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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Method for controlling elevators of multi-storey building by utilizing mobile phone

Номер: US20120048655A1
Автор: Feng-Wei Hsu
Принадлежит: Inventec Corp

A method for controlling elevators of a multi-storey building by utilizing a mobile phone is provided. The method includes the following steps. A current storey is detected by a mobile phone. Elevator motion information is obtained via an intra-building broadcasting system. The mobile phone logs in to an elevator control system. An elevator that can arrive at the current storey of the mobile phone is selected according to the motion information. An elevator selection message is transmitted to the elevator control system by the mobile phone for controlling the selected elevator to move to the current storey of the mobile phone.

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Номер записи: 1
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Zoned Elevator System

Номер: US20120118674A1
Автор: Bruce Powell, Gerhard Thumm, Randolph W. Huff, Richard D. Peters, Rory S. Smith
Принадлежит: Thyssen Elevator Capital Corp

An elevator system comprises at least two independently operable elevator cars in each of a plurality of elevator shafts within a building. The elevator system can include at least one first elevator shaft having a first and a second region, with the first region extending from a ground level to sub-ground levels, and with the second region extending from the ground level to a top floor. A first elevator car may move within the first region and a second elevator car may move within the second region, in the same shaft independently of each other.

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Номер записи: 2
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Activation of an elevator installation operating unit

Номер: US20120125718A1
Автор: Beniamino Demma
Принадлежит: INVENTIO AG

A device and a method activates at least one operating unit of an elevator system, the operating unit or units having at least one switching element, a control unit and a switch element. The operating unit or units is or are connected to a controller via a communication network and the unit or units is or are located on a floor. The operating unit or units has or have a circuit for bypassing the switch element.

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Номер записи: 3
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Elevator control device

Номер: US20120136668A1
Автор: Shinichi Kuroda
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An elevator control device makes call registration by voice recognition by using a microphone outputting a user's voice as a sound signal and includes: an indicator controller that causes an image which specifies one of objects selectable as a call registration object to be displayed; a storage which stores, in advance, the sound signal of a predetermined voice, which is used for designating the call registration object, as a registered sound signal; and a voice recognizing mechanism that compares the sound signal delivered from the microphone with the registered sound signal, and delivers a control signal if these sound signals coincide with each other. The indicator controller outputs registration information, in which the object specified by the image displayed on the indicator is the call registration object, when receiving the control signal sent from the voice recognizing mechanism.

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Номер записи: 4
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Suspension work platform hoist system with communication, rope monitoring, and operator authorization systems

Номер: US20120138392A1
Автор: Gary E. Ingram, George M. Anasis, Joan-Francois De Smedt, Robert E. Eddy
Принадлежит: SKY CLIMBER LLC

A suspension work platform hoist system for raising and lowering a work platform is provided. The system incorporates at least one hoist attached to the work platform and in electrical communication with a hoist control system that may have a data transmitter to transmit data to a remote location, a data receiver to receive data from the remote location, and/or a monitoring and diagnostic system to monitor and record at least one of a plurality of operating characteristics of the hoist. The hoist control system may also include a GPS tracking device that transmit a hoist location and may prevent operation of the motor if the hoist location is not in an authorized area of operation. The hoist control system may further include a safety lock out system that requires authentication of an operator prior to the hoist control system causing movement of the hoist system.

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Номер записи: 5
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Double-deck elevator group controller

Номер: US20120152661A1
Автор: Naohiko Suzuki
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

A double-deck elevator group controller including a hall-installed car call registration device, cars of the first operation mode which are in charge of operation between even-numbered floors or between odd-numbered floors and cars of the second operation mode which serve all of the floors at which the cars can stop, are set, and in consideration of both combinations of boarding and alighting floors of registered from-hall car calls and an increment of the number of stops, the from-hall car calls are divided for assignment to the cars of the first operation mode and the cars of the second operation, whereby it is possible to meet from-hall car calls having arbitrary floors as the boarding and alighting floors and it is possible to improve the operation efficiency.

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Номер записи: 6
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Network apparatus and methods for user information delivery

Номер: US20120221412A1
Автор: Robert F. Gazdzinski
Принадлежит: Individual

A network apparatus useful for providing directions and other information to a user of a client device in wireless communication therewith. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes one or more wireless interfaces and a network interface for communication with a server. User speech inputs in the form of digitized representations are received by the apparatus and used by the server as the basis for retrieving information including graphical representations of location or entities that the user wishes to find.

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Номер записи: 7
04-10-2012 дата публикации

User guidance with mobile electronic devices

Номер: US20120253658A1
Автор: Markus Kappeler, Paul Friedli
Принадлежит: INVENTIO AG

A visitor can receive guidance (e.g., movement directions) through a portable electronic device. The visitor can read an information-containing tag with the electronic device to input location information into the device. With the electronic device, the visitor can then select one or more destinations. The device then provides directions to the visitor for the one or more destinations.

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Номер записи: 8
06-12-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for giving service requests to a conveyance system

Номер: US20120305339A1
Автор: Ilpo Haipus, Pekka Korhonen
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

The present invention discloses a solution for giving service requests to the conveyance system of a building. The conveyance system comprises at least one user interface, comprising at least one service request pushbutton for giving service requests to the conveyance system. An identifier device is given into the possession of a passenger, in which identifier device data is recorded for determining the service profile of the identifier device. The data contained in the identifier device is read when a passenger presses or touches a service request pushbutton of the user interface. On the basis of the data read from the identifier device the service profile of the identifier device is determined. On the basis of the service profile a service request connected to the service request pushbutton is activated.

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Номер записи: 9
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Best group selection in elevator dispatching system incorporating group score information

Номер: US20120325589A1
Автор: Daniel Williams, Jannah Stanley, Theresa Christy, Wade Montague
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An elevator dispatching system includes a plurality of elevator groups, each of the plurality of elevator groups comprising a group controller and a plurality of elevator cars, each of the plurality of elevator groups serving a respective set of floors; and a redirector configured to receive a service request comprising a destination floor, and, in the event more than one elevator group serves the destination floor, communicate the service request to the group controllers of the more than one elevator groups, wherein the respective group controllers of the more than one elevator groups are configured to each determine a respective group score, and communicate the respective group score to the redirector, and the redirector is further configured to determine the best group based on the respective group scores.

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Номер записи: 10
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Computerized information and display apparatus

Номер: US20130191750A1
Автор: Robert F. Gazdzinski
Принадлежит: West View Research LLC

Apparatus useful for obtaining and displaying information. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a network interface, display device, and speech recognition apparatus configured to receive user speech input and enable performance of various tasks via a remote entity, such as obtaining desired information relating to directions, sports, finance, weather, or any number of other topics. The downloaded may also, in one variant, be transmitted to a personal user device, such as via a data interface.

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Номер записи: 11
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Assigned car information display apparatus for elevators

Номер: US20140054116A1
Автор: Wei Wu
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An assigned car information display apparatus for elevators is provided which is capable of providing a suitable display for a user by changing a representation method (such as a displayed graphic figure and color) of one and the same assigned car based on elevator user's attributes (such as a working department name, and personal preferences) even when the one and the same car is assigned to plural different destination floors. An assigned car information display device displays assigned car information for a specific user by changing, based on an attribute of a user, an attribute of the display screen when the assigned elevator car is displayed.

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Номер записи: 12
05-01-2017 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING SAME

Номер: US20170001829A1
Автор: Gerstenmeyer Stefan, Jetter Markus
Принадлежит: ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG

Lift systems may include a first shaft unit and a second shaft unit, each of which may include a number of lift shafts. One or more single-car systems and/or multi-car systems may be disposed in the first shaft unit, whereas one or more shaft-changing multi-car systems may be disposed in the second shaft unit. A transporting operation may be carried out from an initial floor to a destination floor wherein a control unit determines whether to utilize one or more cars from the single car systems, the multi-car systems, the shaft-changing multi-car systems, or some combination thereof depending on factors such as the destination floors of the passengers, traffic density, energy demand, and/or availability of cars.” 120.-. (canceled)21. A lift system comprising:a first shaft unit that includes a plurality of lift shafts;at least one of a single-car system or a multi-car system disposed in the first shaft unit;a second shaft unit that includes a plurality of lift shafts; anda shaft-changing multi-car system disposed in the second shaft unit.22. The lift system of further comprising a control unit that determines whether to transport passengers to destination floors using the single-car system claim 21 , the multi-car system claim 21 , the shaft-changing multi-car system claim 21 , or a combination thereof depending on at least one of the destination floors of the passengers claim 21 , traffic density claim 21 , energy demand claim 21 , or availability of cars.23. The lift system of comprising both the single-car system and the multi-car system disposed in the first shaft unit.24. The lift system of wherein the cars of the shaft-changing multi-car system move over an entire vertical length of the second shaft unit.25. The lift system of further comprising at least one of a plurality of single-car systems or a plurality of multi-car systems disposed in the first shaft claim 21 , wherein the first and second shaft units are each divided into vertical intervals that each ...

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Номер записи: 13
05-01-2017 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BIASING ELEVATOR MOVEMENTS

Номер: US20170001830A1
Автор: LÄNSIÖ Harri, MÄKILAURILA Sampo, MERTANEN Timo
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An elevator system includes a destination control system and an input system. An elevator car is called by an identification-device of a passenger being read by the input system. The destination control system is designed to recognize a signal-pattern that is produced by the passenger moving the respective identification device relative to parts of the input system. The destination control system is programmed to process different programs depending on the signal-pattern. Furthermore, a method for biasing elevator movements of such elevator systems is disclosed. 1. A method for biasing elevator movements of an elevator system , the elevator system comprising a destination control system and an input system , said method comprising the steps of:calling an elevator car by an identification device of a passenger being read by the input system;recognizing a signal-pattern produced by a passenger moving a respective identification device relative to parts of the input system; andthe destination control system processing different programs depending on said signal-pattern,wherein the signal-patterns comprise one or more signals,wherein a preferred signal-pattern comprises at least one short and/or at least one long signal, andwherein the signals are especially produced via motions of the identification device relative to an input device of the input system.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a length of one signal and/or a pause between two signals or a group of signals indicate whether the respective signal or group of signals is to be interpreted as a long signal or as a short signal.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the time-length of short and long signals is defined such that a person can easily input correct signals automatically without the need to use a watch or other means claim 1 , wherein the short signals are defined to be signals produced by a fluid motion of the respective identification device claim 1 , and the long signals are defined ...

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Номер записи: 14
02-01-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR USAGE IN VENUES

Номер: US20200002124A1
Автор: KÄMÄRÄINEN Jouni, WIROLA Lauri Aarne Johannes
Принадлежит:

A method, apparatus, computer program product and system are provided that are configured to obtain a plurality of pieces of movement information that is at least indicative of an origin location and a destination location in a venue; obtain indoor map data of the venue that is indicative of one or more connections one or more users can utilize for transferring between floors of the venue and that comprises or is associated with pre-determined route information; and determine one or more pieces of control information for one or more elevators of the venue based at least partially on the plurality of pieces of movement information and the indoor map data. The control information enables a controlling of a respective elevator of the one or more elevators. The one or more pieces of control information influence an overall elevator usage of the one or more elevators of the venue. 1. An apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code , the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to , with the at least one processor , cause the apparatus to at least perform:obtaining a plurality of pieces of movement information, wherein a respective movement information of the plurality of pieces of movement information is at least indicative of an origin location and a destination location in a venue;obtaining indoor map data of the venue in case the indoor map data is not available, wherein the indoor map data is indicative of at least one or more connections one or more users can utilize for transferring between floors of the venue, wherein the indoor map data comprises or is associated with one or more pre-determined route information indicative of a pre-determined route within the venue; anddetermining one or more pieces of control information for one or more elevators of the venue based at least partially on the plurality of pieces of movement information and the indoor map data, wherein a respective control ...

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Номер записи: 15
06-01-2022 дата публикации

BUILDING MANAGEMENT ROBOT AND METHOD OF PROVIDING SERVICE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20220005303A1
Автор: Jang Yujune, KIM Hyongguk, KIM Hyoungmi, KIM Jaeyoung
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A building management robot includes a communication unit configured to recognize an identification device corresponding to a first divided space among at least one divided space in a building and acquire first identification information of the first divided space from the identification device, a camera configured to acquire image data including a position where the identification device is recognized, and a processor configured to recognize a user from the image data, confirm an authentication level of the first divided space of the recognized user from a database, and provide the user with a service based on the confirmed authentication level. 1. A building management robot comprising:a communication unit configured to recognize an identification device corresponding to a first divided space among at least one divided space in a building and acquire first identification information of the first divided space from the identification device;a camera configured to acquire image data including a position where the identification device is recognized; anda processor configured to recognize a user from the image data, confirm an authentication level of the first divided space of the recognized user from a database, and provide the user with a service based on the confirmed authentication level.2. The building management robot according to claim 1 ,wherein the communication unit includes at least two wireless communication modules spaced apart from in the building management robot, andwherein the processor:detects a position or direction of the identification device based on a difference in intensity or time between signals respectively received from the identification device through the at least two wireless communication modules,controls a traveling unit or a camera direction adjustment mechanism to face the detected position or direction, andcontrols the camera to acquire the image data.3. The building management robot according to claim 1 , wherein the processor: ...

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Номер записи: 16
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CONTROL APPARATUS AND ELEVATOR CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20190002234A1
Автор: Shinohe Koji
Принадлежит:

An elevator control apparatus for shortening the sum of the waiting times of waiting people waiting for elevators on all floors includes an analysis unit configured to analyze each of images obtained by capturing elevator boarding/exiting portions on floors where an elevator car can stop, and to recognize a person in the image, an acquisition unit configured to, based on a result of the analysis by the analysis unit, acquire an elevator usage history of the person, and a generation unit configured to, based on the elevator usage history acquired by the acquisition unit, generate an operation schedule for the elevators. 1. An elevator control apparatus comprising:an analysis unit configured to analyze an image obtained by capturing an image of an area around an elevator door opening, and for recognizing a person in the image;an acquisition unit configured to, based on a result of the analysis by the analysis unit, to acquire information regarding a destination floor of the building that is associated with the recognized person;a prediction unit configured to, based on the information regarding the destination floor acquired by the acquisition unit, to predict whether the destination floor corresponds to the destination of the person and to determine whether the destination is an upper floor or a lower floor; anda generation unit configured, based on the information regarding the destination floor acquired by the acquisition unit and the prediction of the prediction unit, to generate an operation schedule of the elevator so that an elevator car is preferentially sent to a floor with a destination direction of an upper floor or a lower floor, which floor has the most people predicted to travel in the destination direction.2. The elevator control apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the analysis unit is configured to recognize a face of the person to identify the person as an individual, andwherein the acquisition unit is configured to acquire the information ...

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Номер записи: 17
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Health monitoring systems and methods for elevator systems

Номер: US20190002235A1
Автор: Bruce P. Swaybill, Edward Piedra, Randy Roberts
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

Methods and systems for monitoring a dynamic compensation control system of an elevator system are provided. The methods and systems include monitoring a first motion state sensor signal generated by a first motion state sensor, the first motion state sensor associated with an elevator machine, monitoring a second motion state sensor signal generated by a second motion state sensor, the second motion state sensor located on an elevator car, determining an operational status of the second motion state sensor based on an analysis of the first motion state sensor signal and the second motion state sensor signal, and when it is determined that a failure status of the second motion state sensor is present, the method further comprises deactivating a dynamic compensation control mode of operation of the elevator system.

