KR102083502B1 - Illumination device and method of controlling illumination system including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device may include a memory device that stores the lighting state information and a control unit configured to determine whether to turn on the lighting device according to the lighting state information in response to a switching signal transmitted from a switch installed in a wall of a building. have.

Description

Lighting device and method of controlling illumination system including the same}

The present invention relates to a lighting apparatus and a control method of a lighting system including the same, and more particularly, to a lighting apparatus and a control method of a lighting system including the same, which can reduce power by using an existing lighting installation.

Recently, various studies are being conducted to save electric energy used in buildings around the world. In particular, in office buildings, about 25% of the total power is reported to be used for lighting inside buildings.

Currently used lighting systems are as follows. For example, if a company is using part of a floor of a building, the number of lighting devices used in the above office space is tens or hundreds. Typically, a switch for controlling such tens or hundreds of lighting devices is installed on a wall of a building. Since it is impossible to control the tens or hundreds of lighting devices individually, several lighting devices are matched to one switch.

On the other hand, most of the lighting installed in the office space was installed at the time of construction of the building, so it is not necessary to use all the initially installed lighting devices. For example, a lighting device installed in an empty space not used in an office, or a lighting device on a desk without a person due to a vacancy, does not need to be used for a period of time. Since several lighting devices are matched, there is a problem that it is impossible to turn on and off these unnecessary lighting devices individually.

In order to solve this problem, a method of introducing a centrally controlled lighting system can be considered. However, the installation of such a system is expensive and the operation of the office becomes impossible during the installation period. In addition, if a problem occurs in the lighting system after installation, the office user's own problem cannot be solved, and the problem can be solved only by the repair personnel of the company who installed the lighting system.
The technology that is the background of the present invention with respect to the problems caused when the above-described plurality of lighting apparatuses are installed and the technical limitations when introducing a central control lighting control system is disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2015-O104552 ( September 15, 2015).

On the other hand, smart lighting technology has recently attracted attention. The technology of individually turning on and off lighting devices using a wireless communication standard such as Bluetooth or ZigBee has the advantage that the lighting devices can be individually controlled without introducing a centrally controlled lighting system. However, smart lighting technology is not suitable for office spaces where dozens or hundreds of lighting devices are placed. Since Bluetooth or Zigbee communication is 1: 1 communication, it is only possible to control the lighting devices individually. Therefore, it is possible to individually control the lighting devices installed in the empty space not used in the office or the lighting devices on the unattended desk due to the vacancy, but it is arranged in the office space for reasons such as visits by guests. When the whole lighting needs to be turned on, a problem arises that the lighting devices are individually controlled so that the whole lighting takes time.

In order to solve the above problem, a one-to-many communication pattern capable of controlling a plurality of lights must be implemented. In order to implement a one-to-many communication pattern, an additional communication device such as a gateway or a bridge must be installed. This results in a problem that a separate device with a concept similar to that of a centrally controlled lighting system cannot be used without using existing equipment.

The present invention independently lights off individual lighting devices through mixing operation of a power switch and a wireless transmitter connected to a plurality of lighting devices, without having to install an expensive centrally controlled lighting system or a separate communication system. An object of the present invention is to provide a lighting device and a control method of the lighting system capable of turning off the entire lighting device.

Lighting device (and lighting system including the same) according to the embodiments of the present invention, the lighting device is turned on or off using a switch installed in the building as a lighting system comprising the same, A first terminal for receiving one polarity; A second terminal receiving a second polarity opposite to the first polarity; A controller connected between the first terminal and the second terminal; At least one lighting unit connected between the first terminal and an output terminal of the control unit, wherein the control unit stores the lighting information of the lighting unit and responds to a switching signal of the first mode transmitted from the switch. Outputting a lighting control signal based on the lighting information to the output terminal, and in response to the switching signal of the second mode transmitted from the switch, lighting control signal for lighting the lighting unit irrespective of the lighting information. It can be configured to output to the output stage.

