Z4 has not been performed (No in step S17), the process moves to step S19.

In step S18, when the second swipe operation Z4 is performed while the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is in the color toning mode, the control section 50 switches the state of the display section 20 to the seventh display state P7. Further, by performing the second swipe operation Z4 in the color adjustment mode, the color adjustment level of the lighting fixture B is lowered.

In step S19, the control unit 50 determines whether a double tap operation Z5 (see FIG. 4) has been performed.

When the control unit 50 determines that the double tap operation Z5 has been performed (Yes in step S19), the process moves to step S20. If the control unit 50 determines that the double tap operation Z5 has not been performed (No in step S19), the process moves to step S21.

In step S20, when the operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 is in the toning mode and the toning level of the lighting fixture B increases by performing the double tap operation Z5, the control unit 50 changes the state of the display unit 20. is switched to the sixth display state P6 (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, when the toning level of the lighting fixture B is lowered by performing the double tap operation Z5 in the toning mode, the control unit 50 changes the state of the display unit 20 to the seventh display state P7 (see FIG. (see 11).

In step S21, the control unit 50 determines whether an off operation to turn off the power of the lighting fixture B has been performed.

When the control unit 50 determines that the off operation has been performed (Yes in step S21), the process moves to step S1 shown in FIG. 12.

If the control unit 50 determines that the off operation has not been performed (No in step S21), the process moves to step S22.

In step S22, the control unit 50 determines whether a tap operation Z2 (see FIG. 4) has been performed on the switching operation unit 12.

If the control unit 50 determines that the tap operation Z2 has not been performed on the switching operation unit 12 (No in step S22), the process moves to step S15. Note that when the switching operation section 12 is not subjected to the tap operation Z2, the state in which the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is the toning mode is maintained.

When the control unit 50 determines that the tap operation Z2 has been performed on the switching operation unit 12 (Yes in step S22), the process moves to step S23 shown in FIG. 13.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 13, in step S23, the control unit 50 switches the operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 from the color adjustment mode to the dimming mode.

In step S24, when the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 becomes the dimming mode, the control section 50 switches the state of the display section 20 to the second display state P2 (see FIG. 6). When the process shown in step S24 ends, the process moves to step S6.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a lighting control device C2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 15. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a lighting control device C2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 15, the lighting control device C2 further includes a dimming level display section 27 (see FIG. 15).

The dimming level display section 27 displays information indicating the dimming level of the lighting fixture B.

Below, information indicating the dimming level of lighting fixture B may be described as dimming level information.

The dimming level display section 27 includes an operation display section 24 (first operation display section 241 to fourth operation display section 244) and light sources 282 to 285 (see FIG. 2).

Light from the light sources 282 to 285 is emitted to the outside of the lighting control device C2 via the first operation display section 241 to the fourth operation display section 244, respectively. As a result, the first operation display section 241 to the fourth operation display section 244 are lit with brightness corresponding to the brightness of the light sources 282 to 285, respectively.

The control unit 50 (see FIG. 1) causes the dimming level display unit 27 to display dimming level information by performing a brightness change process. The brightness changing process is a process of changing the brightness of the light sources 282 to 285 according to the dimming level of the lighting fixture B.

In the second embodiment, the dimming level of lighting fixture B can be set between 1 and 20 levels. As the dimming level level increases, the dimming level of lighting fixture B becomes higher.

The dimming level of the lighting fixture B is set by the lighting operation section 11 (see FIG. 11). Specifically, when the operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 is the dimming mode, the first swipe operation Z3 or the second By performing the swipe operation Z4, the dimming level of the lighting fixture B is set to one of the 1st to 20th stages (see FIGS. 4, 7, and 8).

The 1st to 20th dimming levels are divided into a first dimming level to a fourth dimming level. The first dimming level is a dimming level of one level or more and five levels or less. The second dimming level is a dimming level of 6 levels or more and 10 levels or less. The third dimming level is a dimming level of 11 steps or more and 15 steps or less. The fourth dimming level is a dimming level of 16 levels or more and 20 levels or less.

When the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the first dimming level, the control unit 50 lights up the light sources 282 to 285 at the first brightness. As a result, the first operation display section 241 to the fourth operation display section 244 light up at a brightness corresponding to the first brightness.

When the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the second dimming level, the control unit 50 lights up the light sources 282 to 285 at the second brightness. As a result, the first operation display section 241 to the fourth operation display section 244 light up at a brightness corresponding to the second brightness.