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Номер записи: 18
03-01-2019 дата публикации

DISPATCHING OPTIMIZATION BASED ON PRESENCE

Номер: US20190002237A1
Автор: Kuenzi Adam, Scoville Bradley Armand
Принадлежит:

A method of calling an elevator car from a mobile device is provided. The method comprising: receiving a first elevator call from a first mobile device on a first floor, the first elevator call including a destination request to travel to a second floor; moving an elevator car to the first floor in response to the first elevator call; detecting whether the first mobile device is within the elevator car at the first floor; and adjusting operation of the elevator car in response to each mobile device detected within the elevator car. 1. A method of calling an elevator car from a mobile device , the method comprising:receiving a first elevator call from a first mobile device on a first floor, the first elevator call including a destination request to travel to a second floor;moving an elevator car to the first floor in response to the first elevator call;detecting whether the first mobile device is within the elevator car at the first floor; andadjusting operation of the elevator car in response to each mobile device detected within the elevator car.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting further comprises:connecting to the first mobile device using at least one of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; anddetermining a distance between the elevator car and the first mobile device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting further comprises:detecting a wireless signal of the first mobile device, wherein the sensor does not connect to the wireless signal; anddetermining a distance between the elevator car and the first mobile device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting further comprises:detecting a beacon transmitted by a sensor proximate the elevator car using the first mobile device; anddetermining a distance between the elevator car and the first mobile device in response to a strength of the beacon.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting further comprises:emitting an audio transmission from the first mobile device;detecting the audio transmission ...

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Номер записи: 19
20-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ELEVATOR FOR BOARDING OF ROBOT

Номер: US20220017332A1
Автор: KIM Kahyeon, KIM Seoktae
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An elevator control system has control over a door of an elevator and, thus, directly controls opening and closing of the door of an elevator which a robot is to board or alight from based on state information of the robot received from a robot control system. 1. An elevator control method performed by a computer-implemented elevator control system comprising at least one processor configured to execute computer-readable instructions comprised in a memory , the elevator control method comprising:receiving state information of a robot; andcontrolling a door of an elevator which the robot is to board or alight from based on the state information.2. The elevator control method of claim 1 , wherein the controlling of the door of the elevator comprises:maintaining a door open state of the elevator for boarding of the robot when the elevator arrives at a calling floor of the robot and the door of the elevator opens; andtransmitting a door close instruction to the elevator in response to receiving state information according to a boarding completion of the robot.3. The elevator control method of claim 1 , wherein the controlling of the door of the elevator comprises:maintaining a door open state of the elevator for alighting of the robot when the elevator arrives at a target floor of the robot and the door of the elevator opens; andtransmitting a door close instruction to the elevator in response to receiving state information according to an alight completion of the robot.4. The elevator control method of claim 1 , wherein the controlling of the door of the elevator comprises controlling a door open state of the elevator to be maintained for a preset period of time in response to boarding or alighting of the robot.5. The elevator control method of claim 4 , wherein the controlling of the door of the elevator further comprises extending the door open state of the elevator when boarding or alighting of the robot is not completed within the preset period of time.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 20
03-01-2019 дата публикации

BUILDING ACCESS ZONE SPECIFICATION FOR MOBILE APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20190007890A1
Автор: Simcik Paul A.
Принадлежит:

A method of establishing a range restriction for calling an elevator car through a mobile device is provided. The method comprising: displaying a map of a desired building on a manager device; adjusting the range restriction using the manager device, wherein the range restriction limits elevator calls to mobile devices located within a selected range of the desired building; receiving an elevator call from a mobile device, the elevator call including a geographical location of the mobile device; and moving the elevator car in response to the elevator call when the geographical location of the mobile device is within the range restriction limits. 1. A method of establishing a range restriction for calling an elevator car through a mobile device , the method comprising:displaying a map of a desired building on a manager device;adjusting the range restriction using the manager device, wherein the range restriction limits elevator calls to mobile devices located within a selected range of the desired building;receiving an elevator call from a mobile device, the elevator call including a geographical location of the mobile device; andmoving the elevator car in response to the elevator call when the geographical location of the mobile device is within the range restriction limits.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein prior to displaying a map claim 1 , the method further comprises:receiving an identification of a desired building for a range restriction from a manager device, wherein the desired building includes at least one elevator car.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting further comprises:displaying a standard range restriction on the map; andreceiving a range restriction adjustment.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the receiving a range restriction adjustment further comprises:receiving at least one of a click input located on the range restriction on the map from a computer mouse and a touch input located on the range restriction on the map from a touchscreen; ...

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Номер записи: 21
14-01-2016 дата публикации

System and method for controlling elevator system access

Номер: US20160009525A1
Автор: Matthew Joyce, Peter DePAOLA
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An exemplary elevator system includes at least one elevator car. An access controller is configured to provide an access credential to a portable wireless communication device responsive to a request from that device indicating a desire for at least access to the elevator system. The access credential at least temporarily indicates that the desired access should be granted. A credential receiver is configured to obtain the provided access credential from the portable wireless communication device. An entry device allows the desired access responsive to the credential receiver obtaining the access credential.

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Номер записи: 22
14-01-2021 дата публикации

CUSTOMER BEHAVIOR DRIVEN PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE

Номер: US20210009380A1
Автор: Witczak Tadeusz Pawel
Принадлежит:

A method of monitoring a conveyance apparatus within a conveyance system including: obtaining a first health level of a conveyance system at a first time; receiving customer feedback regarding operation of the conveyance system proximate the first time from a customer; and adjusting a threshold health level of the conveyance system to be less than or equal to the first health level of the conveyance system in response to the customer feedback. 1. A method of monitoring a conveyance apparatus within a conveyance system , the method comprising:obtaining a first health level of a conveyance system at a first time;receiving customer feedback regarding operation of the conveyance system proximate the first time from a customer; andadjusting a threshold health level of the conveyance system to be less than or equal to the first health level of the conveyance system in response to the customer feedback.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining a second health level of a conveyance system at a second time;determining that the second health level of the conveyance system is less than the threshold health level; andactivating an alert on a mechanic computing device indicating that the second health level for the conveyance system has fallen below the threshold health level.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:adjusting the threshold health level of the conveyance system to be equal to the first health level.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:adjusting the threshold health level of the conveyance system to be less than the first health level.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that the customer was utilizing the conveyance system proximate the first time.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining a first health level of a conveyance system at a first time further comprises:detecting, using a sensing apparatus, at the first time an acceleration of the conveyance apparatus, temperature data of the conveyance system, and ...

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Номер записи: 23
10-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MOBILE VISITOR IDENTIFICATION AND SELECTIVELY ALLOWING AUTOMATED ELEVATOR USAGE TO THE DESTINATIONS SELECTED BY THE TENANT

Номер: US20190012642A1
Автор: EELTEE Henrik, LAAS Madis, PAUM Peep
Принадлежит: INDOOR.NINJA OÜ

An online communication device mobile application and tablet computer mobile application based system to directly connect visitors with the tenants in commercial and residential buildings. The application helps to efficiently transport visitors from the public access areas to secure destination floors via the elevator, after the tenant has given the necessary command to the system which will grant the visitor access. The invention also eliminates the need for a receptionist to identify visitors and manage elevator access. 1. The method for mobile visitor identification and selectively allowing automated elevator usage to the destination selected by the tenant comprises an elevator system , which elevator system comprises an elevator provider web server and at least one elevator , by registering an destination call via an application programming interface for transmitting data related to the destination call , wherein the method comprises:a request for connection to a predefined system user or a tenant selected by the visitor is sent from a tablet computer mobile application to a system web server;a request for opening a mobile application is sent to a tenant communication device;an audio and video stream from said tablet computer mobile application to said mobile application is opened;a confirmation is sent by the tenant from said mobile application to said system web server;a location floor of the tenant and the visitor is verified in said system web server said location floor of the tenant and the visitor is sent from said system web server to said elevator provider web server.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein said audio and video stream is automatically opened when said mobile application is opened in said tenant communication device.3. Method according to claim 1 , wherein a request for connection is redirected to a predefined tenant user if said mobile application is not opened in said tenant communication device within a predefined time.4. Method ...

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Номер записи: 24
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARKING ELEVATORS

Номер: US20220033213A1
Автор: APPANA, JR. Amarnauth
Принадлежит: Appana Industries LLC

A method for positioning a plurality of elevator cars that includes determining an occupant count for each of a plurality of locations, by determining the number of occupants exiting the plurality of elevator cars at each of the plurality of locations and the number of occupants entering the plurality of elevator cars from each of the plurality of locations. The method includes moving at least one of the plurality of elevator cars to a first location with a total occupant count that is greater than the occupant count at each respective location of the plurality of locations when the at least one of the plurality of elevator cars is in an inactive state. 1. A method for positioning a plurality of elevator cars , the method comprising: determining the number of occupants exiting the plurality of elevator cars at each of the plurality of locations; and', 'determining the number of occupants entering the plurality of elevator cars from each of the plurality of locations; and, 'determining an occupant count for each of a plurality of locations bymoving at least one of the plurality of elevator cars to a first location with a total occupant count that is greater than the occupant count at each respective location of the plurality of locations when the at least one of the plurality of elevator cars is in an inactive state.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:parking the at least one of the plurality of elevator cars at the first location when the at least one of the plurality of elevator cars is in the inactive state.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a number of occupants in the plurality of elevator cars when each of the plurality of elevator cars is in an active state.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a destination of the plurality of elevator cars from the plurality of locations.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:updating the occupant count for each of the plurality of locations in response to ...

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Номер записи: 25
03-02-2022 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT AND MEDIUM

Номер: US20220033216A1
Автор: Matsumura Masafumi, Noguchi Keiko
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

According to one embodiment, an autonomous mobile robot includes a communication device, a memory, and a hardware processor connected to the communication device and the memory. The communication device receives list information indicating ride conditions of a car from the elevator control system when transmitting a car call message to an elevator control system on a hall of any floor. The hardware processor includes a ride determination unit and a movement control unit. The ride determination unit determines whether the robot is able to ride in the car or not, based on the list information when the car arrives. The movement control unit allows the robot to ride in the car and move to a destination floor when the robot is able to ride. 1. An autonomous mobile robot capable of riding in a car of an elevator and moving between floors , the robot comprising:a communication device, a memory, and a hardware processor connected to the communication device and the memory,the communication device, receiving list information indicating ride conditions of the car from the elevator control system when transmitting a car call message to an elevator control system on a hall of any floor, andthe hardware processor comprising:a ride determination unit which, when the car arrives, determines whether the robot is able to ride in the car or not, based on the list information, anda movement control unit which, when the robot is able to ride, allows the robot to ride in the car and move to a destination floor.2. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 1 , whereina scheduled destination of a passenger who is to ride in the car or who is riding in the car is registered in the list information.3. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 1 , whereinthe list information is transmitted from the elevator control system together with a scheduled arrival notification message.4. The autonomous mobile robot of claim 2 , whereinthe list information is transmitted from the elevator control system together ...

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Номер записи: 26
03-02-2022 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CROWD REDUCTION

Номер: US20220033220A1
Автор: Marada Vijayakumar, Pogula Phani Krishna, Sudi Sandeep
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A system includes an elevator system including an elevator car. The system also includes a control system configured to receive a crowd reduction indicator, determine an elevator car load reduction for the elevator car based on the crowd reduction indicator, adjust an elevator car load limit based on the elevator car load reduction, and trigger a mitigation action in the elevator system based on detecting a condition that exceeds the elevator car load limit. 1. A system comprising:an elevator system comprising an elevator car; anda control system configured to receive a crowd reduction indicator, determine an elevator car load reduction for the elevator car based on the crowd reduction indicator, adjust an elevator car load limit based on the elevator car load reduction, and trigger a mitigation action in the elevator system based on detecting a condition that exceeds the elevator car load limit.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the crowd reduction indicator is received based on a local trigger source.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the crowd reduction indicator is received through a network based on a remote trigger source.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more sensors configured to monitor a load status of the elevator car claim 1 , wherein detecting the condition that exceeds the elevator car load limit is based on the load status.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a call request for the elevator car is latched based on determining that the elevator car has reached the elevator car load limit.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mitigation action comprises triggering an alert system external to the elevator car.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mitigation action comprises triggering an alert system within the elevator car.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control system is configured to monitor for a load status of the elevator car being reduced from above the elevator car load limit to below the elevator car load limit and ...

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Номер записи: 27
03-02-2022 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS ELEVATOR CAR MOVERS CONFIGURED WITH COUPLING DEVICES FOR VIBRATION DAMPING

Номер: US20220033223A1
Автор: Bhaskar Kiron, Roberts Randy, Swaybill Bruce, Wong Sam Thieu
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Disclosed is a ropeless elevator system having a car mover operationally connected to an elevator car, the car mover configured to operate autonomously and move along a hoistway lane, thereby moving the elevator car along the hoistway lane, wherein the car mover is connected to a top or bottom of the elevator car, via a coupling device. 1. A ropeless elevator system comprising:a car mover operationally connected to an elevator car, the car mover configured to operate autonomously and move along a hoistway lane, thereby moving the elevator car along the hoistway lane,wherein the car mover is connected to a top or bottom of the elevator car, via a coupling device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein: one or more vibration isolating pads; and', 'one or more bearings., 'the car mover is connected to the elevator car via the coupling device, wherein the coupling device is one or more of3. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the car mover is connected to the elevator car via the coupling device, wherein the coupling device includes linear bearings that are positioned orthogonal to each other and a thrust bearing positioned orthogonal to the linear bearings.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the car mover is connected to the elevator car via the coupling device, wherein the coupling device includes one or more link members, wherein each link member includes revolute joint ends spaced apart from each other by the link member.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein:the revolute joint ends are respective defined as spherical ends; andmounting brackets respectively surrounding ones of the revolute joint ends so that the revolute joint ends are configured to pivot within the respective mounting brackets.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein claim 5 , within the mounting brackets claim 5 , the respective revolute joint ends are surrounded by a vibration isolator material.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the car mover is connected to the top of the elevator car via the coupling device, ...

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Номер записи: 28
03-02-2022 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS ELEVATOR CAR MOVERS AND TRACTION SURFACES THEREFOR, CONFIGURED WITH TRACTION INCREASING AND GUIDANCE ENHANCING IMPLEMENTS

Номер: US20220033226A1
Автор: Bhaskar Kiron, Guilani Brad, Wong Sam Thieu
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Disclosed is a ropeless elevator system having: a car mover operationally connected to an elevator car, the car mover configured to move along a car mover track in a hoistway lane, thereby moving the elevator car along the hoistway lane, wherein the car mover has a first tire of a first wheel that is configured to engage the car mover track when the car mover moves along the car mover track, wherein one or more of the first tire and the car mover track has an engagement feature for increasing traction between the first tire and the car mover track. 1. A ropeless elevator system comprising:a car mover operationally connected to an elevator car, the car mover configured to move along a car mover track in a hoistway lane, thereby moving the elevator car along the hoistway lane,wherein the car mover includes a first tire of a first wheel that is configured to engage the car mover track when the car mover moves along the car mover track, wherein one or more of the first tire and the car mover track includes an engagement feature for increasing traction between the first tire and the car mover track.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the first tire includes the engagement feature, wherein the engagement feature includes a first coil winding configured for being powered to provide one or more of heat and magnetic flux.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein:the first coil winding is configured for being powered to provide heat and a second coil winding configured for being powered to provide magnetic flux.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein:a controller of the car mover is operationally connected to the first coil winding and configured to direct power to the first coil winding depending on one or more of time, a distance between to the car mover track and the car mover, a temperature of the first tire, and slippage between the first tire and the car mover track.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein:a sensor is operationally connected to the car mover and configured to provide ...