According to another aspect of the inventive concept, a lighting apparatus (and a lighting system including the same) may include a memory device configured to store turned-on state information; And a controller configured to determine whether to turn on the lighting device according to the lighting state information in response to a switching signal transmitted from a switch installed in a wall of a building.

According to another aspect of the inventive concept, a method of controlling a lighting system including a lighting device may include: turning on or turning off a first lighting device using a first transmitter, and including a first lighting device; Recording the first lighting information on the control unit; Turning on or off a second lighting device using a second transmitter and recording second lighting information on a second control unit included in the second lighting device; Turn on the switch connected to the lighting system to apply power to the first lighting device and the second lighting device, based on the first lighting information and the second lighting information, the first lighting device And determining whether the second lighting device is turned on, and determining whether the first lighting device and the second lighting device are turned on include, respectively, the first lighting device and the second lighting device. It may be performed by the first control unit and the second control unit included.

1 schematically illustrates a lighting apparatus according to embodiments of the inventive concept.
2 schematically illustrates a lighting apparatus according to embodiments of the inventive concept.
3 shows the operation of the toggle detection circuit included in the lighting device.
4 to 7 schematically illustrate a lighting apparatus and a control method of a lighting system including the same according to embodiments of the inventive concept.
8 to 10 schematically illustrate a transmitter registration operation.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Embodiments of the present invention are provided to more fully describe the present invention to those skilled in the art, and the following embodiments may be modified in many different forms, the scope of the present invention It is not limited to the following embodiments. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the inventive concept to those skilled in the art.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" may include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Also, as used herein, "comprise" and / or "comprising" specify the shapes, numbers, steps, actions, members, elements and / or presence of these groups mentioned. It is not intended to exclude the presence or addition of one or more other shapes, numbers, operations, members, elements and / or groups. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the listed items.

Although the terms first, second, etc. are used herein to describe various members, regions, and / or portions, it is obvious that these members, components, regions, layers, and / or portions should not be limited by these terms. Do. These terms are not meant to be in any particular order, up, down, or right, and are only used to distinguish one member, region, or region from another member, region, or region. Thus, the first member, region, or region described below may refer to the second member, region, or region without departing from the teachings of the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings, which schematically illustrate ideal embodiments of the present invention. In the drawings, for example, variations in the shape shown may be expected, depending on manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances. Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention should not be construed as limited to the specific shapes of the regions shown herein, but should include, for example, changes in shape resulting from manufacturing.

1 schematically shows a lighting device 10 according to embodiments of the inventive concept.

Referring to FIG. 1, the lighting device may be a lighting device that is turned on by using a switch installed in a building, and may be a lighting device inserted into an existing lighting system. For example, the lighting device 10 is an AC power source 1, a switch 2 connected to the AC power source 1, and a lighting power source connected to the switch 2 to convert the AC power source 1 into a DC power source. Can be connected to a lighting system comprising (3). That is, the lighting device of the present invention is connected to an existing lighting system installed in a normal office space, and is turned on by using a switch 2 already installed in the same space as a wall of a building, and a separate installation for lighting Note that no construction or addition of equipment is necessary.

The lighting device 10 may include a first terminal T1, a second terminal T2, an illumination unit L, and a controller 20. The first terminal T1 may be a terminal for receiving an electrical signal of a first polarity (for example, (+) polarity), and the second terminal T2 may be a terminal of the second polarity (for example, (−) polarity). It may be a terminal for receiving an electrical signal. In an alternative embodiment, the first terminal T1 and the second terminal T2 may be terminals for receiving an AC signal.

The lighting unit L may be implemented as an LED light, in addition to a fluorescent or incandescent light bulb and a module for emitting any light. The lighting unit L may use a direct current signal, an alternating current signal, or a combination thereof. The lighting unit L is a control unit based on a switching signal (for example, a signal transmitted by a switch 2 installed on a wall of a building) and / or a switching signal from the first terminal T1 and the second terminal T2. It can be turned on by receiving the output signal of 20. In one embodiment, the switching signal may be a wired signal transmitted by wiring in a lighting system of a building.