When the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the third dimming level, the control unit 50 lights the light sources 282 to 285 at the third brightness. As a result, the first operation display section 241 to the fourth operation display section 244 light up at a brightness corresponding to the third brightness.

When the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the fourth dimming level, the control unit 50 lights up the light sources 282 to 285 at the fourth brightness. As a result, the first operation display section 241 to the fourth operation display section 244 light up at a brightness corresponding to the fourth brightness.

The first to fourth luminances have different levels of luminance, and for example, the luminance increases in the order of first luminance, second luminance, third luminance, and fourth luminance.

As described above, the control unit 50 performs the brightness changing process. As a result, the operation display section 24 is turned on in a state where the brightness of the operation display section 24 (first operation display section 241 to fourth operation display section 244) becomes a brightness corresponding to the dimming level of lighting fixture B. That is, the dimming level information is displayed on the dimming level display section 27. As a result, the user can recognize the dimming level of the lighting fixture B by checking the brightness of the operation display section 24.

[Third embodiment]
The third embodiment is an embodiment in which lighting ratio changing processing is executed.
A lighting control device C3 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 16(a) to 16(d). FIGS. 16(a) to 16(d) are diagrams showing a lighting control device C3 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 16(a) to 16(d), the lighting control device C3 further includes a dimming level display section 27. The dimming level display section 27 includes a plurality of operation display sections 24 and light sources 282 to 285 (see FIG. 2).

When the dimming level display section 27 displays the dimming level of the lighting fixture B, the light sources 282 to 285 are turned on at either the first predetermined luminance or the second predetermined luminance. The first predetermined brightness is higher than the second predetermined brightness.

The control unit 50 causes the dimming level display unit 27 to display dimming level information by performing the ratio change process. The ratio change process changes the ratio between the number of light sources that are lit at a first predetermined brightness and the number of light sources that are lit at a second predetermined brightness among the light sources 282 to 285, according to the dimming level of the lighting fixture B. This is the process of changing the .

FIGS. 16(a) to 16(d) show an example of ratio changing processing. An example of the ratio changing process will be described with reference to FIGS. 16(a) to 16(d).

In FIGS. 16(a) to 16(d), the operation display section 24 shown in black is illuminated with light of a first predetermined brightness. Further, the operation display section 24 represented by hatching is illuminated with light of a second predetermined brightness.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 16(a), when the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the first dimming level, the light source 285 lights up at the first predetermined brightness, and the light sources 282 to 284 turn on at the second predetermined brightness. Lights up with brightness. As a result, the fourth operation display section 244 lights up at a brightness corresponding to the first predetermined brightness, and the first operation display section 241 to the third operation display section 243 light up at a brightness according to the second predetermined brightness.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 16(b), when the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the second dimming level, the light source 284 and the light source 285 are lit at the first predetermined brightness, and the light source 282 and the light source 283 are lit at the first predetermined brightness. Lights up at a second predetermined brightness. As a result, the third operation display section 243 and the fourth operation display section 244 light up at a brightness corresponding to the first predetermined brightness, and the first operation display section 241 and the second operation display section 242 light up according to the second predetermined brightness. The light will turn on at a brighter level.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 16(c), when the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the third dimming level, the light sources 283 to 285 are lit at the first predetermined brightness, and the light source 282 is lit at the second predetermined brightness. Lights up with brightness. As a result, the second operation display section 242 to the fourth operation display section 244 are turned on at a brightness corresponding to the first predetermined brightness, and the first operation display section 241 is turned on at a brightness according to the second predetermined brightness.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 16(d), when the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the fourth dimming level, the light sources 282 to 285 are lit at the first predetermined brightness. As a result, the first operation display section 241 to the fourth operation display section 244 light up at a brightness corresponding to the first predetermined brightness.

As described above, the control unit 50 performs the ratio changing process. As a result, depending on the dimming level of lighting fixture B, one of the plurality of operation display sections 24 (first operation display section 241 to fourth operation display section 244) is turned on at a brightness corresponding to the first predetermined brightness. The ratio (brightness ratio) between the operation display section and the operation display section that lights up at a brightness according to the second predetermined brightness is changed. That is, the dimming level information is displayed on the dimming level display section 27. As a result, the user can recognize the dimming level of lighting fixture B by checking the brightness ratio. In addition, in FIGS. 16(a) to 16(d), the operation display section 24 shown in black is illuminated with a second predetermined brightness when the light of the second predetermined brightness is illuminated, and is represented by hatching. The operation display section 24 may be illuminated with a first predetermined brightness by being illuminated with light of a first predetermined brightness.

