JPH10326510A - Multifunctional baton system for lighting - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a multifunctional baton system for lighting that eliminates mistakes in suspending lighting equipment and enables efficient hanging work or maintenance work. SOLUTION: A lighting plan prepared by a lighting planner, which is prepared by a lighting planner, is supplied to an information processing device, and a hanging tool is placed at a position (outlet) of a baton. An analysis of whether the equipment is hung or the arrangement of the hung equipment (projection direction of illumination, inclination angle, etc.) is performed, and information inside the baton provided inside the multi-function baton 51 instructed to be hung is displayed. It is supplied to the device 42. Based on the hanging instruction information, the in-batton information display device 42 displays the hanging instruction information on a display 53 provided at a predetermined position (outlet) on the multifunctional baton 51 to which the hanging instruction has been given. (Instrument name, position, filter, direction) are displayed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a stage lighting device, a studio lighting device, and the like, and more particularly to a lighting multifunctional baton system constructed by suspending a plurality of lighting devices.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In stage lighting, it is necessary to continuously change lighting in accordance with a scene or scene that changes with time. Further, in studio lighting such as a television, since an image is reproduced through a video system such as a television camera, it is necessary to consider brightness and color rendering in consideration of the video system. Furthermore, in a TV studio,
For each broadcast program, it is necessary to perform the arrangement of lighting lamps (hereinafter, referred to as lamps), the setting of the posture, and the dimming setting of each lamp, and to control the brightness of each lamp as the program progresses.

[0003] In a television studio, a stage, or the like, in order to move a television camera, a microphone, and the like on the floor, a lighting apparatus equipped with such a lamp is generally suspended from a ceiling.

[0004] For example, a grid, a saw, etc. are arranged on the ceiling side, an illumination baton as a lighting fixture suspension device is hung by wires on the grid, the grid, etc. Raise and lower the baton for use.

[0005] Alternatively, a one-point hanging device as a lighting fixture suspension device is suspended from the grid, a saw, or the like, and one lighting fixture is suspended at the lower end of the one-point hanging device, and the one-point hanging device is raised and lowered for use. Has become.

FIG. 7 shows an example of a specific configuration of a lighting baton used in a studio, a stage or the like in a conventional lighting facility.

On the grid 23, a plurality of dimmers 31 are provided. The output of the plurality of dimmers 31 is connected to the branching device 30 of the lighting baton 1 through the border cable 17, and each line of the border cable 17 is connected to the plurality of lighting fixtures 25 from the branching device 30. Has become. That is, the lighting baton 1 is provided with a plurality of connectors 18 for each line of the border cable 17, and the connectors 18 provided on the side surfaces of the lighting baton 1 are each provided with a power plug 26 of a lighting fixture 25. Are detachably (electrically connectable) attached.

Under the lighting baton (hereinafter also referred to as suspension fly duct) 1, a lighting fixture hanging pipe 16 is provided, and above the lighting baton 1, a hanging pipe 15 is provided.
Are attached by connecting members 12, respectively,
The lighting fixture 25 is adapted to be hung by the lighting fixture hanging pipe 16.

Further, the lighting baton 1 is suspended by a plurality of wires 13.
3 passes through a pulley 22 provided on a grid 23,
It can be wound up by an electric hoist (not shown). Further, means (not shown) for detecting the swing of the wire 13 is provided in the vicinity of the pulley 22. The electric hoist is provided with a means that the lighting baton 1 approaches the grid 23 more than necessary when it is hoisted. Not (grid 23
To stop at a predetermined length in the downward direction).
The electric hoist has a weight 24 in a direction to balance with the load of the lighting baton 1 suspended on the wire 13.
The suspended wire 32 is wound. Thus, the lighting baton 1 can be moved up and down with a small force (almost only inertial force).

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the lighting baton of FIG. 7 is arranged in a television studio, a stage or the like.

