JP2002074080A - Illumination plan creation support system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system, capable of creating a professionally proper illumination plan which is within the customer's price range by enabling the customer to participate in creating the illumination plan to lead to the customer' s empathy to the illumination plan. SOLUTION: This system supports the customer's operation of creating the illumination plan, suitable for the customer house by using a server 2 connected via the Internet from the customer's terminal 1. The server 2 packages a program for realizing an input support means 21 for supporting the operation for inputting information on the customer's house from the customer's terminal 1, a display means 22 for displaying a candidate for luminaire, suitable for the customer's house on a display of the customer's terminal according to the information on the input customer's house, a select means 23 for selecting the luminaire from the displayed candidates for luminaire by the customer himself, and an output means 24 for outputting a list of luminaires, selected by the customer himself as an illumination plan suitable for the customer's house from the customer's terminal 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a lighting plan creation support system for assisting a customer who wants to purchase lighting equipment to create a lighting plan by himself.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when purchasing a new lighting fixture at the time of new construction or extension or renovation of a house, consult a lighting advisor in a showroom or the like, examine a number of catalogs, and if necessary. It was common to ask for an estimate. This method has a problem that it is not possible to select an appropriate product at a store that does not have a lighting specialist. In addition, in order to utilize a large-scale showroom having a lighting advisor, a customer must visit the showroom, and there is a problem in that time and place are greatly restricted.

Therefore, it is desired to realize a system that can create an appropriate lighting plan while staying at home using the Internet. In this case, a method of creating a lighting plan by requesting an advisor specialized in lighting and a method of automatically creating a lighting plan using an AI technology such as an expert system are conceivable. However, although the former can reliably create an optimal lighting plan, it is difficult to have an advisor resident at night or on holidays, so it is not possible to respond in real time during the time when Internet users can expect the most. There is. In addition, although the latter can answer in real time, the AI technology is not perfect, so that some users may not be able to sympathize with the automatically created lighting plan.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has been made in view of the above circumstances. It is still another object of the present invention to provide a system which can create a lighting plan which is excellent even when viewed professionally within a budget of a customer.

[0005]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, as shown in FIG. 1, a customer house is connected to a customer terminal 1 by using a server 2 connectable via the Internet. Is a system for supporting a customer himself / herself to create a lighting plan suitable for a server, and a server 2
Displays input support means 21 for supporting the operation of inputting information about the customer's house from the customer's terminal 1 and displays lighting equipment candidates suitable for the customer's house on the customer's terminal screen based on the input information about the customer's house. Display means 22 for performing the selection, a selection means 23 for the customer to select the lighting equipment himself from the displayed lighting equipment candidates, and a list of the lighting equipment selected by the customer himself / herself as a lighting plan suitable for the customer's residence from the customer terminal 1. A program for realizing the output means 24 for outputting is mounted.

Here, the input support means 21 has a function of selecting whether the type of customer house is a detached house or an apartment house (Claim 2), and a function of selecting presence or absence for each type of living room (Claim 2). Item 3), a function of selecting an area from a plurality of candidates for each type of room (Claim 4), a function of selecting an image of a room from a plurality of candidates (Claim 5), etc. preferable. Further, it is preferable that the display means 22 has a function of displaying lighting equipment candidates suitable for the customer's residence together with their respective prices (claim 6). Furthermore, a list display function for displaying a list of lighting equipment candidates suitable for the customer's residence and a detailed display function for displaying detailed information on each candidate may be switchable (claim 7).

[0007] The selection means 23 allows the customer to compare the first candidate and the alternative candidate displayed side by side on the same screen,
It is preferable to change the product by replacing them (claim 8). Further, the output means 24
Preferably has a function of outputting a list of lighting fixtures selected by the customer himself together with the total price.
The display of the total amount is preferably recalculated every time the customer selects a product, and the amount display is preferably changed.
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The lighting plan may be output in the form of a product catalog by a printer connected to the terminal 1 of the customer (claim 11), and each output lighting plan is given a unique ID. (Claim 12). In addition to the lighting equipment selected by the customer himself, product information to be recommended to the customer can be added to the lighting plan and output (claim 13), or a function of outputting a guide map to a showroom nearest to the customer can be provided. Preferred (claim 14).

