JP7429886B2 - Lighting control system, lighting control method, server, control right management method, control method and program - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure generally relates to a lighting control system, a lighting control method , a server, a control right management method, a control method, and a program, and more specifically, the present disclosure relates to a lighting control system, a lighting control method , a server, and a control right management for controlling lighting in a facility. The present invention relates to a method, a control method , and a program.

2. Description of the Related Art There is a known technology for lighting up facilities and the like by controlling lighting equipment (see Patent Document 1).

In the exercise facility management system described in Patent Document 1, a space suitable for exercise is formed by lighting up an exercise area suitable for exercise. Furthermore, in the sports facility management system, lighting is controlled in scenic areas outside the sports area so that a presentation effect that highlights the natural landscape can be obtained.

By lighting up the exercise area and the landscape area, it is possible to enhance the sense of exhilaration and enjoyment that the users of the facility feel with their latent sensibilities.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-146267

Incidentally, the user may not only want to enhance the sense of exhilaration and enjoyment of seeing the light up in an area, but also want to produce the light up. For example, when lighting up a facility, it is necessary to control the lighting of the facility. However, the facility is owned by an owner or the like, and the user cannot freely light up the facility, that is, freely control the lighting.

The present disclosure has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a lighting control system, a lighting control method , a server, a control rights management method, a control method, and a program that allow a user to control lighting of a control target that the user does not own. The purpose is to provide.

A lighting control system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a management section, an issuing section, and a control section. The management unit manages control rights regarding lighting control of a controlled object. The issuing unit issues the control right. The control unit performs lighting control on the control target by acquiring the control right. The control unit is an information terminal that has a communication function and a user interface function that receives operations related to lighting control for the control target. The information terminal is configured to notify other information terminals of information regarding the transfer of the control right.
A server according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a management section, an issuing section, and a communication section. The management unit manages control rights regarding lighting control of a controlled object. The issuing unit issues the control right. The communication unit can notify a user who has acquired the control right or an information terminal of the user of information related to the transfer of the control right.

A lighting control method according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a management step, an issuing step, and a control step. The management step manages control rights regarding lighting control to be controlled. The issuing step issues the control right. In the control step, lighting control is performed on the control object by acquiring the control right. The control step is executed by an information terminal having a communication function and a user interface function for accepting operations related to lighting control for the control target. The information terminal is configured to notify other information terminals of information regarding the transfer of the control right.
A control right management method according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a management step, an issuing step, and a communication step. The management step manages control rights regarding lighting control to be controlled. The issuing step issues the control right. In the communication step, information regarding the transfer of the control right can be notified to the user who has acquired the control right or to the information terminal of the user.
A control method according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a method for controlling an information terminal that has a communication function and a user interface function that accepts operations related to lighting control for a control target. The control method includes transmitting information related to the transfer of the control right acquired by a server system having a management unit that manages the control right regarding the lighting control of the control target and an issuing unit that issues the control right to another user. Alternatively, the notification can be sent to the other user's information terminal.

A program according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a program for causing a computer to execute the lighting control method.
A program according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a program for causing a computer to execute the control right management method.
A program according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a program for causing a computer to execute the control method.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to cause a user to control lighting of a control target that the user does not own.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the system configuration of a lighting control system according to an embodiment and the configuration of a server included in the lighting control system. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of an information terminal included in the lighting control system. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the operation related to reservation performed by the lighting control system same as above. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an operation related to lighting control performed by the lighting control system same as above. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a login screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a menu screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a reservation list screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the first reservation details screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a second reservation details screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the first effect setting screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a second effect setting screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a third effect setting screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a keyword search screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a location search screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a facility display screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a map display screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a spot display screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a calendar display screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a reservation possible list screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a free spot list screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a posting screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a posting confirmation screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a reservation confirmation screen displayed by the above information terminal. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a reservation confirmation screen displayed by the above information terminal.

Each embodiment and modified example described below is only an example of the present disclosure, and the present disclosure is not limited to each embodiment and modified example. Even other than these embodiments and modifications, various changes can be made according to the design etc. as long as they do not depart from the technical idea of the present disclosure.

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The lighting control system 1 according to this embodiment will be explained below using FIGS. 1 to 24.

(1) Overview In this embodiment, a lighting control system 1 that controls lighting of a controlled object will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1, the lighting control system 1 includes a server 10, an information terminal 20, a lighting system 30, a first controller 40, an operating device 50, a second controller 60, and a switching device 70. Be prepared.

The server 10 is configured to be able to communicate with the information terminal 20, the first controller 40, and the video distribution system 80 via a network NT1 such as the Internet. Here, the video distribution system 80 is a system that distributes registered video data to a device that can view the video data, for example, via the network NT1.

The information terminal 20 is a terminal used by a user, and is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, or the like. The information terminal 20 requests the server to issue a control right in response to a user's operation, and when the control right is issued, sets information regarding lighting control of the lighting system 30 based on the control right. That is, the information terminal 20 performs lighting control on the lighting system 30 that is the control target by acquiring the control right.

A lighting system 30 is provided in the facility. The lighting system 30 includes multiple lighting devices. Each of the plurality of lighting devices is used as landscape lighting, and is configured to be able to change the color of emitted light (emission color). The emitted light color is determined by specifying each value of RGB. Here, the lighting equipment used for landscape lighting means that the combination of emitted light colors (coordination by emitted light colors) of the lighting system 30 that is controlled by the user can be seen not only by the user who controls the lighting but also by an unspecified number of people. This is equipment installed to allow for For example, each lighting device is treated as indirect lighting. In other words, the lighting system 30 is used to light up the facility. Facilities include buildings with landscape lighting (e.g. exterior wall lighting, atriums, facades), towers, steel towers, commercial facilities, stadiums, racetracks, boat races, velodromes, historical buildings (shrines, temples, etc.). , castles), parks, fountains, plantings, natural scenery (e.g. mountain streams, icicles), Ferris wheels, etc. Furthermore, in this embodiment, each lighting device of the lighting system 30 is treated as indirect lighting and is used to light up a facility. However, the use of each lighting device of the lighting system 30 is not limited to lighting up a facility. Each lighting device of the lighting system 30 may be used to illuminate spaces such as the ground, road surfaces, and the sky, thereby illuminating the ground, road surfaces, spaces, and the like.

The server 10 issues control rights for lighting control to users and manages the issued control rights. The server 10 performs lighting control on the lighting system 30 based on information (control information) regarding lighting control of the lighting system 30 that is set on the user's information terminal 20 . The control information includes information regarding each lighting device to be controlled and information regarding the color of emitted light.

In other words, since the user who has the control right controls the lighting system 30, it is possible to realize various lighting effects on the lighting system 30.

When performing lighting control on the lighting system 30, the server 10 transmits a lighting control signal representing control information to the first controller 40 via the network NT1. For example, the server 10 communicates with the first controller 40 via Ethernet (registered trademark).

The first controller 40 is communicably connected to each lighting device of the lighting system 30 via a switching device 70. The first controller 40 converts the lighting control signal received from the server 10 into a signal that can be interpreted by each lighting device (eg, DMX (Digital Multiplex), DALI (Digital Addressable Light Interface)). The first controller 40 transmits the converted lighting control signal to each lighting device of the lighting system 30 via the switching device 70.

The operating device 50 performs lighting control for each lighting device of the lighting system 30. The operating device 50 is communicably connected to the second controller 60. When performing lighting control on the lighting system 30, the operating device 50 transmits a lighting control signal representing control information to the first controller 40 via the network NT1. For example, the operating device 50 has an operating function that accepts operations related to lighting control. The operating device 50 performs lighting control for each lighting device of the lighting system 30 based on the operation details received by the operating function.

The second controller 60 is communicably connected to each lighting device of the lighting system 30 via a switching device 70. The second controller 60 converts the lighting control signal received from the operating device 50 into a signal (for example, DMX) that can be interpreted by each lighting device, and sends the converted lighting control signal to the lighting system 30 via the switching device 70. to each lighting device.

That is, the lighting system 30 is controlled by the information terminal 20 and the operating device 50. For example, lighting control is performed by the user's information terminal 20 during a time period in which the user can control with the control right, and lighting control is performed with the operating device 50 when a time period in which control is possible with the control right is not set. .

The switching device 70 is configured to switch the communication destination of the lighting system 30 to either the first controller 40 or the second controller. In other words, the switching device 70 switches the source of the lighting control signal to either the server 10 or the operating device 50. Specifically, upon receiving a lighting control signal or a switching command related to switching from the first controller 40, the switching device 70 switches the transmission source so that the server 10 connected to the first controller 40 is the transmission source. I do. When the switching device 70 receives a lighting control signal or a switching command related to switching from the second controller 60, the switching device 70 switches the transmission source so that the operating device 50 connected to the second controller 60 is set as the transmission source.

In this embodiment, the control right includes information related to the user who performs lighting control, information related to the lighting system 30 to be controlled, and a period (start date and time, end date and time) for controlling the lighting system 30. The information related to the user is, for example, a user identifier that identifies the user. The information related to the lighting system 30 to be controlled is, for example, a facility identifier that identifies a facility where the lighting system 30 is installed.

Further, although one lighting system 30 is illustrated in FIG. 1, the lighting system 30 is provided for each facility. Furthermore, the first controller 40, the second controller 60, and the switching device 70 are also installed for each facility where the lighting system 30 is installed. That is, the first controller 40, the second controller 60, and the switching device 70 are associated with the lighting system 30. In other words, the lighting system 30, the first controller 40, the second controller 60, and the switching device 70 are provided for each of the plurality of facilities.

The operating device 50 is also associated with the lighting system 30, but does not need to be provided in the same facility. That is, the operating device 50 may be installed in the same facility where the lighting system 30 is installed, or may be installed in a different location.

As described above, the video distribution system 80 distributes the registered video data to devices that can view the video data, for example, via the network NT1. Further, the video distribution system 80 receives evaluations from viewers who have viewed the video regarding the video data that has been distributed. Here, the video distribution system 80 may be a video sharing service.

(2) Configuration Here, the configuration of the server 10 and the information terminal 20 will be explained.

(2-1) Server The server 10 includes a communication section 11, a storage section 12, and a control section 13, as shown in FIG. The server 10 has a customer management function, a facility lighting management function, a payment system cooperation function, a schedule management function, a performance creation function, a performance data management function, and a performance distribution function.

The server 10 includes, for example, a computer system having a processor and memory. The computer system functions as the control unit 13 by the processor executing the program stored in the memory. Although the program executed by the processor is pre-recorded in the memory of the computer system here, it may also be provided recorded on a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card, or provided via a telecommunications line such as the Internet. may be done.

The communication unit 11 has a communication interface for communicating with the information terminal 20 and the eleventh controller.

The storage unit 12 is configured with any storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive).

As shown in FIG. 1, the storage unit 12 includes a first customer information storage unit 121, a second customer information storage unit 122, a lighting information storage unit 123, a schedule storage unit 124, a production setting information storage unit 125, and a video data storage unit. 126 and a control pattern storage section 127.

