TW201436640A - Switch system and wall switch used for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

In the present invention, when a turning-off operation is performed that collectively turns off a plurality of illumination fixtures (3) using a second switch device (2), a wireless communication unit (23) transmits a turning-off command, which turns off the corresponding illumination fixture (3), to each first switch device (1). When the wireless communication unit (16) of the first switch devices (1) receives a turning-off command, a signal processing unit (11) turns off an illumination fixture (3) and returns a reply signal indicating turning-off completion to the second switch device (2) from the wireless communication unit (16). When a wireless communication unit (23) receives the reply signal from all of the plurality of first switch devices (1), a signal processing unit (21) illuminates an LED (24), for example in the color green, thus notifying that all of the illumination fixtures (3) have been turned off.

Description

Switch system and wall switch used in the switch system

The present invention relates to a switch system and a wall switch for use in the switch system.

Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2008-227830 discloses a remote switching system which is constructed by an operation unit for performing an operation of lighting or turning off a lighting fixture, and a control unit for illuminating in response to operation of the operating unit. Turn the appliance on or off. In this remote switching system, the operating unit has a manual switch. When the manual switch is operated, the wireless signal corresponding to the operation is sent from the operation unit to the control unit, so that the control unit turns on or off the lighting device.

The remote switching system described in the above document 1 can switch the ON/OFF of a desired lighting fixture by operating a manual switch of an operation switch corresponding to a desired lighting fixture. However, for example, when a plurality of lighting fixtures located in a house are to be turned off at the time of going out, it is necessary to use a plurality of operation switches corresponding to each of the plurality of lighting fixtures to perform the light-off operation, and there is a problem that the operation is expensive.

In addition, since the wireless communication is performed between the operation switch and the control unit, the control unit cannot receive the wireless signal transmitted from the operation switch due to a communication error, and the lighting fixture is likely to continue to light regardless of whether or not the light-off operation is performed. In this case, when the operation switch is provided in the vicinity of the lighting fixture, the user who operates the operation switch can visually recognize the operation state of the lighting fixture, and can grasp the situation in which the lighting fixture operates in a state different from the operation content. However, if the operation When the switch is installed away from the lighting fixture, the user who operates the operation switch cannot directly visually confirm the operating state of the lighting fixture, and has a problem that it is not possible to easily confirm whether or not the lighting fixture operates according to the operation content.

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a switch system that can easily turn off a plurality of lighting fixtures together, and can easily confirm that a plurality of lighting fixtures are turned off, and a wall switch used in the switch system.

The switch system of the present invention includes a plurality of first switching devices (1 (1a, 1b, 1c)) and a second switching device (2). A plurality of first switching devices (1 (1a, 1b, 1c)) are provided corresponding to a plurality of lighting fixtures (3 (3a, 3b, 3c)). The plurality of first switching devices 1 respectively correspond to at least one of the plurality of lighting fixtures 3 (3a, 3b, 3c). Each of the plurality of first switching devices (1) includes: a first operation input unit (11, 12) that receives an operation for switching the lighting and turning off of the corresponding lighting device (3); and a first wireless communication unit (16) And performing wireless communication; and the lighting control unit (11, 13) controls the corresponding lighting fixture according to the operation received by the first operation input unit (11, 12) and the control command received by the first wireless communication unit (16) ( 3) Lighting and turning off the lights. The second switching device (2) includes a second operation input unit (21, 22) that receives a plurality of lighting fixtures provided to correspond to the plurality of first switching devices (1 (1a, 1b, 1c)) ( 3 (3a, 3b, 3c)) light-off operation together; second wireless communication unit (23), performing wireless communication; and notification unit (24, 25), notifying a plurality of lighting fixtures (3 (3a, 3b, 3c) )) The situation has been turned off. When the second operation input unit (21, 22) receives the light-off operation, the second switching device (2) causes the plurality of lighting devices (3 (3a, 3b, 3c) by the second wireless communication unit (23). )) The control command to turn off the light is sent to the first switching device (1 (1a, 1b, 1c)). In each of the first switching devices (1), the first wireless communication unit (16) receives the control command transmitted from the second wireless communication unit (23), and the lighting control unit (11, 13) corresponds to The lighting fixture (3) is turned off, and a reply signal indicating that the light-off is completed is transmitted from the first wireless communication unit (16) to the second switching device (2). When the second wireless communication unit (23) receives the response signal from all of the plurality of first switching devices (1 (1a, 1b, 1c)), the second switching device (2) When the lighting fixtures (3 (3a, 3b, 3c)) of the unit are turned off, the notification unit (24, 25) notifies.

