JP7484635B2 - Lighting Control Device - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to a lighting control device.

Traditionally, lighting effects are produced in studios, theaters, etc. using multiple lighting devices. A lighting control system has been introduced in which a lighting control device remotely controls the illuminance and color of the light emitted by each lighting device using a control address set on the side of each lighting device.

In such a lighting control system, setup work is performed to change the correspondence between the types and arrangements of multiple lighting devices connected to multiple ports in response to changes in the lighting performance, etc. In the setup work, the user sets a control address for each lighting device for each illuminance and light color, and connects the lighting devices to a transmission device that controls communication between the lighting control device and the lighting devices. After connecting the lighting devices, the user sets the correspondence between the operation units such as dimming faders on the lighting control device and the control addresses set for each lighting device.

JP 2014-120351 A

However, there is a problem in that it is difficult to share control addresses and other stored data between different types of lighting control devices. This is mainly because the data stored in the lighting control device is saved in a data format that is dependent on the model.

Therefore, this disclosure proposes a lighting control device that allows the stored data of the lighting control device to be used interchangeably between different models.

A lighting control device according to an example embodiment includes an acquisition unit and a setting unit. The acquisition unit acquires setting information stored in another device, including first identification information indicating the device connection position of the baton to which the lighting device is connected and second identification information indicating the position of the baton relative to a predetermined target. The setting unit configures the lighting device connected to the baton using the first identification information and second identification information acquired by the acquisition unit, and second setting information acquired from the lighting device connected to the device so as to be able to communicate with the device itself.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a lighting system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of mutual use of setting information according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a lighting control device according to an embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an overview of data management information according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of baton layout data according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an overview of device layout data according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure of the lighting control device 100 according to an embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of device layout data according to a modified example.

The lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment and modified example described below includes an acquisition unit 151 and a setting unit 152. The acquisition unit 151 acquires first setting information stored in another device, including first identification information indicating the device connection position of the baton to which the lighting device is connected and second identification information indicating the position of the baton relative to a predetermined target. The setting unit 152 configures the lighting device connected to the baton using the first identification information and second identification information acquired by the acquisition unit 151, and second setting information acquired from the lighting device connected to the device so as to be able to communicate with the device itself.

In addition, in the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment and modified example described below, the specified target is an object provided within the facility in which the lighting equipment is installed.

In addition, in the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment and modified example described below, the specified target is the area in which the lighting device performs a lighting effect.

In addition, in the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment and modified example described below, the first and second setting information are stored in a common data format that can be used by other lighting control devices of different models.

In addition, in the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment and modified example described below, the setting information includes version information indicating whether the data format has been changed. If the version information of the setting information of the other device acquired by the acquisition unit 151 is newer than the version information of the setting information stored in the setting unit 152, the setting unit 152 does not use the setting information of the other device.

In addition, in the lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment and modified example described below, when the version information of the first setting information of the other device acquired by the acquisition unit 151 is older than the version information of the first setting information stored in the lighting control device itself, the setting unit 152 reads and uses the difference between the first setting information stored in the lighting control device itself and the first setting information stored in the other device.

<<Embodiments>>
Hereinafter, a lighting control device according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, multiple parts that are substantially the same part may be distinguished by adding different numbers after the same reference symbol. For example, multiple batons 10 and 20 that are substantially the same part will be described by distinguishing them as baton ₁₀₁ and baton ₁₀₂ , baton ₂₀₁ and baton ₂₀₂ , etc., as necessary. Furthermore, when there is no particular need to distinguish between baton ₁₀₁ and baton ₁₀₂ , and baton ₂₀₁ and baton ₂₀₂ , they will be collectively referred to simply as baton 10 and baton 20.

In the embodiment described below, multiple components having substantially the same functional configuration may be distinguished by adding different numbers after the same reference numeral. For example, multiple lighting devices 50 having substantially the same functional configuration will be described as lighting devices 50 ₁ and 50 ₂ , lighting control devices 100-1 and 100-2, etc., as necessary. Furthermore, when there is no need to particularly distinguish between the lighting devices 50 ₁ and 50 ₂ having substantially the same functional configuration, they will be collectively referred to simply as lighting devices 50. Furthermore, when there is no need to particularly distinguish between the lighting control devices 100-1 and 100-2 having substantially the same functional configuration, they will be collectively referred to simply as lighting control devices 100.

