CN103678761B

CN103678761B - Simulate lighting device and simulation means of illumination

Info

Publication number: CN103678761B
Application number: CN201310445141.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 高木彩; 折居直纯
Original assignee: Koizumi Lighting Technology Corp
Current assignee: Koizumi Lighting Technology Corp
Priority date: 2012-09-26
Filing date: 2013-09-25
Publication date: 2018-05-04
Anticipated expiration: 2033-09-25
Also published as: JP2014081924A; CN103678761A

Abstract

The present invention provides the simulation lighting engineering that can confirm illuminating effect in real time.In its solution method, simulation lighting device simulation ground display is configured at the illuminating effect of multiple ligthing paraphernalias of Virtual Space.Simulation lighting device possesses：Input unit, for receiving input from the user；The multiple images for the Virtual Space for being configured with the plurality of ligthing paraphernalia are described in storage part, storage, wherein the state of the Virtual Space of each image is different；Display unit, shows at least one image of the plurality of image；Processing unit, progress are correspondingly processed with the user via the behaviour of the input unit.Have previously been based on and generate the plurality of image with light data, to show the illuminating effect of the plurality of ligthing paraphernalia.The processing unit selects appropriate image, the image transform with being shown in display unit according to the state for the Virtual Space specified via the input unit by the user from the plurality of image.

Description

Analog lighting device and analog lighting method

Technical Field

The invention relates to a simulation lighting device and a simulation lighting method.

Background

In the related art, a technique of performing simulated lighting of an arbitrary lighting fixture in a virtual space is known.

For example, japanese patent application laid-open No. 2002-334119 discloses the following techniques: the user creates a room of a desired arrangement in the three-dimensional virtual space, and configures a desired lighting fixture and other interior in the created room, and then performs a prescribed operation ("click of lighting SIM" button), thereby being able to visually confirm the configured lighting fixture and the lighting effect corresponding to the other interior.

Disclosure of Invention

However, in the technique described in japanese patent application laid-open No. 2002-334119, since the simulated illumination requires a long time, after the simulated illumination is ended, the result is provided to the user as an image by mail or the like.

That is, in the technique described in japanese patent application laid-open No. 2002-334119, it is difficult for the user to confirm the lighting effect in real time.

However, in recent years, from the viewpoint of energy saving and the like, a transition from a so-called one-room one-lamp type lighting system to a multi-lamp distributed type lighting system has been desired.

In the multi-lamp distributed lighting system, since a plurality of lighting fixtures can be arranged at desired positions and the respective lighting fixtures can be controlled, it is necessary to check the lighting effect in real time according to the positions of the respective lighting fixtures and the like.

In this regard, the technique described in japanese patent application laid-open No. 2002-334119 is not applicable to the analog illumination of the multi-lamp distributed illumination system.

The present application discloses a pseudo lighting device for displaying lighting effects of a plurality of lighting fixtures arranged in a virtual space in a pseudo manner, the pseudo lighting device including: an input unit that accepts input from a user; a storage unit that stores a plurality of images that depict the virtual space in which the plurality of lighting fixtures are arranged and that differ in the state of the virtual space for each image; a display unit that displays at least one of the plurality of images; and a processing unit configured to perform processing corresponding to an operation by the user via the input unit, wherein the plurality of images are generated in advance based on light distribution data so as to display an illumination effect of the plurality of lighting fixtures in the virtual space, and the processing unit selects an appropriate image from the plurality of images stored in the storage unit according to a state of the virtual space designated by the user via the input unit, and replaces an image displayed on the display unit with the selected image.

A simulated lighting method according to the present application is a simulated lighting method for displaying lighting effects of a plurality of lighting fixtures arranged in a virtual space in a simulated manner using a computer including an input unit, a storage unit, and a display unit, the simulated lighting method including: a step of storing, in the storage unit, a plurality of images generated in advance based on light distribution data so as to display a lighting effect of the plurality of lighting fixtures in the virtual space, the plurality of images being: depicting the virtual space in which the plurality of lighting fixtures are arranged, and a plurality of images in which states of the virtual space are different for each image; and selecting an appropriate image from the plurality of images stored in the storage unit in accordance with the state of the virtual space designated by the user via the input unit, and replacing the image displayed on the display unit with the selected image.

The present application discloses a simulated lighting device for displaying lighting effects of a plurality of lighting fixtures arranged in a virtual space in a simulated manner using a computer including an input unit, a storage unit, and a display unit, the simulated lighting device comprising: a storage unit that stores, in the storage unit, a plurality of images generated in advance based on light distribution data so as to display a lighting effect of the plurality of lighting fixtures in the virtual space, the plurality of images being: depicting the virtual space in which the plurality of lighting fixtures are arranged, and a plurality of images in which states of the virtual space are different for each image; and a selection and replacement section for selecting an appropriate image from the plurality of images stored in the storage section in accordance with a state of the virtual space designated by a user via the input section, and replacing the image displayed on the display section with the selected image.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize simulated illumination in which an illumination effect can be confirmed in real time.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a diagram showing a simulated lighting device and its peripheral structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing operation of a simulated luminaire.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a master interface in a simulated luminaire.

Fig. 4 is a diagram showing a simulated menu in a simulated luminaire.

Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a spatial selection menu in a simulated luminaire.

Fig. 6 is a diagram showing a simulated picture in a simulated luminaire.