In a television studio, a stage or the like, a television camera 33 is arranged so as to be movable on the floor, and a grid 23 is arranged on the ceiling side. A plurality of lighting batons (suspension fly ducts) 1 are suspended from the grid 23 so as to be able to move up and down. The grid 23 is arranged on one side of the ceiling of a studio, a stage, or the like.
In the figure, only a part is shown and omitted.

By the way, the conventional baton (suspension fly duct) is only considered to supply power, and only a breaker is attached. For this reason, when lighting equipment such as a television studio and a stage is constructed using the conventional baton,
As shown in FIG. 8, for example, when a large number of lighting batons are used in a television studio, a stage, or the like, or when a large number of different types of lighting fixtures are suspended from one lighting baton, for example, The baton has problems such as accidentally suspending lighting equipment of a different type from the drawing plan drafted by the lighting planner, or hanging the lighting equipment beyond the maximum suspended weight of one lighting baton. Was.

In addition, when the worker suspends the lighting equipment on the lighting baton, the worker performs the work while referring to the drawing prepared by the lighting planner. Therefore, the work of hanging the lighting equipment and the work of suspending the lighting equipment are completed. In the subsequent maintenance (fine adjustment) work and the like, there is a problem (defect) that workability (efficiency) is extremely poor.

[0014]

As described above, when suspending a lighting fixture on a lighting baton, an operator refers to a drawing drawing prepared by a lighting planner and a plurality of different types of lighting batons. Lighting equipment needs to be suspended. For this reason, it is easy to make mistakes such as accidentally suspending a lighting fixture of a type different from the preparation drawing or suspending the lighting fixture beyond the maximum suspended weight of one lighting baton. There is a problem (defect) that the workability (efficiency) is extremely poor in the installation work or the maintenance work.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such a problem,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional baton system for lighting that eliminates mistakes in suspending lighting equipment and enables efficient hanging or maintenance work.

[0016]

