KR102147579B1 - Method of controlling a light and apparatus using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lighting control method and a lighting device using the same, wherein the lighting device according to the present invention comprises one or more lights that emit light according to the control, and one or more lighting power supplies that control on/off of the lights by connecting or shorting power Including a lighting control device for controlling the light emission characteristics of the lighting according to the control of a switch and a remote control, wherein the lighting control device is a power sensing unit for detecting whether power is applied to the lighting through the lighting power switch, a remote control And a control signal receiving unit receiving a control signal from the control signal receiving unit and a lighting control unit generating a lighting characteristic control signal for controlling the light emission characteristic of the illumination based on the signal received from the control signal receiving unit.

Description

Lighting control method and lighting device using the same {METHOD OF CONTROLLING A LIGHT AND APPARATUS USING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a lighting control method and a lighting device using the same, and more specifically, using the existing lighting wiring and lighting power switch as it is, and not only the exclusive remote control, but also the illumination and color temperature of the lighting with all the existing remote controllers. The present invention relates to a lighting control method and a lighting device using the same by allowing the user to conveniently control the lighting with the desired characteristics of light.

As the lighting system changes from lighting that used a bulb as a light source to lighting that uses LED as a light source, the lighting environment is customized by controlling the illumination intensity and color temperature (or color, hereinafter referred to as color temperature) to suit the user's taste. ), the demand for functions is increasing.

As a conventional technique, a method of controlling the illuminance and color temperature of a light through a remote controller (or a remote control, hereinafter referred to as a remote control) using infrared (IR) communication, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication, Wifi communication, or the like is known.

The method of controlling the illuminance and color temperature of a light source using a remote control is first, it is possible to control the illuminance and color temperature of the light irrespective of the on/off of the light, and second, the illuminance and color temperature are linear. Control can be performed, and thirdly, there is an advantage of being able to control the level of illumination and color temperature desired by the user in addition to the pre-defined control value. However, in the case of this method, first, in order to control the lighting, the user must always have a dedicated remote control, and second, in order to eliminate the disadvantage of using a dedicated remote control, even if the method of learning the control remote control is used, the remote control learning mode is used. There is a problem that a dedicated remote control is required to enter, and a person must manually press a button to enter the learning mode.

Republic of Korea Public Registration Gazette 10-1628309 (2015.12.22), pages 3 to 5

The present invention was devised to improve the conventional method as described above, and without the need to add new hardware, the user can use the existing lighting wiring and the lighting power switch as it is It provides a lighting control method that can conveniently control and a lighting device using the same.

The present invention provides a lighting control method that enables a user to set a learning mode for learning a new remote control without using a dedicated remote control and a lighting device using the same.

The present invention provides a lighting control method that enables a user to control lighting with desired characteristics of light using not only a dedicated remote control but also all existing remote controls, and a lighting device using the same.

The lighting device according to the present invention includes one or more lights that emit light according to control, one or more lighting power switches that control the on/off of the lights by connecting or shorting a power source, and controlling the luminescence characteristics of the lights under control of a remote control Including a lighting control device, wherein the lighting control device from the power detection unit for sensing whether power is applied to the lighting through the lighting power switch, a control signal receiving unit for receiving a control signal from a remote control and the control signal receiving unit Based on the received signal, it characterized in that it comprises a lighting control unit for generating a lighting characteristic control signal for controlling the light emission characteristics of the lighting.

In one embodiment, the lighting control device is characterized in that controlling at least one of the illuminance and color temperature (or color) of the lighting to control the light emission characteristics of the lighting.

In one embodiment, the power detection unit monitors the on/off pattern of the lighting by detecting whether the power is applied, generates a signal corresponding to the monitored on/off pattern, and transmits it to the control signal receiving unit. Characterized in that.

In one embodiment, the power sensing unit includes a memory, and a signal information table including on/off patterns and signal information corresponding thereto is stored in the memory.

In one embodiment, the power detection unit monitors the on/off pattern of the lighting for a preset time when power is applied to the lighting and is turned on, and the monitored on/off pattern matches a preset on/off pattern. In this case, a remote control learning signal is transmitted to the control signal receiver.

