JP2011233292A - Illumination device - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a lighting device that saves energy while realizing a comfortable light environment.
When lighting in the lighting device is started (YES in S160), the lighting device is turned on with the set luminance (S162) at the start, and the lighting device controller is dimmed as a dimming timer. A predetermined ratio of luminance at that time is set as the light target (S164). Then, until the dimming timer reaches 0 (NO in S166), the control device repeats the dimming process (S168) in which the luminance is gradually reduced, gradually from the luminance at the start of lighting to a predetermined ratio over a predetermined time. It will be fading.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a lighting device, and more particularly to a lighting device using a light emitting diode (LED) as a light source.

  Conventional lighting devices generally use incandescent bulbs or fluorescent lamps, such as turning on / off, dimming by adjusting output, turning on a night light (bean bulb), and the like.

  In recent years, the evolution of light emitting diodes (LEDs) has been remarkable, and LEDs having various luminance outputs with high luminance and high output have been put into practical use. Even in such a lighting device using LEDs, an energy saving function is required as in the conventional lighting device.

  As an energy saving function in a conventional lighting device, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-204271 proposes a method of gradually reducing the output of the lighting load from the time when lighting of the lighting load is started to reduce the light to a predetermined light amount. Has been.

  On the other hand, the light environment has a great influence on human psychology and physiology. Proper design of this light environment is one of the basic elements for obtaining a healthy and comfortable living environment. one of.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-204271

  However, if the light is not dimmed appropriately, it may cause an uncomfortable or uncomfortable feeling in humans, and a comfortable living environment will not be achieved. Moreover, since the individuality differs depending on the person, it is necessary to provide a light environment that is highly convenient for each individual.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an illumination device that achieves energy saving while realizing a comfortable light environment.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, a lighting device includes a light emitting unit and a control circuit for executing output control of the light emitting unit, and the control circuit starts light emission in the light emitting unit. The light emission output at the light emitting unit is gradually decreased to a predetermined ratio of the light emission output at the start of light emission or the light emission output change at a predetermined time from the time or the light emission output change time.

  Preferably, the control circuit decreases the light output of the light emitting unit so that the dimming rate according to the lighting of the light emitting unit changes according to a logarithmic function as time elapses in a predetermined time.

  Preferably, the lighting device further includes a memory that stores information defining an operation related to output control of the control circuit, and the control circuit outputs the light emission output of the light emitting unit in a time zone defined by the information stored in the memory. The light emission output specified by the information is set, and the light emission starts or the light emission output is changed at the light emission unit by the light emission output.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to save energy while realizing a comfortable light environment using the lighting device.

It is an external appearance block diagram of the illuminating device according to embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram explaining the hardware of the illuminating device according to embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the LED module according to embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example in case a LED module is arrange | positioned at an illuminating device. It is an external appearance block diagram of the remote control according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic block diagram explaining the hardware of the remote control according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the light control rate of the light environment control mode according to embodiment of this invention. It is an operation | movement table figure explaining operation | movement of the illumination part in each period of light environment control mode. It is a figure explaining the graph of the dimming rate of the daylight color and light bulb color according to embodiment of this invention in the period tA among the periods of FIG. It is a figure explaining the graph of the dimming rate of the daylight color and light bulb color according to embodiment of this invention in the period tC among the periods of FIG. It is a figure explaining the graph of the light control rate of the lightbulb color according to embodiment of this invention in the period tE among the periods of FIG. It is a figure explaining another graph of the light control rate of the lightbulb color according to embodiment of this invention in the period tE among the periods of FIG. It is a figure explaining the main flow of the illuminating device according to embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the process of the lighting adjustment mode according to embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the flow of the light environment control mode according to embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the set time of the wake-up time, dinner time, and bedtime in my home setting according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the screen of my home setting in the liquid crystal panel of the remote control according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the flow of my home setting according to embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the graph of the light control rate in the eco lighting mode according to embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the process of the eco lighting mode according to the embodiment of the present invention. This is a sub-routine for dimming processing in step S168 in the processing of the eco lighting mode in FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

FIG. 1 is an external configuration diagram of lighting apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 1, lighting device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention may be provided with chassis 2 for attaching a main body portion and covers 8 and 9 covering the entire surface of the main body portion together with chassis 2. It is shown. In this example, as an example, it is assumed that the chassis 2 of the lighting device 1 is attached to the ceiling.

  The cover 8 is provided corresponding to a region where the LED module for illumination is arranged. Light is irradiated from the region of the cover 8.

  Another cover 9 provided near the center of the cover 8 is provided corresponding to a region where a control device such as a substrate for controlling the LED module is disposed. The region corresponding to the cover 9 is not irradiated with light because no LED module is provided.

  In addition, a portable remote controller 50 for operating the lighting device 1 is provided. By operating the remote controller 50, it becomes possible to give various operation instructions to the illumination device 1. Details of the remote controller 50 will be described later.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram illustrating hardware of lighting apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 2, lighting device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a power supply circuit 10, a lighting control unit 20, a lighting unit 30, and an interface unit 40.

  The power supply circuit 10 receives an AC power input (AC input) (100 V), converts it into a DC voltage, and supplies the voltage to each part of the apparatus. In this example, the voltage is supplied to only the control power supply circuit 21 and the illumination unit 30 as an example. However, the voltage is not limited to this, and the voltage necessary for other parts is also shown. Shall be supplied.

  The illumination control unit 20 includes a control power supply circuit 21 that adjusts the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 10 to the CPU 22, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 22 that controls the entire illumination device 1, and a PWM ( (Pulse Width Modulation) control circuit 23, signal receiving unit 25, SW input unit 26, crystal oscillator 27, illuminance sensor 28, and memory 29. The CPU 22, the memory 29, and the PWM control circuit 23 are configured by a microcomputer.

  CPU22 is connected with each part and instruct | indicates operation | movement required in order to control the illuminating device 1 whole.

  The PWM control circuit 23 generates a PWM pulse necessary for driving the LED modules 31 and 32 in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 22.

  The signal receiving unit 25 is connected to the infrared light receiving unit 41 included in the interface unit 40, and outputs an instruction in response to the infrared signal received by the infrared light receiving unit 41 to the CPU 22.

  The SW input unit 26 is connected to the operation SW (switch) 42 and outputs an instruction in response to the operation of the operation SW to the CPU 22.

  The crystal oscillator 27 generates an oscillation signal at a predetermined cycle and outputs it to the CPU 22. The CPU 22 receives an oscillation signal (clock signal) oscillated from the crystal oscillator 27 and executes various operations synchronized with the clock signal. It is assumed that the CPU 22 can accurately measure the time according to the oscillation signal output from the crystal oscillator 27.

  The illuminance sensor 28 measures the illuminance around the lighting device 1 and outputs it to the CPU 22. The CPU 22 can control the dimming rate based on the measurement result from the illuminance sensor 28.

  The memory 29 stores a program for controlling the various lighting devices 1 and initial values, and is also used as a working memory for the CPU 22.

  The illumination unit 30 includes LED modules 31 and 32 having different color temperatures, and FET (Field Effect Transistor) switches 33 and 34 used to drive the LED modules 31 and 32. In this example, the color temperature of the LED module 31 is about 6700K, and the color temperature of the LED module 32 is about 2700K. Hereinafter, the LED module 31 is also referred to as daylight color LED (simply daylight color). The LED module 32 is also referred to as a light bulb color LED (simply a light bulb color). Here, the case where the LED modules 31 and 32 are provided as one set each is shown, but a configuration in which a plurality of sets are provided is also possible. Further, the FET switches 33 and 34 may be in the PWM control circuit 23.