[0009]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a customer terminal,
It consists of a personal computer with an Internet connection function. The arithmetic processing means 12 is composed of a microprocessor of a personal computer and Internet browsing software operating on the operating system. The communication means 15 comprises a modem connected to the Internet and its driver. The image memory 13 is mounted on a graphic board or the like of a personal computer. By writing image data taken in from the server 2 via the Internet, an image as shown in FIGS. Is displayed on the screen. The operation unit 11 includes a coordinate designation unit 11A for designating coordinates on the screen, and an operation detection unit 11B for detecting an operation at the coordinates, and includes a mouse and its driver. When the operation of the mouse button is detected while the mouse cursor is positioned in the button drawing area 13B of the image memory 13, the operation information is transmitted to the server 2. The server 2 includes communication means 25 for transmitting and receiving information to and from the terminal 1 via the Internet.
The display unit 22, the selection unit 23, the output unit 24, and the like are configured by software described in a network-type programming language that operates the terminal 1 as an input / output device.

FIG. 2 shows a top screen when the lighting plan creation support system of the present invention is realized as one service provided on a homepage on the Internet. Named "Internet Self Lighting Plan", this service is a simple operation of clicking a button on the screen with a mouse, selecting lighting equipment that matches the setting conditions from the latest products, It is configured to be able to print. When the start button in FIG. 2 is clicked, the screen shifts to the screen in FIG.

FIG. 3 shows a screen of "select a house type". On this screen, the customer's house type is "Detached house"
Or "multi-family house". In addition, a button is provided for inquiring whether a lighting fixture for cold districts is required. After selecting one of them, pressing the "OK" button causes a transition to the screen of FIG. Pressing the "Start" button can return to the screen of FIG.

FIG. 4 shows a screen for "selecting the size of a room". In this screen, a living room, a dining room, a master bedroom, a children's room 1, a children's room 2, a Japanese-style room 1, and a Japanese-style room 2 are prepared in advance as standard types of living rooms. Buttons such as 4.5 to 6 tatami mats, 6 to 8 tatami mats, and 8 to 10 tatami mats are prepared in advance as the size (number of tatami mats) of each room. Enter the size. For rooms that do not require lighting, press the “selection not required” button. After selecting all items, pressing the "OK" button causes a transition to the screen of FIG. Pressing the "to step" button can return to the screen of FIG.

FIG. 5 shows "Select a room image (Western room)".
It is a screen of. On this screen, as the interior image of the Western room, multiple selection buttons such as Classic (European), Elegant (Feminine), Simple Modern, Country, Natural, Japanese-Western fusion are prepared in advance, and select the closest one from them I do. Each selection button displays a photograph representing an interior image, and a detailed explanation screen can be viewed by clicking a "details" button. After selecting one of them, pressing the "OK" button causes the screen to move to the screen of FIG. Pressing the "to step" button can return to the screen of FIG.

FIG. 6 shows "Select a room image (Japanese-style room)".
It is a screen of. On this screen, a plurality of selection buttons such as a traditional Japanese style, a Sukiya Japanese style, and a modern Japanese style are prepared in advance as an interior image of a Japanese-style room, and one close button is selected from among them. Each selection button displays a photograph representing an interior image, and a detailed explanation screen can be viewed by clicking a "details" button. After selecting one of them, pressing the "OK" button causes a transition to the screen of FIG. Pressing the "step" button can return to the screen of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a screen displayed during the waiting time immediately after the stage of "plan creation", and the time during which the computer is searching for lighting fixture candidates suitable for the conditions of each room is effectively saved. By using the information, the image of the room and the information on the size of the room selected and input by the customer are once again displayed and confirmed.

FIG. 8 shows a screen on which the first candidate is displayed at the stage of “plan creation”. Here, the first candidate lighting plan is displayed for each designated room. As the information of the lighting plan, the picture of the product, model number, price and main specifications are displayed, but if you click the "Details" button, you can see the detailed explanation screen as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. it can.