In an embodiment, the preset on/off pattern is on-off-on.

In one embodiment, when the remote control learning signal is received, the control signal receiver waits for a preset time to receive a signal from a new remote control, and when a signal is received from a new remote control within the waiting time, the corresponding remote control It is characterized in that it is registered as a new remote control capable of controlling the luminescence characteristics of lighting.

In one embodiment, the control signal receiver receives at least one of an illumination control key signal, a color temperature control key signal, and a lighting on/off control key signal from the new remote control and registers it as a lighting control key of a corresponding remote control. To do.

In one embodiment, the lighting power switch includes a first lighting power switch for controlling on/off of the first lighting group and a second lighting power switch for controlling on/off of the second lighting group, wherein the power detection The unit is characterized in that, when power is applied to each of the lighting groups and turned on, the on/off patterns of the corresponding lighting groups are respectively monitored.

In one embodiment, when the on/off pattern sensed through the first lighting power switch matches a preset first on/off pattern, the power detection unit learns a remote control capable of controlling the light emission characteristics of the first lighting group. A remote control that transmits a signal to the control signal receiver and controls the light emission characteristics of the second lighting group when the on/off pattern detected through the second lighting power switch matches a preset second on/off pattern And transmitting a learning signal to the control signal receiving unit.

In an embodiment, when the on/off pattern detected through at least one of the first lighting power switch or the second lighting power switch matches a preset third on/off pattern, the power detection unit is used for controlling the first lighting group. A synchronization signal for simultaneously using a remote control registered as and a remote control registered for controlling a second lighting group for controlling all lighting groups is transmitted to the control signal receiver.

In the lighting control method according to the present invention, a power detection unit detects whether power is applied to the lighting through a lighting power switch, a control signal reception unit receives a control signal from a remote control, and a lighting control unit receives the received signal. It characterized in that it comprises the step of controlling the light emission characteristics of the lighting on the basis.

In one embodiment, when power is applied to the lighting and is turned on, the power sensing unit monitors the on/off pattern of the lighting for a preset time, and the monitored on/off pattern matches a preset on/off pattern If matched, the power sensing unit may further include transmitting a remote control learning signal to the control signal receiving unit.

In one embodiment, when the remote control learning signal is received, the control signal receiving unit waits for a preset time to receive a signal from a new remote control, and when a signal is received from a new remote control within the waiting time, the control The signal receiver may further include registering the remote control as a new remote control capable of controlling the light emission characteristics of the lighting.

As described above, the lighting control method and the lighting device using the same according to the present invention use the existing lighting wiring and the lighting power switch as it is without the need to add new hardware, so that the user can adjust the illuminance and color temperature of the lighting. You can conveniently control the back.

In addition, the lighting control method and the lighting device using the same according to the present invention can set a learning mode for a user to learn a new remote control without using a dedicated remote control.

The lighting control method and the lighting device using the same according to the present invention can control the lighting with the characteristics of light desired by the user using not only a dedicated remote control but also all existing remote controls.

1 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention
2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a signal information table including an on/off pattern and signal information corresponding thereto
3 is a block diagram showing another configuration of a lighting device according to the present invention
4 is a flowchart illustrating a lighting control method according to an embodiment of the present invention

Hereinafter, specific details for implementing the lighting control method and the lighting device using the same according to the present invention will be described.

1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the lighting device includes a lighting 110, a lighting power switch 120, a lighting control device 130, and a remote controller 140. The lighting device may include at least one light and at least one light power switch, but in FIG. 1, it is assumed that one light and one light power switch are connected for convenience of description.

The lighting 110 emits light according to the control, and the lighting power switch 120 is electrically connected to the lighting 110 and a power source (not shown) to connect or short-circuit the lighting 110 to the lighting 110 Controls the on/off of. In one embodiment, the lighting 110 may be a lighting installed on a wall or ceiling in a specific space, or may be a stand-alone lighting such as a stand or a performance lighting.