The interface unit 40 includes an infrared light receiving unit 41 and an operation SW 42.
The infrared light receiving unit 41 receives an infrared signal from the remote controller 50 described above. The infrared signal is photoelectrically converted and output to the signal receiving unit 25.

  The operation SW 42 includes a power switch and the like, and an instruction in response to a switch operation of the user such as a power switch is output to the CPU 22 via the SW input unit 26. Note that when the power switch is on, necessary power is supplied to the lighting device 1, and when the power switch is off, power is not supplied to the lighting device 1. The various operations in this example are assumed to be when the power switch is on.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of LED modules 31 and 32 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 3, CPU 22 instructs PWM control circuit 23 to generate and output PWM pulses S <b> 1 and S <b> 2 for driving at least one of LED modules 31 and 32.

  The LED modules 31 and 32 are supplied with a necessary voltage from the power supply circuit 10. FET switches 33 and 34 are provided between the LED modules 31 and 32 and the ground voltage GND, respectively.

  Then, the FET switches 33 and 34 are turned on / off in response to the PWM pulses S1 and S2, whereby current is supplied / cut off to the LED modules 31 and 32. When current is supplied to the LED modules 31 and 32, the LED modules 31 and 32 emit light. In addition, although the structure which drives the LED modules 31 and 32 was demonstrated here, it is the same also when the other LED module is provided with two or more.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example when the LED modules 31 and 32 are arranged in the lighting device 1.

  Referring to FIG. 4, a case where LED modules 31 and 32 are arranged adjacent to each other and arranged in a plurality of sets of circular shapes is shown. By mounting the LED modules 31 and 32 having different color temperatures adjacent to each other, it is possible to easily mix the light emitted from the respective LED modules, and to eliminate color variation and unevenness on the irradiation surface.

FIG. 5 is an external configuration diagram of remote controller 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 5, remote controller 50 is provided with a liquid crystal panel 52 and various buttons. The liquid crystal panel 52 can also use a display device other than the liquid crystal.

  Here, a plurality of buttons are provided. Specifically, an “all light” button 54, an “extinguish” button 53, an “up” button 57A and a “down” button 57B for instructing to increase or decrease the dimming rate, a “bulb color” button 59A and A “daylight” button 59B, a “light environment control” button 58, an “eco lighting” button 60, a “my home style” setting button 62, a “brightness plus” button 64, a “before sleep” button 66, A “time setting” button 68, an “illuminance sensor” button 70, a “favorite” button 72, a “+/−” button 74 for instructing to increase or decrease a numerical value, and a “timer” button 76 are provided. .

  When the user presses the “all lights” button 54, a full lighting control instruction is output from the remote controller 50. In response to the input of the full lighting control instruction from the remote controller 50, the CPU 22 of the lighting device 1 instructs the PWM control circuit 23 to start full lighting control on the lighting unit 30. As a result, light having a dimming rate of 100% is emitted from the illumination unit 30 in accordance with the pressing of the “all lights” button 54, that is, the input of the full lighting control instruction from the remote controller 50.

  The dimming rate of the light emitted from the illuminating unit 30 is changed gradually from all the lamps (100% dimming rate) to the low light (30% dimming rate) by operating the “up” button 57A and the “down” button 57B. Adjusted up to. Specifically, for example, when the “down” button 57B is pressed in a state where the “full light” button 54 is pressed and all the lights are turned on (dimming rate 100%), the half light (the dimming rate 50%) is obtained. In this state, when the “down” button 57B is pressed, the light is dimmed (the light control rate is 30%). In addition, when the “UP” button 57A is pressed in this state, the light is half-lit (dimming rate 50%), and when the “UP” button 57A is pressed in this state, all the lights are turned on (dimming rate 100%). . It is assumed that the current dimming rate is stored in the memory 29.

  When the user presses the “light-off” button 53 while the light is on, a light-off control instruction is output from the remote controller 50. The CPU 22 of the lighting device 1 receives the input of the turn-off control instruction from the remote controller 50 and instructs the PWM control circuit 23 to turn off the lighting unit 30. As a result, the irradiation of light from the illumination unit 30 is completed in accordance with the pressing of the “light-off” button 53, that is, according to the input of the light-off control instruction from the remote controller 50.

  Further, when the user presses the “bulb color” button 59A and the “daylight color” button 59B, a color tone switching instruction is output from the remote controller 50. The CPU 22 of the lighting device 1 receives an input of a color tone switching instruction from the remote controller 50 and instructs the PWM control circuit 23 to switch lighting to the lighting unit 30. Here, it is assumed that the color tone of the light emitted from the illumination unit 30 can be adjusted in accordance with the pressing of the “bulb color” button 59A and the “daylight color” button 59B, that is, the input of the color tone switching instruction from the remote controller 50. Specifically, when the “bulb color” button 59A is pressed, the dimming rate is set so that the daylight color is gradually switched to the light bulb color while maintaining the dimming rate. For example, when the “bulb color” button 59A is pressed in the state of “daylight color”, which is all daylight color lights (dimming rate 100%), the daylight color is dimming rate 70% and the light bulb color is dimming rate 30%. It is set to “half-daylight color”, and the color is changed from the daylight color to the light bulb color side while maintaining the dimming rate. In this state, when the “bulb color” button 59A is further pressed, the daylight color is set to “half-bulb color” with a dimming rate of 30% and the bulb color is set to 70%, and the dimming rate is maintained. The color is further changed from daylight to the light bulb color. In addition, when the “daylight color” button 59B is pressed, the dimming rate is set to be switched in a stepwise manner from the light bulb color to the daylight color while maintaining the dimming rate. For example, when the “daylight color” button 59B is pressed in the state of “bulb color” that is all light bulb colors (light control rate 100%), the light bulb color is dimming rate 70% and the daylight color is dimming rate 30%. The “half-bulb color” is set to change the color tone from the light bulb color to the daylight color side while maintaining the dimming rate. In this state, when the “daylight color” button 59B is further pressed, the color of the light bulb is set to “half-daylight” with a dimming rate of 30% and the daylight color is set to 70% of the dimming rate. Is further changed from the light bulb color to the daylight color side. It is assumed that the current color tone is stored in the memory 29.

  According to the operation, the user operates the “up” button 57A and the “down” button 57B or the “bulb color” button 59A and the “daylight color” button 59B to change the dimming rate and the color tone to the user's preference. It is possible to realize a light environment.

  Further, when the user presses the “light environment control” button 58, a light environment control mode instruction is output from the remote controller 50. The CPU 22 of the lighting device 1 receives the input of the light environment control instruction from the remote controller 50 and instructs the PWM control circuit 23 to start the lighting control in the light environment control mode to the lighting unit 30. The light environment control mode will be described later.

  Further, when the user presses the “eco light” button 60, an eco light mode instruction is output from the remote controller 50. The CPU 22 of the lighting device 1 receives the input of the eco lighting instruction from the remote controller 50 and instructs the PWM control circuit 23 to start the lighting control in the eco lighting mode to the lighting unit 30. The eco lighting mode will be described later.

  Further, when the user presses the “my home style” setting button 62, the operation in my home style setting can be started. The setting of my family will be described later.