Fig. 7 is a diagram showing a simulation screen for changing the lighting state of a lighting fixture in the simulated luminaire.

Fig. 8 is a diagram showing a situation in which lighting fixture information is displayed in the simulated luminaire.

Fig. 9 is a diagram showing a state in which an image of a construction example of a lighting fixture is displayed in the simulated luminaire.

Fig. 10 is a diagram showing a state of a lighting map of a lighting fixture in the simulated luminaire.

Fig. 11 is a diagram showing a simulated picture in a simulated luminaire.

Fig. 12 is a graph showing an illuminance distribution diagram in a simulated illuminator.

Fig. 13 is a diagram showing a state in which power consumption and cost of a lighting fixture are displayed in a simulated luminaire.

Fig. 14 is a diagram showing a simulated picture in a simulated luminaire according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 15 is a diagram showing a "my catalog table screen", and shows a case where even one "simulation screen" is not liked by the user and is included.

Fig. 16 is a diagram showing a "my catalog table screen", and shows a case where the "simulation screen" of fig. 14 is included as an object preferred by the user.

Fig. 17 is a diagram showing information displayed when an operation of selecting the "get" button is input in the simulation screen of the simulation illuminator according to the other embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 18 is a diagram showing a "detailed screen".

Description of the reference numerals

1: an analog lighting device; 10: an input section; 20: a storage unit; 30: a display unit; 40: a processing unit; 50: a communication unit; n: a communication network; s: server

Detailed Description

(1. content of analog lighting device)

A pseudo illumination device 1 according to an embodiment of the pseudo illumination device of the present invention will be described with reference to fig. 1.

The analog lighting device 1 is a device that can execute application software (hereinafter, referred to as an "analog luminaire") for analog lighting. For example, the analog lighting device 1 may be a personal computer, a tablet computer, a smart phone, a game machine, or the like.

A simulated luminaire is application software for simulatively reproducing a lighting effect of a room in which a plurality of lighting fixtures are arranged in a virtual space. The analog illuminator includes a program and a plurality of image data, etc.

As shown in fig. 1, the analog lighting device 1 includes an input unit 10, a storage unit 20, a display unit 30, and a processing unit 40.

The input section 10 can accept input from a user. The input unit 10 is electrically connected to the processing unit 40. If the user inputs a command, the input unit 10 transmits the information it has input to the processing unit 40. The input unit 10 may be implemented by a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, or the like.

The storage unit 20 can store various data. The storage unit 20 stores an analog illuminator. The storage unit 20 is electrically connected to the processing unit 40. The processing unit 40 can read and execute the program of the analog illuminator stored in the storage unit 20. The storage unit 20 may be implemented by a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), a semiconductor memory, or the like.

The display unit 30 can display various information such as characters and images. The display unit 30 is electrically connected to the processing unit 40. The display unit 30 can display an image or the like by controlling the operation thereof by the processing unit 40. The display portion 30 may be implemented by a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like. The display unit 30 is a device capable of displaying at least information.

The processing unit 40 receives the command transmitted from the input unit 10 and executes an operation corresponding to the command. The processing unit 40 reads the program of the analog illuminator stored in the storage unit 20 and can execute the read program.

The communication unit 50 is connected to the processing unit 40. The communication unit 50 can communicate with the network N, for example. The communication unit 50 is, for example, a wireless network adapter (network adapter), a wired network adapter, a Local Area Network (LAN) port, a wireless antenna, or the like.

In the analog lighting device 1, if the user operates the input unit 10 and inputs a command to start the operation of the analog luminaire, the processing unit 40 reads the analog luminaire from the storage unit 20 and starts execution. The processing unit 40 displays a graphical user interface (hereinafter, referred to as "GUI") of the simulated luminaire on the display unit 30 if the simulated luminaire is executed. A plurality of buttons and tabs (tab) are arranged on the GUI displayed on the display unit 30. The user operates the button and the tab through the input section 10 and specifies the state of the virtual space, whereby the processing section 40 displays the result of the simulated lighting corresponding to the specified state of the virtual space on the GUI. The "state of the virtual space" includes, for example, the size of a room, the type of interior, and the position of a lighting fixture.

The operation of the processing section 40 is explained in detail. A plurality of images (hereinafter, referred to as "simulated images") generated in accordance with the conditions of the simulated illumination are prepared in advance. The processing unit 40 displays a simulation image corresponding to the state of the virtual space designated by the user from among the plurality of simulation images on the display unit 30. That is, the simulated lighting is performed in advance under the same condition as the state of the virtual space that the user can designate in the simulated luminaire, and the result is stored in the storage unit 20 as a simulated image. In the analog illuminator, when the user designates a state of an arbitrary virtual space, an analog image obtained by performing analog illumination under the same condition as the designated state of the virtual space is replaced with an analog image currently displayed on the display unit 30.

In the simulated image, a virtual space in which a plurality of lighting fixtures are arranged is drawn. For the simulated images, the state of the virtual space in each image is different. The simulation image is generated in advance based on the light distribution data (IES data) to display the lighting effect of the lighting fixture in the virtual space.

Since it takes a lot of time to create the simulation image, it is preferable to prepare a plurality of simulation images having different states in the virtual space. By preparing the analog image in advance, the display speed of the analog image can be increased when the analog illuminator is executed.

