JPH02158092A - Lighting system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To exclude lighting control depending upon person's sense of lightness so as to realize optimal lighting, lower power consumption and the facilitation of installing a lighting system, by remotely operating the lighting system in accordance with an address and a light adjustment mode, both of which are preset, via wireless media. CONSTITUTION:A lighting system is composed of a remote control section 1 and a lighting fitting section 2, both of which are communicated with each other via wireless media, for example, a light emitting diode 9 and a photodiode 15. The remote control section 1 utilizes, for example, a battery 8 as the power source thereof to be operated thereby, and then it has both a preset address and a preset light adjustment mode entered into the signal receiving nit 16 of a receiving control unit subsection 12 in the lighting fitting section 2 via a signal transmiting unit 7 by the operation of a mode setting subsection 6. By this entry, a CPU 17 controls a light adjusting unit 13 through the use of a signal received from an address setting unit 18 for causing a light source 14 for lighting to be operated in a specified mode.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Purpose of the Invention) (Field of Application in Industry) The present invention aims to improve the control and operability of lighting in response to actual life situations (quantitatively advanced from Jet). Related to lighting systems.

(Conventional technology) Lighting control technology has been developed for the purpose of ensuring appropriate illuminance of the illuminated area, realizing power savings, and saving labor by automatically performing operations such as blinking and dimming lights. It is being done.

Conventional lighting systems that perform lighting control include a centralized control method used in large-scale lighting systems for offices, stores, etc., in which several lighting fixtures are grouped together to control multiple F, 1i1 L. Create a Y, connect each group of lighting fixtures and the central control device 11 with each electrical wiring, and consider the time schedule such as the location, purpose, time and day of the week for each group of lighting fixtures.
/The Tochu controller centrally controls dimming for each group through each electrical wiring.

On the other hand, small-scale lighting systems for residential use and the like are known in which lighting equipment can be turned on and off and dimmed by remote control from a remote controller.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) However, Moe's central control lighting system requires special wiring work because the central control tip device and each city's lighting equipment are connected by electrical wiring. However, it is inconvenient because it is not easy to configure the system, such as the breakdown of groups of lighting fixtures and how to divide each group. , the entire system is expensive due to the need for electrical wiring work. In addition, converting existing lighting equipment to this lighting system complicates electrical wiring work, which hinders its widespread use. Moreover, since the installation location of the central 1511tlll device and the installation location of the lighting equipment do not necessarily correspond to each other, it is not possible to manage the lighting in actual important daily life situations in accordance with the page, and the user's preferences and lighting environment cannot be managed. There may also be cases where it is not compatible.

Furthermore, since it is not possible to finely manage lighting for each location and purpose of use, there are locations where the illuminance is higher than necessary, making it difficult to achieve power savings.

On the other hand, in small-scale lighting systems such as those for residential use, human senses are used to determine the lighting required for actual living situations. In other words, based on the user's living situation, purpose of use such as work content, and preferences such as age, gender, personality, etc.
1I Select the target lighting equipment and perform operations such as turning on, dimming, turning off, and dimming the shade.

However, the more advanced the dimming content is in order to respond in detail to various living situations and individualities, the more complicated the management becomes in actual living situations, and the functions are often not fully demonstrated.

Furthermore, if we consider human behavior by classifying it into activity and rest, activities include dynamic activities such as sports and parties, and static activities such as conversation and eating, while rest includes activities such as listening to music and reading. There is dynamic physical relaxation and static rest such as sleep. However, in reality, due to the complicated operation, it is difficult to turn on the gate light only in the case of static rest and turn it on in other cases.

