SYSTEM FÜR EINEN MOBILEN ROBOTER ZUM AUTONOMEN BENUTZEN EINES AUFZUGS

Die Erfindung gibt ein System für einen mobilen Roboter zum autonomen Benutzen eines Aufzugs an, das umfasst: ein Aufzugtasten-Drückmodul (10), das ausgebildet ist, um an einem Aufzug-Stockwerk-Steuerpaneel (20) montiert zu werden. Das Aufzugtasten-Drückmodul (10) ist konfiguriert zum drahtlosen Kommunizieren mit dem mobilen Roboter (1) und ist ausgebildet zum Drücken einer entsprechenden Aufzugtaste (21, 22) an dem Aufzug-Stockwerk-Steuerpaneel (20) in Entsprechung zu einem durch den mobilen Roboter (1) ausgegebenen Befehl für das Rufen einer Aufzugkabine. Auf diese Weise kann der mobile Roboter ein autonomes Benutzen des Aufzugs mittels des Systems realisieren.

Energy-autonomous elevator system control element, and elevator system comprising a control element of said type

Disclosed is an energy-autonomous elevator system control element (20, 22) comprising means (32, 46) for detecting a control operation, means (44) for wirelessly transmitting at least one signal (42) to a remote elevator system controller (16), said at least one signal (42) being generated automatically by the elevator system control element (20, 22) on the basis of the control operation, and an energy harvesting unit (48) that is part of the elevator system control element (20, 22). Also disclosed is an elevator system comprising an energy-autonomous elevator system control element (20, 22) of said type.

METHOD OF OPERATING ELEVATORS DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

An elevator system having at least two elevators, wherein at least one of the elevators is designated as an emergency personnel elevator, can be operated to allow a firefighter to commandeer a second elevator for the purpose of ferrying persons to a safe evacuation floor. The elevator system is configured to determine if a request for an evacuation elevator originates from the firefighter elevator car positioned at one of several floors of a building. In response to the request, an elevator car other than the emergency personnel elevator car is designated as the evacuation elevator car. Further, the evacuation elevator car is dispatched to the floor the emergency personnel elevator car is positioned, and the evacuation elevator car is dispatched to a predefined evacuation floor upon receipt of an evacuation request made by the firefighter.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A MAINTENANCE MODE OF AN ELEVATOR INSTALLATION

The invention relates to a control unit (10) and to an elevator-monitoring apparatus (50) and to a method for monitoring a maintenance mode of an elevator installation (100). The control unit (10) has a controller (12) and a memory device (14), wherein the controller (12) is designed to receive a first signal when a locking device (18) of shaft door (16) is locked and to receive a second signal when the locking device (18) is unlocked. The controller (12) is also designed to compare a chronological signal sequence of first signals and second signals with a reference sequence stored in the memory device (14) for actuation of the locking device (18) and, if the signal sequence of the first signals and second signals matches the reference sequence, to end the maintenance mode and to release a car (52) of the elevator installation (100) for a traveling operation.

Vertical gesture recognition elevator outbound device

Emergency display device

Displaying information in elevator arrangement

The security device, the elevator system, and monitoring of the frequency converter in the elevator system of electrical safety method

ELEVATOR SYSTEM APPARATUS WITH AUTHORIZED ACCESS CONTROL

The present invention relates to an elevator system apparatus with authorized access control. According to the present invention, an exemplary elevator system apparatus comprises an interface operated in a first mode enabling an elevator passenger to communicate with an elevator system. The elevator passenger inputs or receives a display about a desired elevator service so as to communicate with the elevator system. A magnetic operation switch is selectively operated in a second mode enabling an authorized person to communicate with the elevator system in a mode different from first mode communication of the elevator passenger. The magnetic operation switch comprises: at least one magnet; and at least one switch contact changed between opened and closed states by the authorized person based on interaction between the at least one magnet and an adjacent magnetic key. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2019 ...

Elevator controller

This invention provides an elevator controller that is able to easily alter a fact of whether a door open at a separate floor is prohibited or not according to its application purpose in time of service floor separating operation. The solution provided by this invention is that, when a service floor separating operation control means 1d performs its service floor separating operation restricting any answer of a car to the specific floor, a separating floor door-open prohibiting control means 1a prohibits any door open of a car stopped at the separating floor in the case where data to prohibit the door open at the separating floor are set up in a separating floor door-open control system selective data storage means 1b, but when such data as permitting the door open at the separating floor are set up, it permits the door open of the car stopped at the separating floor.

Systems and methods for providing information regarding elevator systems

Elevator systems having an elevator car located within an elevator shaft, the elevator car moveable between a plurality of floors of a building, a car operating panel located within the elevator car and having a plurality of buttons operable for selection of a destination floor of the plurality of floors, a digital readable marker located within the elevator car that is at least one of scannable and readable by a user device, and a digital storage system having information stored thereon, the information including directory information, wherein the directory information includes information associated with the floors selectable by operation of the plurality of buttons. When a user device scans or reads the digital readable marker, the digital storage system transmits the directory information to the user device so that the user device can display the directory information to a passenger.

VISUAL STATUS INDICATOR FOR DOOR AND LOCK STATE

A method of controlling building systems is provided. The method comprising: detecting a status parameter of an elevator door; and displaying the status parameter of the elevator door on a device.

MONITORING IMAGE TRANSMISSION APPARATUS FOR ELEVATORS

A monitoring image transmission apparatus for elevators that can reduce network load is provided. A monitoring image transmission apparatus for elevators according to the present invention includes: an event input section (17) configured to receive input of a signal indicating an event occurring in connection with an elevator; an image management section (18) configured to select an image at a specific time point or during a specific time period with respect to a timing at which the signal is received by the event input section (17), in an image shot by a camera installed in at least one of a car or a hall of the elevator, in accordance with an image selection rule; and an image transmission section (20) configured to transmit the image selected by the image management section (18) to an image analysis server (16) over a network (15).

BRIDGE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ELEVATOR

A bridge device and a bridging method are used to monitor an elevator. The bridge device includes a jumper for bridging an electric element of the elevator when the elevator works in a first operating mode, a monitoring means monitoring the jumper, and an alarm unit that generates an alarm signal if the monitoring means determines that the element has been bridged by the jumper longer than a predefined time period when the elevator is operated in a second operating mode.

AUFZUG-STOCKWERKBETRIEBSVORRICHTUNG, UND NUTZERLEITVERFAHREN DURCH DIE AUFZUG-STOCKWERKBETRIEBSVORRICHTUNG

Aufzug-Stockwerkbetriebsvorrichtung (1), die aufweist:eine Kamera (10), die auf einem Aufzugstockwerk eingebaut ist und die eingerichtet ist, ein Foto eines Aufzughalleneingangs aufzunehmen;eine Leitgeräusch-Ausgabevorrichtung (30), die zum Erzeugen eines Leitgeräuschs eingerichtet ist, um einen Aufzugnutzer, der die Aufzug-Stockwerkbetriebsvorrichtung (1) auf dem Aufzugstockwerk nutzt, zur Aufzug-Stockwerkbetriebsvorrichtung (1) zu leiten;einen Controller (20), der zum Extrahieren eines sich bewegenden Zielobjekts, das dem Aufzugnutzer entspricht, aus Bilddaten eingerichtet ist, die durch die Kamera (10) fotografiert werden, und der zum Durchführen einer Ausgabesteuerung der Leitgeräusch-Ausgabevorrichtung (30) basierend auf einem Erfassungsergebnis eingerichtet ist,wobei der Controller (20), wenn das sich bewegende Zielobjekt aus den Bilddaten extrahiert ist, die Leitgeräusch-Ausgabevorrichtung (30) das Leitgeräusch erzeugen lässt,wobei der Controller (20), wenn das sich bewegende Zielobjekt ...

Method for operating an elevator installation and elevator control device operating according to the method

The invention relates to a method for operating an elevator installation, an elevator control device, and a radio unit for carrying out the method, and to a system having such an elevator control device and a mobile radio unit. The invention relates to a method for operating an elevator installation (10) and to an elevator control device (16) operating according to the method, wherein, by means of at least one sensor (30) allocated to the elevator installation (10) and by means of a sensor signal (38) obtainable therefrom, a state of the elevator installation (10) is automatically detected, wherein, in dependence on the detected state, an activation signal (42) is automatically generated and wherein, by means of the activation signal (42), a remote signaling element (44) is automatically activated.

ELEVATOR SYSTEM

The disclosure relates to an elevator system and a method for operating such an elevator system having a cabin and a first and a second transport path for said cabin, wherein the direction of the first transport path differs from that of the second transport path, and wherein in or on the cabin a signaling device is located, which displays a change of the cabin from the first transport path into the second transport path and/or vice versa.

VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for a vertical platform lift assembly control system are disclosed. The control system may provide a method for monitoring sensors for the vertical platform lift, and may determine operating modes and fault conditions from the sensor data. An indicator system for the vertical platform lift may provide user feedback based on sensor data and the status of the control system.

Elevator state information sensing method and system

Elevator car leveling sensor

Elevator system

ELEVATOR GUIDANCE DEVICE

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR ELEVATOR

The present invention relates to a wireless communication device for an elevator which does not require the existing optical communications. The device comprises: a data transmitter (10) which is installed on the center of a front wall facing to a hall door when the hall door (D1) of an elevator is open; an antenna with data receiver (20) which is installed within a door rail (R) along the entire length or some part of the door rail (R) supporting an elevator door to reciprocate, and receives digital data from the data transmitter (10) via a wireless communication; a controller (C) which is connected to the data receiver (20) in a wired method, installed on the ceiling of the elevator (E), and converts data received from the data receiver (20) into image data; and a monitor (M) which is connected to the controller (C) in a wired method, installed on the door, walls or the ceiling of the elevator (E), and receives the image data from the controller and displays the same. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

OPERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELEVATOR

An operation system and method for an elevator are disclosed. The operation system for an elevator comprises: a signal calling part which is formed around an elevator and is formed in a switch type to enable a user to select an ascent or a descent; a sensor part which is formed around the elevator and senses a human body or an object; and a control part which controls the elevator not to be stopped in a floor where the signal is transmitted from the signal calling part, thereby reducing the waste of energy consumed when the elevator is stopped. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 (10) Signal calling part (20) Sensor part (30) Communications part (40) Control part (50) Elevating operation part (51) Display part (52) Transmission part ...

에너지-자율화 엘리베이터 시스템 제어 엘리먼트, 및 이러한 타입의 제어 엘리먼트를 포함하는 엘리베이터 시스템

... 제어 동작을 검출하는 수단 (32, 46), 적어도 하나의 신호 (42) 를 원격 엘리베이터 시스템 제어기 (16) 로 무선으로 송신하는 수단 (44) 으로서, 상기 적어도 하나의 신호 (42) 는 제어 동작에 기초하여 엘리베이터 시스템 제어 엘리먼트 (20, 22) 에 의해 자동으로 생성되는, 상기 적어도 하나의 신호 (42) 를 송신하는 수단, 및 엘리베이터 시스템 제어 엘리먼트 (20, 22) 의 일부인 에너지 회수 유닛 (48) 을 포함하는 에너지-자율화 엘리베이터 시스템 제어 엘리먼트 (20, 22) 가 개시된다. 또한, 상기 타입의 에너지-자율화 엘리베이터 시스템 제어 엘리먼트 (20, 22) 를 포함하는 엘리베이터 시스템이 개시된다.

USER INTERFACE

The present invention discloses a solution for the configuration of a user interface (100, 250, 280, 281) installed in conjunction with a transport system (200). The user interface comprises at least one display element (303) having a radio-frequency transponder (302) in conjunction with it. The configuration data for the display element are fed to a terminal device (120) compatible with the transponder manually and/or via a wireless data transfer connection (125, 230). The configuration data are transmitted from the terminal device to the transponder to configure the information presented on the display element.

Computerized information and display apparatus

Computerized apparatus for obtaining and displaying information, such as for example directions to a desired entity or organization. In one embodiment, the computerized apparatus is configured to receive user speech input and enable performance of various tasks, such as obtaining desired information relating to indoor entities, maps or directions, or any number of other topics. The obtained data may also, in various variants, be displayed in various formats and relative to other entities nearby.

ISSUE REPORTING FOR ELEVATOR SYSTEMS

Methods and systems for reporting issues in an elevator system are provided. The reporting system includes a display located within an elevator car, an input device configured to receive input from a passenger within the elevator car, and a computing system having a processor and a memory, the computing system configured to generate a user interface on the display and configured to receive input from the input device, wherein the memory includes a list of possible issues related to the elevator car. The computing system is configured to generate a user report based on the received input, and transmit the user report to a remote location.

Computerized information and display apparatus

A computerized information and display apparatus useful for providing information to a user via a display. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a processor and network interface and computer readable medium having at least one computer program disposed thereon, the at least one program being configured to receive a speech input from the user, and obtain information relating to the input. In one variant, at least a portion of the information is obtained via the network interface from a remote server, and the apparatus includes two components in wireless communication with one another.

ELEVATOR SYSTEM

There is provided an elevator system capable of assigning a car that is optimum for each user individual considering the user's personal information, and capable of improving the operation efficiency while the security and convenience are assured. For this purpose, the elevator system, having a group control device 40 for controlling a plurality of elevators as a group, and a security gate 10 mounted with a personal identification device 11 that identifies the passing user and issues identification information, includes an access control device 20 that issues validation information based on the information about the user included in the identification information; a communication device 30 for transmitting a service floor call registration request for each user to the group control device based on the validation information; an assignment controlling function 41 that is provided on the group control device to determine the elevator assigned pursuant to the service floor call registration ...

ÜBERWACHUNGSBILD-ÜBERTRAGUNGSVORRICHTUNG FÜR AUFZÜGE

Eine Überwachungsbild-Übertragungsvorrichtung für Aufzüge wird aufgezeigt, die die Netzwerkbelastung reduzieren kann. Eine Überwachungsbild-Übertragungsvorrichtung für Aufzüge gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung weist Folgendes auf: einen Ereignis-Eingabebereich (17), der so konfiguriert ist, dass er den Eingang eines Signals empfängt, das ein im Zusammenhang mit einem Aufzug auftretendes Ereignis anzeigt; einen Bildverwaltungsbereich (18), der so konfiguriert ist, dass er ein Bild zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt oder während einer bestimmten Zeitspanne in Bezug auf einen Zeitpunkt, zu dem das Signal vom Ereignis-Eingabebereich (17) empfangen wird, gemäß einer Bildauswahlregel aus Bildern auswählt, die von einer Kamera aufgenommen worden sind, die zumindest in einer Kabine oder in einem Vorraum des Aufzugs installiert ist; und einen Bildübertragungsbereich (20), der so konfiguriert ist, dass er das vom Bildverwaltungsbereich (18) ausgewählte Bild über ein Netzwerk (15) an einen Bildanalyse-Server ...

An elevator system and a method of adapting an elevator system

An elevator system adapted to warn elevator users of the existence of misalignment between a floor 7 of a lift car 2 and a landing surface 4 adjacent to which the lift car 2 stops comprises facing parallel walls 14, 17 that depend vertically downwards from a leading edge of the lift car floor 7 and a leading edge of the landing surface 4 respectively, a luminaire 20 mounted on at least one of said walls 14, 17 at a distance below the edge of said wall so as to face the opposing wall irrespective of said vertical misalignment. Light from said luminaire 20 illuminates said opposing walls to alert elevator users to the existence of said vertical misalignment. The or each wall 14, 17 may be reflective and the wall 14 may be a toe guard. Luminaire 20 may be mounted in an opening that is flush with or recessed below the surface of the toe guard 14 or the luminaire 20 may be mounted onto a mounting surface (26 fig. 7A) extending perpendicularly from the front face of the toe guard 14 so as to ...

RESCUE/EVACUATION SELF-TESTING SYSTEM FOR TRACTION ELEVATORS

A monitoring system for controlling self-testing of a traction elevator includes a self-testing process module in communication with a back-up battery power supply. The self-testing process module includes a processor configured to initiate and control a series of steps for performing measurements of the back-up battery power supply, including measurements of the battery supply during a simulated emergency situation ("rescue/evacuation"). The processor is programmed to initiate testing on a defined schedule and transmit test results to a maintenance system (including remotely-located systems) on a routine basis. The monitoring system also includes a display unit providing visual information regarding the status of self-testing processes and their results and a communications unit for transmitting test results to a remote maintenance controller.

ELECTRONIC INFORMATION PLATE OF AN ELEVATOR COMPONENT

ELEVATOR CONTROL PANEL FOR VESSEL AND MONITORING SYSTEM THEREOF

An objective of the present invention is to provide an elevator control panel for a vessel and a monitoring system thereof to monitor safety based on a vessel standard network. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the elevator control panel for a vessel comprises: an input unit to receive a measurement signal from a sensor installed in an elevator car or a landing platform; a control unit connected to the input unit, determining whether an elevator abnormally operates or operates an abnormal pattern from the measurement signal transferred from the input unit; an output unit connected to the control unit, providing a user with whether the elevator abnormally operates or operates the abnormal pattern; and an NMEA communication gateway connected to the input unit and the output unit. The NMEA communication gateway comprises an NMEA 2000-based drop cable terminal connected to a network backbone cable. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 (1) Elevator for a vessel (10) Sensor (20) Elevator control ...

ELEVATOR HALL INDICATOR

The present invention relates to an elevator hall indicator enabling the use of same devices at the entire levels, thereby reducing the production costs and enhancing productivity. The elevator hall indicator of the present invention comprises: indication lights (16, 17) for displaying the moving direction of an elevator cell; elevator cell position lights (11-15) for displaying the position of the elevator cell; a rotary switch (23) for registering the levels on which hall indicators are installed; and an elevator hall control circuit (21) for obtaining the moving direction and position of the elevator cell from an elevator control panel (25), controlling indication lights (16, 17) based on the moving direction, and controlling the lighting of the elevator cell position lights (11-15) based on the position of the elevator cell and the levels installed with the hall indicators. The elevator cell position lights (11-15) include level lamps (11) which are lighted when the elevator cell reaches ...

Priority control for directional display device

An information processing device includes: a unit to acquire position information on a first user and a second user; a display control unit to cause a display device capable of varying display contents according to display directions to display first contents so as to be viewable from a position of the first user and to display second contents so as to be viewable from a position of the second user; a unit to detect that the first user and the second user are in a predetermined positional relationship; and a unit to judge whether or not a user has viewing authority with respect to contents, wherein when the predetermined positional relationship is detected, the display control unit causes the display device to stop display of contents, for which at least one of the first user and the second user does not have viewing authority.

ELEVATOR SAFETY MONITORING DEVICE

An elevator safety monitoring device is provided that can secure safety of a maintenance person who rides on a riding portion on a car. An elevator safety monitoring device includes an approach judgment unit which judges whether a counterweight of an elevator system approaches a car when a maintenance person is riding on a riding portion on the car of the elevator system and a safety securing unit which performs safety control for the elevator system so as to secure safety of the maintenance person when the approach judgment unit judges that the counterweight approaches the car.

ELEVATOR INSTALLATION COMPRISING ELEVATOR OPERATING DEVICES FOR PASSENGERS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

An elevator installation has elevator operating devices arranged on floors of a building and communicatively connected to an elevator controller. The elevator operating devices include main operating devices configured for inputting a destination floor desired by a passenger and for outputting travel information, and at least one secondary operating device arranged on one of the floors. The secondary operating device is next to the main operating device on the one floor and is communicatively connected to the elevator controller. The secondary operating device has a touch-sensitive screen system that confirms a destination floor, input by touch, by a tactilely perceptible feedback in order to support a passenger with a physical limitation when inputting a call. The elevator controller determines travel information for the destination floor input on the secondary operating device and communicates this information to the passenger by the main operating device arranged next to the secondary ...

Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Personenbeförderungseinrichtung und Personenbeförderungseinrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Personenbeförderungseinrichtung (100) sowie eine Personenbeförderungseinrichtung (100) zur Durchführung des Verfahrens. Beispielsweise ist die Personenbeförderungseinrichtung ein Aufzug (100), eine Fahrtreppe und/oder ein Fahrsteig. Die Personenbeförderungseinrichtung (100, 200, 300) weist mindestens ein erstes elektronisches Gerät (111A bis 111E) und mindestens ein zweites elektronisches Gerät (111A bis 111E) auf. Das erste elektronische Gerät (111A bis 111E) ist mit dem zweiten elektronischen Gerät (111A bis 111E) über eine Schnittstelle (117) verbunden. Das erste elektronische Gerät (111A bis 111E) weist eine erste Computerbaueinheit (113A bis 113E, 114A bis 114E, 115A bis 115E) auf. Das zweite elektronische Gerät (111A bis 111E) weist eine zweite Computerbaueinheit (113A bis 113E, 114A bis 114E, 115A bis 115E) auf. Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren erfolgt ein Laden eines Datensatzes in die erste Computerbaueinheit (113A bis 113E ...

Anzeigesystem und Zugangsvorrichtung

Anzeigesystem und Türvorrichtung, die in der Lage sind, hochgradig die Aufmerksamkeit fesselnde und gut entworfene Informationen für einen Reisenden anzuzeigen, der sich nähert, der eintritt, der durchgeht, und der verschiedene Einrichtung betritt, wie etwa einer automatischen Tickettür, einem Sicherheitskontrollpunkt, einem Boarding-Ausgang, einer Sicherheitstür, einem Fahrstuhl, oder einer Rolltreppe.Ein Anzeigesystem ist vorgesehen mit einer Anzeigevorrichtung 1; wobei die Anzeigevorrichtung 1 umfasst: eine Lichtquelle 10, ausgestaltet zur Emission von Licht; und ein Lichtleiterelement 11, ausgestaltet zum Leiten von von der Lichtquelle einfallendem Licht; wobei das Lichtleiterelement 11 umfasst: eine Emissionsoberfläche 13, ausgestaltet zur Ausgabe von einfallendem Licht; und eine Mehrzahl von Lichtfokussierabschnitten 15, ausgestaltet zum Ändern des Pfades des einfallendem Licht zur Emissionsoberfläche 13, zum bewirken, dass das ausgegebene Licht zu einem Summenpunkt oder einer Summenlinie ...

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Aufzugsystems

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Aufzugsystems (100) mit einer ersten Schachteinheit (110) und einer zweiten Schachteinheit (120), die jeweils eine Anzahl an Aufzugschächten (111a, 111b, 111c, 112a, 112b, 112c, 113a, 113b, 113c, 114a, 114b, 114c; 121, 122, 123, 124) umfassen, wobei in der ersten Schachteinheit (110) wenigstens ein Single-Kabinensystem und/oder wenigstens ein Mehrkabinensystem vorgesehen ist, wobei in der zweiten Schachteinheit (120) wenigstens ein schachtwechselndes Mehrkabinensystem vorgesehen ist und wobei, wenn ein Transportvorgang von einem Anfangsstockwerk zu einem Zielstockwerk durchgeführt werden soll, entschieden wird, ob der Transportvorgang mittels einer Kabine von einem oder mehreren der Single-Kabinensysteme, von einer Kabine oder mehreren Kabinen des oder der Mehrkabinensysteme, von einer Kabine oder mehreren Kabinen des oder der schachtwechselnden Mehrkabinensysteme oder von einer Kombination aus diesen durchgeführt wird ...

AUFZUGSBETRIEB-STEUERVORRICHTUNG, AUFZUGSBETRIEB-STEUERVERFAHREN UND AUFZUGSBETRIEB-STEUERPROGAMM

Aufzugsbetrieb-Steuervorrichtung (600), die eine Betriebssteuerung einer Mehrzahl von Aufzugskabinen durchführt, wobei die Aufzugsbetrieb-Steuervorrichtung (600) umfasst:eine Maschinenlerneinheit (601) zum Durchführen eines maschinellen Lernens unter Verwendung von Betriebsdaten, die einen Betriebsstatus der Mehrzahl von Aufzugskabinen angeben, und zum Erzeugen eines Betriebssteuerungsalgorithmus, der ein für die Betriebssteuerung der Mehrzahl von Aufzugskabinen verwendeter Algorithmus ist; undeine Steuereinheit (602) zum Durchführen einer Betriebssteuerung der Mehrzahl von Aufzugskabinen durch Ausführen des von der Maschinenlerneinheit (601) erzeugten Betriebssteuerungsalgorithmus in einem Gebäude, in dem eine reguläre Aufzugsspur und eine Weiterleitungsaufzugsspur vorgesehen sind und die Aufzugskabinen in einem gefalteten Zustand in der Weiterleitungsaufzugsspur auf- und abfahren, wobei die reguläre Aufzugsspur eine Spur ist, in der die Aufzugskabinen in einem Aufzugschacht nach oben ...

Monitoring of a conveying system

The invention relates to a method for monitoring a conveying system, and a monitoring device and a conveying system for performing the method. The invention is a method for monitoring a conveying system (10), a monitoring device (24) for performing the method, and a conveying system (10) monitored in accordance with the method and by means of the monitoring device (24), wherein at least one signal pattern progression (40) is recorded in relation to the conveying system (10), wherein at least one reference signal progression (44) is stored in a database (50), wherein a correlation data set (54) is stored in the database (50) for the or each reference signal progression (44), wherein the correlation data set (54) comprises instants or time segments in the reference signal progression (44) and references to at least one functional unit comprised by the conveying system (10), which references are linked to each instant or time segment, wherein the recorded signal pattern progression (40) is ...

Device and method for monitoring a maintenance mode of an elevator installation

The invention relates to a control unit (10) and to an elevator-monitoring apparatus (50) and to a method for monitoring a maintenance mode of an elevator installation (100). The control unit (10) has a controller (12) and a memory device (14), wherein the controller (12) is designed to receive a first signal when a locking device (18) of shaft door (16) is locked and to receive a second signal when the locking device (18) is unlocked. The controller (12) is also designed to compare a chronological signal sequence of first signals and second signals with a reference sequence stored in the memory device (14) for actuation of the locking device (18) and, if the signal sequence of the first signals and second signals matches the reference sequence, to end the maintenance mode and to release a car (52) of the elevator installation (100) for a traveling operation.

Elevator calling registering device and elevator calling registering frame displaying method

Method and device for monitoring the movement of at least one door, in particular an elevator door

clean elevator car

엘리베이터의 자동 구출운전 시스템 및 그 제어방법

... 본 발명은 엘리베이터의 자동 구출운전 시스템 및 그 제어방법에 관한 것으로, 한 개의 승강로에 다수 대의 엘리베이터 카가 수평으로 설치된 상태에서 임의의 엘리베이터 카에 고장이 발생하여 승강로 중간에 승객이 갇혀 있는 경우, 인접한 엘리베이터 카의 자동 운전제어를 통해 승객을 신속하고 안전하게 구출할 수 있도록 한 엘리베이터의 자동 구출운전 시스템 및 그 제어방법을 제공함에 그 목적이 있다.이를 위해, 본 발명에 따른 엘리베이터의 자동 구출운전 시스템은, 한 개의 승강로에 다수 대의 엘리베이터 카가 수평으로 설치되어 구성되되; 각각의 엘리베이터 카의 상호 마주보는 외면에는 층과 층 사이에 정지된 엘리베이터 카의 위치정보 신호를 인접한 엘리베이터 카 측으로 송신하는 적외선 송신센서 및, 층과 층 사이에 정지된 엘리베이터 카의 적외선 송신센서로부터 송신되는 위치정보 신호를 수신하는 적외선 수신센서가 다수 개씩 배열 형성되고; 각 엘리베이터 카의 외부에는 층과 층 사이에 정지된 엘리베이터 카의 영상정보를 획득하기 위한 CCTV 카메라가 설치되며; 각 엘리베이터 카의 내부에는 상기 CCTV 카메라로부터의 영상정보를 표시하기 위한 모니터 및, 소정 구출운전을 수행하도록 하기 위한 제어 조작반이 구비되어 구성된다.

서비스 툴 접근 검출

... 서비스 툴 접근 검출 시스템은 서비스 툴 및 장비 제어기를 포함한다. 서비스 툴은 장비 서비스 시스템의 장비 제어기와 통신을 수립하도록 작동가능하다. 서비스 툴 접근 검출 시스템의 적어도 하나의 프로세서는 장비 서비스 시스템의 미리 결정된 서비스 위치에의 서비스 툴의 접근을 확인하기 위해 위치 근접 표시자를 생성하도록, 위치 근접 표시자에 대한 응답이 예상 응답과 매칭됨을 확인하는 것에 기반하여 서비스 툴이 미리 결정된 서비스 위치 로컬에 위치된다고 결정하도록, 위치 근접 표시자에 대한 응답이 예상 응답과의 매칭에 실패함을 확인하는 것에 기반하여 서비스 툴이 미리 결정된 서비스 위치로부터 원격에 위치된다고 결정하도록, 그리고 미리 결정된 서비스 위치에 관한 서비스 툴의 위치에 기반하여 서비스 툴의 하나 이상의 기능을 구성하도록 구성된다.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING NUMBER OF PEOPLE INSIDE ELEVATOR CAR

The present invention relates to a device and method for displaying the number of people inside an elevator car, which can calculate the number of people allowed to get on an elevator car by checking the floor of an elevator platform that calls the elevator car and the number of people inside the elevator car when an elevator calling button installed in the platform is pressed, and can display the number of people who are currently in the elevator car and who are allowed to get on the elevator car through a platform display unit in the calling floor. The device for displaying the number of people inside the elevator car comprises: a car door open/close sensing unit which is to sense the opening and closing of the door of an elevator car; a people number sensing unit which is to sense the number of people inside the elevator car; an elevator calling button which is installed in a platform in each floor in order to call the elevator for ascending/descending; a car inside display unit which ...

REAL-TIME DATA COMMUNICATION FOR ELEVATOR SYSTEM

A method for controlling an elevator system comprises receiving media data, receiving at least one of control data and sensor data, transmitting the media data and at least one of the control data and sensor data via a real-time data communication network between a central controller adapted for controlling a drive of the elevator system and a local controller, the local controller being provided in one of an elevator car control panel and a door control panel, wherein the real-time data communication network is adapted for transmitting data packets while ensuring that a data packet is transmitted during a maximal transmission time. 1. A method for controlling an elevator system , the method comprising:receiving media data;receiving at least one of control data and sensor data; andtransmitting the media data and at least one of the control data and sensor data via a real-time data communication network between a central controller adapted for controlling a drive of the elevator system and a local controller, the local controller being provided in one of an elevator car control panel or a door control panel;wherein the real-time data communication network is adapted for transmitting data packets while ensuring that a data packet is transmitted during a maximal transmission time.2. The method of claim 1 ,wherein an Internet connection is established via the real-time data communication network and the media data is transmitted via the Internet connection.3. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the media data comprises at least one of sound data, voice data, image data, video data.4. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the media data is generated in the elevator car and transmitted from the local controller of the elevator car control panel to the central controller; and/orwherein media data is generated by the door control panel and transmitted from the local controller of the door control panel to the central controller.5. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the control data and/or ...

SEQUENCE TRIGGERING FOR AUTOMATIC CALLS & MULTI-SEGMENT ELEVATOR TRIPS

A computer-implemented method a sequence triggering of a call for an elevator car of an elevator system. The elevator system including a first location device and a second location device. The computer-implemented method including detecting, by the mobile device, a first triggering signal by the first location device and detecting, by the mobile device, a second triggering signal by the second location device subsequent to the detection of the first triggering signal. The computer-implemented method also including automatically executing, by the mobile device, the call for the elevator car of the elevator system in response to the detection of the second triggering signal subsequent to the detection of the first triggering signal.

SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING PRESSURE SENSOR DATA

A method of detecting maintenance requirements of a system for conveying a car through a passageway is provided. The method comprising: detecting pressure data for at least one or more locations along a passageway using a pressure sensor; comparing the pressure data to benchmark pressure data for each of the one or more locations; determining a pressure data variance at a first location of the one or more locations in response to the pressure data and the benchmark pressure data; and identifying an identity of a car stop location door system located at the first location when the pressure data variance is greater than a selected tolerance.

TOUCH-SENSITIVE ELEVATOR OPERATION DEVICE FOR DIRECTION OF TRAVEL CALLS

An elevator system in which an elevator car can be moved between floors in a manner controlled by an elevator controller is described. A car call device is communicatively connected to the elevator controller for inputting a destination floor is arranged in the elevator car. Elevator operation devices are communicatively connected to the elevator controller are arranged on the floors for the input of calls. An elevator operation device has a touch-sensitive screen system equipped with a substantially smooth touch surface and which responds with haptically perceptible feedback to a touch of the touch surface by a passenger.

ELEVATOR GUIDANCE DEVICE

Provided is an information providing apparatus of an elevator which can appropriately provide each piece of information of the elevator. For this purpose, the information providing apparatus of an elevator includes storage means in which each piece of information to be provided by notification means provided in a hall or a car of the elevator and priorities are stored by being correlated to each other, and control means which selects information to be provided by the notification means by comparing priorities of multiple pieces of information in the case where conditions for providing the multiple pieces of information hold. The storage means stores priorities of the multiple pieces of information by being correlated to an elapsed time after the start of information providing. In the case where a condition for providing second information has held during the providing of first information, the control means compares the priority of the second information corresponding to a point of time ...

Aufzuganlage und Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Aufzuganlage

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Aufzuganlage (10) mit wenigstens einer Aufzugkabine (20, 21) zum Befördern von Personen von einer Starthaltestelle zu einer Zielhaltestelle, wobei eine Fahrstrecke zum Befördern der Personen von der Starthaltestelle zu der Zielhaltestelle bestimmt wird. Zum Verfahren der wenigstens einen Aufzugkabine (20, 21) entlang der bestimmten Fahrstrecke werden dabei unterschiedliche Aufzugkomponenten (40, 41, 42, 43) der Aufzuganlage (10) angesteuert, wodurch Aktionen dieser Aufzugkomponenten (40, 41, 42, 43) ausgelöst werden. Von diesen Aufzugkomponenten (40, 41, 42, 43) der Aufzuganlage (10) werden bestimmte Aufzugkomponenten (40, 41, 42, 43) ausgewählt, und die Aktionen der ausgewählten Aufzugkomponenten (40, 41, 42, 43) mittels einer in der wenigstens einen Aufzugkabine (20, 21) befindlichen Wiedergabevorrichtung (50, 51, 60, 61) nachgebildet.Ferner betrifft die Erfindung eine zur Ausführung eines solchen Verfahrens ausgebildete ...

Monitoring of a conveying system

The invention relates to a method for monitoring a conveying system, and a monitoring device and a conveying system for performing the method. The invention is a method for monitoring a conveying system (10), a monitoring device (24) for performing the method, and a conveying system (10) monitored in accordance with the method and by means of the monitoring device (24), wherein at least one signal pattern progression (40) is recorded in relation to the conveying system (10), wherein at least one reference signal progression (44) is stored in a database (50), wherein a correlation data set (54) is stored in the database (50) for the or each reference signal progression (44), wherein the correlation data set (54) comprises instants or time segments in the reference signal progression (44) and references to at least one functional unit comprised by the conveying system (10), which references are linked to each instant or time segment, wherein the recorded signal pattern progression (40) is ...

Elevator waiting time reminding system

SENSING AND NOTIFYING DEVICE FOR ELEVATOR EMERGENCIES

Elevator system

SMART AUTOMATIC SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR ELEVATOR CAR THROUGH LOAD CELL AND HYDRAULIC CYLINDER TYPE LOCKING MODULE

The present invention provides a smart automatic support apparatus for an elevator car through a load cell and a hydraulic cylinder type locking module, which comprises a floor load cell unit (100), a display unit (200), an RGB LED lamp (300), a hydraulic distributor (400), a limit sensor unit (500), a hydraulic cylinder type locking module (600), a smart control unit (700), and a wire-wireless communication module (800). Therefore, an object stacked in an elevator car can be safely protected, and at the same time, a secondary accident occurring in the elevator car can be prevented in advance. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 (100) Bottom load cell unit (200) Display unit (300) RGB LED lamp (400) Hydraulic distributor (500) Limit sensor unit (600) Hydraulic cylinder locking module (700) Smart control unit (800) Wire/wireless communication module ...

APPARATUS FOR UNFOLDING MONITOR OF ELEVATOR CAGE

The present invention relates to an apparatus for unfolding a monitor, capable of unfolding and using a monitor built in a sidewall of an elevator cage. According to the present invention, the apparatus comprises: a monitor box (MB) installed in a sidewall (10) of an elevator cage to receive a monitor (M) therein; a rectangular plate cover (20) covering a door of the monitor box (MB) and opened/closed in a rotary type; a monitor support (30) made of a rectangular plate rotatably installed in the rotary shaft opposite to a rotary shaft of the cover (20) inside the monitor box (MB); the monitor (M) having a rear surface supported by the monitor support (30) and received in the monitor box (MB) in ordinary times; and a rectangular planar rotary plate (40) provided to be inwardly folded in a corner part of the monitor box (MB) to which the monitor support (30) is locked when the monitor support (30) is withdrawn while rotating, and defining a rectangular concave groove part (42) into which ...

ELEVATOR SYSTEM, ELEVATOR CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

An elevator system is provided. The system comprises a first acquisition unit that acquires an image in a car of an elevator and an image of a landing of the elevator; a first generation unit that generates first learning data from the acquired images; a learning unit that performs learning using the first learning data, thereby generating a first learned model; a second generation unit that generates input data from a new image; an estimation unit that estimates, by applying the input data to the first learned model, whether the person on the landing of the elevator, which is included in the new image, gets in the elevator; and a control unit that controls an operation of the elevator based on an estimation result.

Method and device for generating control data for controlling an elevator system by monitoring a thermal image of an operating surface

A method is proposed for generating control data for controlling an elevator system (1), which comprises the following steps: projecting or displaying an image of an operating panel (27) such that same can be visually perceived by a user (15) on an operating surface (29); identifying a region of the control surface (29) touched by the user (15) within the image of the operating panel (28), by optically monitoring the operating surface (29), then identifying whether a small-area region (31) arises within the image of the control panel (27) with a temperature deviating from the surrounding large-area regions (37) and with a temperature equalising with the temperature of the surrounding regions (37) over time; generating the control data according to a position of the region of the operating surface (29) touched by the user (15) relative to the image of the operating panel (27); transmitting the generated control data to a controller (11) of the elevator system (1). The method can be carried ...

Elevator system

Elavator system

A system and wireless driver unit that is arranged in in lift realization ascending stair calling signalling

Elevator system

엘리베이터 승강장 조작 기기, 및 엘리베이터 승강장 조작 기기에 의한 이용자 유도 방법

... 엘리베이터 홀 입구를 촬영하는 카메라와, 승강장 조작 기기를 이용하는 엘리베이터 이용자에 대해서, 승강장 조작 기기까지 유도하기 위한 유도음을 발생시키는 유도음 알림 디바이스와, 카메라에 의해 촬영된 화상 데이터 중에서, 엘리베이터 이용자에 상당하는 이동 피사체를 추출하고, 추출 결과에 따라서, 유도음 알림 디바이스의 알림 제어를 실행하는 컨트롤러를 구비하고, 컨트롤러는, 화상 데이터 중에서 이동 피사체를 추출한 경우에는, 유도음 알림 디바이스로부터 유도음을 발생시킨다.