In the living room plan shown in FIG. 8, when the button of "reselect the product" is pressed for each of the living room, dining room, Japanese room, master bedroom,.
The search candidate selection screen shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. On this screen, "Products with different design images", "Recommended feature products", "Products with the same design but different brightness",
The "Product with different design image" button is displayed. Select the item you want to search from among the buttons and click with the mouse. When the button "return to plan creation screen" in FIG. 11 is pressed, the screen returns to the screen in FIG.

In the case of the living room, pressing the "Recommended Function Product" button in FIG. 11 brings up the screen in FIG. In this screen, the search conditions for "recommended function products" in the living room include "optimal lighting for watching TV", "lights that make meals look delicious", "produce a stairwell with light", and " Direction "," Lights that are friendly to the elderly "
Button is displayed. When the button of “return to search candidate selection screen” in FIG. 12 is pressed, the screen returns to the screen in FIG. Also,
Pressing the "return to plan creation screen" button returns to the screen of FIG.

When the button of "directing the atrium space with light" is pressed on the screen of FIG. 12, the screen of the search result display of FIG. 13 is displayed. In FIG. 13, the currently selected product is displayed at the left end, and the size (8 to 1) of the room selected in the step is displayed.
0 tatami) and the image selected in the step (simple modern) are displayed. As alternative products, ten products corresponding to “directing the atrium space with light” are displayed over three pages. When the button of “to the next page” is pressed, the product of the next page is displayed. By pressing the "Details" button, you can see detailed information on each product. Pressing the “change to this” button replaces the currently selected product.

When the button of "direct the atmosphere of the room with light" is pressed on the screen of FIG. 12, the screen of the search result display of FIG. 14 is displayed. In FIG. 14, the currently selected product is displayed at the left end, and the size of the room selected in the step (8 to 1) is displayed.
0 tatami) and the image selected in the step (simple modern) are displayed. As alternative products, nine products corresponding to “directing the atmosphere of the room with light” are displayed over three pages. When you press the "Next page" button,
The product on the next page is displayed. By pressing the "Details" button, you can see detailed information on each product. Pressing the “change to this” button replaces the currently selected product.

In the case of dining, "recommended function products"
When the button is pressed, the screen shown in FIG. 15 is displayed. On this screen, the search conditions for "recommended function products" in the dining room include "lights that make meals look delicious", "lights that allow you to enjoy reading and eating", "produce atrium space with light", "create atmosphere with thinning-out lights", The "Lightly Reeled Pendant" button is displayed. When one of the buttons is pressed, the same search results as those illustrated for the living room in FIGS. 13 and 14 are displayed for the dining room. In FIG. 15 as well, when the “Return to search candidate selection screen” button is pressed, the screen returns to the screen of FIG. When the button of "return to plan creation screen" is pressed, the screen returns to the screen of FIG.

In the case of a Japanese-style room, pressing the "Recommended function product" button brings up the screen shown in FIG. On this screen, the search conditions for "recommended function products" in the Japanese-style room include "lights that make meals look delicious", "direct the atmosphere of the room with light",
A button for "Akari friendly to the elderly" is displayed. When one of the buttons is pressed, a product that meets the search conditions for the Japanese-style room is displayed as a search result. The functions of the buttons of “return to search candidate selection screen” and “return to plan creation screen” are the same.

In the case of the master bedroom, pressing the "Recommended Function Product" button brings up the screen shown in FIG. On this screen, the search conditions for "recommended function products" in the master bedroom include "lights that encourage comfortable waking up", "lights that are optimal for watching TV", "lights of the remote control", and " The button of "Direction" is displayed. When one of the buttons is pressed, a product that matches the search condition in the case of the master bedroom is displayed as a search result. The functions of the buttons of “return to search candidate selection screen” and “return to plan creation screen” are the same.

In the case of the children's room, pressing the "Recommended Function Product" button causes the screen shown in FIG. 18 to be displayed. On this screen, the search conditions for "Recommended function products" in the children's room include "Luminous pattern when the light is turned off", "Lighting the atmosphere of the room"
Buttons for "light of remote control" and "light for urging you to wake up comfortably" are displayed. When one of the buttons is pressed, a product that matches the search condition in the case of the master bedroom is displayed as a search result. The functions of the buttons of “return to search candidate selection screen” and “return to plan creation screen” are the same.