<Lighting system overview>
1 is a diagram showing a lighting system according to an embodiment. The lighting system 1 according to the embodiment is composed of a lighting system 1A installed in a venue A and a lighting system 1B installed in a venue B. The venues A and B are locations equipped with a stage or the like where lighting performances are performed, such as a studio or a theater.

The lighting system 1A installed in venue A comprises multiple batons 10, a node 30, and a lighting control device 100-1. In the lighting system 1A, the node 30 and the lighting control device 100-1 are connected to a predetermined network, such as a LAN (Local Area Network). The node 30 and the lighting control device 100-1 can communicate with each other via the predetermined network.

The lighting system 1B installed in venue B comprises multiple batons 20, a node 40, and a lighting control device 100-2. In the lighting system 1B, the node 40 and the lighting control device 100-2 are connected to a predetermined network, such as a LAN (Local Area Network). The node 30 and the lighting control device 100-2 can communicate with each other via the predetermined network.

Node 30 and node 40 are called, for example, DMX nodes and RDM nodes, and are devices that relay communication between lighting devices and the lighting control device 100. That is, node 30 is capable of two-way communication with lighting devices using a predetermined communication protocol, for example, a communication protocol conforming to the DMX standard, or a communication method conforming to the RDM standard, which is an extension of DMX. Node 30 is connected to lighting devices via port 11 provided on baton 10. Node 40 is connected to lighting devices via port 21 provided on baton 20.

The lighting control device 100 accepts operations by an operator who controls each lighting device. For example, the lighting control device 100 is a device called a dimming operation console or dimmer console. The lighting control device 100-1 transmits information (signals) for controlling the dimming of each lighting device to the node 30 in response to operations by the operator. The lighting control device 100-2 transmits information (signals) for controlling the dimming of each lighting device to the node 40 in response to operations by the operator.

<Example of processing by lighting control device>
The lighting control device 100 stores setting information for performing lighting effects and the like based on information (signals) for controlling the dimming and the like of each lighting device. The setting information is created manually by an operator of the lighting control device 100. The operator of the lighting control device 100 creates the setting information while referring to a so-called setup drawing, which indicates which lighting device is to be installed at which position of which baton, for example, in relation to a floor plan of a studio, theater, or the like that will serve as the lighting space.

The setting information includes patch data, scene data, effect data, etc. The setting information also includes the correspondence between the DMX address (hereinafter referred to as the "control address") assigned to each lighting device and each fader provided in the lighting control device 100. The setting information also includes a CH (Channel) number indicating a group of lighting devices that are controlled by operating the same fader. This allows the operator of the lighting control device 100 to transmit information to control the dimming, etc. of each lighting device by operating each fader.

The setting information also includes first identification information ("equipment layout data" described below) indicating the device connection position of the baton to which the lighting device is connected, and second identification information ("baton layout data" described below) indicating the position of the baton relative to a specified target.

The first identification information corresponds to, for example, information about a port that the baton has for connecting lighting equipment. The second identification information is information indicating the position of the baton in a lighting space such as a studio or theater. As the predetermined criterion, for example, an object provided in the facility where the lighting equipment to be connected is installed can be used, and examples thereof include the positions of the audience seats and the aisles provided in a studio or theater. The predetermined criterion may also be the area where the lighting performance is performed by the lighting equipment, and examples thereof include the area of the stage where the lighting performance is performed.

The above-mentioned setting information is saved in a common data format that can be used by other lighting control devices 100 (hereinafter referred to as "other devices") of different models. This makes it easy to share setting information between lighting control devices.

An example of mutual use of setting information in lighting control devices will be described below with reference to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of mutual use of setting information according to an embodiment. Below, an example will be described in which, when lighting equipment used in venue A is brought to venue B for use, the lighting control device 100-2 installed in venue B uses the setting information of the lighting control device 100-1 installed in venue A.

As shown in FIG. 2, a total of four batons 10 are installed in venue A. A total of three lighting devices 50 are used for the lighting effects in venue A.

The lighting control device 100-1 also stores setting information created by the operator of the lighting control device 100-1 for the lighting performance in venue A. As shown in FIG. 2, the setting information stored by the lighting control device 1001- includes baton layout data and equipment layout data.

