JP7562500B2 - Light control operation device, light control system, light control method, and program - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a light control operating device, a light control system, a light control method, and a program.

Light control systems are an indispensable system for the safe operation of aircraft taking off and landing at airports of all sizes, from large to medium and small. The lights to be controlled here are diverse, including guide lights arranged along runways, taxiways, or aprons, and indicator lights that look different depending on the descent angle of the aircraft. An operator can turn each light on and off, change the light intensity, or change the color by operating a light control operating device such as a control console. However, to ensure the safe takeoff and landing of aircraft, no operational errors are permitted when operating these light controls.

JP 2016-110722 A

Lighting control operation devices in lighting control systems are transitioning from the traditional human-machine interface using physical switches to smarter operation methods such as touch panels. Touch panels have the advantage that operation keys and buttons can be freely arranged on the display screen, and items can be enlarged or reduced as needed to make effective use of the screen, but they also have the advantage of having a smooth operating surface. There is a demand for the development of systems that take advantage of the features of touch panels and contribute to safer operation.

The objective is to provide a lighting control operating device, lighting control system, lighting control method, and program that improves operability and contributes to the safe operation of aircraft.

According to an embodiment, the light control operation device includes a communication interface, a display , a memory, and a processor. The communication interface communicates with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling the lights of an airport. The memory stores data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the light states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen that accepts operations related to the light states. The processor has first to third functions. The first function displays the map screen and the operation screen on the display. The second function shows setting operation contents related to a specified light state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen. The third function causes the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the operation contents when an execution operation of the setting operation contents is performed. And the second function causes the setting operation contents to be reflected in the state of the light marks on the map screen before the execution operation.

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a light control system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a map screen displayed on the display 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an operation screen displayed on the display 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the operation console 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a menu window. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure in the light control system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a processing procedure in an existing light control system for comparison. FIG. 8 is a system diagram illustrating an example of a light control system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure in the light control system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining another example of a processing procedure in an existing light control system for comparison. FIG. 11 is a system diagram illustrating an example of a light control system according to the third embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining redundancy in an existing light control system for comparison. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the effects obtained by the embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of an operation using the operation screen. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a continuation from the operation of FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a convenient function when a button is hidden by a fingertip. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a display in step S22 of the flowchart in FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the display in step S23 of the flowchart in FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example in which a map screen and an operation screen are displayed on a common display device 10. As shown in FIG.

Figure 1 is a diagram for explaining a light control system according to an embodiment. The light control system 100 in Figure 1 includes an operation console 1 having a touch panel type display 10, and a control device 2 communicatively connected to the operation console 1. The operation console 1 is an example of a light control operation device.

An operator (user) who controls the lights can control and operate the lights via an operation console 1. Based on various information passed from the operation console 1, the control device 2 generates control signals for controlling the lights (lamp units) placed on the airport surface. These control signals are sent to each light via a network 3 such as CASTNET. Of course, hardware devices for controlling the lights may be provided between the control device 2 and the lights.

As shown in FIG. 1, the display 10 of the operation console 1 switches between displaying a map screen and an operation screen according to the user's wishes. The map screen is a screen that displays a map of the airport where the lights to be controlled are located. The user can check the lighting conditions at the airport by referring to the map screen. The operation screen is a screen that accepts operations on the lights and adjusts the lighting levels of the lights.

Figure 2 shows an example of a map screen displayed on the display 10. The map screen is actually displayed in color for easy viewing. The map screen is created in advance by arranging light marks 81, which indicate lights installed on the airport surface, on a map of the airport. The map screen data and the operation screen data are stored in the memory 14 of the operation console 1 in a predetermined format.

The light marks 81 are displayed on the map screen in a hue that corresponds to each light. The light marks 81 are not limited to two types, such as circle and square, but are displayed as a level of brightness (brightness) that matches the actual lighting level of the light. For example, a medium lighting level is displayed at a medium brightness level.

The map screen has a header area 82 and an operation display area below it. The header area 82 is an area that displays information common to the operation screen, and includes a switch button 84 for switching between the map screen and the operation screen with a single touch. In addition, the header area 82 includes the name of the airport to be controlled, an operation authority indicator button, an area for displaying the approach direction of the aircraft and weather information, and a dimmer button for the touch panel itself. When the switch button 84 is tapped, the common screen of the display device 10 switches to the operation screen shown in Figure 3 below.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of an operation screen displayed on the display 10. The operation screen includes a number of operation buttons for operating lights. For example, the brightness setting button 91 is a button for changing the setting of the lighting level of the light to be controlled with one tap. The brightness setting buttons 91 are provided in a matrix for each lighting level of the light (for example, six levels from 0 to 5) and each type of light.

For example, in FIG. 3, for PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator), which is one of the light objects, the current brightness setting value of "5" is displayed in a color that corresponds to the PAPI brightness setting button 91. The color-coded display state is shown by hatching. The current setting value is shown in light blue, for example, on the operation screen, and is shown by dot hatching (coarse) in FIG. 3. The setting value selected by the operator's tap operation is shown in dark blue, for example, on the operation screen, and is shown by dot hatching (fine) in FIG. 3. The setting value indicator 92 displays the current setting value (state) corresponding to each light in a color along with a numerical value.

The brightness setting button 91 allows the operator to operate the brightness level they wish to set next. For example, in PAPI, the button corresponding to brightness level 3 is displayed in dark blue with the brightness level number (3). This indicates that this button has been tapped but has not been reflected in the actual control. In addition, in REDL, the button with the number (4) is in a similar state, and in RTZL, the button with the number (4) is in a similar state. This indicates the operator's intention to change the setting value from the current values of (3) or (2), respectively, to (4).