The first customer information storage unit 121 stores user-related information regarding users who can acquire control rights. The user-related information includes the user's user identifier, password corresponding to the user identifier, name, gender, generation (age), address, e-mail address, contact information, and the like.

The second customer information storage unit 122 stores owner-related information regarding the owner of the facility in which the lighting system 30 to be controlled is installed, that is, the owner who originally has control rights. The owner-related information includes an owner identifier that identifies the owner, name, gender, age (age), address, email address, contact information, and the like.

The first customer information storage section 121 and the second customer information storage section 122 can manage information regarding customers (users and owners), that is, realize a customer management function.

The lighting information storage unit 123 manages the lighting system 30 for each facility where the lighting system 30 is installed. For example, the lighting information storage unit 123 stores lighting-related information for each lighting system 30 that can control lighting. The lighting related information includes a facility identifier, a region identifier, the address of the facility, the type of each lighting device included in the lighting system 30, the number of lighting devices, installation position information regarding the installation position of each lighting device within the facility, and DMX system. Includes number and equipment connection information. The facility identifier is an identifier that identifies a facility where the corresponding lighting system 30 is installed. The area identifier identifies the area where the corresponding facility is located. The type of lighting equipment is, for example, a lighting identifier for identifying lighting. The lighting information storage unit 123 can realize a facility lighting management function.

The schedule storage unit 124 manages the time periods in which the lighting system 30 is controlled by one or more users having control authority for each facility where the lighting system 30 is installed. For example, the schedule storage unit 124 stores a control right including a facility identifier as information related to the lighting system 30 to be controlled. That is, the schedule storage unit 124 includes a facility identifier, a control target period (calendar information) that is a period during which lighting control is performed, a user identifier of a user who performs lighting control, and information regarding the consideration for the corresponding control right. The schedule storage unit 124 can implement a schedule function based on the period to be controlled. In other words, the schedule storage unit 124 manages control rights based on the controlled period. Here, the calendar information that is the period to be controlled includes the start date and time of lighting control and the end date and time of lighting control. Further, the control right includes the user identifier of the user to whom the control right is issued. Therefore, the schedule storage unit 124 can manage the correspondence between the issue destination of the control right and the control right.

The effect setting information storage unit 125 stores lighting effect setting information for the lighting system 30 to be controlled by a user having the control right using the information terminal 20 in association with the control right. Here, the effect setting information includes the emitted light color of each lighting device of the lighting system 30 to be controlled, a change pattern of lighting control, and a change speed of the change pattern. The change pattern is, for example, one of "flowing", "moving", and "blinking". The "flowing" changing pattern is a pattern in which a plurality of colors appear to flow together by controlling the emitted light colors of a plurality of lighting devices. The change pattern "movement" is a pattern in which one color appears to move by controlling the lighting and extinguishing of a plurality of lighting devices. The change pattern "blinking" is a pattern in which the colors emitted by each lighting device appear to be blinking by controlling the lighting and extinguishing of a plurality of lighting devices.

Furthermore, for each piece of performance setting information, the performance setting information storage unit 125 stores evaluations (e.g., evaluation points) from third parties who have viewed the light-up by lighting controlled based on the performance setting information. It is stored in association with the setting information. In addition to the evaluation score, the evaluation may include items related to sensibilities such as the beauty, splendor, and fantasy of the presentation, comments, and the like.

The video data storage unit 126 stores video data in which a lighting effect caused by lighting control of the lighting system 30 by a user having control authority is recorded. The video data storage section 126 realizes a performance data management function.

The control pattern storage unit 127 stores, for each facility, one or more lighting control patterns preset for the facility. The lighting control pattern includes the emitted light color of each lighting device of the lighting system 30 installed in the corresponding facility, a lighting control change pattern, and a change rate of the change pattern.

As shown in FIG. 1, the control unit 13 includes an issuing unit 131, a payment unit 132, a confirmation processing unit 133, an effect creation unit 134, a lighting control unit 135, a distribution processing unit 136, and an evaluation acquisition unit 137.

The issuing unit 131 issues control rights over the lighting system 30 to users (registered users) managed by the first customer information storage unit 121. Specifically, when the lighting control reservation process for the lighting system 30 to be controlled is completed at the date and time specified by the registered user, the issuing unit 131 issues (creates) a control right according to the reservation process. .

Furthermore, when issuing the control right, the issuing unit 131 generates consideration information that is the consideration for the control right in exchange for issuing the control right. The consideration information is, for example, an amount corresponding to the control right.

The issuing unit 131 stores the issued control right in the schedule storage unit 124 in association with the facility identifier and consideration information of the facility where the lighting system 30 to be controlled is installed.

The payment unit 132 performs processing related to payment for consideration information in a reservation confirmation process for confirming the reservation contents reserved in the reservation process. For example, the payment unit 132 receives a payment method for the amount represented by the consideration information from the information terminal 20. The payment unit 132 communicates with an external examination body (payment system) according to the payment method, completes the payment, and completes the buying and selling of control rights. The payment unit 132 realizes a payment system cooperation function.

The confirmation processing unit 133 performs processing for displaying the control right corresponding to the user, that is, displaying various contents included in the control right on the information terminal 20, in response to an instruction from a user having the control right. Further, the confirmation processing unit 133 performs processing for canceling the control right corresponding to the user in response to an instruction from the user having the control right.

When a user having control authority uses the information terminal 20 to set control details for the lighting system 30 to be controlled, the effect creation unit 134 generates information related to the setting of the setting details. The effect creation unit 134 generates effect setting information corresponding to the control right held by the user, based on the emitted light color, change pattern, and speed of the change pattern specified by the user for each lighting device of the lighting system 30 to be controlled. do. If the date and time when the production setting information is generated is before the start date and time included in the control right, the production creation unit 134 stores the production setting information in the production setting information storage unit 125 in association with the control right. The effect creation unit 134 outputs the effect setting information to the lighting control unit 135 when the date and time when the effect setting information is generated is after the start date and time included in the control right, that is, during the period in which lighting control is performed. The performance creation unit 134 realizes a performance creation function.

When a time period in which a user with control rights can control the lighting of the lighting system 30 starts, the lighting control unit 135 controls the lighting control unit 135 if the effect setting information corresponding to the user's control authority exists in the effect setting information storage unit 125. acquires the performance setting information from the performance setting information storage section 125. The lighting control unit 135 transmits the acquired effect setting information to the first controller 40. For example, the lighting control unit 135 transmits a lighting control signal representing the acquired effect setting information to the first controller 40.

The lighting control unit 135 controls whether the corresponding effect setting information exists in the effect setting information storage unit 125 from the start to the end of the time period during which the user having the control authority can control the lighting of the lighting system 30. Regardless of whether or not the effect is created, the effect setting information is received from the effect creation section 134. The lighting control unit 135 transmits a lighting control signal representing the received effect setting information to the first controller 40. Thereby, the information terminal 20 can control the lighting system 30 in real time.

The distribution processing unit 136 sequentially stores, in the video data storage unit 126, video data recorded during the performance of the lighting system 30 whose lighting is controlled by the lighting control unit 135 (the lighting system 30 where the lighting performance is performed). At the same time, it is transmitted to the video distribution system 80. At this time, the video distribution system 80 distributes the received video data to the outside. The distribution processing unit 136 realizes a performance distribution function. This allows a third party to view the lighting effects on the lighting system 30.

Furthermore, the distribution processing unit 136 transmits the video data (video data related to past performances for the lighting system 30) stored in the video data storage unit 126 to the video distribution system 80. Even in this case, the video distribution system 80 distributes the received video data to the outside. The distribution processing unit 136 realizes a performance distribution function.

The evaluation acquisition unit 137 acquires, from the video distribution system 80, evaluations from viewers who have viewed the video based on the video data transmitted to the video distribution system 80 by the server 10.

(2-2) Information Terminal The information terminal 20 is, for example, a smartphone including a display unit 21. The information terminal 20 has a communication function and a user interface function that accepts operations related to lighting control for the lighting system 30 that is a control target. The information terminal 20 includes a display section 21, a control section 22, a communication section 23, an input section 24, and a storage section 25, as shown in FIG.

The information terminal 20 includes, for example, a computer system having a processor and a memory. The computer system functions as the control unit 22 by the processor executing the program stored in the memory. Although the program executed by the processor is pre-recorded in the memory of the computer system here, it may also be provided recorded on a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card, or provided via a telecommunications line such as the Internet. may be done.

The communication unit 23 enables communication between the information terminal 20 and the server 10 by being connected to the network NT1. Here, since the information terminal 20 is a smartphone, the communication unit 23 is connected to the network NT1, which is, for example, the Internet, via a mobile phone network (carrier network) provided by a communication carrier. Mobile phone networks include, for example, 3G (third generation) lines, LTE (Long Term Evolution) lines, and the like. Note that the communication unit 11 may be connected to the network NT1 via a public wireless LAN (Local Area Network). A communication function is realized by the communication unit 23.

The input unit 24 has a function of accepting operations from a customer (owner of the information terminal 20). In this embodiment, the information terminal 20 is a smartphone equipped with a touch panel display, and the touch panel display functions as the display section 21 and the input section 24. However, the input unit 24 is not limited to a touch panel display, and may be, for example, a keyboard, a pointing device, a mechanical switch, or the like.

The storage unit 25 is composed of an electrically rewritable nonvolatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory.

The control unit 22 includes a display control unit 221, a communication processing unit 222, and a transfer processing unit 223, as shown in FIG.

The display control unit 221 has a function of creating a screen to be displayed on the display unit 21 and displaying the created screen on the display unit 21 by controlling the display unit 21. That is, the information terminal 20 consisting of a smartphone realizes the function of the display control section 221 for controlling the display section 21 by installing dedicated application software and starting this application software. Further, the display control unit 221 and the display unit 21 realize a user interface function that receives operations related to lighting control for the lighting system 30.

The communication processing unit 222 performs processing related to receiving information related to generation of a screen to be displayed on the display unit 21 by the display control unit 221 and transmitting information to be transmitted to the server 10 in response to a user's operation.

The transfer processing unit 223 performs processing when transferring the control right to a third party (another user), such as an acquaintance of the user. The transfer processing unit 223 notifies another user of the transfer destination of the transfer (assignment) of the control right to another information terminal by e-mail or the like. The transfer processing unit 223 transmits information indicating that the control right has been transferred to the server 10. In other words, the information terminal 20 is configured to notify other information terminals of information regarding the transfer of control rights.

The information terminal 20 displays a screen on the display unit 21 and accepts user operations to perform user registration with the server 10, login, acquisition of control rights (reservation of lighting control), creation of effects, and acquisition of control rights. It realizes various functions such as transfer, performance operation, and charging for control rights. A method for realizing these functions will be described later.

(3) Operation Here, the operation of the lighting control system 1 will be explained.

(3-1) Reservation (control right acquisition) processing First, the processing operation for reserving lighting control for the lighting system 30, that is, issuing (acquiring) the control right for lighting control for the lighting system 30, will be explained using FIG. do.