The baton layout data is configured by associating baton information with a unique baton ID that is individually assigned to each baton 10 installed in venue A. The baton information is information that indicates the position of the baton with a specified target as a reference. FIG. 2 shows an example in which information based on the audience seats in venue A is assigned as the position information indicating the position of the baton 10. That is, from the audience seats in venue A, position information: "0-1" is assigned to baton _10-1 in the first row, and position information: "0-2", "0-3", and "0-4" are assigned to batons _10-2 to _10-4 in the second to fourth rows, respectively.

The position information indicating the position of the baton is also assigned to the baton 20 installed in venue B, with the same object as venue A as the predetermined reference. That is, the position information "0-1" is assigned to the baton 20 ₁ in the first row of the audience seats in venue B, and the position information "0-2", "0-3", and "0-4" are assigned to the batons 20 ₂ to 20 ₄ in the second to fourth rows, respectively. In this way, by using the position information indicating the baton's position based on a predetermined object, the position of the baton where the lighting equipment is installed can be easily specified regardless of the venue. Note that the information indicating the baton's position included in the baton information is information based on an object or the like installed in each venue as the predetermined reference, so it is preferable to use an object or the like that is commonly installed in each venue as the predetermined reference.

As shown in Fig. 2, the device layout data included in the setting information stored by the lighting control device 100-1 is configured by associating a device ID unique to each lighting device, which is individually assigned to each lighting device, with a baton ID. The baton layout data may also include a port ID unique to each port, which is individually assigned to the port of the baton. In the example shown in Fig. 2, a lighting device _50-1 is connected to a port P11-1 (port ID: PT111) of the baton _10-1 , a lighting device _50-2 is connected to a port _{P11-3 (port ID: PT113) of the baton 10-1 ,} and a lighting device _50-3 is connected to a port _P12-2 ( _port ID: PT122) of the baton _10-2 .

The baton layout data and equipment layout data shown in FIG. 2 show that lighting equipment 50 ₁ (equipment ID: SK51) and lighting equipment 50 ₂ (equipment ID: SK52) are connected to baton 10 ₁ (baton ID: AB01), which is located in the first row from the audience seats, and that lighting equipment 50 ₃ (equipment ID: SK53) is connected to baton 10 ₂ (baton ID: AB02), which is located in the second row from the audience seats.

When the three lighting devices 50 used in venue A are brought to venue B for use, the lighting control device 100-2 acquires the baton layout data and device layout data stored as setting information in the lighting control device 100-1. The baton layout data and device layout data can be acquired by any method, for example, from a cloud server or a portable auxiliary storage device that stores the setting information of the lighting control device 100-1. Examples of the portable auxiliary storage device that can be used include a Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, a memory card, and a hard disk drive.

The lighting control device 100-2 sets the equipment layout data using the baton layout data and the equipment layout data acquired from the lighting control device 100-1. For example, the lighting control device 100-2 sets the equipment layout data using the positional relationship when the lighting devices 50 are installed in the venue A. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the lighting control device 100-2 sets the position information of the lighting devices 50 ₁ (SK51) and 50 ₂ (SK52) to the baton 20 ₁ (baton ID: BB01) in the first row from the audience seats in the venue B, and sets the installation position of the lighting device 50 ₃ (SK53) to the baton 20 ₂ (baton ID: BB02) in the second row from the audience seats in the venue B.

After the equipment layout data is set, the lighting devices 50 brought into venue B are installed based on the baton layout data and equipment layout data acquired from the lighting control device 100-1. In other words, the lighting devices 50 are installed in the same positional relationship as in venue A.

After the lighting devices are connected, the lighting control device 100-2 acquires setting information from the lighting devices 50 that are connected to the baton 20 and thus capable of communicating with the lighting control device 100-2, and configures the lighting devices 50 using the acquired setting information. Here, the setting information stored in the lighting devices 50 is referred to as second setting information, and for example, the lighting control device 100-2 directly uses the control address and CH number acquired from the lighting devices 50 as the control address and CH number of the lighting devices 50 connected to the baton 20.