  Further, when the user presses the “brightness plus” button 64, a brightness plus instruction is output from the remote controller 50. The CPU 22 of the illumination device 1 receives the input of the brightness plus instruction from the remote controller 50 and instructs the PWM control circuit 23 to start the lighting control in the brightness plus mode to the illumination unit 30. The brightness plus mode will be described later.

  Further, when the user presses the “before sleep” button 66, an instruction before sleep is output from the remote controller 50. The CPU 22 of the lighting device 1 receives a pre-sleep instruction from the remote controller 50 and instructs the PWM control circuit 23 to start lighting control in the pre-sleep mode for the lighting unit 30. The pre-sleep mode will be described later.

  Further, when the user presses the “time setting” button 68, an operation for setting the time can be started. Specifically, when a “time setting” button 68 is pressed, a time setting screen (not shown) is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 52. On the time setting screen, the user can set the current time using the “+/−” button 74. Then, by pressing the “time setting” button 68 again, the current time information is output from the remote controller 50. The CPU 22 of the lighting device 1 receives time information input from the remote controller 50 and measures the accurate time according to the oscillation signal (clock signal) oscillated from the crystal oscillator 27 with reference to the input time information. It is possible to do that. In addition, since the lighting environment control mode in this example performs lighting control according to the time, the lighting environment control mode is not executed when the time is not set in the lighting device 1.

  Further, when the user presses the “illuminance sensor” button 70, an instruction to operate the illuminance sensor is output from the remote controller 50. The CPU 22 of the lighting device 1 receives an operation instruction for the illuminance sensor 28 from the remote controller 50 and acquires the measurement result measured by the illuminance sensor 28. Then, the CPU 22 controls the dimming rate based on the measurement result acquired from the illuminance sensor 28. For example, based on the measurement result of the illuminance sensor 28, when it is determined that the indoor environment such as a room is sufficiently bright due to the incident sunlight (natural light), the illuminance is reduced by reducing the set dimming rate. It is possible to adjust. As a result, power consumption can be reduced. On the other hand, when sunlight (natural light) is blocked and the indoor environment such as a room is judged to be dark, an appropriate illuminance can be obtained by increasing the dimming rate again up to the set dimming rate. It is possible to adjust so that. Further, when the user presses the “illuminance sensor” button 70 again, an instruction to stop the operation of the illuminance sensor is output from the remote controller 50. The CPU 22 of the illumination device 1 receives an instruction to stop the operation of the illuminance sensor 28 from the remote controller 50 and stops the control of the light control rate based on the measurement result measured by the illuminance sensor 28. This makes it possible to set the dimming rate desired by the user regardless of the measurement result of the illuminance sensor 28.

  When the user presses the “favorite” button 72, the dimming rate and color tone of the lighting device 1 at the time of pressing are stored in the memory 29. Thus, the user can set the dimming rate and the color tone stored in the memory 29 by one touch by pressing the “favorite” button 72 from the next time, which is provided for the convenience of the user.

  In addition, when the user presses the “timer” button 76, it is possible to start an operation for setting a timer. Specifically, when a “timer” button 76 is pressed, a timer setting screen (not shown) is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 52. On the timer setting screen, the user can set a lighting time or a lighting time by using the “+/−” button 74. Then, by pressing the “timer” button 76 again, timer setting information is output from the remote controller 50. The CPU 22 of the lighting device 1 receives input of timer setting information from the remote controller 50 and executes a timer operation according to the input timer setting information. Specifically, when the lighting time is set, the lighting control is executed when the time is reached. Alternatively, when the turn-off time is set, the turn-off operation is executed when the time is reached. Note that the timer operation in this example is not executed when the time is not set in the lighting device 1.

  FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram illustrating hardware of remote control 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 6, remote control 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a power supply circuit 51, a remote control control unit 55, and an interface unit 56.

  The power supply circuit 51 receives power from a battery such as a secondary battery and supplies a voltage to each unit of the apparatus. In this example, the voltage is shown to be supplied only to the control power supply circuit 81 as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a necessary voltage is supplied to other parts. Shall.

  The remote controller controller 55 controls a control power supply circuit 81 for adjusting the voltage supplied from the power circuit 51 to the CPU 86, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 86 for controlling the entire remote controller 50, and the liquid crystal panel 52. Includes a liquid crystal driving circuit 82, a signal transmission unit 84, a SW input unit 83, a crystal oscillator 85, and a memory 80.

  The CPU 86 is connected to each unit and instructs an operation necessary for controlling the entire remote controller 50.

  The liquid crystal driving circuit 82 drives the liquid crystal panel 52 that displays a desired screen in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 86.

  The signal transmission unit 84 outputs an instruction from the CPU 86 to the infrared light projecting unit 87 included in the interface unit 56.

  The SW input unit 83 is connected to the operation SW (switch) 88 and outputs an instruction in response to the operation of the operation SW to the CPU 86.

  The crystal oscillator 85 generates an oscillation signal at a predetermined cycle and outputs it to the CPU 86. The CPU 86 receives an oscillation signal (clock signal) oscillated from the crystal oscillator 85 and executes various operations synchronized with the clock signal. It is assumed that the CPU 86 can accurately measure the time according to the oscillation signal output from the crystal oscillator 85.

  The remote controller 50 does not necessarily include the crystal oscillator 85. In this case, the CPU 86 accepts time input by pressing the “time setting” button 68, the “+/−” button 74, and the like, and measures the subsequent current time based on the input time. May be.

  The memory 80 stores a program for controlling the remote controller 50, initial values, and the like, and is also used as a working memory for the CPU 86.

  The interface unit 56 includes an infrared light projecting unit 87, an operation SW 88, and the liquid crystal panel 52.

  The infrared light projecting unit 87 converts the signal output from the signal transmission unit 84 into an infrared signal and projects the light onto the illumination device 1.

  The operation SW 88 includes various buttons provided on the remote controller 50 described above. Specifically, an “all light” button 54, an “extinguish” button 53, an “up” button 57A and a “down” button 57B for instructing to increase or decrease the dimming rate, a “bulb color” button 59A and A “daylight” button 59B, a “light environment control” button 58, an “eco lighting” button 60, a “my home style” setting button 62, a “brightness plus” button 64, a “before sleep” button 66, A “time setting” button 68, an “illuminance sensor” button 70, a “favorite” button 72, a “+/−” button 74 for instructing to increase or decrease a numerical value, and a “timer” button 76 are provided. .

  The CPU 86 of the remote controller 50 receives an input instruction of each button in the operation SW 88 via the SW input unit 83 and instructs the signal transmission unit 84 to output a transmission signal corresponding to each button. In response to an instruction from the CPU 86, the signal transmission unit 84 outputs a transmission signal corresponding to each button to the illumination device 1 through the infrared projection unit 87 as an infrared signal. The infrared light receiving unit 41 of the illumination device 1 receives the infrared signal projected from the infrared light projecting unit 87 of the remote controller 50. The infrared light receiving unit 41 photoelectrically converts the received infrared signal. Then, the signal receiving unit 25 outputs a transmission signal instructed from the remote controller 50 obtained by photoelectric conversion to the CPU 22. With this operation, the CPU 22 executes an operation according to an input instruction from the remote controller 50.

  Specifically, as described above, when the user presses the “up” button 57A or the “down” button 57B, the CPU 22 adjusts the dimming rate according to the light emission of the LED modules 31 and 32 in the illumination unit 30.