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Номер записи: 29
21-01-2016 дата публикации

ELEVATOR GROUP CONTROL WITH DESTINATION CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20160016755A1
Автор: ABERG Janne, Hänninen Ari, KUOPPALA Hannu, Leppaaho Riku
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention refers to a group control of an elevator group comprising several elevators, which group control comprises a destination control system with at least one destination call panel for issuing a first destination call by inputting a first destination floor whereupon the destination control system allocates said first destination call to a first elevator of said elevator group. The destination call panel has a link actuator, which, upon activation, initiates the destination control system to receive at least a second destination call with a second destination floor and/or departure floor, which second destination call is also allocated to said first elevator by the destination control system. By this measure passengers with different departure and/or destination floors can travel with the same elevator.

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Номер записи: 30
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ADVANCED SMOOTH RESCUE OPERATION

Номер: US20180016114A1
Автор: Lotfi Amir, NAGARAJAN Prasanna, Piedra Edward
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According to one embodiment, a method of operating an elevator system is provided. The method includes detecting, using a controller, when an external power source is unavailable. The method also includes controlling, using the controller, a plurality of components of the elevator system. The controlling comprises operating at least one of an elevator car, a drive unit, an inverter and a brake. The method further includes detecting, using the controller, an original direction of travel of the elevator car. The method yet further includes detecting, using the controller, a mode of the elevator car, wherein the mode includes at least one of a motoring mode, a near balance mode, and a regenerative mode. The method includes determining, using the controller, a target floor. The method also includes adjusting, using the controller, a velocity of the elevator car to reach the target floor in response to the mode detected. 1. A method of operating an elevator system , the method comprising:detecting, using a controller, when an external power source is unavailable;controlling, using the controller, a plurality of components of the elevator system, wherein controlling comprises operating at least one of an elevator car, a drive unit, an inverter and a brake;detecting, using the controller, an original direction of travel of the elevator car;detecting, using the controller, a mode of the elevator car, wherein the mode includes at least one of a motoring mode, a near balance mode, and a regenerative mode;determining, using the controller, a target floor; andadjusting, using the controller, a velocity of the elevator car to reach the target floor in response to the mode detected.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:allowing, using the controller, the velocity of the elevator car to decrease to about zero velocity, when the motoring mode is detected; andallowing, using the controller, the velocity of the elevator car to increase in a direction opposite the original ...

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Номер записи: 31
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Arrangement for the allocation of destination calls

Номер: US20180016116A1
Автор: Jussi Hiltunen, Kim BERGMAN
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

The invention refers to an arrangement for the allocation of destination calls in an elevator system with at least two elevators, comprising a wireless transmitter device connected with an allocation control of the elevator system. The transmitter device interacts within a certain mutual distance with a wireless ID device carried by a passenger, which ID device is configured to transmit to the transmitter device an ID which is linked with a special transportation service in the elevator system. The elevator system comprises a memory with correlated operation parameters of the elevators which are linked to the particular special transportation service request of the ID device, whereby the ID device is configured to transmit ID data and/or a call with a departure floor and destination floor to the allocation control. The transmitter device is located within a transmitter accommodation space located at least in the vicinity of an elevator, whereby the transmitter device is located in the vicinity of a tag carrying a symbol correlated to the special transportation service.

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Номер записи: 32
17-01-2019 дата публикации

IDENTIFICATION OF A CROWD IN AN ELEVATOR WAITING AREA AND SEAMLESS CALL ELEVATORS

Номер: US20190016557A1
Автор: Baldi Emily
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An elevator system is provided and includes at least one car; driving elements, each of the driving elements being configured to drive a corresponding car from a waiting area from which at least one passenger boards the corresponding car; at least one sensor configured to identify a presence of more than one passenger intending to board a car and in the waiting area and configured to determine a characteristic of the more than one passenger; and a controller configured to drive more than one car to the waiting area when a capacity of the corresponding car is less than the characteristic of the more than one passenger. 1. An elevator system , comprising:at least one car;driving elements, each of the driving elements being configured to drive a corresponding car from a waiting area from which at least one passenger boards the corresponding car;at least one sensor configured to identify a presence of more than one passenger intending to board a car and in the waiting area and configured to determine a characteristic of the more than one passenger; anda controller configured to drive more than one car to the waiting area when a capacity of the corresponding car is less than the characteristic of the more than one passenger.2. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises at least one of a piezoelectric sensor claim 1 , a video recording or transmission device claim 1 , a sound sensor claim 1 , an infrared sensor claim 1 , a temperature sensor claim 1 , a motion sensor claim 1 , and a vibration sensor.3. The elevator system according to claim 2 , wherein at least one of weight or pressure analysis claim 2 , video analysis claim 2 , sound analysis claim 2 , infrared analysis claim 2 , temperature analysis claim 2 , motion analysis claim 2 , and vibration analysis identifies travel intent of the more than one passenger.4. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the characteristic includes weight.5. The elevator system ...

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Номер записи: 33
16-01-2020 дата публикации

System for detecting elevator movement

Номер: US20200017333A1
Автор: Bruce Giese, Jerrod Kuhn, Robert WÜRTH
Принадлежит: Lift Ai LLC

A system and method for remotely monitoring the operation of elevators to determine elevator shutdown. A control box is mounted to each elevator that includes one or more sensors that can detect movement of the elevator, a processor that can process data received from the sensors and a communications device that can transmit the processed data. The method includes determining a usage rate of movement of each of the elevators in the processor using the data, transmitting the usage rate from each of the communications devices to a remote server, and comparing the usage rate of each of the elevators to the usage rate of the other elevators in the server. The method then determines that one of the elevators has shut down or has a low performance if its usage rate is significantly different than the usage rate of the other elevators.

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Номер записи: 34
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Control system and method for elevator

Номер: US20150021123A1
Автор: Chang-Jung Lee, Chih-Ping Lo, Hou-Hsien Lee
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

A control system for elevators includes a capture apparatus, a processor and a storage apparatus. The capture apparatus captures images of each floor. The processor performs human detection on images of each floor to calculate the number of waiting passengers of each floor. The processor further calculates waiting time of each floor. The processor calculates weight of each floor based on the number of the waiting passengers and waiting time, and controls the elevator to the floor with maximum weight.

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Номер записи: 35
25-01-2018 дата публикации

ELEVATOR GROUP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20180022572A1
Автор: TANIYAMA Kenji
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

An elevator group management system includes: a hall call registration device which is provided at a first hall; a hall destination call registration device which is provided at a second hall; a notification device which is provided at the first hall; an assigned car display device which is provided at the second hall; and a group management control device which selects a priority car from among a plurality of cars. When a priority car is selected, the group management control device performs, with respect to a hall call to which the priority car is already assigned, hall call control which differs from control with respect to a hall destination call to which the priority car is already assigned. 1. An elevator group management system , comprising:a hall call registration device which is provided at a first hall for getting onto or getting off a plurality of cars that travel through different elevation paths and which is used to register hall calls;a hall destination call registration device which is provided at a second ball for getting onto or getting off the plurality of cars and which is used to register a hall destination call among the hall calls;a notification device which is provided at the first hall and which indicates an elevation path through which a car currently being assigned to a hall call registered using the hall call registration device travels;an assigned car display device which is provided at the second hall and which displays, when a hall destination call is registered using the hall destination call registration device, an elevation path through which a car having been assigned to the hall destination call travels, only for a given length of time; anda group management control device which assigns one of the plurality of cars to a hall call registered using the hall call registration device and the hall destination call registration device and which selects a priority car to be used in a priority operation from among the plurality of cars ...

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Номер записи: 36
25-01-2018 дата публикации

OUT-OF-GROUP OPERATIONS FOR MULTICAR HOISTWAY SYSTEMS

Номер: US20180022573A1
Автор: Ginsberg David, Hsu Arthur, Pasini Jose Miguel
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A ropeless elevator system includes a plurality of elevator cars configured to travel in a hoistway having at least one lane, a propulsion system to impart force to each elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars, and a controller. The controller is programmed to operate in an in-group mode where the plurality of elevator cars perform service demands, an out-of-group mode where at least one selected elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars is prevented from performing the group service mode service demands, and a transition mode where the at least one selected elevator car is prepared and transitioned from operation in the in-group mode to operation in the out-of-group mode. 1. A ropeless elevator system comprising:a plurality of elevator cars configured to travel in a hoistway having at least one lane;a propulsion system to impart force to each elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars; anda controller programmed to operate in:an in-group mode where the plurality of elevator cars perform service demands;an out-of-group mode where at least one selected elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars is prevented from performing the group service mode service demands; anda transition mode where the at least one selected elevator car is prepared and transitioned from operation in the in-group mode to operation in the out-of-group mode.2. The ropeless elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the propulsion system is a linear propulsion system comprising:a primary portion mounted in the hoistway, the primary portion comprising a plurality of motor segments; anda plurality of secondary portions, wherein at least one secondary portion of the plurality of secondary portions is mounted to one elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars.3. The ropeless elevator system of claim 1 , wherein in the in-group mode the service demands are passenger calls.4. The ropeless elevator system of claim 1 , wherein in the transition mode the controller is programmed to:receive ...

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Номер записи: 37
25-01-2018 дата публикации

OPERATIONAL MODES FOR MULTICAR HOISTWAY SYSTEMS

Номер: US20180022574A1
Автор: Ginsberg David, Hsu Arthur, Pasini Jose Miguel
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A ropeless elevator system () includes a plurality of elevator cars () configured to travel in a hoistway having at least one lane (), a propulsion system () to impart force to each elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars, and a controller (). The controller is configured to operate in an in-group mode where the plurality of elevator cars perform service demands, and to selectively operate in an out-of-group mode where at least one selected elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars performs a predetermined task and is prevented from performing the in-group mode service demands. 1. A ropeless elevator system comprising:a plurality of elevator cars configured to travel in a hoistway having at least one lane; 'a controller configured to operate in an in-group mode where the plurality of elevator cars perform service demands, and to selectively operate in an out-of-group mode where at least one selected elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars performs a predetermined task and is prevented from performing the in-group mode service demands.', 'a propulsion system to impart force to each elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars; and'}2. The ropeless elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the propulsion system is a linear propulsion system comprising:a primary portion mounted in the hoistway, the primary portion comprising a plurality of motor segments; anda plurality of secondary portions, wherein at least one secondary portion of the plurality of secondary portions is mounted to one elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars.3. The ropeless elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the hoistway is partially constructed and is configured for use in a building under construction.4. The ropeless elevator system of claim 1 , wherein in the out-of-group mode the controller is programmed to:reserve at least two designated, non-overlapping areas on the hoistway;allow elevator car traffic that must go through the designated area to serve the service demands ...

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Номер записи: 38
10-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPATCHING ELEVATORS

Номер: US20220041404A1
Автор: APPANA, JR. Amarnauth
Принадлежит: Appana Industries LLC

A method for reassigning a first elevator car of a plurality of elevator cars that includes dispatching the first elevator car from a current location to a first destination location to pick up an occupant at the first destination location. The method includes determining the first elevator car stopped at an intermediate location positioned between the current location and the first destination location. The method further includes determining a number of occupants within the first elevator car is greater than at least a second elevator car of a plurality of elevator cars after the first elevator car stopped at the intermediate location, and directing the first elevator car to a second destination location different from the first destination location. 1. A method of reassigning a first elevator car of a plurality of elevator cars , comprising:dispatching the first elevator car from a current location to a first destination location to pick up an occupant at the first destination location;determining the first elevator car stopped at an intermediate location positioned between the current location and the first destination location;determining a number of occupants within the first elevator car is greater than at least a second elevator car of a plurality of elevator cars after the first elevator car stopped at the intermediate location; anddirecting the first elevator car to a second destination location different from the first destination location.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:dispatching the second elevator car to the first destination location to pick up the occupant.3. The method of claim 1 , prior to directing the first elevator car to the second destination location claim 1 , the method further comprises:determining an occupancy ratio between the number of occupants within each of the plurality of elevator cars and a maximum occupancy capacity of each of the plurality of elevator cars; andcomparing the occupancy ratio of each of the plurality ...

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Номер записи: 39
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SEAMLESS TRACKING OF PASSENGER FLOW WITHIN AN ELEVATOR CABIN

Номер: US20190023527A1
Автор: Larmuseau Adriaan Joris H., LI Changle
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The present invention relates to tracking of a passenger flow in an elevator car. A passenger flow tracking system for an elevator car according to the present invention includes: a first Bluetooth module installed in the elevator car, the first Bluetooth module being configured to broadcast a first Bluetooth signal that can substantially cover the interior of the elevator car and receive a response fed back by a personal mobile terminal carried by a passenger inside the elevator car; and a passenger flow determining unit configured to at least determine, based on a change in the received response, that the passenger leaves and/or enters the elevator car. 1. A passenger flow tracking system for an elevator car , comprising:a first Bluetooth module installed in the elevator car, the first Bluetooth module being configured to broadcast a first Bluetooth signal that can substantially cover the interior of the elevator car and receive a response fed back by a personal mobile terminal carried by a passenger inside the elevator car; anda passenger flow determining unit configured to determine, based on a change in the received response, that the passenger leaves and/or enters the elevator car.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the passenger flow tracking system further comprises: one or more personal mobile terminals claim 1 , each personal mobile terminal is carried by each passenger claim 1 , and is configured to receive the first Bluetooth signal and feed the response back to the first Bluetooth module based on the first Bluetooth signal.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the personal mobile terminal is configured to determine signal strength of the received first Bluetooth signal claim 1 , and feed the response back to the first Bluetooth module only when the signal strength of the received first Bluetooth signal is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the first Bluetooth signal comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 40
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Wireless beacon and sensor node network application for the optimization and automation of on-site hoist operation and vertical transportation

Номер: US20190023528A1
Автор: George Franco, Megan Mackay, Morgan Stewert
Принадлежит: George Franco, Megan Mackay, Morgan Stewert

A wireless beacon and sensor node network can be integrated with a wireless network at a worksite to enable the operators of the vertical transport apparatuses to efficiency optimize operations by automatically detecting worker and object location and quantity throughout a worksite and prioritizing vertical transport apparatus movement based on transport and/or material requests from workers in physical proximity to the vertical transport apparatus/system.

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Номер записи: 41
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Robot system and operation method thereof

Номер: US20200024104A1
Автор: Chang Eui SHIN
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed are a robot system and an operation method thereof. The robot system includes a central controller, a robot configured to communication with the central controller and capable of autonomous driving, and a first sensing module configured to communicate with the central controller, to be mounted inside an elevator, and configured to measure an electric power of a communication radio wave emitted by a mobile communication device inside the elevator. The robot may transmit or receive a wireless signal on a mobile communication network established according to 5G communication.