By tapping the brightness setting button 91, the operator can confirm that new settings have been made for each light by the color-coded display and the numerical values on the button. In this state, as shown in FIG. 3, a message such as "Changes will be reflected. Are you sure?" is displayed, for example, in the footer area of the operation screen. In response to this message, the operator taps the [Execute] button 93 if he or she approves the settings. This causes the settings to be passed to the control device 2, and a control signal is generated and input to each light.

On the other hand, if the [Cancel] button 94 is tapped, approval is denied and the settings are cancelled. Of course, the actual light state is not changed and remains as it was. After cancellation, the settings may be left as they are, or may be forcibly set to default values. Alternatively, the default values may be set by tapping the [Reset] button 95.

The default values are lighting levels based on the brightness of each light, and are set mainly based on conditions such as the weather conditions at the time, the time of day, the season, and visibility (good or bad visibility). The console 1 or the control device 2 may be provided with a function for calculating default values according to various conditions.

The operation screen of FIG. 3 further includes an up button 96 and a down button 97. Each time the up button 96 is tapped, the brightness level of the corresponding light can be incremented by one step. Each time the down button 97 is tapped, the brightness level of the corresponding light can be decremented by one step.

The set value indicator 92 displays the set value tapped with the brightness setting button 91. However, the value displayed on the set value indicator 92 is not reflected in the light illumination level until the [Execute] button 93 is tapped. In other words, the set value indicator 92 is an area that displays the current brightness setting value of the brightness setting button 91 in conjunction with that value.

Here, each button displayed on the operation screen has both a function as an icon (widget) for accepting tap operations and a function for visually displaying a setting value. The mechanism of the touch panel may be either a type that detects changes in capacitance or a pressure-sensitive type. In either type of panel, the spacing between adjacent buttons is important to prevent simultaneous button presses. In the embodiment, this point is taken into consideration, and the layout of the brightness setting button 91, setting value indicator 92, up button 96, and down button 97 is devised. In other words, in the embodiment, the expression of the positional relationship and the operation mode are made different in the area where these buttons are placed on the touch panel.

Figure 4 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the operator console 1. The operator console 1 is a computer, and includes a display 10, a processor 11 that controls the display 10, a memory 14, and a communication interface (I/F) 12. Of these, the communication I/F 12 is connected to the control device 2 via the network 3 so as to be able to communicate with it.

The processor 11 is, for example, a computing chip such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The memory 14 may include a non-volatile storage device such as an SSD (Solid State Drive) or a flash memory, as well as a volatile storage device such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

The memory 14 stores a program 14a for operating the operation console 1, and a set of map screen data and operation screen data for each of a number of airports. For example, the data set 15a for airport A includes map screen data a1 and operation screen data a2 for airport A. The same is true for airports B...N.

The processor 11 has a first function 11a, a second function 11b, and a third function 11c as functions related to the embodiment. These functions are realized by the processor 11 executing a program 14a read into the memory 14. In other words, the program includes an instruction to cause the processor 11 to execute the first function 11a, an instruction to cause the processor 11 to execute the second function 11b, and an instruction to cause the processor 11 to execute the third function 11c.

The first function 11a displays a map screen and an operation screen on the display 10. In particular, when the switching button 84 (FIGS. 2 and 3) in the header area 82 is tapped, the first function 11a switches between displaying the map screen and the operation screen. In addition, the first function 11a displays a brightness setting button 91 (FIG. 3) on the operation screen. The brightness setting button 91 is a button for setting the brightness level of the light to be controlled with one tap.

The first function also controls the display mode of icons and various marks (widgets) displayed on the map screen and the operation screen. That is, the first function displays, for example, light marks 81 on the map screen in a hue corresponding to the lighting level of each light. That is, the first function displays light marks 81 with a hue and brightness level that matches the lighting level of the actual light. For example, the first function displays a light symbol with an intermediate lighting level on the map screen at an intermediate brightness level. Here, the lighting level of each light can be known via the control device 2 by feedback from each light.

The second function 11b displays the operation contents for the lights set by the tap operation on the display device 10. In particular, the second function 11b temporarily buffers (registers) the operation contents for the lights set by the tap operation on the operation screen in the memory 14. Furthermore, as described below, the second function 11b of the processor 11 executes various controls related to the display on the display device 10.

When an approval operation for the operation content (such as tapping the execute button 93 in FIG. 3) is performed, the third function 11c generates and outputs to the control device 2 a control signal for reflecting this operation content in the actual lighting state of the airport lights. In other words, when an approval operation is performed, the third function 11c passes (notifies) all of the operation content registered in memory 14 to the control device 2 at once, generates a control signal (command) corresponding to this operation content, and activates the lights.

Furthermore, the second function 11b reflects the setting status of each light mark on the map screen after the light setting is completed on the operation screen and before the approval operation is performed. In particular, the second function 11b reflects the lighting level of the operated light in the brightness level of the light mark on the map screen.

Furthermore, the first function 11a displays a menu window on the display 10. The menu window is a window for selecting an airport to be controlled.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a menu window. This window displays a list of the names of a plurality of airports (supposing that they are [SHIBAURA], [KAWASAKI], ..., etc.). The name of each airport can be selected by tapping, and the name of the selected airport (for example, [SHIBAURA]) is displayed in a different color. When the decision button is tapped in this state, a read instruction is given to the memory 14 (FIG. 4), and the map screen data and operation screen data of the selected airport are read out as a set. Then, the first function 11a displays the read map screen and operation screen on the display 10 of the operation console 1. This makes it possible to control the lights of a plurality of airports. Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described.