[Fourth embodiment]
The fourth embodiment is an embodiment in which a lighting light source changing process is executed.
A lighting control device C4 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 17(a) to 17(d). FIGS. 17(a) to 17(d) are diagrams showing a lighting control device C4 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 17(a) to 17(d), the lighting control device C4 further includes a dimming level display section 27. The dimming level display section 27 includes a plurality of operation display sections 24 and light sources 282 to 285 (see FIG. 2).

When the dimming level display section 27 displays the dimming level of the lighting fixture B, a certain number of light sources among the light sources 282 to 285 are turned on. That is, the number of light sources turned on is fixed to a constant number. In the fourth embodiment, one of the light sources 282 to 285 is turned on and the other light sources are turned off. Note that a plurality (for example, two) of the light sources 282 to 285 may be turned on at the same time. Furthermore, one of the light sources 282 to 285 may be lit at a first predetermined brightness, and the other light source may be lit at a second predetermined brightness. Further, among the light sources 282 to 285, a plurality of (for example, two) light sources may be lit at the same time at a first predetermined brightness, and the other light sources may be lit at a second predetermined brightness.

The control unit 50 causes the dimming level display unit 27 to display dimming level information by performing a light source change process. The light source changing process is a process of changing the light source to be turned on among the light sources 282 to 285 according to the dimming level of the lighting fixture B.

FIGS. 17(a) to 17(d) show an example of a light source changing process. An example of the light source changing process will be described with reference to FIGS. 17(a) to 17(d).

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 17(a), when the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the first dimming level, the light source 285 is turned on and the light sources 282 to 284 are turned off. As a result, the fourth operation display section 244 lights up.

As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 17(b), when the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the second dimming level, the light source 284 is turned on, and the light source 282, the light source 283, and the light source 285 are turned off. As a result, the third operation display section 243 lights up.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 17(c), when the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the third dimming level, the light source 283 is turned on, and the light source 282, the light source 284, and the light source 285 are turned off. As a result, the second operation display section 242 lights up.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 17(d), when the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the fourth dimming level, the light source 282 is turned on and the light sources 283 to 285 are turned off. As a result, the first operation display section 241 lights up.

As described above, the control unit 50 performs the light source changing process. As a result, the operation display section 24 that is lit among the plurality of operation display sections 24 (the first operation display section 241 to the fourth operation display section 244) is changed according to the dimming level of the lighting fixture B. That is, the dimming level information is displayed on the dimming level display section 27. As a result, the user can recognize the dimming level of lighting fixture B by checking which of the plurality of operation and display sections 24 is lit.

[Fifth embodiment]
The fifth embodiment is an embodiment in which a lighting number changing process is executed.
A lighting control device C5 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 18(a) to 18(d). FIGS. 18(a) to 18(d) are diagrams showing a lighting control device C5 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 18(a) to 18(d), the lighting control device C5 further includes a dimming level display section 27. The dimming level display section 27 includes a plurality of operation display sections 24 and light sources 282 to 285 (see FIG. 2).

The control unit 50 causes the dimming level display unit 27 to display dimming level information by performing the number change process. The number changing process is a process of changing the number of light sources to be turned on among the light sources 282 to 285 according to the dimming level of the lighting fixture B.

FIGS. 18(a) to 18(d) show an example of the number changing process. An example of the number changing process will be described with reference to FIGS. 18(a) to 18(d).

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 18(a), when the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the first dimming level, the light source 285 is turned on and the light sources 282 to 284 are turned off. As a result, the fourth operation display section 244 lights up.

As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 18(b), when the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the second dimming level, the light source 284 and the light source 285 are turned on, and the light source 282 and the light source 283 are turned off. As a result, the third operation display section 243 and the fourth operation display section 244 light up.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 18(c), when the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the third dimming level, light sources 283 to 285 are turned on and light source 282 is turned off. As a result, the second operation display section 242 to the fourth operation display section 244 light up.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 18(d), when the dimming level of lighting fixture B is the fourth dimming level, light sources 282 to 285 are turned on. As a result, the first operation display section 241 to the fourth operation display section 244 light up.

As described above, the control unit 50 performs the number change process. As a result, the number of operation display sections 24 that are turned on among the plurality of operation display sections 24 (first operation display section 241 to fourth operation display section 244) is changed according to the dimming level of lighting fixture B. . That is, the dimming level information is displayed on the dimming level display section 27. As a result, the user can recognize the dimming level of lighting fixture B by checking the number of operation display units 24 that are turned on.