In the first embodiment, the second switching device (2) operates the notification unit (24, 25) in the first notification state when the second operation input unit (21, 22) receives the light-off operation. When the second switching device (2) transmits the control command, the notification unit (24, 25) is notified by the second notification state when all of the plurality of first switching devices (1 (1a, 1b, 1c)) receive the reply signal. action. The second switching device (2) causes the notification unit when at least one of the plurality of first switching devices (1 (1a, 1b, 1c)) has not received the reply signal within a predetermined time after transmitting the control command ( 24, 25) Act in the third notification state.

Further, the wall switch of the present invention is a wall switch that is used in the above-described switch system, and is characterized in that it includes a switch body (40) that is used in a state of being attached to a wall surface, a first operation input unit (11, 12), and a first The wireless communication unit (16) and the lighting control unit (11, 13) constitute a first switching device (1). In addition, the wall switch of the present invention is a wall switch that is used in the above-described switch system, and is characterized in that it includes a switch body (50) and a second operation input unit (21, 22), which are used in a state of being mounted on a wall surface. The wireless communication unit (23) and the notification unit (24, 25) constitute a second switching device (2).

In the switch system of the present invention, when the second operation input unit of the second switching device receives the light-off operation, the second wireless communication unit transmits a control command for turning off the lighting device, and the first wireless communication of each of the first switching devices When receiving the control command, the lighting device corresponding to the lighting control unit is turned off. Therefore, the light-off operation can be performed by only one second switching device, and the plurality of lighting fixtures corresponding to the plurality of first switching devices can be turned off together, and even when the number of lighting fixtures is large, the plural can be easily performed. The lighting fixtures are turned off together. In addition, after the light-off operation, the notification unit is notified that all of the lighting fixtures have been turned off, and all the first switching devices receive a reply signal indicating that the lighting of the corresponding lighting fixture has ended. Further, the notification unit is notified that all the lighting fixtures have been turned off, so that it is possible to easily confirm that all the lighting fixtures cannot be turned off due to a communication error or the like.

In the above-described switch system, the wall switch of the present invention is configured such that the first switch device and the second switch device are constituted by the wall switch, so that the first switch device and the second switch device can be used in a state of being mounted on the wall surface. Further, as described above, the light-off operation of turning off the plurality of lighting fixtures together can be easily performed, and the notification unit does not perform the notification that all the lighting fixtures have been turned off after the light-off operation, and it is possible to easily confirm that all of the lighting fixtures cannot be turned off due to communication errors or the like. The lighting fixture is turned off.

1 (1a, 1b, 1c) ‧ ‧ first switching device

2‧‧‧2nd switchgear

3 (3a, 3b, 3c) ‧ ‧ lighting fixtures

11, 21‧‧‧ Signal Processing Department

12, 22‧‧‧ touch sensor

13‧‧‧ phase control circuit

14, 24‧‧‧Lighting diode (LED)

14a, 15a, 24a, 25a‧‧‧ drive circuits

15, 25‧‧‧ buzzer

16, 23‧‧‧Wireless Communications Department

16a, 23a‧‧‧Antenna

17, 26‧‧‧ memory

18, 27‧‧‧ Power Circuit

18a, 27a‧‧‧AC/DC converter

18b, 27b‧‧‧LDO (Low DropOut) regulator

40, 50‧‧‧ body (switch body)

41, 51‧‧‧Operating area

42, 52‧‧‧ decorative frame

43, 53‧‧‧ openings

SW1‧‧‧Switching components

R1, R2, R3‧‧‧ rooms

E1‧‧‧ porch

Fig. 1 Fig. 1A is a block diagram of a first switching device used in the switching system of the embodiment, and Fig. 1B is a block diagram of a second switching device used in the same switching system.

Fig. 2 is a view showing the system configuration of the entire switch system.

Figure 3 illustrates the program diagram of the operation of the same switch system.

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Embodiments of the switch system of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 1A to 3 .

2 is a schematic system configuration diagram of a switch system. The switch system includes a plurality of first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, 1c), and is provided corresponding to a plurality of lighting fixtures 3 (3a, 3b, 3c), and each of the corresponding lighting fixtures 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) The lighting state is switched in response to the operation; and the second switching device 2 turns off the plurality of lighting fixtures 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) corresponding to the plurality of first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, 1c). This switching system is used, for example, to switch the lighting and turning off of the lighting fixtures 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) of the rooms R1, R2, R3 installed in the house. The first switching device 1a is installed in a room R1 in which the corresponding lighting fixture 3a is installed; the first switching device 1b is installed in a room R2 in which the corresponding lighting fixture 3b is provided; and the first switching device 1c is provided in the corresponding setting. Room R3 of lighting fixture 3c. Further, the second switching device 2 is provided, for example, at the entrance E1. In the following description, the first switching devices 1a, 1b, and 1c are described as the first switching devices 1a, 1b, and 1c, and the plurality of first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, and 1c) are performed. The general description of the case is described as the first switching device 1. For lighting fixtures 3 The parts of (3a, 3b, 3c) are also the same.