In the present embodiment, "operation" on a button, a tab, or the like on the GUI means a click operation with a mouse, a touch operation with a touch panel, or the like.

The analog lighting device 1 can be connected to the server S via the communication network N.

The communication network N is the internet, an intranet (intranet), a Virtual Private Network (VPN), or the like. The transmission medium available to the communication network N is wired or wireless.

The server S can store a wide variety of data. The server S is, for example, a personal computer. Thus, the server S includes a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a storage unit such as a hard disk, and the like. The server S may be used to simulate the updating of the luminaires.

A method of simulating a luminaire update is detailed. First, the supplier of the simulated luminaire stores a new version of the simulated luminaire in the storage section of the server S. Next, the user operates the analog lighting device 1, thereby connecting the analog lighting device 1 with the server S via the communication network N. Then, the user operates the simulated lighting apparatus 1 to obtain the new version of the installation program of the simulated lighting apparatus stored in the storage unit of the server S. The pseudo lighting device 1 can update the pseudo luminaire stored in the storage unit 20 of the pseudo lighting device 1 by executing the installation program acquired from the server S. The new version of the simulated illuminator is compared with the old version of the simulated illuminator, and the functions of the new version of the simulated illuminator are improved, bad phenomena of a program are eliminated, or a new simulated image is added. The new simulated image preferably includes new kinds of lighting fixtures, furniture, curtains, and wall materials and floor materials, etc. In addition, it is preferable that the new simulated image include an increased number of lighting fixtures and the like as compared with the old simulated image.

Further, the server S may employ a cloud server.

In addition, the server S may store a plurality of analog images. In this configuration, in the analog lighting device 1, if the processing unit 40 performs an operation of acquiring an analog image while the analog luminaire is being executed, the communication unit 50 requests the server S for the analog image. In response to a request from the processing unit 40, the server S transmits the analog image to the communication unit 50. The communication unit 50 transmits the analog image from the server S to the processing unit 40. The processing unit 40 stores the analog image in the storage unit 20. The processing unit 40 reads the simulation image stored in the storage unit 20 as necessary, and displays the simulation image on the display unit 30. Since the data size of the analog illuminator can be reduced by configuring in this way, the capacity of the storage unit 20 can be reduced, and the price of the analog illumination apparatus 1 can be reduced. In addition, since the data size of the analog illuminator can be reduced, the workload of the processing section 40 can be reduced, and the operation speed of the analog illuminator can be increased.

Further, it is also possible to store the analog illuminator of the current version in the server S in the form of FLASH (registered trademark) or the like, and execute the analog illuminator on a browser started in the analog illumination apparatus 1. This can reduce the size of the data stored in the storage unit 20 of the analog lighting device 1, and therefore, the capacity of the storage unit 20 can be reduced, and the price of the analog lighting device 1 can be reduced. In addition, since the data size of the analog illuminator can be reduced, the workload of the processing section 40 can be reduced, and the operation speed of the analog illuminator can be increased.

At this time, the server S is an example of the storage unit of the present invention. The analog lighting device 1 and the server S connected via the communication network N are an example of the analog lighting device of the present invention.

(2. simulation of the content of the illuminator)

As shown in fig. 3, if the user inputs an operation for starting the simulated luminaire to the input section 10 (YES judgment in step S1), the processing section 40 displays "main interface" on the display section 30 (step S2). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a master interface in a simulated luminaire.

A "START" button is provided in the "home interface".

If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "START" button in the "main interface" to the input section 10 (YES judgment in step S3), the processing section 40 displays the "simulated menu" on the display section 30 (step S4). Fig. 4 is a diagram showing a simulated menu in a simulated luminaire.

In the "simulation menu", a "down light" simulation button, an "instrument space simulation" button, an "indirect lighting simulation" button, an "interior material and lighting effect" button, and a "three-circuit simulation" button are arranged.

The "downlight simulation" button is a button for starting "downlight simulation". The "downlight simulation" is a simulation for confirming an illumination effect when changing the positions of a plurality of downlights and the like.

The "appliance interval simulation" button is a button for starting "appliance interval simulation". The "appliance interval simulation" is mainly a simulation for confirming an illumination effect when the interval between a plurality of downlights arranged on the wall side is changed.

The "indirect lighting simulation" button is a button for starting the "indirect lighting simulation". The "indirect lighting simulation" is a simulation for confirming a lighting effect when the position of an indirect lighting fixture is changed or the like.

The "interior material and lighting effect" button is a button for starting "interior material and lighting effect". The "interior material and lighting effect" is mainly used for confirming the simulation of the lighting effect when the interior material (wall material or floor material) is changed.

The "three-circuit simulation" button is a button for starting the "three-circuit simulation". The "three-circuit simulation" is a simulated lighting of a room in which an interior such as a desk, a sofa, and a television is disposed.

In the "simulation menu", in addition to the above-described buttons, a "return to main interface" button is arranged on the left side, and an "x" button is arranged on the upper right corner. If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "return to home" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays the "home" on the display unit 30 with the "simulated menu" as not displayed. If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "x" button to the input section 10, the processing section 40 does not display the "analog menu" on the display section 30.

If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "downlight simulation" button of the "simulation menu" to the input section 10 (YES judgment in step S5), the processing section 40 switches the "simulation menu" to the "space selection menu" in the display section 30 (step S6). Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a spatial selection menu in a simulated luminaire.