In particular, in recent years, with the diversification of lifestyles, it has become desirable to set the illuminance etc. according to individual life situations and individual preferences.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and provides a lighting system that can relieve humans from the task of managing lighting intuitively, achieve optimal illumination and power savings, and also enable easy installation and modification of the system. The purpose is to

[Structure of the invention]

(Means for Solving the Problems) The lighting system of the present invention includes an address designation section for specifying an address and a dimming designation section for designating dimming contents, and dimming is controlled by these address designation section and dimming designation section. A mode setting section that sets an operation mode whose contents are set in advance, a signal transmission section that sends a dimming command signal including an address signal via a wireless medium according to the address and operation mode set in this mode setting section, and a power source. a remote control unit having a remote controller, an address setting unit that sets its own address, a signal receiving unit that receives the dimming command (i7) transmitted via the wireless medium, and an address of the dimming command signal received by this signal receiving unit. A dimming control section that performs control based on this dimming command signal when the signal is its own address, a dimming unit that performs dimming based on this dimming control...1 control ta11, and this dimming unit i. The light source is equipped with a plurality of lighting equipment parts, each of which has a light source that is turned on.

(Function) In the present invention, an address is specified in advance in the address designation section, the content of dimming is determined in the dimming designation section, and the operation mode is set in the mode setting section. Then, a dimming command signal including an address signal is transmitted from the signal transmitting section via a wireless medium according to the operation mode set by the address designating section and the dimming 1h fixed section of the mode setting section of the remote control section. On the other hand, in the lighting equipment section, the address setting section sets the own address in advance, and when the address signal of the dimming command signal transmitted from the remote control section via wireless medium is the own address, the dimming command signal Based on this, the light control unit controls the light control unit to perform light control of the light source.

<Embodiment> Hereinafter, a structure between lighting bags according to an embodiment of the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 shows the configuration of a so-called lighting gi, which includes a remote control unit 1 for remote control that is placed close to hand, such as on a wall or desk, and a lighting fixture unit 2 such as a ceiling light, hanging light, or stand light. There is.

The controller unit 1 is small and portable, and includes a mode specifying unit 3 for specifying an operation mode, an address specifying unit 4 for specifying an address Nα, and a dimming unit for specifying the content of dimming. a mode setting section 6 having a specifying section 5 and outputting a dimming command signal; a signal transmitting section 7 transmitting a dimming command signal including an address signal output from the mode setting section 6 via a wireless medium; The power source 8 is comprised of a storage battery, a solar battery, a commercial power source via an AC adapter, or the like. Moreover, specifically, the E-contact unit 1 transmits infrared light using a light emitting diode 9 that emits infrared light, and the power source 8 is constituted by a battery. Note that the wireless medium is not limited to infrared rays, but may also be radio waves.

On the other hand, the lighting equipment section 2 includes a reception control unit 1-12 to which a power supply section 11 is connected and which receives a dimming command signal set from a signal transmission section 7 via a non-meter medium, and an inverter, a ballast, or an electronic control unit 1-12. A dimming unit 13 that has a ballast, a switch, etc., and also has a dimming circuit or volume that dims according to the dimming command signal, and a fluorescent lamp, an incandescent lamp, etc. that is dimmed by this dimming unit 13. A light source 14 is provided.

The IYI reception control unit 12 is incorporated into the lighting equipment section 2 integrally with the dimming unit 13 or as an adapter, and receives a dimming command signal of a wireless medium outputted from the signal transmitting section 7, such as infrared rays. A signal receiving section 16 having a photodiode 15, and this signal receiving section 16
The dimming unit 1 according to the dimming command signal received at
A dimming control section 11 composed of, for example, a CPLI, for controlling 3, an address setting section 18 for setting the address number of the reception control unit 12, for example, one from address numbers 1 to 4; It is equipped with a monitor 19 that displays two lamps for dimming facing the outside of the device and displaying that the brightness is being adjusted to increase or decrease the brightness. Further, the light control unit 13 is formed by connecting a triac 21 as a power control element to a ballast 20, as shown in FIG. It is designed to perform dimming.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, a backup light 23 such as a night light in which a triac 22 as a power control element is connected in series may be connected in parallel with the dimming unit 13.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the mode setting section 6 of the remote controller 1, and 31 is a setting specifying section, and a setting button 32 is used to specify the start of mode setting, and a setting button 32 is used to specify the end of the t-mode setting. A setting end button 33 is provided for the purpose of setting. Also, 34
is a mode designation section, which includes mode No. 1 to 5 buttons 35a to 3!1e for designating the dimming state of the lighting fixture section 2. Furthermore, 36 is an address designation section, which includes buttons 37a to 37d for addresses Nα1 to Nα4 for designating the lighting fixture section 2 to which the address Nα is set. Further, numeral 38 is a dimming specification section, including an on button 39 for turning on the light source 14, an on button 40 for turning off the light source 14, and a preliminary light 23.
The spare pair 41 turns on and off the light source 14, and the illuminance of the light source 14 is set to 1.
The 50% dimming button 42 increases or decreases the brightness to 10%, and all light sources 14 are turned off regardless of address number! 43. 44 for increasing the illuminance of the light source 14 gradually; 45 for decreasing the illuminance of the light source 14 gradually;
Each is equipped with