When the user presses the “To shared site” button on the screen shown in FIG. 8, for the customer who has input the type of house as a detached house, as shown in the screen of FIG. The first candidate of the lighting plan is also displayed for a shared part such as a stair, a floor, a kitchen base light, and a kitchen light. Again, pressing the "Reselect Product" button allows another product to be viewed and can be exchanged for the currently selected product.

In the plan of the shared area shown in FIG. 19, when the button of “reselect products” is pressed for each of the entrance hall, corridor, stairs, floor, kitchen base light, kitchen light,. The screen for selecting a search candidate shown in FIG. On this screen, buttons for "other recommended products" and "recommended function products" are displayed, and an item to be searched is selected from the buttons and clicked with a mouse. Pressing the "return to plan creation screen" button in FIG. 20 returns to the screen in FIG.

In the case of the entrance hall, pressing the "Recommended function product" button in FIG. 20 changes the screen to that shown in FIG. On this screen, the search criteria for "recommended function products" in the entrance hall are "select from Western style", "select from small wattage equipment", "select from stairwell", "select from Japanese style",
Buttons for "select from fluorescent white light" and "lighting for energy saving and comfortable sensor" are displayed. When one of the buttons is pressed, products that match the search conditions for the entrance hall are displayed as search results. Pressing the "return to search candidate selection screen" button in FIG. 21 returns to the screen in FIG. When the button of “return to plan creation screen” is pressed, the screen returns to the screen of FIG. Further, when the button of “To the living room” is pressed from the screen of FIG. 19, the screen returns to the screen of FIG.

In the case of a corridor, pressing the "Recommended function product" button in FIG. 20 changes the screen to that shown in FIG. On this screen, you can search for "recommended function products"
Buttons for "Choose from ceiling lights", "Lighting for energy-saving and comfortable sensors", "Non-insulated construction downlights", and "Thin ceiling lights" are displayed. When one of the buttons is pressed, products that match the search conditions in the case of the hallway are displayed as search results. The functions of the buttons "return to search candidate selection screen" and "return to plan creation screen" are the same as those in FIG.

In the case of the stairs, pressing the "Recommended function product" button in FIG. 20 changes the screen to that shown in FIG. On this screen, you can search for “recommended function products”
"Select from bracket", "Select from Japanese style", "Reeler type that can store cord", "Select from pendant",
Buttons for "lighting of energy-saving and comfortable sensor" and "bracket for corner corner" are displayed. When one of the buttons is pressed, a product that meets the search conditions for the staircase is displayed as a search result. The functions of the buttons "return to search candidate selection screen" and "return to plan creation screen" are the same as those in FIG.

In the case of the kitchen base light, when the button of "recommended function product" in FIG. 20 is pressed, a screen shown in FIG. 24 is displayed. On this screen, a button of “thin kitchen base light” is displayed as a search condition of “recommended function product” of kitchen base light. When this button is pressed, products that match the search conditions for the kitchen base light are displayed as search results. The functions of the buttons "return to search candidate selection screen" and "return to plan creation screen" are the same as those in FIG.

In the case of a kitchen light, pressing the "Recommended function product" button in FIG. 20 changes the screen to that shown in FIG.
On this screen, "Recommended function products"
Search conditions for "lighting of energy-saving and comfortable sensor"
A "Thin Kitchen Light" button is displayed. When one of the buttons is pressed, a product that meets the search condition for the kitchen light is displayed as a search result.
The functions of the buttons "return to search candidate selection screen" and "return to plan creation screen" are the same as those in FIG.

In the case of a toilet, pressing the "Recommended function product" button in FIG. 20 changes the screen to that shown in FIG. On this screen, the buttons for "select from brackets", "light from energy-saving and comfortable sensors", "select from downlight", and "light from elderly" are displayed as search conditions for "recommended function products" for toilets. . When one of the buttons is pressed, a product that meets the search conditions for a toilet is displayed as a search result. The functions of the buttons "return to search candidate selection screen" and "return to plan creation screen" are the same as those in FIG.