In order to achieve the above object, a lighting multifunctional baton system according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises at least one lighting device in which various lighting fixtures are suspended.
A baton capable of raising and lowering the table; reading means for reading the charged drawing information; analyzing means for analyzing the hanging instruction information of the lighting fixture from the charged drawing information read by the reading means; and provided on the baton. Display means for displaying various types of information; and suspension instruction information supply means for supplying suspension instruction information for the lighting fixture to the display means. With this configuration, the drawing prepared by the lighting planner is read into the system, and the read information is displayed on the information display unit provided near the power outlet of the baton. This allows the worker
The hanging work mistake can be eliminated, and the hanging work or the maintenance work can be performed efficiently.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a multi-function baton system for lighting, wherein at least one baton on which various kinds of lighting fixtures are suspended can be lifted and lowered; reading means for reading charge drawing information; Analyzing means for analyzing the hanging instruction information of the lighting fixture from the read-in drawing information; display means provided on the baton for displaying various information; and displaying the hanging instruction information of the lighting fixture. Hanging instruction information supplying means for supplying to the display means; lighting equipment recognizing means provided in the baton for identifying a type of the lighting equipment suspended on the baton based on the hanging instruction information for the lighting equipment. And comparing the type of the luminaire identified by the luminaire recognition means with the type of the luminaire specified by the hanging instruction information of the luminaire. Comparing means and for, by the comparison means, if it is determined that the mismatch, and alarm information supply means for supplying an alarm information to said display means; constructed comprises a. Thereby, in addition to the operation and effect of the claim 1, when the worker hangs the lighting equipment, according to the hanging instruction information, and does not hang the lighting equipment as instructed to the baton, A warning such as displaying a mark such as NG on the display unit, blinking of the display unit or changing the display color is issued, so that the hanging operation or the maintenance operation can be performed more accurately and efficiently.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a multifunctional baton system for lighting according to the present invention, wherein at least one baton in which various kinds of lighting fixtures are suspended can be lifted and lowered; reading means for reading charge drawing information; Analysis means for analyzing the hanging instruction information of the lighting fixture from the read-in drawing information; display means provided on the baton for selectively displaying various information; and displaying the hanging instruction information of the lighting fixture. Hanging instruction information supply means for supplying to the display means; lighting equipment recognition provided in the baton and identifying individual information of the lighting equipment suspended on the baton based on the lighting equipment hanging instruction information. Means;
Comparing means for comparing the type information of the lighting equipment included in the individual information identified by the lighting equipment recognition means with the type of the lighting equipment specified by the hanging instruction information of the lighting equipment; An alarm information supply unit that supplies alarm information to the display unit when it is determined that they do not match; a lighting unit that is managed for each lighting device ID included in the individual information identified by the lighting device recognition unit; Fixture information storage means for storing management information for each fixture; updating means for updating management information for each lighting fixture stored in the fixture information storage means based on the use status and maintenance information of the lighting fixture; In the display means,
And management information supply means for supplying management information of the predetermined lighting equipment stored in the equipment information storage means. Thus, in addition to the functions and effects of the first and second aspects, for example, a lamp or the like is used based on the usage status and maintenance information of the lighting fixture stored in the fixture information storage unit that stores management information for each lighting fixture. The usage time can be grasped, and it is possible to quickly respond to a broken ball or the like.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the multifunctional baton system for lighting according to any one of the first to third aspects, the display means is provided on a baton on which the lighting fixture can be suspended. The hanging instruction information supplying means is provided in correspondence with the hanging position only on the display means corresponding to the hanging position on the baton for which the lighting equipment was designated to be suspended by the hanging instruction information. It is characterized by providing information.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the multifunctional baton system for lighting according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the lighting equipment necessary for hanging the baton into the baton is selected. A lighting fixture automatic transfer means for transferring to a stage or a studio; and a hanging instruction information notifying means for notifying the lighting fixture automatic transfer means of the lighting equipment hanging instruction information. Thereby, the labor of carrying in and out the suspended lighting equipment can be largely saved, and the work of hanging (installing) the hanging equipment (installation of the lighting equipment) can be greatly reduced.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a multifunctional baton system for lighting according to the present invention.

The multifunctional baton system for lighting of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 is provided in a dimming room 9 and reads a preparation drawing (lighting plan) 2 prepared by a lighting planner. , Light control table 5, capture instruction information storage means 6, appliance information storage device 7, hanging information storage device 8, and information display device 42 in baton installed in stage / studio 45, appliance recognition device 43, hanging appliance 44a, a management code reading device 46, an information display device 47, and a hanging device 44 installed in an equipment warehouse 49.
a and the preparation instruction portable terminal 41.
In the above-described configuration in the embodiment of the present invention, for the sake of simplicity of description, the stage / studio 45 is assumed to have one baton provided with one hanging device (lighting or the like). The present invention is not limited to this, and the same applies to a plurality of batons on which a plurality of hanging devices are installed.

In the above arrangement, the lighting plan 2 prepared by the lighting planner and taken by the drawing reading device 3 having input means such as a scanner and an FD drive is supplied to the information processing device 4. . In the information processing device 4, based on the input preparation drawing 2, which hanging device is to be hung at which position (outlet) of the baton, and the arrangement of the hung device (projection azimuth and inclination of lighting) Angle, etc.) and the total weight of the equipment suspended in each multi-function baton, etc., and the suspension instruction information storage device 6 as suspension instruction information and suspension information.
And the hanging information storage device 8 respectively.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the multifunctional baton of the present invention. In FIG. 2, a display unit 53 is provided above each power outlet 58 of the multi-function baton 51. A selection button for mode switching or the like is provided on the side (right side) of the display unit 53.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a display example of information for each mode displayed on the display section 53. As shown in FIG. The display unit 58 is controlled by the in-batton information display device 42.