Each of the lighting fixtures 3 is connected to an AC power source AC via a first switching device 1 using a light emitting diode (not shown) as a light source.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the first switching device 1 includes a switching element SW1 that is connected in series with the lighting fixture 3 and the AC power supply AC. The switching element SW1 is composed of, for example, a semiconductor power element such as a bidirectional rectifier or an IGBT. The first switching device 1 turns on or off the lighting fixture 3 by turning the switching element SW1 ON/OFF. Further, the first switching device 1 is provided with an AC power supply voltage for supplying the adjusted conduction phase angle to the lighting fixture 3 by controlling the conduction phase angle at which the switching element SW1 is turned ON every half cycle of the AC power supply AC. The function of dimming the appliance 3. Further, the first switching device 1 has a phase dimming function in which the dimming level of the lighting fixture 3 is stepwise switched to a preset tone in response to an operation (snap operation) of an operation area described later by a finger. Light level. The control content of the lighting fixture 3 controlled by the first switching device 1 in response to the operation will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 2, the first switching device 1 includes a body (switch body) 40. The body 40 is formed into a box shape by a synthetic resin, and the body 40 is formed in a rectangular shape in which the shape viewed from the front is long (the vertical direction is longer than the left-right direction). This body 40 is attached to the wall surface by using a mounting frame (not shown) for attaching the embedded wiring harness to the wall surface. A decorative frame 42 is attached to the front side of the mounting frame, and the front surface of the body 40 is exposed from the opening 43 in the center of the decorative frame 42. In addition, the mounting frame is, for example, a conventional mounting frame as disclosed in Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2009-74936, and the illustration and description are omitted.

FIG. 1A is a block diagram of the first switching device 1. The first switching device 1 includes a signal processing unit 11, a plurality of touch sensors 12, a phase control circuit 13, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) 14, a buzzer 15, drive circuits 14a and 15a, and wireless communication. The unit 16 (first wireless communication unit), the memory 17 and the power supply circuit 18. Further, a substrate (not shown) in which the circuit shown in FIG. 1A is formed is housed inside the body 40.

The signal processing unit 11 is configured by, for example, a microcomputer, and performs overall control of the first switching device 1. The signal processing unit 11 controls the lighting state of the lighting fixture 3 based on the detection result of the touch sensor 12.

Each of the touch sensors 12 is configured by a capacitive sensor, and the output of the touch sensor 12 is input to the signal processing unit 11.

The touch sensor 12 is disposed on the inner side of the front wall of the body 40. The front wall of the body 40 includes an operation area 41 on the inner side of which the touch sensor 12 is disposed. In addition, the number of the touch sensors 12 may be one or plural, and the touch sensor 12 for covering the operation area 41 of the front wall of the body 40 is disposed on the touch sensor 12 The inner side of the front wall of the body 40. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, six touch sensors 12 are disposed on the inner side of the front wall of the body 40. The body 40 is formed of a synthetic resin. Therefore, if the operating area 41 of the body 40 is touched by the finger for performing touch sensing, the static electricity of the touch sensor 12 located near the inner side of the portion touched by the finger The capacitance value changes and the output changes as a result of this change. In addition, the touch sensor 12 is not limited to a capacitive sensor, and a conventional detection method such as a resistive film method can also be used.

The phase control circuit 13 controls ON/OFF of the switching element SW1 connected in series with the lighting fixture 3 and the AC power supply AC in response to a control command from the signal processing unit 11. When the phase control circuit 13 causes the switching element SW1 to be always OFF, the lighting fixture 3 is turned off. Further, when the phase control circuit 13 controls the conduction phase angle of the switching element SW1 in response to the control command, the AC power supply voltage whose conduction phase angle is adjusted is supplied to the lighting fixture 3, and the lighting fixture 3 is dimmed in response to the conduction phase angle. The level lights. Here, the signal processing unit 11 and the phase control circuit 13 (and the switching element SW1) constitute a lighting control unit that controls the lighting state of the lighting fixture 3 corresponding thereto.