The lighting control system 1 executes a reservation process by communicating about reservations between the information terminal 20 and the server 10 (step S1). For example, a user logs into the lighting control system 1 using the information terminal 20. After logging in, the information terminal 20 displays a screen for reserving lighting control for the lighting system 30 in response to user operations. When the information terminal 20 receives input of information related to a reservation, the information terminal 20 transmits the information to the server 10 . Upon receiving the information regarding the reservation, the server 10 ends the reservation process.

When the reservation process is completed, the server 10 of the lighting control system 1 issues a control right (step S2). Specifically, the issuing unit 131 of the server 10 generates a user identifier of a user who performs lighting control, a facility identifier as information related to the lighting system 30 to be controlled, and a control target period that is a period for controlling the lighting system 30. Generate control rights including (start date and time, end date and time).

After issuing the control right, the issuing unit 131 generates consideration information that is a consideration for the control right in exchange for issuing the control right (step S3). After generating the control right and consideration information, the issuing unit 131 transmits reservation confirmation information including the issued control right and consideration information to the information terminal 20 as information for displaying a reservation confirmation screen G180 to be described later on the display unit 21. (Step S4).

When the user performs a reservation confirmation operation on the information terminal 20, the server 10 performs a reservation confirmation process (step S5). In the reservation confirmation process, the payment unit 132 performs processing related to payment for consideration information. For example, the payment unit 132 communicates with an external payment system according to the payment method specified by the user, completes the payment, and completes the buying and selling of control rights.

When the purchase and sale of control rights is successfully completed in the settlement unit 132, the issuing unit 131 manages the issued control rights in association with the facility identifier and consideration information of the facility in which the lighting system 30 to be controlled is installed (step S6). For example, the issuing unit 131 stores the issued control right in the schedule storage unit 124 in association with the facility identifier and consideration information of the facility where the lighting system 30 to be controlled is installed.

(3-2) Lighting Control Process Here, a process in which a user having control authority uses the information terminal 20 to control the lighting system 30 to be controlled will be described using FIG. 4. Here, it is assumed that the user has already logged into the lighting control system 1 using the information terminal 20.

The lighting control system 1 executes the effect setting process by communicating about the effect setting between the information terminal 20 and the server 10 (step S101). Specifically, the information terminal 20 displays at least one screen among a first effect setting screen G50, a second effect setting screen G60, and a third effect setting screen G70, which will be described later, through communication with the server 10, Performs processing related to production settings. For example, the information terminal 20 receives, from the user, an operation related to specifying a light emitting color, a change pattern, and a speed of the change pattern for each lighting device of the lighting system 30 to be controlled on the at least one displayed screen. The effect creation unit 134 of the server 10 creates effect settings corresponding to the control rights held by the user, based on the emitted light color, change pattern, and speed of change pattern specified by the user for each lighting device of the lighting system 30 to be controlled. Generate information.

The lighting control unit 135 of the server 10 performs a control process to control each lighting device of the lighting system 30 based on the effect setting information generated in the effect setting process (step S102).

For example, if the date and time when the lighting control unit 135 receives the effect setting information is before the start date and time of lighting control of the lighting system 30, the lighting control unit 135 stores the received effect setting information in the effect setting information storage unit 125. If the current date and time is the start date and time and the effect setting information of the lighting system 30 to be controlled is stored in the effect setting information storage unit 125, the lighting control unit 135 retrieves the effect setting information from the effect setting information storage unit 125. is acquired, and each lighting device of the lighting system 30 is controlled. Specifically, the lighting control unit 135 controls the emission color of each lighting device of the lighting system 30 to be controlled based on the effect setting information acquired from the effect setting information storage unit 125. In this case, the lighting control unit 135 transmits a lighting control signal representing the acquired effect setting information to the first controller 40. The first controller 40 converts the lighting control signal into a signal (for example, DMX) that can be interpreted by each lighting device, and transmits the converted lighting control signal to each lighting device of the lighting system 30 via the switching device 70. do. Each lighting device emits light in a color specified by the lighting control signal. Thereby, the lighting control unit 135 can control each lighting device (the emitted light color thereof) of the lighting system 30 that is a control target using the effect setting information.

Furthermore, if the date and time when the lighting control unit 135 receives the effect setting information from the information terminal 20 is after the date and time when lighting control of the lighting system 30 is started, the lighting control unit 135 uses the effect setting information received from the effect creation unit 134 based on the effect setting information. Then, each lighting device of the lighting system 30 is controlled. Specifically, the lighting control unit 135 controls the emitted light color of each lighting device of the lighting system 30 to be controlled based on the effect setting information received from the effect creation unit 134. In this case, the lighting control unit 135 transmits a lighting control signal representing the effect setting information received from the effect creation unit 134 to the first controller 40. The first controller 40 converts the lighting control signal into a signal (for example, DMX) that can be interpreted by each lighting device, and transmits the converted lighting control signal to each lighting device of the lighting system 30 via the switching device 70. do. Each lighting device emits light in a color specified by the lighting control signal. Thereby, the lighting control unit 135 can control (the emitted light color of) each lighting device of the lighting system 30 that is a control target in real time.

At the request of a third party, the video distribution system 80 transmits video data for the lighting system 30 currently performing lighting effects or video data for the lighting system 30 for which lighting effects have been performed in the past to the third party. A distribution process is performed to distribute the information to the information terminal (step S103). At this time, the video distribution system 80 receives an evaluation of the lighting from a third party who viewed the video.

The video distribution system 80 transmits the received evaluation of the lighting to the server 10 (step S104). The evaluation acquisition unit 137 of the server 10 acquires an evaluation of the lighting performance of the lighting system 30 that is the control target (step S105). The evaluation acquisition unit 137 stores the acquired evaluation in association with the performance setting information that is the target of the evaluation.

As explained above, if the time when the effect setting is performed by the information terminal 20 is included in the period during which lighting control is performed, the effect setting information generated based on the user setting information is stored in the schedule storage unit 124. The data is sent to the first controller 40 without any notification. Therefore, if the time when the effect setting is performed is included in the period during which lighting control is performed, the information terminal 20 can perform lighting control on the control target in real time after acquiring the control right.

(4) Screen Here, each screen displayed on the display unit 21 by the information terminal 20 will be explained.

(4-1) Login Screen The login screen G1 (see FIG. 5) is the first screen displayed on the display unit 21 when the dedicated application software related to lighting control installed in the information terminal 20 is started. As shown in FIG. 5, the login screen G1 includes an input area R1 and a button display area R2.

Input area R1 includes a first input area W1 and a second input area W2. In the first input area W1, a user identifier of a user who uses the lighting control system 1 is input. In the second input area W2, a password associated with the user identifier is input.

In the button display area R2, a first button B1 and a second button B2 are displayed. When a user who has input a user identifier and password in the input area R1 logs into the lighting control system 1, a predetermined operation (for example, a press operation) is performed on the first button B1. When the user newly uses the lighting control system 1, a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed on the second button B2.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the first button B1, the information terminal 20 transmits the user identifier and password input in the input area R1 to the server 10. Upon receiving the user identifier and password from the information terminal 20, the server 10 performs authentication processing using the received user identifier and password. If the received user-related information including both the user identifier and the password exists in the first customer information storage unit 121, that is, if the authentication is successful, the server 10 stores information indicating that the authentication was successful, as will be described later. Information related to the display of the menu screen G10 (see FIG. 6) is transmitted to the information terminal 20. If the received user-related information including both the user identifier and password does not exist in the first customer information storage unit 121, that is, if the authentication fails, the server 10 transmits information to the information terminal 20 that the authentication has failed. Send to.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the second button B2, the information terminal 20 displays a new registration screen (not shown) on the display unit 21. The new registration screen accepts input of user identifier, password, name, gender, generation (age), address, email address, contact information, etc. On the new registration screen, when the input unit 24 receives an operation related to a registration instruction, the new information including the user identifier, password, name, gender, age (age), address, e-mail address, contact information, etc. entered on the new registration screen is displayed. Send the registration information to the server 10. Upon receiving the new registration information, the server 10 stores the received registration information in the first customer information storage unit 121 as user-related information.

A login function is realized by performing a predetermined operation on the first button B1 on the login screen G1. Further, a predetermined operation is performed on the second button B2 on the login screen G1, and the user registration function is realized by the subsequent operation.

(4-2) Menu Screen The menu screen G10 (see FIG. 6) is a screen that is displayed on the display unit 21 after transitioning from the login screen G1 when the user authentication process in the server 10 is successful. As shown in FIG. 6, the menu screen G10 includes a first menu display area R10, a second menu display area R11, and a third menu display area R12.

In the first menu display area R10, a button B10 is displayed. The button B10 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the user confirms the control authority that the user has acquired, that is, the information related to the lighting control reservation.

In the second menu display area R11, if there is at least one control right whose start date and time is within 5 minutes from the time when the user logs in, out of one or more control rights for lighting control, the at least one control right is displayed. Information regarding the rights will be displayed. Specifically, in the second menu display area R11, at least one information display area R13 is displayed in one-to-one correspondence with the at least one control right. Further, in the information display area R13, an image P10 of the facility whose facility identifier is included in the corresponding control right is displayed.

In the third menu display area R12, when the user makes a reservation for lighting control, that is, when issuing a control right, a list of one or more functions that can be used when the user searches for facilities for lighting control is displayed using a button. displayed in the format. In this embodiment, four buttons B11 to B14 are arranged in the third menu display area R12 in one-to-one correspondence with four functions (keyword search, place search, calendar search, free spot search) available to the user. Is displayed.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the button B10 on the menu screen G10, the information terminal 20 issues a reservation list request including the user identifier used for login and information requesting display of a list of reservations (control rights). Send the information to the server 10. When the confirmation processing unit 133 of the server 10 receives the reservation list request information from the information terminal 20, it performs processing for displaying various contents included in the control right on the information terminal 20. For example, the confirmation processing unit 133 acquires all control rights (that is, schedule information) corresponding to the user identifier included in the reservation list request information from the schedule storage unit 124. The confirmation processing unit 133 transmits all acquired control rights to the information terminal 20 that transmitted the reservation list request information. The information terminal 20 displays a reservation list screen G20 (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, on the display unit 21 based on all the control rights acquired from the server 10.

When a predetermined operation (for example, a tap operation) is performed on the information display area R13 on the menu screen G10, the information terminal 20 includes the user identifier used for login and information indicating that production will be created. Send the request information to the server 10. Upon receiving the request information, the issuing unit 131 of the server 10 generates prior setting information and transmits it to the information terminal 20. Upon receiving the prior setting information, the information terminal 20 displays a first effect setting screen G50 (see FIG. 10) for effect setting processing on the display unit 21 based on the received preliminary setting information.

When a predetermined operation is performed on any of the buttons B11 to B14 on the menu screen G10, a reservation process is started. At this time, the information terminal 20 transmits to the server 10 reservation start information including the user identifier used for login and information indicating that a reservation will be made by search corresponding to the button on which a predetermined operation was performed. The issuing unit 131 of the server 10 transmits to the information terminal 20 information necessary for displaying on the display unit 21 a screen corresponding to the search corresponding to the button on which a predetermined operation has been performed. Based on the information received from the server 10, the information terminal 20 displays on the display unit 21 a screen corresponding to the search corresponding to the button on which the predetermined operation was performed.