Figure 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure in the light control system 100 in the first embodiment. In the operation screen in Figure 3, the button 91a is displayed in light blue (light hatching). In addition, a brightness level value (e.g., 5) is displayed above the button 91a.

From this state, suppose that the operator taps button 91b relating to a new desired setting (step S21). In response, processor 11 changes button 91b, which was displayed in black before the tap operation, to bright blue, and displays the brightness level value (e.g., 3) on button 91b. That is, among the buttons in the brightness setting buttons 91, the button showing the provisionally set value is displayed in a conspicuous color, such as bright blue, to distinguish it from the others. Furthermore, processor 11 changes the color of button 91a, for example, to gray.

In other words, the brightness setting button 91b for the newly desired setting is displayed in a color different from the color of the brightness setting button 91a for the setting before the operation. Furthermore, a value (e.g., 3) corresponding to the button 91b is displayed on the setting value indicator 92. As a result, the brightness setting button 91a for the setting before the operation and the brightness setting button 91b for the newly desired setting are displayed simultaneously, allowing the operator to visually compare the state before and after the setting on the display 10 (step S22). Furthermore, the processor 11 visually displays the setting state of the light after the operation on the map screen as well (step S23). In other words, the operation content on the operation screen is reflected in the setting state and brightness level of the light mark on the map screen.

This allows the operator to determine whether the input settings he or she operated are correct or not based on the visual information (step S24). If the operator determines that the settings are correct (Yes), he or she taps the execute button 93 to approve the operation (step S25) and approves the execution of the operation. The processor 11 of the operation console 1 then passes the operation to the control device 2, and a control signal is output from the control device 2 (step S26). In response, the operation is reflected in the actual lighting state of the light (step S27). Once the reflection is complete, the gray display of the button 91a is released.

When an approval operation is performed, the first function 11a indicates on the screen of the display device 10 that the approved operation has not yet been reflected in the actual lighting state of the light until the operation has been reflected. For example, by displaying the operation indicator 83 in FIG. 2, it is indicated that the operation has not yet been reflected even after approval. Once the operation has been reflected in the lighting state of the light and a normal answerback is returned, the operation indicator 83 immediately disappears.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S24 that the input is incorrect (No), the operator taps the cancel button 94 to perform a cancel operation (step S28), causing the processor 11 of the operation console 1 to reset the operation contents (step S29) and return the setting states of the operation screen and the map screen to the setting states before the operation. The operation contents before the reset are not reflected in the actual lighting state of the lights. Details of the operation using the operation screen will be explained in further detail in the fourth embodiment.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, after an operation using the operation screen, a stage can be provided for visually checking whether the operation content is correct. This makes it possible to prevent erroneous control by the operator. Even if an error occurs, it can be corrected or canceled before it is reflected in the actual light.

For comparison, FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the processing procedure in an existing lighting control system. In this type of existing system, a mechanical operation switch is pressed (step S11), a control signal is generated and output (step S12), and the lights are controlled (step S13). However, in recent years, airport lighting control systems require flexible switch arrangements and improved functionality. Therefore, the inventors proposed an operation method using a touch panel. However, unlike physical switches, a touch panel has no bumps, so there is a possibility that the operation position may be incorrect. In addition, due to the characteristics of touch panels, there is a possibility that the touch panel may be touched unintentionally, resulting in an incorrect operation. Lights provide visual information to pilots when an aircraft is taking off or landing on a runway or taxiing on the ground, and incorrect operation may result in a serious accident.

Therefore, the inventors have realized the following (1), (2), and (3) by using the configuration of the operation console 1 shown in FIG.
(1) Visual operation comparison function In the procedure of the existing system in Fig. 7, control is executed immediately after a switch operation, but in the embodiment of the present invention, a check step (step S24) is provided to prevent erroneous control. That is, the current state of the light and the operation content are displayed in different colors on the same operation panel, allowing the operator to visually confirm whether the operation content is what he or she intended.

(2) Visual display of post-control status in advance With existing technology, the screen is updated by the answerback after control output, so there is a risk that an error will not be noticed until after an erroneous control is issued. In contrast, in the embodiment of the present invention, the lighting status of the lights after control execution is displayed on the runway shape (map screen) before the control is executed. This makes it possible to check the lighting status after control is output before the control is output.

(3) Cancellation function If any problem is found in the check stage (step S24) for preventing erroneous control output, correction or operation input can be canceled. This allows erroneous operation to be quickly eliminated.

As a result, according to the first embodiment, when using a touch panel in a light control system, it is possible to prevent erroneous control of lights due to erroneous operation, etc. This makes it possible to improve operability and contribute to safe flight operations. In turn, it is possible to provide a light control system, an operation console, a light control method, and a program that improve operability and contribute to the safe flight of aircraft.

Second Embodiment
In the second embodiment, an example of applying the present technology to a control method called a remote control method will be described. The traditional direct control method can be said to be a method in which an operator controls lights within a range visible from a control tower. The remote control method can be said to be a method in which lights are remotely controlled from a geographically distant location via a network in order to improve the efficiency of airport operations.

Figure 8 is a system diagram showing an example of a lighting control system 100 in the second embodiment. For example, an operation console for remote control is installed at Airport A. In particular, Airport A is equipped with operation consoles 31 and 32, which are mutually redundant. These are configured to be switchable. Operation console 31 is connected to control device 41, and operation console 32 is connected to control device 42. These are connected to network 3 via a router.