The "space selection menu" includes buttons "3600 × 7200H2500," 3600 × 3600H2500, "and" 3600 × 3600H 5500. The number of each button displays the width, depth, and height of the space (room) to be analog-illuminated.

In the "space selection menu", in addition to the above-described buttons, a "analog menu" button is arranged on the left side, and an "x" button is arranged on the upper right corner. If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "analog menu" button to the input section 10, the processing section 40 switches the "spatial selection menu" to the "analog menu" in the display section 30. If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "x" button to the input section 10, the processing section 40 sets the "space selection menu" as non-display in the display section 30.

If the user inputs an operation to select an arbitrary button of the "space selection menu" to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays a "simulation screen" on the display unit 30, and displays a simulation image in which a room of a size corresponding to the number of the selected button is drawn on the "simulation screen" (step S7).

Since the simulated lighting performed in the "simulated screen" is substantially the same regardless of the selected room size, the case where the "3600 × 7200H 2500" button is operated will be described in this embodiment.

Fig. 6 is a diagram showing a room displayed on the "simulation screen" when the "3600 × 7200H 2500" button is operated. Eight down lamps are arranged on the ceiling of the room shown in fig. 6, and objects having the shapes of a rectangular parallelepiped, a cylinder, a sphere, and a triangular pyramid are arranged on the floor.

Lighting effects corresponding to the position, illuminance, and the like of the current downlight are represented in a "simulated picture". The user can grasp the lighting state of the room with the naked eye by referring to the shadow generated by the above-mentioned object. The number of downlights displayed on the "simulation screen" shown in fig. 6 is an example.

In the "analog screen", a "control" tab, and a "DATA" tab, an "analog selection" button, and a "space selection" button are arranged.

As shown in fig. 7, if the user inputs an operation of selecting the "control" tab to the input section 10, the processing section 40 displays a "control menu" for changing the kind, position, and illuminance of the lighting fixture in the display section 30.

A plurality of buttons for changing the kind of the lighting fixture, a plurality of buttons for changing the position of the lighting fixture, and a plurality of buttons for changing the illuminance of the lighting fixture are arranged in the "control menu". By operating an arbitrary button of the "control menu", an illumination effect corresponding to the button of the operation is exhibited. The above is achieved by: as described above, among a plurality of simulated images generated in advance based on the light distribution data, a simulated image corresponding to the operated button is selected and displayed on the GUI.

Further, fig. 7 shows the result of simulated lighting when the "uniform light (wall 900)" button, which is one of the buttons for changing the position of the lighting fixture, is operated. "evenly distributed lamps (wall 900)" indicates a case where four down lamps are arranged at the same pitch at positions spaced 900mm apart from both sides of a room, respectively.

If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "DATA" tab to the input part 10, the processing part 40 switches the "control menu" to the "DATA menu" in the display part 30.

Information on the lighting fixtures currently arranged in the room, a thumbnail of a construction example of the lighting fixtures currently arranged in the room, and a "light map" button are arranged on the "DATA menu".

As shown in fig. 8, if the user inputs an operation of selecting the lighting fixture information of the "DATA menu" to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays a window in which detailed information of the corresponding lighting fixture is described on the "analog screen" in the display unit 30. A "turn to product detail page" button is arranged in the window, and if the user inputs an operation of selecting the "turn to product detail page" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 starts the browser in the pseudo lighting device 1 and displays a page in which the corresponding lighting fixture information is described on the display unit 30. The product detail page is stored in the server S. Further, the product detail page may be included with data simulating a luminaire.

An "x" button is arranged in the upper right corner of the window, and if the user inputs an operation of selecting the "x" button to the input section 10, the processing section 40 treats the window as non-display in the display section 30.

As shown in fig. 9, if the user inputs an operation of selecting a thumbnail of a construction example of a lighting fixture of the "DATA menu" to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays a room image in which the corresponding lighting fixture is installed on the display unit 30. An "x" button is arranged in the upper right corner of the image, and if the user inputs an operation to select the "x" button to the input section 10, the processing section 40 displays the image as non-display on the display section 30.

As shown in fig. 10, if the user inputs an operation of selecting the "light map" button of the "DATA menu" to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays the light map of the lighting fixture disposed in the current room on the display unit 30. An "x" button is arranged in the upper right corner of the map, and if the user inputs an operation of selecting the "x" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays the map as non-display on the display unit 30.

If the user inputs an operation of selecting a "simulation selection" button arranged on the "simulation screen" to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays a "simulation menu" on the display unit 30 (see fig. 4). If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "spatial selection" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays a "spatial selection menu" on the display unit 30 (see fig. 5).

The operation after the "appliance interval simulation" button, the "indirect lighting simulation" button, or the "interior material and lighting effect" button of the "simulation menu" is operated is substantially the same as the operation after the "downlight simulation" button is operated, and therefore, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "three-circuit simulation" button of the "simulation menu" to the input section 10, the processing section 40 switches to a menu for selecting the room size in the "three-circuit simulation" in the display section 30. If the user inputs an operation to select an arbitrary button arranged in the menu to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 switches the display of the display unit 30 to an "analog screen" of "three-circuit analog", and displays an analog image in which a room having a size corresponding to the number of the selected button is drawn on the "analog screen".

Fig. 11 shows the result of simulated lighting when the "3600 × 8190H 2500" button for selecting one of the room-size buttons in the "three-circuit simulation" is operated.