(4-3) Reservation List Screen The reservation list screen G20 (see FIG. 7) is displayed on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B10. As shown in FIG. 7, the reservation list screen G20 includes a list display area R20, a button display area R21, and a user name display area R22.

In the list display area R20, information related to one or more control rights that the user has acquired, that is, information related to the content of reservations for controlling the lighting system 30, is displayed for each control right. The list display area R20 of this embodiment includes one or more information display areas R23. One or more (here, two) information display areas R23 display information (reservation 1, reservation 2) related to one or more (here, two) control rights acquired by the user on a one-to-one basis. are associated. Information regarding the control right is displayed in the corresponding information display area R23. The information related to the control right includes, for example, the period (date and time) during which lighting control is performed, and the facility (location) where lighting control is performed. The information regarding the control right includes an image P20 of the facility that performs lighting control.

In the button display area R21, a button B20 is displayed, which is used to perform a predetermined operation (for example, a press operation) when the screen transitions to the menu screen G10.

In the user name display area R22, the name of the logged in user is displayed.

The user performs a predetermined operation (for example, a tap operation) on one information display area R23 among the one or more information display areas R23. When the date and time when the predetermined operation was performed is before the start date and time included in the control right corresponding to the information display area R23 where the predetermined operation was performed, the information terminal 20 displays a first reservation details screen G30 (see FIG. 8), which will be described later. ) is displayed on the display section 21. When the date and time when the predetermined operation was performed is after the start date and time included in the control right corresponding to the information display area R23 where the predetermined operation was performed, that is, during the lighting control period, the information terminal 20 performs the second A reservation details screen G40 (see FIG. 9) is displayed on the display section 21.

The information terminal 20 displays the menu screen G10 on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B20.

(4-4) First reservation details screen The first reservation details screen G30 shows that the date and time when a predetermined operation was performed on one information display area R23 out of one or more information display areas R23 indicates that the predetermined operation This is displayed on the display unit 21 when the start date and time included in the control right corresponding to the information display area R23 has been reached. As shown in FIG. 8, the first reservation details screen G30 includes a details display area R30, a button display area R31, and a user name display area R32.

In the user name display area R32, the name of the logged in user is displayed.

In the detailed display area R30, detailed information related to the control right corresponding to the information display area R23 in which a predetermined operation was performed on the reservation list screen G20, that is, details related to the content of the reservation for controlling the lighting system 30, is displayed. The detailed display area R30 of this embodiment includes the period (date and time) during which the lighting control is performed and the facility (location) where the lighting control is performed, which are included in the control right corresponding to the information display area R23 where the predetermined operation was performed. . Further, in the detailed display area R30, an image P20 of a facility whose lighting is to be controlled and a button B30 are displayed. The button B30 is a button on which a predetermined operation (for example, a push operation) is performed when displaying on the display unit 21 a map of the place where the lighting control is performed, that is, the place where the facility where the lighting control is performed is located. .

In the button display area R31, a plurality of buttons B31 to B35 are displayed. The button B31 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the user changes the control right (reservation of lighting control) corresponding to the detailed information displayed in the detailed display area R30. For example, when changing the start date and time, a predetermined operation is performed on button B31. The button B32 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when canceling the control right (lighting control reservation) corresponding to the detailed information displayed in the detailed display area R30. The button B33 is used to perform a predetermined operation (for example, a push operation) when transferring the control right (reservation for lighting control) corresponding to the detailed information displayed in the detailed display area R30 to a third party such as an acquaintance of the user. This is the button that performs the process. The button B34 is a predetermined button used when setting the effect of the lighting system 30 corresponding to the control right (lighting control reservation) corresponding to the detailed information displayed in the detailed display area R30 (before the start date and time of lighting control). This is a button on which an operation (for example, a press operation) is performed. The button B34 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the screen transitions to the reservation list screen G20.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the button B30, the information terminal 20 displays on the display unit 21 a map image corresponding to the facility whose lighting control is performed and is displayed in the detailed display area R30. For example, when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B30, the information terminal 20 transmits map image request information requesting a map image to the server 10. Upon receiving the map image request information, the server 10 acquires a map image of the address from an external device based on the address of the facility where the lighting control is performed, which is displayed in the detailed display area R30. The server 10 transmits the acquired map image to the information terminal 20.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the button B31, the information terminal 20 displays the control right corresponding to the detailed information displayed in the detailed display area R30 and information indicating that editing (change) of the control right is requested. The included edit request information is transmitted to the server 10. Upon receiving the edit request information, the server 10 transmits information necessary for editing the control right to the information terminal 20 based on the control right included in the received edit request information. The information terminal 20 displays a screen for editing the control right on the display unit 21 based on the information necessary for editing the control right. When the user completes editing of the control right using the scene displayed on the display unit 21, the server 10 receives the edited (changed) control right from the information terminal 20. The server 10 replaces the control right before editing stored in the schedule storage unit 124 with the changed control right.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the button B32, the information terminal 20 displays cancellation information including the control right corresponding to the detailed information displayed in the detailed display area R30 and information indicating that a cancellation process is requested. Send to server 10. Upon receiving the cancellation information, the confirmation processing unit 133 of the server 10 deletes the control right included in the received cancellation information from the schedule storage unit 124.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the button B33, the information terminal 20 performs processing related to transfer of control rights. For example, the information terminal 20 receives, through a user operation, the name of another user to whom control rights are transferred, an e-mail address as a notification destination, and the like. The transfer processing unit 223 of the information terminal 20 sends a notification regarding the transfer (assignment) of control rights by e-mail based on the received e-mail address of another user. The transfer processing unit 223 requests the name and email address of another user, the control right of the transfer target, that is, the control right corresponding to the detailed information displayed in the detail display area R30, and processing related to the transfer of the right. Transfer request processing is sent to the server 10. Thereby, the information terminal 20 can realize the function of transferring control rights.

The server 10 receives the transfer request process. The server 10 uses the received transfer request information to change the user identifier included in the control right of the transfer target.

If user-related information including the name and email address of another user included in the transfer request information exists in the first customer information storage unit 121, the server 10 separates the user identifier included in the control right of the transfer target. Replace with the user identifier of the user in . For example, the server 10 transfers the user identifier included in the same control right as the control right included in the transfer request information to the user of another user to whom the control right is transferred, among the plurality of control rights included in the schedule information. Replace with an identifier. As a result, after the user identifier is replaced, it becomes possible for another user to set the effect.

If the user-related information including the name and email address of another user included in the transfer request information does not exist in the first customer information storage unit 121, the server 10 will not be able to access the information until the other user makes a new registration. , replace it with another user's name as temporary information. For example, the server 10 replaces the user identifier included in the same control right as the control right included in the transfer request information among the plurality of control rights included in the schedule information with the name of another user. When another user completes new registration, the server 10 replaces the name of the other user as temporary information with the user identifier of the newly registered user. As a result, after the user identifier is replaced, it becomes possible for another user to set the effect.

By performing a predetermined operation on the button B33 on the first reservation details screen G30, a function related to transfer of control rights is realized.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the button B34, the information terminal 20 displays a first effect setting screen G50 for performing the effect setting process in the same way as when a predetermined operation is performed on the information display area R13. (see FIG. 10) is displayed on the display unit 21.

The information terminal 20 displays the reservation list screen G20 on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B35.

(4-5) Second reservation details screen The second reservation details screen G40 is a case where a predetermined operation is performed on one information display area R23 among one or more information display areas R23, and a predetermined This is displayed on the display unit 21 if the date and time of the operation is during the period during which lighting control is performed. As shown in FIG. 9, the second reservation details screen G40 includes a details display area R40 and a button display area R41.

In the detailed display area R40, since the date and time when the predetermined operation was performed is during the lighting control period, the end date and time (time) and facility identifier included in the control right corresponding to the information display area R23 where the predetermined operation was performed Contains the facility name corresponding to. Further, in the detailed display area R30, an image P40 of a facility whose lighting is to be controlled and a button B40 are displayed. The button B40 is a button on which a predetermined operation (for example, press operation) is performed when the user controls the lighting in real time for the lighting system 30 installed in the facility whose name is displayed in the detailed display area R40. It is.

In the button display area R41, a button B41 is displayed. The button B34 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the screen transitions to the reservation list screen G20.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the button B41, the information terminal 20 displays a first effect setting screen G50 for performing the effect setting process in the same way as when a predetermined operation is performed on the information display area R13. (see FIG. 10) is displayed on the display unit 21.

The information terminal 20 displays the reservation list screen G20 on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B35.

(4-6) First effect setting screen The first effect setting screen G50 is displayed on the display section 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on any one of the information display area R13, button B34, and button B40. will be displayed. The first effect setting screen G50 includes a control content display area R50 and a button display area R51, as shown in FIG.

In the control content display area R50, a color setting box B50, a speed setting button B51, and a change pattern setting box B53 are displayed.

The color setting box B50 is used when setting the emission color of each lighting device. In the color setting box B50, a plurality of (here, five) colors are displayed. The user can specify one color among the plurality of displayed colors by a predetermined operation (for example, a tap operation). Furthermore, if the desired color does not exist among the plurality of displayed colors, the user can change the plurality of colors displayed in the color setting box B50 by performing a sliding operation left and right in the color setting box B50. can do. This allows the user to search for and set the desired color. Note that in the color setting box B50, one color among the plurality of colors initially displayed is set as a default color.

The speed setting button B51 is, for example, a slide button, and is used to adjust the speed of change in the change pattern of lighting control for the lighting system 30. The user performs a slide operation on the operation button B52 included in the speed setting button B51, moves the operation button B52 to the left or right, and adjusts the rate of change. When the speed setting button B51 is first displayed, the operation button B52 is set at the center position in the operation range. That is, when the speed setting button B51 is first displayed, the speed corresponding to the case where the operation button B52 is in the center position is set as the default speed.

The change pattern setting box B53 is used when setting a change pattern of lighting control for the lighting system 30. In the change pattern setting box B53, a plurality of (here, three) patterns are displayed as change patterns. Specifically, in the change pattern setting box B53, "flow", "move", and "blink" are each displayed as change patterns. Here, the changing pattern "flowing" is a pattern in which a plurality of colors appear to flow together by controlling the emitted light colors of a plurality of lighting devices. The change pattern "movement" is a pattern in which one color appears to move by controlling the lighting and extinguishing of a plurality of lighting devices. The change pattern "blinking" is a pattern in which the colors emitted by each lighting device appear to be blinking by controlling the lighting and extinguishing of a plurality of lighting devices. In the change pattern setting box B53, one change pattern (for example, "lighting up") among the plurality of change patterns displayed first is set as a default change pattern.