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Номер записи: 42
28-01-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ELEVATOR CROWD PREDICTION

Номер: US20210024326A1
Автор: De Antoni Andrea, Gentile Giacomo, NICHOLS Stephen Richard, Pasini Jose Miguel, Polak David R., Rucco Matteo, Tonelli Cecilia
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A method for crowd prediction in an elevator system includes logging the number of calls across a period of time and generating a first time series for an average number of calls; collecting external influence data and generating a second time series for the external influence data; performing a cross-correlation test on the first and second time series; when a cross-correlation between the first and second time series is determined, performing a causality test on the first and second time series; and when a causal relationship between the first and second time series is determined, using the causal relationship to predict an expected number of calls in the elevator system. 1. A method for crowd prediction in an elevator system , the method comprising:logging the number of calls across a period of time and generating a first time series for an average number of calls;collecting external influence data and generating a second time series for the external influence data;performing a cross-correlation test on the first and second time series;when a cross-correlation between the first and second time series is determined, performing a causality test on the first and second time series; andwhen a causal relationship between the first and second time series is determined, using the causal relationship to predict an expected number of calls in the elevator system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the external influence data relates to one or more of: weather claim 1 , epidemics claim 1 , holidays claim 1 , special events claim 1 , urban transportation systems claim 1 , and road traffic.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:performing a stationary test on the external influence data; andwhen the stationary test shows that the external influence data has a trend, de-trending the external influence data before generating the second time series.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:using the expected number of calls to predict an expected car occupancy level.5 ...

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Номер записи: 43
24-01-2019 дата публикации

WAKING UP HOME DOOR BLUETOOTH SMART LOCK

Номер: US20190026966A1
Автор: VARELIUS Ari
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A control system is provided which comprises a controller and an interface means. The controller is configured to detect at least one user admitted to use at least one smart lock, and send a wake-up command via the interface means to the at least one smart lock by which the smart lock is instructed to activate a radio connection for a mobile device of the user. 1. A smart lock comprisinga controller,a communication means anda lock opening/closing means, wherein the controller is configured toreceive a wake-up command from a control system,set the communication means into a state capable of sending and/or receiving a radio signal in response to receiving the wake-up command,perform communication with a mobile device of a user via the communication means,authenticate the mobile device, andinstruct the lock opening/closing means to open the lock in case an access to the lock has been allowed to the authenticated mobile device.2. The smart lock according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller is configured to shift the transmitter into a state in which it is not capable of sending and/or receiving a radio signal after the lock has been opened or after a predetermined time after receiving the wake-up command.3. The smart lock according to claim 1 , whereinthe radio signal is a Bluetooth signal.4. A control system comprisinga controller andan interface means,wherein the controller is configured todetect at least one user admitted to use at least one smart lock, andsend a wake-up command via the interface means to the at least one smart lock by which the smart lock is instructed to activate a radio connection for a mobile device of the user.5. The control system according to claim 4 , whereinthe controller is configured to detect the user by performing an authentication with the user and/or by performing a recognition of the user.6. The control system according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one smart lock belongs to a group of smart locks claim 4 , and the controller is ...

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Номер записи: 44
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Personalization of an elevator service

Номер: US20160031675A1
Автор: Henry SILVENNOINEN, Jukka Salmikuukka, Kim BERGMAN, Mika BELOV, Mine ERCIYAS
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

The invention allows personalization of an elevator service in an elevator system with destination control. Sensor data provided by a three-dimensional motion sensor and related to a passenger tracked by the three-dimensional motion sensor is received at a service unit of the elevator system with destination control. A personalized elevator service functionality for the tracked passenger is determined with the service unit based at least on the received sensor data. The personalized elevator service functionality is triggered with the service unit.

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Номер записи: 45
04-02-2016 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT FOR SERVING PASSENGER-SPECIFIC DESTINATION CALLS IN AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20160031676A1
Автор: HAIPUS Ilpo
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The present invention discloses a method and an elevator system for serving passenger-specific destination calls. The elevator system comprises at least one elevator and also means for determining the acceleration data of an elevator car of the aforementioned elevator. In the method a passenger-specific destination call is registered, which destination call comprises at least information about the destination floor of a passenger. The vertical acceleration of the passenger is measured with a terminal device in the possession of the passenger. The acceleration data of each elevator car leaving a floor is compared with the acceleration data of the passenger. If there is sufficient correlation between the acceleration data of the passenger and the acceleration data of any of the aforementioned elevator cars, the elevator car in question is guided to the destination floor according to the destination call. 1. Method for serving passenger-specific destination calls in an elevator system , which comprises at least one elevator and also means for determining the acceleration data of an elevator car belonging to the aforementioned elevator , wherein the method comprises the phases: the vertical acceleration of the passenger is measured with a terminal device in the possession of the passenger;', 'the acceleration data of the elevator car leaving a floor is compared with the measured acceleration data of the passenger; and', 'the aforementioned elevator car that has left a floor is guided to the destination floor according to', 'the aforementioned destination call if, on the basis of the comparison, there is sufficient correlation between the acceleration data of the passenger and the acceleration data of the elevator car that has left a floor., 'a passenger-specific destination call is registered;'}2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the method comprises the phases: information about the departure floor of the passenger is connected to a passenger-specific destination ...

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Номер записи: 46
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Intercar coordination in multicar hoistways

Номер: US20220048728A1
Автор: Arthur Hsu
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

A system includes a centralized controller configured to coordinate movement of a plurality of elevator cars in a multicar hoistway. The system also includes a plurality of car controllers configured to communicate with the centralized controller through a plurality of centralized control flows, establish two or more car-to-car control flows between at least two of the car controllers, and exchange an elevator car status between at least two of the car controllers. Movement of at least two of the elevator cars in the multicar hoistway is controlled based on the elevator car status and one or more commands received through at least one of the centralized control flows.

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Номер записи: 47
17-02-2022 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS ELEVATOR CAR MOVER CONFIGURED FOR SELF-LEARNING GAP CONTROL

Номер: US20220048729A1
Автор: Roberts Randy
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A car mover for autonomously moving an elevator car along a lane in a hoistway, including: first and second wheels of the car mover, configured to apply a pinch force against a track therebetween and to rotationally drive along the track, by respective first and second wheel motors of the car mover; and a controller configured to execute: a gap control self-learning module, wherein based on adjustment data, one or more operational parameters applied by one or more of the first and second wheel motors are adjusted; and a gap feedback control module, wherein based on one or more of a first lateral clearance adjacent the first wheel on the track and a second lateral clearance adjacent the second wheel on the track, torque applied by one or more of the first and second wheel motors is increased or decreased. 1. A car mover for autonomously moving an elevator car along a lane in a hoistway , comprising:first and second wheels of the car mover, configured to apply a pinch force against a track therebetween and to rotationally drive along the track, by respective first and second wheel motors of the car mover; and a gap control self-learning module,', 'wherein based on adjustment data, one or more operational parameters applied by one or more of the first and second wheel motors are adjusted; and', 'a gap feedback control module,', 'wherein based on one or more of a first lateral clearance adjacent the first wheel on the track and a second lateral clearance adjacent the second wheel on the track, torque applied by one or more of the first and second wheel motors is increased or decreased., 'a controller configured to execute2. The car mover of claim 1 , wherein:wherein the adjustment data represents prior adjustments to the first and second wheel motors from prior runs of the car mover.3. The car mover of claim 2 , wherein:from the adjustment data, the controller is configured to adjust an effective diameter of the first and second wheels relative to each other.4. The car ...

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Номер записи: 48
17-02-2022 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR MOVER PROVIDING INTELLIGENT CONTROL BASED ON BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE

Номер: US20220048730A1
Автор: Roberts Randy
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Disclosed is a car mover, configured to move an elevator car in lane of a hoistway, having: a power supply configured to power one or more motors to drive a respective one or more wheels; a car mover controller operationally connected to the power supply and a supervisory controller operationally connected to the car mover controller, wherein the car mover controller and the supervisory controller are configured to execute health monitor protocols to thereby: monitor a state of charge (SOC) of the power supply; and control the car mover in response to determining that the power supply is in a low SOC. 1. A car mover , configured to move an elevator car in lane of a hoistway , comprising:a power supply configured to power one or more motors to drive a respective one or more wheels;a car mover controller operationally connected to the power supply and a supervisory controller operationally connected to the car mover controller,{'claim-text': ['monitor a state of charge (SOC) of the power supply; and', 'control the car mover in response to determining that the power supply is in a low SOC.'], '#text': 'wherein the car mover controller and the supervisory controller are configured to execute health monitor protocols to thereby:'}2. The car mover of claim 1 , wherein:when executing the health monitor protocols, the car mover controller is configured to execute a vehicle control module, to thereby execute a plurality of levels of vehicle control in response to determining that the power supply is in a low SOC, including:a first level of vehicle control, including adjusting one or more motion control parameters of the car mover.3. The car mover of claim 2 , wherein:the one or more motion control parameters of the car mover includes a velocity of the car mover.4. The car mover of claim 2 , wherein:a second level of vehicle control includes directing the car mover to park at a nearest floor.5. The car mover of claim 4 , wherein:{'claim-text': ['a position of the car mover in ...

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Номер записи: 49
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Contactless Elevator Service for an Elevator Based on Augmented Datasets

Номер: US20220048733A1
Автор: PENG Kuan-chuan, Sahinoglu Zafer, Sullivan Alan, Yerazunis William
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Systems, methods and devices for real-time contactless elevator service operation of an elevator includes a trained neural network (TNN) model. The TNN model is trained using a training processor with augmented datasets as a synthetic training dataset, to later perform elevator identifier recognition. The augmented data sets are generated from synthetic text images, the synthetic text images are augmented with different geometrical parameters and visual parameters to a predetermined number of variations in appearance to a set of training elevator identifiers. A camera captures a user image. A text image portion from the user image is extracted using the TNN model, and detects an elevator identifier in the extracted text image portion using the extracted text image portion and the TNN model. The detected elevator identifier is displayed for user confirmation or user cancellation, and upon user confirmation, generates a control command based the detected elevator identifier associated with an elevator service. 1. A device for real-time contactless elevator service operation of an elevator , comprising:a memory to store data, the data includes a trained neural network (TNN) model, wherein the TNN model is trained using augmented datasets as a synthetic training dataset via a training processor, to later perform elevator identifier recognition, such that the augmented data sets are generated from synthetic text images for each training elevator identifier of a set of training elevator identifiers for an elevator that corresponds to a training elevator template of a set of training elevator templates by an image transformation on the synthetic text images, wherein the synthetic text images are augmented with different geometrical parameters and visual parameters to a predetermined number of variations in appearance to the set of training elevator identifiers;an image sensor to capture in real-time one or more images from a user;{'claim-text': ['extract a text image ...

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Номер записи: 50
17-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATION OF ELEVATORS AND OTHER DEVICES

Номер: US20220048734A1
Автор: Adifon Leandre, Bianchi Nino Mario, Ceriani Marco Maria, Ferraro Alessandro, Mozzato Luciano
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Embodiments of systems and methods for digital control of elevator and other access gateways are described herein. More specifically, embodiments comprise systems and methods for retrofitting or outfitting elevator systems with digital control systems that can be universally applied to virtually every manufacturer's elevator systems. 1. An independent system for upgrading an existing elevator system in a structure , wherein a plurality of first floor devices with separate first floor devices positioned respectively on individual floors of the structure and each first floor device configured to receive elevator passenger call inputs;', 'a first elevator car control input panel', 'at least one first elevator vertical position sensing system;', 'a first elevator controller which receives signals corresponding to passenger call inputs from the first floor devices; which receives signals corresponding to passenger floor destination inputs from the car control input panel; and which controls travel and safety operations of the elevator; and', 'a first communication system providing communications between the plurality of first floor devices and the first elevator controller;, 'the existing elevator system comprises a plurality of second floor devices with separate ones of the second floor devices positioned respectively on individual floors of the structure and configured to receive elevator passenger call inputs;', process received signals corresponding to elevator passenger call inputs, passenger floor destination inputs, and elevator vertical position data and generate an elevator car travel itinerary based on the processed signals; and', 'generate command signals for transmission to the first elevator controller to cause the first elevator controller to provide elevator car service conforming to the generated elevator car travel itinerary; and', 'dispatch the generated command signals to be communicated to the first elevator controller; and, 'an independent control ...

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Номер записи: 51
30-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR UNDERSTANDING AND PLANNING ELEVATOR USE

Номер: US20200031611A1
Автор: Mahoney Sally Day, Schiappa Michael C.
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An elevator management system includes an elevator system and a service provider controller. The elevator system is configured to control at least one elevator car and to transmit a status message indicating status data of the at least one elevator car. The service provider controller is configured to determine a current operating mode of the at least one elevator car based on the status message and to assign the at least one elevator car to a current status group among a plurality of different status groups based on the current operating mode. 1. An elevator management system , comprising:an elevator system configured to control at least one elevator car and to transmit a status message indicating status data of the at least one elevator car; anda service provider controller configured to determine a current operating mode of the at least one elevator car based on the status message and to assign the at least one elevator car to a current status group among a plurality of different status groups based on the current operating mode.2. The elevator management system of claim 1 , wherein the service provider controller is located remotely from the elevator system.3. The elevator management system of claim 2 , wherein the status message is continuously transmitted according to a transmit time.4. The elevator management system of claim 3 , further comprising a user interface in signal communication with the service provider controller claim 3 , the user interface configured to display the different status groups and to identify the at least one elevator car in the assigned current status group.5. The elevator management system of claim 4 , wherein the user interface is configured to the display the status information of the at least one elevator car.6. The elevator management system of claim 5 , wherein the service provider controller automatically updates the user interface in response to a change in the status data.7. The elevator management system of claim 6 , ...

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Номер записи: 52
30-01-2020 дата публикации

DYNAMIC CAR ASSIGNMENT PROCESS

Номер: US20200031612A1
Автор: Akkina Vinod, Kolli Sandyarani
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A dynamic car assignment method implemented by an elevator system is provided. The elevator system includes a plurality of elevators. The dynamic car assignment method includes an assignment, by the elevator system, of a first elevator car of the plurality of elevators to pick up a passenger in response to an elevator call. The elevator system then detects that the first elevator car is fully occupied prior to the first elevator car arriving to pick up the passenger. Further, the elevator system dynamically assigns a second elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars to pick up the passenger in response to the elevator call and in response to detecting that the first elevator car is fully occupied. 1. A dynamic car assignment method implemented by an elevator system comprising a plurality of elevators , the dynamic car assignment method comprising:assigning, by the elevator system, a first elevator car of the plurality of elevators to pick up a passenger in response to an elevator call;detecting, by the elevator system, that the first elevator car is fully occupied prior to the first elevator car arriving to pick up the passenger; anddynamically assigning, by the elevator system, a second elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars to pick up the passenger in response to the elevator call and in response to detecting that the first elevator car is fully occupied.2. The dynamic car assignment method of claim 1 , wherein the elevator call is a hall call received from a lobby claim 1 , the hall call being initiated by the passenger waiting in the lobby for one of the plurality of elevators claim 1 , none of the plurality of elevators being located at a same floor as the lobby at the time of the hall call.3. The dynamic car assignment method of claim 1 , wherein the elevator system utilizes a sensor to detect an occupancy of the first elevator car to determine whether the occupancy is less than a total occupancy limit for the first elevator car claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 53
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Elevator car route selector

Номер: US20200031613A1
Автор: Arthur Hsu, Jannah A. Stanley
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

According to an aspect, a method includes receiving a passenger request to reserve an elevator car of an elevator system to travel to a targeted destination. At least two different travel options to the targeted destination are determined based on a plurality of elevator car travel plans comprising at least two elevator cars having different travel ranges. The at least two different travel options are output to an interactive display. At least one of the at least two elevator cars is reserved responsive to a user selection of one of the at least two different travel options.

