TWI813891B - User interface device and parameter setting method - Google Patents

Abstract

The user interface device (50) has a display unit (51) that displays a first parameter regarding the state of the lighting fixture (10) and the image projection device (30) capable of projecting patterns when emitting light, that is, when the lighting fixture (10 ) and the first parameter shared by the image projection device (30). Furthermore, the user interface device (50) includes a setting unit (53) that accepts the setting of the first parameter.

Description

How to set user interface devices and parameters

The present invention relates to a user interface device and a parameter setting method in a lighting system equipped with lighting fixtures and image projection equipment.

Conventional technology, for example, uses image projection equipment such as projectors to project patterns (still images or moving images) in indoor spaces such as stores, or adjusts brightness or color temperature using lighting fixtures to present the space. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a lighting device that is provided with a control means that controls a light source, a projector, an image projected from the projector, and a lighting scene that matches the environment of the image in a coordinated manner.

[Prior technical literature]

[Patent Document]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-186118

When a lighting space is presented by controlling both lighting fixtures and image projection equipment, in order to provide a unified lighting space, the lighting state of the image projection equipment that projects a pattern and the state of emitting illumination light are adjusted separately. The state of lighting fixtures when they emit light. Therefore, in a lighting space exhibition, for example, experts familiar with lighting design will repeatedly perform the process of "adjusting the lighting conditions of each lighting fixture and image projection equipment through user interface devices, etc., and then confirming the adjusted lighting space." Homework. However, people who set up lighting fixtures and image projection equipment are not necessarily experts who are familiar with lighting design. If the settings are done by people who are not familiar with lighting fixtures and image projection equipment, the setting operation may be difficult or complicated and time-consuming. problem.

The present invention considers the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology and provides a user interface device that can easily display a lighting space.

A user interface device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a display unit that displays a first parameter regarding the lighting state of a lighting fixture and an image projection device capable of projecting a pattern, that is, when the lighting fixture and the image projection device are capable of projecting a pattern, A first parameter common to the equipment; and a setting part that accepts the setting of the aforementioned first parameter.

Furthermore, the parameter setting method in one aspect of the present invention includes a display step of displaying the first parameter regarding the lighting state of the lighting fixture and the image projection device capable of projecting the pattern, that is, the lighting fixture and the image projection device capable of projecting the pattern. A first parameter common to the aforementioned image projection equipment; and a setting step that accepts the setting of the aforementioned first parameter.

According to the user interface device of the present invention, the lighting space can be easily displayed.

10:Lighting fixtures

11:Light source unit

12:Light up the circuit

13:Communication Department

14:Control Department

15:Memory Department

30:Image projection equipment

31:Projection Department

31a:Light source part

31b: Optical system

31c: Light modulation part

31d: Projection Department

32: Ministry of Communications

33:Control Department

34:Memory Department

50:User interface device

51:Display part

52:Selection Department

53: Setting Department

54:Control Department

55:Communication Department

56:Memory Department

70:Controller

71: Ministry of Communications

72:Control Department

73:Memory department

74: Clock circuit

100:Lighting system

[Fig. 1] Fig. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of the lighting system in the embodiment.

[Fig. 2] Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the structure of the lighting system in the embodiment.

[Fig. 3] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of scene information.

[Fig. 4] Fig. 4 is a flowchart of operation example 1 of the user interface device in the embodiment.

[Fig. 5] Fig. 5 (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of an image of the user interface device in the embodiment.

[Fig. 6] Fig. 6 is a flowchart of operation example 2 of the user interface device in the embodiment.

[Fig. 7] Fig. 7 (a) and (b) are diagrams showing another example of an image of the user interface device in the embodiment.

[Fig. 8] Fig. 8 (a) and (b) are diagrams showing another example of an image of the user interface device in the embodiment.

[Fig. 9] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing the appearance of the user interface device in Modification 1 of the embodiment.

[Fig. 10] Fig. 10 is a diagram showing the appearance of the user interface device in Modification 2 of the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the embodiments described below all represent general or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, structural elements, arrangement positions and connection forms of the structural elements, steps, the order of the steps, etc. shown in the following embodiments are examples and are not intended to limit the present invention.

Furthermore, each picture is a schematic diagram and is not a strict illustration. In addition, in each drawing, substantially the same components are assigned the same symbols, and repeated descriptions may be omitted or simplified.

(implementation type)

Next, the lighting system in this embodiment will be described.

[Constitution of lighting system]

First, the structure of the lighting system in this embodiment will be described using FIGS. 1 and 2 .