The lighting control device 130 receives a control signal from the remote control 140 and controls the light emission characteristics of the lighting 110 according to the control signal. In an embodiment, the lighting control device 130 may control light emission characteristics by controlling at least one of illuminance and color temperature (or color) of the lighting 110. In another embodiment, the lighting control device 130 may control the light emission direction of the lighting 110 based on a control signal received from the remote control 140.

The remote control 140 receives a key input from a user and transmits a control signal corresponding to the key input to the lighting control device 130. The remote control 140 can transmit a control signal using infrared (IR) communication, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication, Wifi communication, etc., but hereinafter, it is assumed that infrared (IR) communication is used for convenience of explanation. This will be explained.

The lighting control device 130 includes a power sensing unit 132, a control signal receiving unit 134, and a lighting control unit 136.

The power detection unit 132 detects whether power is applied to the lighting 110 through the lighting power switch 120. The power sensing unit 132 may detect power to detect on/off of the lighting 110. The control signal receiving unit 134 receives a control signal from the remote control 140 and transmits a signal (or command) corresponding to the control signal to the lighting control unit 136. In an embodiment, the control signal receiver 134 may include an infrared receiver. The lighting control unit 136 generates a lighting characteristic control signal for controlling the luminescence characteristic of the lighting 110 based on the signal received from the control signal reception unit 134 and transmits it to the lighting 110.

The lighting control device 130 may receive signals for controlling the lighting 110 from not only a dedicated remote control set by a manufacturer but also other remote controllers learned by a user, and control the light emission characteristics of the lighting 110. Hereinafter, a process of learning a new remote control without using a dedicated remote control and a process of controlling the lighting 110 through the learned new remote control will be described in detail.

* The user turns on or off the lighting 110 by connecting or shorting the power to the lighting 110 using the lighting power switch 120.

When power is connected to the lighting 110 and turned on, the power detection unit 132 detects whether power is applied to the lighting 110 and monitors the on/off pattern of the lighting.

In an embodiment, when power is applied to the lighting 110 and turned on, the power detection unit 132 may monitor the on/off pattern of the lighting 110 for a preset time. The monitoring time may be set in advance by the manufacturer or may be set by the user.

The power detection unit 132 generates a signal corresponding to the monitored on/off pattern for a preset time and transmits the generated signal to the control signal receiving unit 134. The power detection unit 132 includes a memory. In an embodiment, the memory may include a preset on/off pattern and signal information corresponding thereto. In another embodiment, a signal information table in which a plurality of preset on/off patterns and a plurality of signal information corresponding thereto are converted into a database may be stored in the memory.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a signal information table including on/off patterns and signal information corresponding thereto.

Referring to FIG. 2, an on-off-on (OXO) pattern may correspond to a new remote control learning command, and an on-off-on-off (OXOX) pattern may correspond to an existing remote control deletion command. The table of FIG. 2 is only one embodiment, and patterns and command signals included in the table may vary according to implementation examples. The power detection unit 132 may generate a command signal matching the monitored on/off pattern by referring to the signal information table and transmit the generated command signal to the control signal reception unit 134.

For example, when the monitored on/off pattern corresponds to an on-off-on (OXO) pattern, the power detection unit 132 may transmit a remote control learning signal to the control signal reception unit 134.

Referring back to FIG. 1, when a remote control learning signal is received, the control signal receiving unit 134 switches the state to the remote control learning mode. In one embodiment, when the state is switched to the remote control learning mode, the control signal receiving unit 134 sets the illuminance and color temperature of the lighting 110 through the lighting control unit 136 to preset values (eg, set by the manufacturer). Value to indicate the remote control learning mode status) to indicate that the status has changed to the remote control learning mode.

In one embodiment, the control signal receiving unit 134 waits for a preset time to receive a signal from a new remote control, and when a signal is received from a new remote control within the waiting time, the corresponding remote control determines the light emission characteristics of the lighting 110. It can be registered as a new remote control that can be controlled.