Airport B is connected to network 3 via a router. The router is connected to control devices 51 and 52. Control devices 51 and 52 are connected to control devices 61, 62, 71, and 72 via airport network 200. Of these, control device 71 is connected to an operation unit 73 of the lighting operation desk at Airport B, and control device 72 is connected to a monitoring unit 74.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the lights of airport B are controlled from the control consoles 31 and 32 of airport A. For example, this corresponds to the case where airport A is MINATOTO airport in FIG. 5 and [SHIBAURA] is selected from the menu window in FIG. 5. In other words, in this case, the lights of SHIBAURA airport can be remotely controlled from MINATOTO airport via network 3.

Figure 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure in the light control system 100 in the second embodiment. When the brightness setting button 91 on the operation screen (Figure 3) is tapped (Yes in step S41), the processor 11 of the operation console 1 sets the numerical value set by the tapped button directly to the lighting level of the target light. The operation content is registered in the memory 14.

On the other hand, when the up button 96 or down button 97 on the operation screen is tapped (Yes in step S44), the processor 11 of the operation console 1 increments and/or decrements the brightness level by one step (step S45). This operation content is also registered in the memory 14. When the operator determines that the operation is complete (Yes in step S43), he or she will then tap the execute button 93 to execute the operation (step S46).

The processor 11 of the operator console 1 then passes all of the operation details registered in the memory 14 to the control device 2, and the control device 2 generates and outputs a control signal corresponding to the operation details passed on (step S47). At this time, the operator console 1 displays an operation indicator 83 (Figure 2) to visually indicate that a control signal is being transmitted.

When the transmission of the control signal is completed, the actual lights are controlled to be turned on collectively (step S48). Then, the processor 11 of the operation console 1 visually displays the lighting level of the lights after the operation as the lighting brightness level on the map screen (Figure 2).

When controlling lights remotely, there are cases where the operator cannot see the actual state of the lights. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the brightness level of the lights displayed on the runway shape (map screen) represents the lighting level of the target lights (on-site), visually preventing operational errors.

For comparison, FIG. 10 is a flowchart to explain another example of the processing procedure in an existing light control system. In the existing light control system, each time an operating switch is pressed (step S31), the corresponding control signal is output (step S32), and the corresponding light is turned on (step S33). The operator then checks the returned answerback (step S34), and control by the operating switch is repeated until operation of all lights is completed (Yes in step S35).

Under the direct control method, lighting control is performed from the control tower in the airport, so real-time control and monitoring are possible, with control taking about 1 second and answering about 2 seconds. However, under the remote control method, real-time control is not possible due to limitations in communication speed from an economic or technical point of view, and a delay occurs between the transmission of a control signal and the return of a response of the control result. In particular, in the control of lighting, the brightness level of the lighting is controlled stepwise depending on the number of times the up/down button is pressed, etc., so if real-time performance is lost, there is a possibility that the number of times the button is pressed will be incorrect (such as pressing too many buttons), and the lighting will be at an unintended lighting level. In particular, if there is a delay, it will take time to correct such a mistake, and until the correction is made, the pilot will be given incorrect visual information, and in some cases there is a risk of it developing into an accident. Thus, even in an environment where real-time control is difficult, it is necessary to be able to prevent erroneous operation in advance.
Therefore, the inventors have made it possible to realize the following (4), (5), and (6) by using the configuration of the operation console 1 shown in FIG.
(4) Bulk registration function for operation information When real-time control is difficult, there is a possibility that the number of times the operation button is pressed may be incorrect. Therefore, all the operation contents to be controlled are registered in the memory 14, and after registration is completed, control is executed collectively to prevent operational errors.

In addition, by displaying the information before and after control in different colors on the same panel or on different panels, it is possible to visually confirm whether the operation is as intended. Furthermore, until the control execution operation is performed and control output is confirmed to have been performed reliably, the operation indicator 83 clearly indicates that control transmission is in progress, preventing the operator from mistakenly moving on to the next operation.

(5) Direct input of setting tap brightness level For example, when changing the brightness level of a light from 1 to 5, instead of pressing the numerical increment button four times, the brightness setting button 91 allows the brightness level to be directly specified with the gradation setting button. If there is a delay in control, pressing the button multiple times can lead to erroneous operation. Therefore, in the embodiment, selectable taps are displayed in advance on the operation screen in a line for each type of light, and the specified tap can be selected with a single operation.

(6) Tapping to express setting status/light status through the color (hue and brightness) of the runway shape (map screen) In order to prevent operational errors when lighting control is performed remotely and real-time control is not possible, the light marks on the map screen are changed according to the number of taps.

That is, in the second embodiment, the information required for the control operation of the light can be easily registered all at once, and the information before and after the operation is visually checked when registered, and then the control output is performed all at once, thereby preventing erroneous operation.

As a result, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation due to operational delays when controlling the light control system remotely. This makes it possible to improve operability and contribute to safe flight operations. In turn, it is possible to provide a light control system, an operator console, a light control method, and a program that improve operability and contribute to the safe flight of aircraft.

[Third embodiment]
In the third embodiment, redundancy will be described in detail.
Fig. 11 is a system diagram showing an example of a light control system 100 in the third embodiment. In Fig. 11, operation consoles 31 and 32 having similar functions are made redundant. Furthermore, the operation consoles 31 and 32 are communicatively connected to the redundant control devices 41 and 42. Both the operation consoles 31 and 32 have the same functional blocks as those in Fig. 4. That is, the operation consoles 31 and 32 have a display 10, a memory 14, a processor 11, and a communication I/F 12.