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of the lighting system 100 in this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the structure of the lighting system 100 in this embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the lighting system 100 includes: a lighting fixture 10; an image projection device 30 capable of projecting patterns; a user interface device 50; and a controller 70. Although the drawings are omitted, the lighting fixture 10 , the image projection device 30 , the user interface device 50 and the controller 70 each obtain power for operation from an internal power source such as a battery or an external power source. The lighting system 100 is installed in an indoor space such as a commercial facility, a hotel, a restaurant, or a toilet.

The lighting fixture 10 is, for example, a lighting fixture such as a downlight installed on a ceiling indoors. The lighting fixture 10 does not have the function of projecting a pattern but emits illumination light. The illuminating light of the lighting fixture 10 is, for example, white light, but is not limited to white light. In FIG. 1 , the number of lighting fixtures 10 included in the lighting system 100 is two, but is not limited to two, and may be one, or three or more.

The image projection device 30 projects a pattern onto the illumination surface of the provided space. In the lighting system 100, the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are arranged in the same space, and the lighting fixture 10 also emits illumination light in the space where the image projection device 30 projects a pattern. In FIG. 1 , the number of image projection devices 30 provided in the lighting system 100 is 2, but is not limited to 2, and may be 1, or may be 3 or more.

Moreover, the space where the image projection device 30 is installed may be an outdoor space. That is, the image projection device 30 can be installed outdoors to project patterns.

The projected shape of the projected pattern is, for example, a circle as shown in FIG. 1 , but is not limited thereto and may be a shape other than a circle such as a square or a rectangle, a triangle, a polygon, an ellipse, a drop shape, or a star.

The user interface device 50 accepts settings related to the lighting state and the lighting state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . In other words, the user interface device 50 is a user interface device used for setting the lighting system 100 . The lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 operate according to the lighting state and lighting state set by the user interface device 50 . The user interface device 50 is, for example, a tablet computer or or touch panel terminals such as smartphones. The user interface device 50 may be a wall-mounted controller, a wall-mounted switch, or a computer. For example, the user can set parameters related to the lighting status of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 by operating the user interface device 50 , and then use the setting content to operate the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 , or register the setting content. . The user interface device 50 transmits the accepted setting information to the controller 70 .

The controller 70 controls the operations of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . Specifically, the controller 70 transmits control signals for controlling the lighting state and the lighting state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 .

Each component of the lighting system 100 will be described in detail below.

[lighting fixtures]

As shown in FIG. 2 , the lighting fixture 10 includes: a light source unit 11; a lighting circuit 12; a communication unit 13; a control unit 14; and a memory unit 15. The lighting fixture 10 is different from the image projection device 30 in that it does not include an image element or the like described below. That is, the lighting fixture 10 does not have the function of projecting a pattern.

The light source unit 11 has a light source and emits illumination light. Examples of light sources include LED (Light Emitting Diode), organic EL (Electro Luminescence), fluorescent lamps, and incandescent lamps. The light emitted by the light source is, for example, white light, but is not limited to white light. In addition, the light source unit 11 may have a plurality of light sources with different light colors. When the light source unit 11 has a plurality of light sources with different light colors, the control unit 14 can adjust the amount of current flowing to each light source to adjust the color of the illumination light of the light source unit 11 .

The lighting circuit 12 lights the light source unit 11 by supplying power to the light source unit 11 .

The communication unit 13 receives control signals from the controller 70 regarding the lighting state and the state of the light source unit 11 when emitting light. Specifically, the communication unit 13 is a communication module (communication circuit) for at least one of wired communication and wireless communication. Furthermore, the specifications of the communication performed by the communication unit 13 are not particularly limited. When the communication unit 13 performs wireless communication, communication standards such as specific low-power wireless, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or Wi-Fi (registered trademark) using frequencies allocated according to radio wave utilization in each country are used. When the communication unit 13 performs wired communication, it uses communication standards such as Ethernet (registered trademark) or DALI (registered trademark, Digital Addressable Lighting Interface, digital addressable lighting interface), or PWM (Pulse Width Modulation, pulse width modulation). Communication specifications for signals, etc.

The control unit 14 is a control device that controls the operation of the light source unit 11 by controlling the lighting circuit 12 . The control unit 14 controls the lighting state of the light source unit 11 such as turning on or off, and the lighting state such as dimming or color adjustment of the light source unit 11 in accordance with the control signal received from the communication unit 13 .

The control unit 14 is specifically implemented by a processor, a microcomputer, a dedicated circuit, or the like.

The memory unit 15 is a memory device that stores the control signal received by the communication unit 13 in advance. In addition, the storage unit 15 also stores programs executed by the control unit 14 and various data referenced or generated by the control unit 14 .