[Sixth embodiment]
A lighting control device C6 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 2 and FIGS. 15 to 19. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a lighting control device C6 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 19, unlike the lighting control devices C2 to C5, the lighting control device C6 can only operate the dimming level among the dimming level operations and the color toning level operations. This device is compatible with The lighting control device C6 includes, for example, the switching operation section 12, the mode display section 23, the switching display section 25, the light sources 281 to 286, the light source 28a, the light source 28f, and It has a configuration in which the first mark 26a is omitted.

The control unit 50 of the lighting control device C6 performs the brightness changing process of the second embodiment (see FIG. 15), the ratio changing process of the third embodiment (see FIGS. 16(a) to 16(d)), and the fourth embodiment. By performing the light source changing process of the form (see FIGS. 17(a) to 17(d)) or the number changing process of the fifth embodiment (see FIGS. 18(a) to 18(d)), the illumination The display mode of the dimming level display section 27 is changed according to the dimming level of the fixture B. As a result, the user can recognize the dimming level of lighting fixture B.

[Seventh embodiment]
A lighting control device C7 according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 20. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a lighting control device C7 according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 20, like the lighting control device C6, the lighting control device C7 is a device that supports only the dimming level operation among the dimming level operation and the color toning level operation. It is. However, the lighting control device C7 differs from the lighting control device C6 in that it includes a mode display section 23, a light source 281, and a light source 286. In the lighting control device C7, the mode display section 23 does not display information indicating the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 as in the lighting control devices C2 to C5, but displays information indicating the operation mode of the operation display section 24, for example. It functions as a landmark to represent. By lighting the mode display section 23 with the light from the light sources 281 and 286, the user can easily recognize the position of the operation display section 24 even when the light sources 282 to 285 are off. Note that the control unit 50 of the lighting control device C7 performs the brightness change process of the second embodiment, the ratio change process of the third embodiment, the light source change process of the fourth embodiment, or the number change process of the fifth embodiment. By doing so, the display mode of the dimming level display section 27 is changed according to the dimming level of the lighting fixture B.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings (FIGS. 1 to 20). However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the spirit thereof (for example, (1) to (13)). Moreover, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining the plurality of components disclosed in the above embodiments. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiments. For ease of understanding, the drawings mainly schematically show each component, and the number of each component shown in the drawings may differ from the actual number due to drawing preparation. Moreover, each component shown in the above embodiment is an example, and is not particularly limited, and various changes can be made without substantially departing from the effects of the present invention.

(1) As shown in FIG. 12, in step S2 and step S3, in the first embodiment, when an on operation is performed to turn on the power of lighting fixture B, the operation mode of the lighting operation unit 11 changes from the standby mode. Switch to dimming mode. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. When the ON operation is performed, the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 may be switched from the standby mode to the toning mode.

(2) As shown in FIG. 2, in the first embodiment, the color of the region 21a of the display pattern film 21 is black. However, the color of the region 21a is not particularly limited. The color of the region 21a may be white, for example.

(3) Hereinafter, the power display section 22, mode display section 23, operation display section 24, and switching display section 25 may be collectively referred to as various display sections. As shown in FIG. 2, in the first embodiment, the fact that the various display sections are turned off is expressed by turning off the light source 28 that is arranged to face the various display sections. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be expressed that the various display sections are turned off by reducing the amount of light from the light source 28 arranged opposite to the various display sections compared to when the various display sections are turned on.

(4) As shown in FIG. 2, in the first embodiment, by lighting the light source 28 arranged opposite to the various display parts, it is expressed that the various display parts are lit; By turning off the disposed light source 28, it is expressed that the various display parts are turned off. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. By turning off the light sources 28 arranged opposite to the various display parts, it is expressed that the various display parts are turned on, and by turning on the light sources 28 arranged opposite to the various display parts, the various display parts are turned off. You can also express what you are doing. For example, the color of the area 21a is white, and the color of the power display section 22 is black. In the standby mode shown in FIG. 5, the light source 28W is turned off to indicate that the power display section 22 is turned on. In this case, since the black power display section 22 appears on the white area 21a, the user can easily understand the power supply display section 22. In addition, in the dimming mode shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 and in the dimming mode shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, white light is emitted from the light source 28W and the power display is displayed on the white area 21a. By transmitting white light through 22, it is expressed that the power display section 22 is turned off.

(5) In the second to seventh embodiments, an example of the timing at which information indicating the dimming level of lighting fixture B is displayed on the dimming level display section 27 will be described.