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Номер записи: 54
30-01-2020 дата публикации

DYNAMIC ASSIGNMENT OF SELECTION BUTTONS ON A DESTINATION ENTRY SYSTEM OF AN ELEVATOR

Номер: US20200031614A1
Автор: Guilani Brad
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A system for dynamic assignment of buttons on destination entry terminals (DETs) is provided. The system performs operations that include identifying a message for display on a touchscreen display of a destination entry system of an elevator. The message includes a selection button for display on the touchscreen display. The at least one selection button is displayed at a first location on the touchscreen display. The at least one selection button is displayed at a different location on the touchscreen display once a rearrangement criterion is satisfied. 1. A system configured to dynamically assign selection buttons on touchscreen displays , the system comprising:a processor; and identifying a message for display on a touchscreen display of a destination entry system of an elevator, the message comprising at least one selection button for display on the touchscreen display;', 'displaying the at least one selection button at a first location on the touchscreen display; and', 'displaying the at least one selection button at a different location on the touchscreen display once a rearrangement criterion is satisfied., 'a memory comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations, the operations comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the destination entry system of an elevator determines whether the rearrangement criterion is satisfied.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein a controller of the destination entry system of an elevator determines whether the rearrangement criterion is satisfied.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein it is determined on a periodic basis whether the rearrangement criterion is satisfied.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the rearrangement criterion is satisfied based at least in part on the at least one selection button being selected a threshold number of times at the first location.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the rearrangement criterion is satisfied based at least ...

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Номер записи: 55
30-01-2020 дата публикации

CAPACITY SHIFTING BETWEEN PARTIALLY-OVERLAPPING ELEVATOR GROUPS

Номер: US20200031615A1
Автор: Hsu Arthur
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A method of operating a building elevator system within a building having a plurality of landings including: controlling a first elevator group; controlling a second elevator group; adjusting a range of landings served by one or more elevator systems of the second elevator group in response to at least one of the predicted passenger response time, the time of day, the amount of traffic received by the first elevator group, the amount of traffic received by the second elevator group, the amount of traffic within the first range of landings, the amount of traffic within the second range of landings, the amount of traffic received by the first elevator group relative to the amount of traffic received by the second elevator group, and the amount of traffic within the first range of landings relative to an amount of traffic within the second range of landings. 1. A method of operating a building elevator system within a building having a plurality of landings , the method comprising:controlling a first elevator group comprising one or more elevator systems, wherein each of the one or more elevator systems of the first elevator group comprises an elevator car configured to serve a first range of landings;controlling a second elevator group comprising one or more elevator systems, wherein each of the one or more elevator systems of the second elevator group comprise an elevator car configured to serve a second range of landings;detecting at least one of a predicted passenger response time, a time of day, an amount of traffic received by the first elevator group, an amount of traffic received by the second elevator group, an amount of traffic within the first range of landings, an amount of traffic within the second range of landings, the amount of traffic received by the first elevator group relative to the amount of traffic received by the second elevator group, and the amount of traffic within the first range of landings relative to the amount of traffic within the ...

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Номер записи: 56
30-01-2020 дата публикации

AUTHORIZATION MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION REQUEST OF ELEVATOR SERVICE REQUEST

Номер: US20200031616A1
Автор: Hou Haofeng, Li Kai, MA Siqi, Yang Yang
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An authorization management and authorization request of an elevator service request pertaining to the technical field of elevator management. The system for authorization management of the elevator service request includes a wireless signal device and an authorization management device, the wireless signal device being used for broadcasting an elevator identifier of a corresponding elevator system; the system for authorization management obtains the elevator identifier broadcasted by the wireless signal device through a personal mobile terminal; the authorization management device is used to receive authorization request information from the personal mobile terminal, the authorization request information containing a terminal identifier of the personal mobile terminal and the elevator identifier of the corresponding elevator system obtained by the personal mobile terminal. 1. A system for authorization management of an elevator service request , comprising:a wireless signal device for broadcasting an elevator identifier of a corresponding elevator system; andan authorization management device;wherein the system for authorization management obtains the elevator identifier broadcasted by the wireless signal device through a personal mobile terminal; the authorization management device is used to receive authorization request information from the personal mobile terminal, the authorization request information containing a terminal identifier of the personal mobile terminal and the elevator identifier of the corresponding elevator system obtained by the personal mobile terminal.2. The system for authorization management according to claim 1 , wherein said system for authorization management obtains the elevator identifier broadcasted by the wireless signal device through a shaking operation of the personal mobile terminal.3. The system for authorization management according to claim 2 , wherein the personal mobile terminal triggers a wireless signal scanning operation ...

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Номер записи: 57
30-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELEVATORS TO DETECT CONCEALED OBJECT AND INFORM BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20200031617A1
Автор: Gireddy Jayapal Reddy, Gorenkala Devendar
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A method for object detection within an elevator car including: transmitting radar signals at a selected polarization into an elevator car towards an individual; receiving reflected radar signals at a reflected polarization; comparing the reflected polarization to the selected polarization; determining that the individual is in possession of a metal object in response to comparing the reflected polarization to the selected polarization; and activating an alert in response to the determining that the individual is in possession of the metal object. 1. A method for object detection within an elevator car , the method comprising:transmitting radar signals at a selected polarization into an elevator car towards an individual;receiving reflected radar signals at a reflected polarization;comparing the reflected polarization to the selected polarization;determining that the individual is in possession of a metal object in response to comparing the reflected polarization to the selected polarization; andactivating an alert in response to the determining that the individual is in possession of the metal object.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising.capturing an image of the individual in possession of the metal object.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising prior to capturing an image of the individual in possession of the metal object:directing a camera towards the individual.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the image is a facial image of the individual in possession of the metal object.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the image is transmitted to a building management system.6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:identifying the individual in possession of the metal object through facial recognition.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting a location of each of a plurality of mobile devices configured to transmit elevator calls to the elevator car;determining that a first mobile device of the plurality of mobile devices is located ...

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Номер записи: 58
30-01-2020 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC METHOD OF DETECTING VISUALLY IMPAIRED, PREGNANT, OR DISABLED ELEVATOR PASSENGER(S)

Номер: US20200031618A1
Автор: Marpu Appalaraju, Mothukuri Madhavi, Nadimpalli Madhavaraju, Prakash Ashok Kumar, Singaraju Ravikiran, Vejandla Vinod
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A method for elevator passenger detection including: capturing an image of an elevator passenger approaching an elevator bank to board an elevator car; determining that the elevator passenger is pregnant or disabled in response to the image of the elevator passenger; registering a priority elevator call for the elevator passenger that is pregnant or disabled; and moving the elevator car to the floor landing where the elevator passenger that is pregnant or disabled is located. 1. A method for elevator passenger detection , the method comprising:capturing an image of an elevator passenger approaching an elevator bank to board an elevator car;determining that the elevator passenger is pregnant or disabled in response to the image of the elevator passenger;registering a priority elevator call for the elevator passenger that is pregnant or disabled; andmoving the elevator car to the floor landing where the elevator passenger that is pregnant or disabled is located.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image includes at least one of a still image and a video image.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:analyzing a gait of the elevator passenger from the image, wherein the elevator passenger is determined to be pregnant or disabled in response to the gait of elevator passenger.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining an identity of the elevator passenger in response to the image.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image is a facial image of the elevator passenger and the identity of the elevator passenger is determined using facial recognition.6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:confirming the elevator passenger is pregnant or disabled in response to the identity of the elevator passenger.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:cross-referencing the identity of the elevator passenger with at least one of a general passenger database, a passenger health database, and a publicly available information account to confirm that the ...

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Номер записи: 59
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Method and system for automated configuration learning for digital elevator in-car displays and voice annunciators

Номер: US20210032075A1
Автор: Chih-hung Aaron KING, Matthew Muncy
Принадлежит: thyssenkrupp Elevator Innovation and Operations GmbH

Methods, systems, and control devices may be employed to configure an in-car display of an elevator system based on a learning procedure. One example method may involve inputting information required for the learning and starting the learning procedure for installing or updating a configuration of the in-car display. The learning procedure may include the steps of gathering floor information of all floors of the elevator system and generating a configuration of the in-car display based on the gathered floor information. The information required for the learning procedure may include at least one of an access authorization code or a total number of floors accessible to the elevator system.

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Номер записи: 60
31-01-2019 дата публикации

BIOMETRIC PRE-IDENTIFICATION

Номер: US20190034608A1
Автор: Trelin Joe
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A station device in a biometric pre-identification system uses identity to perform one or more actions. Identities are determined (such as via a backend) using biometric information. A biometric pre-identification device obtains biometric information and/or a digital representation thereof from a person approaching the station device. The biometric pre-identification device transmits such to the station device, facilitating the station to begin and/or perform various actions. The station device begins or performs the actions using the identity determined based on the biometric information before the person arrives at the station device. 1. A system for biometric pre-identification , comprising:a biometric pre-identification device that obtains a biometric for a person; and receives an identity of the person determined using the biometric; and', 'begins an action using the identity prior to arrival of the person at the station device., 'a station device, the station device2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system tracks the person between obtaining of the biometric and arrival of the person at the station device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the biometric pre-identification device comprises a biometric reader that is incorporated into or connected to the station device.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the action comprises determining permissions for the person.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the action further comprises preparing credentials to provide using the permissions.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the action further comprises preparing access for the person using the permissions.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the action comprises:determining a device configuration for the person; andconfiguring a device using the device configuration.8. A station device that uses identification in a biometric pre-identification system claim 1 , comprising:at least one non-transitory storage medium that stores instructions;a communication unit; and receive ...

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Номер записи: 61
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus and methods for remote environmental control

Номер: US20150039136A1
Автор: Robert F. Gazdzinski
Принадлежит: West View Research LLC

Computerized apparatus and methods useful for remotely controlling one or more environmental functions. In one embodiment, the computerized apparatus is configured to generate, based on previously stored information, displays relating to various environmental functions such as heating, cooling, temperature, and/or lighting within a building. The user of the apparatus can select the desired function(s), and the apparatus causes the selected function(s) to be activated remotely via a wireless interface with a remote networked server, such as before the user arrives. In one variant, different rooms or areas of the building can be controlled independently.

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Номер записи: 62
30-01-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CALL DEVICE AND A DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200035200A1
Автор: LIU Tan, Qiu Heping
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The present invention provides an elevator call request device and a display control method thereof, and it pertains to the technical field of elevators. The elevator call request device according to the present invention comprises: a touch display screen which is provided to passengers for performing the operation of entering a call request command, a statistical analysis module which is configured to count the number of entry operations that have been performed by time so as to obtain historical operation statistics, and a display control module which is configured to dynamically control display parameters of the touch display screen by time based on the historical operation statistics. The elevator call request device of the present invention can dynamically control display parameters in an individualized manner according to its own state of use, which can not only save energy and prolong the service life, but also realize good passenger experience. 1. An elevator call request device , comprising: a touch display screen which is provided to passengers for performing an entry operation of a call request command;wherein the elevator call request device further comprises:a statistical analysis module configured to count the number of entry operations that have been performed by time so as to obtain historical operation statistics; anda display control module configured to dynamically control display parameters of the touch display screen by time based on the historical operation statistics.2. The elevator call request device according to claim 1 , wherein the display parameters include one or several of brightness claim 1 , contrast and display color.3. The elevator call request device according to claim 1 , wherein the display control module is further configured to dynamically control display contents of the touch display screen by time based on the historical operation statistics.4. The elevator call request device according to claim 1 , wherein the historical ...

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Номер записи: 63
08-02-2018 дата публикации

ELEVATOR RUN PROFILE MODIFICATION FOR SMOOTH RESCUE

Номер: US20180037437A1
Автор: Piedra Edward
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A method of operating an elevator system is provided. The method includes powering, using a battery, the elevator system when an external power source is unavailable. The method also includes controlling, using a controller, a plurality of components of the elevator system. The controlling comprises operating at least one of the battery, an elevator car, a drive unit, and a brake. The method further includes determining, using the controller, a run profile of the elevator car in response to a selected deceleration. The method yet further includes operating, using the controller, the elevator car in response to the run profile determined, and determining, using the controller, an actual velocity of the elevator car. 1. A method of operating an elevator system , the method comprising:powering, using a battery, the elevator system when an external power source is unavailable;controlling, using a controller, a plurality of components of the elevator system, wherein controlling comprises operating at least one of the battery, an elevator car, a drive unit, and a brake;determining, using the controller, a run profile of the elevator car in response to a selected deceleration;operating, using the controller, the elevator car in response to the run profile determined; anddetermining, using the controller, an actual velocity of the elevator car.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, using the controller, an actual electrical current of the drive unit when the actual velocity is not less than a selected velocity; andadjusting, using the controller, the run profile when the actual electrical current is above a selected electrical current.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, using the controller, an actual electrical current of the drive unit when the actual velocity is not less than a selected velocity; andmaintaining, using the controller, the run profile when the actual electrical current is not above a selected electrical current.4. ...

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Номер записи: 64
24-02-2022 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20220055860A1
Автор: Hasegawa Hideo, KOMAMINE Satoshi, TANAKA Yurika
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An information processing apparatus includes a controller configured to predict a state of congestion of an elevator installed in a building and generate, based on the predicted state of congestion, a proposal message to propose a departure time for the building to a user planning to travel to the building. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising a controller configured to:predict a state of congestion of an elevator installed in a building; andgenerate, based on the predicted state of congestion, a proposal message to propose a departure time for the building to a user planning to travel to the building.2. The information processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to transmit the proposal message to a terminal apparatus of the user.3. The information processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to predict the state of congestion of the elevator based on an event that takes place in the building and/or a history of a past state of congestion of the elevator.4. The information processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to generate a vehicle dispatch command instructing that a vehicle be dispatched to the user by the departure time.5. The information processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to:acquire action data on the user;predict the departure time of the user for the building based on the action data;predict an arrival time to the building based on the predicted departure time;predict a state of congestion of the elevator at the predicted arrival time; andgenerate the proposal message based on the state of congestion of the elevator at the arrival time.6. The information processing apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the controller is configured to generate the proposal message to propose changing the departure time when the controller determines that the state of congestion of the elevator at the arrival time is equal to or greater than a ...