The processor 11 of the operation consoles 31 and 32 has a first function 11a, a second function 11b, and a third function 11c. The operation consoles 31 and 32 are made redundant so that they function as redundant systems for each other. In other words, if the operation console 31 is the active system (system 1), the operation console 32 functions as its backup system (system 2), and if the operation console 32 is the active system, the operation console 31 functions as its backup system.

In the above configuration, the operation console including the display 10 is made redundant, and an operation screen for performing control input and a map screen for performing map display are displayed on each display 10, thereby making it possible to make a device including both the control input and display functions redundant. A function for switching between the operation screen and the map screen and displaying them using the switching button 84 is provided. This allows both functions to be provided without reducing the ease of use of the operation screen and the map screen. For example, if a problem occurs with the tap function of the operation screen, the problem can be avoided by switching the screens displayed on each monitor. In addition, even if one display fails, the other display can be used to alternately display the operation screen and the map screen, or to simultaneously display a reduced version of the screen image (thumbnail display). However, when performing a control operation in the case of simultaneous display in a reduced version, the operation button area is enlarged to allow comfortable tapping.

For comparison, FIG. 12 is a diagram explaining redundancy in an existing lighting control system. In the existing system, the control devices 41, 42 are made redundant so that if one of the control devices fails, the other control device can execute transmission control. However, it cannot be said to be completely redundant, and the control input part (switch panel 22 for inputting control) and the response display part (LCD screen 21 for displaying responses) are of a single configuration. For this reason, if a switch fails, the corresponding switch cannot be operated, and if the LCD screen 21 cannot be displayed, it is not possible to check the lighting situation on the runway shape screen (map screen). There are space and economic constraints in the control tower, so it is difficult to simply install two sets of switches or two monitors.

In contrast, in the third embodiment, two operation consoles equipped with both a response display function and a control input function are provided, achieving complete redundancy. That is, according to the third embodiment, the entire lighting control system can be made redundant, including the operation input section and the display section. This makes it possible to improve operability and contribute to safe flight operations. In turn, it is possible to provide a lighting control system, operation console, lighting control method, and program that improve operability and contribute to the safe flight of aircraft.

Figure 13 is a diagram for explaining the effects obtained by the embodiments. According to each embodiment, it is possible to perform flexible display in a space-saving manner. For example, multiple runways and operation contents can be displayed on one touch panel. A switching button allows flexible switching between a map screen and an operation screen, which can also improve space efficiency.

By using a dual-monitor touch panel (display), it is of course possible to separate the display and operation onto two screens as in the past. However, by switching screens with a switch button, it can also be used with a single monitor on a single-monitor touch panel. In other words, the operation screen can be called up from the map screen, and vice versa. By using a tablet as the operation console 1, sufficient visibility can be ensured even on a small monitor.

[Fourth embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment, the details of the operation using the operation screen (FIG. 3) will be described in more detail.

Figure 14 is a diagram explaining an example of operations using the operation screen. The following explanation focuses on the light PAPI, but the same is true for other lights. In the figure, different states are indicated by numbers in parentheses (1) to (5). Initially, the PAPI brightness setting button 91 [5] is displayed in light blue, and the setting value indicator 92 is displayed in dark blue with [5]. This indicates that the actual lighting level of PAPI is <5> (state (1)).

When the brightness setting button 91 [3] is tapped from this point, the button [3] turns bright blue and the button [5] turns gray (state (2)). The setting value indicator 92 turns dark blue and displays [3], indicating that the brightness level <3> has been selected. The down button 93 also turns dark blue, indicating that the brightness level has been reduced from <5> to <3>. At the same time, the execute button 93 (Figure 3) turns bright blue, clearly indicating that the "settings have not been reflected."

If button [5] is then tapped (state (3)), the state returns to the original state (state (4)). If the down button is then tapped, for example, three times (state (5)), the state becomes the same as if the brightness setting button 91 [2] had been tapped, as shown in FIG. 15 (state (6)).

When the [Execute] button is tapped from this point (state (7)), a confirmation message such as "The changes will be reflected. Are you sure?" is displayed (state (8)), prompting the user to confirm. When the [Yes] button is tapped from this point, a process is carried out to reflect the brightness level <2> in the actual lighting level <2>, and a message such as [Processing] is displayed along with a rotating mark (state (9)). When a normal answerback is returned from the light whose lighting level has been changed, this is immediately reflected in the display of the setting value indicator 92, with button [2] turning bright blue and the setting value indicator turning dark blue. Then, button [5] is no longer grayed out (state (10)).

In this way, in the fourth embodiment, it is possible to change the light illumination level using a touch panel easily and without the risk of operational errors.

Note that the number to be tapped may be hidden by the fingertip, making it difficult to see. To solve this problem, a process may be implemented in which, as shown in FIG. 16, if the button is kept touched for several seconds (e.g., 3 seconds), a ring-shaped mark indicates this and the hidden number is displayed next to the button.

[Fifth embodiment]
Fig. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the display in step S22 of the flowchart in Fig. 6. The lower window in Fig. 17 shows the setting state before the operation, i.e., the state when the [Execute] button has not been tapped. The upper window in Fig. 17 shows the setting state after the (previous) operation, i.e., the current state. This allows the operator to visually compare and confirm the state before and after the setting on the two screens. Of course, the upper and lower windows may be interchanged.

Figure 18 is a diagram showing an example of the display in step S23 of the flowchart in Figure 6. The lower window in Figure 17 reflects the settings in the lower window of Figure 16, but these are not actually reflected in the state of the airport lights. The upper window in Figure 17 corresponds to the upper window in Figure 17 and shows the current state of the airport lights. In this way, by displaying the state before and after the settings on the map screen as well, the operator can intuitively grasp the state of the lights.