For example, the control signal receiver 134 using an infrared communication method waits for reception of an infrared signal through the infrared receiver, and when an infrared signal is received from the remote control within a preset time, the corresponding infrared signal is transmitted to a dedicated remote control or a device. It checks whether the signal is from the registered remote control. When the corresponding infrared signal is a signal of a dedicated remote control or a previously registered remote control, the control signal receiving unit 134 sets the illuminance and color temperature of the lighting 110 through the lighting control unit 136 to preset values (for example, by the manufacturer. It is changed to the set value to indicate that it is a dedicated remote control or a registered remote control) and informs the user.

If the signal is not a dedicated remote control or a previously registered remote control, the control signal receiving unit 134 performs a process of registering the remote control that has transmitted the corresponding infrared signal as a new remote control. In one embodiment, when the process of registering a new remote control starts, the control signal receiver 134 sets the illuminance and color temperature of the lighting 110 through the lighting controller 136 to preset values (for example, by the manufacturer. It can be changed to a set value to indicate the start of the remote control registration process) to indicate that a new remote control registration process has started.

In the remote control registration process, the control signal receiver 134 receives at least one of a key signal for illumination control, a key signal for color temperature control, and a key signal for lighting on/off control from a new remote control to be registered and registers it as a lighting control key of the corresponding remote control. I can. In an embodiment, the control signal receiver 134 may receive and register an illuminance setting selection key and an illuminance value adjustment key as an illuminance control key. For example, a value increase key or a value decrease key that can adjust the illuminance value linearly may be registered as an illuminance value adjustment key, or a numeric key that can directly input an illuminance value as a number is registered as an illuminance value adjustment key. It could be. In addition, the control signal receiving unit 134 may register a color temperature setting selection key and a color temperature value adjustment key as a color temperature control key. For example, a value increase key or a value decrease key for linearly adjusting a color temperature value may be registered as a color temperature value adjustment key, or a numeric key for directly entering a color temperature value as a number may be registered as a color temperature value adjustment key. .

In an embodiment, the control signal receiver 134 may receive values of illuminance and color temperature, match them with a specific key of a remote control, and register them as a preset key. When an on/off pattern corresponding to the end of the remote control learning mode is input, the power detection unit 132 may transmit a remote control learning mode end signal to the control signal receiving unit 134. When the corresponding end signal is received, the control signal receiver 134 ends the remote control learning mode.

In the above, description has been made on the assumption that a lighting device in which one lighting 110 and one lighting power switch 120 is used, but a lighting group including a plurality of lights and on/off of each of the plurality of lighting groups A plurality of lighting power switches to control may be used. Hereinafter, a lighting device in which a lighting group including a plurality of lights and a plurality of lighting power switches for controlling on/off of each of the plurality of lighting groups are used will be described.

3 is a block diagram showing another configuration of the lighting device according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the lighting apparatus includes a first lighting group 310, a second lighting group 320, a first lighting power switch 330, a second lighting power switch 340, a lighting control device 350, and It includes a remote control (360).

Each of the first lighting group 310 and the second lighting group 320 includes a plurality of lights. For example, the first lighting group 310 may include n lights 312, 314, 316, ..., and the second lighting group 320 may include m lights 322, 324, 326, ... have.

The first lighting power switch 330 controls on/off of the first lighting group 310, and the second lighting power switch 340 controls on/off of the second lighting group 320. The lighting control device 350 controls light emission characteristics of lights included in each lighting group according to the control of the remote control 360. The lighting control device 350 may independently control the lighting of each lighting group 310 and 320 for each group, or may simultaneously control the lighting of all lighting groups.

The lighting control device 350 includes a power sensing unit 352, a control signal receiving unit 354 and a lighting control unit 356. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, a description will be made focusing on a portion different from the configuration or operation of FIG. 1.

The power detector 352 detects whether power is applied to each of the lighting groups 310 and 320 and monitors the on/off patterns of each lighting group, respectively. For example, when power is applied to each lighting group and turned on, the power detection unit 352 monitors the on/off pattern of the corresponding lighting group.