엘리베이터 린텔 도어 락 안전 디바이스들

... 엘리베이터 린텔 도어 락 안전 디바이스들은 린텔(lintel)에 마운트(mount)할 수 있는 프레임, 프레임에 고정되고 제 2 락 엘리먼트에 대하여 회전가능한 제 1 락 엘리먼트를 갖는 린텔 도어 락, 제 1 락 엘리먼트에 고정되고 그것과 함께 움직일 수 있는 컨택 플레이트로서, 컨택 플레이트는 거기에 부착된 적어도 하나의 컨택을 갖는, 상기 컨택 플레이트, 프레임에 그리고 안전 체인의 부분에 부착된 컨택 수신기로서, 컨택 수신기는 컨택 플레이트의 개별 컨택을 수용하도록 배열된 적어도 하나의 컨택 수신기 개구를 갖는 상기 컨택 수신기, 및 프레임에 피벗식으로 마운트된 블로킹 엘리먼트를 갖고, 블로킹 엘리먼트의 부분은 (i) 적어도 하나의 컨택이 개별 컨택 수신기 개구와 맞물리는 것을 방지하는 제 1 위치와 (ii) 적어도 하나의 컨택이 개별 컨택 수신기 개구와 맞물리는 것을 허용하는 제 2 위치 사이에서 움직일 수 있다.

ELEVATOR BOARDING STATE CHECKING SYSTEM

The present invention relates to an elevator boarding state checking system which can display the boarding state of pets on each floor of a building with an elevator installed therein by sensing the pets boarding the elevator regardless of whether a passenger presses a button for notifying the presence of the pets or not when the pets board the elevator. According to the present invention, the elevator boarding state checking system includes a control unit which moves the elevator to a corresponding floor in accordance with the pressing of a control button included in a control panel arranged on each floor of the building with the elevator and in the elevator. The control unit is programmed to display the boarding of pets on the display units arranged on the individual floors of the building with the elevator and in the elevator as soon as a passenger presses a pet boarding button arranged on the control panel in the elevator. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2019 ...

ELEVATOR LANTERN APPARATUS AND METHOD

An elevator lantern apparatus uses a snap-fit assembly and disassembly configuration where the lantern apparatus includes components such as a tray, a lens, and a control board having one or more illuminating features. These components are configured to assemble through an opening in a surface such as a wall. In some versions, assembly and disassembly is done without the use of tools. In some versions, disassembly of the lantern apparatus is done from the front side of the lantern apparatus by removing the lens to access other components.

VENTILATING APPARATUS FOR DISPLAY OF ELEVATOR HALL DOOR

The present invention relates to a ventilating apparatus for ventilating a display of a hall door with clean air, and the ventilating apparatus includes: a rectangular parallelepiped monitor box MB which is fixed onto a rear surface of a hall door D at a rear side of an opening 15 of the elevator hall door D made of metal, and protrudes at the rear side of the elevator hall door D to accommodate a monitor M; a monitor M which is fixed into the monitor box MB; a tempered glass plate 20 which is disposed at the rear side of the opening 15 of the elevator hall door D, and sized to cover the entire monitor to protect the monitor M from frontal impact; a plurality of inlets and outlets 52 and 54 which is formed at a central lateral portion D1 of the hall door D and connected to the interior of the monitor box MB; and two blower fans F1 and F2 which are installed in the monitor box MB between the monitor M and the inlets and outlets 52 and 54, and provide air, in which when the blower fans F1 ...

ELEVATOR VIRTUAL HALL CALL PANEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPERATION

Virtual hall call panel systems for elevator landings and methods of use are provided. The systems include a display and detection assembly positioned proximate an elevator landing door, the display and detection assembly including a projection device and a detection device, a display surface proximate the display and detection assembly configured to display a display image projected by the projection device of the display and detection assembly, and a controller configured to receive input from the display and detection assembly, the controller configured to determine an input based on a detected object detected by the detection device and send a signal based on the input to control an elevator system. 1. A virtual hall call panel system for an elevator landing , the system comprising:a display and detection assembly positioned proximate an elevator landing door, the display and detection assembly including a projection device and a detection device;a display surface proximate the display and detection assembly configured to display a display image projected by the projection device of the display and detection assembly; anda controller configured to receive input from the display and detection assembly, the controller configured to determine an input based on a detected object detected by the detection device and send a signal based on the input to control an elevator system.2. The virtual hall call panel system of claim 1 , further comprising a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of a passenger within a predetermined proximity to the display and detection assembly.3. The virtual hall call panel system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to control the display and detection assembly to project the display image when a passenger is detected within the predetermined proximity.4. The virtual hall call panel system of claim 1 , wherein the display surface is one of an elevator landing door frame or a wall of a building.5. The virtual hall ...

SAFETY MONITORING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE SAFETY OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

A safety monitoring device of an elevator system having a shaft extending over at least two floors has a safety circuit with door contact switches being closed or opened accordingly when a respective shaft door is closed or opened. The door switches form an electrical series circuit that is electrically broken to block the elevator car from moving when any of the door switches is opened. The monitoring apparatus has at least one bypass switch that actuates a first door switch for a first shaft door on a first floor such that, when the elevator car reaches the first floor, the bypass switch bypasses the first door switch to switch the safety circuit independently of the first door switch. A monitoring means of the monitoring apparatus monitors the switching state of the safety circuit and/or of a second door switch for a second shaft door on a second floor.

Modernisierung einer Aufzuggruppe

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Modernisierung einer Aufzuggruppe (11). Die Aufzuggruppe (11) umfasst dabei eine Mehrzahl von Aufzügen (13a, 13b, 13c) mit jeweils einem Fahrkorb (15a, 15b, 15c) und einer Aufzugsteuerung (17a, 17b, 17c) zur Steuerung des jeweiligen Fahrkorbs (15a, 15b, 15c). Im Rahmen des Modernisierungsverfahrens wird mindestens ein Eingabeterminal (21) zum Erfassen von Zielrufmeldungen montiert und ein Gruppenrechner (23) installiert. Der Gruppenrechner (23) ist geeignet zum Auswerten der Zielrufmeldungen sowie zur Ausgabe mindestens eines ersten Steuersignals. Weiterhin wird pro Aufzug (13a, 13b, 13c) jeweils eine Steuereinheit (27a, 27b, 27c) zum Einlesen des ersten Steuersignals undein Steuermodul (29a, 29b, 29c) am jeweiligen Fahrkorb (15a, 15b, 15c) zur Abgabe eines durch das erste Steuersignal ausgelösten Innenrufs für den jeweiligen Fahrkorb (15a, 15b, 15c) installiert.

Elevator communication systems

An elevator car 104 is provided which comprises an elevator control device 106 arranged to accept an elevator control command from a passenger in the elevator 5 car 104. The elevator car is arranged to receive a query from a support provider 116; communicate said query to the passenger; and send a response to the support provider 116 based on passenger input provided via the elevator control device [FIG 1] Co~ .. .. .. .. .. .. .C -C C, ...

MONITORING OF CONVEYANCE SYSTEM

The invention relates to a method for monitoring a conveying system, and a monitoring device and a conveying system for performing the method. The invention is a method for monitoring a conveying system (10), a monitoring device (24) for performing the method, and a conveying system (10) monitored in accordance with the method and by means of the monitoring device (24), wherein at least one signal pattern progression (40) is recorded in relation to the conveying system (10), wherein at least one reference signal progression (44) is stored in a database (50), wherein a correlation data set (54) is stored in the database (50) for the or each reference signal progression (44), wherein the correlation data set (54) comprises instants or time segments in the reference signal progression (44) and references to at least one functional unit comprised by the conveying system (10), which references are linked to each instant or time segment, wherein the recorded signal pattern progression (40) is ...

Elevator safety and control systems

ELEVATOR SAFETY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

POWER-SAVING CONTROL APPARATUS FOR ELEVATOR MONITOR

The present invention relates to a power-saving control apparatus for operating an elevator monitor only when necessary, and more particularly, to a power-saving control apparatus which comprises a proximity sensor (S) installed in a front hallway ceiling of a hall door (D) to sense movement; a sensor controller (S / C) connected to the proximity sensor (S) to control the proximity sensor (S); a transmitter (T) connected to the sensor controller (S / C) for wirelessly transmitting a detection signal of the proximity sensor; a monitor controller (M / C) connected to the monitor (M) for controlling the operation of the monitor (M) and controlled by the elevator controller (E / C); and a receiver (R) mounted in a hall door (D) or the monitor (M) and connected to the monitor controller (M / C) and receiving the signal of the transmitter (T) wirelessly. So that the monitor (M) is operated by the monitor controller (M / C) only when there is an operation detection signal of the hall button (B ...

NOTIFICATION DEVICE OF ELEVATOR

ELEVATOR FAILURE PREDICTION SYSTEM

The present invention relates to an elevator failure prediction system which checks an operation state of an elevator by a simple configuration and data analysis to be able to rapidly process inspection for a main configuration of an apparatus and exchange of components. The present invention provides the elevator failure prediction system comprising: a vibration gage (30) installed at a set place of the elevator (10) to measure vibrations; a controller (21) embedding a program, a circuit board or a communication module (34) connected to the vibration gage (30) to detect or transmit the number of vibrations; and a display device (40) connected to a controller (31) to digitize the number of vibrations measured by the vibration gage and to visualize the number of vibrations or to sound an alarm. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

Control method and device of a simple node transportation system

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING THE PRIVACY OF PEOPLE IN A LIFT SYSTEM

A lift system for protecting the privacy of passengers. The lift system having a lift car that can be moved between floors of a building. The lift car having a video camera arranged in the lift car. The video camera being a part of a video system that also includes a video monitor for displaying information relating to the interior of the lift car. A video control device is communicatively connected to and controls the video system in a selective manner according to one of several operating modes. The several operating modes include a first operating mode in which the video system is deactivated or activation is blocked, so that the video system remains in an inactive state, if a passenger asks for the video system to be deactivated. When in the first operating mode the video system remains in the inactive state for as long as the passenger is in the lift car.

HAND DETECTION FOR ELEVATOR OPERATION

Elevator systems and operating methods including an elevator operating panel having at least one button and an audio orientation system. The audio orientation system includes at least one speaker positioned proximate the elevator operating panel and a proximity sensor associated with an associated button and positioned proximate thereto, the proximity sensor arranged to generate a button detection zone around the associated button and detect a presence within the button detection zone. When a detection is made by the proximity sensor regarding a presence with the button detection zone, the audio system controls the at least one speaker to generate an audio orientation signal comprising button information that is related to the associated button within the button detection zone.

Snap-fit elevator lanterns

An elevator lantern apparatus uses a snap-fit assembly and disassembly configuration where the lantern apparatus includes components such as a tray, a lens, and a control board having one or more illuminating features. These components are configured to assemble through an opening in a surface such as a wall. In some versions, assembly and disassembly is done without the use of tools. In some versions, disassembly of the lantern apparatus is done from the front side of the lantern apparatus by removing the lens to access other components.

SAFETY DEVICE FOR AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM OR ESCALATOR SYSTEM, ELEVATOR SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR INDICATING THE STATUS OF A SAFETY CIRCUIT

A safety device for an elevator system or an escalator system includes a safety circuit having a plurality of safety circuit elements, wherein the safety circuit is adapted for stopping an operation of the elevator system or escalator system when at least one of the safety circuit elements of the safety circuit opens, a manual service switch for opening at least one of the safety circuit elements of the safety circuit, and a light device adapted to be illuminated in a first illumination color while all the safety circuit elements are closed and to be no longer illuminated in the first illumination color when at least one of the safety circuit elements of the safety circuit is open.

Safety arrangement, elevator system, frequency converter and a method for monitoring electrical safety in an elevator system

A safety arrangement of an elevator and a method for monitoring electrical safety in an elevator system is disclosed. The safety arrangement of an elevator includes a motor drive of the elevator, which motor drive includes a main circuit, an accessible conducting part, which is earthed, an insulator, which is adapted to electrically insulate the aforementioned conducting part from the aforementioned main circuit and also a monitoring circuit, which is configured to determine an earth fault of the aforementioned main circuit occurring via the aforementioned conducting part. The monitoring circuit is configured to form a signal indicating the danger of electric shock in the motor drive of the elevator, if the aforementioned earth fault is diagnosed.

PEOPLE COUNTING DEVICE FOR AN ELEVATOR

People counting device for an elevator car for determining a person entering or leaving the car, having a presence sensor at the entrance of the car for detecting the presence of a person in the region of the entrance or the passage of a person through the entrance and for outputting a detection signal in the event of presence or passage, having an accelerometer on the car, for detecting the vertical acceleration of the car and for outputting positive and negative acceleration values in relation to the upwards direction of movement of the car, and having an evaluation device that is designed, upon receipt of the detection signal, to receive a series of current acceleration values for a certain duration and to analyze whether one of the acceleration values or the motion profile resulting therefrom exceeds an upper threshold value or falls below a lower threshold value.

Aufzugskabine

Aufzugskabine, wobei die Aufzugskabine einen Kabinenkörper aufweist, und wobei am Kabinenkörper eine Kabinentür angeordnet ist, und wobei in der Kabine eine Anzeigetafel (1) für das Innere der Kabine angeordnet ist, und wobei die Anzeigetafel mit der Kommunikation der Kabinenkopftafel (2) verbunden ist, und wobei die Kabinenkopftafel (2) über eine CAN-Kommunikation mit einer mit dem Aufzugs-Steuerungssystem versehenen Aufzugs-Steuerungstafel (3) verbunden ist, und wobei an der Kabinenkopftafel (2) ein Analoger Wiegesensor angeordnet ist, und wobei die Aufzugswiege-Anzeigeeinrichtung in der Kabine das aktuelle Lastgewicht und das Nennlastgewicht der Kabine deutlich anzeigt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Aufzugskabine weiter ein Gewichts-Redundanzmodul zur Entfernung des Störfaktors der menschlichen Bewegung aufweist, wobei das Gewichts-Redundanzmodul den Einfluss des Änderungszustandes der Bewegungen des menschlichen Körpers beim anfänglichen Eintreten in den Aufzug auf das Lastgewicht ...

AUFZUGVORRICHTUNG

Aufzugvorrichtung, die aufweist:einen Käfig (8);einen Kabineneingangsrahmen (13), der umfasst:Eingangsstützen (14) die bei einem Kabineneingang (12) des Käfigs (8) vorgesehen sind; undeine obere Eingangsplatte (15), die an einer oberen Seite des Kabineneingangs (12) vorgesehen ist;eine Kabinentür (9), die zum Öffnen und Schließen des Kabineneingangs (12) eingerichtet ist;einen Projektor (16), der an dem Kabineneingangsrahmen (13) so vorgesehen ist, dass er eine Information auf eine Bildanzeigefläche (21) projizieren kann, die auf einem Stockwerk vorgesehen ist, wenn die Kabinentür (9) bei einer Ankunft einer Kabine (5) auf dem Stockwerk geöffnet wird; undeine Steuervorrichtung (11), die zum Steuern von jeweiligen Betriebsweisen der Kabinentür (9) und des Projektors (16) eingerichtet ist,wobei, wenn die Steuervorrichtung (11) die Kabinentür (9) zum Öffnen steuert, die Steuervorrichtung (11) den Projektor (16) steuert, um die Information auf die Bildanzeigefläche (21) zu projizieren.

An elevator system and a method of adapting an elevator system

An elevator system and a method of adapting an elevator system

Wire bridge monitoring system

A wire bridge monitoring system includes a wire bridge (18) and a monitoring device (22, 24). The wire bridge (18) is used by a technician (20) during servicing an electrical or electro-mechanical installation (1) to bridge a component of the electrical or electro-mechanical installation (1). The wire bridge (18) has an electronic identification device (26) configured to transmit a radio signal (21) comprising an identification number of the wire bridge (18). The monitoring device (22, 24) has a transceiver (28, 37), a memory (23, 41) and a processor (31, 39). The transceiver (28, 37) receives the radio signal (21) transmitted by the electronic identification device (26) when within a predetermined radio range, and the memory (23, 41) records use of the wire bridge (18). The processor (31, 39) monitors if the wire bridge (18) is within the predetermined radio range, and generates an alarm if the wire bridge (18) is not within the predetermined radio range and the wire bridge (18) is recorded ...

Device for displaying floor information of operating elevator using acceleration sensor

The present invention relates to a device for displaying floor information of an operating elevator, which provides a user with information on the floor where an elevator car is positioned by operating the current position of the elevator car. The device is not electrically connected to an existing elevator driving system, so that the installation procedure of the display device is simple and easy. In addition, it is possible to realize integration even though every elevator employs protocols different from each other.

Network apparatus and methods for user information delivery

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.

Computerized information and display apparatus

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.

ELEVATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING SAME

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 ...

ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SPACE PROJECTION SYSTEMS

Elevator maintenance space projection systems and elevator systems including a projector located within an elevator shaft and arranged to project a display space within the elevator shaft such that the display space includes one or more projected images identifying at least one of a safety volume, a refuge space, and a maintenance location. 1. An elevator maintenance space projection system comprising:a projector located within an elevator shaft and arranged to project a display space within the elevator shaft,wherein the display space includes one or more projected images identifying at least one of a safety volume, a refuge space, and a maintenance location.2. The elevator maintenance space projection system of claim 1 , wherein the display space includes a plurality of projected images.3. The elevator maintenance space projection system of claim 1 , wherein at least one projected image includes indicator information indicating a purpose of the respective projected image.4. The elevator maintenance space projection system of claim 1 , wherein at least one projected image is color coded to indicate a purpose of the respective projected image.5. The elevator maintenance space projection system of claim 1 , wherein at least one projected image is a three-dimensional projection within the display space.6. The elevator maintenance space projection system of claim 1 , wherein at least one projected image is a two-dimensional projection within the display space.7. The elevator maintenance space projection system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more projected images define boundaries of an area or volume of the safety volume claim 1 , refuge space claim 1 , or maintenance location.8. An elevator system comprising:an elevator shaft;an elevator car movable within the elevator shaft; andan elevator maintenance space projection system comprising:a projector located within the elevator shaft and arranged to project a display space within the elevator shaft,wherein the display ...

LANDING FLOOR DOOR INDICATOR PANEL

A landing floor door () for an elevator system () includes a door body () and a door pocket () located at the door body (). A display panel () is located at the door pocket () and includes a panel having a front surface () and a back surface (), the back surface () offset from the front surface () by a panel thickness (). One or more transparent portions are formed in the panel, and at least one light source () associated with each transparent portion of the one or more transparent portions is located at a panel edge () of the panel. The at least one light source () is configured and oriented to emit a light into the panel in a direction transverse to the panel thickness (). When the at least one light source () is activated, light is transmitted through the associate transparent portion, thus displaying a selected image or light pattern (). 1. A landing floor door for an elevator system , comprising:a door body;a door pocket disposed at the door body; and a panel having a front surface and a back surface, the back surface offset from the front surface by a panel thickness;', 'one or more transparent portions formed in the panel; and', 'at least one light source associated with each transparent portion of the one or more transparent portions located at a panel edge of the panel and configured and oriented to emit a light into the panel in a direction transverse to the panel thickness;', 'wherein when the at least one light source is activated, light is transmitted through the associate transparent portion, thus displaying a selected image or light pattern., 'a display panel disposed at the door pocket, the display panel including2. The landing floor door of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the front surface or the back surface of the panel is etched to facilitate display of the selected image or light pattern.3. The landing floor door of claim 2 , wherein etching of the front surface and/or the back surface modifies light incidence and simulates a light source ...