In the button display area R51, a plurality of buttons B54 to B56 are displayed. The button B54 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the user sets the effect for each lighting device using another effect setting method. The button B55 is a button to which a user performs a predetermined operation (for example, press operation) when making detailed performance settings for each lighting device. Button B56 transitions to any screen before transitioning to the first performance setting screen G50, that is, the menu screen G10, the first reservation details screen G30, the second reservation details screen G40, and the posting screen G160 described later. This is a button on which a predetermined operation (for example, a press operation) is performed at a certain time.

In the production setting process, the information terminal 20 performs at least one setting among the emission color setting, speed setting, and change pattern setting in the color setting box B50, speed setting button B51, and change pattern setting box B53. When the user setting information is set, the user setting information is sent to the server 10. The user setting information includes the light emitting color, speed, and change pattern that are set at the time when at least one of the light emitting color setting, speed setting, and change pattern setting is performed. The effect creation unit 134 of the server 10 generates effect setting information based on the user setting information received from the information terminal 20. If the date and time when the production setting information is generated is before the lighting control start date and time, the production creation unit 134 stores the produced production setting information in the production setting information storage unit 125. The effect creation unit 134 outputs the generated effect setting information to the lighting control unit 135 if the date and time when the effect setting information is generated is during the lighting control period.

In the performance setting process, when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B54, the information terminal 20 displays a second performance setting screen G60 (see FIG. 11) on the display unit 21.

The information terminal 20 displays a third effect setting screen G70 (see FIG. 12) on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B55 in the effect setting process.

In the production setting process, when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B56, the information terminal 20 displays a screen before transitioning to the first production setting screen G50 on the display unit 21.

Note that the type of color displayed in the color setting box B50, the speed range set in the speed setting button B51, and the type of change pattern displayed in the change pattern setting box B53 do not need to be the same for all facilities. do not have. That is, in at least one of the plurality of facilities, among the types of colors displayed in the color setting box B50, the speed range set in the speed setting button B51, and the types of change patterns displayed in the change pattern setting box B53. It may be different from other facilities in at least one aspect. Thereby, the lighting control system 1 can perform at least one restriction among the settable colors, the change speed of the change pattern, and the change pattern, depending on the facility.

For example, the lighting control system 1 may exclude from the range of colors that can be displayed in the color setting box B50, colors that do not suit the environment of the facility to be illuminated or the environment around the facility. That is, the information terminal 20 may display on the display unit 21 only a range in which a change in color is allowed, depending on the environment of the facility and the environment around the facility.

Furthermore, in the case where "blinking" is set as the change pattern in the change pattern setting box B53, one change pattern among the remaining two change patterns may also be set.

(4-7) Second effect setting screen The second effect setting screen G60 is displayed on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B54. The second effect setting screen G60 includes a category type display area R60 and a button display area R61, as shown in FIG. 11.

In the category type display area R60, information related to each of one or more categories selectable by the user is displayed in button format. In the list display area R20 of this embodiment, one or more (here, three) buttons B60 to B62 are displayed in one-to-one correspondence with one or more (here, three) categories. . Here, the button B60 corresponds to a category that includes one or more lighting control patterns that are preset for a facility (for example, ABC Tower). Button B61 corresponds to a category that includes one or more lighting control patterns that received high praise from third parties in the past in lighting control for facilities (for example, ABC Tower). Button B62 corresponds to a category that includes one or more lighting control patterns that one or more other users have performed on the lighting system 30 of a facility (for example, ABC Tower) in the past.

In the button display area R61, a button B63 is displayed. Button B63 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the screen transitions to the first effect setting screen G50.

In the production setting process, when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B60, the information terminal 20 selects one or more preset settings for the facility (target facility) in which the lighting system 30 to be controlled is installed. The illumination control pattern is displayed on the display unit 21. The user selects one lighting control pattern from among the one or more displayed lighting control patterns. The information terminal 20 transmits information including the lighting control pattern selected by the user to the server 10. The effect creation unit 134 of the server 10 generates user setting information including the emitted light color of each lighting device, the lighting control change pattern, and the change rate of the change pattern, according to the lighting control pattern received from the information terminal 20. The information terminal 20 transmits the generated user setting information to the server 10. The effect creation unit 134 of the server 10 generates effect setting information based on the user setting information received from the information terminal 20. If the date and time when the production setting information is generated is before the lighting control start date and time, the production creation unit 134 stores the produced production setting information in the production setting information storage unit 125. The effect creation unit 134 outputs the generated effect setting information to the lighting control unit 135 if the date and time when the effect setting information is generated is during the lighting control period.

In the production setting process, when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B61, the information terminal 20 displays on the display unit 21 one or more lighting control patterns that have been highly evaluated by a third party. The subsequent steps are the same as when a predetermined operation is performed on button B60, so the explanation here will be omitted.

In the production setting process, when a predetermined operation is performed on button B62, the information terminal 20 displays one lighting control for the facility for which one or more other users have performed lighting control in the past for the production setting target facility. The above lighting control pattern is displayed on the display unit 21. The subsequent steps are the same as when a predetermined operation is performed on button B60, so the explanation here will be omitted.

The information terminal 20 displays the first performance setting screen G50 on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B63 in the performance setting process.

Note that a preview of how the facility will be lit up using the lighting control pattern selected by the user may be displayed.

(4-8) Third effect setting screen The third effect setting screen G70 is displayed on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B55. The third effect setting screen G70, as shown in FIG. 12, includes an image display area R70, a first button display area R71, and a second button display area R72.

In the image display area R70, an image P70 of a facility in which the lighting system 30 that is the target of lighting control is installed is displayed. For example, the image P70 displayed in the image display area R70 includes ABC Tower P71 as a facility. Furthermore, the ABC tower P71 displayed in the image display area R70 is a nighttime image that is not illuminated.

Furthermore, in the image display region R70, a circular figure (hereinafter referred to as a circle) P72 representing the arrangement position of each lighting device included in the lighting system 30 is displayed superimposed on the image P70.

In the first button display area R71, a plurality of (here, two) buttons B70 and B71 are displayed. Buttons B70 and B71 are radio buttons, and one of the buttons B70 and B71 is selected by the user. The button displayed in black (here, button B71) is the button that is being selected.

Button B70 is selected to immediately reflect the emitting color, change pattern, and speed of change pattern set by the user. Button B70 is selected when the display section 21 displays a preview based on the emitted light color, change pattern, and speed of the change pattern set by the user.

In the second button display area R72, a plurality of (here, four) buttons B72 to B75 are displayed. The button B72 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the user sets the emission color of each lighting device of the lighting system 30 to be controlled. The button B73 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the user adjusts the rate of change of the change pattern of the lighting control for the lighting system 30. The button B74 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the user sets a lighting control change pattern for the lighting system 30. The button B75 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the screen transitions to the first effect setting screen G50.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the button B72 in the effect setting process, the information terminal 20 further displays a color setting box B50 shown in FIG. Let it be set.

For example, on the third effect setting screen G70, the user slides his or her finger along a plurality of lighting devices (circles P72 on the third effect setting screen G70) to select the plurality of lights whose emission colors are to be set. Specify equipment. Thereafter, a luminescent color is selected using the color setting box B50. Alternatively, the user first selects a luminescent color using the color setting box B50. Thereafter, the user specifies one or more lighting devices (circle mark P72 on the third effect setting screen G70) corresponding to the selected luminescent color on the third effect setting screen G70. In the first button display area R71, when the button B71 is selected, one or more specified lighting devices (circle mark P72) are displayed in a color corresponding to the selected emission color. This makes it possible to display a preview of the emitted light color. Therefore, the user can know in advance how the facility will be lit up.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the button B73 in the effect setting process, the information terminal 20 further displays the speed setting button B51 shown in FIG. Let the user set it. In the first button display area R71, when the button B71 is selected, each lighting device (circle mark P72) changes at the selected change speed and is displayed on the display unit 21 based on the change pattern. Ru. This makes it possible to display a preview of the rate of change of the change pattern. Therefore, the user can know in advance how the facility will be lit up.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the button B74 in the effect setting process, the information terminal 20 further displays a change pattern setting box B53 shown in FIG. Set it to In the first button display area R71, when the button B71 is selected, each lighting device (circle mark P72) is displayed on the display unit 21 based on the change pattern. This makes it possible to display a preview of the change pattern. Therefore, the user can know in advance how the facility will be lit up.

When the settings for the emitted light color, change speed, and change pattern are completed, the information terminal 20 generates user setting information including the emitted light color, change speed, and change pattern set at the time of completion. The information terminal 20 transmits the generated user setting information to the server 10. The effect creation unit 134 of the server 10 generates effect setting information based on the user setting information received from the information terminal 20. If the date and time when the production setting information is generated is before the lighting control start date and time, the production creation unit 134 stores the produced production setting information in the production setting information storage unit 125. The effect creation unit 134 outputs the generated effect setting information to the lighting control unit 135 if the date and time when the effect setting information is generated is during the lighting control period.

The information terminal 20 displays the first effect setting screen G50 on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B75 in the effect setting process.

Note that when setting a change pattern using the change pattern setting box B53, if "blinking" is set as the change pattern, one change pattern among the remaining two change patterns may also be set. .

The image displayed in the image display area R70 may be an image corresponding to the user's position. For example, when controlling the lighting system 30 in real time, the server 10 acquires position information of the user's information terminal 20 from the information terminal 20. The server is. Using the acquired position information, the distance from the facility where the lighting system 30 to be controlled is installed to the user and the direction of the user with respect to the facility are specified. The server 10 transmits an image of the facility according to the specified distance and direction to the information terminal 20, and causes the display unit 21 to display the image.

The information terminal 20 displays the first effect setting screen G50, the second effect setting screen G60, and the third effect setting screen G70, and communicates with the server 10 to control the illumination of the facility by the lighting system 30 to be controlled. It is possible to realize functions for creating production settings and operating production.

(4-9) Keyword Search Screen The keyword search screen G80 is displayed on the display section 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B11 on the menu screen G10. The keyword search screen G80 includes an input area R80 and a button display area R81, as shown in FIG. 13.

Input area R80 includes a keyword input area W80. In the keyword input area W80, a keyword used for searching for a facility is input by the user.

In the button display area R81, a plurality of (here, two) buttons B80 and B81 are displayed. The button B80 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the user instructs to execute a facility search using the keyword input in the keyword input area W80. The button B81 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the screen transitions to the menu screen G10.

In the reservation process, when a predetermined operation is performed on button B80, information terminal 20 transmits to server 10 the keyword input in keyword input area W80 and keyword search instruction information to instruct keyword search. The server 10 determines whether there is one or more pieces of lighting-related information having the keyword included in the keyword search instruction information in the lighting information storage unit 123. If one or more pieces of lighting-related information having a keyword exist, the server 10 acquires the one or more pieces of lighting-related information and sends the acquired one or more pieces of lighting-related information to the information terminal 20 as a search result. Send. Based on the search results, the user specifies the facility for which lighting control is to be performed, and specifies the control period and the like. The information terminal 20 transmits to the server 10 reservation information including information regarding the facility that performs lighting control and a period during which lighting control is performed. Upon receiving the reservation information, the server 10 issues a control right based on the received reservation information. Furthermore, the server 10 also generates consideration information. The server 10 sends reservation confirmation information including the issued control right and consideration information to the information terminal as information for displaying a reservation confirmation screen G180, which will be described later, on the display unit 21, which is an image for the user to confirm the reservation. Send to 20. When the information terminal 20 receives the reservation confirmation information from the server 10, it displays the reservation confirmation screen G180 on the display unit 21 using the received reservation confirmation information.

