TWM506437U - Illumination detection device - Google Patents

Description

Illuminance detecting device

The present invention relates to an illuminance detecting device, and more particularly to an illuminance detecting device capable of adjusting the illuminance of a luminaire according to the illuminance measurement result.

As the energy crisis and non-nuclear homes are increasingly valued by the world, the concept of energy conservation has gradually become an important issue. Therefore, how to add a smart dimming mechanism to lighting products has been considered by various manufacturers in manufacturing and sales. The main direction of consideration.

The traditional wired or wireless illumination control technology is processed by an expensive host, and needs to be adjusted by the user by computer or manually. It is technically and operationally complicated, and is not easy for ordinary consumers to operate. With the continuous advancement of technology, the existing illuminance control technology is more and more convenient. The mechanism for providing consumers to directly adjust the smart luminaire through the mobile phone application directly has been developed.

However, the existing smart dimming design also has the same problem, that is, consumers still need to control the illuminance of the luminaire through the control of the mobile phone, until the ideal illuminance that they want, the control is still quite inconvenient. . Therefore, it is necessary to consider a new illuminance control mechanism to solve the lack of prior art.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide an illuminance detecting device that is convenient for the user to quickly adjust the illuminance of the luminaire.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the illumination detecting device of the present invention can adjust the illuminance of at least one luminaire after receiving the target illuminance setting value. The illumination detection device of the present invention comprises a communication module, a detection module and a control module. The detection module is used to detect the actual illuminance value of the environment in which the luminaire is located. The control module is electrically connected to the communication module and the detection module to compare whether the difference between the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance set value is within the allowable error range, and the actual illuminance value is not within the allowable error range. A control signal is sent through the communication module.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the target illuminance setting value is transmitted to the illuminance detecting device by a handheld device.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the illuminance detecting device of the present invention includes an input interface for providing an input target illuminance setting value.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the difference between the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance setting value is within the allowable error range, the control unit is further configured to send a notification signal to the handheld device to notify the handheld device not to emit any luminaire Illumination adjustment.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the difference between the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance set value is not within the allowable error range, the control signal is sent to the handheld device, so that the handheld device sends an adjustment signal to the luminaire according to the control signal. To adjust the illuminance of the luminaire.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the difference between the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance set value is not within the allowable error range, the control signal is sent to the luminaire to adjust the illuminance of the luminaire.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the number of the lamps is plural; detecting the actual illuminance value is detecting the sum of the illuminances of the plurality of lamps, and the adjustment signal sent according to the control signal is used to adjust the sum of the illuminances of the plurality of lamps to Target illumination setting value or tolerance range.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the illuminance detecting device and the luminaire of the present invention are connected to each other by wireless transmission through a communication module.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the illuminance detecting device of the present invention is connected to the luminaire and the handheld device by wireless transmission through the communication module.

In order to enable the reviewing committee to better understand the technical content of the present invention, the preferred embodiments are described below.

Please refer to FIG. 1 for a schematic diagram of the use environment of the novel illuminance control method.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in the first embodiment of the present invention, the illumination detecting device 1 of the present invention allows a user to control the illuminance detecting device 1 through a handheld device 80, wherein the handheld device 80 includes a touch screen. 81. The processor 82, the memory 83, and the wireless transmission module 84. The processor 82 is electrically connected to the touch screen 81, the memory 83, and the wireless transmission module 84. The memory 83 carries an application P, and the execution of the application P can be performed by the processor 82 of the handheld device 80 itself or by the handheld device 80; when the processor 82 loads and executes the application P, it can provide An operation interface (not shown) is displayed on the touch screen 81 for the user to input and transmit a target illuminance setting value to the illuminance detecting device 1 through the operation interface, so that the illuminance detecting device 1 can receive the target illuminance. After the set value, the illuminance of the luminaire 90 is regulated. In the specific embodiment of the present invention, the handheld device 80 is a smart phone, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the handheld device 80 can also be a tablet computer or other electronic products having communication and computing functions. In the specific embodiment of the present invention, the illuminance detecting device 1 is an illuminometer, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the illuminance detecting device 1 can also be a smart phone or tablet with illuminance detection, calculation and communication functions. Computer or other electronic product.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, the illuminance detecting device 1 includes a communication module 10, a detecting module 20, a control module 30, and a screen 40. The communication module 10 can be used to receive the target illumination setting value transmitted by the handheld device 80. In the specific embodiment of the present invention, the communication module 10 is a Bluetooth module, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The detection module 20 is used to detect the actual illuminance value of the environment in which the luminaire 90 is located. In the specific embodiment of the present invention, the detection module 20 is an illuminance sensing IC, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The control module 30 is electrically connected to the communication module 10, the detection module 20, and the screen 40. The control module 30 is configured to compare whether the difference between the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance setting value is within an allowable error range. And when the actual illuminance value is not within the allowable error range, the control signal is sent to the handheld device 80 through the communication module 10, so that the handheld device 80 sends the adjustment signal to the luminaire communication module 91 of the luminaire 90 according to the control signal, and borrows The illuminance of the luminaire 90 is controlled by the luminaire control module 92. In the specific embodiment of the present invention, the control module 30 is a microcontroller, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The screen 40 is used to display the number of actual illuminance values measured by the detection module 20, preferably and can display the target illuminance setting value.