Specifically, the memory unit 15 is composed of a volatile memory device such as SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), or a magnetic disk, optical disk, or optical disk. It is realized by non-volatile memory devices such as magnetic disks or semiconductor memories.

Furthermore, when the lighting system 100 includes a plurality of lighting fixtures 10 , each lighting fixture 10 may have the same specifications, or each lighting fixture 10 may have different specifications.

[Image projection equipment]

As shown in FIG. 2 , the image projection device 30 includes a projection unit 31; a communication unit 32; a control unit 33; and a storage unit 34.

The projection unit 31 projects a pattern in the space where the image projection device 30 is installed. For example, the projection unit 31 uses the content data stored in the storage unit 34 to project a pattern in the space. In this specification, the pattern may be a pattern of either a still image or a moving image. For example, when the pattern is a still image, the structure of the image projection device 30 can be easily simplified. In addition, in this specification, the content data is the still image or moving image data of the pattern to be projected.

In addition, the pattern may be a monochromatic pattern such as a monochrome painting. In this way, since the pattern is represented by a single color such as a monochrome painting, it is possible to create a space with a natural impression. In addition, by using a monochromatic pattern such as a monochrome painting, the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 can easily share parameters regarding the state of light emission.

In addition, the pattern may be a pattern with nature-themed content such as light in the forest, water surface, etc. In this way, people in the space where the performance is performed can feel nature.

The projection unit 31 includes a light source unit 31a, an optical system 31b, a light modulation unit 31c, and a projection unit 31d.

The light source part 31a is a light source which has a light emitting part, a drive circuit, etc., and emits white light, for example. Specifically, the light source unit 31a is a light source using a discharge lamp or a solid-state light-emitting element such as an LED, a semiconductor laser, an organic EL, or an inorganic EL. Furthermore, the light emitted by the light source unit 31a is not limited to white light. In addition, the light source part 31a may be a color-adjustable light source.

The optical system 31b is an optical system for guiding the light emitted by the light source part 31a to the light modulation part 31c. The optical system 31b is, for example, a single-plate optical system used in projectors and the like, but may also be a three-plate optical system used in projectors and the like. Specifically, the optical system 31b includes various lenses (collimator lenses, integrator lenses, and condenser lenses, etc.), various lenses (reflecting mirrors, beam splitters), and optical components such as polarization beam splitters.

The light modulation part 31c modulates the light from the light source part 31a in accordance with the pattern projected by the projection part 31. In other words, the light modulation part 31c converts the light guided to the light modulation part 31c by the optical system 31b into light according to the pattern and then outputs it. The light modulation unit 31c is specifically an image element such as a transmissive liquid crystal panel, but may also be other image elements such as a micromirror array or a reflective liquid crystal panel. Furthermore, when a three-panel optical system is used as the optical system 31b, the light modulation unit 31c is composed of three transmission-type liquid crystal panels.

The projection part 31d emits modulated light. The projection part 31d is specifically a projection lens which projects light to a target object.

The communication unit 32 receives control signals from the controller 70 regarding the lighting state and the state of the projection unit 31 when emitting light. Specifically, the communication unit 32 is a communication module (communication circuit) for at least one of wired communication and wireless communication, just like the communication unit 13 .

The control unit 33 is a control device that controls the lighting state of the projection unit 31 such as lighting and extinguishing, and controls the lighting state of the projection unit 31 such as projection conditions. The control unit 33 controls the lighting state and the lighting state of the projection unit 31 based on the control signal received from the communication unit 32 . The control unit 33 performs image processing, for example, by controlling the operation of the projection unit 31 or the content data stored in the storage unit 34, thereby controlling the state of the projection unit 31 when emitting light.

The control unit 33 is specifically implemented by a processor, a microcomputer, a dedicated circuit, or the like.

The memory unit 34 is a memory device that stores programs executed by the control unit 33 and various data referenced or generated by the control unit 33 in advance. In addition, the storage unit 34 can store content data used for pattern projection.

Specifically, the memory unit 34 can be implemented by a volatile memory device such as SRAM or DRAM, or a non-volatile memory device such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory.

Furthermore, when the lighting system 100 is provided with multiple image projection devices 30, each image projection device 30 may have the same specifications, or each image projection device 30 may have different specifications.

[User Interface Device]

As shown in FIG. 2 , the user interface device 50 includes: a display unit 51; a selection unit 52; a setting unit 53; a control unit 54; a communication unit 55; and a memory unit 56.

The display unit 51 displays a first parameter regarding the state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light, that is, a first parameter common to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . The first parameter is used to set the state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light. The setting of the first parameter can be applied to both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . In this way, by setting the common first parameter in the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30, the atmosphere of the lighting space can be changed without changing the contents of the image projection device 30 or the like.