In the "three-circuit simulation", a living room and a kitchen are displayed as a space for performing simulation lighting, and an interior such as a table, a sofa, and a television is disposed. Four downlights are disposed in the living room and the kitchen, respectively. The size of the room, the type of interior, the number and arrangement of the lighting fixtures, and the like shown in fig. 11 are examples.

The "control" tab, "DATA" tab, "analog selection" button, and "spatial selection" button are also provided in the "analog screen" of the "three-circuit analog".

If an operation for selecting the "control" tab is input to the input section 10, the processing section 40 displays a "control menu" for changing the state of the lighting fixture in the display section 30.

In the "control menu" of the "three-circuit simulation", a plurality of buttons for changing a predetermined lighting scene are arranged in addition to a plurality of buttons for changing the positions of the lighting fixtures.

As a button for changing the lighting scene, for example, a "comfort" button may be provided, and by operating the "comfort" button, the lighting scene in a state where the illuminance of the predetermined down lamp is lowered can be reproduced.

In addition, in the "analog screen" of the "three-circuit simulation", a "detailed description" button, an "illuminance distribution" button, and a "power consumption" button are arranged in addition to the above-described buttons.

If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "detailed description" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays a window in which notes and the like corresponding to the current lighting state of the lighting fixture are described on the display unit 30. An "x" button is arranged in the upper right corner of the window, and if the user inputs an operation to select the "x" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 causes the display unit 30 to display the window in a non-display state.

As shown in fig. 12, if the user inputs an operation of selecting the "illuminance distribution" button to the input section 10, the processing section 40 displays an illuminance distribution map corresponding to the current space in the display section 30. Further, if the user inputs an operation of selecting the "illuminance distribution" button to the input unit 10 again, the processing unit 40 causes the display unit 30 to display a normal "simulation screen" in which the illuminance distribution map is not displayed.

The illuminance distribution map is also created based on the light distribution data. The illuminance distribution map is a map in which the illuminance distribution in a space is represented by a shade or color display. In the simulation screen shown in fig. 6, a configuration may be adopted in which the same illuminance distribution map is displayed.

As shown in fig. 13, if the user inputs an operation of selecting the "power consumption" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays the power consumption corresponding to the state of the lighting fixtures arranged in the room and the electricity rate for one year on the display unit 30. If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "power consumption" button again, the processing unit 40 causes the display unit 30 to display no information related to the power consumption or the like. In addition, the "power consumption" button is displayed on the screen regardless of whether the illuminance distribution map is displayed or not.

In the analog screen shown in fig. 6, information on power consumption and the like may be displayed. The power consumption of the display may be calculated in advance for each simulation screen, or may be automatically calculated in conjunction with the state of the lighting fixture. In addition, the electricity rate displayed when the "power consumption" button is selected is not limited to the electricity rate in one year, and may be a one-month electricity rate, a one-day electricity rate, or an electricity rate per time period. The electricity rate displayed when the "power consumption" button is selected may be a pre-calculated value calculated for each simulation screen in advance, or may be automatically calculated in conjunction with the state of the lighting fixture. When the electricity charge is automatically calculated, for example, the consumed power for a prescribed period is multiplied by the electricity charge per hour prescribed by the power supplier.

(3. effects of the embodiment, others)

According to the pseudo lighting device of the present embodiment, since a spatial image corresponding to the type or position of the lighting fixture can be displayed on a screen of a personal computer, a tablet PC, or the like, a user can grasp the lighting effect by referring to the spatial image displayed on the screen.

Further, according to the pseudo lighting device of the present embodiment, when the type or position of the lighting fixture displayed on the screen is changed, the user can easily and quickly grasp the lighting effect by displaying the configuration of the spatial image corresponding to the changed content.

The function of the analog illuminator is not limited to the above-described functions, but has various functions.

The analog illuminator may be provided with a function of arranging two analog images vertically or horizontally, for example, to facilitate comparison of the illumination effect and the cost.

In addition, the analog illuminator is provided with the following functions: the function of a daylight-transparent window is arranged in a space where simulated lighting is performed. This can be achieved by generating the required simulated image based on daylight data.

The analog luminaire may be provided with a function of selecting a lighting fixture based on a cost (such as a price of the lighting fixture) specified by a user.

The analog illuminator may be provided with a function of selecting the type or number of the lighting fixtures based on the electric power rate specified by the user, and a function of displaying the set illuminance of the lighting fixtures.

In addition, the analog illuminator may adopt the following structure: writing of simulation results (e.g., "simulation screens" in a simulation luminaire) to the storage section 20 may be employed.

Also, the analog illuminator may adopt the following structure: for example, by selecting (clicking or the like) an arbitrary lighting fixture on a "simulation screen" in fig. 7, which displays a plurality of lighting fixtures (such as down lamps), it is possible to switch between display and non-display of the selected lighting fixture. Further, the following structure may be adopted: the power consumption, the electricity rate, and the total price of the lighting fixtures are automatically calculated in conjunction with the selection operation of the lighting fixtures, and the calculation results are displayed.

In addition, the analog illuminator may also adopt the following structure: for example, in the "simulation screen" of a plurality of lighting fixtures (down lamps and the like) shown in fig. 7, an operation (drag operation or the like) for selecting and moving an arbitrary lighting fixture is performed, and the lighting fixture is moved to a desired position, thereby changing the lighting effect, the illuminance distribution, and the like of the lighting fixture in the "simulation screen".