The plurality of LEDs 14 are each formed of, for example, a light-emitting diode that emits RGB colored light. In addition, the number of the LEDs 14 may be one or plural.

The drive circuit 14a individually controls the lighting and coloring of the plurality of LEDs 14 and the lighting color in the case of lighting in response to an input signal from the signal processing unit 11. Signal processing unit 11, in the photo When the lamp 3 is turned off, the LED 14 is turned on in green, and the position of the first switch device 1 is displayed. When the lighting device 3 is turned on, the LED 14 is turned on in red to indicate that the lighting device 3 is lighting.

The buzzer 15 is housed inside the body 40.

The drive circuit 15a causes the buzzer 15 to sound in response to an input signal from the signal processing unit 11, thereby notifying that the operator's operation has been received.

The wireless communication unit 16 is configured by, for example, a specific small power wireless module, and transmits or receives a wireless signal to and from the second switching device 2 via the antenna 16a housed inside the body 40.

The memory 17 is formed, for example, by an electronic erasing rewritable non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM. Registered in the memory 17: The setting value of the plurality of dimming levels (the first dimming level and the second dimming level) for the three-stage dimming lighting of the lighting fixture is assigned to the unit (set with The identification ID of the first switching device 1) of the memory 17 and the identification ID of the second switching device 2 corresponding to the local device.

The power supply circuit 18 is constituted by an AC/DC converter (indicated as "AC/DC" in the drawing) 18a and an LDO (Low DropOut) regulator (indicated as "LDO" in the figure) 18b. The AC/DC converter unit 18a converts the AC power supplied from the commercial AC power source AC into DC. The LDO regulator 18b supplies the output voltage of the AC/DC converter unit 18a to a predetermined voltage and supplies it to the signal processing unit 11. The configuration of the power supply circuit 18 is not limited to the embodiment, and can be appropriately changed.

The signal processing unit 11 of the first switching device 1 detects the tapping operation (especially the click operation and the double-click operation) of the operator tapping the operation area 41 with the finger according to the detection output of the touch sensor 12. Here, in the tapping operation, the operation of tapping the operation area 41 once by the finger within a predetermined time is referred to as a click operation, and the operation of tapping the operation area 41 a plurality of times within a predetermined time is referred to as a continuous tap operation. Further, in the continuous tapping operation, the operation of tapping the operation area 41 twice by a finger within a predetermined time is referred to as a double tap operation. In addition, the above-mentioned established time is considered to be continuously implemented. The time of the degree of the touch sensing is set to, for example, a time of about 0.5 second to one second.

When the lighting device 3 is turned off, the signal processing unit 11 reads the setting value of the first dimming level from the memory 17 when the click operation is detected based on the detection output of the touch sensor 12, 1 dimming level will light the lighting fixture 3. When the lighting device 3 is turned off, the signal processing unit 11 reads the setting value of the second dimming level from the memory 17 when the double tap operation is detected based on the detection output of the touch sensor 12. 1 The second dimming level, which is brighter at the dimming level, lights the lighting fixture 3. The signal processing unit 11 turns off the lighting fixture 3 when the lighting device 3 detects the click operation according to the detection output of the touch sensor 12 in the state where the lighting fixture 3 is lit at the first dimming level or the second dimming level. . Further, the signal processing unit 11 switches the dimming level of the lighting fixture 3 from the first dimming level to the first dimming level if the double-tap operation is detected in accordance with the detection output of the touch sensor 12 when the lighting fixture 3 is turned on. The second dimming level is switched to the first dimming level from the second dimming level.

In addition, the signal processing unit 11 may be configured to detect three or more consecutive slamming operations according to the detection output of the touch sensor 12. The signal processing unit 11 can be configured to operate in the same manner as when the double-tap operation is detected, without changing the lighting state of the lighting fixture 3 when three or more consecutive tapping operations are detected.

Further, in the present embodiment, the lighting operation of lighting the lighting fixture 3 and the lighting-off operation of turning off the lighting fixture 3 (that is, the operation of switching the lighting and turning off of the lighting fixture 3) are performed by the finger beater body 40. The operation of the operation area 41 (click operation or double-click operation) is formed. And the first operation input unit that receives the lighting operation and the light-off operation is detected by the touch sensor 12 and the signal processing unit 11 that detects the click operation or the double-click operation according to the sensor output of the touch sensor 12 Composition.

Further, the dimming level of the lighting fixture 3 is not limited to two stages, and the setting value of the dimming level of three or more stages may be stored in the memory 17. In this case, for example, the third dimming level which is brighter than the first and second dimming levels can be selected in response to the continuous tapping operation of three or more times.