In the second embodiment of the present invention, the illuminance detecting device 1 is connected to the handheld device 80 by a signal, and is also connected to the luminaire 90 via the communication module 10 in a wireless transmission manner; therefore, in the second embodiment of the present invention When the control module 30 compares the difference between the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance set value within the allowable error range, the control signal sent by the control module 30 is directly transmitted to the luminaire communication module 91 of the luminaire 90. The luminaire control module 92 directly adjusts the illuminance of the luminaire 90 according to the control signal.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 together, FIG. 2 is a flow chart of the steps of the first embodiment of the illuminance control method of the present invention. The steps shown in FIG. 2 will be sequentially described below with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the illuminance control method disclosed in the present invention is described below by taking the illuminance detecting device 1 as an example, but the method is not limited to the illuminance detecting device 1 described above.

First, step S201 is performed: receiving the target illuminance setting value transmitted by the handheld device.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the illuminance detecting device 1 is disposed below the luminaire 90, and when the user approaches the place where the luminaire 90 is located, the environment of the luminaire 90 is to be adjusted. In the case of illuminance, the user can carry the device 80 and transmit the illuminance value (ie, the target illuminance setting value) that he wants to adjust. After transmitting the target illuminance setting value, the handheld device 80 can be received by the communication module 10 of the illuminance detecting device 1. It should be noted that the target illuminance setting value may not be sent by the handheld device 80, but an input interface is provided on the illuminance detecting device 1 (not shown, which may be, for example, a numeric button, an adjustment button, or a screen 40). The user interface or the like is displayed for the user to directly input the target illuminance setting value to the illuminance detecting device 1. In other words, the illuminance detecting device 1 itself is used for the user to input the target illuminance setting.

Then, step S202 is performed to detect the actual illuminance value of the environment in which the luminaire is located.

When the communication module 10 of the illuminance detecting device 1 receives the target illuminance setting value from the handheld device 80, the detecting module 20 then starts detecting the actual illuminance value of the environment in which the luminaire 90 is located. Since the detection of illuminance is a conventional technique, the technical content thereof is familiar to those of ordinary skill in the art, and therefore is not described herein.

Then, step S203 is performed to compare whether the difference between the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance set value is within the allowable error range.

Once the target illuminance setting is received, and after detecting the actual illuminance value of the environment in which the luminaire is located, then control module 30 will compare whether the difference between the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance setting is within an allowable error range. In the present embodiment, the allowable error range means that the difference between the two values is within plus or minus 5% of the set value (but not limited thereto, such as plus or minus 1%), if the actual illuminance value exceeds or exceeds the target illuminance setting value. 5%, that is, the actual illuminance value is not within the allowable error range. Otherwise, it is determined that the actual illuminance value is within the allowable error range. For example, suppose the user's input target illumination setting is 300, and the detected actual illumination value is 250, because the numerical error of the two is -16.7% ((250-300)/300*100%=-16.7 %), so it is determined that the actual illuminance value is not within the allowable error range. On the other hand, if the measured actual illuminance value is 310 and the error is +3% ((310-300)/300*100%=+3%), it is determined that the actual illuminance value is within the allowable error range. It should be noted that the screen of the conventional conventional illuminance meter can display the current actual illuminance value, and in the embodiment, the screen 40 can display the current actual illuminance value, and at the same time, it is also preferable to display the target illuminance setting value, for example, one display at a time. Item information, or a button for the user to switch the display.