In one embodiment, the power detection unit 352 transmits a control signal to the control signal receiving unit 354 for each lighting group 310 and 320 based on the on/off pattern monitored by each lighting group 310 and 320. Alternatively, a control signal applicable to all lighting groups may be transmitted to the control signal receiver 354 based on the on/off pattern monitored by any one lighting group.

For example, when the on/off pattern sensed through the first lighting power switch 330 matches a preset first on/off pattern, the power detection unit 352 emits light of the first lighting group 310 A remote control learning signal capable of learning a remote control capable of controlling characteristics is transmitted to the control signal receiving unit 354, and the on/off pattern detected through the second lighting power switch 340 is preset first on/off. When matching with the pattern, a remote control learning signal for learning a remote control capable of controlling the light emission characteristics of the second lighting group 320 may be transmitted to the control signal receiving unit 354.

Alternatively, when the on/off pattern sensed through the first lighting power switch 330 matches a preset first on/off pattern, the power detection unit 352 determines the light emission characteristics of the first lighting group 310. A remote control learning signal capable of learning a controllable remote control is transmitted to the control signal receiving unit 354, and the on/off pattern sensed through the second lighting power switch 340 is matched with a preset second on/off pattern. If matched, a remote control deletion signal capable of removing a remote control capable of controlling the light emission characteristics of the second lighting group 320 may be transmitted to the control signal receiving unit 354.

Alternatively, when the power detection unit 352 matches the on/off pattern detected through at least one of the first lighting power switch 330 or the second lighting power switch 340 with a preset third on/off pattern , The control signal receiving unit 354 transmits a synchronization signal that enables the remote control registered for controlling the first lighting group 310 and the remote control registered for controlling the second lighting group 320 to be simultaneously used for controlling all the lighting groups 310 and 320 ).

4 is a flowchart illustrating a lighting control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the power detection unit 132 detects whether power is applied to the lighting 110 through the lighting power switch 120 (step S410), and the power of the lighting 110 is turned on. ), the power detection unit 132 monitors the on/off pattern of the lighting 110 for a preset time (step S420).

When the monitored on/off pattern matches a preset on/off pattern (step S430), the power detection unit 132 transmits a control signal corresponding to the matched on/off pattern to the control signal receiver 134 . For example, when the monitored on/off pattern corresponds to a new remote control learning command, the power detection unit 132 transmits a remote control learning signal to the control signal reception unit 134 (step S440). When a remote control learning signal is received, the control signal receiving unit 134 waits for a preset time to receive a signal from a new remote control (step S450), and when a signal is received from a new remote control, the control signal receiving unit 134 The remote control is registered as a new remote control capable of controlling the light emission characteristics of the lighting 110 (step S460). The process of registering the remote control is as described in FIG. 1.

When the monitored on/off pattern does not match the preset on/off pattern (step S430), the control signal receiving unit 134 waits for reception of a control signal from a dedicated remote control or a previously registered remote control 140. When a control signal for controlling the lighting 110 is received from the corresponding remote control 140 (step S470), the lighting controller 136 controls the light emission characteristics of the lighting 110 based on the received signal (step S480). For example, the lighting controller 136 may control at least one of the illuminance and color temperature (or color) of the lighting 110 to control the light emission characteristics of the lighting 110.

When a new remote control is registered in step S460, the control signal receiving unit 134 waits for reception of a control signal from the registered remote control 140. When a control signal for controlling the lighting 110 is received from the registered remote control 140 (step S470), the lighting controller 136 controls the light emission characteristics of the lighting 110 based on the received signal (step S480). .

The lighting control method described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 may also be implemented in the form of a recording medium including instructions executable by a computer such as an application or module executed by a computer.

Computer-readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a computer, and includes both volatile and nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. Further, the computer-readable medium may include both computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media includes both volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, modules or other data. Communication media typically includes computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave, or other transmission mechanism, and includes any information delivery medium.

The term module may mean hardware capable of performing functions and operations according to the respective names described in the specification, and may also mean computer program code capable of performing specific functions and operations, In addition, it may refer to an electronic recording medium, such as a processor, on which a computer program code capable of performing specific functions and operations is mounted.