The first parameter includes, for example, at least one of brightness, color temperature, and light color. The first parameter may include at least one of color temperature and light color. Thereby, the color of the light emitted by the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 can be easily set.

In addition, the display unit 51 displays a second parameter that is different from the first parameter and relates to the state of the image projection device 30 when emitting light, that is, a second parameter specific to the image projection device 30 . For example, the second parameter is a parameter related to the conditions when the image projection device 30 projects. The second parameter is used for the pattern projected by the image projection device 30 The setting of the appearance of the irradiated surface. The second parameter includes, for example, at least one of contrast, zoom, focus, aspect ratio, and content.

Furthermore, the display unit 51 can display possible options for the target device to which the setting of the first parameter is applied.

The display unit 51 is specifically composed of a display such as a touch panel display, a display panel, a display tool, a printed matter, or the like. The display unit 51 may be configured such that the display changes like a monitor, or may be configured such that the display does not change like a display panel. In addition, the display unit 51 displays the first parameter by a single device or displays the first parameter by a piece of software installed in the user interface device 50 .

The selection unit 52 accepts selection of the target device to which the setting is applied among the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . For example, the selection unit 52 accepts selection of a target device to which the setting of the first parameter is applied, among the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . The selection unit 52 can simultaneously accept the selection of both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as the target device. In addition, the selection unit 52 can accept the selection of scenes described below.

The selection unit 52 is specifically composed of a touch panel such as a touch panel display or physical buttons.

The setting unit 53 accepts settings of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . For example, the setting unit 53 accepts the setting of the first parameter. In addition, the setting unit 53 can accept the setting of the second parameter. In addition, the setting unit 53 can accept lighting fixtures The lighting state of the tool 10 and the image projection device 30 is set. In addition, the setting unit 53 can accept the setting of a calendar that determines the control method of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 according to the time period. The setting accepted by the setting unit 53 is applied to the target device selected by the selecting unit 52 . For example, the settings accepted by the setting unit 53 are transmitted to the controller 70 as setting information, and are applied to the lighting fixture 10 selected as the target device and the selected image projection device 30 . In addition, for example, the settings accepted by the setting unit 53 are stored in the memory unit 56 and registered as scene information described later, thereby being applied to the target device.

Specifically, the setting unit 53 is configured by a touch panel such as a touch panel display or physical buttons.

Moreover, the display part 51, the selection part 52, and the setting part 53 may be integrally comprised by a touch panel display etc., or may be comprised separately.

The control unit 54 transmits the settings accepted by the setting unit 53 as setting information through the communication unit 55 toward the controller 70 .

In addition, the control unit 54 may store the settings accepted by the setting unit 53 in the storage unit 56 . Specifically, the settings accepted by the setting unit 53 may be stored in the memory unit 56 as identification information corresponding to the lighting mode of the lighting system 100 . For example, the settings accepted by the setting unit 53 are associated with a scene corresponding to the lighting aspect of the lighting system 100 , and are stored in the memory unit 56 as scene information. That is, the control unit 54 stores the settings accepted by the setting unit 53 in the storage unit 56 and registers them as scene information.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of scene information. As shown in FIG. 3 , as the scene information, the scene, the target device, the setting of the first parameter and the setting of the second parameter are associated. FIG. 3 shows brightness and color temperature as examples of the first parameter, and shows contrast (corresponding to the above-mentioned contrast) and content as examples of the second parameter. For example, the control unit 54 transmits the scene selection result or the setting information associated with the selected scene through the communication unit 55 toward the controller 70 according to the selection of the scene by the selection unit 52 .

Moreover, when the display part 51, the selection part 52, and the setting part 53 have displays, such as a touch panel display, the control part 54 controls the content displayed on the display.

The control unit 54 is specifically implemented by a processor, a microcomputer, a dedicated circuit, or the like.

The communication unit 55 transmits the setting information regarding the setting accepted by the setting unit 53 to the controller 70 . Specifically, like the communication unit 13 , the communication unit 55 is a communication module (communication circuit) for at least one of wired communication and wireless communication.

The storage unit 56 is a storage device in which the program executed by the control unit 54 is stored. In addition, the storage unit 56 stores various data referenced or created by the control unit 54. In addition, the storage unit 56 can store the setting information and scene information accepted by the setting unit 53 . The memory unit 56 is specifically implemented by a volatile memory device such as SRAM or DRAM, or a non-volatile memory device such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory.

[Controller]

As shown in FIG. 2 , the controller 70 includes a communication unit 71 , a control unit 72 , a memory unit 73 , and a clock circuit 74 .