The information processing device 4 reads the information stored in the hanging instruction information storage device 6, the appliance information storage device 7 (described later), and the hanging information storage device 8, and outputs the information of the hanging instruction. The information is supplied to the information display device 42 inside the baton provided inside the multifunctional baton 51. Based on the hanging instruction information, the in-batton information display device 42 displays a display 53 provided corresponding to a predetermined position (outlet) on the multi-function baton 51 to which the hanging instruction has been given.
3A, the hanging instruction information (equipment name, position, filter, direction) as shown in FIG. 3A is displayed.

The worker refers to the suspending instruction information (display unit 53) and suspends a predetermined suspending device 44a as shown in FIG. At this time, when the worker joins the power plug 26 of the hanging device 44a with the connector 18, for example, as shown in FIG. The bar code seal on which the information is printed is read by a reading unit (not shown) provided on the connector 18, and the read individual information (apparatus name, apparatus type, and apparatus ID) of the individual apparatus is stored in the apparatus recognition device 43. Supplied to FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of the power plug 26 which is a component of the present invention.

The appliance recognition device 43 notifies the information processing device 4 of the input individual information of the individual appliance. The information processing apparatus 4 having received this notification reads the management information (equipment ID, equipment name, equipment type, lamp history, maintenance history, equipment weight, etc.) for each appliance stored in the appliance information storage device 7 in advance. To determine whether the hanging device 44a has been hung according to the hanging instruction information,
When the wrong hanging is performed, a warning such as displaying a mark such as NG on the display unit 53, blinking the display unit or changing the display color is issued.

In addition, the information processing device 4 is configured such that the hanging device is a multifunctional baton 51 in accordance with the hanging instruction information.
When the hanging weight of the multifunctional baton 51 reaches the maximum hanging weight of the baton from the equipment weight information included in the hanging equipment management information, a warning Do.

The hanging weight of the device on the multifunctional baton 51 can be confirmed on the display unit 53. That is, the user presses a “MODE” button in the mode switching selection button 52 on the side of the display unit 53 to change the display on the display unit 53 to the display (MODE3) shown in FIG. Information (number of appliances, total weight) can be confirmed.

Further, by pressing the "MODE" button,
The display of the display unit 53 is changed to the display of FIG.
2), the hanging tool 44a suspended in the power outlet 58 corresponding to the display unit 53
(E.g., appliance ID, appliance name, lamp usage time, appliance usage time, etc.) can be confirmed, and whether or not maintenance is necessary can be determined from the lamp usage time and the like.
This determination is performed by the information processing apparatus 4 and linked to a well-known automatic maintenance parts ordering system or the like, so that the burden on the worker or the like can be reduced.

In the above description, the appliance information storage device 7 stores management information (apparatus ID, appliance ID) for each appliance.
Although it is assumed that the appliance name, appliance type, lamp history, maintenance history, appliance weight, etc.) have been stored in advance, the stored contents (management information for each appliance) are as follows.
1, the contents (lamp history, maintenance history, etc.) are updated by being used (energized). Further, when the device suspended in the multifunctional baton 51 is new (not registered in the device information storage device 7), the information processing device 4 registers the device in the device information storage device 7.

On the other hand, when the user wants to know the management information of each appliance at the time of system maintenance or the like, for example, the power plug 26 of the hanging appliance 48a is connected to the management code reader 46 installed in the warehouse 49. By doing so, the management information of the hanging device 48a stored in the device information storage device 7 can be obtained from the screen or the like of the information display device 47. This control is performed by the information processing device 4, and the display of information is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. Also, the management information of these hanging devices 48a and the hanging devices 44a
The above-mentioned information display such as the management information or the warning can also be executed by an information display device (not shown) provided in the light control console 5.

As described above, based on the lighting plan preparation plan 2 prepared by the lighting planner, when the hanging of the fixtures 44a into each multifunctional baton 51 is completed, the entire lighting test is performed. At this time, there are cases in which the intended effect of the lighting planner cannot be obtained, or a change in the equipment hanging condition (change in the stock drawing 2) is performed for further effects.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of the charging instruction portable terminal 41 which is a component of the present invention.