  For example, as the “down” button 57B is pressed in a state where all the lamps are in the dimming state (100% dimming rate), the state changes from “all lighting” → “half-lighting” → “lighting”, and the state (lighting rate 30) %) As the “Up” button 57A is pressed, “light” → “half light” → “full light” changes.

  Further, as described above, when the user presses the “bulb color” button 59A or the “daylight color” button 59B, the CPU 22 adjusts the color tone according to the light emission of the LED modules 31 and 32 in the illumination unit 30. For example, “Daylight color” → “Semilight color” → “Semibulb color” → “Lightbulb color” as the “bulb color” button 59A is pressed in the state of “daylight color” which is all daylight colors (dimming rate 100%) In this state (light bulb color), “bulb color” → “half light bulb color” → “half light color” → “day light color” changes as the “daylight color” button 59B is pressed.

  In the present example, the portable remote controller 50 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a fixed remote controller provided on the wall surface may be used. Further, the remote controller may be provided as a part of the interface unit 40 of the lighting device 1. In that case, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the instruction signal from the operation SW is directly transmitted using a signal line instead of transmitting the operation SW signal by an infrared signal. In addition, transmission / reception of signals is not limited to infrared rays, and wireless or the like may be used.

Next, the light environment control mode according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
<Light environment control mode>
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the dimming rate in the light environment control mode according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 7, here, the case where the dimming rate between the daylight color and the light bulb color is adjusted based on the correlation with the human biological rhythm for 24 hours is shown.

  Specifically, 24 hours are divided into six periods tA to tf, respectively, and the dimming ratio between the daylight color and the light bulb color in each period is set.

  Specifically, the period tA is set from 5:30 to 6:30. The period tB is set from 6:30 to 18:00. The period tC is set from 18:00 to 19:00. The period tD is set from 19:00 to 21:00. The period tE is set to 21:00 to 22:00. The period tF is set from 23:00 to 5:30. Here, it is assumed that wake-up time 6:30, dinner time 19:00, and bedtime 23:00 are preset as defaults. As will be described later, it is also possible to change the wake-up time 6:30, dinner time 19:00, and bedtime 23:00 in the setting of my home flow. This point will be described later.

  FIG. 8 is an operation table for explaining the operation of the illumination unit 30 in each period of the light environment control mode.

  Referring to FIG. 8, an early morning operation is executed in one hour from one hour before the wake-up time, which is period tA (time 5:30 to 6:30). Specifically, the brightness is changed from a night light control rate of 30% to a light control rate of 100%. Further, the color tone is changed from a light bulb color to a daylight color. As will be described later, the nighttime dimming rate can be changed.

  During the period tB (6:30 to 18:00) from the wake-up time to one hour before dinner time, the daytime operation is executed. Specifically, the dimming rate of 100% is maintained as the brightness. The daylight color is maintained as the color tone.

  The sunset operation is executed in one hour from one hour before the dinner time, which is the period tC (18:00 to 19:00). Specifically, the dimming rate of 100% is maintained as the brightness. Also, the color tone is changed from daylight color to light bulb color.

  In the period tD (19:00 to 21:00), the dinner operation is executed from the dinner time to 2 hours before the bedtime. Specifically, the dimming rate of 100% is maintained as the brightness. In addition, the color of the bulb is maintained as the color tone.

  The bedtime operation is executed for 2 hours from 2 hours before the bedtime, which is the period tE (21:00 to 22:00). Specifically, the brightness is changed from 100% dimming rate to 30% nighttime dimming rate. In addition, the color of the bulb is maintained as the color tone.

  During the period tF (23:00 to 5:30) from the bedtime to 1 hour before the wake-up time, the nighttime operation is executed. Specifically, the nighttime dimming rate of 30% is maintained as the brightness. In addition, the color of the bulb is maintained as the color tone.

  The above-described operation table is an example, and the time and period set in the operation table can be set to different times and periods, respectively, and further, another operation is provided. It is also possible.

  Referring to FIG. 7 again, before waking up during period tA, the dimming rate is gradually adjusted to brighten, and the color tone is changed from the light bulb color to the daylight color to gradually fall asleep at the time of waking up. By making it shallow and setting the dimming rate to 100% at the time of waking up, it is possible to promote a refreshing wake-up with a daylight color close to daylight.

  And, during the day of the period tB, it is possible to promote comfortable work during the human activity period by setting the daylight color close to the color of natural light.

  And before dinner at period tC, it is possible to create a relaxing effect by gradually changing the color tone from the daylight color to the light bulb color close to that of natural light in the evening, and it is possible to change the environment naturally to a calm and warm atmosphere. is there.

  And after the dinner of the period tD, it is possible to obtain a feeling of comfort in the calm atmosphere of the human calm period by maintaining the color of the light bulb.

  And before going to bed during the period tE, the dimming rate is gradually adjusted to darken, thereby lowering the level of human arousal and promoting the increase in melatonin secretion related to the human biological rhythm. It is possible to promote.

  And while sleeping during the period tF, while keeping the dimming rate low, deep sleep is promoted, and the dimming rate is such that the user can recognize an object, and operation at night is also possible.

  Therefore, it is possible to realize an optical environment that automatically adjusts the brightness and color tone according to the human biological rhythm by the optical environment control mode of the lighting device 1 described above. In particular, in the light environment control mode according to the present embodiment, it is naturally changed so as not to cause an uncomfortable feeling or an unpleasant feeling to the human in each period in which the dimming rate and the color tone are changed.

  For example, in the period tA, the light bulb color with the light control rate of 30% is gradually adjusted to the daylight color with the light control rate of 100%.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a graph of dimming rates of daylight color and light bulb color according to the embodiment of the present invention in period tA.

  Referring to FIG. 9, here, changes in daylight color adjustment rate, light bulb color adjustment rate, and overall dimming rate are shown.

  In the period tA, in the initial state, the dimming rate of the light bulb color is 30%, and the dimming rate of the daylight color is 0%. Therefore, the case where the whole light control rate is set to 30% is shown.

An expression for calculating the light control rate in the graph will be described.
The case where the overall dimming rate R is linearly changed from the dimming rate A in the initial state to the dimming rate B during the period T is expressed by the following equation (1). Note that the variable t is time.

  Next, general formulas for the dimming ratios P and Q of daylight color and light bulb color are represented by the following formulas (2) and (3).

  Thus, when the formula (1) is substituted into the formulas (2) and (3), the dimming rates P and Q of the daylight color and the light bulb color are expressed by the following formulas (4) and (5).

  Then, the dimming ratios P and Q of the daylight color and the light bulb color when substituting the period T = 60, the dimming rate A = 30, and the dimming rate B = 100 into the formulas (4) and (5) are expressed by the following formula (6 ), (7).

  Based on the formulas (6) and (7), it is possible to set the dimming rates P and Q of the daylight color and the light bulb color.

  For example, the daylight color P and the light bulb color R at 12 minutes from the initial state, that is, when t = 12, are calculated as follows:

  Based on this formula, it is possible to change the overall dimming rate linearly and to naturally change from a light bulb color to a daylight color. In other words, when changing from light bulb color to daylight color, it changes to an intermediate color that mixes the light bulb color and daylight color, and finally changes to daylight color, so the dimming rate can be changed without causing discomfort or discomfort to humans. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to realize a comfortable and natural light environment.