Further, the simulated luminaire may include functionality to generate an quotation.

The analog lighting device 1 of the present embodiment is configured to be connectable to the communication network N, but this is not essential. If the analog lighting device 1 is configured to store all the analog luminaires in the storage unit 20, the analog lighting device can be executed without being connected to the communication network N.

Further, the analog luminaires may be stored on a defined medium. As a medium for storing the analog luminaire, an optical disk, a memory card, a USB memory, or the like can be employed.

Other embodiments of the analog illuminator will be described in detail below with reference to fig. 14-17.

As shown in fig. 14, the analog illuminator of the present embodiment is different from the analog illuminator described above as follows: the "my directory table" button, the "add" button, the "capture" button, and the "detail" button are arranged on the "analog screen", and the "DATA" tab is not arranged.

In the analog illuminator of the present embodiment, the same portions as those of the analog illuminator described above are not described.

In the analog luminaire of the present embodiment, when the user performs an operation of selecting the "control" tab, the display and non-display of the "control menu" can be switched.

Specifically, if the user inputs an operation of selecting the "control" tab to the input unit 10 in a state where the "control menu" is not displayed on the "simulation screen" (for example, in a state shown in fig. 5), the processing unit 40 displays the "control menu" on the "simulation screen" as shown in fig. 14. As shown in fig. 14, in a state where the "control menu" is displayed on the "simulation screen", if the user inputs an operation of selecting the "control" tab to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 does not display the "control menu" (for example, the state shown in fig. 5). In the present embodiment, the "control" tab is always displayed on the "analog screen".

Thus, the "control menu" can be displayed only when the user performs an operation to change the state of the lighting fixture, and therefore the simulation image of the "simulation screen" can be visually confirmed with high quality. That is, since the area hidden by the simulation menu in the simulation image can be reduced by not displaying the simulation menu, almost all of the simulation image can be displayed.

The analog illuminator of the present embodiment has a function of recording a plurality of "analog screens" as objects preferred by the user. This function is executed by the operation of the "my directory table" button and the "add" button.

The "add" button functions as an example of the first window of the present invention, and the "my directory table" button functions as an example of the second window of the present invention.

If the user inputs an operation of selecting the my catalog button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays the my catalog screen on the display unit 30.

The "my list screen" is information of a virtual space drawn on a simulation image of a "simulation screen" which the user likes and records, and is listed (list up) for each "simulation screen".

When the user inputs an operation of selecting an "add" button (see fig. 14) to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 stores the recording information recorded in the "analog screen" currently displayed on the display unit 30 as an object preferred by the user in the storage unit 20.

In this state, if the user inputs an operation to select the "my catalog" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays the "my catalog screen" on the display unit 30, as shown in fig. 15, and adds virtual space information drawn on a simulated image of the "simulated screen" recorded as an object preferred by the user to the "my catalog screen" based on the recording information stored in the storage unit 20.

Further, the processing unit 40 changes the "add" button to the "delete" button (not shown) while the user performs an operation of selecting the "add" button (see fig. 14). The "delete" button is a button for canceling and recording the favorite object of the current "simulation screen".

If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "delete" button to the input section 10, the processing section 40 deletes from the storage section 20: the "analog screen" currently displayed on the display unit 30 is recorded information that is recorded as an object preferred by the user. Along with this, delete from "my directory table screen": information of a virtual space of a simulation image drawn on the current "simulation screen".

As described above, in the analog illuminator according to the present embodiment, when the user selects the "add" button, the current "analog screen" can be recorded as an object preferred by the user. Further, the user selects an operation to change the "add" button to the "delete" button, thereby releasing the current "analog screen" from the objects that the user likes.

By performing the same operation with another "analog screen", a plurality of "analog screens" can be recorded as objects preferred by the user.

Further, the user can confirm whether or not any of the "add" button and the "delete" button is displayed from the "simulation screen", and thereby can grasp whether or not the "simulation screen" is included as an object that the user likes.

The "my directory list screen" is explained in detail.

As shown in fig. 16, a "restore" button and an "acquire" button are arranged on the left and right sides of the top of the my catalog table screen, respectively.

If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "resume" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays a screen displayed on the display unit 30 before the "my catalog table screen", in other words, a screen (for example, a "simulation screen") on which a "my catalog table" button operated to display the "my catalog table screen" is arranged, on the display unit 30.

The "acquisition" button performs the same operation as the "acquisition" button (see fig. 14) disposed on the "simulation screen", and therefore, the detailed description thereof will be described later.

In the "my list screen", the current chart number is displayed on the lower left side of the "back" button and the "get" button, and a text box into which an arbitrary character string (for example, the title of the current chart) can be input is arranged on the right side of the chart number.

Here, the "my list screen" is configured by a plurality of charts, and charts can be switched by operating a "NEXT (NEXT)" button and a "Previous (PREV)" button arranged on the "my list screen". Specifically, when the my catalog table screen is configured by five charts, each time the user inputs an operation of selecting the "next" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 changes the chart number in the order of "chart 1", "chart 2", "chart 3", "chart 4", "chart 5", and "chart 1" · · and displays the chart corresponding to the chart number on the my catalog table screen. Further, each time the user inputs an operation of selecting the "previous" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 changes the chart number in the order of "chart 1", "chart 5", "chart 4", "chart 3", "chart 2", and "chart 1" · · · and displays the chart corresponding to the chart number on the "my catalog table screen".