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Номер записи: 65
06-02-2020 дата публикации

SUPER GROUP ARCHITECTURE WITH ADVANCED BUILDING WIDE DISPATCHING LOGIC - DISTRIBUTED GROUP ARCHITECTURE

Номер: US20200039783A1
Автор: Stanley Jannah A., Williams Daniel S.
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A method of operating a dispatcher of an elevator group of a building elevator system having a plurality of elevator systems organized into multiple elevator groups including: receiving an elevator call, the elevator call including a desired destination; transmitting elevator status data from the elevator group to one or more other elevator groups of the building elevator system; receiving elevator status data from each of the one or more other elevator groups of the building elevator system; determining a verdict depicting whether an elevator car of the elevator group is best to serve the elevator call in response to the elevator status data of each of the one or more other elevator groups of the building elevator system; and calling an elevator car in response to the verdict. 1. A method of operating a dispatcher of an elevator group of a building elevator system having a plurality of elevator systems organized into multiple elevator groups , the method comprising:receiving an elevator call, the elevator call including a desired destination;transmitting elevator status data from the elevator group to one or more other elevator groups of the building elevator system;receiving elevator status data from each of the one or more other elevator groups of the building elevator system;determining a verdict depicting whether an elevator car of the elevator group is best to serve the elevator call in response to the elevator status data of each of the one or more other elevator groups of the building elevator system; andcalling an elevator car in response to the verdict.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein calling an elevator car in response to the verdict further comprises:transmitting the verdict to a redirector of the building elevator system, wherein the redirector is configured to call an elevator car in response to the verdict.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elevator call is routed from the redirector that received the elevator call.4. The method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 66
24-02-2022 дата публикации

NON-INTRUSIVE INTERNET OF THINGS CONTROL APPARATUS AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20220057884A1
Автор: LIN Chang-Hsiao
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A non-intrusive IoT control apparatus is disposed on the control apparatus with digital buttons or touch panels, and can include an input module, a processing module, a control device, a detecting module, and an output module. The input module receives a first control signal. The processing module generates a second control signal according to the first control signal when electrically receiving the first control signal. The control device performs an action of pressing a control button of the control apparatus with digital buttons or touch panels according to the second control signal when receiving the second control signal. The detecting module detects an action of pressing at least one control button. The output module generates a successful-pressing signal when the control device presses the at least one control button successfully. 1. A non-intrusive Internet of Things (IoT) control apparatus , being disposed on a control apparatus with digital buttons or touch panels for controlling at least one control button in a control button area of the control apparatus with digital buttons or touch panels , the non-intrusive IoT control apparatus comprising:an input module, being configured to receive a first control signal;a processing module, being electrically connected to the input module, and being configured to generate a second control signal according to the first control signal when receiving the first control signal; anda control device, being electrically connected to the processing module, and being configured to perform an action of pressing the at least one control button of the control apparatus with digital buttons or touch panels according to the second control signal when receiving the second control signal.2. The non-intrusive IoT control apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a detecting module, being electrically connected to the processing module, and being configured to detect the action of pressing the at least one control button.3. The non- ...

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Номер записи: 67
18-02-2021 дата публикации

ROUTE PLANNING ON THE BASIS OF EXPECTED PASSENGER NUMBER

Номер: US20210047144A1
Автор: Finschi Lukas
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In an elevator System with a destination call control device, a first destination call being input on a floor by a first passenger at a first point in time is evaluated in order to determine first call information comprising data on a call input floor and/or a destination floor. The first call information determines if a number of additional passengers are to be assigned to the first destination call resulting in an additional space requirement in an elevator car handling the first destination call. Information on the additional space requirement is generated if a number of additional passengers are to be assigned to the first destination call. If this is the case, the first destination call is allocated with the aid of an allocation algorithm by using information on the additional space requirement in order to transport the first passenger from the call input floor to the destination floor. 1. A method for operating an elevator system in a building , wherein the elevator system comprises a destination call control device and an elevator car , which can travel between floors of the building and has a defined passenger capacity , the method comprising:evaluating a first destination call being input on a floor by a first passenger at a first point in time in order to determine first call information from the first destination call, wherein the first call information contains data on a call input floor or a destination floor;using the first call information for determining if a number of additional passengers are to be assigned to the first destination call, wherein the number of additional passengers results in an additional space requirement in an elevator car handling the first destination call;generating information on the additional space requirement if a number of additional passengers are to be assigned to the first destination call; andif a number of additional passengers are to be assigned to the first destination call, allocating the first destination call ...

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Номер записи: 68
15-02-2018 дата публикации

CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELEVATORS

Номер: US20180044132A1
Автор: Fauconnet Aurelien
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Elevator control system including an elevator car, an elevator controller, and an occupancy detection system configured to detect an occupancy level within the elevator car, the occupancy detection system comprising at least one camera. The elevator controller and the occupancy detection system are configured control the elevator car to prevent additional passengers from entering the elevator car when the occupancy detection system detects an occupancy level above a predetermined threshold. 1. An elevator control system comprising:an elevator car;an elevator controller; andan occupancy detection system configured to detect an occupancy level within the elevator car, the occupancy detection system comprising at least one camera,wherein the elevator controller and the occupancy detection system control the elevator car to prevent additional passengers from entering the elevator car when the occupancy detection system detects an occupancy level above a predetermined threshold.2. The elevator control system of claim 1 , wherein the occupancy detection system comprises at least one detector mounted in the elevator car.3. The elevator control system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one detector comprises a camera.4. The elevator control system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one detector is mounted to at least one of an elevator wall or an elevator ceiling.5. The elevator control system of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined threshold is a value of 50% or greater of occupancy of the elevator car.6. The elevator control system of claim 1 , wherein the occupancy detection system captures a reference image of the elevator car and compares currently captured images with the reference image to determine the occupancy level.7. The elevator control system of claim 1 , wherein preventing additional passengers from entering the elevator car comprises at least one of (i) prevent the elevator car from stopping at any landings where a potential passenger has requested an elevator ...

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Номер записи: 69
03-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING ELEVATOR LOAD SETTINGS

Номер: US20220063956A1
Автор: APPANA, JR. Amarnauth
Принадлежит: Appana Industries LLC

A method of adjusting a load setting of an elevator car that includes receiving one or more load measurements associated with the elevator car and determining a maximum load of the elevator car from the one or more load measurements. The method further includes generating a modified load setting for the elevator car based on the maximum load and replacing the load setting of the elevator car with the modified load setting.

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Номер записи: 70
03-03-2022 дата публикации

ROPELESS ELEVATOR BUILDING TO BUILDING MOBILITY SYSTEM

Номер: US20220063958A1
Автор: Bhaskar Kiron, Roberts Randy
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A system for moving an elevator car between locations including: a propulsion system configured to move the elevator car through an elevator shaft; and an elevator car mobility system configured to move an elevator car from a first location to a second location, the elevator car mobility system including: an elevator containment slot to receive the elevator car and the propulsion system of the elevator car when the elevator containment slot is aligned with the elevator shaft.

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Номер записи: 71
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Method For Assisting Restricted Or Handicapped People, And Apparatuses For Performing Same

Номер: US20170048383A1
Автор: Gernot Hillier, Marion Deveaud, Thomas Henties
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A method is disclosed for assisting limited or handicapped persons wherein an infrastructure unit periodically transmits a signal with an auxiliary function offer from the infrastructure unit, wherein a mobile communication unit, which is situated close to the infrastructure unit, of the limited or handicapped person receives the signal with the auxiliary function offer and takes a use authorization certificate as a basis for forming a signal with an auxiliary function request and returns it to the infrastructure unit, and wherein the infrastructure unit provides at least one auxiliary function for the limited or handicapped person in accordance with the auxiliary function request. This may assist limited or handicapped persons with the auxiliary functions suitable for them in the region of infrastructure elements, e.g., escalators, revolving doors and lifts, in a simple and inexpensive manner, with misuse largely being precluded.

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Номер записи: 72
14-02-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATOR AND ACCESS SYSTEM

Номер: US20190047817A1
Автор: KORHONEN Pekka, SALMIKUUKKA Jukka, VARELIUS Ari, VOUTILAINEN Teppo
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to an elevator and access system of an environment comprising at least one elevator group with at least one elevator car movable along a vertical pathway and an elevator control being connected with an access control of the environment, which system further comprises at least one access door to the environment, which access door has a door lock controlled by the access control, whereby in connection with the access door a first access I/O device controlling the door lock is located, which device is configured to communicate with the access control. which system further comprises at least one access controlled delivery locker, having a locker hatch with a hatch lock, whereby in connection with the locker hatch a second access I/O device controlling the hatch lock is located, which device is configured to communicate with the access control, whereby the elevator control and/or the access control is/are connected with a public communication network, via which the access control is configured to communicate with at least one first mobile phone holding access rights in the environment, whereby the first mobile phone is configured to communicate with the access control either to unlock the door lock and the hatch lock or to forward access data for the first and second access door I/O devices to a delivery communication device for unlocking the door lock and the hatch lock. 2. System according to claim 1 , wherein the first mobile phone is configured to issue an access request to the access control which access request comprises the ID of the delivery communication device claim 1 , whereupon the access control forwards to the communication device ID access data for the first and second access I/O devices.3. System according to claim 2 , wherein the first and second access I/O devices comprise an input device for access data and that the access data is forwarded to the delivery communication device via the access control.4. System according to claim 2 ...

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Номер записи: 73
25-02-2021 дата публикации

CONTROL OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20210053794A1
Автор: SIIKONEN Marja-Liisa, SORSA Janne
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to an elevator system comprising: a plurality of elevator sub-systems and a group controller configured to control the plurality of the elevator sub-systems, wherein the group controller is configured to: determine an efficiency of the elevator system; and control, in accordance with the efficiency of the elevator system, at least one elevator sub-system to serve elevator calls at different zones from at least one other elevator sub-system. The invention also relates to a method, a group controller and a computer program product. 1. An elevator system comprising:a plurality of elevator sub-systems, each elevator sub-system comprising at least one elevator car arranged to travel in a loop path comprising a first vertical section and a second vertical section connected to each other with two horizontal sections, wherein the at least one elevator car is configured to travel upwards in the first vertical section of the loop path and downwards in the second vertical section of the loop path,a group controller configured to control the plurality of the elevator sub-systems,wherein the group controller is configured to:determine an efficiency of the elevator system, andcontrol, in accordance with the efficiency of the elevator system, at least one elevator sub-system to serve elevator calls at different zones from at least one other elevator sub-system.2. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the group controller is configured to determine the efficiency of the elevator system by:determining a value for each zone, the value representing an efficiency of the elevator system with respect to the zone,comparing each of the determined values to a corresponding reference value, andsetting a detection result to represent the efficiency of the elevator system with respect o each zone.3. The elevator system of claim 2 , wherein the corresponding reference value is one of the following: a common reference value for all zones claim 2 , a dedicated ...

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Номер записи: 74
25-02-2021 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR AND CONSTRUCTION-TIME ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD

Номер: US20210053798A1
Автор: Hagström Emil, Mäkimattila Simo
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An elevator car includes a first floor for delimiting a transport space above it, and a second floor for delimiting a second transport space above it. One of the first and second floors is a displaceable floor, the elevator car being shiftable between a double-decker-state and a single decker-state by displacing the displaceable floor. A construction-time elevator arrangement and a method for elevator use during construction of a building, which implement the elevator car, are also disclosed. 1. An elevator car comprising;a first floor for delimiting a first transport space above the first floor; anda second floor for delimiting a second transport space abovewherein one of the first floor and the second floor is a displaceable floor, the elevator car being shiftable between a double-decker-state and a single-decker-state by displacing the displaceable floor.2. The elevator car according to claim 1 , wherein in said double-decker-state claim 1 , the first floor and the second floor are horizontal and at a vertical distance from each other claim 1 , each said first floor and said second floor having there above the first transport space and the second transport space claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , for receiving a load to be transported.3. The elevator car according to claim 1 , wherein in said double-decker-state claim 1 , each said first transport space and said second transport space is delimited by a ceiling.4. The elevator car according to claim 1 , wherein the first transport space and the second transport space can be merged by displacing the displaceable floor such that a higher third transport space is formed.5. The elevator car according to claim 1 , wherein the elevator car comprises a cabin box comprising a ceiling claim 1 , andwherein the first floor forms a bottom floor of the cabin box, andwherein the second floor between the first floor and the ceiling separates an interior of the cabin box into two transport spaces, the two transport spaces being one ...

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Номер записи: 75
13-02-2020 дата публикации

Destination calls across multiple elevator groups

Номер: US20200048031A1
Автор: BVSP Ravichand GANGISETTI, Rajinikanth Pusala
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An elevator system includes a first elevator group controller configured to control a first elevator car of a first elevator group; a second elevator group controller configured to control a second elevator car of a second elevator group, the second elevator group controller in bi-directional communication with the first elevator group controller; a destination entry device configured to receive a destination call from a passenger, the destination call identifying a source floor and a destination floor; at least one of the first elevator group controller and the second elevator group controller determining that a journey from the source floor to the destination floor requires a first phase utilizing the first elevator group and a second phase utilizing the second elevator group; at least one of the first elevator group controller and the second elevator group controller allocating the first elevator car and allocating the second elevator car.

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Номер записи: 76
13-02-2020 дата публикации

ENHANCING THE TRANSPORT CAPACITY OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20200048032A1
Автор: Del Rio Fernando, Monzon Andres
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An elevator system () comprises a hoistway () extending between a plurality of landings (); an elevator car () configured for moving along the hoistway () between the plurality of landings (); a load/weight sensor () configured for detecting the load of the elevator car (); a speed detector () configured for detecting the speed of the elevator car (); and an elevator safety system. The elevator safety system comprises a safety gear () configured for stopping, upon activation, any movement of the elevator car (); and an electronic safety controller () configured for activating the safety gear () when the detected speed of the elevator car () exceeds a set speed limit. The electronic safety controller () is configured for setting the speed limit as a function of the load detected by the load/weight sensor (). 12. An elevator system () comprising:{'b': 4', '8', '8', '8, 'i': a', 'b', 'c, 'a hoistway () extending between a plurality of landings (, , );'}{'b': 60', '4', '8', '8', '8, 'i': a', 'b', 'c, 'an elevator car () configured for moving along the hoistway () between the plurality of landings (, , );'}{'b': 44', '60, 'a load/weight sensor () configured for detecting the load and/or weight of the elevator car ();'}{'b': 34', '60, 'a speed detector () configured for detecting the speed of the elevator car (); and'} [{'b': 20', '60, 'a safety gear () configured for stopping, upon activation, any movement of the elevator car (); and'}, {'b': 30', '20', '60, 'an electronic safety controller () configured for activating the safety gear () when the detected speed of the elevator car () exceeds a set speed limit;'}, {'b': 30', '44, 'wherein the electronic safety controller () is configured for setting the speed limit as a function of the load and/or weight detected by the load/weight sensor ().'}], 'an elevator safety system comprising22. The elevator system () according to claim 1 ,{'b': 30', '60', '4, 'wherein the safety controller () is configured for setting the speed ...

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Номер записи: 77
13-02-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR PASSENGER INTERFACE INCLUDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FEATURES

Номер: US20200048035A1
Автор: Atla Naveen, Chinthapalli Sreedhar, Dayasagar Putla Vasudev
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A method for making elevator service requests. The method includes determining a destination requested by a passenger responsive to a passenger touching an appropriate portion of a touch screen of a passenger interface device configured to allow a passenger to indicate a request for elevator service by touching the screen, an assistance up button and an assistance down button near the touch screen, determining that the assistance up button or the assistance down button is being pressed, and determining a destination requested by a passenger responsive to a passenger manipulating the assistance up button or the assistance down button and then subsequently manipulating the assistance up button and assistance down button. 1. A method of facilitating an elevator service request from at least one passenger , the method comprising:determining a destination requested by a passenger responsive to a passenger touching an appropriate portion of a touch screen of a passenger interface device configured to allow a passenger to indicate a request for elevator service by touching the screen, an assistance up button and an assistance down button near the touch screen;determining that the assistance up button or the assistance down button is being pressed; anddetermining a destination requested by a passenger responsive to a passenger manipulating the assistance up button or the assistance down button and then subsequently manipulating the assistance up button and assistance down button.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining if the assistance up button or the assistance down button has been pressed and released;causing an audible announcement or visual display of a plurality of possible destinations to be provided to the passenger from the device; andprompting the passenger to press the assistance up button or assistance down button a second time when the passenger hears an audible announcement or sees the visual display of the passenger's desired destination ...