Sixth embodiment
FIG. 19 shows an example in which a map screen and an operation screen are displayed on a common display 10. Consider a configuration in which the map screen and the operation screen are displayed on separate operation consoles in the two-monitor touch panel configuration of FIG. 13. Here, if the operation console displaying the operation screen breaks down, it is possible to switch between the map screen and the operation screen by tapping the switching button 84. However, as shown in FIG. 19, the map screen as the main screen is displayed in the background, and an operation screen with a minimum number of buttons is displayed as a pop-up sub-screen, thereby eliminating the cumbersomeness of the screen switching operation. Therefore, the sixth embodiment also improves operability and contributes to the safe operation of aircraft.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, in the embodiment, the map screen and the operation screen are switched by tapping the switch button 84. Alternatively, the map screen and the operation screen may be switched by a swipe operation. That is, a swipe from the map screen switches to the operation screen, and a swipe from the operation screen switches to the map screen. In this way, a more user-friendly operation interface can be provided.

Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents as set forth in the claims.

1...operation console, 2...control device, 3...network, 10...display, 11...processor, 11a...first function, 11b...second function, 11c...third function, 12...communication interface, 14...memory, 14a...program, 15a, 15b, 15n...data set, 31, 32...operation console, 41, 42, 51, 52, 61, 62, 71, 72...control device, 73...operation unit, 74...monitoring unit, 81...light mark, 82...header area, 83...operation indicator, 84...switch button, 91...brightness setting button, 92...setting value indicator, 93...execute button, 94...cancel button, 95...reset button, 96...up button, 97...down button, 100...lighting control system, 200...airport network, a1, b1, n1...map screen data, a2, b2, n2...operation screen data.

Claims (34)