In the case of the washroom, pressing the "Recommended Function Product" button in FIG. 20 changes the screen to that shown in FIG. On this screen, a button of "lighting of energy-saving and comfortable sensor" is displayed as a search condition of "recommended function product" in the washroom. When this button is pressed, products that match the search conditions in the case of the washroom are displayed as search results. The functions of the buttons "return to search candidate selection screen" and "return to plan creation screen" are the same as those in FIG.

In the case of a bathroom, pressing the "Recommended function product" button in FIG. 20 changes the screen to that shown in FIG. This screen allows you to search for “recommended featured products” in the bathroom.
Buttons for “bathroom light that can be switched between fireflies and white” and “grooming light for two roles per car” are displayed. When one of the buttons is pressed, a product that matches the search condition for the bathroom is displayed as a search result. The functions of the buttons "return to search candidate selection screen" and "return to plan creation screen" are the same as those in FIG.

In the case of the porch light, when the button of "recommended function product" in FIG. 20 is pressed, a screen shown in FIG. 29 is displayed. On this screen, the search conditions for the "recommended function products" of the porch light are "select from Japanese style", "select from fluorescent light", "energy saving and long life nameplate light", "select from incandescent light", "select from incandescent light". The button "Light of comfortable sensor" is displayed. When one of the buttons is pressed, a product that meets the search conditions for the porch light is displayed as a search result. The functions of the buttons "return to search candidate selection screen" and "return to plan creation screen" are the same as those in FIG.

In the case of the unrestricted access, when the button of “recommended function product” in FIG. 20 is pressed, a screen shown in FIG. 30 is displayed. On this screen, the search conditions for "recommended function products" of the porch light are "select from Western-style porch light", "select from Japanese-style porch light", "light saving energy and comfortable sensor".
Button is displayed. When one of the buttons is pressed, a product that meets the search conditions for the porch light is displayed as a search result. The functions of the buttons "return to search candidate selection screen" and "return to plan creation screen" are the same as those in FIG.

FIG. 31 shows a start screen of “print (download) of plan”. When the location of the nearest showroom is selected and the “next” button is pressed, FIGS.
A document (self-lighting plan) as illustrated in FIG. 7 is downloaded from the server to the customer's personal computer, and can be printed by a printer connected to the customer's personal computer. This self-lighting plan includes a cover as shown in FIG.
Lighting plan as shown in FIG. 3 (for living room), lighting plan as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 (for shared area) (for detached houses only), a quote as shown in FIG. 36, and a guide map for the nearest showroom. , And light trendy information as shown in FIG. 37, and is provided, for example, in the form of a PDF file. A schematic configuration of a program installed in the server 2 for realizing the above processing is shown in a flowchart of FIG.

Each created lighting plan (self-lighting plan) is assigned a unique plan number and stored in the server for a certain period of time. By pressing the “call registered plan” button on the screen of FIG. 2 and inputting the plan number, the registered plan can be called, and the family can review it and re-output the plan.

[0039]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the customer himself / herself can participate in the creation of the lighting plan, the lighting plan can be created in real time using the Internet, and the customer for the created lighting plan can be used. Can reduce the repulsion of products, and the range of products to be selected by customers can be narrowed down in advance by using AI technology such as an expert system. You can create an excellent lighting plan.

According to the second to fifth aspects of the present invention, information on the customer residence such as the type of house, presence / absence and size of the room, image of the room, and the like can be obtained simply by clicking a button on the screen with a mouse. The user can input all of the information through the operation, and since there is no need to input characters or numerical values at all, the system can be easily used by many people regardless of the level of computer literacy. According to the invention of claim 6, since the lighting equipment candidates suitable for the customer's house are displayed together with the respective prices, it is possible to give important judgment material to the selection of the product by the customer, and the present system. Can give a sense of security to the customers who use it.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to switch between a list display function for displaying a list of lighting fixture candidates suitable for a customer residence and a detail display function for displaying detailed information on each candidate. , You can see detailed information focused on products you want to consider in detail, and you can see only the main points for other products, so even if screen resolution and communication line speed are limited, customers can Necessary information can be efficiently provided. According to the invention of claim 8, the first candidate for the lighting fixture suitable for the customer's residence and the alternative candidate are arranged and displayed on the same screen, so whether the first candidate and the alternative candidate are exchanged or not is determined. There is an advantage that the determination can easily be made.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the list of the lighting fixtures selected by the customer is output together with the total price, so that it is possible to automate the preparation of the quotation required before purchasing the product. . According to the tenth aspect,
Each time the customer selects a product, the total price is immediately recalculated and the price display changes, so that the product can be easily selected within the budget.