ELEVATOR SYSTEM RUNBY MONITORING AND ADJUSTMENT

A runby monitoring system for an elevator system includes a sensor fixed in a hoistway of the elevator system, and a sensed element located at a moving component of the elevator system. The sensor is configured to detect a presence of the sensed element when the sensed element is substantially aligned with the sensor in the hoistway. The detection of the presence of the sensed element at an expected elevator system operational point is indicative of a clearance between the moving component of the elevator system and a lowermost extent of the hoistway within a preselected range. 1. A runby monitoring system for an elevator system comprising:a sensor fixed in a hoistway of the elevator system; anda sensed element located at a moving component of the elevator system, the sensor configured to detect a presence of the sensed element when the sensed element is substantially aligned with the sensor in the hoistway;wherein the detection of the presence of the sensed element at an expected elevator system operational point is indicative of a clearance between the moving component of the elevator system and a lowermost extent of the hoistway within a preselected range.2. The runby monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein lack of detection of the presence of the sensed element at the expected elevator system operational point is indicative of the clearance outside of the preselected range.3. The runby monitoring system of claim 1 , further comprising an elevator control system operably connected to the sensor to monitor the detection of the sensed element by the sensor.4. The runby monitoring system of claim 1 , further comprising a remote elevator monitoring system to initiate a maintenance action in the case of a lack of detection of the presence of the sensed element at the expected elevator system operational point.5. The runby monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a magnetic switch affixed at the hoistway and the sensed element is a magnet affixed to the ...

Method and device for monitoring the movement of at least one door, in particular an elevator door

A device for monitoring a movement of at least one door ( 6, 16 ), in particular an elevator door ( 6, 16 ) comprises: at least one picture recording device ( 18 ) configured for recording a plurality of pictures of at least one portion of the at least one door ( 6, 16 ) during a movement of the at least one door ( 6, 16 ); at least one storing device ( 17 ) configured for storing a plurality of reference pictures; a comparison device ( 19 ), which is configured for comparing at least one of the recorded pictures with at least one of the reference pictures to determine a difference measure representative of the difference between the at least one stored picture and the at least one reference picture; and for issuing an alarm message when the difference measure exceeds a predetermined limit.

Arrangement for the allocation of destination calls

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.

INTERACTIVE PASSENGER MOVEMENT DEVICE FEATURES

An elevator is provided and includes flooring, an elevator handrail, a display device incorporated within at least one of the flooring and the elevator handrail, a driving element which is configured to drive the elevator from a boarding location at which the passenger boards the elevator to a dismounting location at which the passenger dismounts from the elevator and a controller configured to control the display device to display information to the passenger while the passenger is aboard the elevator. 1. An elevator , comprising:flooring;an elevator handrail;a display device incorporated within at least one of the flooring and the elevator handrail;a driving element which is configured to drive the elevator from a boarding location at which the passenger boards the elevator to a dismounting location at which the passenger dismounts from the elevator; anda controller configured to control the display device to display information to the passenger while the passenger is aboard the elevator.2. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the flooring comprises:a screen including the display device;transparent flooring laid onto the screen; andcircuitry disposed underneath the screen for supporting the display of the information.3. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the elevator handrail comprises:a screen including the display device;transparent rail tubing laid onto the screen;supportive rail tubing disposed in support of the transparent rail tubing; andcircuitry extended through the supportive rail tubing and disposed underneath the screen for supporting the display of the information.4. An escalator or a walkway claim 1 , comprising:a looped handrail which moves with a passenger from a boarding location to a dismounting location;a display device incorporated within the looped handrail at a location corresponding to a location of the passenger;a driving element which is configured to drive the looped handrail from the boarding location to the dismounting ...

Elevator Belt Position Tracking System

An elevator belt position tracking system including a magnetic field producer located in operational proximity to an elevator sheave carrying an elevator belt to produce a magnetic field encompassing the elevator belt, a magnetic sensor located in operational proximity to the sheave carrying the elevator belt, the magnetic sensor comprising a plurality of signal channels spaced apart along a width of the magnetic sensor. The respective signal channels are activated by the proximity of the elevator belt to the signal channels as the elevator belt passes through the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field producer to determine a lateral position of the elevator belt on the sheave. 1. An elevator belt position tracking system , comprising:a magnetic field producer located in operational proximity to an elevator sheave carrying an elevator belt to produce a magnetic field encompassing the elevator belt;a magnetic sensor located in operational proximity to the sheave carrying the elevator belt, the magnetic sensor comprising a plurality of signal channels spaced apart along a width of the magnetic sensor,wherein the respective signal channels are activated by the proximity of the elevator belt to the signal channels as the elevator belt passes through the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field producer to determine a lateral position of the elevator belt on the sheave.2. The elevator belt position tracking system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a belt position calculating unit used to determine the lateral position of the elevator belt on the sheave.3. The elevator belt position tracking system as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising a notification device to receive an output of the belt calculating position unit claim 2 , the notification device being configured to inform a user of the lateral position of the elevator belt on the sheave.4. The elevator belt position tracking system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the notification device is ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND AN ELEVATOR CONTROL DEVICE OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE METHOD

A method for operating an elevator installation uses an elevator control device, wherein, by at least one sensor allocated to the elevator installation and by a sensor signal obtainable therefrom, a state of the elevator installation is automatically detected by the elevator control device. In dependence on the detected state, the elevator control device automatically generates an activation signal to automatically activate a remote signaling element. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for operating an elevator system comprising the steps of:detecting automatically a state of the elevator system by at least one sensor assigned to the elevator system and generating a sensor signal representing the detected state;generating automatically an activation signal as a function of the detected state in response to the sensor signal; andactivating automatically a remote signalling element in response to the activation signal.15. The method according to wherein the remote signalling element when activated can only be deactivated by a control action and wherein the control action claim 14 , which deactivates the remote signalling element claim 14 , is logged automatically.16. The method according to wherein at least one warning lamp in a form of a rotating lamp or a rotary mirror lamp functions as the remote signalling element.17. The method according to wherein the at least one sensor is assigned to a compensating cable of the elevator system and detects a lengthening of the compensating cable as the state of the elevator system.18. The method according to wherein the detection of the state of the elevator system and an underlying evaluation of the sensor signal is performed by an evaluating logic of an elevator control device controlling the elevator system claim 14 , and wherein the sensor signal and at least another sensor signal are at least one of logically and temporally linked by the evaluating logic.19. The method according to wherein the evaluating logic comprises a ...

ELEVATOR MONITOR

An elevator monitor as disclosed in the present utility model includes an upper cover and a bottom case, with the upper cover fixed to the opening position of the bottom case and a control panel provided in the inner space of the bottom case. The control panel includes a PCB board, a floor interpretation processor, an elevating speed recording and analyzing processor, an AV line inlet, a data line inlet, an AV line outlet, a data line outlet, a control switch, an LED indicator and a buzzer. The present utility model relates to an elevator monitor, which is of a structure being able to detect the stability of the elevator in seconds and prevent the phenomenon of abnormal drop. When the car of the elevator is caught in the hoistway, it will be convenient for workers to find the elevator in time for maintenance and rescue, thus improving safety, effect of use and practicality. Furthermore, the camera can detect whether the elevator door is blocked and monitor whether the elevator door can be closed. 1. An elevator monitor , comprising an upper cover and a bottom case , the upper cover being fixed to the opening position of the bottom case and a control panel provided in the inner space of the bottom case , the control panel comprising a PCB board , a floor interpretation processor , an elevating speed recording and analyzing processor , an AV line inlet , a data line inlet , an AV line outlet , a data line outlet , a control switch , an LED indicator and a buzzer , with the signal received by the data line inlet input to the elevating speed recording and analyzing processor and processed by the elevating speed recording and analyzing processor before being input to the data line outlet , the buzzer , and the LED indicator , and the signal received by the AV line inlet being input to the floor interpretation processor and being processed by the floor interpretation processor before being input to the AV line outlet.2. The elevator monitor according to claim 1 , wherein ...

ELEVATOR DOOR DRIVE

An elevator door drive comprising: an elevator door motor; and an elevator door controller comprising at least one button; wherein the elevator door controller is arranged to generate a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) drive signal for driving the elevator door motor; wherein the elevator door controller is arranged to provide an acoustic frequency PWM signal to the elevator door motor responsive to a press of the at least one button. When the elevator door motor is provided with a PWM signal in the acoustic range, the current passing through the motor windings generates forces that result from that current and the magnetic fields in the motor. These forces excite vibrations in the motor components that generate audible noise (which may be referred to as audible magnetic noise or electromagnetic acoustic noise). 110. An elevator door drive () comprising:{'b': '15', 'an elevator door motor (); and'}{'b': 22', '21, 'an elevator door controller () comprising at least one button ();'}{'b': 20', '30', '15, 'wherein the elevator door controller () is arranged to generate a PWM drive signal () for driving the elevator door motor ();'}{'b': 20', '32', '15', '21, 'wherein the elevator door controller () is arranged to provide an acoustic frequency PWM signal () to the elevator door motor () responsive to a press of the at least one button ().'}2102032. An elevator door drive () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the elevator door controller () is arranged to provide the acoustic frequency PWM signal () in the case of an error.3103230. An elevator door drive () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the frequency of the acoustic frequency PWM signal () is higher than that of the PWM drive signal ().41032. An elevator door drive () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the acoustic frequency PWM signal () comprises a frequency of no more than 10 kHz claim 1 , optionally no more than 5 kHz claim 1 , optionally no more than 3 kHz claim 1 , optionally no more than 1500 Hz claim 1 , optionally no ...

Contactless Elevator Service for an Elevator Based on Augmented Datasets

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 ...

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

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 ...

Apparatus, System and Method for Moving While Receiving Information on Output Devices using Sensor Relays

A method and apparatus to facilitate learning while moving, efficient multitasking involving movement while the user processes or responds to different stimuli. The stimuli may include but are not limited to information related to education or entertainment or feedback concerning the user's movement. More specifically this movement may be related to coordination, exercise or physiotherapy. The methods and apparatuses of the disclosure involve the user conducting movement, while simultaneously processing with the aid of an output device, movement device and sensor relays. In this disclosure sensors monitoring a user's performance on an output device may alter the parameters of a movement device's functionality, or vice versa. In some embodiments sensor relays may be used to create a perimeter for an area where a user can exercise while using an output device without the aid of a movement device. In other embodiments an observer can adjust the devices' set points. 1. An apparatus comprising one or more sensor relays;and either:one or more output devices,one or more movement devices,or some combination therein,wherein one or more of said output devices or movement devices responds to a signal sent from one or more of said sensor relays, after evaluating said signal against one or more control factors.2. An apparatus as described in claim 1 , wherein one or more of said movement devices is a circular treadmill.3. An apparatus comprising a circular treadmill as described in claim 2 , wherein said circular treadmill further comprises physical guides which support handle bars.4. An apparatus comprising a circular treadmill as described in further comprising sensor relays located along its handle bars capable of sensing the users position claim 3 , and relaying the user's position to an observer's output device.5. An apparatus as described in claim 1 , further comprising:a battery connected to sensor relays which synergistically charge said battery with the user's dispensed ...

Apparatus and methods for remote environmental control

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.

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

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 , ...

DETECTING ELEVATOR MECHANICS IN ELEVATOR SYSTEMS

Embodiments include a method and system for detecting mechanics in an elevator system. The system includes a controller configured to communicate with one or more anchors, and a tag configured to transmit a signal, wherein the signal includes an identifier and location information. The system also includes one or more anchors, wherein the one or more anchors are configured to detect the signal from the tag, wherein the controller is configured to execute a safety action response to detecting the signal from the tag. 1. A method for detecting a tag in a system , the method comprising:monitoring a zone using one or more anchors;detecting a location of a tag in the zone; andtracking the location of the tag;determining whether to execute a safety action based at least in part on the location of the tag.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising calibrating the one more anchors in the system claim 1 , wherein the one or more anchors are positioned in a hoistway of an elevator system claim 1 , wherein the one or more anchors monitor at least one of an area above an elevator car or an elevator pit.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein calibrating the one or more anchors comprises configuring a master anchor to communicate with other anchors and a controller claim 2 , wherein the master anchor is selected based on at least one of a static assignment or a dynamic assignment claim 2 , wherein the dynamic assignment is based on at least one of a battery life claim 2 , functionality claim 2 , or power ON sequence of the one or more anchors.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the safety action includes at least one of disabling an elevator car claim 3 , reducing elevator car speed claim 3 , or restricting access to one or more floors.5. The method of further comprising transmitting an alarm to at least one of a user device or the system.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tag is an ultra-wide band (UWB) RF tag.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising executing a safety ...

Elevator smoke and fire detection system

An elevator fire detection system ( 130 ) for early detection of smouldering and/or burning within an elevator system ( 100 ) is provided. A controller ( 112 ) is in electronic communication with at least one electronic nose detector ( 120 ) which is configured to receive a fluid mixture comprising an odorant, collect sensor data representative of the odorant, compare the sensor data to at least one olfactory reference profile, determine whether the odorant corresponds to the at least one olfactory reference profile and output an indicator signal to the controller ( 112 ) to indicate that the detected odorant corresponds to the at least one olfactory reference profile. The controller ( 112 ) after receiving the indicator signal effects a safety response action in the elevator system ( 100 ).

ELEVATOR SAFETY AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

Elevator safety and control systems including an elevator car moveable within an elevator shaft, at least one operational state element associated with movement of the elevator car within the elevator shaft, a passenger sensor positioned within the elevator car and configured to monitor an occupancy area of interest inside the elevator car and to observe at least one passenger located in the occupancy area of interest, and an elevator control module in communication with the passenger sensor and the at least one operational state element. The elevator control module is configured to determine an emergency state of operation of the elevator car, determine a presence of at least one passenger within elevator car, and perform emergency response action. 1. An elevator safety and control system comprising:an elevator car moveable within an elevator shaft;at least one operational state element associated with movement of the elevator car within the elevator shaft;a passenger sensor positioned within the elevator car and configured to monitor an occupancy area of interest inside the elevator car and to observe at least one passenger located in the occupancy area of interest; andan elevator control module in communication with the passenger sensor and the at least one operational state element, the elevator control module configured to:determine an emergency state of operation of the elevator car;determine a presence of at least one passenger within elevator car; andperform emergency response action.2. The elevator safety and control system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one operational state element is one or more of a safety gear claim 1 , an emergency brake claim 1 , an acceleration/deceleration sensor claim 1 , and a safety chain.3. The elevator safety and control system of claim 1 , wherein the passenger sensor is a motion tracking sensor.4. The elevator safety and control system of claim 1 , wherein the elevator control module is further configured to initiate a ...

SENSOR DEVICE, AUTOMATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD FOR THE SAME

A sensor device, an automated transportation system and an operating method for the same are provided. The sensor device essentially includes a thermal sensor array for capturing a two-dimensional thermographic image within a sensing zone and a processing circuit for processing the image so as to obtain a thermal distribution within the sensing zone. The sensing zone is such as a cage of the automated transportation system. The thermal distribution depicts a distribution of one or more thermal sources for determining a status of the sensing zone. For example, the status is capable of indicating a number of people within the sensing zone and a personal status. Therefore, the automated transportation system is driven to operate the cage in response to a control signal that is generated according to a scenario responsive to the status. 1. A sensor device , comprising:a thermal sensor array used to capture a two-dimensional thermographic image within a sensing zone; anda processing circuit electrically connected to the thermal sensor array, used to process the two-dimensional thermographic image captured by the thermal sensor array so as to obtain a thermal distribution within the sensing zone, and determine a status of the sensing zone according to the thermal distribution.2. The sensor device according to claim 1 , wherein the thermal sensor array essentially consists of a plurality of infrared sensors arranged in an array form.3. The sensor device according to claim 2 , wherein the thermal sensor array further detects a temperature within the sensing zone.4. The sensor device according to claim 1 , wherein the thermal distribution is an image that depicts a distribution of one or more thermal sources.5. The sensor device according to claim 4 , wherein the status of the sensing zone is capable of indicating a number of people within the sensing zone and at least one personal status analyzed from the one or more thermal sources.6. The sensor device according to claim 5 ...

ELEVATOR PASSENGER INTERFACE INCLUDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FEATURES

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 ...

Communication with a trapped passenger in a transportation system

According to an embodiment, a method to communicate with a passenger in a car within a transportation system includes receiving an alarm signal from the car, receiving at least one operation parameter from the car, analyzing the at least one operation parameter corresponding to the alarm signal from the car, determining an alarm condition in response to the at least one operation parameter and the alarm signal, and initiating a video session via a video system in response to the alarm signal.

Elevator safety arrangement having earth fault detection

A safety arrangement of an elevator and a method for monitoring electrical safety in an elevator system is disclosed. The safety arrangement of an elevator includes a motor drive of the elevator, which motor drive includes a main circuit, an accessible conducting part, which is earthed, an insulator, which is adapted to electrically insulate the aforementioned conducting part from the aforementioned main circuit and also a monitoring circuit, which is configured to determine an earth fault of the aforementioned main circuit occurring via the aforementioned conducting part. The monitoring circuit is configured to form a signal indicating the danger of electric shock in the motor drive of the elevator, if the aforementioned earth fault is diagnosed.

BUILDING OCCUPANT EVACUATION

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 ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INITIATING ELEVATOR SERVICE USING A COMMUNICATION BRIDGE

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 , ...

MULTI-CHANNEL IMPACT-RESISTANT INTELLIGENT-CONSTANT-DECELERATION HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM

The present invention discloses a multi-channel impact-resistant intelligent-constant-deceleration hydraulic braking system, and relates to the field of safety braking control for mine hoist systems. A technical point of the braking system is that the braking system includes a braking circuit formed by a constant-deceleration hydraulic system, a constant-deceleration electrical closed-loop control system, and a detection and feedback apparatus. The constant-deceleration hydraulic system is provided with N+1 independent complete oil return channels, where N is a positive integer greater than or equal to 3. The oil return channels are disposed in parallel to form parallel independent braking circuits, that is, are “multi-channel” and do not have a “common output point”. The oil return channel includes a backup oil source, an electro-hydraulic signal conversion and amplification component, an operating mode switching apparatus, and an execution component that are sequentially connected. The oil return channels include one backup channel and N working channels. Functions such as constant-deceleration braking, impact and vibration limiting, rope slip prevention, derailing prevention, and overwinding prevention can be safely and reliably achieved when a mine hoist system normally stops, performs operation braking or performs safety braking, thereby greatly reducing an accident rate. 1. A multi-channel impact-resistant intelligent-constant-deceleration hydraulic braking system , comprising a braking circuit formed by a constant-deceleration hydraulic system , a constant-deceleration electrical closed-loop control system , and a detection and feedback apparatus , whereinthe constant-deceleration hydraulic system is provided with N+1 independent complete oil return channels, wherein N is a positive integer greater than or equal to 3, the oil return channels are disposed in parallel to form parallel independent braking circuits, that is, are “multi-channel” and do not have a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING ELEVATOR POSITIONING

A method and a system for enhancing elevator positioning includes a camera system designed to record pictures and a computer system designed to determine an absolute distance or a distance between two elements of the recorded pictures. The device is designed to determine the relative distance between the floor of an elevator car and the floor of a landing. 1. A system for enhancing elevator positioning , comprising:a camera system designed to record pictures; anda computer system designed to determine an absolute distance of at least one element of the recorded pictures or a relative distance between two elements of the recorded pictures,wherein the device is designed to determine the relative distance between the floor of an elevator car and the floor of a landing.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the camera system comprises a single camera or is a camera system that provides two stereoscopic pictures and/or distance information.3. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one camera of the camera system is positioned above the doors of a landing floor or an elevator car and is aimed down towards the floor.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the computer system is designed to store reference images of each landing to compare current images against the reference images claim 1 , and wherein the computer system is designed to conclude a poor levelling when the system detects a deviation either between car floor and landing floor or current image against reference image at that specific landing.5. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the system comprises a camera-based passenger detector system with passenger detecting shape recognition software claim 1 , and wherein the system is modified to recognize the car floor and/or the landing floors.6. The system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising acoustic or optic warning means.7. A method for enhancing elevator positioning with the system according to claim 1 , comprising the ...