In addition, in this lighting system, it is possible to control the dimming of a plurality of lighting fixtures 2 with one remote control unit 1. For example, if there are four lighting fixtures 2, the dimming of each of the lighting fixtures 2 can be controlled. In the case of controlling separately, a different address NQ1-4 is set for each lighting equipment part 2 by the address setting part 18, and if there are multiple lighting equipment parts 2, some of the lighting equipment parts 2 may be controlled separately. When performing dimming all at once, that is, when controlling a plurality of lighting equipment sections 2 as one group, the reception control units 12 of the lighting equipment sections 2 of those groups
is set to the same address Nα. Also, a certain address N
A plurality of dimming units 13 and light sources 14 may be operated by one reception control unit 12 of α to form a group υ1111.

Next, a method for setting the dimming of each lighting device section 2 will be explained with reference to the flowchart in FIG. 3. In addition, as mentioned above, it is assumed that there are four or more lighting equipment units 2, and addresses N (11 to 4) are set respectively.

Pressing the setting button 32 of the mode setting section 6 of the remote controller 1 (step ■), selecting and specifying the mode Nα in the mode specifying section 34 (step ■), and setting the address Nα of the lighting fixture section 2 in the address specifying section 36 , and set the dimming state using the dimming specifying section 38 (step -). For example, in the specified state of mode Na 1, after specifying address Nα1, specifying the on button 39 sets the lighting fixture section 2 of address No. 1 to turn on, and then specifying address No. 2. Then, by specifying the on button 40, the lighting fixture section 2 at address Nα2 is set to off, and then, after setting address N0.3, the lighting at address No. 3 is turned off by specifying the standby light 41. Set the fixture section 2 as a backup light, and then set the address N1.
14, and then specifying the 50% dimming button 42 to set the lighting fixture section 2 at address No. 4 to 50% dimming. In addition, on button 39, on button 4
After specifying the 0 and 50% dimming buttons 42 or by directly operating the brightness increasing 44 or dimming box 45,
For example, it can be set to any dimming value such as 30% or 80%.

Then, when the setting for mode Nα1 is completed and you want to continue setting for other modes, after specifying the other mode, set address 1 and perform the dimming setting in the same procedure, and, When all the settings are completed, the setting end port 133 is designated and the settings are completed. These basic settings for dimming are stored in the memory of the mode setting section 6 of the remote control section 1 for each mode.

Next, control the lighting by the lighting system whose mode has been set as described above! 1] Explain the operation.

For example, if you specify mode Nα1 on the remote controller 1, each address N stored in the memory of mode No.
o Each of the dimming settings 1 to 4 is transmitted as a dimming command signal including an address signal from the signal transmitter 70 through the light emitting diode 9 via an infrared wireless medium. The transmission of this dimming command signal is performed, for example, in the order of addresses Nil 1 to 4, and each dimming command signal includes each address No.
, 1 to 7I are assigned, respectively.