The information terminal 20 displays the menu screen G10 on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B81 in the reservation process.

(4-10) Place Search Screen The place search screen G90 is displayed on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B12 on the menu screen G10. As shown in FIG. 14, the location search screen G90 includes a first button display area R90, a facility list display area R91, and a second button display area R92.

In the first button display area R90, a plurality of (here, two) buttons B90 and B91 are displayed. Button B90 is a button on which a predetermined operation (e.g., press operation) is performed when searching for one or more facilities that are within a predetermined range from the user's current location and have a lighting system 30 that can control lighting. It is. Button B91 is used to specify a specific location (area) and perform a predetermined operation (for example, a press operation) when searching for one or more facilities that are located in the specified location and have a lighting system 30 that can control lighting. This is the button that performs the process.

In the facility list display area R91, a list of information related to one or more facilities having a lighting system 30 that can control lighting is displayed. Information related to facilities displayed in the facility list display area R91 is displayed for each facility.

The facility list display area R91 includes one or more information display areas R93. One or more (here, four) information display areas R93 are in one-to-one correspondence with one or more (here, four) facilities having lighting systems 30 that can control lighting. In one or more information display areas R93, information related to the corresponding facility is displayed. The information regarding the facility includes the name and image P90 of the corresponding facility.

In the second button display area R92, a button B92 is displayed. The button B92 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the screen transitions to the menu screen G10.

The information terminal 20 acquires information regarding the current location of the information terminal 20 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B90 in the reservation process. For example, the information terminal 20 acquires information regarding the position of the information terminal 20 using GPS (Global Positioning System). The information terminal 20 transmits the acquired information regarding the location of the information terminal 20 to the server 10 as terminal location information. Based on the terminal location information, the server 10 searches for one or more facilities that are located within a predetermined range around the location where the information terminal 20 is located and that have a lighting system 30 that can control lighting. The server 10 transmits search results (information regarding one or more facilities obtained through the search) to the information terminal 20. The information terminal 20 displays a facility display screen G100, which will be described later, on the display unit 21 based on the search results.

In the reservation process, when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B91, the information terminal 20 displays a spot display screen G120, which will be described later, on the display unit 21.

In the reservation process, the user performs a predetermined operation (for example, a tap operation) on one information display area R93 among the one or more information display areas R93. The information terminal 20 receives a designation of a period, etc. for lighting control for a facility (designated facility) corresponding to the information display area R93 where a predetermined operation has been performed. The information terminal 20 transmits information regarding the designated facility and reservation information including the period for performing lighting control to the server 10. Upon receiving the reservation information, the server 10 issues a control right based on the received reservation information. Furthermore, the server 10 also generates consideration information. The server 10 transmits reservation confirmation information to the information terminal 20. When the information terminal 20 receives the reservation confirmation information from the server 10, it displays the reservation confirmation screen G180 on the display unit 21 using the received reservation confirmation information.

The information terminal 20 displays the menu screen G10 on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B92 in the reservation process.

(4-11) Facility Display Screen The facility display screen G100 is displayed on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B90 on the location search screen G90. As shown in FIG. 15, the facility display screen G100 includes a facility display area R100 and a button display area R101.

In the facility display area R100, a list of information related to one or more facilities that exist within a predetermined range from the user's current location and that have a lighting system 30 that can control lighting is displayed. Information related to the facilities displayed in the facility display area R100 is displayed for each facility.

Facility display area R100 includes one or more information display areas R102. One or more (here, two) information display areas R102 exist within a predetermined range from the user's current position, and have one or more (here, two) lighting systems 30 that can control lighting. There is a one-to-one correspondence with each facility. In one or more information display areas R102, information related to the corresponding facility is displayed. The information regarding the facility displayed in the information display area R102 includes the name of the corresponding facility, information regarding the distance from the user's information terminal 20 to the corresponding facility, and an image P90 of the corresponding facility. For example, the information regarding the facility "ABC Tower" includes the distance "200 m" from the information terminal 20 to the facility.

In the facility display area R100, a button B100 is further displayed. Button B100 causes the display unit 21 to display a map showing the locations of one or more facilities that are located within a predetermined range from the user's current location and have a lighting system 30 that can control lighting. This is a button on which a predetermined operation (for example, a press operation) is performed at a certain time.

In the button display area R101, a button B101 is displayed. The button B101 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the screen transitions to the location search screen G90.

In the reservation process, the user performs a predetermined operation (for example, a tap operation) on one information display area R102 among the one or more information display areas R102. The information terminal 20 receives a designation of a period for lighting control, etc. for the facility (designated facility) corresponding to the information display area R102 where a predetermined operation has been performed. The information terminal 20 transmits information regarding the designated facility and reservation information including the period for performing lighting control to the server 10. Upon receiving the reservation information, the server 10 issues a control right based on the received reservation information. Furthermore, the server 10 also generates consideration information. The server 10 transmits reservation confirmation information to the information terminal 20. When the information terminal 20 receives the reservation confirmation information from the server 10, it displays the reservation confirmation screen G180 on the display unit 21 using the received reservation confirmation information.

In the reservation process, when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B100, the information terminal 20 transmits map request information requesting information (map information) related to a map to be displayed on the display unit 21 to the server 10. When the server 10 acquires the map request information, the server 10 generates a map that is centered around the user's current location and includes one or more facilities that are located within a predetermined range from the user's current location and that have a lighting system 30 that can control lighting. The map information related to this is transmitted to the information terminal 20. The information terminal 20 uses the map information from the server 10 to display a map display screen G110, which will be described later, on the display unit 21.

In the reservation process, when a predetermined operation is performed on button B101, information terminal 20 displays location search screen G90 on display unit 21.

(4-12) Map Display Screen The map display screen G110 is displayed on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B100 on the facility display screen G100. The map display screen G110 includes a map display area R110 and a button display area R111, as shown in FIG. 16.

In the map display area R110, a map M110 is displayed that is centered on the user's current location and includes one or more facilities that are located within a predetermined range from the user's current location and that have a lighting system 30 that can control lighting. . In addition, in the map display area R110, a figure u110 representing the user and a figure (hereinafter, circle Marks) u111 and u112 are displayed superimposed on the map M110. Thereby, the user can obtain a sense of distance between himself and each facility.

The map display area R110 further includes an information display area R112. In the information display area R112, the name of the facility (here, ABC Tower) corresponding to the selected circle among the circles u111 and u112 is displayed. At this time, the selected circle among the circles u111 and u112 is displayed as a black circle, and the unselected circle is displayed as a white circle.

In the button display area R111, a button B110 is displayed. The button B110 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the screen transitions to the facility display screen G100.

In the reservation process, when a predetermined operation (for example, a tap operation) is performed on the information display area R112, the information terminal 20 specifies a period for lighting control for the corresponding facility (designated facility), etc. accept. The information terminal 20 transmits information regarding the designated facility and reservation information including the period for performing lighting control to the server 10. Upon receiving the reservation information, the server 10 issues a control right based on the received reservation information. Furthermore, the server 10 also generates consideration information. The server 10 transmits reservation confirmation information to the information terminal 20. When the information terminal 20 receives the reservation confirmation information from the server 10, it displays the reservation confirmation screen G180 on the display unit 21 using the received reservation confirmation information.

The information terminal 20 displays the facility display screen G100 on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B110 in the reservation process.

(4-13) Spot Display Screen The spot display screen G120 is displayed on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B91 on the location search screen G90. The spot display screen G120 includes a spot display area R120 and a button display area R121, as shown in FIG. 17.

In the spot display area R120, one or more areas are displayed in order to specify a spot as a specific place. The spot display area R120 includes a plurality of (here, three) information display areas R122 to R124. A plurality of (here, three) information display areas R122 to R124 are in one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of (here, three) regions. In a plurality of (three in this case) information display areas R122 to R124, names of corresponding regions are displayed.

The button B120 is a button on which a predetermined operation (for example, a push operation) is performed when controlling the lighting system 30 of one facility among one or more facilities provided in the AA region. The button B121 is a button on which a predetermined operation (for example, a push operation) is performed when controlling the lighting system 30 of one facility among one or more facilities provided in the BB area. Button B122 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, push operation) is performed when controlling the lighting system 30 of one facility among one or more facilities provided in the CC area.

In the button display area R121, a button B120 is displayed. The button B120 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the screen transitions to the location search screen G90.

In the reservation process, when a predetermined operation (for example, a tap operation) is performed on any one of the information display areas R122 to R124, the information terminal 20 displays information corresponding to the predetermined operation. Display a list of one or more facilities in the region corresponding to the region. The user selects one facility from the one or more displayed facilities. The information terminal 20 accepts designations such as a period for lighting control for the selected facility. The information terminal 20 transmits information regarding the designated facility and reservation information including the period for performing lighting control to the server 10. Upon receiving the reservation information, the server 10 issues a control right based on the received reservation information. Furthermore, the server 10 also generates consideration information. The server 10 transmits reservation confirmation information to the information terminal 20. When the information terminal 20 receives the reservation confirmation information from the server 10, it displays the reservation confirmation screen G180 on the display unit 21 using the received reservation confirmation information.

The information terminal 20 displays the location search screen G90 on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B120 in the reservation process.

(4-14) Calendar Display Screen The calendar display screen G130 is displayed on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B13 on the menu screen G10. Calendar display screen G130, as shown in FIG. 18, includes calendar display area R130 and button display area R131.

The calendar display area R130 includes a year selection area R132 and a month selection area R133. In the year selection area R132, the year in which lighting control is to be performed is selected using a pull-down display. In the month selection area R133, the month for which illumination control is to be performed is selected using a pull-down display.

Calendar display area R130 includes day display area R134. In the day display area R134, each day corresponding to the selected year and month is displayed in a calendar format.

The user performs a predetermined operation (for example, a tap operation) on the area where the day on which the lighting control is desired to be reserved is displayed, out of the plurality of days displayed in the day display area R134. This allows the user to select the day on which he or she wishes to reserve lighting control.

In the button display area R131, a button B133 is displayed. The button B133 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the screen transitions to the menu screen G10.

In the reservation process, when a predetermined operation is performed on an area in the calendar display screen G130 in which any one of the days displayed in the day display area R134 is displayed, the information terminal 20 performs a reservation process, which will be described later. A reservation available list screen G140 is displayed on the display unit 21.

The information terminal 20 displays the menu screen G10 on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B133 in the reservation process.

(4-15) Available reservation list screen The available reservation list screen G140 is displayed when a predetermined operation is performed on a button corresponding to any one of a plurality of days on the calendar display screen G130. will be displayed. As shown in FIG. 19, the reservation possible list screen G140 includes a list display area R140 and a button display area R141.