ELEVATOR SIGNALIZATION APPARATUS

According to an aspect, there is provided an elevator signalization apparatus. The elevator signalization apparatus comprises first receiving means for receiving floor information representing floor occupancy information associated with a building; output means for indicating floor occupancy to a user; second receiving means for receiving user associated information; and transmitting means for transmitting a control signal to an elevator controller based on the received user associated information. 1. An elevator signalization apparatus comprising:a first receiver configured to receive floor information representing floor occupancy information associated with a building;an output for indicating floor occupancy to a user;a second receiver configured to receive user associated information; anda first transmitter configure to transmit a control signal to an elevator controller based on the received user associated information.2. The elevator signalization apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the output comprises at least one of a display claim 1 , a touch-sensitive screen or a lighting arrangement.3. The elevator signalization apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the output is integrated with the second receiver.4. The elevator signalization apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second receiver is configured to identify the user based on the user associated information claim 1 , andwherein the apparatus further comprises:a processor configured to obtain preference data based on the user identification and to filter the floor occupancy information based on the preference data.5. The elevator signalization apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second receiver is configured to identify the user based on the user associated information claim 1 , andwherein the apparatus further comprises:a second transmitter configured to transmit user identification information to a floor occupancy information system,wherein the received floor information has been filtered based on the user identification ...

Elevator sound systems

Elevator systems including an elevator car moveable within an elevator shaft, the elevator car having a first elevator car component, the first elevator car component having a first side facing an interior of the elevator car and a second side opposite from the first side and a structural sound-generation system. The structural sound-generation system having at least one audio actuator coupled to the second side of the first elevator car component and an audio system controller in communication with the at least one audio actuator. The structural sound-generation system is configured to generate vibrations within the first elevator car component such that sound waves are produced therefrom and projected into the interior of the elevator car.

DEVICE AND METHOD PROVIDING TRAFFIC FORECASTS FOR ELEVATOR SYSTEMS

The invention relates to a device providing traffic forecasts for elevator systems, comprising a data-processing system, wherein the device is designed to establish a data connection between the data-processing system and the elevator system, and wherein the device is designed to establish a data connection between the data-processing system and at least one mobile device, and wherein the device is designed to receive data from the elevator system and/or from at least one mobile device, and wherein the device is designed to send processed data to at least one mobile device. 1. A device providing traffic forecasts for elevator systems , comprising a data-processing system ,wherein the device is designed to establish a data connection between the data-processing system and the elevator system,wherein the device is designed to establish a data connection between the data-processing system and at least one mobile device,wherein the device is designed to receive data from the elevator system and/or from at least one mobile device, andwherein the device is designed to send processed data to at least one mobile device.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one mobile device is selected from the group of phones claim 1 , tablets claim 1 , smart wristwatches and any other mobile device which utilizes mobile operating software like Android claim 1 , IOS or Windows Mobile.3. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the device is designed to send processed data to at least one mobile device and/or to receive data from at least one mobile device in a wireless manner claim 1 , wherein the device or the data processing system comprises means to establish a data connection between the data-processing system and at least one mobile device claim 1 , wherein the means are Bluetooth-means claim 1 , WLAN-means or mobile communication means or other radio-means.4. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the device is designed to send processed data to an elevator ...

VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for a vertical platform lift assembly control system are disclosed. The control system may provide a method for monitoring sensors for the vertical platform lift, and may determine operating modes and fault conditions from the sensor data. An indicator system for the vertical platform lift may provide user feedback based on sensor data and the status of the control system. 1. A lift assembly comprising:a frame;a lift mechanism associated with the frame;a platform attached to the lift mechanism;one or more sidewalls attached to, and configured to contain, the platform;a drive assembly configured to move the lift mechanism, wherein the lift mechanism moves the platform;a control system configured to communicate with the drive assembly; andone or more sensors; a temperature sensor associated with the drive assembly;', 'a current sensor associated with the drive assembly; and', 'one or more load sensors, associated with the platform and configured to sense weight of the platform;, 'wherein the one or more sensors comprises a cab controller comprising one or more user inputs;', 'a landing controller comprising one or more user inputs;', 'control circuitry;', 'one or more connection ports connected to the control circuitry;', 'one or more processors connected to the control circuitry;', 'a first indicator system; and', 'a second indicator system configured to be viewable from the platform; and, 'wherein the control system comprises set a fault condition based on a comparison of data from the one or more sensors and a threshold sensor value;', 'determine an operating mode for the control system based on the fault condition; and', 'indicate, using the first indicator and the second indicator system, the fault condition., 'wherein the control system is configured to2. The lift assembly of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , based on the fault condition claim 1 , the control system is configured to prevent or restrict movement of the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING THE LUBRICANT CONTENT OF ELEVATOR ROPES

A method and an apparatus for monitoring and supervising the lubricant content of elevator ropes in an elevator, which includes at least a hoisting machine provided with a drive motor, the hoisting machine including at least a traction sheave, around which one or more elevator ropes are fitted side-by-side, which ropes move under the effect of friction along with the rotational movement of the traction sheave and at the same time move the elevator car. The lubricant content is monitored and supervised by the aid of a magnetic measuring device disposed in the immediate proximity of the traction sheave and the elevator ropes by collecting in the measuring device the metal dust detaching in connection with wear of the traction sheave and of the elevator ropes during operation of the elevator and by letting the metal dust switch on an alarm about a lubricant content of the elevator ropes that is too low. 1. A method for monitoring and supervising the lubricant content of elevator ropes in an elevator , the elevator comprising at least a hoisting machine provided with a drive motor , the hoisting machine comprising at least a traction sheave , one or more elevator ropes being fitted side-by-side around the traction sheave , the one or more elevator ropes moving under the effect of friction along with the rotational movement of the traction sheave and at the same time moving the elevator car , said method comprising the steps of: collecting in the measuring device the metal dust and/or rust detaching in connection with wear of the traction sheave and of the elevator ropes during operation of the elevator; and', 'letting the metal dust and/or rust switch on an alarm about a lubricant content of the elevator ropes that is too low., 'monitoring and supervising the lubricant content of the elevator ropes by the aid of a measuring device by;'}2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of collecting the metal dust and/or rust detaching in connection with ...

ESTIMATION AND PRESENTATION OF AREA OF INTEREST FOR CONDITION BASED MONITORING ON DOORS: DOOR HEALTH HEAT MAP

A method of monitoring health of an elevator system including: detecting, using a sensing apparatus, sensor data, the sensor data including at least one of an acceleration of an elevator car, temperature data of the elevator system, and pressure data proximate the elevator car; determining a health level of the elevator system in response to at least one of the acceleration of the elevator car, the temperature data of the elevator system, and the pressure data proximate the elevator car; determining whether the health level is greater than a selected threshold; determining that there is a potential health issue if the health level is greater than the selected threshold; determining one or more possible locations for the health level within an elevator shaft; determining a probability of each of the one or more possible locations; and displaying the probability of the health level being at a plurality of locations. 1. A method of monitoring health of an elevator system , the method comprising:detecting, using a sensing apparatus, sensor data, the sensor data including at least one of an acceleration of an elevator car, temperature data of the elevator system, and pressure data proximate the elevator car;determining a health level of the elevator system in response to at least one of the acceleration of the elevator car, the temperature data of the elevator system, and the pressure data proximate the elevator car;determining whether the health level is greater than a selected threshold;determining that there is a potential health issue if the health level is greater than the selected threshold;determining one or more possible locations for the health level within an elevator shaft;determining a probability of each of the one or more possible locations within the elevator shaft; anddisplaying the probability of the health level being at a plurality of locations throughout an elevator shaft on a display device of a computing device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Secondary car operating panel for elevator cars

Elevator car systems including a primary car operating panel fixedly located on an elevator car panel and a secondary car operating panel display system. The Display system includes a detection and tracking device configured to detect the entry and location of passengers within the elevator car and a display device configured to display a secondary car operating panel at a location proximate to a detected and tracked passenger.

ELEVATOR DYNAMIC DISPLAYS FOR MESSAGING AND COMMUNICATION

A building elevator system is provided having: an elevator system having an elevator car; a control system configured to control the building elevator system and determine evacuation information; and a dynamic display configured to display the evacuation information when an evacuation call is received by the control system. The evacuation information includes at least one of an estimated time of arrival of the elevated car, an evacuee recommendation, a directional map, and directional instructions. 1. A building elevator system comprising:an elevator system having an elevator car;a control system configured to control the building elevator system and determine evacuation information; anda dynamic display configured to display the evacuation information when an evacuation call is received by the control system;wherein the evacuation information includes an estimated time of arrival of the elevated car, an evacuee recommendation, and at least one of a directional map, and directional instructions, andwherein the evacuee recommendation is determined in response to the estimated time of arrival and at least one of evacuation scenario times and a location of the dynamic display.2. The building elevator system of claim 1 , wherein:the estimated time of arrival of the elevator car is determined in response to at least one of a quantity of evacuation calls, an order of each evacuation call, a current location of the elevator car, a speed of the elevator car, a location of the dynamic display, a number of passengers on each floor, and a location of a fire.3. (canceled)4. The building elevator system of claim 1 , wherein:the directional map is determined in response to the evacuee recommendation and stored building maps.5. The building elevator system of claim 1 , wherein:the directional instructions are determined in response to the directional map.6. The building elevator system of claim 1 , wherein:the dynamic display is at least one of a mobile device and a monitor screen ...

GROUP COORDINATION OF ELEVATORS WITHIN A BUILDING FOR OCCUPANT EVACUATION

A method of operating a building elevator system including: controlling a first elevator system and a second elevator system, floor coverage of the first elevator system overlapping floor coverage of the second elevator system at a least one transfer floor; receiving an evacuation call from an evacuation floor; detecting when a first elevator car of the first elevator system is dispatched to the transfer floor; and dispatching a second elevator car of the second elevator system to the transfer floor. 1. A method of operating a building elevator system , the method comprising:controlling a first elevator system and a second elevator system, floor coverage of the first elevator system overlapping floor coverage of the second elevator system at a position correspondence to at least one transfer floor;receiving an evacuation call from an evacuation alarm on an evacuation floor;generating an elevator call in response to the evacuation call from the evacuation alarm;dispatching a first elevator car of the first elevator system to the evacuation floor;detecting when the first elevator car of the first elevator system is dispatched from the evacuation floor to a transfer floor; anddispatching a second elevator car of the second elevator system to the transfer floor.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:dispatching the second elevator car to a discharge floor after occupants have loaded into the second elevator car on the transfer floor.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:dispatching the second elevator car to a second transfer floor after occupants have loaded into the second elevator car on the transfer floor.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a projected arrival time of the first elevator car at the transfer floor;wherein the second elevator car is dispatched to arrive at the transfer floor within a selected time period of the projected arrival time.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing, using a notification ...

ELEVATOR DEVICE

Provided is an elevator device, including: a cage; a car entrance frame including: entrance columns provided at a car entrance of the cage; and an entrance top plate provided on a top side of the car entrance; a car door configured to open and close the car entrance; a projector, which is provided to the car entrance frame so as to be capable of projecting information onto an image display surface provided at a landing when the car door is opened upon arrival of a car at the landing; and a control device configured to control respective operations of the car door and the projector. When the control device controls the car door to open, the control device controls the projector to project the information onto the image display surface. 1. An elevator device , comprising:a cage; entrance columns provided at a car entrance of the cage; and', 'an entrance top plate provided on a top side of the car entrance;, 'a car entrance frame includinga car door configured to open and close the car entrance;a projector, which is provided to the car entrance frame so as to be capable of projecting information onto an image display surface provided at a landing when the car door is opened upon arrival of a car at the landing; anda control device configured to control respective operations of the car door and the projector,wherein, when the control device controls the car door to open, the control device controls the projector to project the information onto the image display surface.2. The elevator device according to claim 1 ,wherein the image display surface is provided on a floor of the landing, andwherein the projector is provided to the entrance top plate of the car entrance frame so as to be capable of projecting the information onto the image display surface.3. The elevator device according to claim 1 , further comprising a jamb including:vertical frames provided at a landing entrance of the landing; anda head frame provided at a top side of the landing entrance,wherein the ...

RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA SAFETY SYSTEM

According to one embodiment, a safety system can comprise at least one receiver, each located in a restricted access area; a safe operation monitor coupled to the at least one receiver configured to detect signals from the at least one receiver; wherein: the at least one receiver is configured to receive signals from a transmitter, the transmitter being used by a worker within the restricted access area; the safe operation monitor is configured to protect the restricted access area, based on the receipt of a signal from the transmitter; and causing an alert on the transmitter. 1. A safety system comprising:at least one receiver, located in a restricted access area;a safe operation monitor coupled to the one or more receivers configured to detect signals from the at least one receiver; wherein:the at least one receiver configured to receive signals from a transmitter, the transmitter being used by a worker within the restricted access area; andthe safe operation monitor is configured to protect the worker located in the restricted access area, based on the receipt of a signal from the transmitter.2. The safety system of wherein:the safety system is coupled to an elevator system;the restricted access area is located in an elevator hoistway; andprotecting the worker located in the restricted access area comprises ceasing operation of an elevator car within the elevator system.3. The safety system of wherein:the safe operation monitor is further configured to cause an alert on the transmitter.4. The safety system of wherein:each of the at least one receiver is configured to receive a panic button signal from a transmitter; andthe safe operation monitor is configured to cease the operation of the elevator, based on the receipt of the panic button signal from the transmitter.5. The safety system of wherein the restricted access area is on an elevator car.6. The safety system of wherein the restricted area is at a bottom of an elevator hoistway.7. The safety system of ...

SAFETY BRAKING SYSTEMS FOR ELEVATORS

Elevator safety brake and/or safety actuator health monitoring systems and methods including an elevator car moveable within an elevator shaft along a guide rail, and a first safety brake assembly arranged on the elevator car and configured to engage with the guide rail to provide emergency braking to the elevator car. The first brake assembly includes a first safety brake and an electronic safety actuator operably connected to the first safety brake. A health monitoring element is in communication with the electronic safety actuator. The health monitoring element is configured to record information associated with operation of the first safety brake assembly, compare the recorded information against at least one predetermined threshold, and when the recorded information exceeds the at least one predetermined threshold, generate a notification that maintenance is required. 1. An elevator safety brake and/or safety actuator health monitoring system comprising:an elevator car moveable within an elevator shaft along a guide rail; a first safety brake; and', 'an electronic safety actuator operably connected to the first safety brake; and, 'a first safety brake assembly arranged on the elevator car and configured to engage with the guide rail to provide emergency braking to the elevator car, wherein the first brake assembly includesa health monitoring element in communication with the electronic safety actuator, wherein the health monitoring element is configured to:record information associated with operation of the first safety brake assembly;compare the recorded information against at least one predetermined threshold; andwhen the recorded information exceeds the at least one predetermined threshold, generate a notification that maintenance is required.2. The health monitoring system of claim 1 , further comprising a second safety brake assembly claim 1 , the health monitoring element being in communication with the second safety brake assembly claim 1 , wherein the ...

Emergency Elevator Evacuation System

The disclosure includes elevator emergency control systems and methods for use in an elevator. The elevator emergency control system may include a control station disposed external to multiple buildings. The control station may be configured to: determine that an emergency condition exists for the multiple buildings; in response to determining that the emergency condition exists for the multiple buildings, transmit a first emergency alert signal that directs a first group of elevators located in at least two buildings of the multiple building to enter an emergency mode, and the emergency mode results in the first group of elevators: traveling vertically downward with respect to a first group of structures; and answering down hall calls until the first group of elevators reaches an elevator weight capacity, an egress floor, or a combination thereof.

DEVICE FOR CALLING ELEVATORS

A device that can be foot activated and used to call an elevator and/or control one or more functions of the elevator is disclosed. In particular, the user can step on one or more parts of the device to call an elevator to go to a floor located above or below a floor the user is currently located or to select specific floors. The device utilizes one or more air chambers/pockets that can be pressed to activate the sequence of air to travel through an air outlet of the air chamber/pocket, through an air hose, in order to activate switches on electrical contacts that are in electrical communication with the elevator call box. The electrical contacts are electrically connected to specific push buttons of an elevator to call and/or control specific elevator functions including ascending, descending, or traveling to a specific floor.

CONTROL DEVICE, METHOD OF DETERMINING TRIGGERING OF THE CONTROL DEVICE AND ELEVATOR SYSTEM

A control device, a method for determining triggering of a control device, and an elevator system. The control device includes a control panel including a plurality of buttons, and the buttons include: a non-contact sensor, which is capable of sensing the approaching of an object and generating a proximity signal; and a micro switch, which is capable of generating a contact signal when the button is pressed.

CONTROL DEVICE, METHOD OF PREVENTING FALSE TRIGGERING OF THE CONTROL DEVICE, AND ELEVATOR SYSTEM

A control device, a method for preventing false triggering of a control device, and an elevator system. The control device includes: a control panel, which includes a plurality of buttons, each of the plurality of buttons being capable of sensing the approaching of an object in a non-contact manner; and a processor, which is connected to the control panel to receive signals sent by the plurality of buttons when the approaching of an object is sensed; wherein the processor is configured to, when receiving signals sent by at least two adjacent buttons of the plurality of buttons within a defined time period, not execute an operation corresponding to the signals.

NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ELEVATOR AND AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

A notification system and a notification method for an elevator, and an elevator system are provided by the present disclosure. The notification system for an elevator includes: a wake-up module, which is configured to wake up a user mobile terminal when the user mobile terminal enters a specified area, so that the user mobile terminal sends a request to a server; and the server, which is configured to receive a reminder item setting from an administrator, and which is configured to push a reminder item to the user mobile terminal upon receiving the request from the user mobile terminal, the reminder item including elevator repair or maintenance information. The system and method according to the present disclosure allows a user to conveniently know about elevator repair or maintenance information. 1. A notification system for an elevator , comprising:a wake-up module, which is configured to wake up a user mobile terminal when the user mobile terminal enters a specified area, so that the user mobile terminal sends a request to a server; andthe server, which is configured to receive a reminder item setting from an administrator, and which is configured to push a reminder item to the user mobile terminal upon receiving the request from the user mobile terminal, the reminder item comprising elevator repair or maintenance information.2. The notification system according to claim 1 , wherein the wake-up module is a Bluetooth module.3. The notification system according to claim 1 , wherein the wake-up module is arranged in a building in which an elevator associated with the elevator repair or maintenance information is located.4. The notification system according to claim 3 , wherein the wake-up module is arranged in an elevator lobby or in an elevator car.5. The notification system according to claim 3 , wherein the specified area covers an elevator lobby at a first floor of the building.6. The notification system according to claim 3 , wherein the reminder item further ...