The respective charts of the my list screen are managed independently of each other. For example, if the user records favorite objects on the "simulation screen" after replacing the chart number with the chart of "chart 1", the information of the "simulation screen" is added only to the chart with the chart number of "chart 1"; if the user records favorite objects on the "simulation screen" after replacing the chart number with the chart of "chart 2", the information of the "simulation screen" is added only to the chart with the chart number of "chart 2". In the present embodiment, each chart of the "my catalog table screen" is managed independently of each other, but a plurality of charts may be managed continuously.

In the "my catalog screen", the total amount of the commodity prices of the lighting fixtures included in the simulation images of all the "simulation screens" added to the current chart is displayed on the right side of the text box.

The plurality of analog images are stored in the storage unit 20 together with information (product names, prices, and the like) of lighting fixtures included in each analog image in a state corresponding to each analog image.

Based on the information of the lighting fixtures stored in the storage unit 20, the processing unit 40 calculates the total commodity price of the lighting fixtures included in the simulation images of all the "simulation screens" added to the current graph, and displays the total commodity price on the current graph.

In the "my catalog table screen", a slider is arranged on the right side of the total portion where the commodity prices of the lighting fixtures are displayed, and the slider can convert the prices of the lighting fixtures displayed on the current chart into a post-tax price or a pre-tax price. The slider functions as an example of the third window of the present invention.

If the user inputs an operation of selecting the slider or an operation (drag operation or the like) for moving the slider to the input section 10, the processing section 40 converts the text displayed beside the slider into any one of "post-tax" and "pre-tax" and converts the lighting fixture price of the current chart into a price corresponding to the display of the text. For example, if the slider is located on the right side, "tax" is displayed at the text, and the price of the lighting fixture of the current chart is displayed at the tax price. And, if the slider is moved to the left side, "tax front" is displayed at the text, and the price of the lighting fixture of the current chart is displayed at the tax front price.

In the "my catalog screen", a catalog showing information of the added "simulation screen" is displayed below the current chart number, the above-mentioned text box, and the like.

The table of contents may display information of a plurality of "simulation pictures" different from each other. The table of contents shown in fig. 15 and 16 can display ten kinds of information on the "simulation screen".

In the catalog table, a plurality of items are displayed for each "analog screen". As items displayed in the table of contents, there are shown: a thumbnail of the analog image displayed on the "analog screen"; the simulated image includes the names and numbers of the lighting fixtures, the total amount of the product price, and the like.

In the catalog table, a "detail" button and a "delete" button are provided for each "simulation screen".

The operation of the "detail" button is the same as that of the "detail" button (see fig. 14) disposed on the "analog screen", and therefore, the detailed description thereof will be described later.

The operation of the "delete" button is the same as that of the "delete" button in the "simulation screen", and therefore, the description thereof is omitted.

The "previous" button is disposed on the left side of the directory table, and the "next" button is disposed on the right side of the directory table.

The analog illuminator of the present embodiment has a function of storing (acquiring) the content displayed on the display unit 30 as an image file.

As shown in fig. 17, when the user inputs an operation for selecting the "get" button to the input unit 10 in the "simulation screen", the processing unit 40 displays information (message) describing the contents of confirming whether or not the current "simulation screen" is stored to the user.

In addition to the information, a "yes" button and a "no" button are also configured in the window.

If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "yes" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 stores the analog image of the current "analog screen" in the storage unit 20 as a predetermined image file (e.g., JPEG file). On the other hand, if the user inputs an operation of selecting the "no" button to the input section 10, the processing section 40 does not display the window.

In this way, the "get" button functions as an example of the fourth window of the present invention.

The operation of the "get" button (see fig. 15 and 16) in the "my catalog table screen" is substantially the same as the operation of the "get" button in the "analog screen", but differs in the following respects: the chart currently displayed on the my directory list screen is stored as an image file in the storage unit 20.

In addition to the function of storing the content displayed on the display unit 30 as an image file as described above, the analog illuminator may also have a function of printing the content displayed on the display unit 30.

For example, when the illumination simulation device 1 is a personal computer connected to a predetermined printer, the simulation illuminator may be configured as follows: if the user inputs an operation for performing printing by the printer (for example, a selection operation of a print button disposed on the "analog screen") to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 causes the printer to print a content that is not currently displayed on the display unit 30. In this case, the printer functions as an example of the printing method of the present invention, and the print button functions as an example of the fifth window of the present invention.

The analog illuminator of the present embodiment has a function of displaying detailed information of "analog screen".

In the "simulation screen" shown in fig. 14, if the user inputs an operation of selecting the "detail" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays the "detail screen" on which the detailed information of the "simulation screen" is displayed on the display unit 30. Fig. 18 shows an example of a "detailed screen".

In the "my catalog table screen", if the user inputs an operation to select the "detail" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays a "detailed screen" on which detailed information of the "simulation screen" corresponding to the catalog table on the "my catalog table screen" is displayed on the display unit 30.

Fig. 18 is a diagram showing a "detailed screen", and shows detailed information of the "simulation screen" shown in fig. 14 and 17.