For example, in the second to seventh embodiments, the dimming level information is always displayed except when the operation to change the dimming level shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is performed. may be configured.

Further, in the second to seventh embodiments, the dimming level information is displayed for a predetermined period after the operation for changing the dimming level shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is completed. may be configured.

Further, in the second to seventh embodiments, when the lighting operation unit 11 (see FIG. 2) receives a predetermined operation, the dimming level information may be displayed. The predetermined operation is, for example, an operation in which the lighting operation section 11 is tapped a predetermined number of times, or an operation in which the lighting operation section 11 is continuously touched for a predetermined time or more.

(6) In the second to fifth embodiments, a toning level display section may be further provided. The toning level display section shows the toning level of lighting fixture B. The toning level display section includes an operation display section 24 (first operation display section 241 to fourth operation display section 244) and light sources 28b to 28e.

Below, information indicating the toning level of lighting fixture B may be described as toning level information.

The control unit 50 displays the toning level by performing a process similar to the brightness changing process of the second embodiment (processing to change the brightness of the light sources 28b to 28e according to the toning level of the lighting fixture B). Toning level information may be displayed in the section. Further, the control unit 50 performs a process similar to the ratio change process of the third embodiment (a light source that lights up at a first predetermined brightness among the light sources 28b to 28e according to the toning level of the lighting fixture B), The toning level information may be displayed on the toning level display section by performing a process of changing the ratio with the light source that is lit at a second predetermined brightness. Further, the control unit 50 performs a process similar to the light source changing process of the fourth embodiment (a process of changing the light source to be turned on among the light sources 28b to 28e according to the toning level of the lighting fixture B). Accordingly, the toning level information may be displayed on the toning level display section. Further, the control unit 50 performs a process similar to the number changing process of the fifth embodiment (a process of changing the number of light sources to be turned on among the light sources 28b to 28e according to the toning level of the lighting fixture B). By doing so, the toning level information may be displayed on the toning level display section.

Further, when the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is the dimming mode, the dimming level display section 27 displays the dimming level information, and when the operation mode of the lighting operation section 11 is the toning mode, the toning level display section 27 displays the dimming level information. may be configured to display toning level information.

(7) In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 15, the control unit 50 causes the light sources 282 to 285 to blink while changing the brightness of the light sources 282 to 285 according to the dimming level of the lighting fixture B. Good too.

(8) In the third embodiment shown in FIGS. 16(a) to 16(d), the light sources 282 to 285 blink at one of the first predetermined brightness and the second predetermined brightness, The control unit 50 controls the ratio of the number of light sources blinking at a first predetermined brightness to the number of light sources blinking at a second predetermined brightness among the light sources 282 to 285 according to the dimming level of the lighting fixture B. may be changed.

(9) In the fourth embodiment shown in FIGS. 17(a) to 17(d), a certain number of light sources among the light sources 282 to 285 blink, and the control unit 50 controls the dimming of the lighting fixture B. Depending on the level, one of the light sources 282 to 285 to be blinked may be changed.

(10) In the fifth embodiment shown in FIGS. 18(a) to 18(d), the control unit 50 controls the number of light sources to be blinked among the light sources 282 to 285 according to the dimming level of the lighting fixture B. may be changed.

(11) In each of the lighting control device C6 shown in FIG. 19 and the lighting control device C7 shown in FIG. The change process (see FIGS. 16(a) to 16(d)), the light source change process of the fourth embodiment (see FIGS. 17(a) to 17(d)), or the number change process of the fifth embodiment (See FIGS. 18(a) to 18(d)), instead of turning on the light source (the corresponding light source among the light sources 282 to 285), a process of blinking the light source may be performed. .

(12) In the first to seventh embodiments, the shape of the operation display section 24 is circular, but the shape of the operation display section 24 is not particularly limited. The operation display section 24 may be formed into a rectangular shape, for example.

(13) In the first to seventh embodiments, the display pattern film 21 is treated so that the light transmittance of the area around the operation display section 24 is gradually reduced as the distance from the operation display section 24 increases. Good too. Thereby, when the operation display section 24 lights up or blinks, the light from the light sources 28b to 28e emitted from the operation display section 24 can be changed in a gradation pattern. Thereby, when the light sources 28b to 28e are turned off, the presence of the operation display section 24 can be made inconspicuous, and a simple design of the operation display section 24 can be realized. Further, since the presence of the operation display section 24 can be made noticeable when the light sources 28b to 28e are turned on or blinking, the user can easily visually check the operation display section 24.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used in the field of lighting control devices.