Step S204 is performed: sending a control signal to the handheld device.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, when the control module 30 determines that the difference between the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance setting value is not within the allowable error range, the control module 30 transmits the control signal through the communication module 10. The handheld device 80 is configured to cause the handheld device 80 to send an adjustment signal to the luminaire 90 according to the control signal to control the luminaire 90 to adjust its illuminance to the illuminance that the user desires to adjust. In the specific implementation, the ambient illumination of the luminaire 90 can be adjusted to the target illuminance setting value through repeated testing and adjustment, or according to the environment (closed or open) of the luminaire 90, and the detection time (evening or daytime). And other factors that may affect the illumination to adjust or reduce the illumination of the luminaire 90. For example, if the luminaire is placed in a confined space indoors and there is no other light, the luminaire 90 will adjust its illuminance to the target illuminance setting according to the control signal.

Step 205 is performed: sending a notification signal to the handheld device.

On the other hand, if the control module 30 determines that the actual illuminance value is within the allowable error range, the notification signal is sent to the handheld device 80 through the communication module 10, so that the handheld device 80 displays the prompt message according to the notification signal, thereby notifying the user. The illuminance of the luminaire 90 has reached the required illuminance.

Finally, please refer to FIG. 3, which is a flow chart of the steps of the second embodiment of the illuminance control method of the present invention.

First, step S301 is performed: receiving the target illuminance setting value transmitted by the handheld device.

In the second embodiment of the present invention, the adjustment of the illuminance of the luminaire 90 is also initiated by the user through the operation of the handheld device 80. Therefore, in step S301, as in the first embodiment, the user inputs and uses the handheld device 80. The target illuminance setting value to be adjusted is transmitted and received by the illuminance detecting device 1. Of course, this step can also be the same as mentioned in step S201, and an input interface can be provided on the illumination detecting device 1 for the user to input the target illumination setting value, which is not necessarily input by the handheld device 80.

Step S302 is executed to detect the actual illuminance value of the environment where the luminaire is located.

Similarly, in the second embodiment of the present invention, after receiving the target illuminance setting value, the illuminance detecting device 1 starts detecting the actual illuminance value of the environment in which the luminaire 90 is located.

Step S303 is performed: comparing whether the difference between the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance set value is within the allowable error range.

After the step S302 is completed, the control module 30 of the illuminance detecting device 1 compares whether the difference between the measured actual illuminance value and the target illuminance set value input by the user is within the allowable error range. If the difference between the two is within the allowable error range, the control module 30 does not perform any action at this time.

Step S304 is executed: sending a control signal to the luminaire.

In the second embodiment of the present invention, the illuminance detecting device 1 and the luminaire 90 are connected by a wireless transmission mode signal. When the measured actual illuminance value is not within the allowable error range, the control module 30 sends a control signal to the luminaire communication module 91 of the luminaire 90, so that the luminaire control module 92 of the luminaire 90 is controlled according to the control. The signal adjusts the illuminance of the luminaire 90.

Step S305 is performed to determine whether the preset interval time has elapsed.

In the second embodiment of the present invention, the illuminance detecting device 1 to which the illuminance control method is applied may further include a timing module (not shown). The timing module is configured to count the time after the step S302 is completed, and determine whether the preset interval time (for example, one hour) has passed; when the preset interval time elapses, the timing module sends a trigger signal to the detecting module 20, The detection module 20 re-detects the illuminance of the environment in which the luminaire 90 is located after the preset interval time elapses according to the trigger signal. That is to say, in this embodiment, the detection module 20 will input the target illuminance at the user. After the set value, the illumination of the environment in which the lamp 90 is located is automatically repeated every preset interval time, and the control module 30 further compares the newly measured actual illuminance value with the target illuminance set value that the user initially sets and adjusts. Ratio, to determine whether the difference between the two is within the allowable error range. Therefore, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the illuminance detecting device 1 re-executes steps S302-S304 again after every preset interval, regardless of whether the actual illuminance value is within the allowable error range. After the predetermined time has elapsed, the illuminance of the environment in which the luminaire 90 is located may be adjusted accordingly due to changes in sunshine or other factors.