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Номер записи: 78
13-02-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CALLS FROM A WEARABLE BASED ON HEALTH PROFILE

Номер: US20200048036A1
Автор: Ladi Srinivasa Rao
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A method of health profile based elevator calls is provided. The method is implemented by a system comprising an elevator. The system is in communication with a mobile device of a user. The system determines a distance between a lobby respective to the at least one elevator and the mobile device and acquires a health profile of the user from the mobile device. The system, then, determines a travel time based on the distance and the health profile. Next, the system executes an elevator call for the elevator with respect to the travel time. 1. A method of health profile based elevator calls implemented by a system comprising at least one elevator , the system being in communication with a mobile device of a user , the method comprising:determining, by the system, a distance between a lobby respective to the at least one elevator and the mobile device;acquiring, by the system, a health profile of the user from the mobile device;determining, by the system, a travel time based on the distance and the health profile; andexecuting, by the system, an elevator call for the at least one elevator with respect to the travel time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the system automatically detects the mobile device via one or more location technologies comprising a geo-fence of the system.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the system directly receives an elevator call from the mobile device via one or more communication networks comprising a building local area network and a cellular network.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the system provides an elevator assignment and an arrival time to the mobile device for display to the user.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the system continually monitors a travel progress of the mobile device after executing the elevator call.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the system modifies the elevator call with respect to the travel progress of the mobile device.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the system executes the elevator call after a ...

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Номер записи: 79
22-02-2018 дата публикации

Elevator Car With Door System

Номер: US20180050887A1
Автор: Hall David R., Priddis Andrew, Priddis Eimi, Priddis Jackson
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The invention is an elevator car, with a door system, for with a bottom-driven elevator, where it does not play a structural role in lifting, but provides aesthetics and safety to the passengers. The elevator car comprises lightweight materials. The car comprises a frame and a door system. The door system comprises at least one elevator door and at least one pulley system. The pulley system is attached to the frame and the elevator door is attached to the pulley system, such that the elevator door rotates horizontally around the frame when the pulley system is engaged. The elevator door comprises a pliable material, such as ballistic nylon. The elevator car can have one, two, three, or four door openings, including two adjacent door openings. Finally, the system may also include at least one light curtain that transmits signals to an elevator control system. 1. An elevator car comprising:a frame, comprising interconnected vertical supports and horizontal supports, the vertical supports defining car walls, the horizontal supports defining a car floor and a car ceiling; and at least one pulley system attached to the horizontal supports and extending around the perimeter of the car; and', 'at least one elevator door, the at least one elevator door comprising a pliable material, and the at least one elevator door attached to the at least one pulley system, such that the at least one elevator door rotates horizontally around the frame when the at least one pulley system is engaged., 'a door system comprising2. The elevator car of claim 1 , wherein the at least one elevator door opens to expose a door opening on one side of the elevator car.3. The elevator of claim 1 , wherein the at least one elevator door opens to expose door openings on two sides of the elevator car.4. The elevator of claim 1 , wherein the at least one elevator door opens to expose door openings on two adjacent sides of the elevator car.5. The elevator of claim 1 , wherein the at the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 80
22-02-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTANT GESTURE-BASED CONTROL USING A NETWORK OF SENSORS ACROSS THE BUILDING

Номер: US20180052520A1
Автор: Amores Llopis Jaume, Finn Alan Matthew, Hsu Arthur
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A gesture-based interaction system for communication with an equipment-based system includes a sensor device and a signal processing unit. The sensor device is configured to capture at least one scene of a user to monitor for at least one gesture of a plurality of possible gestures, conducted by the user, and output a captured signal. The signal processing unit includes a processor configured to execute recognition software and a storage medium configured to store pre-defined gesture data. The signal processing unit is configured to receive the captured signal, process the captured signal by at least comparing the captured signal to the pre-defined gesture data for determining if at least one gesture of the plurality of possible gestures are portrayed in the at least one scene, and output a command signal associated with the at least one gesture to the equipment-based system. 1. A gesture-based interaction system for communicating with an equipment-based system comprising:a sensor device configured to capture at least one scene of a user to monitor for at least one gesture of a plurality of possible gestures conducted by the user and output a captured signal; and a processor configured to execute recognition software,', 'a storage medium configured to store pre-defined gesture data, and', 'wherein the signal processing unit is configured to receive the captured signal, process the captured signal by at least comparing the captured signal to the pre-defined gesture data for determining if at least one gesture of the plurality of possible gestures are portrayed in the at least one scene, and output a command signal associated with the at least one gesture to the equipment-based system., 'a signal processing unit including2. The gesture-based interaction system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of possible gestures includes conventional sign language applied by the hearing impaired claim 1 , and associated with the pre-defined gesture data.3. The gesture- ...

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Номер записи: 81
15-05-2014 дата публикации

Method, call-giving device, elevator system and computer program product

Номер: US20140131142A1
Автор: Jarmo Parkkinen, Jussi Hiltunen, Kim BERGMAN, Otto MIETTINEN, Tommi SALONEN
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

A method for giving a destination call to the control system of an elevator system is provided, in which method one or more predetermined departure floor-destination floor pairs are presented on the touch-sensitive display of a destination call-giving device having a touch-sensitive display, in which each pair identifies for the user one predetermined departure floor and one predetermined destination floor, and the departure floor-destination floor pair selected by the user is determined on the basis of a touch detected with the touch-sensitive display, and a destination call signal is sent to the control system of the elevator system, which signal identifies the departure floor and the destination floor of the departure floor-destination floor pair selected by the user. A call-giving device, an elevator system and a computer program product are provided to implement the aforementioned method.

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Номер записи: 82
10-03-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATION OF ELEVATORS AND OTHER DEVICES

Номер: US20220073316A1
Автор: Adifon Leandre, Bianchi Nino Mario, Ceriani Marco Maria, Ferraro Alessandro, Mozzato Luciano
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Embodiments of systems and methods for digital control of elevator and other access gateways are described herein. More specifically, embodiments comprise systems and methods for retrofitting or outfitting elevator systems with digital control systems that can be universally applied to virtually every manufacturer's elevator systems. 1. An independent system for upgrading an existing elevator system in a structure , wherein{'claim-text': ['a plurality of first floor devices with separate first floor devices positioned respectively on individual floors of the structure and each first floor device configured to receive elevator passenger call inputs;', 'a first elevator car control input panel', 'a first elevator vertical position sensing system;', 'a first elevator controller which receives signals corresponding to passenger call inputs from the first floor devices; which receives signals corresponding to passenger floor destination inputs from the car control input panel; and which controls travel and safety operations of the elevator; and', 'a first communication system providing communications between the plurality of first floor devices and the first elevator controller;'], '#text': 'the existing elevator system comprises:'}{'claim-text': ['a second elevator car device attached to the elevator car and configured to receive elevator passenger floor destination inputs;', {'claim-text': ['process received signals corresponding to elevator passenger call inputs, passenger floor destination inputs, and elevator vertical position data from the second elevator vertical position sensing system and generate an elevator car travel itinerary based on the processed signals; and', 'generate command signals for transmission to the first elevator controller to cause the first elevator controller to provide elevator car service conforming to the generated elevator car travel itinerary; and', 'dispatch the generated command signals to be communicated to the first elevator ...

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Номер записи: 83
13-02-2020 дата публикации

WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATION IN A SYSTEM

Номер: US20200052929A1
Автор: Pahlke Derk Oscar
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A communication system and method to be used in a system having a plurality of sensors and/or controllers. The communication system comprises a main gateway (GW) connected to a first controller of the system, the main GW wirelessly connectable to a management center of the system via the Internet or a cloud system, and at least one satellite GW connected to at least one second controller of the system, the at least one satellite GW connected to the main GW via a wireless local area network (WLAN). 1. A communication system to be used in a system having a plurality of sensors and/or controllers , the communication system comprising:{'b': 20', '10', '20', '50', '40, 'i': a', 'a, 'a main gateway (GW, ) connected to a first controller () of the system, the main GW () connectable to a management center () of the system via the Internet or a cloud system (); and'}{'b': 20', '20', '30', '30', '7', '7', '20', '20', '20, 'i': b', 'e', 'a', 'g', 'a', 'b', 'b', 'e', 'a, 'at least one satellite GW (-) connected to at least one second controller (-, , ) of the system, the at least one satellite GW (-) connected to the main GW () via a wireless local area network (WLAN).'}220202020fabe. The communication system according to claim 1 , further comprising an intermediate satellite GW () configured to wirelessly interconnect the main GW () and any of the at least one satellite GW (-).3202020abe. The communication system according to claim 1 , wherein the main GW () and the at least one satellite GW (-) are configured to perform edge computing.4. The communication system according to claim 1 , wherein the WLAN is any of a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) network or a Sub-1 GHz RF network.5303077agab. The communication system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one second controller (- claim 1 , claim 1 , ) includes a sensor which collects data relating to the system.620102020303077abeagab. The communication system according to claim 1 , wherein the connection between the main GW () ...

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Номер записи: 84
03-03-2016 дата публикации

CONTROL USING EXTERNAL DATA

Номер: US20160060076A1
Автор: Marvin Daryl J., Schroeder-Brumloop Helmut Lothar, Thebeau Ronnie E., Youker Jeremy
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Embodiments are directed to receiving, by a controller comprising a processor, data that is external to a conveyance device, processing, by the controller, the external data, and controlling, by the controller, the conveyance device based on the processed external data, wherein the external data comprises at least one of: security management data and emergency services data. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a controller comprising a processor, data that is external to a conveyance device;processing, by the controller, the external data; andcontrolling, by the controller, the conveyance device based on the processed external data,wherein the external data comprises at least one of: security management data and emergency services data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conveyance device comprises at least one of an elevator claim 1 , a dumbwaiter claim 1 , an escalator claim 1 , a moving sidewalk claim 1 , and a wheelchair lift.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the external data comprises transportation data.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:comparing, by the controller, the processed external data to at least one threshold.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:adjusting, by the controller, at least one parameter associated with an operation of the conveyance device when the processed external data exceeds the at least one threshold.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by the controller, data that is internal to the conveyance device; andprocessing, by the controller, the internal data,wherein the controlling of the conveyance device is based on the processed internal data.7. An apparatus comprising:at least one processor; and receive data that is external to an application environment;', 'process the external data; and', 'control an entity located within the application environment based on the processed external data,, 'memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause ...

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Номер записи: 85
01-03-2018 дата публикации

SAFETY DEVICE, ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20180057310A1
Автор: Zhang Jinzhong
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The present invention provides a safety device installed on a car frame of an elevator, and comprising a housing, an elastic element for providing a clamping force, and an engagement member adjacent to two sides of a guide rail, wherein the engagement member is provided with a sensor for measuring a spacing between the engagement member and a guiding face of the guide rail. The present invention further provides an elevator system provided with the above-described safety device and a control method for controlling the elevator system. The safety device according to the invention is able to accurately measure the distance between engagement parts and a guiding face of the guide rail in real time. 1. A safety device installed on a car frame of an elevator , and comprising a housing , an elastic element for providing a clamping force , and an engagement member adjacent to two sides of a guide rail , characterized in that the engagement member is provided with a sensor for measuring a spacing between the engagement member and a guiding face of the guide rail.2. The safety device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the engagement member comprises a paired first engagement part and a second engagement part adjacent to the two sides of the guide rail.3. The safety device according to claim 2 , characterized in that the sensor is located at the bottom of the first engagement part or the second engagement part.4. The safety device according to claim 2 , characterized in that the sensor is an inductive proximity sensor.5. The safety device according to claim 2 , characterized in that the first engagement part and the second engagement part are wedges or rollers.6. The safety device according to claim 2 , characterized in that the elastic element is a spring.7. The safety device according to claim 2 , characterized in that the first engagement part and the second engagement part are provided with a pattern on the side close to the guiding face of the guide rail.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 86
01-03-2018 дата публикации

BUILDING OCCUPANT EVACUATION

Номер: US20180057312A1
Автор: Collins James M., Hughes David M., Stanley Jannah A., Stranieri Paul A., Thebeau Ronnie E.
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An elevator system includes at least one elevator car movable between a plurality of landings. The elevator system is operable in an occupant evacuation operation mode. In the occupant evacuation operation mode, at least one safe room is associated with at least one of the plurality of landings. 1. An elevator system within a building comprising:at least one elevator car movable between a plurality of landings, wherein the elevator system is operable in an occupant evacuation operation mode, and in the occupant evacuation operation mode, at least one safe room is associated with at least one of the plurality of landings, the at least one safe room having a secondary purpose within the building when the elevator system is in a normal operating mode.2. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of safe rooms are associated with the plurality of landings.3. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of safe rooms are associated with one of the plurality of landings.4. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one safe room includes a user interface for placing a hall call to the elevator system.5. The elevator system according to claim 4 , wherein the user interface is capable of communicating a total number of occupants within the at least one safe room to the elevator system.6. The elevator system according to claim 4 , wherein the user interface is operable only when the elevator system is in the occupant evacuation operation mode.7. The elevator system according to claim 4 , wherein the user interface is dedicated interface solely for use with the elevator system.8. The elevator system according to claim 4 , wherein the user interface is a multipurpose item.9. The elevator system according to claim 8 , wherein the user interface is one of a computer and a smart device.10. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one safe room includes at least one indicator for providing a status ...

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Номер записи: 87
02-03-2017 дата публикации

ELECTROMAGNETIC PROPULSION SYSTEM HAVING A WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM

Номер: US20170057779A1
Автор: Dwari Suman, Hsu Arthur, Kshirsagar Parag M.
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An electromagnetic propulsion system includes a plurality of primary windings and a permanent magnet arranged to move with respect to the plurality of primary windings. A secondary winding of the system is disposed in a non-moving relationship with the permanent magnet. An excitation energy is applied to the plurality of primary windings for creating a magnetic field that includes a base component and low frequency harmonic components. The base component substantially contributes toward motion between the plurality of primary windings and the permanent magnet and the low frequency harmonic components substantially contributes toward generating an electro-motive force in the secondary winding based on displacement between the plurality of primary windings and the permanent magnet. 1. An electromagnetic propulsion system comprising:a plurality of primary windings;a permanent magnet arranged to move with respect to the plurality of primary windings;a secondary winding disposed in a non-moving relationship with the permanent magnet; andan excitation energy applied to the plurality of primary windings for creating a magnetic field including a base component and a low frequency harmonic components, and wherein the base component substantially contributes toward motion between the plurality of primary windings and the permanent magnet and the low frequency harmonic components substantially contributes toward generating an electro-motive force in the secondary winding based on displacement between the plurality of primary windings and the permanent magnet.2. The electromagnetic propulsion system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field includes a high frequency component that contributes toward generating the electro-motive force in the secondary winding and based on variation with respect to time.3. The electromagnetic propulsion system set forth in claim 2 , wherein the permanent magnet and the secondary winding are carried by an elevator car which is propelled ...