PROCESSING SERVICE REQUESTS IN A CONVEYANCE SYSTEM

A method of processing a service request related to a conveyance system includes receiving the service request related to the conveyance system; determining whether the service request identifies the conveyance system as running or not running; upon determining that the service request identifies the conveyance system as not running determining whether a conveyance system status is accessible; when the conveyance system status is accessible, determining from the conveyance system status whether the conveyance system is operating properly; when the conveyance system status is not accessible, obtaining at least one input from the conveyance system and determining from the at least one input whether the conveyance system is operating properly. 1. A method of processing a service request related to a conveyance system , the method comprising:receiving the service request related to the conveyance system;determining whether the service request identifies the conveyance system as running or not running; determining whether a conveyance system status is accessible;', 'when the conveyance system status is accessible, determining from the conveyance system status whether the conveyance system is operating properly;', 'when the conveyance system status is not accessible, obtaining at least one input from the conveyance system and determining from the at least one input whether the conveyance system is operating properly., 'upon determining that the service request identifies the conveyance system as not running;'}2. The method of wherein:upon determining that the service request identifies the conveyance system as running, determining if the service request identifies at least one issue.3. The method of wherein:upon determining that the service request identifies at least one issue, initiating a service call for the conveyance system.4. The method of wherein:the service call is associated with a low priority.5. The method of wherein:upon determining, from the conveyance ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE INTEGRITY OF BELTS IN ELEVATOR SYSTEMS

Systems and methods may be used to monitor the integrity of a belt of an elevator system. Many buildings nowadays do not have the luxury of being able to regularly take an elevator system out of service to perform a giant magneto-resistance (GMR) scan of an entire length of the belt from which an elevator car is suspended. One method to avoid this inconvenience involves performing GMR scans of segments of the belt during the course of everyday passenger traffic and compiling data associated with different segments into a complete GMR profile for the belt. To determine whether the belt contains an irregularity, the GMR profile may then be compared to one or more baseline GMR profiles that were acquired previously, ideally at a time when the belt was known not to contain any irregularities. 1. A method for monitoring integrity of a belt of an elevator system , the method comprising steps of:moving an elevator car between floors of a building in a first run to pick up or transport a first passenger;performing during the first run a first scan of a first segment of a belt from which the elevator car is suspended;moving the elevator car between floors of the building in a second run to pick up or transport the first passenger or a second passenger, wherein in the second run the elevator car passes or accesses at least one floor that is not passed or accessed in the first run;performing during the second run a second scan of a second segment of the belt that is at least partially different than the first segment of the belt;compiling data from the first and second scans into a profile; andanalyzing the profile to determine whether the belt contains an irregularity.2. The method of comprising continuing to perform one or more additional scans while moving the elevator car to pick up or transport one or more passengers at least until the elevator car has traveled to or passed by all floors to which the elevator car has access claim 1 , wherein data from the one or more ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE INTEGRITY OF BELTS IN ELEVATOR SYSTEMS

Systems and methods may be employed to identify high-wear sections of a belt in an elevator system. Many buildings nowadays do not have the luxury of being able to regularly take an elevator system out of service to inspect an entire length of the belt from which an elevator car is suspended. One method to avoid this inconvenience involves storing position versus time data for an elevator car, determining which section of the belt engages with one or more sheaves in a hoistway based on the position of the elevator car, and identifying a high-wear section of the belt based on the position versus time data and at least one high-wear factor. One such high-wear factors concerns an amount of time that each section of the belt spends idly wrapped around a sheave. 1. A method for identifying high-wear sections of a belt of an elevator system , the method comprising:storing position versus time data in a storage medium for an elevator car that is movable in a hoistway, wherein the elevator car is suspended by the belt, which is wrapped around a first sheave;determining which section of the belt engages with the first sheave for positions of the elevator car in the hoistway; and a frequency with which each section of the belt transitions between being straight and being engaged with the first sheave,', 'an amount of time that each section of the belt spends idly wrapped around the first sheave, or', 'a frequency with which each section of the belt is engaged with the first sheave when the elevator car accelerates or decelerates., 'identifying a high-wear section of the belt, which experiences a higher degree of wear than other sections of the belt, based on the position versus time data and at least one of2. The method of comprising GMR scanning the high-wear section of the belt more frequently than the other sections of the belt.3. The method of comprising determining which section of the belt engages with the first sheave for all positions that the elevator car is ...

OCCUPANT EVACUATION OPERATION DISPLAY

A building elevator system including: a building having multiple floors; an elevator system within the building, the elevator system having at least one elevator car; a display located on each floor proximate the elevator system, wherein the display is configured to illuminate evacuation information including an estimated time of arrival of the elevator car and an elevator status; and a control system configured to control the building elevator system and determine the evacuation information to illuminate for each display in response to at least one of a location of the elevator car in the building, a floor location of the display, a speed of the elevator car, a remaining capacity of the elevator car, a number of passengers on each floor, and an evacuation priority of the floor. 1. A building elevator system comprising:a building having multiple floors;an elevator system within the building, the elevator system having an elevator car;a display located on each floor proximate the elevator system, wherein the display is configured to illuminate evacuation information during an evacuation, the evacuation information including an estimated time of arrival of the elevator car and an elevator status that indicates whether the elevator car can be used for evacuation; anda control system configured to control the building elevator system and determine the evacuation information to illuminate for each display in response to at least one of a location of the elevator car in the building, a floor location of the display, a speed of the elevator car, a remaining capacity of the elevator car, a number of passengers on each floor, and an evacuation priority of the floor.2. The building elevator system of claim 1 , wherein:the display displays the estimated time of arrival of the elevator car by illuminating digital numbers.3. The building elevator system of claim 1 , wherein:the display displays the estimated time of arrival of the elevator car by illuminating a status indicator ...

OPERATION DISPLAY DEVICE FOR ELEVATOR

In order to make an operation display device that performs floor setting or maintenance work remotely with a remote controller smaller and better in design, it is equipped with: a faceplate having a display opening ; a transmissive plate closing the display opening ; an internal sheet metal having a wiring opening and disposed on the back side of the faceplate a liquid crystal display fixed to the front face of the internal sheet metal so as to face the display opening and having a cable passed through the wiring opening to the back side of the internal sheet metal ; and an infrared receiving device provided on the back side of the internal sheet metal to receive infrared rays from the remote controller 1. An operation display device for an elevator comprising:a faceplate having a display opening;a transmissive plate closing the display opening;an internal sheet metal having a wiring opening and disposed on a back side of the faceplate;a liquid crystal display fixed to a front face of the internal sheet metal so as to face the display opening and having a cable passed through the wiring opening to a back side of the internal sheet metal; andan infrared receiving unit provided on the back side of the internal sheet metal and arranged at a position avoiding the cable, to receive infrared rays from a remote controller via the transmissive plate, the display opening, and the wiring opening.2. The operation display device for an elevator according to claim 1 , whereina width of the wiring opening is narrower than a width of the liquid crystal display, andthe infrared receiving unit is located within a range of the width of the wiring opening.3. The operation display device for an elevator according to claim 1 , wherein a portion of the transmissive plate that faces the wiring opening and the cable is translucent so as to allow the infrared rays from the remote controller to pass therethrough. This invention relates to an operation display device to be installed and ...

Elevator Fixture Magnetic Slide Latch and Control Box Equipped Therewith

An elevator call box with internal, concealable latching mechanism comprises an internally disposed, cylindrical magnetic pin with a relatively low pull force that is slidably displaceable by an larger, external magnetic force supplied by a service technician. When the access door is closed, magnetic pin penetrates an orifice in a locking tab to lock the call box. The pin magnet is normally attracted to an adjacent, magnetically attractive clip snap-fitted to a latching block. The latch is externally disengaged via a stronger portable magnet carried by service personnel. The larger magnetic pull force of the portable magnet slidably displaces the smaller magnetic latch pin, freeing the locking tab to permit pivotal opening of the access door. Once the stronger magnet is moved away, the smaller magnetic pin, which is attracted magnetically to the clip, will return to it's rest position penetrating the locking tab and locking the control. 1. An elevator call box for enclosing electrical control components , the call box comprising:a mounting plate adapted to be secured to a supporting surface proximate an elevator;an access door coupled to the mounting plate to enclose the box when the door is shut;a locking tab; a latch block secured within the call box;', 'a clip adapted to be snap-fitted to the block;', 'a through bore penetrating said block;', 'a locking recess defined in said block;', 'a pin magnet slidably disposed within said through bore, the pin magnet adapted to penetrate said locking recess;', 'wherein said locking tab enters said locking recess when said access door is closed;', 'wherein said pin magnet is normally yieldably magnetically attracted to said clip to engage said locking tab when the door is closed; and,', 'wherein the pin magnet can be displaced magnetically away from said clip to release said tab for opening said door., 'a latching assembly for locking said door in the closed position and allowing the door to be selectively opened, the ...

ELEVATOR MOTION ALERT SYSTEM

An elevator motion alert system for alerting a mechanic working inside a hoistway comprises a self-power-generating car beacon mounted on an elevator car, a self-power-generating counterweight beacon mounted on a counterweight, and a mobile device carried by the mechanic for receiving signals transmitted from the car beacon and the counterweight beacon and for providing an alert to the mechanic whenever the elevator car or the counterweight is approaching. 1. An elevator motion alert system for alerting a mechanic working inside a hoistway , comprising:a self-power-generating car beacon mounted on an elevator car;a self-power-generating counterweight beacon mounted on a counterweight; anda mobile device carried by the mechanic for receiving signals transmitted from the car beacon and the counterweight beacon and for providing an alert to the mechanic whenever the elevator car or the counterweight is approaching.2. The elevator motion alert system of claim 1 , further comprising a self-power-generating sheave beacon mounted on a sheave;wherein the mobile device receives signals transmitted from the sheave beacon and provides an alert whenever the sheave is rotating.3. The elevator motion alert system of claim 2 , wherein the sheave beacon is mounted on a sheave positioned in the pit of the hoistway.4. The elevator motion alert system of claim 1 , wherein the beacons generate power and transmit signals whenever vibrational energy is provided to the beacons.5. The elevator motion alert system of claim 1 , wherein the beacons are Bluetooth low energy beacons.61. The elevator motion alert system of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device detects signals received from the car beacon and/or the counterweight beacon which have a radio wave intensity equal to or larger than a threshold S.7. The elevator motion alert system of claim 6 , wherein the mobile device provides an alert to the mechanic when the radio wave intensity of the detected signals are increasing.8. The elevator ...

WATER DETECTION INSIDE ELEVATOR PIT

A method of detecting water within a pit of an elevator shaft including: emitting an electromagnetic wave from an electromagnetic wave source towards a bottom of an elevator shaft; detecting a reflected electromagnetic wave of the electromagnetic wave using an electromagnetic wave detector; and determining whether water is present within the pit of the elevator shaft in response to the reflected electromagnetic wave. 1. A method of detecting water within a pit of an elevator shaft , the method comprising:emitting an electromagnetic wave from an electromagnetic wave source towards a bottom of an elevator shaft;detecting a reflected electromagnetic wave of the electromagnetic wave using an electromagnetic wave detector; anddetermining whether water is present within the pit of the elevator shaft in response to the reflected electromagnetic wave.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether water is present within the pit of the elevator shaft in response to the reflected electromagnetic wave further comprises:comparing the reflected electromagnetic wave to the electromagnetic wave emitted from the electromagnetic wave source.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether water is present within the pit of the elevator shaft in response to the reflected electromagnetic wave further comprises:comparing the reflected electromagnetic wave to stored reflected electromagnetic waves.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting a notification to a computing device in response to whether water is present within the pit of the elevator shaft.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:activating an alarm on the computing device in response to the notification.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic wave is light.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the electromagnetic wave is visible light.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the electromagnetic wave is infrared light.9. The method of claim 6 , wherein the electromagnetic wave source ...

WATER DETECTION IN ELEVATOR PIT USING PIT SENSORS

A method of detecting water within a pit of an elevator shaft including: detecting water within a pit of an elevator shaft using a water sensor; wirelessly transmitting a notification to a controller; and transmitting the notification to a computing device. 1. A method of detecting water within a pit of an elevator shaft , the method comprising:detecting water within a pit of an elevator shaft using a water sensor;wirelessly transmitting a notification to a controller; andtransmitting the notification to a computing device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:adjusting operation of an elevator system associated with the elevator shaft in response to detecting water.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein adjusting operation of an elevator system further comprises:stopping operation of the elevator system.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein adjusting operation of an elevator system further comprises:adjusting service landings of the elevator system.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a height of a water level of the water within the elevator shaft.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the notification is transmitted to the controller at a selected frequency.7. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:determining a selected frequency in response to the height of the water level of the water within the elevator shaft, wherein the notification is transmitted to the controller at the selected frequency.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting water within a pit of an elevator shaft using a water sensor further comprises:detecting completion of a circuit between a first electrode and a second electrode by water.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting water within a pit of an elevator shaft using a water sensor further comprises:detecting when a buoy moves from a first buoy height to a second buoy height.10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:activating an alarm on the computing device in response to the notification.11. A water ...

ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CANCELLING PASSENGER REQUESTED FLOOR DESTINATION

An elevator system includes an elevator car, a call panel, a controller, and a floor cancellation feature. The elevator car is adapted to travel in a hoistway defined by a building and between floors of the building. The call panel is located for passenger interaction, includes a plurality of floor selections, and communicates with the controller. The floor cancellation feature is associated with at least one of the call panel and the controller. The controller is configured to operate between a floor cancellation permit state and a floor cancellation restricted state, thereby respectively enabling and disabling the floor cancellation feature, and track at least one event associated with the floor cancellation restricted state. 1. An elevator system comprising:an elevator car constructed and arranged to travel in a hoistway defined by a building and between floors of the building;a call panel located for passenger interaction, and including a plurality of floor selections;a controller configured to communicate with the call panel; anda floor cancellation feature associated with at least one of the call panel and the controller, wherein the controller is configured to operate between a floor cancellation permit state and a floor cancellation restricted state thereby respectively enabling and disabling the floor cancellation feature, and track at least one event associated with the floor cancellation restricted state.2. The elevator system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the call panel is a car call panel.3. The elevator system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the call panel is a floor call panel.4. The elevator system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to receive and monitor at least one floor destination selected by at least one passenger via a floor selection of the plurality of floor selections claim 1 , and each of the at least one selected floor destination is associated with a distinct one of the floor cancellation permit state and the ...

Elevator system

A method of controlling operation of an elevator system ( 2 ), the elevator system ( 2 ) including a hoistway ( 4 ) extending between a plurality of landings ( 8 ) situated on different floors ( 9 ), and at least one elevator car ( 6 ) configured for moving along the hoistway ( 4 ) between the plurality of landings ( 8 ). The method includes receiving a control input indicating a passenger transport request, wherein the control input comprises at least one passenger transport request parameter; monitoring passengers ( 30 ) within or outside the elevator car ( 6 ) and determining at least one passenger parameter associated with the passengers ( 30 ); comparing the at least one passenger transport request parameter with the at least one passenger parameter; and controlling further operation of the elevator system ( 2 ) based on the result of said comparison.

MOBILE INTERFACE, COMMUNICATION, AND CONTROL SYSTEM TO FACILITATE OPERATION OF ELEVATOR CARS WITH MEDIA OPTIONS

An elevator interface, communication, and control system including: a first elevator car configured to move through a first elevator shaft, the first elevator car including elevator doors configured to open and close; a first controller in electronic communication with the first elevator car; a conversion module in electronic communication with the first controller; and a first wireless access point in electronic communication with the conversion module through a hardwired connection, the first wireless access point being configured to wirelessly receive a first command from a first mobile computing device via a wireless protocol, wherein the first wireless access point is configured to transmit the first command to the conversion module, the conversion module is configured to transmit the first command to the first controller, and the first controller is configured to transmit the first command to the first elevator car. 1. An elevator interface , communication , and control system , comprising:a first elevator car configured to move through a first elevator shaft, the first elevator car comprising elevator doors configured to open and close;a first controller in electronic communication with the first elevator car;a conversion module in electronic communication with the first controller; anda first wireless access point in electronic communication with the conversion module through a hardwired connection, the first wireless access point being configured to wirelessly receive a first command from a first mobile computing device via a wireless protocol,wherein the first wireless access point is configured to transmit the first command to the conversion module, the conversion module is configured to transmit the first command to the first controller, and the first controller is configured to transmit the first command to the first elevator car.2. The elevator interface claim 1 , communication claim 1 , and control system of claim 1 , wherein the hardwired connection ...

INSPECTION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SWITCHING AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM BETWEEN A NORMAL MODE AND AN INSPECTION MODE

Inspection control system switches elevator system between normal and inspection modes and includes: operating device and at least one emergency stop switch in elevator shaft for deactivating normal and/or inspection mode, for preventing and/or interrupting movement of car. In inspection mode, car is manually controlled by operating device via electric motor, wherein elevator system is switched to normal mode or inspection mode by switch of operating device. Inspection control system also includes: detection device for detecting open and/or closed shaft door, alarm generator, operating switch for activating and/or blocking electric motor, control unit that monitors switching state and actuation sequence of switch and emergency stop switch and compares both with reference switching state and reference sequence with regard to detected state of shaft door. Alarm generator generates alarm signal and operating switch blocks electric motor if switching state deviates from reference switching state or actuation sequence deviates from reference sequence. 110-. (canceled)11. An inspection control system of an elevator system , the elevator system including an elevator car and an electric motor , wherein the electric motor moves the elevator car in a shaft in response to an elevator controller in a normal mode of the elevator system , and wherein the shaft has a shaft door , the inspection control system comprising:an operating device in the shaft for controlling the electric motor in an inspection mode of the elevator system for moving the elevator car, wherein the operating device includes a mode switch for switching the elevator system between the normal mode and the inspection mode;an emergency stop switch in the shaft for deactivating at least one of the normal mode and inspection mode thereby preventing or interrupting a movement of the elevator car;a detection means for detecting at least one of an open state and a closed state of the shaft door;an alarm generator;an ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD CONFIGURED TO IDENTIFY CONDITIONS INDICATIVE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE TEMPERATURE

This disclosure relates to a system and method configured to identify and, if necessary, respond to conditions indicative of electromagnetic brake temperature, and in particular relates to passenger conveyers, such as elevators, employing the system and method. More specifically, an example passenger conveyer system includes an electromagnetic brake and a controller configured to identify a condition indicative of a temperature of the electromagnetic brake approaching a boundary of a predetermined operating range. 1. A passenger conveyer system , comprising:an electromagnetic brake; anda controller configured to identify a condition indicative of a temperature of the electromagnetic brake approaching a boundary of a predetermined operating range.2. The passenger conveyer system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to take corrective action when the condition is identified.3. The passenger conveyer system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to at least temporarily stop operation of the passenger conveyer system when the condition is identified.4. The passenger conveyer system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the controller identifies the condition without directly determining a temperature of the electromagnetic brake.5. The passenger conveyer system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:a motor mechanically connected to the electromagnetic brake;a torque sensor configured to provide an output indicative of a torque of the motor; andwherein the controller is configured to identify the condition when the output of the torque sensor exceeds a predetermined torque threshold.6. The passenger conveyer system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to identify the condition when a duty cycle of the passenger conveyer system exceeds a predetermined duty threshold.7. The passenger conveyer system as recited in claim 6 , wherein the controller determines the duty cycle by monitoring a status of a switch ...

ROPE DETERIORATION DETECTION

A method for detecting deterioration of a plurality of wire ropes is provided. Each of the wire ropes extends over a conductive sheave in parallel. The wire ropes define a measurement length extending between one end of the wire ropes and contact points of the wire ropes with the conductive sheave. The method comprises measuring the resistance through a conductive path passing through the measurement lengths of two of the wire ropes and the conductive sheave and detecting the deterioration of the wire ropes from the measured resistance. 1. A method for detecting deterioration of a plurality of wire ropes , each of the wire ropes extending over a conductive sheave in parallel , the wire ropes defining a measurement length extending between one end of the wire ropes and contact points of the wire ropes with said conductive sheave: the method comprising ,measuring the resistance through a conductive path passing through the measurement lengths of two of the wire ropes and said conductive sheave; anddetecting the deterioration of the wire ropes from said measured resistance.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein measuring the resistance includes measuring the resistance through said conductive path for a plurality of measurement lengths claim 1 , which measurement lengths change in response to movement of said wire rope or sheave claim 1 , andwherein detecting the deterioration includes detecting the location of deterioration along the wire ropes from said measured resistance.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of wire ropes includes at least three wire ropes claim 1 , the method further comprising:grouping the plurality of wire ropes into a group of three wire ropes;measuring the resistance through said conductive path with respect to all combinations of two wire ropes in each group;calculating a resistance value for each wire rope from said measured resistance; anddetecting the deteriorated wire rope from said resistance values.4. The method of claim 3 , ...