Further, the first operation input unit is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment, and the first operation input unit may be configured by a switch such as a push button switch.

Further, although the first switching device 1 of the present embodiment has a phase dimming function, it may have a continuous dimming function that continuously changes the dimming level of the corresponding lighting fixture 3 in response to the operation. For example, the first switching device 1 can continuously change the dimming level of the corresponding lighting fixture 3 in response to the sliding operation of the operation area 41 by the finger. Further, the first switching device 1 may not be provided with a dimming function, but may be an ON/OFF switch that turns on or off the lighting fixture 3 in response to the operation.

Next, the configuration of the second switching device 2 will be described based on the block diagram of Fig. 1B. In the same manner as the body 40 of the first switching device 1, the body (switch body) 50 of the second switching device 2 is formed into a box shape by a synthetic resin, and is formed from the front. The shape to be observed is a rectangle whose length is longer (the upper and lower directions are longer than the left and right directions). The body 50 is attached to the wall surface by using a mounting frame (not shown) for attaching the embedded wiring harness to the wall surface. A decorative frame 52 is attached to the front side of the mounting frame, and the front surface of the body 50 is exposed from the opening 53 in the center of the decorative frame 52.

The second switching device 2 includes a signal processing unit 21, a plurality of touch sensors 22, a wireless communication unit 23 (second wireless communication unit), a light-emitting diode (LED) 24, a buzzer 25, and a drive circuit 24a. And 25a, memory 26, and power supply circuit 27. Further, a substrate (not shown) in which the circuit shown in FIG. 1B is formed is housed inside the body 50.

The signal processing unit 21 is configured by, for example, a microcomputer, and performs overall control of the second switching device 2.

Each of the touch sensors 22 is configured by a capacitive sensor, and the output of the touch sensor 22 is input to the signal processing unit 21.

The touch sensor 22 is disposed on the inner side of the front wall of the body 50. The front wall of the body 50 includes an operation area 51 on the inner side of which the touch sensor 22 is disposed. In addition, the number of the touch sensors 22 may be one or plural, and will be used to cover the operation area of the front wall of the body 50. The necessary number of touch sensors 22 of 51 are disposed on the inner side of the front wall of the body 50. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, six touch sensors 22 are disposed on the inner side of the front wall of the body 50. The body 50 is formed of synthetic resin. Therefore, if the operating area 51 of the body 50 is touched by the finger for performing touch sensing, the static electricity of the touch sensor 22 located near the inner side of the portion touched by the finger The capacitance value changes and the output changes as a result of this change. In addition, the touch sensor 22 is not limited to a capacitive sensor, and a conventional detection method such as a resistive film method may be used.

In the second switching device 2, when the signal processing unit 21 detects the tapping operation by the finger tapping the operation area 51 according to the output of the touch sensor 22, the corresponding lighting fixture 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) is caused. The blackout command is turned off from the wireless communication unit 23 by wireless signal. Here, the light-off operation of turning off the plurality of lighting fixtures 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) together is performed by the tapping operation of the operation area 51 of the finger beater body 50. The second operation input unit that receives the operation of turning off the plurality of lighting devices 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) together is detected by the touch sensor 22 and the sensor output according to the touch sensor 22 The signal processing unit 21 of the click operation is configured. Further, the second operation input unit is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment, and the second operation input unit may be configured by a switch such as a push button switch. Further, the signal processing unit 21 can also change whether or not the light-off operation has been performed in response to the number of times of the tapping operation detected by the touch sensor 22. For example, the signal processing unit 21 may determine that the light-off operation is performed when the click operation is detected, and determine that the light-off operation is not performed when the continuous click operation is detected.

The wireless communication unit 23 is configured by, for example, a specific small power wireless module, and transmits or receives a wireless signal to and from each of the first switching devices 1 via the antenna 23a housed inside the body 50.

The LED 24 is formed of, for example, a light-emitting diode that emits RGB colored light, and is disposed in the vicinity of the center of the operation region 51 on the inner side of the front wall of the body 50. In addition, the front wall of the body 50 is formed to a thickness such that the light of the LED 24 is transmissive.

The drive circuit 24a individually controls the lighting and coloring of the LED 24 and the lighting color in the case of lighting in response to an input signal from the signal processing unit 21.

The buzzer 25 is housed inside the body 50.

The drive circuit 25a causes the buzzer 25 to sound in response to an input signal from the signal processing unit 21.

The memory 26 is formed, for example, by an electronic erasing rewritable non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM. The memory 26 stores the identification ID assigned to the local (second switching device 2) and the identification ID of the plurality of first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, 1c) that are previously associated.