Although the above has been described as an embodiment of the present invention, the technical idea of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be implemented with a lighting control method using various spatial recognition and a lighting device using the same within the scope not departing from the technical idea of the present invention. have.

100: lighting device lights
120: light power switch
130: light control device
132: power detection unit
134: control signal receiver
136: lighting control unit
140: Remote Controller (Remote Controller)

Claims (14)

One or more lights that emit light according to the control;
At least one lighting power switch for controlling on/off of the lighting by connecting or shorting power; And
Including a lighting control device for controlling the light emission characteristics of the lighting according to the control of the remote control,
The lighting control device
A power detector configured to detect whether power is applied to the lighting through the lighting power switch;
A control signal receiver for receiving a control signal from the remote control; And
Based on the signal received from the control signal receiving unit, comprising a lighting control unit for generating a lighting characteristic control signal for controlling the light emission characteristic of the lighting,
The lighting power switch includes a first lighting power switch for controlling on/off of the first lighting group and a second lighting power switch for controlling on/off of the second lighting group,
When power is applied to each of the lighting groups and turned on, the power detection unit monitors the on/off patterns of the corresponding lighting groups, respectively,
When the on/off pattern detected through the first lighting power switch matches a preset first on/off pattern, the power detection unit transmits a remote control learning signal capable of controlling the light emission characteristics of the first lighting group to the control signal. Send it to the receiver,
When the on/off pattern detected through the second lighting power switch matches a preset second on/off pattern, a remote control learning signal capable of controlling the light emission characteristics of the second lighting group is transmitted to the control signal receiver. Lighting device, characterized in that.
The method of claim 1,
The lighting control device is a lighting device, characterized in that for controlling the light emission characteristics of the lighting by controlling at least one of the illuminance and color temperature (or color) of the lighting.
The method of claim 1,
The power detector detects whether the power is applied to monitor the on/off pattern of the lighting,
A lighting device comprising generating a signal corresponding to the monitored on/off pattern and transmitting the generated signal to the control signal receiving unit.
The method of claim 3,
Wherein the power sensing unit includes a memory, and a signal information table including on/off patterns and signal information corresponding thereto is stored in the memory.
The method of claim 3,
The power detection unit monitors the on/off pattern of the lighting for a preset time when power is applied to the lighting and is turned on.
When the monitored on/off pattern matches a preset on/off pattern, a remote control learning signal is transmitted to the control signal receiver.
The method of claim 5,
The preset on/off pattern is on-off-on.
The method of claim 5,
When the remote control learning signal is received, the control signal receiver waits for a preset time to receive a signal from a new remote control,
When a signal is received from a new remote control within the waiting time, the corresponding remote control is registered as a new remote control capable of controlling the light emission characteristics of the lighting.
The method of claim 7,
And the control signal receiving unit receives at least one of an illumination control key signal, a color temperature control key signal, and a lighting on/off control key signal from the new remote control and registers it as a lighting control key of a corresponding remote control.
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When the on/off pattern detected through at least one of the first lighting power switch or the second lighting power switch is matched with a preset third on/off pattern, the power detection unit
A lighting device, characterized in that transmitting a synchronization signal to the control signal receiver so that a remote control registered for controlling a first lighting group and a remote controller registered for controlling a second lighting group can be simultaneously used for controlling all lighting groups.
In the lighting control method performed in the lighting device,
Detecting whether power is applied to the lighting through the lighting power switch by a power sensor;
Receiving a control signal from a remote control by a control signal receiver;
Controlling, by a lighting controller, a light emission characteristic of the lighting based on the received signal;
Monitoring an on/off pattern of the lighting for a predetermined time by the power detection unit when power is applied to the lighting and is turned on;
When the monitored on/off pattern matches a preset on/off pattern, transmitting, by the power detector, a remote control learning signal to the control signal receiver;
When the remote control learning signal is received, waiting by the control signal receiver for a preset time to receive a signal from a new remote control; And
And when a signal is received from a new remote control within the waiting time, the control signal receiver registering the corresponding remote control as a new remote control capable of controlling the light emission characteristics of the lighting.
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