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Номер записи: 88
02-03-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INITIATING ELEVATOR SERVICE USING A COMMUNICATION BRIDGE

Номер: US20170057781A1
Автор: DePaola Peter
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A system and method of initiating service of an elevator system including an elevator control system in communication with at least one elevator fixture including a communication bridge, communication switch, the elevator fixture in further communication with a plurality of communication modules. The method includes operating a mobile device to receive a travel request, operating the mobile device to wirelessly transmit to the communication module a travel signal based on the travel request, operating the plurality of communication modules to wirelessly receive the travel signal and to wirelessly transmit the travel signal to the elevator fixture, operating the elevator fixture to wirelessly receive the travel signal and to transmit the travel signal to the elevator control system, and operating the elevator fixture to receive dispatch information from the elevator control system and wirelessly transmit the dispatch information to the plurality of communication modules. 2. The elevator system of claim 1 , further comprising a mobile device configured to wirelessly transmit the travel signal and wirelessly receive the dispatch information claim 1 , the mobile device in communication with the plurality of communication modules.3. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of communication modules are further located external of the building.4. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the elevator fixture comprises a communication bridge operably coupled to a communication switch.5. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the travel signal is indicative of at least one of a direction of travel and a destination floor.6. The elevator system of claim 4 , wherein the communication bridge comprises a BLUETOOTH LE transceiver.7. The elevator system of claim 4 , wherein the communication switch comprises an Ethernet switch.8. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the communication module comprises a BLUETOOTH LE transceiver.9. The elevator system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 89
04-03-2021 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20210061612A1
Автор: Hänninen Ari, HUOTARI Tommi, Koivisto Ari, Nousu Hannu, PURANEN Mikko, TYNI Tapio
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An elevator system includes: an elevator control; a plurality of individually movable elevator cars driving in an elevator runway system including at least one elevator runway, preferably at least two elevator runways, whereby the number of elevator cars is higher than the number of elevator runways in the runway system. The elevator cars are movable in the elevator runway system via at least one drive system. Each of the elevator cars is provided with an identifier. The elevator system includes at least one reader device for the identifier and a car handling module in the elevator control processing the information on the elevator cars and their identifiers in connection with their position in the elevator system. The elevator system includes elevator cars differing in at least one parameter (differing parameter). The memory of the elevator control includes car parameters of the cars in operation in the elevator system and the elevator control is configured to use the car parameters in the control of the elevator system. The identifier includes information at least about the differing parameter, and the car handling module is configured to put out of use the car parameters of an elevator car that is to be put out of operation and/or to introduce the car parameters of an elevator car which is to be put into operation. 1. An elevator system comprising:an elevator control;a plurality of individually movable elevator cars driving in an elevator runway system comprising at least one elevator runway, wherein the number of elevator cars is higher than the number of elevator runways in the runway system, the elevator cars are being movable in the elevator runway system via at least one drive system, and each of the elevator cars being provided with an identifier;at least one reader device for the identifier, anda car handling module in the elevator control processing the information on the elevator cars and their identifiers in connection with their position in the ...

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Номер записи: 90
20-02-2020 дата публикации

LAST-MINUTE HALL CALL REQUEST TO A DEPARTING CAB USING GESTURE

Номер: US20200055691A1
Автор: Vushakola Ranjith
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Provided are embodiments of a system and method for performing a last-minute hall call request to a departing cab using gestures. The embodiments include a sensing device that is in communication with a processor, wherein the sensing device is configured to monitor and detect a gesture from a potential passenger, and a processor configured to process video data received from the sensing device. The embodiments also include a video analyzer configured to predict a hall call request based at least in part on the gesture, and a controller is configured to control an operation of the system based at least in part on predicting the hall request. 1. A system comprising:a sensing device that is in communication with a processor, wherein the sensing device is configured to monitor and detect a gesture from a potential passenger;a processor configured to process video data received from the sensing device;a video analyzer configured to predict a hall call request based at least in part on the gesture;a controller configured to control an operation of the system based at least in part on predicting the hall request.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is an elevator controller configured to control an operation of an elevator car.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a multi-elevator system claim 1 , wherein the camera provides an input to control a plurality of elevator cars.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of elevator controllers are coupled to a central controller (CPIB) claim 3 , the CPIB is in communication with the processor to transmit a hall call request command to the plurality of elevator controllers to delay the departure of an elevator car of the plurality of elevators.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the video analyzer is configured to predict a hall call request based at least in part on the gesture data.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the video analyzer is configured to determine the gesture includes at least one of a ...

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Номер записи: 91
20-02-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM MANAGEMENT UTILIZING MACHINE LEARNING

Номер: US20200055692A1
Автор: Marpu Appalaraju, Sinha Anup
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Systems and methods for operating an elevator system are provided. Aspects includes receiving, by a processor, a call request for an elevator car in an elevator system. Receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors associated with the elevator car, wherein the plurality of sensors are configured to collect sensor data from one or more predefined areas associated with the elevator car. Determining an occupancy level in the elevator car based on a feature vector, generated by a machine learning model, comprising a plurality of features extracted from the sensor data and operating, by the processor, the elevator car based at least in part on the occupancy level. 1. An elevator system comprising:an elevator car;a plurality of sensors associated with the elevator car, wherein the plurality of sensors are configured to collect sensor data from one or more predefined areas associated with the elevator car; and receive a call request for the elevator car;', 'receive sensor data from the plurality of sensors;, 'a controller coupled to a memory, the controller configured to 'operate the elevator car based at least in part on the occupancy level.', 'determine an occupancy level in the elevator car based on a feature vector, generated by a machine learning model, comprising a plurality of features extracted from the sensor data; and'}2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the call request is received from a hall call device receiving a user input.3. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the call request is received from a user device.4. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein operating the elevator car based at least in part on the occupancy level comprises:comparing the occupancy level to an occupancy threshold; andbased on a determination that the occupancy level is above the occupancy threshold, declining the call request for the elevator car.5. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein operating the elevator car based at least in part on the occupancy level ...

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Номер записи: 92
20-02-2020 дата публикации

Elevator-operating interface device, elevator system and methods of operation

Номер: US20200055694A1
Автор: Muthupillai Mathan, Sokolov Maksim
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An elevator-operating interface device has circuitry adapted to receive commands over a wireless communications link, processing circuitry to process those commands, and actuator devices responsive to outputs of the processing circuitry to operate desired elevator control buttons. 1. An elevator-operating interface device comprising circuitry adapted to receive commands over a wireless communications link , processing circuitry to process those commands , and actuator devices responsive to outputs of the processing circuitry to operate desired elevator control buttons.2. The interface device according to claim 1 , wherein the elevator control buttons comprise floor buttons.3. The interface device according to claim 2 , wherein the elevator control buttons comprise a door hold button.4. The interface device according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator devices are servo actuators.5. The interface device according to claim 1 , further comprising a GSM modem for receiving command signals and for providing input signals related thereto to the processing circuitry as said commands.6. The interface device according to claim 1 , comprising sensing circuitry adapted to determine whether elevator doors are open or closed.7. The interface device according to claim 1 , further comprising transmitting circuitry responsive to door open signals to transmit information to a device disposed outside the elevator car to indicate to the device that entry into the elevator car is possible.8. The interface device according to claim 1 , comprising a housing with user-operable means adapted to enable a user to select a desired destination floor claim 1 , the user operable means being adapted to provide actuation signals to actuator devices corresponding to the desired destination floor.9. An elevator system claim 1 , the system comprising an elevator car and a robot claim 1 , the elevator car being adapted to move between floors of a structure claim 1 , the elevator car comprising a control ...

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Номер записи: 93
28-02-2019 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE SPLIT GROUP ELEVATOR OPERATION

Номер: US20190062102A1
Автор: Simcik Paul A.
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Embodiments herein relate to an elevator system of a facility with multiple floors. The elevator system can comprise elevator cars and an elevator controller. The elevator controller includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores computer program instructions executable by the processor to cause the elevator system to determine a current utilization of the elevator system, automatically activate an adaptive split group operation on a per floor basis when the current utilization of the elevator system is greater than a threshold utilization of the elevator system, and dispatch the elevator cars under the adaptive split group operation in accordance with elevator calls. 1. An elevator system of a facility with multiple floors , the elevator system comprising:a plurality of elevator cars; andan elevator controller comprising a memory and a processor, the memory storing computer program instructions executable by the processor to cause the elevator system to:determining a current utilization of the elevator system,automatically activating an adaptive split group operation on a per floor basis when the current utilization of the elevator system is greater than a threshold utilization of the elevator system, anddispatching the plurality of elevator cars under the adaptive split group operation in accordance with one or more elevator calls.2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the elevator system assigns each of plurality of elevator cars to two or more groups in response to the automatic activation of the adaptive split group operation.3. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the adaptive split group operation being activated on the per floor basis comprises:determining a high traffic floor of a plurality of floors based on the current utilization of the elevator system for the high traffic floor being greater than the threshold utilization while maintaining a remaining set of the plurality of floors under a full group operation.4. The elevator system of ...

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Номер записи: 94
28-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ABSOLUTE POSITION OF A MOVING TRAVEL UNIT OF A STATIONARY TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Номер: US20190062104A1
Автор: AHSAINE Said
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Methods for determining an absolute position of a moving travel unit of a stationary transport system, the travel unit movable along a travel path inside the system. The travel unit is driven by at least one linear motor along the path. The linear motor is a synchronous motor including a plurality of stator units installed along the travel path configured to provide a magnetic field traveling along the travel path. At least one rotor unit is attached to the travel unit and is configured to be driven along the travel path by the traveling magnetic field. Wherein respectively by analysis of regulating parameters of a vector regulation of the linear motor an active stator unit is determined from the plurality, which presently provides the magnetic field driving the rotor unit and a relative position of the rotor unit in relation to the active stator unit is computed. 110.-. (canceled)11. A method for determining an absolute position of a moving travel unit of a stationary transport system , the travel unit being movable along a travel path inside the transport system ,wherein the travel unit is driven by at least one linear motor along the travel path, a plurality of stator units installed along the travel path and configured to provide a magnetic field traveling along the travel path,', 'at least one rotor unit attached to the travel unit and configured to be driven along the travel path by the traveling magnetic field, the method including:, 'wherein the linear motor is embodied as a synchronous motor, the linear motor, comprising determine which of the plurality of stator units is active and provides the magnetic field driving the rotor unit, and', 'compute a relative position of the rotor unit in relation to the active stator unit., 'analyzing regulating parameters of a vector regulation of the linear motor to12. The method of claim 11 , including determining the absolute position of the travel unit by adding an absolute position of the active stator unit to the ...

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Номер записи: 95
28-02-2019 дата публикации

REMOTE CALL & MOBILE ACCESS EXTENSION FOR CONTROLLING AN ELEVATOR OR A DOOR KEY

Номер: US20190062107A1
Автор: SALMIKUUKKA Jukka
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An apparatus and a method are disclosed by which it is determined whether a receiver has received an object identifier, and wherein, in case the receiver has received the object identifier, entry control information is created based on the object identifier, and in case the receiver has not received the object identifier, the entry control information is created based on default information. 1. An apparatus comprising:a receiver for receiving identifiers; anda controller, to determine whether the receiver has received an object identifier;', 'to create, in case the receiver has received the object identifier, entry control information based on the object identifier; and', 'to create, in case the receiver has not received the object identifier, the entry control information based on default information., 'wherein the controller is configured2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is or is part of a mobile device claim 1 , and the apparatus further comprises:a transmitter for sending the created entry control information to an elevator control system or a door key control system.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is or is part of an elevator control system or a door key control system claim 1 , andwherein the receiver is configured to receive a user identifier, wherein the controller is configured to determine, in case the receiver has received the user identifier, whether the receiver has received the object identifier.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to determine whether the user identifier and the object identifier correspond to each other.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the entry control information comprises destination indication information for an elevator claim 1 , and to create default destination indication information as the entry control information when no object identifier is received; and', 'to create object related destination indication ...

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Номер записи: 96
17-03-2022 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CALL ALLOCATION

Номер: US20220081252A1
Автор: Berg Kimmo, KOKKALA Juho, KUUSINEN Juha-Matti, Ruokokoski Mirko, SORSA Janne
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A method for elevator call allocations in an elevator group of an elevator system includes applying statistical traffic forecasts modelling future passenger arrivals in the elevator system; receiving an indication of at least one elevator call; generating, for a fixed parameter, a set of scenarios based on the statistical traffic forecasts; determining a quality attribute for each candidate allocation policy of a set of candidate allocation policies by simulating, for each candidate allocation policy, the set of scenarios according to the candidate allocation policy in a current elevator call allocation situation in the elevator system; selecting a candidate allocation policy based on the quality attributes associated with the candidate allocation policies; and allocating the at least one elevator call to at least one elevator in the elevator group according to the selected candidate allocation policy. 1. A method for elevator call allocations in an elevator group of an elevator system , the method comprising:applying statistical traffic forecasts modelling future passenger arrivals in the elevator system;receiving an indication of at least one elevator call;generating, for a fixed parameter, a set of scenarios based on the statistical traffic forecasts;determining a quality attribute for each candidate allocation policy of a set of candidate allocation policies by simulating, for each candidate allocation policy, the set of scenarios according to the candidate allocation policy in a current elevator call allocation situation in the elevator system;selecting a candidate allocation policy based on the quality attributes associated with the candidate allocation policies; andallocating the at least one elevator call to at least one elevator in the elevator group according to the selected candidate allocation policy.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:determining, based on the simulating, for each candidate allocation policy, an intermediate quality ...

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Номер записи: 97
12-03-2015 дата публикации

Elevator passenger interface including images for requesting additional space allocation

Номер: US20150068848A1
Автор: Jannah A. Stanley, Matthew Joyce, Michael P. Flynn, Tarique Faruki, Vijay Jayachandran
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An exemplary elevator destination entry system includes a passenger interface device that presents a visual representation of at least one item that will accompany a passenger on an elevator car. The passenger interface allows the passenger to select the visual representation. A controller is configured to receive indications of passenger requests for elevator service and an indication from the passenger interface device regarding a selected visual representation. The controller determines an amount of space within an elevator car required to accommodate the item based on predetermined space information corresponding to the selected visual representation. The controller assigns a car to a passenger request based on a determination that the assigned car will have adequate space to accommodate the passenger and the item.

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Номер записи: 98
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Systems and methods for operation of elevators and other devices

Номер: US20220081254A1
Автор: Alessandro Ferraro, Leandre Adifon, Luciano Mozzato, Marco Maria Ceriani, Nino Mario Bianchi
Принадлежит: Individual

Embodiments of systems and methods for digital control of elevator and other access gateways are described herein. More specifically, embodiments comprise systems and methods for retrofitting or outfitting elevator systems with digital control systems that can be universally applied to virtually every manufacturer's elevator systems.

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Номер записи: 99
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Retrofit Voice Activated Elevator Control System

Номер: US20220081255A1
Автор: Gielarowski, Gielarowski Stephen J., JR. Stephen J.
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Disclosed is a retrofit voice actuated system configured to be coupled to an existing system for controlling the movement of an elevator car between floors of a multi-floor structure. The existing system includes at least one hall push button on each floor accessible to the elevator car, a car operating panel in the elevator car including, for each floor, at least one car push button including a switching element associated with the push button, and an elevator control system responsive to the activation of the hall push button or the car push button for one of the floors for causing the elevator car to move to said floor. The retrofit voice actuated system includes at least one voice controller operative for causing the elevator control system to move the elevator car to said floor in response to the voice controller receiving an audio prompt from a user. 1. A system for controlling the movement of an elevator car between floors of a multi-floor structure , the system comprising:at least one hall push button on each floor accessible to the elevator car;a car operating panel in the elevator car, the car operating panel including, for each floor, at least one car push button, wherein each push button has a switching element associated with the push button;an elevator control system configured to respond to the activation of the hall push button or the car push button for one of the floors for causing the elevator car to move to said floor; andat least one voice controller configured for causing the elevator control system to move the elevator car to said floor in response to the voice controller receiving a predetermined audio prompt from a user.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the voice controller is operative in parallel with said at least one hall push button.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the voice controller is operative in parallel with said at least one car push button.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the voice controller includes a motion sensor ...

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Номер записи: 100