The power supply circuit 27 is composed of an AC/DC converter (indicated as "AC/DC" in the drawing) 27a and an LDO (Low DropOut) regulator (indicated as "LDO" in the figure) 27b. The AC/DC converter unit 27a converts the AC power supplied from the commercial AC power source AC into DC. The LDO regulator 27b supplies the output voltage of the AC/DC converter 27a to a predetermined voltage and supplies it to the signal processing unit 21. The configuration of the power supply circuit 27 is not limited to the embodiment, and can be appropriately changed.

Further, the signal processing unit 21 is provided with a timer (not shown). The timer starts timing when the light-off operation is received by the operation input unit. The signal processing unit 21 changes the state of the notification unit in response to the tap operation detected by the touch sensor 22 and the time measured by the timer.

The signal processing unit 21 normally causes the notification unit to operate in a normal state. When receiving the light-off operation by the operation input unit, the signal processing unit 21 causes the notification unit to operate in the first notification state. After receiving the control command, the signal processing unit 21 causes the notification unit to receive the second notification from the first switching device 1 (1a, 1b, 1c). State action. Further, the signal processing unit 21 causes the notification unit to receive the response signal from at least one of the plurality of first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, 1c) within a predetermined time after the transmission of the control command. The third notification state is different from the first notification state. In other words, the signal processing unit 21 does not receive the reply signal from at least one of the plurality of first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, 1c) even if the time measured by the timer exceeds the predetermined time. The notification unit is operated in the third notification state.

Next, the operation of the switching system of this embodiment will be described. In addition, in the switch system In the first switching device 1a, 1b, and 1c, the identification ID of the second switching device 2 is registered, and the second switching device 2 sets the plurality of first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, 1c) to be controlled by the second switching device 2. Identify the ID.

Each of the first switching devices 1 switches the lighting and the turning-off of the corresponding lighting fixture 3 in response to the operation of the finger tapping the operation area 41 (click operation or double-click operation), and switches the dimming level in response to the double-click operation at the time of lighting. .

Here, according to the program diagram of FIG. 3, for example, when the vehicle is going out, the lighting device 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) of the rooms R1, R2, and R3 is turned off together using the second switching device 2 provided in the porch E1. Explain.

When the user performs a tap operation in the operation area 51 of the second switching device 2, the signal processing unit 21 of the second switching device 2 determines that the light-off operation is performed based on the detection result of the touch sensor 22. When it is determined that the light-off operation is performed, the signal processing unit 21 sets a control command (light-off command) for turning off the lighting fixture 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) from the wireless communication unit 23 to all of the first switching devices 1 (1a). , 1b, 1c) wireless transmission (broadcast transmission) (processing S1 of Fig. 3). Further, the signal processing unit 21 causes the LED 24 to blink (the first notification state) by the control drive circuit 24a, and notifies the user that the light-off operation has been received. In the normal case, the signal processing unit 21 controls the drive circuit 24a to display the position of the second switching device 2 by the illumination of the LED 24, for example, in a green light (general state).

When the signal processing unit 11 of each of the first switching devices 1a, 1b, and 1c receives the light-off command transmitted wirelessly from the second switching device 2, the respective lighting fixtures 3a, 3b, and 3c are turned off (processing S2 of FIG. 3). , S3, S4).

The signal processing unit 11 of the first switching device 1a, from the time when the light-off control is performed, the response time t1 set in response to the identification ID of the own device, and the response signal indicating the end of the light-off is from the wireless communication unit 16 The second switching device 2 is wirelessly transmitted (processing S5 of FIG. 3).

Further, the signal processing unit 11 of the first switching device 1b, from the time point when the light-off control is performed, passes the waiting time t2 set in response to the identification ID of the own device, and the reply signal indicating the end of the light-off is from the wireless communication unit. 16 is wirelessly transmitted to the second switching device 2 (processing S6 of Fig. 3).

Further, the signal processing unit 11 of the first switching device 1c, from the time point when the light-off control is performed, passes the waiting time t3 set in response to the identification ID of the own device, and the reply signal indicating the end of the light-off is from the wireless communication unit. 16 is wirelessly transmitted to the second switching device 2 (processing S7 of Fig. 3). Further, the above-described waiting times t1, t2, and t3 are set, for example, by the time when the number of the first line of the identification ID is multiplied by the predetermined coefficient.