The communication unit 71 receives the setting information of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 from the user interface device 50 . Furthermore, the control signals of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are transmitted to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . Specifically, like the communication unit 13 , the communication unit 71 is a communication module (communication circuit) for at least one of wired communication and wireless communication.

The control unit 72 stores the setting information received by the communication unit 71 in the storage unit 73 . The control unit 72 controls the operations of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 based on the setting information stored in the storage unit 73 . More specifically, the control unit 72 generates a control signal based on the setting information stored in the storage unit 73 , and then transmits the generated control signal through the communication unit 71 toward the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . The control unit 72 can generate a control signal according to the scene information. In addition, the control unit 72 can control the operations of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 according to the time period based on the calendar information stored in the storage unit 73 . In addition, calendar information and scene information can be associated, and scenes can be switched according to time periods.

The control unit 72 is specifically implemented by a processor, a microcomputer, a dedicated circuit, or the like.

The storage unit 73 is a storage device in which the setting information received by the communication unit 71 is stored. The setting information may include setting information of the lighting state and the state of emitting light of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . The setting information may also include calendar information regarding the operations of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . Also, remember The memory unit 73 can store the scene information shown in FIG. 3 . In addition, the memory unit 73 may also store programs executed by the control unit 72 and various data referenced or generated by the control unit 72 .

Specifically, the memory unit 73 is implemented by a volatile memory device such as SRAM or DRAM, or a non-volatile memory device such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory.

The clock circuit 74 calculates the date and time, and provides the date and time to the control unit 72 for reference in order to perform control in accordance with the calendar information.

[User Interface Device Action]

Next, an operation example of the user interface device 50 in the lighting system 100 of this embodiment will be described. In the following operation example, a case where the user interface device 50 is a touch panel terminal having a touch panel display will be described. That is, in the following operation example, the case where the display part 51, the selection part 52, and the setting part 53 of the user interface device 50 are integrated with a touch panel display is demonstrated.

(1) Operation example 1

First, operation example 1 of the user interface device 50 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of operation example 1 of the user interface device 50 . FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of a method for setting parameters related to the lighting state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 by the user interface device 50 .

First, as shown in FIG. 4 , the selection unit 52 accepts selection of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as target devices to which the setting is applied ( S11 ). The selection unit 52 becomes the recipient in one selection operation. The lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are both selected as target devices. The display unit 51 displays possible options for the target device to which the preset application is applied, and the user selects the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as the target device to be set from among the displayed possible options for the target device. .

Then, when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30, the display unit 51 displays the first parameter common to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 and the second parameter specific to the image projection device 30 (S12) . This allows users to easily identify the parameters that can be set.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an image on the touch panel display of the user interface device 50 when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as target devices. FIG. 5 shows changes in the image when both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are selected as target devices. In FIG. 5 , as possible options of the target device, the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are respectively displayed as icons. First, the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the lighting fixture 10 corresponding to the icon A-1 and the image projection device 30 corresponding to the icon B-1 surrounded by a dotted frame (FIG. 5(a)). When the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the lighting fixture 10 corresponding to the icon A-1 and the image projection device 30 corresponding to the icon B-1, the display unit 51 displays the first parameter and the second parameter on the right side of the image ((b in FIG. 5 )). In (b) of FIG. 5 , brightness and color temperature are displayed as the first parameter, and content and contrast (corresponding to the above-mentioned contrast) are displayed as the second parameter.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4 , the setting unit 53 accepts the setting of the first parameter (S13). Then, when the second parameter is not set (NO in S14), the setting of the first parameter is applied to the lighting fixture 10 selected as the target device and the selected image projection device 30 (S15). In this way, by using the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection The device 30 applies the same setting of the first parameter, and can easily form a lighting space in which the light emitted by the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 is adjusted.

When the second parameter is set (YES in S14), the setting unit 53 accepts the setting of the second parameter (S16). Then, the setting of the first parameter is applied to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 selected as the target device, and the setting of the second parameter is applied to the image projection device 30 selected as the target device (S17).

In step S15 or step S17, the settings accepted by the setting unit 53 are transmitted, for example, as setting information by the communication unit 55 toward the controller 70, thereby being applied to the lighting fixture 10 selected as the target device and the selected image projection device 30. . The controller 70 transmits the control signal generated according to the received setting information to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 to control the operations of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . That is, the setting accepted by the setting unit 53 is applied to the lighting fixture 10 selected as the target device and the selected image projection device 30 by operating the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 .