The controller 20 may be connected between the first terminal T1 and the second terminal T2 to control the lighting unit L. FIG. For example, the lighting unit L may be connected between the first terminal T1 and the output terminal of the control unit 20, so that the lighting unit L is controlled by a signal output by the output terminal of the control unit 20. It can be turned on or off.

The control unit 20 may be configured to store the lighting information of the lighting unit L. For example, the controller 20 may include a memory device, and the flashing-off state information before the lighting unit L is turned off by the switch 2 may be stored in the memory device. For example, when the lighting unit L is turned on by the switch 2 and the lighting unit L is turned on, the data '1' may be stored in the memory device as the unlit state information. When the lighting unit L is turned off, data '0' may be stored in the memory device as the unlit state information.

The controller 20 may output a lighting control signal based on the lighting state information to an output terminal in response to the switching signal of the first mode transmitted from the switch 2 installed in the building. For example, when data '1' is stored in the memory device as the unlit state information, the control unit 20 generates a signal for turning on the lighting unit L as the switch 2 installed in the building is turned on. Can be output to the output stage. When data '0' is stored in the memory device as the unlit state information, the control unit 20 does not output a signal for lighting the lighting unit L to the output terminal even when the switch 2 installed in the building is turned on. Thus, the lighting unit L can remain off despite the turn-on of the switch 2.

In addition, the control unit 20, in response to the switching signal of the second mode transmitted from the switch 2 installed in the building, outputs a lighting control signal for lighting the lighting unit (L) irrespective of the lighting state information to the output terminal. You can print For example, when the switch 2 installed in the building is toggled, the control unit 20 may control the lighting unit L regardless of whether the lighting state information stored in the memory device is data '1' or '0'. ) Can be output to the output terminal, the lighting unit (L) can be turned on accordingly.

The controller 20 may include a microprocessor (110 of FIG. 2) and a wireless receiving device. The wireless receiving element can be configured to receive a wireless signal (eg, an infrared signal) from a transmitter, such as a remote control. The microprocessor may be configured to record registration information for the transmitter transmitting the first signal based on the first signal (ie, wireless signal) received by the wireless receiving element. In addition, the microprocessor generates an illumination control signal for controlling the illumination unit L based on the second signal of the transmitter (eg, an infrared signal transmitted by a registered remote controller) received by the radio receiving element. Output and update the flashing light information for the lighting unit (L).

For example, the lighting system including the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting device 10 'may be controlled by performing at least one of the following steps. At least one of the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting device 10 ′ may be implemented or include the above-described lighting device or a lighting device to be described later.

First step (registration step): press any button of the first transmitter IR1 (e.g. infrared remote control) to generate a first signal, the first microprocessor of the first lighting device 10 Record the registration information for the transmitter IR1. Similarly, any button of the second transmitter IR2 (for example an infrared remote controller) is pressed to generate another first signal, and the second microprocessor of the second lighting device 10 'is connected to the second transmitter IR2. Record the registration information. The first transmitter IR1 and the second transmitter IR2 may be the same or may be different transmitters.

Second Step (Turning Off / Recording Information): When the switch 2 installed in the building is turned on, the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting device 10 'will be turned on. Thereafter, the first lighting device 10 is turned on or off using the first transmitter IR1, and the first lighting information is recorded in the first control unit 20 included in the first lighting device 10. For example, when the first lighting device 10 is installed in an empty space of an office and does not need to be turned on normally, the first lighting device 10 may be turned off using the first transmitter IR1. When the first lighting device 10 is turned off by the first transmitter IR1, data '0' is recorded as first lighting information on the memory device of the first control unit 20 included in the first lighting device 10. Can be. In this case, assuming that the second lighting device 10 'is maintained in a lit state, data' 1 'is stored in the memory device of the second control unit 20' included in the second lighting device 10 '. Can be recorded as