According to the eleventh aspect of the invention, the lighting plan is output in the form of a product catalog by the printer connected to the terminal of the customer, so that the whole family can study. According to the twelfth aspect of the invention, a unique ID is assigned to each of the output lighting plans. Therefore, if the lighting plans are stored in the server for a certain period of time, the previously created lighting plans can be assigned IDs. It can be displayed again only by inputting, and it is not necessary to input the same condition many times.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the lighting equipment selected by the customer himself, the product information which he / she wants to recommend to the customer is added to the lighting plan and output. Can be expanded. According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, since a function of outputting a guide map to a showroom closest to the customer is provided, the customer who has created the lighting plan can be guided to the showroom and linked to a business negotiation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a lighting plan creation support system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the terminal screen of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a first page of a lighting plan output from a terminal of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a second page of the lighting plan output from the terminal of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a third page of the lighting plan output from the terminal of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a fourth page of the lighting plan output from the terminal of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a fifth page of the lighting plan output from the terminal of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a sixth page of the lighting plan output from the terminal of the system in FIG. 1;

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a schematic configuration of a program installed in the server of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 terminal 2 server 21 input support means 22 display means 23 selection means 24 output means

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Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A system for supporting a customer himself / herself in creating a lighting plan suitable for a customer residence by using a server connectable from a customer terminal via the Internet, wherein the server relates to the customer residence. Input support means for supporting an operation of inputting information from a customer terminal; display means for displaying, on the terminal screen of the customer, lighting device candidates suitable for the customer residence based on the inputted information about the customer residence; A program for realizing a selection means for the customer to select the lighting equipment himself from the selected lighting equipment candidates, and an output means for outputting a list of the lighting equipment selected by the customer himself from the customer terminal as a lighting plan suitable for the customer's residence. A lighting plan creation support system characterized by being implemented. 2. The lighting plan creation support system according to claim 1, wherein the input support means includes at least a function of selecting whether the type of the customer house is a detached house or an apartment house. 3. The lighting plan creation support system according to claim 1, wherein the input support means includes at least a function of selecting presence or absence for each type of living room. 4. The lighting plan creation support system according to claim 1, wherein the input support means includes at least a function of selecting a size from a plurality of candidates for each type of living room. 5. The lighting plan creation support system according to claim 1, wherein the input support means includes at least a function of selecting an image of the living room from a plurality of candidates. 6. The lighting plan creation support system according to claim 1, wherein the display means displays lighting equipment candidates suitable for the customer's residence together with their respective prices. 7. The display means is capable of switching between a list display function for displaying a list of lighting fixture candidates suitable for a customer residence and a detail display function for displaying detailed information on each candidate. The lighting plan creation support system according to claim 1 or 6, wherein 8. The display means has a function of arranging and displaying, on the same screen, a first candidate for a lighting fixture suitable for a customer's residence and a replacement candidate thereof, and the selection means replaces the first candidate with the replacement candidate. 2. The lighting plan creation support system according to claim 1, further comprising a function of changing a product. 9. The lighting plan creation support system according to claim 1, wherein the output means outputs a list of the lighting fixtures selected by the customer himself, together with the total price. 10. The lighting plan creation support system according to claim 9, wherein the display of the total price changes each time a customer selects a product. 11. The lighting plan creation support system according to claim 1, wherein the lighting plan is output in the form of a product catalog by a printer connected to a customer terminal. 12. The output lighting plan is provided with a unique ID, respectively.
The lighting plan creation support system described. 13. The lighting plan creation support system according to claim 1, further comprising a function of adding, to the lighting plan, product information desired to be recommended to the customer in addition to the lighting fixture selected by the customer and outputting the product information. 14. The lighting plan creation support system according to claim 1, further comprising a function of outputting a guide map to a showroom closest to the customer.