In addition, for example, the settings accepted by the setting unit 53 are stored in the memory unit 56 as setting information, for example, registered as scene information, and are thereby applied to the lighting fixture 10 selected as the target device and the selected image projection device 30. Thereby, when the scene registered by the selection unit 52 is selected, the lighting state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 is controlled based on the setting information associated with the registered scene.

As described above, in the operation example 1 of the user interface device 50 , the display unit 51 displays the first parameter common to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 , and the setting unit 53 accepts the setting of the first parameter.

Thereby, when the user interface device 50 accepts the settings of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 , the user can identify the first parameter shared by the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . In other words, the user can identify the first parameter in the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 without individually confirming the first parameter, so the user can easily set the state of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light. In addition, the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 do not need to display the first parameter individually, so the number of displayed first parameters can be reduced, and the user interface device 50 can be reduced in size.

Furthermore, in Operation Example 1, when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as target devices at the same time, the setting of the first parameter accepted by the setting unit 53 is applied to the selected lighting fixture 10 and the selected image. Projection equipment 30.

Thereby, the first parameters of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are not set individually, and the procedures for setting the related first parameters are reduced. Therefore, the user can more easily set the states of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light.

(2) Operation example 2

Next, operation example 2 of the user interface device 50 will be described. In the operation example 1, the case where both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are selected as the target devices will be described. However, the target devices may be selected according to the purpose. In Operation Example 2, the operation of the display unit 51 when the target device is selected is explained. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of operation example 2 of the user interface device 50 .

As shown in FIG. 6 , the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the target device to which the setting is applied (S21). At this time, the display unit 51 displays possible options for the target device to which the setting is applied. In the selection of step S21, when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device (YES in S22), the display unit 51 displays the first parameter and the second parameter (S23). At this time, regardless of whether the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the lighting fixture 10 , when the selection of the image projection device 30 is accepted, the display unit 51 displays the first parameter and the second parameter.

For example, when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as the target device, as described above, the image of the touch panel display of the user interface device 50 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed.

7 is a diagram showing an example of an image on the touch panel display of the user interface device 50 when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of only the image projection device 30 as the target device. FIG. 7 shows changes in the image when only the image projection device 30 is selected as the target device. In FIG. 7 , as possible options of the target device, the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are respectively displayed as icons. First, the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the image projection device 30 that is surrounded by a dotted frame and corresponds to the icons B-1 and B-2 (FIG. 7(a)). When the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the image projection device 30 corresponding to the icons B-1 and B-2, the first parameter and the second parameter are displayed on the right side of the image ((b) in FIG. 7). In addition, in (a) of FIG. 7 , the number of devices that the selection unit 52 accepts for selection is not limited, and the selection unit 52 can accept the selection of only one of the image projection devices 30 corresponding to the icons B-1 and B-2. . In this manner, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7 , when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 displays the first parameter and the second parameter.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6 , in the selection of step S21 , the selection unit 52 does not accept the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device and accepts the selection of the lighting fixture 10 (“No” in S22 and “NO” in S24 "Yes"), the display unit 51 displays the first parameter and does not display the second parameter (S25).

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an image of the touch panel display of the user interface device 50 when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of only the lighting fixture 10 as the target device. FIG. 8 shows changes in the image when only the lighting fixture 10 is selected as the target device. In FIG. 8 , as possible options of the target device, the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are respectively displayed as icons. For example, when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of only the lighting fixture 10 as the target device, an image of the touch panel display of the user interface device 50 as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed. First, the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the lighting fixture 10 that is surrounded by a dotted frame and corresponds to the icons A-1 and A-2 (FIG. 8(a)). When the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the lighting fixture 10 corresponding to the icons A-1 and A-2, the first parameter is displayed on the right side of the image ((b) in FIG. 8). Furthermore, in (a) of FIG. 8 , the number of devices that the selection unit 52 accepts for selection is not limited, and the selection unit 52 can accept the selection of only one of the lighting fixtures 10 corresponding to the icons A-1 and A-2.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6 , in the selection of step S21 , the selection unit 52 does not accept the selection of the image projection device 30 and the selection of the lighting fixture 10 (“NO” in S22 and “NO” in S24 ), the display unit 51 does not display the first parameter and the second parameter (S26).

In step S23 or step S25, the first parameter and the second parameter displayed are used to set the states of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light, just like the operation example 1.

As described above, in the operation example 2 of the user interface device 50 , when the selection unit 52 does not accept the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 does not display the second parameter. Furthermore, when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 displays both the first parameter and the second parameter. Thereby, since parameters irrelevant to the selected target device are not displayed, the user can easily recognize parameters that are the target of setting.