In each lighting fixture section 2 , the dimming command signal transmitted from the remote control section 1 via a wireless medium is received by the photodiode 15 of the signal receiving section 16 and sent to the CPU 17 .

All the signals received by the signal receiving section 16 are transmitted to this CPjJ 17, but a dimming command signal including an address signal of an address Nα other than its own address No. set in the address setting section 18 is input. The dimming command signal is accepted and input only when the address NO set in the address setting section 18 is input.

Then, in CP tJ 17, the light control unit 13 is controlled according to the light control command signal, and the light source 14 is controlled. For example, the light source 14 is turned on in the lighting fixture section 2 to which an ON dimming command signal is input, and the light source 14 is turned off in the lighting fixture section 2 to which an OFF dimming command signal is input, and 50%
In the lighting fixture section 2 to which the dimming command signal for dimming is input, the light source 14 is turned on at 50% dimming.

In addition, when the preliminary light 23 is set, the lighting equipment section 2
turns on the preliminary light 23.

As described above, the lighting corresponding to the intended living situation is set in advance. When the operation mode NO is specified, the signals are sent to the signal receiving sections 16 at each address Nα sequentially, but instantaneously and almost at the same time. Therefore, in one operation, the lighting equipment sections 2 at all address orders are sent at almost the same time. Operate.

Further, a mode is selected from the mode specifying section 3 of the remote control section 1 depending on the situation. That is, for example, if a certain lighting fixture section 2 no longer needs to be lit, the lighting fixture 81
By selecting each preset mode, such as selecting a mode ship in which the d1 light of S2 is set, using the remote control unit 1, illumination suitable for the situation can be performed.

On the other hand, when each lighting equipment section 2 is in a dimming state set in a certain mode, changes in the usage environment, the density of work, etc.
If you want to manually adjust the dimming of a certain lighting fixture section 2 individually depending on the atmosphere to be created, work mood, physical condition, age, eye condition, preference, etc., first enter the address Nα of the lighting fixture section 2 that you want to adjust. is specified using the remote control section 1, and then the dimming state is specified using the dimming specifying section 5. For example, if you want to adjust the dimming of the lighting fixture section 2 at address NQI that is in the lit state, specify address NQ 1 on the remote control section 1, and then operate the dimming control 45 to manually dim the luminaire section 2. A dimming command signal is transmitted from the remote controller 1 together with the address Nα1, and the lighting equipment unit 2 at the corresponding address N (11) receives the dimming command signal, controls the dimming unit 13, and dims the light source 14. This manual adjustment can be set to on, off, brightness increase, dimming, 50% dimming, and preliminary dimming, and even if the Bt operation mode has already been set, manual dimming will take priority. In this case, the illumination can be adjusted while checking the illuminance from the user's location.

In addition, by operating the all-removal pair set 43 of the remote control unit 1, all the lighting equipment units 2 are turned off.

If the mode is designated again in the mode designation section 34, manual dimming or total light-off is canceled and dimming control corresponding to the designated mode is performed.

When 81 controlling several lighting equipment sections 2 as one group, the same address Nα is set for each group.
When it is desired to change the configuration of the group, this can be easily done by simply changing the setting of the address number using the address setting section 18 of each lighting fixture section 2.

In addition, if you want to change the dimming mode of each address to correspond to your daily life situation, such as by changing the purpose of use, changing your preferences, or changing your home, you can make a new mode setting in the setting designation section 31 and change the mode. Just change the settings. Alternatively, a manual operation priority function may be used.