The lighting control device 100 according to the embodiment acquires setting information including device layout data indicating the device connection positions of the baton to which the lighting devices are connected, and baton layout data indicating the position of the baton relative to a specified target. The lighting control device 100 also uses the acquired setting information to configure the lighting devices connected to the baton (baton 10 or baton 20). In this way, the lighting control device 100 can use the stored data of the lighting control device interchangeably between different models.

<Example of lighting control device configuration>
An example of the configuration of the lighting control device 100 according to an embodiment will be described below with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the lighting control device according to an embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the lighting control device 100 has an input unit 110, a display unit 120, a communication unit 130, a memory unit 140, and a control unit 150.

The input unit 110 accepts operational inputs from the operator of the lighting control device 100. The input unit 110 is realized by an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, or a touch panel. The operational inputs accepted by the input unit 110 include operational inputs for obtaining setting information from other devices, and operational inputs for setting the control address and CH number of the lighting device.

The display unit 120 displays various information related to the control of the lighting devices executed by the lighting control device 100. The display unit 120 is realized by a display device such as a liquid crystal monitor or a liquid crystal display.

The communication unit 130 transmits and receives information to and from the node 30, etc. The communication unit 130 has a function of controlling communication with the node 30, etc., and is realized by a communication device such as a NIC (Network Interface Card). The communication unit 130 can also communicate with a cloud server that stores configuration information.

The storage unit 140 stores programs and the like for implementing the control performed by the control unit 150. The storage unit 140 is realized, for example, by a semiconductor memory element such as a random access memory (RAM) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk.

As shown in FIG. 3, the storage unit 140 has a data management information storage unit 141, a patch data storage unit 142, a scene data storage unit 143, an effect data storage unit 144, a baton layout data storage unit 145, and an equipment layout data storage unit 146, and stores setting information as first setting information. As described above, the first setting information is setting information stored in the lighting control device 100, and the second setting information is setting information stored in the lighting equipment. In other words, the first setting information may include the second setting information.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing an overview of data management information according to an embodiment. As shown in Figure 4, the data management information is configured by associating the version number of each piece of data included in the setting information for lighting performance with the relative storage path. The version number is updated when the data format of each piece of data is changed due to the addition of functions to the lighting control device 100 or the correction of defects. The relative storage path is information indicating the storage destination of each piece of data.

The patch data storage unit 142 stores patch data files. The scene data storage unit 143 stores scene data files. The effect data storage unit 144 stores effect data files. Patch data, scene data, and effect data are control data for performing dimming corresponding to lighting effects such as the illuminance and color of each lighting device, and moving the lighting device, and are associated with a control address unique to each lighting device that is individually assigned to the lighting device.

The baton layout data storage unit 145 stores baton layout data that functions as second identification information indicating the position of the baton with respect to a specified target. Figure 5 is a diagram showing an overview of the baton layout data according to the embodiment. Figure 5 shows, for example, the baton layout data corresponding to Figure 2.

As shown in FIG. 5, the baton layout data is configured by associating a baton ID, which is unique to each baton and is individually assigned to the baton 20, with baton information. The baton information includes position information and information on the number of ports possessed. The position information is information indicating the position of the baton based on a specific target, and unique identification information (e.g., "0-1") is individually assigned to each baton position. For example, an object provided within the facility where the lighting equipment is installed can be used as the specific target. Examples of objects that can be used include the positions of audience seats and aisles in studios, theaters, etc. In addition, the specific target may be an area where lighting effects are performed by lighting equipment, such as the area of the stage where lighting effects are performed. The number of ports possessed corresponds to the number of ports each baton has as device connection positions for lighting equipment.

The device layout data storage unit 146 stores device layout data that functions as first identification information indicating the device connection position of the baton to which the lighting device is connected. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an overview of the device layout data according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 shows, for example, the device layout data corresponding to FIG. 2.

As shown in FIG. 6, the device layout data is configured by associating device IDs, which are identification information unique to each lighting device that is individually assigned to the lighting device, with connection baton information. The connection baton information corresponds to the baton ID (e.g., "AB01") assigned to the baton to which the lighting device is connected. The connection port ID corresponds to a port ID (e.g., "PT101") unique to each port that is individually assigned to the port to which the lighting device is connected.