ELEVATOR SYSTEM

An elevator system includes a car that ascends and descends a hoist way, a power feeding device installed at a specific power feeding point of the hoist way, a power receiving device that receives power from the power feeding device when the car stops at the power feeding point, a battery that is charged by the received power, and an elevator control panel that controls ascent and descent of the car. When the remaining capacity of the battery is equal to or less than a predetermined capacity, the elevator control panel performs a rescue operation of a passenger in the car, and after the rescue operation, performs an automatic search operation of searching for a power feeding point where the power feeding device is installed according to the remaining capacity of the battery. 1. An elevator system , comprising:an elevator car configured to ascend and descend a hoist way;a power feeding device installed at a specific power feeding point of the hoist way;a power receiving device installed in the car and configured to receive power from the power feeding device when the car stops at the power feeding point;a battery charged with power received by the power receiving device; andan elevator control panel that controls ascent and descent of the car,wherein, when the battery has a predetermined remaining capacity or less, the elevator control panel performs a rescue operation of a passenger in the car, and after the rescue operation, performs an automatic search operation of searching for the power feeding point where the power feeding device is installed according to the remaining capacity of the battery.2. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein when the power feeding point at which the power feeding device is installed cannot be detected in the automatic search operation claim 1 , the elevator control panel searches for the power feeding point by raising or lowering a predetermined range with a current position of the car as a starting point in a state where a ...

ELEVATOR DOORWAY DISPLAY SYSTEMS FOR ELEVATOR CARS

Elevator doorway display systems and methods of operation including an elevator car having elevator car doors, a detection device configured to detect the presence of an object or person located in a detection zone when the car doors are opened, an imaging device configured to capture an image of an opening formed by the elevator car doors when the detection device detects the presence of an object or person in the detection zone, and a display located within the elevator car and configured to display a display image when the detection device detects an object or person within the detection zone. 1. An elevator doorway display system comprising:an elevator car having elevator car doors;a detection device configured to detect the presence of an object or person located in a detection zone when the car doors are opened;an imaging device configured to capture an image of an opening formed by the elevator car doors when the detection device detects the presence of an object or person in the detection zone; anda display located within the elevator car and configured to display a display image when the detection device detects an object or person within the detection zone.2. The elevator doorway display system of claim 1 , wherein the display image is at least one of an image captured by the imaging device claim 1 , a notification claim 1 , or a cartoon.3. The elevator doorway display system of claim 1 , wherein the detection zone is located outside of the elevator car.4. The elevator doorway display system of claim 1 , wherein the display is mounted to a wall panel of the elevator car that is opposite the car doors.5. The elevator doorway display system of claim 1 , further comprising a control unit configured to receive information from the detection device and the imaging device and control the display to display the display image.6. The elevator doorway display system of claim 1 , wherein the detection device and the imaging device are components of a single imaging ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ELEVATOR FOR ROBOT PASSENGERS

A method of controlling an elevator includes detecting that a robot providing a service on a floor within a building has gotten on an elevator moving through floors within the building, and controlling the elevator to move to a floor where the robot is to provide the service. At least one of the internal user interface and the external user interface of the elevator is configured to indicate whether the robot is using the elevator. 1. A method , performed by a computer system , of controlling at least one elevator for at least one robot passenger , comprising:detecting that at least one robot providing a service on at least one of floors within a building has gotten on an elevator moving through the floors; andcontrolling the elevator to move to a floor where the robot is to provide the service,wherein at least one of an internal user interface and an external user interface of the elevator is configured to indicate whether the robot is using the elevator.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:a plurality of elevators is provided in the building, andthe method further comprises setting the elevator, among the plurality of elevators, as a dedicated elevator for the robot for a given time period.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the external user interface and the internal user interface of the elevator set as the dedicated elevator is configured to indicate that the elevator has been set as the dedicated elevator.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the internal user interface is configured to indicate a floor where the robot is to provide the service when the robot gets on the elevator.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the internal user interface is configured to indicate information on a floor where another robot is to get on the elevator.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein:a plurality of robots provides services within the building,detecting that the at least one robot gets on the elevator comprises detecting that each of the robots gets on the elevator ...

Stall condition detection

Stall condition in an elevator is potentially dangerous situation if it causes slack to the ropes of the elevator. In such situation a counterweight or elevator car does not move even if the hoisting machine is still operating. This situation may be prevented by stopping the elevator as early as possible after detecting such stall condition. The detection of the stall condition is based on monitoring the torque generated by the hoisting machine of the elevator. When rapid change in the torque is detected a stall condition is suspected. The elevator may be stopped or an alarm may be launched when the stall condition is suspected.

ELEVATOR SYSTEM COMPONENT ANALYSIS

Methods and systems for component are provided. Aspects includes receiving, by a processor, an elevator component template for an elevator system, wherein the elevator component template comprises reference image data associated with one or more locations in the elevator system, receiving, from a camera, image data associated with at least one of the one or more locations in the elevator system, comparing the image data to the reference image data to determine a fault in an elevator component in the elevator system, and displaying, by a display, the fault in the elevator component in the elevator system. 1. A computer-implemented method for elevator component analysis , the method comprising:receiving, by a processor, an elevator component template for an elevator system, wherein the elevator component template comprises reference image data associated with one or more locations in the elevator system;receiving, from a camera, image data associated with at least one of the one or more locations in the elevator system;comparing the image data to the reference image data to determine a fault in an elevator component in the elevator system; anddisplaying, by a display, the fault in the elevator component in the elevator system.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the fault in the elevator component in the elevator system comprises analyzing a feature vector claim 1 , generated by a machine learning model claim 1 , the feature vector comprising one or more features extracted from the image data.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising initiating a workflow for a technician based at least in part on the fault.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein displaying the fault in the elevator component comprises overlaying an indicia for a potential cause of the fault in the elevator component on the image data.5. The computer-implemented method of further comprising comparing the image data to the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOVING WHILE RECEIVING INFORMATION

A method and apparatus to facilitate learning while moving, efficient multitasking involving movement while the user processes or responds to different stimuli. The stimuli may include but are not limited to information related to education or entertainment or feedback concerning the user's movement. More specifically this movement may be related to coordination, exercise or physiotherapy. The methods and apparatuses of the disclosure involve the user conducting movement, while simultaneously processing information (via: learning; creating through typing, moving, or talking; or being entertained) and receiving feedback or assistance related to that movement, processing, or any combination thereof. 1. A method of receiving sensory feedback while moving involving:one or more sensor relays;any number of output devices;any number of movement devices; andone or more computer processors that:receive a signal from any of the one or more sensor relays, detecting the information related to the user;analyze the detected information against any number of predefined set points; and either:send a signal to any of the output devices, instructing the decision maker; orsend a signal to any of the movement devices, controlling said movement devices.2. An apparatus comprising:one or more sensor relays; and either:one or more output devices; orone or more movement devices;wherein said sensor relay may detect information related to the user; andwherein said sensor relay may send one or more signals to one or more other sensor relays, output devices or movement devices;said output devices translating and communicating said signals to a decision maker;said movement devices altering based on said signal; orsaid other sensor relays detecting information related to the user and sending a signal to any of the one or more other sensor relays, output devices, or movement devices, or relaying the signal sent to it, to one or more other sensor relays, output devices, or movement devices.3. An ...

GUIDANCE PRESENTING DEVICE AND GUIDANCE PRESENTING METHOD

A guidance content determining unit which determines first guidance content which is content represented to a user in a car on the basis of a situation in an elevator landing detected by a landing situation detecting unit and determines second guidance content being content represented to a user in the elevator landing on the basis of a situation in the car detected by an in-car situation detecting unit is provided, a guidance presenting unit presents the first guidance content determined by the guidance content determining unit to the user in the car, and a guidance presenting unit presents the second guidance content determined by the guidance content determining unit to the user in the elevator landing. 111-. (canceled)12. A guidance presenting device comprising:a processor; anda memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform processes of:detecting a situation in a car of an elevator;determining second guidance content being content represented to a user in an elevator landing on a basis of the detected situation in the car; andpresenting the determined second guidance content to the user in the elevator landing,wherein the processor detects a congestion situation in the car as the situation in the car,the processor determines, as the second guidance content, guidance content indicating the detected congestion situation in the car,the processor further performs processes ofreceiving destination information indicating a destination floor of the user from an information terminal of the user,wherein the processor estimates the congestion situation in the car after some of users in the car get off on the elevator landing on a basis of on a basis of the received destination information which indicates the destination floor and the detected congestion situation in the car, and determines the guidance content indicating the estimated congestion situation in the car as the second guidance content.13. The guidance ...

COMPUTERIZED INFORMATION AND DISPLAY APPARATUS WITH AUTOMATIC CONTEXT DETERMINATION

A computerized information apparatus useful for providing information to a user via a display. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a processor apparatus, and speech input apparatus, touch screen input and display apparatus, and at least one computer program configured to run on the processor apparatus, the at least one program being configured to provide a user with contextually relevant content without an affirmative request for such content, but rather based on context divined from one or more “free form” words spoken by the user, whether while searching for information or otherwise. In one variant, the context determination is performed by a remote networked server after having been provided digitized speech samples via wireless interface. In another variant, the context is determined based on soft function key inputs from the user while requesting information. A virtual database structure enabling rapid context determination is also disclosed. 140.-. (canceled)41. Computerized information and display apparatus configured to present a user with contextually relevant content without an affirmative request for the contextually relevant content , the computerized information and display apparatus comprising:data processing apparatus comprising at least a central processor and a digital signal processor (DSP) and a graphics co-processor;a data bus in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus, the data bus configured to permit data communication between at least the data processing apparatus and a wireless-enabled network interface apparatus, the wireless-enabled network interface apparatus configured for data communication with at least one network entity;a mass storage device in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus;a data interface in data communication with at least a portion of the data processing apparatus;a touch screen input and display device in data communication with at least a ...

OPERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HOIST ELEVATORS

Systems and methods for hoist elevator system operation are provided. Hoist elevator operation systems and methods operate using a wireless network that may include a plurality of wireless technologies. Hoist elevator operation systems include a floor call station installed on a level or floor of a construction site, as well as a car controller paired to an operator panel and installed in a hoist elevator car. A remote server and a base station may also be provided. 1. A hoist elevator operation system comprising:a floor call station including an up indicator button, a down indicator button, and a floor call station transmitter that transmits a floor call message when a user activates the up indicator button or the down indicator button;a car controller comprising a wireless transceiver, where the wireless transceiver receives the floor call message from the floor call station; andan operator panel operatively paired to the car controller including a display and a control panel, wherein the display of the operator panel provides a visual indication associated with the floor call message.2. The hoist elevator operating system of claim 1 , wherein the operator panel includes a graphical user interface that provides the visual indication associated with the floor call message claim 1 , and the graphical user interface includes an up call panel and a down call panel.3. The hoist elevator operating system of claim 1 , wherein the floor call station transmitter transmits the floor call message using RF signals to the car controller.4. The hoist elevator operating system of claim 1 , wherein the hoist elevator operation system comprises a plurality of floor call stations and a plurality of car controllers.5. The hoist elevator operating system of claim 4 , wherein each floor call station is configured to transmit the floor call message to each car controller of the plurality of car controllers.6. The hoist elevator operating system of claim 4 , wherein the wireless ...

VOICE ACTIVATED ELEVATOR PASSENGER INTERFACE CONFIGURATION DEVICE

An illustrative example embodiment of an elevator passenger interface configuration device includes a configuration input that allows an authorized individual to input an indication of a desired functionality of at least one selected elevator passenger interface that is configured to receive audible passenger input. A processor determines at least one operation executable by the elevator passenger interface to provide the desired functionality based on the indication of the desired functionality. Memory associated with the processor at least temporarily stores information regarding the operation. A configuration output is configured to communicate information regarding the operation from the memory to the elevator passenger interface. 1. An elevator passenger interface configuration device , comprising:a configuration input that allows an authorized individual to input an indication of a desired functionality of at least one selected elevator passenger interface that is configured to receive audible passenger input;a processor that determines at least one operation executable by the at least one selected elevator passenger interface to provide the desired functionality based the indication of the desired functionality;a memory associated with the processor, the memory at least temporarily storing information regarding the at least one operation; anda configuration output that is configured to communicate the information regarding the at least one operation from the memory to the selected elevator passenger interface.2. The device of claim 1 , whereinthe desired functionality comprises an ability to receive a passenger request spoken in at least one selected language,the desired functionality comprises an ability to provide a response in the selected language, andthe response is at least one of audible or visible.3. The device of claim 1 , whereinthe desired functionality comprises an ability to receive a passenger request for elevator service to any of a ...

ELEVATOR CONTROL INPUT DEVICE

An elevator control input device includes at least two sensors which are configured for detecting the presence of an object, in particular a part of a human body such as a hand or a finger, within a vicinity of the respective sensor. The elevator control input device is configured for triggering a first action individually associated with the respective sensor when the object is detected to be situated closer than a first distance (d) but further away than a second distance (d) from the respective sensor; and for triggering a second action individually associated with the respective sensor when the object is detected to be situated closer than the second distance (d) from the respective sensor. 1. Elevator control input device comprising at least two sensors which are configured for detecting the presence of an object , in particular a part of a human body such as a hand or a finger , within a vicinity of the respective sensor;wherein each sensor is further configured for detecting the distance between the detected object and the respective sensor; andwherein the elevator control input device is configured for:{'sub': 1', '2, 'triggering a first action individually associated with the respective sensor when the object is detected to be situated closer than a first distance (d) but further away than a second distance (d) from the respective sensor; and for'}{'sub': '2', 'triggering a second action individually associated with the respective sensor when the object is detected to be situated closer than the second distance (d) from the respective sensor.'}2. Elevator control input device according to claim 1 , wherein the first distance (d) is a distance in the range of 8 cm to 12 cm claim 1 , in particular a distance of 10 cm claim 1 , and/or wherein the second distance (d) is a distance in the range of 1 cm to 5 cm claim 1 , in particular a distance in the range of 2 cm to 3 cm.3. Elevator control input device according to claim 1 , wherein the elevator control input ...

COMMUNICATION WITH A PASSENGER IN A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

A method to communicate with a passenger in a car within a transportation system includes receiving an alarm signal from the car, and initiating a text communication session via a communication system associated with the car in response to the alarm signal. 1. A method to communicate with a passenger in a car within a transportation system , the method comprising:receiving an alarm signal from the car; andinitiating a text communication session via a communication system associated with the car in response to the alarm signal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the car is an elevator car.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising initiating the alarm signal in response to a control panel input.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving the alarm signal at a dispatch center.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending a text based message to the dispatch center via the communication system.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving a text based message from the dispatch center via the communication system.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving a second alarm signal from a second car.8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising initiating a second text communication session via a second communication system associated with the second car in response to the second alarm signal.9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising sending a multicast text based message to the communication system and the second communication system.10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising communicating with a technician device via the communication system.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the communication system includes a display device.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the communication system includes a text entry device.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the text entry device is a keyboard.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the keyboard is an on-screen keyboard.15. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transcribing a ...

SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR DETECTING AN OUT-OF-OPERATION STATE OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

A system for detecting an out-of-operation state of an elevator system includes a monitoring unit and a sensor unit. The sensor unit is configured to: detect at least one event indicating a generation of an elevator call and provide a message indicating the generation of an elevator call to the monitoring unit. The monitoring unit is configured to: initiate a time measuring function in response to receiving the message from the sensor unit, monitor a response of the elevator system to the generated elevator call. A method for detecting an out-of-operation state of an elevator system is also disclosed. 1. A system for detecting an out-of-operation state of an elevator system , comprising:a monitoring unit for monitoring one or more operations of the elevator system; and detect at least one event indicating a generation of an elevator call; and', 'provide a message indicating the generation of an elevator call to the monitoring unit, and, 'a sensor unit arranged in a vicinity of a landing call device and configured to initiate a time measuring function in response to receiving the message from the sensor unit; and', 'monitor a response of the elevator system to the generated elevator call., 'wherein the monitoring unit is configured to2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the monitoring unit is further configured to generate at least one signal indicating an out-of-operation state of the elevator system to an external computing entity claim 1 , in response to a detection that the elevator system is not responding to the generated elevator call in an expected manner during a predefined delay time after initiating the time measuring function.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the monitoring unit is further configured to provide the monitored response to the external computing entity claim 1 , and the external computing entity is configured to generate an indication that the elevator system is out-of-operation claim 1 , in response to a detection that ...

SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR DETECTING AN OUT-OF-OPERATION STATE OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM BASED ON CONTROL BUS TRAFFIC

The invention relates to a system for detecting an out-of-operation state of an elevator system. The system comprising: a signalization sensor unit, at least one actuation sensor device, and a monitoring unit. The signalization sensor unit is configured to obtain signalization traffic data of at least one control system bus of the elevator system. The at least one actuation sensor device is configured to obtain actuation output data of at least one actuator entity of the elevator system followed by the obtained signalization traffic data. The monitoring unit configured to: generate reference actuation output data followed by the obtained signalization traffic data by applying a machine learning module, and generate a signal indicating an out-of-operation state of the elevator system to an external computing entity, in response to a detection of a deviation between the obtained output data and the generated reference output data. The invention relates also to a method for detecting an out-of-operation state of an elevator system. 1. A system for detecting an out-of-operation state of an elevator system , the system comprising:a signalization sensor unit configured to obtain signalization traffic data of at least one control system bus of the elevator system,at least one actuation sensor device configured to obtain actuation output data of at least one actuator entity of the elevator system followed by the obtained signalization traffic data, and generate reference actuation output data followed by the obtained signalization traffic data by applying a machine learning module, and', 'generate a signal indicating an out-of-operation state of the elevator system to an external computing entity, in response to a detection of a deviation between the obtained output data and the generated reference output data., 'a monitoring unit configured to2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one actuator entity of the elevator system comprises elevator car claim 1 ...

Elevator lantern apparatus and method

An elevator lantern apparatus uses a snap-fit assembly and disassembly configuration where the lantern apparatus includes components such as a tray, a lens, and a control board having one or more illuminating features. These components are configured to assemble through an opening in a surface such as a wall. In some versions, assembly and disassembly is done without the use of tools. In some versions, disassembly of the lantern apparatus is done from the front side of the lantern apparatus by removing the lens to access other components.

Control panel with accessibility wheel

The invention concerns a control panel for an elevator system, the panel having an electronic control unit to which a touch sensitive screen as an interface available to a user is connected, the touch screen having incorporated a user accessibility-wheel which is felt haptic for the user, wherein an elevator command can be entered by means of the accessibility-wheel.