Third step (lighting based on the lighting information): When the switch 2 installed in the building is turned off, the power supply is cut off so that both the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting device 10 'are turned off. Thereafter, when the switch 2 is turned on and power is applied to the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting device 10 ', based on the first lighting information and the second lighting information, It is determined whether the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting device 10 ′ are turned on. In the above-described example, since the data '0' is recorded as the first flashing information in the memory device of the first control unit 20 after the switch 2 is turned on, the first lighting device 10 is turned off. The second lighting device 10 'is turned on because the data' 1 'is recorded as second lighting information in the memory element of the second control unit 20' included in the second lighting device 10 '. Can be a condition. The determination of whether the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting device 10 ′ described above is turned on is performed by the first control unit included in the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting device 10 ′, respectively. 20) and the second control unit 20 '. In other words, without the involvement of components outside the first lighting device 10 to the second lighting device 10 '(i.e., only mounting of the lighting device without additional construction), the first lighting device 10 ) And whether the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting device 10 'are turned on or not may be individually determined by the components inside the second lighting device 10'.

Fourth step (lighting by the first toggling of the switch): The first toggling action for the switch 2 with the switch 2 installed in the building turned on (e.g., turning off the switch and then Performing the operation of turning on the switch again within a predetermined time), the first control unit 20 and the second control unit included in the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting device 10 ' Regardless of the lighting information recorded in 20 '), the first lighting unit L and the second lighting unit L' are turned on. That is, even if data '0' is recorded as the first flashing light information in the memory device of the first control unit 20, the first lighting device 10 may be turned on. Therefore, both the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting device 10 ′ may be turned on by the first toggling operation on the switch 2. This operation may be useful when tens or hundreds of lights need to be turned on at the same time due to a temporary situation such as a visit to the office.

5th step (update lighting and flashing light information by the 2nd toggle of switch 2 to a mode lighting state): the 2nd toggle with respect to the switch 2 in the state which turned on the switch 2 installed in a building. When the ring operation (for example, turning off the switch 2 and then turning on the switch 2 again within a predetermined time) is performed, the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting Regardless of the lighting information recorded in the first control unit 20 and the second control unit 20 'included in the device 10', the first lighting unit L and the second lighting unit L 'are turned on. (May be turned off as shown in FIG. 8). In addition, the first lighting information stored in the memory device of the first control unit 20 of the first lighting device 10 is updated with the data '1', the second control unit 20 'of the second lighting device 10'. The second flashing light information stored in the memory device is updated with data '1'. Therefore, when the switch 2 is turned on later, both the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting device 10 'may be turned on. This operation may be useful in the case where the lighting information is updated (ie, only some lighting device 10 is set to be turned off) while all tens or hundreds of lights are turned on.

Step 6 (updates both lighting and flashing light information by the third toggling of the switch 2 to the unlit state): third toggle for the switch 2 with the switch 2 installed in the building turned on When the ring operation (for example, turning off the switch 2 and then turning on the switch 2 again three times within a predetermined time) is performed, the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting Regardless of the lighting information recorded in the first control unit 20 and the second control unit 20 'included in the device 10', the first lighting unit L and the second lighting unit L 'are turned off. do. In addition, the first lighting information stored in the memory device of the first control unit 20 of the first lighting device 10 is updated with data '0', the second control unit 20 'of the second lighting device 10'. The second flashing light information stored in the memory device is updated with data '0'. Therefore, when the switch 2 is turned on later, both the first lighting device 10 and the second lighting device 10 'may be turned off. This operation may be useful in the case of updating the lighting information (i.e., setting only some lighting device 10 to light) while turning off all of the tens to hundreds of lights.