According to the description of the second example, the illuminance control method of the present invention can adjust the illuminance of the luminaire 90 by the illuminance detecting device 1 after the user sets the target illuminance setting value, and does not need to be repeatedly operated by the user. The handheld device 80 can quickly adjust the illumination of the environment in which the lamp 90 is located to the state that it is desired to set.

In summary, the new model, regardless of its purpose, means and efficacy, is showing its characteristics different from the conventional technology. You are kindly requested to examine the patents and grant the patents as soon as possible. It should be noted that the various embodiments described above are merely illustrative for ease of explanation, and the scope of the claims is intended to be limited by the scope of the claims.

1‧‧‧Illumination detection device
10‧‧‧Communication module
20‧‧‧Detection module
30‧‧‧Control Module
40‧‧‧ screen
80‧‧‧Handheld devices
81‧‧‧ touch screen
82‧‧‧ Processor
83‧‧‧ memory
84‧‧‧Wireless transmission module
P‧‧‧Application
90‧‧‧Lights
91‧‧‧Lighting communication module
92‧‧‧Lighting control module

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the use environment of the illuminance control method of the present invention. 2 is a flow chart showing the steps of the first embodiment of the illuminance control method of the present invention. 3 is a flow chart showing the steps of the second embodiment of the illuminance control method of the present invention.

1‧‧‧Illumination detection device

10‧‧‧Communication module

20‧‧‧Detection module

30‧‧‧Control Module

40‧‧‧ screen

80‧‧‧Handheld devices

81‧‧‧ touch screen

82‧‧‧ Processor

83‧‧‧ memory

84‧‧‧Wireless transmission module

P‧‧‧Application

90‧‧‧Lights

91‧‧‧Lighting communication module

92‧‧‧Lighting control module

Claims (10)

An illuminance detecting device is configured to adjust a illuminance of at least one luminaire after receiving a target illuminance setting value, the illuminance detecting device comprising: a communication module; a detecting module for detecting the illuminance An actual illuminance value of one of the environments in which the luminaire is located; a control module electrically connected to the communication module and the detection module for comparing whether the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance setting value are within an allowable error Within the range, and when the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance setting value are not within the allowable error range, a control signal is sent through the communication module. The illuminance detecting device of claim 1, wherein the target illuminance setting value is transmitted from the handheld device to the illuminance detecting device. The illuminance detecting device of claim 1, wherein the illuminance detecting device comprises an input interface for providing input of the target illuminance setting value. The illuminance detecting device of claim 2, wherein the control unit is further configured to send a notification signal when a difference between the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance setting value is within the allowable error range. To the handheld device, to notify the handheld device that no adjustment of the illuminance of the luminaire is performed. The illuminance detecting device of claim 2, wherein when the difference between the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance set value is not within the allowable error range, the control signal is sent to the handheld device to And causing the handheld device to send an adjustment signal to the at least one light fixture according to the control signal to adjust the illuminance of the at least one light fixture. The illuminance detecting device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the control signal is sent to the at least one when a difference between the actual illuminance value and the target illuminance set value is not within the allowable error range. a luminaire to adjust the illuminance of the at least one luminaire. The illuminance detecting device of claim 5, wherein the number of the at least one luminaire is plural; detecting the actual illuminance value is detecting a sum of illuminances of the plurality of luminaires, and the illuminance is sent according to the control signal The adjustment signal is used to adjust the sum of the illumination illuminance of the plurality of lamps to the target illumination setting value or the tolerance range. The illuminance detecting device of claim 6, wherein the number of the at least one luminaire is plural; detecting the actual illuminance value is detecting a sum of illuminances of the plurality of luminaires, and the control signal is used for adjusting The sum of the illuminances of the plurality of luminaires is within the target illuminance set value or the allowable error range. The illuminance detecting device of claim 1, wherein the illuminance detecting device and the at least one luminaire are connected to each other in a wireless transmission manner through the communication module. The illuminance detecting device of claim 2, wherein the illuminance detecting device is separately connected to the at least one luminaire and the handheld device by wireless transmission through the communication module.