After the wireless communication unit 23 of the second switching device 2 wirelessly transmits the light-off command, it waits for the reception of the reply signal from the first switching device 1 (1a, 1b, 1c), and the wireless communication unit 23 receives the response signal as soon as it receives the reply signal. The reply signal is output to the signal processing unit 21. When the first switching device 1 (1a, 1b, 1c) of all the automatic control targets receives the reply signal (processing S8 of FIG. 3), the signal processing unit 21 drives the drive circuit 24a to turn the LED 24 in green ( In the second notification state, all of the lighting fixtures 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) are notified that the lighting has been turned off (processing S9 in Fig. 3). Further, the signal processing unit 21 may drive the drive circuit 25a to sound a notification sound (for example, "哔, 哔", etc.) from the buzzer 25, thereby notifying that all the lighting fixtures 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) are turned off. The situation.

Further, when the signal processing unit 21 cannot receive the reply signal from all of the first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, 1c) until a predetermined time (for example, one second) has elapsed since the transmission of the light-off command, the drive circuit 24a is driven. The LED 24 is driven to flash at a high speed (a shorter period than when the light is turned off) (third notification state). Thereby, the user can be notified that the lighting fixtures 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) are not turned off due to a communication error or the like.

As described above, the switching system of the present embodiment includes a plurality of first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, 1c) and a second switching device 2. The plurality of first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, 1c) are provided corresponding to the plurality of lighting fixtures 3 (3a, 3b, 3c). The plurality of first switching devices 1 respectively correspond to at least one of the plurality of lighting fixtures 3 (3a, 3b, 3c).

Each of the plurality of first switching devices 1 includes a first operation input unit, a lighting control unit, and a first wireless communication unit (wireless communication unit 16) that performs wireless communication. The first operation input unit is configured by the touch sensor 12 and the signal processing unit 11, and receives an operation for switching the lighting and turning off of the corresponding lighting fixture 3. The lighting control unit is configured by the signal processing unit 11 and the phase control circuit 13, and controls the lighting and turning off of the corresponding lighting fixture 3 in response to the operation received by the first operation input unit and the control command received by the first wireless communication unit.

The second switching device 2 includes a second operation input unit, a second wireless communication unit (wireless communication unit 23) that performs wireless communication, and a notification unit. The second operation input unit includes a touch sensor 22 and a signal processing unit 21, and receives a plurality of lighting fixtures 3 (3a, 3b) for corresponding to the plurality of first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, 1c). 3c) Turn off the light and turn off the light. The notification unit is composed of an LED 24 (and a buzzer 25), and notifies that the plurality of lighting fixtures 3 (3a, 3b, 3c) are turned off.

When the second operation input unit receives the light-off operation, the second switching device 2 causes the second wireless communication unit to turn off the control command (light-off command) for turning off the plurality of lighting devices 3 (3a, 3b, 3c). The plurality of first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, 1c) are transmitted. In each of the first switching devices 1, when the first wireless communication unit receives the control command (lighting off command) transmitted from the second wireless communication unit, the lighting control unit turns off the corresponding lighting device 3 and turns off the display. The end reply signal is sent back from the first wireless communication unit to the second switching device 2. In the second wireless communication unit, when the entire first switching device 1 (1a, 1b, 1c) receives the reply signal, the second switching device 2 turns off all the lighting devices 3 (3a, 3b, 3c). The case is notified by the notification department.

As a result, when the second operation input unit of the second switching device 2 receives the light-off operation, the second wireless communication unit wirelessly transmits the light-off command. In each of the first switching devices 1, when the first wireless communication unit receives the light-off command, the lighting control unit turns off the corresponding lighting fixture 3. Therefore, only one of the second switching devices 2 can be turned off, and the plurality of lighting fixtures 3 corresponding to the plurality of first switching devices 1 can be turned off together, even when the number of the lighting fixtures 3 is large. The operation of turning off the plurality of lighting fixtures 3 together is simply performed. In addition, the user uses the second When the switch device 2 is turned off, it is possible to confirm that all of the lighting fixtures 3 are turned off by the notification from the notification unit. Therefore, the user can confirm all the lighting fixtures without moving from the place where the second switching device 2 is provided. 3 The situation of turning off the lights. In addition, immediately after the light-off operation, the notification unit is notified that all of the lighting fixtures 3 have been turned off, and all of the first switching devices 1 receive a response indicating that the lighting of the corresponding lighting fixture 3 has ended. After the signal, the notification unit is notified that all of the lighting fixtures 3 have been turned off, so that it is possible to easily confirm that all of the lighting fixtures 3 cannot be turned off due to a communication error or the like. Further, since the first switching device 1 and the second switching device 2 perform wireless communication, there is no need to perform wiring by the line therebetween, and therefore, it is also possible to easily respond to the addition of the first switching device 1.