  Further, in the light environment control mode according to the present embodiment, in the period tC, the daylight color with the light control rate of 100% is gradually adjusted to the light bulb color with the light control rate of 100%.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a daylight color and light bulb color dimming rate graph according to the embodiment of the present invention in the period tC.

  Referring to FIG. 10, here, changes in daylight color adjustment rate, light bulb color adjustment rate, and overall dimming rate are shown.

  In the period tC, in the initial state, the dimming rate of the light bulb color is 100%, and the dimming rate of the daylight color is 0%. Therefore, the case where the whole light control rate is set to 100% is shown.

  When the formulas for the dimming ratios of daylight color and light bulb color are calculated in the same manner as described above, they are expressed by the following formulas (8) and (9).

  Based on the formulas (8) and (9), the dimming ratios P and Q of the daylight color and the light bulb color can be set.

  Based on this formula, it is possible to naturally change from a light bulb color to a daylight color while maintaining the overall dimming rate. In other words, when changing from daylight color to light bulb color, it changes to an intermediate color mixed with daylight color and light bulb color, and finally changes to light bulb color, so it is possible to change the color tone without causing discomfort or discomfort to humans It becomes possible to realize a comfortable and natural light environment.

  In the light environment control mode according to the present embodiment, the light bulb color with a light control rate of 100% is gradually adjusted to the light bulb color with a light control rate of 30% in the period tE.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a graph of the dimming rate of the light bulb color according to the embodiment of the present invention in the period tE.

  Referring to FIG. 11, in the period tE, in the initial state, the dimming rate of the bulb color is 100%, and the overall dimming rate is set to 100%.

  When the formula of the light bulb color dimming rate is calculated in the same manner as described above, it is expressed by the following formula (10).

Based on the formula (10), it is possible to set the dimming rate Q of the light bulb color.
Based on this formula, it is possible to realize a comfortable light environment without causing the person to feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable by gradually changing the dimming rate Q of the light bulb color.

  Note that the method of setting the dimming rate of the light bulb color is an example, and for example, it is possible to adjust at the following rate of change.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating another graph of the dimming rate of the bulb color according to the embodiment of the present invention in the period tE.

  With reference to FIG. 12A, in this example, a log-log graph is shown in which the vertical axis and the horizontal axis are logarithmic. The unit of the vertical axis is 0.1%. The unit of the horizontal axis is minutes.

  In the log-log graph, the case where the relationship between the light control rate and time is set to be linear is shown. Specifically, the case where the dimming rate of 100% is adjusted to the dimming rate of 30% during the period of 60 minutes in the log-log graph is shown.

  With reference to FIG. 12B, a case where the log-log graph of FIG. 12A is a normal graph is shown.

  By adjusting the dimming rate Q of the light bulb color by this method, it becomes possible to change the dimming rate without further causing discomfort or discomfort to humans, and to realize a comfortable and natural light environment. It becomes possible.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a main flow of lighting apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
The main flow starts when the power switch is turned on, and is executed when the CPU 22 reads a program stored in the memory 29.

  When the power switch is turned on and the flow is started, referring to FIG. 13, first, the CPU 22 instructs the PWM control circuit 23 to perform lighting control in the illumination unit 30 (step S4). Thereby, the light from the illumination unit 30 is irradiated into the room. In step S4, the CPU 22 instructs the lighting control with the light control rate and the color tone set in the mode when processing in each mode to be described later is performed. Otherwise, that is, processing in each mode described later is not performed, and is set in advance as normal lighting control immediately after the power switch is turned on or when the light environment control mode described later ends. The lighting control using the LED module 31 to irradiate daylight light at a dimming rate of 100% is instructed.

  Next, the CPU 22 determines whether there is an input instruction (step S6). When CPU 22 determines in step S6 that an input instruction has been given (YES in step S6), CPU 22 next determines whether or not a lighting adjustment instruction has been input (step S8). Specifically, an input instruction of the “up” button 57A or the “down” button 57B for adjusting the dimming rate provided in the remote controller 50 or the “bulb color” button 59A or “daylight color” for adjusting the color tone. It is determined whether or not there is an input instruction of the “button 59B”.

  If the CPU 22 determines that a lighting adjustment instruction has been input (YES in step S8), the CPU 22 shifts to a lighting adjustment mode (step S10). Processing in the lighting adjustment mode will be described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the lighting adjustment instruction has not been input (NO in step S8), the CPU 22 determines whether there has been a light environment control instruction input (step S12). Specifically, the CPU 22 determines whether there is an input instruction of the “light environment control” button 58 provided on the remote controller 50.

  If the CPU 22 determines that an instruction for light environment control has been input (YES in step S12), it shifts to the light environment control mode (step S14). The processing in the light environment control mode will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 22 determines that there is no instruction input for light environment control (NO in step S12), it next determines whether there is an instruction input for my home setting (step S16).

  Specifically, the CPU 22 determines whether or not there is an input instruction of the “my home style” setting button 62 provided on the remote controller 50.

  When CPU 22 determines that there is an instruction input for my home setting (YES in step S16), it shifts to my home setting mode (step S18). The processing in my home setting mode will be described later.

  On the other hand, when CPU 22 determines that there is no instruction input for my home setting (NO in step S16), CPU 22 next determines whether there is an instruction input for eco lighting (step S20). Specifically, the CPU 22 determines whether or not there is an input instruction of the “eco light” button 60 provided on the remote controller 50.

  When the CPU 22 determines that there is an instruction input for eco lighting (YES in step S20), the CPU 22 shifts to the eco lighting mode (step S22). The process of the eco lighting mode will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S20 that there is no eco lighting instruction input (NO in step S20), other processing is executed (step S24). And it returns to step S4 again.

<Lighting adjustment mode>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating processing in the lighting adjustment mode according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  This flow is executed when the CPU 22 reads a program stored in the memory 29.

  Referring to FIG. 14, first, CPU 22 determines whether or not it is an input instruction of “up” button 57 </ b> A or “down” button 57 </ b> B (step S <b> 100). If it is determined that the input instruction is not “up” button 57A or “down” button 57B (NO in step S100), the process proceeds to step S110.

  On the other hand, if CPU 22 determines that the input instruction is “up” button 57A or “down” button 57B (YES in step S100), then whether the pressed button is “up” button 57A or not. Whether or not the button is the “down” button 57B is specified (step S102).

  When the pressed button is “up” button 57A (YES in step S102), CPU 22 increases the current dimming rate by a predetermined dimming rate (step S104). If the pressed button is “down” button 57B (NO in step S102), CPU 22 decreases the current dimming rate by a predetermined dimming rate (step S106). Then, the process ends (return). That is, the process returns to step S6 again.

  Specifically, when the user presses the “down” button 57B in a fully lit state (dimming rate 100%), the half-lamp (dimming rate 50%) is set. When the “down” button 57B is pressed in a half-light (dimming ratio 50%) state, the light is set to a small lamp (dimming ratio 30%). Further, when the user presses the “UP” button 57A in the state of the low light (light control rate 30%), the light is set to the half light (light control rate 50%). When the “UP” button 57A is pressed in a half-light (dimming rate 50%) state, all lighting (dimming rate 100%) is set.

  In step S110, when CPU 22 determines that the input instruction of “up” button 57A or “down” button 57B has not been given (NO in step S100), input of “bulb color” button 59A or “daylight color” button 59B is performed. It is determined whether or not it is an instruction (step S110).