As shown in fig. 18, a "return" button is disposed on the left side of the top of the "detailed screen", and a "my list" button and a "get" button are disposed on the right side of the top of the "detailed screen".

The operation of the "back" button is the same as that of the "back" button of the my list screen ".

Specifically, if the user inputs an operation to select the "back" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 displays a screen displayed on the display unit 30 before the "detailed screen", in other words, a screen (for example, a "simulation screen") on which the "detailed" button operated to display the "detailed screen" is arranged, on the display unit 30.

The operation of the "my catalog" button is the same as that of the "my catalog" button disposed on the "simulation screen", and therefore, the description thereof is omitted.

The operation of the "get" button is substantially the same as the operation of the "get" button (see fig. 14 and 17) of the "analog screen", but differs in the following respects: the contents of the "detailed screen" are stored in the storage unit 20 as an image file.

Below the "back" button, a thumbnail of a simulation image of the "simulation screen" is displayed, and a text of the "simulation" is displayed in the thumbnail.

If the user inputs an operation of selecting the thumbnail to the input section 10, the processing section 40 displays a "simulation screen" on which a simulation image corresponding to the thumbnail is displayed on the display section 30.

On the right side of the thumbnail, i.e., below the "my directory table" button and the "get" button, are displayed: information of a virtual space drawn on the simulated image corresponding to the thumbnail and a lighting map showing the state of the lighting fixtures arranged in the virtual space are displayed.

A list table showing information on the lighting fixtures included in the analog image corresponding to the thumbnail is displayed below the thumbnail and the lighting map.

In the directory table, a plurality of items for each lighting fixture are displayed. As items displayed in the directory, names, numbers, thumbnails, power consumption, and the like of the lighting fixtures are displayed. The list table shown in fig. 18 may display information on six types of lighting fixtures.

In addition, in the catalog table, each lighting fixture is provided with a "go to product page" button.

If the user inputs an operation of selecting the "go to product page" button to the input unit 10, the processing unit 40 starts a browser in the lighting simulation apparatus 1 and displays a web page in which information corresponding to the lighting fixture is described on the display unit 30.

Claims

1. A simulated lighting device for displaying the lighting effect of a plurality of lighting fixtures arranged in a virtual space in a simulated manner,

the disclosed device is provided with:

an input unit that accepts input from a user;

a storage unit that stores a plurality of images that depict the virtual space in which the plurality of lighting fixtures are arranged and that differ in the state of the virtual space for each image;

a display unit that displays at least one of the plurality of images; and

a processing section that performs processing corresponding to an operation of the user via the input section,

wherein,

the plurality of images are generated in advance based on light distribution data so as to display the lighting effects of the plurality of lighting fixtures in the virtual space,

the processing unit selects an appropriate image from the plurality of images stored in the storage unit according to the state of the virtual space designated by the user via the input unit, and replaces the image displayed on the display unit with the selected image.

2. The analog lighting device of claim 1,

further provided with: a communication section connected to a server on the network,

the image is stored in the server and,

the processing unit acquires the image stored in the server via the network and the communication unit.

3. The analog lighting device of claim 1,

the input unit is capable of receiving an input operation for changing at least one of the type, position, and illuminance of the lighting fixture displayed on the image of the virtual space,

the processing unit replaces the image displayed on the display unit in accordance with the input operation.

4. The analog lighting device of claim 1,

when a predetermined operation is input to the input unit while the image of the virtual space is displayed on the display unit, the processing unit displays at least one of a construction example, a layout drawing, a product specification, an illuminance distribution map, and a power consumption value on the display unit.

5. A simulated lighting method for displaying lighting effects of a plurality of lighting fixtures arranged in a virtual space in a simulated manner using a computer provided with an input unit, a storage unit, a display unit, a processing unit, and a communication unit connected to a server on a network, the simulated lighting method comprising:

a step of storing, in the storage unit, a plurality of images generated in advance based on light distribution data so as to display a lighting effect of the plurality of lighting fixtures in the virtual space, the plurality of images being: drawing a plurality of images in which the virtual space in which the plurality of lighting fixtures are arranged is configured and the states of the virtual space of the respective images are different; and

selecting an appropriate image from the plurality of images stored in the storage unit according to the state of the virtual space designated by the user via the input unit, and replacing the image displayed on the display unit with the selected image.

6. The analog lighting method of claim 5,

the image is stored in the server and,

the processing unit acquires the image stored in the server via the network.

7. The analog lighting method of claim 5,

the processing unit replaces the image displayed on the display unit when an input operation is received to change at least one of the type, position, and illuminance of the lighting fixture displayed on the image of the virtual space.

8. The analog lighting method of claim 5,

9. An analog lighting device, characterized in that,

a simulated lighting device for displaying the lighting effects of a plurality of lighting fixtures arranged in a virtual space in a simulated manner using a computer provided with an input unit, a storage unit, and a display unit, the simulated lighting device comprising:

a storage unit that stores, in the storage unit, a plurality of images generated in advance based on light distribution data so as to display a lighting effect of the plurality of lighting fixtures in the virtual space, the plurality of images being: drawing a plurality of images in which the virtual space in which the plurality of lighting fixtures are arranged is configured and the states of the virtual space of the respective images are different; and

and a selection and replacement unit that selects an appropriate image from the plurality of images stored in the storage unit according to a state of the virtual space designated by a user via the input unit, and replaces the image displayed on the display unit with the selected image.