Further, in the switch system of the present embodiment, when the second operation input unit receives the light-off operation, the second switching device 2 causes the notification unit to operate in the first notification state. When the second switching device 2 receives the reply signal from all of the plurality of first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, 1c), the notification unit operates in the second notification state (different from the first notification state). Further, in the second switching device 2, at least one of the plurality of first switching devices 1 (1a, 1b, 1c) does not receive the reply signal within a predetermined time after the transmission of the control command, so that the notification portion is The third notification state differs from the third notification state.

Thereby, the user can easily confirm that all the lighting fixtures 3 are turned off (the second switching device 2 receives the reply signal from all the first switching devices 1), and cannot be all due to communication errors or the like. The case where the lighting fixture 3 is turned off.

Further, the first switching device 1 used in the switch system of the present embodiment is constituted by a wall switch including a body 40 that is used in a state of being attached to a wall surface. In the same manner, the second switching device 2 used in the switch system of the present embodiment is constituted by a wall switch including a body 50 that is used in a state of being attached to a wall surface.

Since the first switch device 1 and the second switch device 2 are configured by the wall switch as described above, the first switch device 1 and the second switch device 2 can be used in a state in which they are attached to the wall surface. In addition, the operation of turning off the plurality of lighting fixtures 3 together can be easily performed as described above, and the notification section after the self-extinguishing operation can be performed. In the case where the notification that all the lighting fixtures 3 have been turned off is not performed, it is possible to easily confirm that all of the lighting fixtures 3 cannot be turned off due to a communication error or the like.

Further, a plurality of lighting fixtures 3 may be provided to one of the first switching devices 1. In this case, when the first switching device 1 receives the control command for turning off the lighting fixture 3 from the second switching device 2, the corresponding plurality of lighting fixtures 3 are turned off together.

1 (1a, 1b, 1c) ‧ ‧ first switching device

2‧‧‧2nd switchgear

3‧‧‧Lighting appliances

11, 21‧‧‧ Signal Processing Department

12, 22‧‧‧ touch sensor

13‧‧‧ phase control circuit

14, 24‧‧‧Lighting diode (LED)

14a, 15a, 24a, 25a‧‧‧ drive circuits

15, 25‧‧‧ buzzer

16, 23‧‧‧Wireless Communications Department

16a, 23a‧‧‧Antenna

17, 26‧‧‧ memory

18, 27‧‧‧ Power Circuit

18a, 27a‧‧‧AC/DC converter

18b, 27b‧‧‧LDO (Low DropOut) regulator

SW1‧‧‧Switching components

Claims (4)

A switching system includes: a plurality of first switching devices each having: a first operation input unit that receives an operation for switching a lighting device for turning on and off; and a first wireless communication unit that performs wireless communication; The lighting control unit controls the lighting and turning off of the corresponding lighting fixture according to the operation received by the first operation input unit and the control command received by the first wireless communication unit; and the second switching device includes: (2) an operation input unit configured to receive a light-off operation of turning off a plurality of lighting fixtures corresponding to the plurality of first switching devices; a second wireless communication unit performing wireless communication; and a notification unit for the plurality of lighting fixtures When the second operation input unit receives the light-off operation, the second wireless communication unit transmits a control command for turning off the plurality of lighting devices to the plurality of first switching devices. In each of the plurality of first switching devices, when the first wireless communication unit receives the control command transmitted from the second wireless communication unit, the lighting control unit The lighting device is turned off, and a reply signal indicating that the light-off is completed is transmitted from the first wireless communication unit to the second switching device; and the second wireless communication unit receives the response from the plurality of first switching devices. In the signal, the second switching device notifies the entire lighting fixture that the plurality of lighting fixtures are turned off by the notification unit. The switch system according to claim 1, wherein the second switching device causes the notification unit to operate in a first notification state when the second operation input unit receives the light-off operation; When the switch device receives the reply signal, the notification unit operates in the second notification state; and at least one of the plurality of first switch devices does not receive the predetermined time after the control command is transmitted. When the signal is replied, the notification unit is caused to operate in the third notification state. A switch system according to the first or second aspect of the invention, characterized in that the switch body is used in a state of being attached to a wall surface, the first operation input unit, and the The first wireless communication unit and the lighting control unit constitute the first switching device. A switch system according to the first or second aspect of the invention, comprising: a switch body that is used in a state of being mounted on a wall surface, the second operation input unit, the second wireless communication unit, and The notification unit constitutes the second switching device.