In the list display area R140, a list of information regarding facilities that can be reserved on the day selected by the user on the calendar display screen G130 is displayed for each facility. List display area R140 includes one or more information display areas R142. One or more (here, two) information display areas R142 are in one-to-one correspondence with one or more (here, two) facilities for which reservations are possible. In one or more information display areas R142, information regarding the corresponding reservation-enabled facilities is displayed. The information regarding the facility that allows reservations includes the name of the facility that allows reservations, the time slot that allows reservations, and the image P140 of the facility that allows reservations.

In the button display area R141, a button B140 is displayed, which is used to perform a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) when the screen transitions to the calendar display screen G130.

In the reservation process, the user performs a predetermined operation (for example, a tap operation) on one information display area R142 among the one or more information display areas R142. The information terminal 20 receives a designation of a period for lighting control, etc. for a facility (designated facility) corresponding to the information display area R142 where a predetermined operation has been performed. The information terminal 20 transmits information regarding the designated facility and reservation information including the period for performing lighting control to the server 10. Upon receiving the reservation information, the server 10 issues a control right based on the received reservation information. Furthermore, the server 10 also generates consideration information. The server 10 transmits reservation confirmation information to the information terminal 20. When the information terminal 20 receives the reservation confirmation information from the server 10, it displays the reservation confirmation screen G180 on the display unit 21 using the received reservation confirmation information.

The information terminal 20 displays the calendar display screen G130 on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B140.

(4-16) Free Spot List Screen The free spot list screen G150 is displayed on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B14 on the menu screen G10. As shown in FIG. 20, the free spot list screen G150 includes a free spot list display area R150 and a button display area R151.

Here, a free spot is a free spot where one or more other users (child users) who have logged in to the lighting control system 1 during a period that can be controlled by a user (parent user) of an event company, etc. who has the control right. This is a facility where lighting can be controlled freely. In this case, one control right will be shared by the parent user (in the above case, the event company) and one or more child users. Further, consideration is paid only to the parent user. When the facility is used as a free spot, the control right further includes information (free spot information) indicating that the facility to be controlled is to be used as a free spot during a period in which lighting control is possible.

In the free spot list display area R150, a list of information regarding facilities that can be reserved is displayed for each facility. The free spot list display area R150 includes one or more information display areas R152. One or more (here, two) information display areas R152 are in one-to-one correspondence with one or more (here, two) facilities that are free spots. In one or more information display areas R152, information regarding the facility that is the corresponding free spot is displayed. The information related to the facility that is a free spot includes the name of the facility that can be used (controlled) by the child user, the available time period, and an image P150 of the facility. Here, information regarding facilities that are one or more free spots based on all control rights including free spot information among the one or more control rights stored in the schedule storage unit 124 is displayed in a free spot list. It is displayed in area R150.

In the button display area R151, a button B150 is displayed, which is used to perform a predetermined operation (for example, a press operation) when the screen transitions to the menu screen G10.

When a predetermined operation (for example, a tap operation) is performed on one information display area R152 among one or more information display areas R152, the information terminal 20 displays a post screen G160, which will be described later, on the display unit 21. .

The information terminal 20 displays the menu screen G10 on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B150.

(4-17) Posting Screen The posting screen G160 is displayed on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on one information display area R512 among the one or more information display areas R152. As shown in FIG. 21, the posting screen G160 includes an image display area R160 and a button display area R161.

In the image display area R160, when the posting screen G160 is displayed, a real-time image P160 of the facility corresponding to the information display area R152 where a predetermined operation has been performed is displayed. In the image display area R160, the name of the user who is performing the production at the time the posting screen G160 is displayed (in the illustrated example, user B) and the name of the facility to be produced (in the illustrated example, ABC Tower) are further displayed. Ru.

Two buttons B160 and B161 are displayed in the button display area R161. The button B160 is a button on which a predetermined operation (for example, a push operation) is performed when performing an effect on the facility displayed in the image display area R160. The button B161 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the screen transitions to the free spot list screen G150.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the button B160, the information terminal 20 displays an image for performing performance settings for the facility displayed in the image display area R160, for example, a first performance setting screen G50. When the user performs a screen operation on the first effect setting screen G50, the information terminal 20 generates user setting information. The information terminal 20 transmits the generated user setting information to the server 10. The effect creation unit 134 of the server 10 generates effect setting information based on the user setting information received from the information terminal 20. Since the time when the posting screen G160 is displayed on the display unit 21 is included in the period during which the facility can be used as a free spot, the effect creation unit 134 outputs the generated effect setting information to the lighting control unit 135.

The information terminal 20 displays the free spot list screen G150 on the display unit 21 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B161.

(4-18) Posting Confirmation Screen The posting confirmation screen G170 is displayed after the user sets the effect for the lighting system 30 installed in the free spot facility, and then watches a video of the facility lit up according to the user's effect settings. is displayed on the display section 21 in order to do so. In this case, the video displayed on the posting confirmation screen G170 can be obtained by cooperating with the video distribution system 80.

As shown in FIG. 22, the posting confirmation screen G170 includes a confirmation image display area R170 and a button display area R171.

In the confirmation image display area R170, an image (video) of the facility lit up based on the user's performance settings is displayed in real time. In the confirmation image display area R170, the name of the user who performed the setting effect (posting) (in the illustrated example, user A) and the name of the facility targeted for the effect (in the illustrated example, ABC Tower) are further displayed.

In the button display area R171, a button B170 is displayed. Button B170 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when viewing the video is finished.

The information terminal 20 ends the display of the posting confirmation screen G170 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B170.

(4-19) Reservation Confirmation Screen The reservation confirmation screen G180 is displayed on the display unit 21 when the user confirms the details of the reservation, that is, the details of the control right that the user intends to purchase. As shown in FIG. 23, the reservation confirmation screen G180 includes a reservation content display area R180 and a button display area R181.

In the reservation content display area R180, control rights and consideration information included in the reservation confirmation information received from the server 10 are displayed. Specifically, in the reservation content display area R180, the date and time (start date and time, end date and time) when the user performs lighting control, the name of the facility, the address of the facility, and consideration represented by consideration information are displayed. In the reservation content display area R180, an image P180 of the facility is further displayed.

In the button display area R181, a plurality of (here, two) buttons B180 and B181 are displayed. Button B180 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the reservation details are correct. The button B181 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the screen transitions to the screen before transitioning to the reservation confirmation screen G180.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the button B80, the information terminal 20 displays a reservation confirmation screen G190, which will be described later, on the display unit 21.

When a predetermined operation is performed on button B181, information terminal 20 displays a screen before transitioning to reservation confirmation screen G180 on display unit 21.

(4-20) Reservation Confirmation Screen The reservation confirmation screen G190 is displayed on the display unit 21 when the user agrees to the reservation details and purchases control rights over the reservation contents. As shown in FIG. 24, the reservation confirmation screen G190 includes a reservation confirmation display area R190 and a button display area R191.

In the reservation confirmation display area R190, the date and time (start date and time, end date and time) when the user performs lighting control, the name of the facility, the address of the facility, and consideration expressed by consideration information are displayed. In the reservation confirmation display area R190, an image P190 of the facility is further displayed. That is, in the reservation confirmation display area R190, the same content as that displayed in the reservation content display area R180 of the reservation confirmation screen G180 is displayed.

In the button display area R191, a plurality of (here, two) buttons B190 and B191 are displayed. Button B190 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when the user agrees to the reservation details and purchases control rights for the reservation details. Button B191 is a button on which a predetermined operation (eg, press operation) is performed when canceling the purchase of the control right.

The information terminal 20 transmits reservation confirmation information to the server 10 when a predetermined operation is performed on the button B190. The reservation confirmation information includes control rights. Upon receiving the reservation confirmation information, the payment unit 132 of the server 10 makes a payment for the control right included in the received reservation confirmation information. When the purchase and sale of the control right is successfully completed in the settlement unit 132, the issuing unit 131 associates the issued control right with the facility identifier and consideration information of the facility where the lighting system 30 to be controlled is installed, and stores it in the schedule storage unit. 124.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the button B191, the information terminal 20 interrupts the control right purchase procedure and ends the display of the reservation confirmation screen G190.

(5) Advantages Conventionally, when illumination control is performed on a lighting system 30 including a plurality of lighting devices to light up a facility, it is conceivable to perform lighting control using the lighting system 30 owned by the owner of the facility. When an individual user lights up a facility, he or she may obtain permission from the facility owner and pay a large amount of money as a usage fee. It is difficult for individual users to pay large amounts of money.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the lighting control system 1 includes a schedule storage section 124 as a management section, an issuing section 131, and an information terminal 20 as a control section. The schedule storage unit 124 manages control rights regarding lighting control to be controlled. The issuing unit 131 issues a control right. The information terminal 20 performs lighting control on the control target by acquiring the control right.

By using the lighting control system 1 with this configuration, an event company that plans lighting up a facility can distribute control rights to individual users, and individual users can light up according to their own preferences. I can do it. It should be noted that event companies are not the only ones who plan facility illuminations. For example, a tenant (for example, a restaurant) in a facility, a hotel, a wedding hall, or a wedding management company may plan to light up the facility.

Therefore, the lighting control system 1 can allow the user to control the lighting of the lighting system 30, which is a control target that the user does not own.

Additionally, the event company that plans the illumination of the facility pays a usage fee to the facility owner. Therefore, the event company can establish a business by determining the compensation for the control rights to be distributed to each user based on the usage fee.

Further, the video distribution system 80 distributes the light-up video to a third party and obtains evaluation from the third party. The lighting control system 1 acquires the evaluation. Therefore, it is possible to increase the user's desire to light up the room again based on the evaluation.

Furthermore, by having a third party watch the video of the light-up, it is possible to make the third party interested in the light-up. Therefore, it becomes possible for an interested third party to acquire control rights.

Therefore, the value of the service of distributing control rights for lighting control to the lighting system 30 for lighting up can be increased.

In addition, the information terminal 20 displays a screen related to reservation processing and communicates with the server 10 to obtain control rights (reservations) for the lighting system 30 of the facility in order to light up the facility, billing, etc. functions can be realized. Screens related to reservation processing include, for example, a keyword search screen G80, a location search screen G90, a calendar display screen G130, a reservation confirmation screen G180, and a reservation confirmation screen G190.

(6) Modification Examples Modification examples are listed below. Note that the modified examples described below can be applied in combination with the above embodiment as appropriate.

(6-1) Modification example 1
In the above embodiment, the first controller 40 and the second controller 60 are configured as separate devices, but the configuration is not limited to this. The first controller 40 and the second controller 60 may be configured as one integrated controller. In this case, the integrated controller includes a switching device 70 and switches the control source of lighting control to either the server 10 or the operating device 50.

(6-2) Modification example 2
In the embodiment described above, the control right is transferred to a third party such as an acquaintance of the user, so that the third party can set the effect, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration.

The lighting control system 1 may be configured to transfer some of the control rights to a third party. For example, a user who has control rights may set effects for the lighting system 30 that is the target of lighting control, and transfer an instruction to perform lighting control according to the settings for the effects to a third party such as an acquaintance as the control rights. Good too.