  If CPU 22 determines that the input instruction is “bulb color” button 59A or “daylight color” button 59B (YES in step S110), then whether the pressed button is “bulb color” button 59A or not. Whether it is the “daylight color” button 59B is specified (step S112). If the pressed button is “bulb color” button 59A (YES in step S112), CPU 22 maintains the dimming rate and adjusts the dimming rate of the current color tone on the light bulb side in advance. The dimming rate on the daylight color side is decreased by a predetermined dimming rate (step S114). When the pressed button is the “daylight color” button 59B (NO in step S112), the CPU 22 maintains the dimming rate and maintains the dimming rate of the current color tone on the light bulb side in advance. The daylight color side dimming rate is increased by a predetermined dimming rate (step S116). Then, the process ends (return). That is, the process returns to step S6 again.

  Specifically, when the user depresses the “bulb color” button 59A in the “daylight color” state where the daylight color is all lights (light control rate 100%), the color is set to “half-daylight color”. When the “bulb color” button 59A is pressed in the “half-daylight color” state, “half-bulb color” is set. When the “bulb color” button 59A is pressed in the “half-bulb color” state, the “bulb color” is set. Further, when the user presses the “daylight color” button 59B in the “bulb color” state, the “half-bulb color” is set. When the “daylight color” button 59B is pressed in the state of “half light bulb color”, it is set to “half daylight color”. When the “daylight color” button 59B is pressed in the “half-daylight color” state, “daylight color” is set.

<Light environment control mode>
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a flow of the light environment control mode according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  This flow is executed when the CPU 22 reads a program stored in the memory 29.

  Referring to FIG. 15, CPU 22 determines whether there is my home setting (step S <b> 30).

  In step S30, if the CPU 22 determines that there is my home setting, it acquires my home information (step S32). In addition, my home flow information will be described later.

  In step S30, if the CPU 22 determines that there is no home flow setting, the CPU 22 acquires a default value (step S34).

  Then, the CPU 22 sets a light environment control operation period based on my home flow information or default value (step S36). Specifically, the periods tA to tF are set according to the above-described wake-up time, dinner time, and bedtime.

Then, the CPU 22 confirms the current time (step S38).
Next, the CPU 22 determines whether the current time is within any of the periods tA to tF according to the current time (step S40).

  In step S40, the CPU 22 determines which of the periods tA to tF, and if it is within the periods tB, tD, and tF, the process proceeds to step S42.

  On the other hand, in step S40, the CPU 22 determines which of the periods tA to tF is within the period tA, tC, tE, and proceeds to step S52.

  First, when the CPU 22 determines that the current time is within the periods tB, tD, and tF, the CPU 22 sets the dimming rate according to the operation of the corresponding period (step S42).

  Next, the CPU 22 determines whether or not the remaining time of the corresponding period is less than 10 minutes (step S44).

  If it is determined in step S44 that it is less than 10 minutes, the dimming rate according to the operation of the corresponding period is set for 10 minutes (step S48).

  And it is judged whether 10 minutes passed (step S50). If 10 minutes have passed, proceed to the next step.

  That is, when the current time when the light environment control mode starts is just before the operation of the corresponding period of the light environment control operation period ends, in this example, when it is less than 10 minutes, For 10 minutes, the operation of the period corresponding to the light environment control operation period is continued. By this method, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable or uncomfortable by immediately executing the operation in the period following the corresponding period of the light environment control operation period. In this example, 10 minutes is set as a reference as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be adjusted according to the user's preference.

  When determining in step S44 that the remaining time of the corresponding period is not less than 10 minutes (NO in step S44), the CPU 22 determines whether or not the period has ended (step S46).

If the period ends in step S46, the process proceeds to the next step.
Again, in step S40, if the CPU 22 determines that the current time is within the periods tA, tC, and tF, the CPU 22 determines whether it is less than 10 minutes from the disclosure time of the periods tA, tC, and tF. (Step S52).

  If it is determined in step S52 that it is less than 10 minutes (YES in step S52), the dimming rate according to the operation in the previous period is set for 10 minutes (step S54).

Then, it is determined whether or not 10 minutes have passed (step S56).
If it is determined in step S56 that 10 minutes have elapsed, the dimming rate is set according to the operation during the corresponding period (step S58).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the period has expired (step S60). If the period has expired, the process proceeds to the next step S52.

  That is, when the current time when the light environment control mode is started is a period corresponding to a period during which the light control rate and / or color tone is changed in the light environment control operation period (period tA, tC, tE) If it is less than 10 minutes from the start time of the period, the operation is executed without causing the user to feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable.

  Specifically, first, the dimming rate according to the operation of the previous period is set for 10 minutes, and after 10 minutes, the operation of the corresponding period for changing the dimming rate and / or the color tone is started. With this method, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable or uncomfortable during the light environment control operation period by immediately executing the operation of the corresponding period for changing the dimming rate and / or the color tone. In this example, 10 minutes is set as a reference as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be adjusted according to the user's preference.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 22 determines in step S52 that it is not less than 10 minutes, it proceeds to the next step.

  That is, when the current time when the light environment control mode is started is a period corresponding to a period during which the light control rate and / or color tone is changed in the light environment control operation period (period tA, tC, tE) If it is 10 minutes or more from the start time of the period, the dimming rate is set according to the operation of the next period. By this operation, it is possible to avoid that the operation of the corresponding period for changing the light control rate and / or the color tone is immediately executed and the user feels uncomfortable or uncomfortable.

  In step S62, the dimming rate is set according to the operation in the next period (step S62).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the period has ended (step S64). If it is determined that the period has expired (YES in step S62), the process returns to step S62, and the dimming rate is set according to the operation in the next period.

  As an example by repeating the process, for example, the operation of the period tA → tB → tC → tD → tE → tF → tA is repeated, and the dimming according to the human life rhythm of 24 hours is executed. It becomes possible.

  When the light environment control mode is ended, the user presses the light environment control button of the remote controller 50 again to stop the light environment control mode by interrupt processing, and the process returns to step S4 in FIG. It is assumed that lighting is performed.

  Further, when the user operates the power switch to turn off the power switch, the light environment control mode is ended because the supply of power is stopped. When the user turns on the power switch again, the process returns to step S4 in FIG. 13 and normal lighting is executed.

<My home style setting>
Next, my home setting will be described.

  My home setting is a mode in which the wake-up time, dinner time, and bedtime in the light environment control mode described above are set to a time that matches the individual life rhythm of the user.

  When the user presses the “My Home Flow” setting button 62 of the remote controller 50, the mode shifts to my home flow setting mode.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating set times of the wake-up time, dinner time, and bedtime in my home setting according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 16, here, a case is shown in which wake-up time, dinner time, and bedtime can be set freely between 0:00 and 23:59.

  The wake-up time is set so as not to accept a time setting within 1 hour 59 minutes from the bedtime.

  The dinner time is set not to accept a time setting within 59 minutes after the wake-up time. If not accepted, the initial preset time is set.