a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling the lights of the airport;
A display device;
a memory for storing data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the light status of the light are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the light status; and a processor;
The processor,
a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
A second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of outputting a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content to the control device when the setting operation content is executed,
The second function is to reflect the setting operation content in the state of a light mark on the map screen before the execution operation. a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling the lights of the airport;
A display device;
a memory for storing , for a plurality of airports , map screen data in which light marks indicating the lighting status of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and operation screen data for accepting operations related to the lighting status;
a processor;
The processor,
a first function of displaying on the display a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying on the display the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
A second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of outputting a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content to the control device when the setting operation content is executed,
The first function is to display a brightness setting button on the operation screen for changing the lighting level of the light to be controlled. a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling the lights of the airport;
A display device;
a memory for storing , for a plurality of airports , map screen data in which light marks indicating the lighting status of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and operation screen data for accepting operations related to the lighting status;
a processor;
The processor,
a first function of displaying on the display a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying on the display the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
A second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of outputting a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content to the control device when the setting operation content is executed,
The second function is a light control operation device that reflects the lighting level of the light in the brightness level of a light mark on the map screen. a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling the lights of the airport;
A display device;
a memory for storing , for a plurality of airports , map screen data in which light marks indicating the lighting status of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and operation screen data for accepting operations related to the lighting status;
a processor;
The processor,
a first function of displaying on the display a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying on the display the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
A second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of outputting a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content to the control device when the setting operation content is executed,
The third function is to cancel the setting operation content when the execution operation of the setting operation content is rejected. a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling the lights of the airport;
A display device;
a memory for storing data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the light status of the light are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the light status; and a processor;
The processor,
a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
A second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of outputting a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content to the control device when the setting operation content is executed,
The third function is a light control operation device that sets the setting operation content to a default when an execution operation of the setting operation content is rejected. a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling the lights of the airport;
A display device;
a memory for storing data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the light status of the light are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the light status; and a processor;
The processor,
a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
A second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of outputting a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content to the control device when the setting operation content is executed,
the memory stores map screens of a plurality of airports and operation screens associated with the map screens;
the first function displays, on the display device, a menu window for reading out a map screen stored in the memory and an operation screen associated with the map screen as a set;
The first function of the lighting control operation device is to display, on the display, a map screen and an operation screen of the airport selected in the menu window. a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling the lights of the airport;
A display device;
a memory for storing , for a plurality of airports , map screen data in which light marks indicating the lighting status of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and operation screen data for accepting operations related to the lighting status;
a processor;
The processor,
a first function of displaying on the display a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying on the display the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
A second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of outputting a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content to the control device when the setting operation content is executed,
The first function is, when an operation for executing the setting operation content is performed, to clearly indicate on the screen of the display that the reflection of the setting operation content to the light state is incomplete until the reflection is completed. A light control operation device. a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling the lights of the airport;
A display device;
a memory for storing , for a plurality of airports , map screen data in which light marks indicating the lighting status of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and operation screen data for accepting operations related to the lighting status;
a processor;
The processor,
a first function of displaying on the display a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying on the display the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
A second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of outputting a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content to the control device when the setting operation content is executed,
The second function is to register the setting operation contents for the specified light in the memory, and the third function is to transfer the setting operation contents registered in the memory in a batch in response to the execution operation of the setting operation contents to a control device that outputs a control signal for controlling the airport lights. a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling the lights of the airport;
A display device;
a memory for storing data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the light status of the light are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the light status; and a processor;
The processor,
a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
A second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of outputting a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content to the control device when the setting operation content is executed,
The display includes a first display and a second display,
The first function is to display an operation screen corresponding to a state after the execution operation on the first display device, and to display an operation screen corresponding to a state before the execution operation on the second display device. a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling the lights of the airport;
A display device;
a memory for storing data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the light status of the light are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the light status; and a processor;
The processor,
a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
A second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of outputting a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content to the control device when the setting operation content is executed,
The display includes a first display and a second display,
The first function is to display a map screen corresponding to a state after the execution operation on the first display device, and to display a map screen corresponding to a state before the execution operation on the second display device. a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling the lights of the airport;
A display device;
a memory for storing , for a plurality of airports , map screen data in which light marks indicating the lighting status of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and operation screen data for accepting operations related to the lighting status;
a processor;
The processor,
a first function of displaying on the display a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying on the display the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
A second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of outputting a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content to the control device when the setting operation content is executed,
The first function of the lighting control operation device is to simultaneously display the operation screen on a common display with the map screen as a background. The light control operating device and the control device according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
A light control system comprising: a display having the function of the display; a memory having the function of the memory; and a processor having the first function, the second function, and the third function; and a standby light control operating device which is mutually redundant with respect to the light control operating device. A method for controlling a light by a light control operation device comprising: a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling an airport light; a display; a memory for storing data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the light states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the light states; and a processor,
The processor,
Executing a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
Execute a second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed;
The second function is a light control method in which the content of the setting operation is reflected in the state of a light mark on the map screen before the execution operation. A method for controlling lighting by a lighting control operation device comprising: a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling lighting at an airport; a display; a memory for storing, for a plurality of airports , data of a map screen in which light marks indicating lighting states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the lighting states; and a processor,
The processor,
a first function of displaying, on the display device, a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying, on the display device, the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
Execute a second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed;
The first function is a light control method for displaying a brightness setting button on the operation screen for changing the lighting level of the light to be controlled. A method for controlling lighting by a lighting control operation device comprising: a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling lighting at an airport; a display; a memory for storing, for a plurality of airports , data of a map screen in which light marks indicating lighting states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the lighting states; and a processor,
The processor,
execute a first function of displaying on the display a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying on the display the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
Execute a second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed;
The second function is a light control method for reflecting the lighting level of the light in a brightness level of a light mark on the map screen. A method for controlling lighting by a lighting control operation device comprising: a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling lighting at an airport; a display; a memory for storing, for a plurality of airports , data of a map screen in which light marks indicating lighting states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the lighting states; and a processor,
The processor,
execute a first function of displaying on the display a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying on the display the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
Execute a second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed;
The third function is a light control method for canceling the setting operation content when the execution operation of the setting operation content is rejected. A method for controlling a light by a light control operation device comprising: a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling an airport light; a display; a memory for storing data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the light states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the light states; and a processor,
The processor,
Executing a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
Execute a second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed;
The third function is a light control method for setting the setting operation content to a default when an execution operation of the setting operation content is rejected. A method for controlling lighting by a lighting control operation device comprising: a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling lighting at an airport; a display; a memory for storing, for a plurality of airports , data of a map screen in which light marks indicating lighting states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the lighting states; and a processor,
The processor,
a first function of displaying, on the display device, a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying, on the display device, the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
Execute a second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed;
the memory stores map screens of a plurality of airports and operation screens associated with the map screens;
the first function displays, on the display device, a menu window for reading out a map screen stored in the memory and an operation screen associated with the map screen as a set;
The first function of the lighting control method is to display, on the display device, a map screen and an operation screen of the airport selected in the menu window. A method for controlling lighting by a lighting control operation device comprising: a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling lighting at an airport; a display; a memory for storing, for a plurality of airports , data of a map screen in which light marks indicating lighting states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the lighting states; and a processor,