As described above, the present invention installs the control unit 20 for determining whether the lighting device 10 is turned on in accordance with the lighting state information in the lighting device 10 and the existing lighting system (for example, a wall of a building). By placing them in a lighting system connected to a switch (2) installed in the system, individual lighting devices (using a commonly used inexpensive wireless transmitter such as an infrared TV remote control) can be installed without installing a centrally controlled lighting system or a separate communication system. By independently flashing 10) and remembering it, power savings of the lighting can be achieved. In addition, if necessary, the entire lighting device may be turned on or the lighting information of the lighting device may be updated by only the switching operation (for example, toggling) of the switch installed on the wall. That is, flexible control of a plurality of lights can be achieved without adding a separate construction or equipment for installing the lights.

2 schematically shows a lighting device 10 according to embodiments of the inventive concept. The lighting apparatus according to these embodiments may be a modification of the lighting apparatus according to the above-described embodiments. Duplicate descriptions between the embodiments will be omitted.

2, the control unit 20 of the lighting apparatus 10 may include a toggle sensing circuit 130, a microprocessor 110, an infrared receiver, and an output driver.

The toggle sensing circuit 130 may be connected to at least one of the first terminal T1 and the second terminal T2, and a switching signal transmitted through at least one of the first terminal T1 and the second terminal T2. Can be configured to output the detection signal Si based on. For example, when the switch 2 is turned off and the switch 2 is subsequently turned on again within a predetermined time, the toggle sensing circuit 130 switches the switching generated by the turn on and turn off of the switch 2. The signal may be detected and a detection signal Si may be generated.

The microprocessor 110 may be connected to the toggle sensing circuit 130 to receive the detection signal Si. The microprocessor 110 may be configured to perform the above-described steps (eg, fourth, fifth, and sixth steps) in response to the detection signal Si. For example, the microprocessor 110 performs the above-described steps based on at least one of the number of occurrences of the detection signal Si, the duration of the logic high of the detection signal Si, and the duty ratio of the detection signal Si. Can be done.

The toggle detection circuit 130 may include a temporary power supply 133 and a detection signal generator 135. The temporary power supply unit 133 may perform a function of maintaining power supplied to the microprocessor 110 while the toggle signal of the switch 2 installed in the building is generated and the switching signal is turned off. The detection signal generator 135 may be configured to generate a signal corresponding to a signal change during a predetermined time of the switching signal. For example, the switching signal may change from level high to level low and then back to level high, and a corresponding pulse signal (eg, a pulse signal of a magnitude that the microprocessor 110 can process). Can be generated.

For example, the toggle operation of the switch 2 may be defined as an operation in which the switch 2 lasts for 0.5 seconds or more after being turned off and then turns on again within 0.7 to 1 second. That is, when the switching signal is changed from logic high to logic low and then changed back to logic high within 0.7 seconds to 1 second, the toggle detection circuit 130 detects the toggle operation of the switch 2 to detect the detection signal Si. ) May be output to the microprocessor 110.

In one embodiment, the toggle sensing circuit 130 may include the following components.

A diode D connected between the first terminal T1 and the microprocessor 110

A capacitive element (e.g. capacitor C1) connected between the second terminal T2 and the cathode of the diode D

A transistor Q1 connected between the anode of the diode D and the microprocessor 110 and comprising a gate terminal P2, an emitter terminal P3, and a collector terminal P4

A first resistance element R5 connected between the anode of the diode D and the gate terminal P2 of the transistor Q1.

A second resistor element R6 connected between the gate terminal P2 of transistor Q1 and the ground node;

A third resistive element R7 connected between the collector terminal P4 of the transistor Q1 and the ground terminal;

Operation of the toggle sensing circuit 130 including the aforementioned components is described in FIG. 3.

Referring to FIG. 3, when the switch 2 is turned off, the voltage of the first terminal T1 is rapidly lowered. At this time, the power supply (for example, about 2.5 V to 5 V) of the microprocessor 110 is maintained for about 2 seconds by the diode D and the capacitor C as the capacitive element. When the voltage of the gate terminal P2, the output voltage of the lighting device 10, gradually decreases after turning off (after 0.5 seconds to 0.6 seconds) and falls below 5 V, the collector terminal P4 of the transistor Q1 immediately rises and Accordingly, the detection signal Si is generated.