Returning to FIG. 3, the control unit 150 executes various processes of the lighting control device 100. The control unit 150 can be realized by a control circuit equipped with a processor and memory. Each functional unit of the control unit 150 is realized, for example, by the processor executing instructions written in a program read from the internal memory by using the internal memory as a working area. The programs read by the processor from the internal memory include an OS (Operating System) and application programs. In addition, each functional unit of the control unit 150 may be realized, for example, by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array).

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 150 has an acquisition unit 151 and a setting unit 152. Note that FIG. 3 illustrates functional units that the control unit 150 has, and the example illustrated in FIG. 3 does not need to be limited to the example.

The acquisition unit 151 acquires setting information stored in another device, including device layout data that functions as first identification information indicating the device connection position of the baton to which the lighting device is connected, and baton layout data that functions as second identification information indicating the position of the baton relative to a predetermined target. The setting information includes the baton layout data and device layout data described above, as well as data management information, patch data, scene data, and effect data. The setting information can be acquired by any method, and can be acquired, for example, from a cloud server or a portable auxiliary storage device in which setting information of other devices is stored. As the portable auxiliary storage device, a USB flash drive, a memory card, a hard disk drive, etc. can be used.

The setting unit 152 sets the lighting equipment connected to the baton using the first identification information and second identification information acquired by the acquisition unit 151 and second setting information acquired from the lighting equipment connected to the device so as to be able to communicate with the device itself.

Specifically, the setting unit 152 sets the equipment layout data using the baton layout data and the equipment layout data acquired from the lighting control device 100-1. Specifically, the setting unit 152 sets the equipment layout data of its own device by using the positional relationship when the lighting devices 50 are installed in another venue where the other device from which the setting information was acquired is installed.

In addition, the setting unit 152 may have a different number of ports for the corresponding baton between the venue from which the lighting equipment was taken (hereinafter referred to as the "previous venue") and the venue to which the lighting equipment was brought (hereinafter referred to as the "current venue"). An example of a method for setting the equipment layout data in such a case will be described. If the corresponding baton has more ports in the current venue than in the previous venue, for example, the equipment layout data of the own device is set so that the lighting equipment is connected to the corresponding baton. On the other hand, if the corresponding baton has fewer ports in the current venue than in the previous venue, the equipment layout data of the own device is set so that the lighting equipment is connected across the baton adjacent to the corresponding baton.

After the lighting devices are connected, the setting unit 152 acquires setting information from the lighting devices connected to the baton and uses the acquired setting information to configure the lighting devices. For example, the setting unit 152 sets the control address and CH number acquired from the lighting devices as the control address and CH number of the lighting devices connected to the baton in the venue where the lighting devices are brought in. The setting unit 152 also sets the correspondence between the set control address and CH number and each fader of the device.

<Processing procedure in lighting control device>
A process performed by the lighting control device 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a process performed by the lighting control device 100 according to an embodiment. The process shown in Fig. 7 is executed by the control unit 150.

As shown in FIG. 7, the acquisition unit 151 acquires setting information stored in another device (step S101).

The setting unit 152 sets the layout data based on the layout data (baton layout data and device layout data) included in the setting information acquired in step S101 (step S102).

The setting unit 152 performs setting of the lighting devices connected to the baton using setting information (such as control addresses and CH numbers) acquired from the lighting devices installed based on the device layout data set in step S102 (step S103).

<<Modifications>>
<Modifications of Device Layout Data>
The following describes modified examples of the device layout data stored in the device layout data storage unit 146. Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an overview of the device layout data according to the modified examples.

In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the device layout data stored in the device layout data storage unit 146 is configured by associating device IDs individually assigned to each lighting device with connection baton information, but this example does not need to be limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, connection port position information may be stored as connection baton information.

The connection port position information is information indicating the position of the port equipped with the baton. As with the baton layout data, the connection port position information can adopt information indicating the position of the connection port based on a specific target. Specifically, information based on the audience seats of the venue where the lighting equipment is installed can be individually assigned. For example, using the example shown in FIG. 2 described above, it is possible to assign "L1" to the port ₁₁₁ located at the far left as seen from the audience seats, "L2" to the second port from the left, and "L3" to the third port from the left. This allows not only the position of the baton to which the lighting equipment is connected, but also the relative positions of the ports to be grasped.