The charging instruction portable terminal 41 shown in FIG. 5 is provided with a display section 53 and a mode switching selection button 52 which are the same (same functions) as those provided on each multi-function baton 51. A ten key 55 and a command transmission switch 56 for giving an instruction (change) are provided.

The lighting planner, the director, and the like carry the preparation instruction portable terminal 41 and confirm the effect of the stage lighting while moving in the studio or the seats. Then, when a problem is found or the like, a charging instruction (change) is performed by the charging instruction portable terminal 41. For the preparation instruction (change), for example, on the display screen shown in FIG. 3A, an item (equipment name, position, filter, direction) to be changed is selected by the SELECT switch of the mode switching selection button 52, and the ten keys 55, The contents of the item are changed using the SET key, and finally the SEND key 56 is pressed to
Transmit the change data to

The information processing apparatus 4 which has received the change data notifies the information inside the baton information display device 42 incorporated in the multi-function baton 51 in which the corresponding tool 44a is suspended, and
The changed content is displayed on the display unit 53 corresponding to the power outlet 58 on which the corresponding appliance 44a is suspended. At this time, it is preferable that the operator easily notices (is easy to determine) by blinking the display unit 53 or the like.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing another embodiment of the multifunctional baton system for lighting according to the present invention. The multifunctional baton system for lighting of the present invention in FIG. 6 is configured by adding an instrument transport system 50 to the configuration of the multifunctional baton system for lighting shown in FIG.

The instrument transport system 50 is constituted by combining a well-known material transport system used in an unmanned factory or the like, an automatic parts sorting system, or the like.

In the above configuration, similarly to the above, the lighting plan preparation drawing 2 prepared by the lighting planner and taken in by the preparation drawing reading device 3 having input means such as a scanner and an FD drive is the information processing device. 4 is supplied. In the information processing device 4, based on the input preparation drawing 2, which hanging device is to be hung at which position (outlet) of the baton, and the arrangement of the hung device (projection azimuth and inclination of lighting) Angle, etc.) and the total weight of the equipment suspended on each multi-functional baton.

At this time, the information processing apparatus 4 notifies the equipment transport system 50 of information on which baton the hanging equipment is to be hung. The device transport system 50 that has received this notification selects, for example, the hanging devices (lighting) that are suspended for each baton by the automatic component selection system, and sorts the selected hanging devices by the material transport system. It is transported under the applicable baton.

The worker refers the hanging instruction information on the display unit 53 to a predetermined hanging position (a power outlet position corresponding to the display unit 53) as shown in FIG. Then, a predetermined hanging device 44a is hung. Thereby, it is possible to greatly reduce the labor for carrying out and carrying in the hanging device, and it is possible to significantly reduce the labor for hanging (installing) the hanging device (installing the lighting device).

[0044]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a drawing prepared by the lighting planner is read into the system,
Since the read information is displayed on the information display section provided near the power outlet section of the baton, the operator can eliminate hanging work mistakes and efficiently perform hanging work or maintenance work. it can.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the functions and effects of the first aspect, when the lighting equipment is suspended, the lighting equipment is instructed according to the hanging instruction information according to the hanging instruction information. , If not hung on the baton,
A warning such as displaying a mark such as NG on the display unit or blinking or changing the display color of the display unit is performed, so that the hanging operation or the maintenance operation can be performed more accurately and efficiently. Can be.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the functions and effects of the first and second aspects, the usage status of the lighting equipment stored in the equipment information storage means for storing management information for each lighting equipment can be obtained. Based on the maintenance information, for example,
The usage time of the lamp or the like can be grasped, and it is possible to quickly respond to a broken ball or the like.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the operation and effect of the first to third aspects are provided.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to greatly reduce the time and effort required to carry out and carry in the suspended lighting fixture, and to significantly reduce the work of hanging (installing) the suspended fixture (installing the lighting fixture). Labor saving can be achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a multifunctional baton system for lighting of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a multifunctional baton according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a display example of information for each mode displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a structure of a power plug which is a component of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a preparation instruction portable terminal which is a component of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing another embodiment of the multifunctional baton system for lighting of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific configuration example of a lighting baton used in a studio, a stage, or the like in a conventional lighting facility.