Toggling of the switch 2 shown in FIG. 3 is performed twice, and the microprocessor 110 receives the detection signal Si (for example, a pulse signal) twice from the toggle sensing circuit 130 to perform the above-described method. One fifth step (update both the lighting and the flashing light information by the second toggling of the switch 2 to the lighting state) can be performed.

Such a detection signal is generated by detecting a change in a signal for a predetermined time of the switching signal, and is performed within the embodiment shown in the embodiment of FIG. 3 (that is, the turn-off state maintained for 0.5 to 0.6 seconds or more and within 0.7 to 1 second. Turn-on operation) is merely an example of generating a detection signal. According to the usage pattern of the user and the intention of the designer, an appropriate toggling operation may be defined and a detection signal may be generated accordingly.

4 to 7 schematically illustrate a lighting apparatus and a control method of a lighting system including the same according to embodiments of the inventive concept. The control method of the lighting apparatus or the lighting system according to these embodiments may be performed using the lighting apparatus according to the above-described embodiments. Duplicate descriptions between the embodiments will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 4, when the lighting system is mounted with a plurality of lighting devices each including a control unit 20 configured to determine whether lighting is turned on according to the lighting state information, the lighting apparatus is turned on. All lights up.

Thereafter, the registration operation of the transmitter IR is performed so that the lighting device 10 can be controlled using the transmitter IR. For example, a remote control such as a TV in a user's office or home is registered with a lamp lighting device. For example, a registration operation may be performed by selecting one button of a remote controller to be used, approaching a neighborhood with a label of a lamp, and repeatedly pressing five times within three seconds.

When normal registration is made, the lighting device 10 is turned off every time the corresponding button is pressed. This registration is also performed for other lighting devices. The registration operation may be performed using the same transmitter (IR), or may be performed using different transmitters depending on the arrangement position of different lighting devices.

5, the lighting state information of the lighting apparatus 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ′ ″ in the power saving mode is set using the transmitter IR. For example, by using a transmitter IR such as a registered TV remote control, the lighting to be turned off is turned off. When the lighting condition in the power saving state is completed (for example, lamps 1 and 4 lit and lamps 2 and 3 extinguished, see O1), at the next power-on again (ie, 3 seconds or more after the switch-off is turned off) When the switch 2 is turned on after the time has elapsed, this power saving state is maintained (ie lamps 2 and 3 are off, see O2).

On the other hand, when the first toggling operation for the switch 2 (turning off the switch 2 and performing the operation of turning the switch 2 on again within 0.7 to 1 second), all the lights are turned on. Lights up (see O3). That is, irrespective of the flashing light information stored in each lighting device 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ′ ″, an illumination control signal for lighting the lighting unit in the individual lighting device is outputted from the controller 20. , All lighting devices (ie lamps 1 to 4) can be turned on. The lighting operation may be performed without a separate communication device such as a gateway or a bridge. If the switch 2 is then turned off again and the switch 2 is turned on after 3 seconds, the plurality of lighting devices are turned on in the power saving mode (that is, according to the lighting information), that is, the lamps 1 and 4 are lit. And lamps 2 and 3 extinguished, O2).

Referring to FIG. 6, according to the second toggling operation for the switch 2 (turning off the switch 2 and performing the operation of turning on the switch 2 again within 0.7 to 1 second) , All the lighting devices 10 set to extinguished are released (see O4). For example, the flashing light information stored in the memory device of the control unit 20 in the plurality of lighting devices 10 may be updated to a lit state (for example, data '1'). Thus, when the switch 2 is turned on after a certain time (for example, after 3 seconds or more elapses), the plurality of lighting devices are all turned on (see O5). This operation may be advantageous when turning on most of the dozens to hundreds of lighting devices 10 and setting only a few lights out when setting the power saving mode.