<Use of setting information based on version information (1)>
In the above embodiment, the setting unit 152 may not use the setting information of the other device when the version information recorded in the data management information of the setting information of the other device acquired by the acquisition unit 151 is newer than the version information recorded in the data management information of the setting information stored in the own device. For example, the setting unit 152 invalidates the storage destination relative path recorded in the data management information so as not to use the setting information acquired from the other device.

This prevents problems such as unnatural lighting effects caused by setting information obtained from other devices.

<Use of setting information based on version information (2)>
In the above embodiment, when the version information of the setting information of the other device acquired by the acquisition unit 151 is older than the version information of the first setting information stored in the own device, the setting unit 152 may read and use the difference between the setting information stored in the own device and the setting information stored in the other device. For example, the setting unit 152 extracts the difference between the setting information stored in the own device and the setting information acquired from the other device, and sets a storage relative path for the data file of the extracted difference.

This allows you to set available setting information obtained from other devices, preventing inconveniences such as unnatural lighting effects, while reducing the burden of setting up lighting effects as much as possible.

<<Others>>
An information processing program for implementing the processing functions of the lighting control device 100 according to the above-described embodiment and modified examples may be stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as an optical disk, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic tape, a flexible disk, etc. and distributed. In this case, for example, the lighting control device 100 installs the information processing program in a computer and executes the above-described processing.

The information processing program may also be stored in cloud storage located on a network such as the Internet, and may be made available for downloading to a computer. The above-mentioned functions may also be realized by cooperation between an operating system (OS) and application software. In this case, parts other than the OS may be stored on a medium and distributed, or parts other than the OS may be stored in cloud storage, and may be made available for downloading to a computer.

Furthermore, among the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or all or part of the processes described as being performed manually can be performed automatically using known methods. In addition, the information including the processing procedures, specific names, various data, and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings can be changed as desired unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each drawing is not limited to the information shown in the drawings.

Although an embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this embodiment is presented as an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. This embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. This embodiment is included within the scope of the invention and its equivalents as described in the claims, as well as within the scope and gist of the invention. Furthermore, this embodiment can be combined as appropriate as long as it does not cause contradictions in the processing contents.

Furthermore, the effects described in this specification are merely examples and are not limiting, and other effects may also exist.

Reference Signs List 1A, 1B Lighting system 10, 20 Baton 30, 40 Node 50 Lighting device 100 Lighting control device 110 Input unit 120 Display unit 130 Communication unit 140 Storage unit 141 Data management information storage unit 142 Patch data storage unit 143 Scene data storage unit 144 Effect data storage unit 145 Baton layout data storage unit 146 Device layout data storage unit 150 Control unit 151 Acquisition unit 152 Setting unit

Claims (6)

an acquisition unit that acquires first setting information stored in another lighting control device installed in the first venue, the first setting information including first identification information indicating an equipment connection position of a baton to which a lighting device is connected and second identification information indicating a position of the baton relative to a predetermined target;
a setting unit that sets the second identification information indicating the position of the baton of a second venue different from the first venue, using the first identification information and the second identification information included in the first setting information acquired by the acquisition unit, and sets the lighting devices connected to the baton of the second venue using second setting information that is acquired from lighting devices connected to the baton of the second venue so as to be communicable with the device itself , the second setting information being control address information stored in the lighting devices , based on the first identification information and the second identification information;
A lighting control device comprising: The lighting control device according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined target is an object provided within the facility of the first venue where the lighting device is to be installed. The lighting control device according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined target is an area in which a lighting effect is performed by the lighting device. The lighting control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the first and second setting information are saved in a common data format that can be used by other lighting control devices of different models. the first setting information includes version information that is updated in accordance with a change in the data format,
The setting unit is
The lighting control device according to claim 4, characterized in that if the version information of the first setting information acquired by the acquisition unit is newer than the version information of the first setting information stored in the lighting control device, the lighting control device does not use the first setting information acquired by the acquisition unit . The setting unit is
The lighting control device according to claim 5, characterized in that, when the version information of the first setting information acquired by the acquisition unit is older than the version information of the first setting information stored in the lighting control device itself, a difference between the first setting information stored in the lighting control device itself and the first setting information acquired by the acquisition unit is read and used.

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