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As described above, the user interface device 50 includes the display unit 51 that displays the first parameter common to the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 capable of projecting patterns. The first parameter is a parameter related to the state of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when they emit light. Furthermore, the user interface device 50 includes a setting unit 53 that accepts the setting of the first parameter.

Thereby, when the user interface device 50 accepts the settings of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 , the user can identify the first parameter shared by the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . In other words, the user can identify the first parameter in the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 without individually confirming the first parameter. As a result, since the user's procedures for confirming the first parameter can be reduced, the user can easily set the state of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light. Therefore, according to the user interface device 50, the lighting space can be easily displayed.

In addition, the first parameter may include at least one of brightness, color temperature, and light color.

Thereby, since brightness, color temperature and light color are the first parameters suitable for changing the atmosphere of the lighting space, the atmosphere of the lighting space can be easily set.

In addition, the user interface device 50 further includes a selection unit 52 that accepts selection of a target device to which the setting of the first parameter is applied. The selection unit 52 can simultaneously accept both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as targets. Equipment selection.

Thereby, although they are different types of equipment, both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 can be selected at the same time. Therefore, the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 can be set with one selection operation. Therefore, the user can more easily set the states of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light.

In addition, when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of both the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as the target device, the setting of the first parameter accepted by the setting unit 53 can be applied to the selected lighting fixture 10 and the selected image projection. Equipment 30.

Thereby, the first parameters of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 are not set individually, and the number of procedures for setting the first parameters is reduced. Therefore, the user can more easily set the states of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light.

In addition, the display unit 51 may display second parameters specific to the image projection device 30 that are different from the first parameters.

Thereby, the user interface device 50 can be realized that can also recognize the second parameter dedicated to the image projection device 30 .

Furthermore, the second parameter may include at least one of contrast, zoom, focus, aspect ratio, and content.

Thereby, since contrast, zoom, focus, aspect ratio and content are the second parameters suitable for changing the atmosphere of the lighting space, the atmosphere of the lighting space can be easily set.

In addition, when the selection unit 52 does not accept the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 may not display the second parameter. In addition, when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 may display both the first parameter and the second parameter.

Accordingly, when the user does not select the image projection device 30 as the target device, the second parameters specific to the image projection device 30 are not displayed, and further, parameters unrelated to the selected target device are not displayed. Therefore, the parameters that the user wants to set become easy to recognize by the user. Therefore, the user can more easily set the states of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light.

In addition, the setting unit 53 may be configured by a touch panel or physical buttons.

In this way, since the user only needs to press the touch panel or physical buttons to set the operation, the setting operation can be easily performed.

In addition, the display unit 51 may display the first parameter by a single device or by displaying the first parameter by a piece of software.

Thereby, the user can more easily identify the first parameter.

Furthermore, the parameter setting method in the user interface device 50 includes a step of displaying the first parameter shared by the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 . Furthermore, the parameter setting method includes a setting step for accepting the setting of the first parameter.

Thereby, when accepting the settings of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 , the first parameter shared by the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 is recognized by the user. In other words, the user can recognize the first parameter in the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 without individually confirming the first parameter. As a result, since the user's procedures for confirming the first parameter can be reduced, the user can easily set the state of each of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 when emitting light. Therefore, according to the above parameter setting method, the lighting space can be easily displayed.

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The embodiments have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments.

In the above embodiment, when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the lighting fixture 10 or the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 displays the first parameter, but the invention is not limited to this. The display unit 51 can always display the first parameter.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when the selection unit 52 accepts the selection of the image projection device 30 as the target device, the display unit 51 displays the second parameter, but the second parameter does not need to be displayed. For example, the second parameter can be set by a setter that is different from the user interface device 50 and then be applied to the image projection device 30 .

Furthermore, in the operation examples 1 and 2 of the above-described embodiment, the user interface device 50 is a touch panel terminal having a touch panel display, but the invention is not limited thereto. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the appearance of the user interface device in Modification 1 of the embodiment. In addition, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the appearance of the user interface device in Modification 2 of the embodiment. The user interface device shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is, for example, embedded in a wall of a building or the like. The user interface device can be a wall-mounted controller as shown in Figure 9, or a wall-mounted switch as shown in Figure 10.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9 , the user interface device has a physical button that accepts the selection of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as the target device, and a physical button that accepts the numerical values of color temperature and brightness as the setting of the first parameter. Also, the physical button can be a sliding bar. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10 , for example, the user interface device has physical buttons for accepting the selection of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 as target devices, and physical buttons for accepting the selection of numerical values for setting the color temperature and brightness as the first parameters. button.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the scene information has been stored in the storage unit 56 of the user interface device 50, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting information accepted by the setting unit 53 of the user interface device 50 may be transmitted from the communication unit 55 and stored in the memory unit 73 of the controller 70 as scene information. At this time, the communication unit 71 receives information on the selection result of the scene from the user interface device 50, and the control unit 72 generates a control signal according to the setting information associated with the scene.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the controller 70 controls the operations of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30, but the invention is not limited to this. Any one of the lighting fixture 10 , the image projection device 30 and the user interface device 50 may have the function of each component of the controller 70 to control the operations of the lighting fixture 10 and the image projection device 30 .