Referring to FIG. 7, according to the third toggling operation for the switch 2 (turning off the switch 2 and performing the operation of turning on the switch 2 again within 0.7 to 1 second three times) , All the lighting devices 10 set to lit are released (see O6). For example, the unilluminated information stored in the memory device of the controller 20 in the plurality of lighting devices 10 may be updated to the unlit state (for example, data '0'). Therefore, after a certain time thereafter (for example, after 3 seconds or more), the switch 2 is turned on, and the plurality of lighting devices are all turned off (see O7). This operation may be advantageous when turning off most of the dozens to hundreds of lighting devices 10 and setting only a few lights when setting the power saving mode.

8 to 10 schematically illustrate a transmitter registration operation performed in a lighting device (and a lighting system including the same) according to embodiments of the inventive concept. Duplicate descriptions between the embodiments will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 4 together with FIG. 4, a registration operation is performed on the first transmitter IR1. For example, by selecting one button of the first transmitter IR1 to be used and repeatedly pressing it five times within 3 seconds toward the lighting device, registration of the first transmitter IR1 to the lighting device may be performed. Can be. In this case, information about the first transmitter IR1 may be stored in the first address of the memory device included in the lighting device.

Thereafter, the registration operation for the second transmitter IR2 to the fourth transmitter IR4 is performed. The registration operation for each transmitter can be performed in a similar manner as the registration operation described above (for example, by selecting one button and repeatedly pressing five times within 3 seconds toward the lighting device). In this case, the microprocessor will record the registration information for the second transmitter IR2 to the fourth transmitter IR4 based on the first signal (ie five repeated pulse signals) received by the wireless receiving element.

In some embodiments, when a registration operation for a new transmitter is performed, the information may be stored at an upper address of the memory element, and the previously stored registration information may be changed to a lower address. For example, after the information on the first transmitter IR1 is stored at the first address, when a registration operation is performed on the second transmitter IR2, the information on the second transmitter IR2 is stored at the first address. The information on the first transmitter IR1 may be changed to be stored at the second address. As such, when the microprocessor receives a signal corresponding to the first signal from the wireless receiving element, the microprocessor may be configured to record the registration information of the transmitter transmitting the first signal as the registration information of the highest priority.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, when registration operations for the first transmitter IR1 to the fourth transmitter IR4 are sequentially performed, information about the fourth transmitter IR4 is stored in the first address. Information about the third transmitter IR3 is stored in the second address, information about the second transmitter IR2 is stored in the third address, and information about the first transmitter IR1 is stored in the fourth address. Can be.

Next, referring to FIG. 9, as described above, after the registration operations for the first to fourth transmitters IR1 to IR4 are sequentially performed, the first transmitter IR1 may be used. That is, when the predetermined button of the first transmitter IR1 is pressed, a second signal (for example, an infrared signal) is generated at the first transmitter IR1, and the wireless receiving device receives the second signal. Can be. The microprocessor may update the flashing light information on the lighting unit based on the second signal, and record the registration information of the first transmitter IR1 transmitting the second signal as the registration information of the highest priority. .

In other words, as shown in FIG. 9, if the registration operation is performed on the first transmitter IR1 after the information on the first transmitter IR1 is stored at the fourth address, the information on the first transmitter IR1 is performed. Is stored at the first address, and the information on the second to fourth transmitters IR2-IR4 which have been stored at the first to third addresses may be changed to be stored at the second to fourth addresses.

Referring to FIG. 10, after the operation of FIG. 9, information about the first transmitter IR1 is stored at the first address, information about the fourth transmitter IR4 is stored at the second address, and at the third address. Information about the third transmitter IR is stored, and information about the second transmitter IR2 is stored at the fourth address.

The second transmitter IR2 may then be used. That is, when the predetermined button of the second transmitter IR2 is pressed, a second signal (for example, an infrared signal) is generated at the second transmitter IR2, and the wireless receiving device receives the second signal. Can be. The microprocessor may update the flashing light information on the lighting unit based on the second signal, and record the registration information of the second transmitter IR2 that transmits the second signal as the registration information of the highest priority. .