The processor,
a first function of displaying, on the display device, a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying, on the display device, the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
Execute a second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed;
The first function is a light control method in which, when an execution operation of the setting operation content is performed, a screen of the display device clearly indicates that the reflection of the setting operation content to the light state is incomplete until the reflection of the setting operation content is completed. A method for controlling lighting by a lighting control operation device comprising: a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling lighting at an airport; a display; a memory for storing, for a plurality of airports , data of a map screen in which light marks indicating lighting states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the lighting states; and a processor,
The processor,
a first function of displaying, on the display device, a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying, on the display device, the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
Execute a second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed;
The second function registers the setting operation contents for the specified light in the memory, and the third function passes the setting operation contents registered in the memory in a batch in response to an execution operation of the setting operation contents to a control device that outputs a control signal for controlling the airport lights. A method for controlling a light by a light control operation device comprising: a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling an airport light; a display; a memory for storing data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the light states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the light states; and a processor,
The processor,
Executing a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
Execute a second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed;
The display includes a first display and a second display,
A lighting control method in which the first function displays an operation screen corresponding to a state after the execution operation on the first display device and displays an operation screen corresponding to a state before the execution operation on the second display device. A method for controlling a light by a light control operation device comprising: a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling an airport light; a display; a memory for storing data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the light states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the light states; and a processor,
The processor,
Executing a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
Execute a second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed;
The display includes a first display and a second display,
A lighting control method, wherein the first function displays a map screen corresponding to a state after the execution operation on the first display device, and displays a map screen corresponding to a state before the execution operation on the second display device. A method for controlling lighting by a lighting control operation device comprising: a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling lighting at an airport; a display; a memory for storing, for a plurality of airports , data of a map screen in which light marks indicating lighting states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen for receiving operations related to the lighting states; and a processor,
The processor,
execute a first function of displaying on the display a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying on the display the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
Execute a second function of displaying the setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed;
The first function is a light control method in which the operation screen is simultaneously displayed on a common display device with the map screen as a background. A lighting control operation device includes a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling airport lights, a display, a memory that stores data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the lighting status of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport and data of an operation screen that accepts operations related to the lighting status, and a processor, the program for the processor comprising:
The processor,
an instruction to execute a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
A command to execute a second function of displaying a setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
and an instruction to execute a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed,
The second function is a program that reflects the content of the setting operation in the state of a light mark on the map screen before the execution operation. A lighting control operating device includes a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling airport lights, a display, a memory that stores, for a plurality of airports, data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the lighting states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen that accepts operations related to the lighting states, and a processor, the program for the processor comprising:
The processor,
a command to execute a first function of displaying, on the display device, a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying, on the display device, the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
A command to execute a second function of displaying a setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
and an instruction to execute a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed,
The first function is a program that displays, on the operation screen, a brightness setting button for changing the setting of the illumination level of the light to be controlled. A lighting control operating device includes a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling airport lights, a display, a memory that stores, for a plurality of airports, data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the lighting states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen that accepts operations related to the lighting states, and a processor, the program for the processor comprising:
The processor,
a command to execute a first function of displaying, on the display device, a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying, on the display device, the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
A command to execute a second function of displaying a setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
and an instruction to execute a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed,
The second function is a program that reflects the illumination level of the light in the brightness level of a light mark on the map screen. A lighting control operating device includes a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling airport lights, a display, a memory that stores, for a plurality of airports, data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the lighting states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen that accepts operations related to the lighting states, and a processor, the program for the processor comprising:
The processor,
a command to execute a first function of displaying, on the display device, a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying, on the display device, the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
A command to execute a second function of displaying a setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
and an instruction to execute a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed,
The third function is a program for canceling the setting operation content when the execution operation of the setting operation content is rejected. A lighting control operating device includes a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling an airport light, a display, a memory that stores data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the lighting status of the light are arranged on a map of the airport and data of an operation screen that accepts operations related to the lighting status, and a processor, the program of the processor comprising:
The processor,
an instruction to execute a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
A command to execute a second function of displaying a setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
and an instruction to execute a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed,
The third function is a program for setting the setting operation content to a default when an execution operation of the setting operation content is rejected. A lighting control operating device includes a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling an airport light, a display, a memory that stores data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the lighting status of the light are arranged on a map of the airport and data of an operation screen that accepts operations related to the lighting status, and a processor, the program of the processor comprising:
The processor,
an instruction to execute a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
A command to execute a second function of displaying a setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
and an instruction to execute a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed,
the first function displays, on the display device, a menu window for reading out a map screen stored in the memory and an operation screen associated with the map screen as a set;
The first function is a program that displays, on the display, a map screen and an operation screen of the airport selected in the menu window. A lighting control operating device includes a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling airport lights, a display, a memory that stores, for a plurality of airports, data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the lighting states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen that accepts operations related to the lighting states, and a processor, the program for the processor comprising:
The processor,
a command to execute a first function of displaying, on the display device, a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying, on the display device, the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
A command to execute a second function of displaying a setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
and an instruction to execute a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed,
The first function is a program that, when an execution operation of the setting operation content is performed, clearly indicates on the screen of the display device that the reflection of the setting operation content to the state of the light is incomplete until the reflection of the setting operation content is completed. A lighting control operating device includes a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling airport lights, a display, a memory that stores, for a plurality of airports, data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the lighting states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen that accepts operations related to the lighting states, and a processor, the program for the processor comprising:
The processor,
a command to execute a first function of displaying, on the display device, a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying, on the display device, the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
A command to execute a second function of displaying a setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
and an instruction to execute a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed,
The third function is a program that transfers the setting operation contents registered in the memory in a batch in response to an execution operation of the setting operation contents to a control device that outputs a control signal for controlling airport lights. A lighting control operating device includes a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling an airport light, a display, a memory that stores data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the lighting status of the light are arranged on a map of the airport and data of an operation screen that accepts operations related to the lighting status, and a processor, the program of the processor comprising:
The processor,
an instruction to execute a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
A command to execute a second function of displaying a setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
and an instruction to execute a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed,
The display includes a first display and a second display,
The first function is a program for displaying, on the first display device, an operation screen corresponding to a state after the executed operation, and displaying, on the second display device, an operation screen corresponding to a state before the executed operation. A lighting control operating device includes a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling an airport light, a display, a memory that stores data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the lighting status of the light are arranged on a map of the airport and data of an operation screen that accepts operations related to the lighting status, and a processor, the program of the processor comprising:
The processor,
an instruction to execute a first function of displaying the map screen and the operation screen on the display device;
A command to execute a second function of displaying a setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
and an instruction to execute a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed,
The display includes a first display and a second display,
The first function is a program for displaying, on the first display device, a map screen corresponding to a state after the executed operation, and displaying, on the second display device, a map screen corresponding to a state before the executed operation. A lighting control operating device includes a communication interface for communicating with a control device that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling airport lights, a display, a memory that stores, for a plurality of airports, data of a map screen in which light marks indicating the lighting states of the lights are arranged on a map of the airport, and data of an operation screen that accepts operations related to the lighting states, and a processor, the program for the processor comprising:
The processor,
a command to execute a first function of displaying, on the display device, a menu window for selecting one of the plurality of airports, and displaying, on the display device, the map screen and the operation screen of the selected airport ;
A command to execute a second function of displaying a setting operation content related to the designated lighting state on at least one of the map screen and the operation screen;
and an instruction to execute a third function of causing the control device to output a control signal corresponding to the setting operation content when the setting operation content is executed,
The first function is a program for simultaneously displaying the operation screen on a common display device with the map screen as a background.