Hereinafter, the flow of setting my home flow will be described in detail.
When the user presses the “My Home” setting button 62 on the remote controller 50, a setting screen is displayed on the remote controller 50 side. Specifically, when the CPU 86 reads out the program stored in the memory 80, a setting screen according to the following is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 52.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a home setting screen on liquid crystal panel 52 of remote controller 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 17A, when “My Family Style” setting button 62 is pressed, a screen on which wake-up time can be set is first displayed on liquid crystal panel 52. The user can set the wake-up time to an arbitrary value by operating the “+/−” button 74. In this example, as an example, the message “Please set the wake-up time” is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 52 and the “+/−” button 74 is operated to set the default value of the wake-up time. A case where the time is changed from “6:30” to “7:00” is shown. Then, in the case of “OK”, please press the “My Home Style” setting button. ”Is shown. The remote controller 50 outputs the wake-up time information (here, 7:00) displayed on the liquid crystal panel 52 to the lighting device 1 when the user presses the “My Home” setting button. Then, the process proceeds to setting dinner time.

  Referring to FIG. 17B, a screen on which dinner time can be set is displayed on liquid crystal panel 52. The user can set the dinner time to an arbitrary value by operating the “+/−” button 74. In this example, as an example, “Set dinner time” is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 52 and the “+/−” button 74 is operated to set “Dinner time default value”. A case where the time is changed from “19:00” to “19:30” is shown. Then, in the case of “OK”, please press the “My Home Style” setting button. ”Is shown. The remote controller 50 outputs the dinner time information (here, 19:30) displayed on the liquid crystal panel 52 to the lighting device 1 when the user presses the “My Home” setting button. Then, the process shifts to setting the bedtime.

  Referring to FIG. 17C, a screen on which the bedtime can be set is displayed on liquid crystal panel 52. The user can set the bedtime to an arbitrary value by operating the “+/−” button 74. In this example, as an example, the message “Please set the bedtime” is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 52, and the “+/−” button 74 is operated to set the default value of the bedtime. A case where the time is changed from “23:00” to “23:30” is shown. Then, in the case of “OK”, please press the “My Home Style” setting button. ”Is shown. The remote controller 50 outputs the bedtime information (here, 23:30) displayed on the liquid crystal panel 52 to the lighting device 1 when the user presses the “My Home” setting button. Then, the process proceeds to the setting of the night light control rate. In this example, in my home setting, it is possible to set the night dimming rate in the night operation together with the wake-up time, dinner time, and bedtime.

  Referring to FIG. 17D, a screen on which the nighttime dimming rate can be set is displayed on liquid crystal panel 52. The user can set the numerical value of the nighttime dimming rate to an arbitrary value by operating the “+/−” button 74. In the setting, the CPU 22 of the lighting device 1 controls the PWM control circuit 23 so that the dimming rate emitted from the lighting unit 30 becomes the dimming rate displayed on the liquid crystal panel 52. Specifically, first, the dimming rate of the lighting device 1 is set to 30%. Then, according to the input of the “+/−” button 74 from the remote controller 50, an instruction to increase / decrease the dimming rate is output to the lighting device 1. The CPU 22 of the lighting device 1 adjusts the dimming rate emitted from the lighting unit 30 to the PWM control circuit 23 in accordance with an instruction to increase / decrease the dimming rate.

  In this example, as an example, the default value of the nighttime dimming rate is displayed by operating the “+/−” button 74 together with the message “Please set the nighttime dimming rate” on the liquid crystal panel 52. The set “30%” is shown. Then, in the case of “OK”, please press the “My Home Style” setting button. ”Is shown. The remote controller 50 outputs the nighttime dimming rate information (here, 30%) that is finally displayed on the liquid crystal panel 52 to the lighting device 1 when the user presses the “my home” setting button.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a flow of setting my home flow according to the embodiment of the present invention.
This flow is executed when the CPU 22 reads a program stored in the memory 29.

  Referring to FIG. 18, when transitioning to my home setting mode, CPU 22 determines whether there is an input of wake-up time information (step S120). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the wake-up time information from the remote controller 50 described in FIG. 17 has been received.

  In step S120, when CPU 22 determines that there is an input of wake-up time information (YES in step S120), CPU 22 sets the wake-up time according to the input content (step S122). And it returns to step S120 again.

  Next, when it is determined in step S120 that the wake-up time information has not been input (NO in step S120), the CPU 22 determines whether or not supper time information has been input (step S124). Specifically, the determination is based on whether or not the dinner time information from the remote controller 50 described in FIG. 17 has been received.

  If CPU 22 determines in step S124 that dinner time information has been input (YES in step S124), CPU 22 sets the dinner time according to the input content (step S126). And it returns to step S120 again.

  Next, when it is determined in step S124 that the time information has not been input (NO in step S124), the CPU 22 determines whether or not the bedtime information has been input next (step S128). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether the bedtime information from the remote controller 50 described in FIG. 17 has been received.

  In step S128, when CPU 22 determines that there is an input of bedtime information (YES in step S128), CPU 22 sets the bedtime according to the input content (step S130).

  Then, the CPU 22 sets the dimming rate to 30% (step S172). Specifically, the CPU 22 controls the PWM control circuit 23 so that the dimming rate according to the light emission of the LED module 32 is 30%. By this operation, the user can recognize the brightness of the night light control rate with the light control rate of 30%.

Then, the process returns to step S120.
Next, in step S128, when CPU 22 determines that no bedtime information is input (NO in step S128), CPU 22 determines whether there is an instruction to input a “+/−” button (step S134). .

  If it is determined in step S134 that there is an input instruction for the “+/−” button (YES in step S134), the dimming rate is adjusted in accordance with the input instruction for the “+/−” button (step S136).

  And it returns to step S120 again. With this operation, the user can recognize the brightness of the nighttime dimming rate according to the adjustment of the dimming rate according to the input instruction of the “+/−” button.

  Then, the user can set the night dimming rate according to the desired brightness by arbitrarily operating the “+/−” button.

  If it is determined in step S134 that there is no instruction to input the “+/−” button (NO in step S134), it is determined whether there is input of nighttime dimming rate information (step S138). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the nighttime dimming rate information from the remote controller 50 described in FIG. 17 has been received.

  If it is determined in step S138 that night dimming rate information has been input (YES in step S138), the night dimming rate is set according to the input content (step S140). Then, the process ends (return).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S138 that there is no input of nighttime dimming rate information (NO in step S138), the process returns to step S120.

  By this operation, it is possible to set the wake-up time information, the dinner time information, the bedtime information, and the nighttime dimming rate information, which are my home flow information in the light environment control mode. The home flow information is stored in the memory 29. Then, by storing my home flow information in the memory 29, it is determined that there is a home flow setting in step S30 of FIG.

  In the light environment control mode, the light environment control operation period is based on the wake-up time, dinner time, and bedtime, which are my home flow information stored in the memory 29 in step S36 described in FIG. Once set, it is possible to execute the lighting environment control mode according to the home setting. Moreover, it becomes possible to set to the night light control rate according to the night light control rate information.

  Therefore, it is possible to realize a comfortable light environment by executing dimming and toning according to the individual life rhythm of each person.

  Even when the above-described light environment control mode is executed, when the user presses the “my home style” setting button 62 of the remote controller 50, the process shifts to my home style setting mode by interrupt processing. When the home flow setting mode is completed, the light environment control mode process in FIG. 15 is executed again. With this process, the light environment control mode is executed based on the newly set home flow information, and a comfortable light environment can be realized.

  In this example, the case of setting the three times and the nighttime dimming rate in my home flow setting mode has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the period and operation shown in FIG. It may be possible to set it in accordance with.

<Eco lighting mode>
Next, the eco lighting mode will be described.