As mentioned above, by connecting the lighting fixture section 2 to the remote control section 1 via a wireless medium, there is no need for special wiring work, and the dimming control group can be changed simply by switching the address N0 of the lighting fixture section 2. can be easily performed, and the mode setting section 6
Since the remote control section 1 having the remote controller 1 can be moved to any location, the system configuration can be small-scale and the system can be made inexpensive. In addition, since the installation location of the remote control unit 1 having the mode setting unit 6 and the installation location of the lighting fixture unit 2 can be made to correspond, management that truly corresponds to the lighting of practically necessary living situations can be performed. In addition, it is also possible to manage each individual lighting fixture section 2 within the group. Furthermore, since the lighting in real life situations can be managed in detail, it is possible to achieve the necessary and sufficient amount of electricity costs for lighting, that is, to save power. Furthermore, by specifying the purpose of use such as the user's daily life and work content, as well as preferences such as age, gender, and personality, the desired operating mode of the lighting can be directly obtained, allowing humans to manage lighting intuitively. freed from the work of doing In addition, the water capture operation mode can be easily set and changed, and priority can be given to manual operation.

This lighting system can provide sophisticated lighting effects with simple operations in places such as bedrooms and living rooms where lighting effects are desired depending on the situation in daily life.

Furthermore, for example, in places where daily life is simple, such as entrances and hallways, a dimming mode of turning on, dimming, and turning off the light may be used. in this case,
Since the reception control unit 12, the dimming unit 1-13, and the remote control section 1 can be made simple, the lighting system can be configured easily and at low cost.

Note that when performing group control on a plurality of lighting equipment sections 2, if it is assumed that the group will not be changed, the following applies to the plurality of lighting equipment sections 2 that have only the light source 14 and the dimming unit 13. One reception control unit 12 may be shared.

Further, on a large floor such as an office or a store, a plurality of remote controllers 1 may be used together, and each remote controller 1 may control a plurality of lighting fixtures 2 at each predetermined location.

Also, if you change your living situation from a performance room with a piano etc. to a bedroom with a bed, or if you move to a different room,
Even if there are a large number of lighting equipment parts 2 or a plurality of dimming contents, they can be easily controlled by hand with one remote control part 1.

Furthermore, by specifying the user's living situation, purpose of use such as work content, and preferences such as age, gender, and personality, the desired operating mode of the lighting can be directly obtained. It is possible to obtain a lighting effect that truly corresponds to the situation in daily life, to save power, and to free up the work of managing lighting each time using human senses.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention, the address is specified in the address specification section,
The dimming specification section specifies the dimming content.The mode setting section sets the preset address and dimming content mode, which eliminates the task of managing the lighting of multiple lighting fixtures using human senses. It is possible to achieve optimal lighting and power saving. Furthermore, by connecting the remote control unit that inputs the mode setting unit and the lighting equipment unit via wireless media, there is no need for special wiring work, and for example, multiple When controlling the lighting equipment sections in groups, it is easy to change the breakdown of the groups and the direction of each group, as well as change the placement location of the spider section, making it easy to install and change the system.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the lighting system of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a configuration diagram that does not show the configuration of the buttons in the remote control unit and mode setting unit, Figure 3 is a flowchart for dimming setting, and Figure 4 is a flowchart for dimming setting.
FIG. 5 and FIG. 5 are configuration diagrams of the light control unit. 1.Remote control section, 2.Lighting device section, 4.Address specification section, 5.Dimming specification section, 6.7-Door setting section, 7.
・Signal transmitter, 13...Dimmer unit, 14...Light source,
16...Signal receiving section, 11...CPU as dimming control
, 18...address setting section.

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A mode that includes an address specification section for specifying an address and a dimming specification section for specifying dimming contents, and sets the operation mode in which the dimming contents are preset in these address specification section and dimming specification section. A setting section, a signal transmitting section for transmitting a dimming command signal including an address signal via a wireless medium according to the address and operation mode set in the mode setting section, and a remote control section having a power supply, and an address for setting its own address. a setting unit, a signal receiving unit that receives the dimming command signal transmitted through the wireless medium, and when the address signal of the dimming command signal received by this signal receiving unit is its own address, the signal receiving unit receives the dimming command signal; a dimming control unit that performs control based on the dimming control unit; a dimming unit that performs dimming under control of the dimming control unit; and a plurality of lighting fixture units having light sources that are lit by the dimming unit. lighting system.