11 Lighting operation section 12 Switching operation section A Lighting system B Lighting fixture B1 Light source C Lighting control device

Claims (12)

A lighting control device that controls lighting equipment,
comprising a lighting operation unit that receives instructions for the lighting equipment,
The lighting operation unit is operable in a plurality of operation modes,
The plurality of operation modes are:
a dimming mode in which the lighting operation unit receives an instruction to change the dimming level of the lighting fixture;
a toning mode in which the lighting operation unit accepts an instruction to change the toning level of the lighting fixture ;
a switching operation section that receives an instruction to switch the operation mode of the lighting operation section to one of the plurality of operation modes;
a power display section that displays information regarding the power source of the lighting equipment;
a first mode display section disposed on one side in a predetermined direction with respect to the power supply display section;
a mode display section including a second mode display section disposed on the other side of the predetermined direction with respect to the power supply display section;
a switching display section facing the switching operation section;
Furthermore,
The lighting operation section and the switching operation section are configured with a touch panel,
The lighting operation section faces the power display section and the mode display section,
The switching operation section is a lighting control device that switches the operation mode of the lighting operation section to one of a plurality of operation modes when touched by a user . The operation mode of the lighting operation section is switched between the dimming mode and the color adjustment mode based on a touch operation of the switching operation section when the lighting equipment is powered on . Item 1. The lighting control device according to item 1 . The lighting control device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the first mode display section and the second mode display section are lit or blinked in different colors depending on the operation mode. The lighting control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the power display section lights up or blinks when the power source is off. The lighting operation unit includes a power operation unit that receives an instruction to operate the power supply of the lighting equipment,
The power operation unit receives a first operation for turning on or off the power, and a second operation different from the first operation,
When the operation mode of the lighting operating section is the dimming mode, each time the power operating section receives the second operation, the dimming level of the lighting fixture changes in a predetermined order,
When the operation mode of the lighting operation section is the color adjustment mode, each time the power operation section receives the second operation, the color adjustment level of the lighting fixture changes in a predetermined order. 4. The lighting control device according to any one of 4 . The lighting control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , further comprising an operation display section that lights up in response to an operation on the lighting operation section. a dimming level display section that displays information indicating a dimming level of the lighting equipment;
The lighting control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , further comprising: a control unit that controls the dimming level display unit. The dimming level display section includes a light source,
The lighting control device according to claim 7 , wherein the control unit changes the brightness of the light source according to a dimming level of the lighting fixture. The dimming level display section includes a plurality of light sources,
Each of the plurality of light sources lights up or blinks at one of a first predetermined brightness and a second predetermined brightness higher than the first predetermined brightness,
The control unit determines the number of light sources that are turned on or blinked at the first predetermined brightness among the plurality of light sources, and the number of light sources that are turned on or blinked at the second predetermined brightness, according to a dimming level of the lighting equipment. The lighting control device according to claim 7 , wherein the ratio between the number of light sources and the number of light sources is changed. The dimming level display section includes a plurality of light sources,
A certain number of light sources among the plurality of light sources are lit or blinking,
The lighting control device according to claim 7 , wherein the control unit changes which of the plurality of light sources is turned on or blinks depending on a dimming level of the lighting fixture. The dimming level display section includes a plurality of light sources,
The lighting control device according to claim 7 , wherein the control unit changes the number of light sources to be turned on or blinked among the plurality of light sources according to a dimming level of the lighting fixture. A lighting control device that controls lighting equipment,
a lighting operation unit that receives instructions for the lighting equipment;
a dimming level display section that displays information indicating a dimming level of the lighting equipment;
a control unit that controls the dimming level display unit;
Equipped with
The lighting operation unit is operable in a plurality of operation modes,
The plurality of operation modes are:
a dimming mode in which the lighting operation unit receives an instruction to change the dimming level of the lighting fixture;
a toning mode in which the lighting operation unit receives an instruction to change the toning level of the lighting fixture;
including;
The dimming level display section includes a plurality of light sources,
Each of the plurality of light sources lights up or blinks at one of a first predetermined brightness and a second predetermined brightness higher than the first predetermined brightness,
The control unit determines the number of light sources that are turned on or blinked at the first predetermined brightness among the plurality of light sources, and the number of light sources that are turned on or blinked at the second predetermined brightness, according to a dimming level of the lighting equipment. A lighting control device that changes the number and ratio of light sources.