  In the eco lighting mode, the light is dimmed at a constant rate with respect to the luminance at the start of lighting (light emission output from the illumination unit 30) in a certain time from the lighting start. That is, at the start of lighting, the light is lit with the set brightness. Note that “when lighting starts” includes a case where the brightness is changed by a user operation.

  For example, 10 minutes is set as a certain time from the start of lighting or the change of the dimming rate or the color tone, and 20% of the initial dimming value X which is the luminance at that time is set as a certain ratio. In 10 minutes from the start of lighting, the dimming value is dimmed until it reaches 80% of the initial dimming value X.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a graph of the dimming rate in the eco lighting mode according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 19A, in this example, a log-log graph is shown in which the vertical axis and the horizontal axis are logarithmic. The unit of the vertical axis is 0.1%. The unit of the horizontal axis is seconds.

  The logarithmic graph shows a case where light is dimmed so that the relationship between the light control rate and time is linear. Specifically, a case where the dimming rate of 100% is adjusted to the dimming rate of 80% during the period of 10 minutes (600 seconds) in the log-log graph is shown.

  Referring to FIG. 19B, a case where the log-log graph of FIG. 19A is a normal graph is shown.

  By dimming by this method, it is possible to diminish without causing further discomfort or discomfort to humans, and it is possible to save energy while realizing a comfortable and natural light environment.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating processing in the eco lighting mode according to the embodiment of the present invention. The CPU 22 executes the processing shown in FIG. 20 by interruption processing at a predetermined interval (for example, every 1 second).

  Referring to FIG. 20, first, CPU 22 determines whether or not to start lighting (step S160). If it is determined that the lighting has not started (NO in step S160), the process proceeds to step S166.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 22 determines that the lighting has started (YES in step S160), it sets the dimming rate to 100% (step S162). Specifically, the CPU 22 controls the PWM control circuit 23 so that the dimming rate according to the light emission of the LED module 31 and / or the LED module 32 is 100%. By this control, the user can recognize the brightness with a light control rate of 100% at the start of lighting.

  Next, the CPU 22 sets a dimming timer for measuring the dimming time to a predetermined time (600 seconds in this example), and determines a dimming rate (80% in this example) as a dimming target. End processing (return). That is, the process returns to step S4 again.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S160 that the lighting has not started (NO in step S160), the CPU 22 determines whether or not the dimming timer is 0 (step S166). If it is determined that the dimming timer is 0 (NO in step S166), the process ends (return).

  If it is determined in step S166 that the dimming timer is not 0 (YES in step S166), the CPU 22 executes a dimming process (step S168).

FIG. 21 is a subroutine for the dimming process in step S168.
Referring to FIG. 21, when the dimming process starts, CPU 22 assigns the dimming timer at that time as a variable to the relational expression showing the relationship between the dimming rate and time shown in FIG. Thus, the value (dimming rate) that is dimmed at that time is calculated as the DOWN value (step S180).

  Then, the CPU 22 sets a value obtained by subtracting the calculated DOWN value from the current output value (dimming rate) as the dimming rate (step S182). Specifically, the CPU 22 controls the PWM control circuit 23 so that the dimming rate according to the light emission of the LED module 31 and / or the LED module 32 becomes the calculated value.

  Thereafter, the CPU 22 decrements the dimming timer by 1 (step S184) and ends the dimming process (return).

  The above example represents the operation from the start of lighting, but the same operation is performed even when the dimming rate or color tone is changed.

  With this operation, in the eco lighting mode, the luminance gradually decreases as shown in FIG. 19 until a predetermined ratio of the luminance at the start of lighting or at the time of changing the dimming rate or color tone in a certain time from the start of lighting. Lighted. In this example, as shown in FIG. 19, the dimming rate is changed linearly with time in the logarithmic graph in which the vertical axis and the horizontal axis are logarithmic. May be linearly changed. As a result, the dimming rate can be changed without causing a human to feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable, and energy can be saved while realizing a comfortable and natural light environment.

  In the eco lighting mode, a lighting control instruction is output from the remote controller 50 when the user presses the “eco lighting” button 60. In response to the input of the lighting control instruction from the remote controller 50, the CPU 22 of the lighting device 1 instructs the PWM control circuit 23 to start lighting control on the lighting unit 30. Here, it is assumed that “eco-lighting mode” → “normal mode” → “eco-lighting mode” →... Is repeated in accordance with pressing of the “eco-lighting” button 60, that is, input of a lighting control instruction from the remote controller 50. That is, when a lighting control instruction is input from the remote controller 50 during the eco lighting mode, the CPU 22 of the lighting device 1 cancels the eco lighting mode. At this time, the CPU 22 controls the PWM control circuit 23 so as to obtain the luminance at the start of lighting.

  The eco lighting mode can be combined with the light environment control mode. In this case, in each lighting control in the six periods tA to tf of the light environment control mode, the CPU 22 gradually dims to a predetermined ratio of luminance with respect to the luminance at the start in a certain time from the start of the period. To do.

  Moreover, the light source concerning this invention is not limited to LED, Light sources, such as a fluorescent lamp and EL (Electro-Luminescence), may be sufficient.

  It is also possible to provide a program that causes a computer to function and execute control as described in the above flow. Such a program can be read by a non-transitory computer such as a flexible disk attached to a computer, a CD-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a memory card. It can also be recorded on a recording medium and provided as a program product. Alternatively, the program can be provided by being recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk built in the computer. A program can also be provided by downloading via a network.

  The program may be a program module that is provided as part of an operating system (OS) of a computer and that calls necessary modules in a predetermined arrangement at a predetermined timing to execute processing. In that case, the program itself does not include the module, and the process is executed in cooperation with the OS. A program that does not include such a module can also be included in the program according to the present invention.

  The program according to the present invention may be provided by being incorporated in a part of another program. Even in this case, the program itself does not include the module included in the other program, and the process is executed in cooperation with the other program. Such a program incorporated in another program can also be included in the program according to the present invention.

  The provided program product is installed in a program storage unit such as a hard disk and executed. The program product includes the program itself and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Illumination device, 2 chassis, 8,9 cover, 10,51 power supply circuit, 20 illumination control part, 21,81 control power supply circuit, 23 control circuit, 25 signal receiving part, 26,83 input part, 27,85 crystal Oscillator, 28 Illuminance sensor, 29, 80 Memory, 30 Illumination unit, 31, 31, 32, 32 Module, 33, 34 Switch, 40 Interface unit, 41 Infrared light receiving unit, 50 Remote control, 52 Liquid crystal panel, 53, 54, 57A, 57B, 58, 59A, 59B, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76 buttons, 56 interface section, 55 remote control section, 82 liquid crystal drive circuit, 84 signal transmission section, 87 infrared Floodlight department.

Claims (3)

A light emitting unit;
A control circuit for executing output control of the light emitting unit,
The control circuit gradually increases the light emission output from the light emitting unit until a predetermined ratio of the light emission output at the start of light emission or at the time of light emission output change at a predetermined time after the light emission start at the light emission unit or at the time of light emission output change. Reduce the lighting system.   2. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the control circuit decreases the light output of the light emitting unit so that a dimming rate according to lighting of the light emitting unit changes according to a logarithmic function as time elapses in the predetermined time. . A memory for storing information defining an operation related to output control of the control circuit;
The control circuit sets a light emission output of the light emitting unit to a light emission output defined by the information in a time zone defined by the information stored in the memory,
The illuminating device according to claim 1, wherein the light emission is started or the light emission output is changed by the light emission output.

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