8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the lighting baton of FIG. 7 is disposed in a television studio, a stage, or the like.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 ... preparation drawing 3 ... preparation drawing reading device 4 ... information processing device 5 ... light control desk 6 ... hanging instruction information storage device 7 ... appliance information storage device 8 ... hanging information storage device 9 ... light control room 41 ... preparation instruction Portable terminal 42 ... baton information display device 43 ... appliance recognition device 44a ... hanging device 45 ... stage / studio 46 ... management code reading device 47 ... information display device 48a ... hanging device 49 ... warehouse

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] August 14, 1997

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[Document name to be amended] Drawing

[Correction target item name] All figures

[Correction method] Change

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. At least one vertically movable baton on which various lighting fixtures are suspended; reading means for reading the drawing information; hanging the lighting equipment from the drawing information read by the reading means. Analysis means for analyzing instruction information; display means provided on the baton for displaying various information; and suspension instruction information supply means for supplying suspension instruction information for the lighting equipment to the display means. A multifunctional baton system for lighting, comprising: 2. At least one vertically movable baton on which various lighting fixtures are suspended; reading means for reading the drawing information; hanging the lighting equipment from the drawing information read by the reading means. Analysis means for analyzing instruction information; display means provided on the baton for displaying various information; suspension instruction information supply means for supplying suspension instruction information for the lighting equipment to the display means; A luminaire recognition means provided in the baton for identifying a type of luminaire hanged on the baton based on hanging instruction information of the luminaire; and a luminaire identified by the luminaire recognition means. Comparing means for comparing the type with the type of the lighting fixture designated by the hanging instruction information of the lighting fixture; determining that the two do not match by the comparing means When the alarm information supply means for supplying an alarm information to said display means; multifunction baton system for illumination, characterized by comprising a. 3. At least one vertically movable baton on which various lighting fixtures are suspended; reading means for reading charged drawing information; suspending the lighting equipment from the charged drawing information read by the reading means. Analysis means for analyzing instruction information; display means provided on the baton for selectively displaying various kinds of information; hanging instruction information supply means for supplying hanging instruction information for the lighting equipment to the display means; A lighting fixture recognizing means provided in the baton for identifying individual information of a lighting fixture suspended on the baton based on hanging instruction information of the lighting fixture; and individual information identified by the lighting fixture recognizing means. Comparing means for comparing the type information of the lighting equipment included in the lighting equipment with the type of the lighting equipment designated by the hanging instruction information of the lighting equipment; And alarm information supply means for supplying alarm information to the display means when it is determined that they do not match, and is managed for each lighting equipment ID included in the individual information identified by the lighting equipment recognition means. A fixture information storage unit for storing management information for each lighting fixture; and an updating unit for updating management information for each lighting fixture stored in the fixture information storage unit based on the use status and maintenance information of the lighting fixture. A multifunctional baton system for lighting, characterized by comprising: a management information supply means for supplying, to the display means, management information of a predetermined lighting fixture stored in the fixture information storage means. 4. The display means is provided in correspondence with a position on the baton where the lighting equipment can be suspended, and the hanging instruction information supply means designates a hanging of the lighting equipment by the hanging instruction information. The multifunctional baton system for lighting according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the hanging instruction information is supplied only to display means corresponding to a hanging position on the baton where the baton is located. 5. An automatic lighting means for selecting lighting equipment necessary for hanging on said baton and transferring the same to a stage or a studio; The multifunctional baton system for lighting according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: a hanging instruction information notifying unit for notifying the user of the information.