As such, when the lighting apparatus according to the embodiments of the inventive concept receives a signal of the transmitter (for example, a signal related to registration information or a signal for controlling lighting) by a wireless receiving element, The registration information of the transmitter may be configured as the registration information of the highest priority. As a result, when the capacity of the memory element of the microprocessor is limited, by maintaining the registration information of a frequently used transmitter and updating the registration information for an unused transmitter and / or a lost transmitter with a lower priority registration information (additional (Depending on registration) can be deleted automatically.

In order that the technical idea of the present invention may be understood, the shape and description of each part of the accompanying drawings are to be understood as illustrative. It should be noted that the present invention may be modified in various shapes other than the illustrated shape. Like numbers described in the figures refer to like elements.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiment and the accompanying drawings, and various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible within the scope without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be apparent to those who have the knowledge of.

Claims (10)

As a lighting system,
A first lamp connected to a switch installed in the building; And
A second lamp connected to the switch,
Each of the first lamp and the second lamp,
A first terminal receiving a first polarity;
A second terminal receiving a second polarity opposite to the first polarity;
A controller connected between the first terminal and the second terminal;
At least one lighting unit connected between the first terminal and the output terminal of the control unit,
The control unit stores the lighting information of the lighting unit, outputs an illumination control signal based on the lighting information to the output terminal in response to a switching signal of the first mode transmitted from the switch, and transmits the lighting control signal from the switch. In response to the switched signal of the second mode, outputting an illumination control signal for lighting the lighting unit irrespective of the lighting information to the output terminal,
The control unit,
A toggle sensing circuit connected to at least one of the first terminal and the second terminal; And
A microprocessor coupled to the toggle sensing circuit,
The toggle detection circuit is configured to detect a change in a signal for a predetermined time of the switching signal and output a detection signal to the microprocessor,
The toggle detection circuit,
A temporary power supply unit which maintains power supplied to the microprocessor while a toggle signal of the switch installed in the building is generated and a switching signal is turned off; And
A detection signal generator configured to generate a signal corresponding to the signal change during the predetermined time;
The first lamp and the second lamp is included in the first lighting information stored in the first control unit included in the first control lamp included in the first lighting lamp and the second lamp in response to the switching signal of the first mode generated from the switch. Individually illuminated based on second lit information stored in a second controller,
The first lamp and the second lamp are all illuminated regardless of individual flashing information in response to the switching signal of the second mode generated from the switch,
In response to the switching signal of the third mode generated from the switch, the first flashing light information and the second flashing light information are updated to the lit state, and then in response to the switching signal of the first mode generated from the switch. Both the first lamp and the second lamp are illuminated based on the first lamp information and the second lamp information updated in the lit state,
The first lighting information is stored in the first control unit included in the first lamp, the second lighting information is stored in the second control unit included in the second lamp, by operating the switch A first lamp and the second lamp are individually controlled by the first controller and the second controller,
The first flashing information and the second flashing information are updated by a wireless transmitter,
The lighting system independently turns off the first lamp and the second lamp through the operation of the switch and the wireless transmitter without installing a centrally controlled lighting system or a separate communication system. An illumination system capable of turning off an illuminator and the second illuminator as a whole. delete delete The method according to claim 1,
The toggle detection circuit,
A diode coupled between the first terminal and the microprocessor;
A capacitive element connected between the second terminal and the cathode of the diode; And
And a transistor coupled between the anode of the diode and the microprocessor. The method according to claim 1,
The control unit further includes a wireless receiving element,
The microprocessor,
Based on the first signal received by the wireless receiving element, record the registration information for the transmitter transmitting the first signal,
And output an illumination control signal for controlling the illumination unit based on the second signal of the transmitter received by the radio receiving element, and update the flashing light information for the illumination unit. The method according to claim 5,
When the microprocessor receives a signal corresponding to the first signal or the second signal from the wireless receiving element, registration information of a transmitter for transmitting the first signal or the second signal is the highest priority registration information. An illumination system, configured to record. delete delete delete delete

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