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the display unit 51 of the user interface device 50 can further display a third parameter different from the first parameter and related to the state of the lighting fixture 10 when it emits light, that is, a third parameter specific to the lighting fixture 10 .

In addition, the optical system 31b described in the above embodiment is an example, and any optical system can be used in the image projection device 30. For example, when a blue LED or a blue laser is used as the light source of the light source unit 31a, an optical system using a phosphor roller may be used.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, each component such as the control unit may be configured by dedicated hardware or may be implemented by executing a software program suitable for each component. Each component can be realized by reading and executing a software program stored in a storage medium such as a hard disk or a semiconductor memory by a program execution unit such as a CPU or a processor.

In addition, each component may be a circuit (or integrated circuit). These circuits may be composed entirely of one circuit, or may be composed of individual circuits. In addition, these circuits may be general-purpose circuits or dedicated circuits.

In addition, the comprehensive or specific aspects of the present invention can be realized by systems, devices, methods, integrated circuits, computer programs, or non-transitory storage media such as computer-readable CD-ROMs. In addition, it can also be implemented by any combination of systems, devices, methods, integrated circuits, computer programs and non-transitory storage media. For example, the present invention can be implemented as a program for causing a computer to execute control performed by a control unit included in each component of the lighting system 100 .

In addition, the order of a plurality of processes in the operation of the lighting system 100 described in the above embodiment is an example. The order of multiple processes can be changed, and multiple processes can also be executed in parallel.

In addition, those skilled in the relevant fields can implement various modifications of each embodiment that are conceivable, or can be realized by arbitrarily combining the constituent elements and functions in each embodiment within the scope that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. The form is also included in the present invention.

10:Lighting fixtures

11:Light source unit

12:Light up the circuit

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14:Control Department

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32: Ministry of Communications

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52:Selection Department

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71: Ministry of Communications

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Claims (7)

A user interface device provided with a display unit that displays a first parameter regarding the lighting state of a lighting fixture and an image projection device capable of projecting a pattern of either a still image or a moving image, that is, in the aforementioned a first parameter common to the lighting fixture and the aforementioned image projection device; a setting unit that accepts the setting of the aforementioned first parameter; and a selection unit that accepts the selection of an object device to which the setting of the aforementioned first parameter is applied; the aforementioned first The parameter includes at least one of color temperature and light color; the display unit displays a second parameter specific to the image projection device that is different from the first parameter; and the selection unit does not accept the selection of the image projection device as the target device. , the display unit does not display the second parameter; when the selection unit accepts the selection of the image projection device as the target device, the display unit displays both the first parameter and the second parameter. The user interface device of claim 1 further includes: a selection unit that accepts selection of an object device to which the setting of the first parameter is applied, and the selection unit accepts both the lighting fixture and the image projection device at the same time As a selection of the aforementioned target devices. Such as the user interface device of claim 2, wherein When the selection unit accepts selection of both the lighting fixture and the image projection device as the target device, the setting of the first parameter accepted by the setting unit is applied to the selected lighting fixture and the selected image projection device. For example, the user interface device of claim 1, wherein the second parameter includes at least one of contrast, zoom, focus, aspect ratio and content. The user interface device of claim 1, wherein the setting part is composed of a touch panel or physical buttons. The user interface device of claim 1, wherein: the display unit displays the first parameter by a single device or displays the first parameter by a piece of software. A parameter setting method, which includes a display step of displaying a first parameter regarding the lighting state of a lighting fixture and an image projection device capable of projecting a pattern of either a still image or a moving image, that is, in the aforementioned A first parameter common to the lighting fixture and the aforementioned image projection device; a setting step that accepts the setting of the aforementioned first parameter; a selection step that accepts the selection of an object device to which the setting of the aforementioned first parameter is applied; the aforementioned first parameter Contains at least one of color temperature and light color; The aforementioned display step displays a second parameter specific to the aforementioned image projection device that is different from the aforementioned first parameter; when the aforementioned selection step does not accept the selection of the aforementioned image projection device as the aforementioned object device, the aforementioned display step does not display the aforementioned second parameter; When the selection step accepts the selection of the image projection device as the target device, the display step displays both the first parameter and the second parameter.

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