(6-3) Modification example 3
In the above embodiment, if the contents of the effect settings set by the user do not match the environment of the facility or the environment around the facility, a warning may be notified to the user.

For example, the server 10 stores in advance performance settings (prohibited performance settings) that are not suitable for the environment of the facility and the environment around the facility. The server 10 notifies the user's information terminal 20 of a warning when the contents of the effect setting set by the user are the same as or similar to the contents of the prohibited effect setting. Here, similarity means that the color scheme of the emitted light color set in the prohibition effect setting and the color scheme of the emitted light color included in the effect setting set by the user match by a predetermined percentage or more.

(6-4) Modification example 4
In the above embodiments, the lighting system 30 may be a projector. That is, the lighting control system 1 may be used for lighting control for projection mapping.

Alternatively, the lighting control system 1 may use each lighting device as direct lighting, that is, as illumination.

Alternatively, the lighting control system 1 may use a monitor as the lighting system 30. In this case, each lighting device of the lighting system 30 corresponds to each light emitting element of the monitor and is used as direct lighting.

(6-5) Modification example 5
In the embodiment described above, the lighting control system 1 lights up the facility by light emission from the lighting system 30 illuminated by the user, and at least one of lighting, dimming, and color adjustment of another lighting device in the facility. may be controlled. Alternatively, the lighting control system 1 lights up the facility by emitting light from the lighting system 30 illuminated by the user, and also lights up, dims, and controls lighting equipment in another facility where the lighting of the facility can be viewed. At least one of the toning colors may be controlled.

(6-6) Modification example 6
In the embodiment described above, the lighting control system 1 may perform lighting control on the lighting system 30 based on performance settings in response to changes in a predetermined object.

For example, when the predetermined object is a moving object such as a vehicle, the lighting control system 1 performs lighting control on the lighting system 30 based on the effect setting so that the light of each lighting device follows the moving object. It's okay.

(6-7) Modification example 7
In the embodiment described above, the control right includes a start date and time and an end date and time as a period for performing lighting control, but the control right is not limited to this configuration.

The control right may include only the start date and time of lighting control. In this case, the schedule storage unit 124 stores the predetermined time (10 minutes) in addition to the control right. The information terminal 20 can control the lighting system 30 via the server 10 for a predetermined period of time from the start date and time (for example, 10 minutes from the start date and time). In other words, the schedule storage unit 124 may be configured to manage control rights based on a period during which lighting control is permitted to be performed on a control target, such as a period during which lighting control is performed and the above-mentioned predetermined time.

(6-8) Modification example 8
In the embodiments described above, it is not essential that the control right includes a period for performing lighting control. Any configuration may be used as long as the control authority can be managed based on the period during which lighting control is performed.

(6-9) Modification 9
In the embodiment described above, the information terminal 20 is configured to directly notify other information terminals of information regarding the transfer of control rights, but the information terminal 20 is not limited to this configuration.

The information terminal 20 may notify other information terminals of information regarding the transfer of control rights via the server 10. In this case, if the user of the other information terminal is not registered in the lighting control system 1, the server 10 transmits information regarding the transfer of control rights as well as information urging registration to the other information terminal.

(6-10) Modification example 10
In the embodiment described above, the operating device 50 may further have a function of receiving data related to lighting effects (corresponding to the above-mentioned effect setting information) and storing the data in the second controller 60. At this time, for example, the second controller 60 outputs, to the switching device 70, a lighting control signal based on data related to lighting effects stored in advance, in response to an instruction from the operating device 50.

(6-11) Other Modifications The above embodiment is only one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. The embodiments described above can be modified in various ways depending on the design, etc., as long as the objective of the present disclosure can be achieved. Further, the same functions as the lighting control system 1 may be realized by a lighting control method, a computer program, a recording medium on which the program is recorded, or the like. A lighting control method according to one embodiment includes a management step, a light emission step, and a control step. The management step manages control rights regarding lighting control to be controlled. The light emission step issues a control right. In the control step, lighting control is performed on the controlled object by acquiring the control right. A program according to one embodiment is a program for causing a computer system to function as the lighting control method described above.

The main body that executes the lighting control system 1 or the lighting control method in the present disclosure includes a computer system. A computer system has a processor and memory as hardware. When the processor executes the program recorded in the memory of the computer system, the function as an execution entity of the lighting control system 1 or the lighting control method according to the present disclosure is realized. The program may be pre-recorded in the memory of the computer system, or may be provided over a telecommunications line. Further, the program may be provided by being recorded on a non-transitory recording medium such as a memory card, an optical disk, or a hard disk drive that can be read by a computer system. A processor in a computer system is comprised of one or more electronic circuits including semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs) or large scale integrated circuits (LSIs). The plurality of electronic circuits may be integrated into one chip, or may be provided in a distributed manner over a plurality of chips. A plurality of chips may be integrated into one device, or may be distributed and provided in a plurality of devices.

The lighting control system 1, which is a computer system, may be a system composed of one or more computers. For example, at least some of the functions of the lighting control system 1 may be realized by cloud (cloud computing).

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As explained above, the lighting control system (1) of the first aspect includes a management section (for example, schedule storage section 124), an issuing section (131), and a control section (for example, information terminal 20). Be prepared. The management unit manages control rights regarding lighting control to be controlled. The issuing unit (131) issues a control right. The control unit performs illumination control on the controlled object by acquiring the control right.

According to this configuration, by acquiring the control right, it is possible to control the illumination of the control target. For example, the user can control the lighting of a control target that the user does not own.

In the lighting control system (1) of the second aspect, in the first aspect, upon acquiring the control right, the control unit performs lighting control on the controlled object in real time.

According to this configuration, lighting control for a controlled object can be performed in real time. Therefore, a user who performs lighting control can perform lighting control and enjoy changes caused by lighting control.

In the lighting control system (1) of the third aspect, in the first or second aspect, the management unit manages control rights based on a period during which lighting control for a controlled object is permitted.

According to this configuration, it is possible to determine whether lighting control is permitted or not based on the period.

In the lighting control system (1) of the fourth aspect, in the third aspect, the management unit manages control rights based on calendar information as a period.

According to this configuration, it is possible to determine whether lighting control is permitted or not based on calendar information.

In the lighting control system (1) of the fifth aspect, in the fourth aspect, the management unit manages the control right based on the start date and time and end date and time of the lighting control for the control target as calendar information.

According to this configuration, it is possible to determine whether lighting control is permitted based on the start date and time and the end date and time.

In the lighting control system (1) of the sixth aspect, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the management unit manages the correspondence between the issue destination of the control right and the control right.

According to this configuration, the destination to which the control right is issued can be managed.

In the lighting control system (1) of the seventh aspect, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, the issuing unit (131) generates consideration information as compensation for the control right in exchange for issuing the control right. let

According to this configuration, the control right can be given only to the user who has completed the sale.

The lighting control system (1) of the eighth aspect further includes an evaluation acquisition unit (138) in any one of the first to seventh aspects. The evaluation acquisition unit (137) acquires the evaluation of the lighting control of the control target executed by the control unit.

According to this configuration, the user who controlled the lighting can increase his or her desire to acquire control rights based on the evaluation.

In the lighting control system (1) of the ninth aspect, in any one of the first to eighth aspects, the control unit includes an information terminal ( 20).

According to this configuration, lighting control can be performed using the information terminal (20).

In the lighting control system (1) of the tenth aspect, in the ninth aspect, the information terminal (20) is configured to notify other information terminals of information regarding transfer of control rights.

According to this configuration, control rights can be transferred.

In the lighting control system (1) of the eleventh aspect, in any one of the first to tenth aspects, the controlled object is landscape lighting.

According to this configuration, the user who has the control right can create an illuminated space by lighting up, for example, by controlling the landscape lighting.

The lighting control method of the twelfth aspect includes a management step, an issuing step, and a control step. The management step manages control rights regarding lighting control to be controlled. The issuing step issues a control right. In the control step, lighting control is performed on the controlled object by acquiring the control right.

According to this lighting control method, by acquiring the control right, it is possible to control the lighting of the controlled object. For example, the user can control the lighting of a control target that the user does not own.

The program according to the thirteenth aspect is a program for causing a computer to execute the lighting control method according to the twelfth aspect.

According to this program, by acquiring the control right, it is possible to control the lighting of the controlled object. For example, the user can control the lighting of a control target that the user does not own.

1 Lighting control system 10 Server 20 Information terminal (control unit)
124 Schedule storage unit (management unit)
131 Publishing Department 137 Evaluation Acquisition Department

Claims (16)

a management department that manages control rights regarding lighting control to be controlled;
an issuing unit that issues the control right;
a control unit that performs lighting control on the control target by acquiring the control right ,
The control unit is an information terminal having a communication function and a user interface function that receives operations related to lighting control for the control target,
The information terminal is configured to notify other information terminals of information related to the transfer of control rights,
lighting control system. Upon acquiring the control right, the control unit performs lighting control on the control target in real time.
The lighting control system according to claim 1. The management unit manages the control right based on a period during which lighting control for the control target is permitted.
The lighting control system according to claim 1 or 2. The management unit manages the control right based on calendar information as the period.
The lighting control system according to claim 3. The management unit manages the control right based on the start date and time and end date and time of lighting control for the control target as the calendar information.
The lighting control system according to claim 4. The management unit manages a correspondence relationship between a destination to which the control right is issued and the control right.
The lighting control system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The issuing unit generates consideration information as consideration for the control right in exchange for issuing the control right.
The lighting control system according to any one of claims 1 to 6. further comprising an evaluation acquisition unit that acquires an evaluation of the lighting control of the controlled object executed by the control unit;
The lighting control system according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The control target is landscape lighting.
The lighting control system according to any one of claims 1 to 8. a management step for managing control rights regarding lighting control to be controlled;
an issuing step of issuing the control right;
a control step of performing lighting control on the control target by acquiring the control right,
The control step is executed by an information terminal having a communication function and a user interface function for accepting operations related to lighting control for the control target,
The information terminal is configured to notify other information terminals of information related to the transfer of control rights,
Lighting control method. A program for causing a computer to execute the lighting control method according to claim 10. a management department that manages control rights regarding lighting control to be controlled;
an issuing unit that issues the control right;
a communication unit capable of notifying a user who has acquired the control right or an information terminal of the user of information related to the transfer of the control right;
server. a management step for managing control rights regarding lighting control to be controlled;
an issuing step of issuing the control right;
a communicating step;
In the communication step, information regarding the transfer of the control right can be notified to the user who has acquired the control right or to the information terminal of the user.
Control rights management method. A program for causing a computer to execute the control right management method according to claim 13. A method for controlling an information terminal having a communication function and a user interface function for accepting operations related to lighting control for a controlled object, the method comprising:
The information related to the transfer of the control right acquired by the server system having a management unit that manages the control right regarding the lighting control of the control target and an issuing unit that issues the control right is transmitted to another user or the other user. A control method that can notify information terminals. A program for causing a computer to execute the control method according to claim 15.

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