ELEVATOR SYSTEM

An elevator control system prompts a person using the elevator to select a floor if they forget to do so after entering the elevator. The elevator control system detects the presence of a person in an elevator car, counts the time that passes starting from when the person is detected, and issues an alert when the time counted exceeds a given threshold and a floor call button has not been pressed within that time. 113-. (canceled)14. An elevator control system comprising:a detection means for detecting a presence of a person in an elevator car controlled by the elevator control system;a timing means arranged to count time that passes starting from when the person is detected by the detection means; anda prompt means arranged to issue an alert when a time counted by the timing means exceeds a given threshold and a floor call button in the elevator car has not been pressed within that time.15. The elevator control system according to wherein the detection means comprises a load sensor.16. The elevator control system according to wherein the detection means comprises an optical sensor or an infra-red sensor.17. The elevator control system according to wherein the detection means comprises means for determining when an elevator door of the elevator car has opened and closed.18. The elevator control system according to wherein the alert issued by the prompt means comprises an audible prompt.19. The elevator control system according to wherein the audible prompt comprises a voice recording.20. The elevator control system according to wherein the voice recording can be re-recorded when required.21. The elevator control system according to wherein the alert issued by the prompt means comprises a visual prompt.22. The elevator control system according to comprising switch means arranged to selectively enable or disable at least one of the timing means and the prompt means.23. The elevator control system according to wherein at least one of the timing means and the prompt ...

Operating method for an elevator operating device with a touch-sensitive screen system

An elevator operating device for a floor comprises a touch-sensitive screen. Call symbols are displayed on a user interface, one of which has to be touched in order to input a character stored for this call symbol. In order to enter a two-digit destination floor, the passenger leaves their finger on the touch surface after inputting a first character, whereby the elevator operating device recognizes that the passenger has limited vision. The elevator operating device registers a second character if it detects a confirmation action for the second character without recognizing that the finger has been lifted from the touch surface. As long as the finger is touching the touch surface, no destination call is generated; the destination call is only generated when the passenger lifts their finger, thus indicating that the input has been completed.

ELEVATOR OPERATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE, ELEVATOR OPERATION MANAGEMENT METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An elevator operation management device () performs operation management of a plurality of elevator cars. A machine-learning unit () performs machine-learning using operation data which indicates an operation status of the plurality of elevator cars, and generates an operation management algorithm which is an algorithm used for operation management of the plurality of elevator cars. The control unit () executes the operation management algorithm generated by the machine-learning unit (), and performs operation management of the plurality of elevator cars. 1. An elevator operation management device performing operation management of a plurality of elevator cars , the elevator operation management device comprising:processing circuitry:to perform machine-learning using operation data which indicates an operation status of the plurality of elevator cars, and generate an operation management algorithm which is an algorithm used for operation management of the plurality of elevator cars; andto perform operation management of the plurality of elevator cars by executing the generated operation management algorithm, in a building where a regular hoist lane and a forwarding hoist lane are provided, and the elevator cars goes up and down in the forwarding hoist lane in a folded state, the regular hoist lane being a lane where the elevator cars go up and down in a hoistway so that people and goods can get on and off, the forwarding hoist lane being a lane where the elevator cars go up and down for forwarding operation.2. The elevator operation management device according to claim 1 ,wherein the processing circuitry, at a timing for updating the operation management algorithm, performs machine-learning using operation data which has been accumulated until the timing for updating, and updates the operation management algorithm; andwherein the processing circuitry performs operation management of the plurality of elevator cars, executing an updated operation management algorithm, ...

ELEVATOR CAR LEVELING SENSOR

Methods and systems for elevator car level detection are provided. Aspects includes collecting, by at least one sensor, horizontal distance data and vertical distance data associated with a component of an elevator car in relation to a floor landing in a hoistway of a building, wherein the at least on sensor is affixed to the component of the elevator car and analyzing the horizontal distance data and the vertical distance data to determine one or more offset values associated with the elevator car and the floor landing. 1. An elevator system , the elevator system comprising:a controller coupled to a memory;at least one sensor affixed to a component of the elevator car operating in a hoistway of a building; and receive, from the at least one sensor, horizontal distance data and vertical distance data associated with the moving component of the elevator car in relation to a floor landing in the hoistway of the building; and', 'analyze the horizontal distance data and the vertical distance data to determine one or more offset values associated with the elevator car and the floor landing., 'wherein the controller is configured to2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the at least on sensor comprises an accelerometer; andwherein the at least one sensor is configured to collect horizontal distance data and vertical distance data responsive to a first output of the accelerometer.3. The elevator system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one sensor is configured to operate in a low power mode responsive to a second output of the accelerometer.4. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor collects horizontal distance data and vertical distance data for a first period of time.5. The elevator system of claim 4 , wherein the at least one sensor is configured to operate in a low power mode after the expiration of the first period of time.6. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a power supply.7. The elevator system ...

ELEVATOR INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICE

An elevator information display device including: an information display control section that selects, based on an elevator state, information to be displayed from elevator information and general information, interrupts, when a predetermined display interruption factor occurs during display of general information, display of the general information concerned, and displays the elevator information; a display state administration section that determines whether or not the general information has finished being displayed to the end of the information display unit; and a redisplay determination section that determines, when the display of general information has been interrupted, based on the display interruption factor relating to the interruption and the result of the determination, whether or not the redisplay of the interrupted general information is necessary, wherein the information display control section redisplays the general information, which has been determined to be necessary to be redisplayed, from the beginning of the information display unit. 1. An elevator information display device which displays elevator information and general information , which is divided into information display units , in an information display section , comprising:an information display control section which selects, based on the state of an elevator, information to be displayed in the information display section from the elevator information and the general information, interrupts, when a predetermined display interruption factor occurs during the display of the general information, the display of the general information concerned, and displays the elevator information in the information display section;a display state administration section which determines whether or not the general information having been displayed in the information display section has finished being displayed to the end of the information display unit; anda redisplay determination section which determines ...

ELEVATOR OPERATION PANEL

Provided is an elevator operation panel including: a casing having an opening portion; an acoustic device configured to output a sound, for example, a buzzer sound, from an inside of the casing; a face plate having formed therein a plurality of sound emission holes for allowing the sound output from the acoustic device to pass therethrough, and having a back surface that faces the casing to close the opening portion; and an operation button formed on the face plate and to be operated to cause an elevator to perform a specific operation. The plurality of sound emission holes are arranged so that a type of the operation button is identifiable when the face plate is touched from a front surface side. 1. An elevator operation panel , comprising:a casing having an opening portion;an acoustic device configured to output a sound from an inside of the casing;a face plate having formed therein a plurality of sound emission holes for allowing the sound output from the acoustic device to pass therethrough, and having a back surface that faces the casing to close the opening portion; andan operation button formed on the face plate and to be operated to cause an elevator to perform a specific operation,the plurality of sound emission holes being arranged so that a type of the operation button is identifiable when the face plate is touched from a front surface side.2. The elevator operation panel according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sound emission holes are arranged so that the type of the operation button is identifiable even when the face plate is viewed from the front surface side.3. The elevator operation panel according to claim 2 , further comprising a light-emitting device configured to output light that passes through the plurality of sound emission holes from the inside of the casing.4. The elevator operation panel according to claim 1 ,wherein the front surface of the face plate has a geometric-shape portion, which is colored, and has a shape that enables the ...

ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS FOR CONDITION MONITORING OF THE TRACTION BELT AND/OR THE TRACTION BELT TERMINATION

An arrangement for condition monitoring of a traction belt and/or termination of a traction belt, wherein the arrangement comprises at least two independent condition monitoring means. The invention contains independent claims also for methods for the condition monitoring of the traction belt and/or termination of the traction belt, as well as a method for evaluating the way how traction belts wear, and an elevator. 1. An arrangement for condition monitoring of a traction belt and/or a termination of a traction belt , the arrangement comprising at least two independent condition monitoring means.2. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein: the condition monitoring means for condition monitoring of a traction belt of an elevator comprise:at least two steel ropes inside the traction belt, which steel ropes cover the entire length between the opposite ends of the traction belt and are divided or dividable in at least two independent groups; andmeans for measuring the electric resistance of the steel ropes of each independent group;and wherein:the means for measuring the electric resistance of the steel ropes of each independent group are configured to detect condition or rupturing of the traction belt.3. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein: the steel ropes inside each independent group are connected or connectable in series to enable measuring the electric resistance at only one end of the traction belt.4. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein: the condition monitoring means further comprise a condition monitoring means to which at least one monitoring limit for the electric resistance of the steel ropes of each independent group is determined or determinable.5. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein: the limit or at least one of said limits is a warning limit.6. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein: limit or at least one of said limits is an alarm limit.7. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein: the means for the ...

ELEVATOR MOTION ALERT SYSTEM

An elevator motion alert system is configured to alert a person of an object moving in at least one hoistway of an elevator system. The elevator motion alert system includes a sensor configured to detect object motion. A transmitter of the elevator motion alert system is carried by the object and is configured to transmit a pressure wave at a pre-defined frequency upon movement of the object. An electronic device of the elevator motion alert system is configured to receive and process the pressure wave for alerting the person of object movement. 1. An elevator car motion alert system for signaling motion of at least one elevator car to a person , the elevator car motion alert system comprising:a sensor configured to detect car motion;a transmitter configured to transmit a pressure wave at a pre-defined frequency upon movement of the elevator car detected by the sensor; andan electronic device configured to receive and process the pressure wave for alerting the person of the movement of the elevator car.2. The elevator car motion alert system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is a smartphone.3. The elevator car motion alert system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is a cellular telephone.4. The elevator car motion alert system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the pressure wave is not audible.5. The elevator car motion alert system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the pressure wave has a frequency of about greater than 17 kHz.6. The elevator car motion alert system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the electronic device includes a microphone for receipt of the pressure wave.7. The elevator car motion alert system set forth in further comprising:a plurality of motion sensors, wherein each one is carried by a respective elevator car of the at least one elevator car; anda plurality of transmitters, wherein each one is carried by a respective elevator car of the at least one elevator car, and each transmitter broadcasts a pressure wave ...

EMERGENCY MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR ELEVATORS

Elevator systems and methods for displaying information associated with the elevator systems. The systems including an elevator car located within an elevator shaft, a display located within the elevator car, and an elevator emergency monitoring system having an elevator shaft monitoring device mounted on the elevator car and configured to capture an image of the elevator shaft. The elevator car is operable in an emergency mode of operation such that an image captured by the elevator shaft monitoring device is displayed on the display within the elevator car. 1. An elevator system comprising:an elevator car located within an elevator shaft;a display located within the elevator car; andelevator emergency monitoring system having an elevator shaft monitoring device mounted on the elevator car and configured to capture an image of the elevator shaft,wherein the elevator car is operable in an emergency mode of operation such that an image captured by the elevator shaft monitoring device is displayed on the display within the elevator car.2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during the emergency mode of operation claim 1 , a first display image is generated on the display.3. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the elevator shaft monitoring device is mounted to a top of the elevator car such that a portion of the elevator shaft above the elevator car is captured by the elevator shaft monitoring device.4. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the elevator emergency monitoring system includes a second elevator shaft monitoring device claim 1 , wherein the second elevator shaft monitoring device is mounted to the elevator car such that a portion of the elevator shaft below the elevator car is captured by the elevator shaft monitoring device claim 1 , preferably claim 1 , wherein a second display image is generated on the display providing an image captured by the second elevator shaft monitoring device.5. The elevator system of claim 1 , further ...

REMOTE OPERATION OF AN ELEVATOR

According to an aspect, there is provided a method for remote operation of a plurality of elevators in a centralized manner by a remote service system, the remote service system comprising a remote communication computer and wherein each of the plurality of elevators comprises an elevator controller associated with a communication computer. The method comprises receiving, by a remote service system from the communication computer associated with an elevator, a rescue request associated with the elevator; providing, by the remote service system, a verification to distinguish the elevator associated with the rescue request among the plurality of elevators; enabling, by the remote communication computer, a data connection with the communication computer associated with the elevator to control the verified elevator; and performing, by the remote service system, at least one remote operation associated with the verified elevator using the enabled data connection. 1. A method for remote operation of a plurality of elevators in a centralized manner by a remote service system , the remote service system comprising a remote communication computer and wherein each of the plurality of elevators comprises an elevator controller associated with a communication computer , the method comprising:receiving, by a remote service system from the communication computer associated with an elevator, a rescue request associated with the elevator;providing, by the remote service system, a verification to distinguish the elevator associated with the rescue request among the plurality of elevators;enabling, by the remote communication computer, a data connection with the communication computer associated with the elevator to control the verified elevator; andperforming, by the remote service system, at least one remote operation associated with the verified elevator using the enabled data connection.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing claim 1 , by the remote service system claim 1 , ...

PRIORITY-BASED ADJUSTMENT TO DISPLAY CONTENT

According to an aspect, a method of priority-based adjustment to display content is provided. The method includes determining a position of a first observer relative to a display device and determining a position of a second observer relative to the display device. A first content screen associated with the first observer is displayed on the display device based on determining that the first observer has a greater display priority than the second observer based at least in part on the position of the first observer and the position of the second observer. A second content screen associated with the second observer is displayed on the display device based on determining that the second observer has a greater display priority than the first observer based at least in part on the position of the first observer and the position of the second observer. 1. A method of priority-based adjustment to display content , the method comprising:determining a position of a first observer relative to a display device;determining a position of a second observer relative to the display device;displaying, on the display device, a first content screen associated with the first observer based on determining that the first observer has a greater display priority than the second observer based at least in part on the position of the first observer and the position of the second observer; anddisplaying, on the display device, a second content screen associated with the second observer based on determining that the second observer has a greater display priority than the first observer based at least in part on the position of the first observer and the position of the second observer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first content screen comprises a first elevator car assignment for the first observer and the second content screen comprises a second elevator car assignment for the second observer.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:switching display content of the display ...

ELEVATOR CAR INCLUDING CAR OPERATIONAL PANEL GRAPHICAL INTERFACE

An electronic car operation panel (COP) module including a display screen and an input sensor configured to detect a service query includes an electronic memory unit that stores service/maintenance information. An electronic COP controller unit includes a microprocessor configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in the electronic memory unit to retrieve the service/maintenance information in response to the service query. The electronic COP controller unit is further configured to output an electronic display signal indicative of the service/maintenance information. The COP module is further configured to display the service/maintenance information in response to receiving the electronic display signal. 1. An elevator car driven by an elevator system , comprising:an electronic car operation panel (COP) module including a display screen and an input sensor configured to detect a service query;an electronic memory unit that stores service/maintenance information; andan electronic COP controller unit including a microprocessor configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in the electronic memory unit to retrieve the service/maintenance information in response to the service query and output an electronic display signal indicative of the service/maintenance information,wherein the COP module is configured to display the service/maintenance information in response to receiving the electronic display signal.2. The elevator car of claim 1 , wherein the COP module is installed inside the elevator car.3. The elevator car of claim 2 , wherein the electronic COP controller unit is configured to determine at least one diagnostic fault of at least one of the elevator car and the elevator system claim 2 , and output a diagnostic signal indicative of the at least one diagnostic fault.4. The elevator car of claim 3 , wherein the COP module is configured to display an image corresponding to the at least one diagnostic fault.5. The elevator car of ...

Elevator Motion Detection Device

Disclosed is a motion detection device for monitoring movement of a component comprising a housing removably connectable to the component; an indicator arranged within the housing, the indicator being operable to indicate movement of the component; at least one sensor arranged within the housing, the at least one sensor configured to sense data in response to a gravitational force acting thereon; and a controller operably coupled to the at least one sensor and the indicator, the controller including an algorithm configured to determine when the motion detection device is moving and to operate the indicator when the motion detection device is moving. 1. A motion detection device for monitoring movement of a component comprising:a housing removably connectable to the component;an indicator arranged within the housing, the indicator being operable to indicate movement of the component;at least one sensor arranged within the housing, the at least one sensor configured to sense data in response to a gravitational force acting thereon; anda controller operably coupled to the at least one sensor and the indicator, the controller including an algorithm configured to determine when the motion detection device is moving and to operate the indicator when the motion detection device is moving.2. The motion detection device of claim 1 , further comprising a magnet associated with the housing claim 1 , wherein the magnet is removably connectable to the component.3. The motion detection device of claim 1 , wherein the housing is connectable to the component in a plurality of orientations.4. The motion detection device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is configured to provide measurements in three directions.5. The motion detection device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is an accelerometer.6. The motion detection device of claim 1 , wherein the indicator includes a noise generating device.7. The motion detection device of claim 1 , wherein the indicator ...

Systems and methods for providing information regarding elevator systems

Elevator systems having an elevator car located within an elevator shaft, the elevator car moveable between a plurality of floors of a building, a car operating panel located within the elevator car and having a plurality of buttons operable for selection of a destination floor of the plurality of floors, a digital readable marker located within the elevator car that is at least one of scannable and readable by a user device, and a digital storage system having information stored thereon, the information including directory information, wherein the directory information includes information associated with the floors selectable by operation of the plurality of buttons. When a user device scans or reads the digital readable marker, the digital storage system transmits the directory information to the user device so that the user device can display the directory information to a passenger.

METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A MALFUNCTION OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

The invention relates to a method for detecting a malfunction of an elevator system. The method comprises: obtaining continuously resistance data representing resistance of an elevator safety chain comprising one or more safety contacts, detecting a temporary change in the obtained resistance data, and generating an indication of a malfunction of the elevator system in response to the detection of the temporary change. The invention relates also to a system implementing at least portions of the method. 1. A method for detecting a malfunction of an elevator system , wherein the method comprising:obtaining continuously resistance data representing resistance of an elevator safety chain comprising one or more safety contacts,detecting a temporary change in the obtained resistance data, andgenerating an indication of a malfunction of the elevator system in response to the detection of the temporary change.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the malfunction of the elevator system is a misalignment of a landing door claim 1 , incorrect adjustment of a door coupler claim 1 , or misalignment of an elevator car.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the resistance data is obtained by measuring individually resistance of the one or more safety contacts of the elevator safety chain.4. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising identifying the landing in which the malfunction occurs by identifying the safety contact in which the temporary change of the resistance is detected.5. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising:detecting that the obtained resistance of one or more safety contacts meet a predetermined limit, andgenerating an indication of a wear or contamination of said one or more elevator safety contacts in response to the detection of meeting the predetermined limit.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the resistance data is obtained by measuring a total resistance of two or more safety contacts of the elevator safety chain. ...

Monitoring of conveyance system

A method for monitoring a conveying system with a monitoring device includes recording a signal pattern progression in relation to a functional unit of the conveying system. A reference signal progression is stored in a database as is a correlation data set for the reference signal progression, the correlation data set including instants or time segments in the reference signal progression and reference to the functional unit. The reference is linked to each instant or time segment, the recorded signal pattern progression is compared with the reference signal progression by a processing unit, and in the event of deviation between the signal progressions an entry in the correlation data set belonging to the reference signal progression is determined by the processing unit on the basis of an instant or time segment of such a deviation, and the functional unit referenced there is output as a cause.

An elevator system and a method of adapting an elevator system

The present application relates to an elevator system and a method of adapting an elevator system, the system being adapted to warn elevator users of the existence of a vertical misalignment between a floor of a lift car and a landing surface adjacent to which the lift car stops. The elevator system comprises facing parallel walls that depend vertically downwards from a leading edge of the lift car floor and a leading edge of the landing surface respectively. A luminaire is mounted on at least one of said walls at a distance below the edge of said wall so as to face the opposing wall irrespective of said vertical misalignment. Light from said luminaire illuminates said opposing walls to alert elevator users to the existence of said vertical misalignment.

SENSING AND NOTIFYING DEVICE FOR ELEVATOR EMERGENCIES

A detection system is provided. The detection system includes a sensing device and a controller. The sensing device is within an elevator and in communication with the controller. The sensing device continuously monitors sound waves within the elevator and communicates the sound waves as electrical signals to the controller. The controller operates the elevator and analyses the sound waves received as the electrical signals from the sensing device to detect an emergency condition within the elevator. 1. A detection system comprising:at least one sensing device configured within an elevator and in communication with the controller, the at least one sensing device continuously monitoring sound waves within the elevator and communicating the sound waves as electrical signals to the controller; andthe controller operating the elevator and analyzing the sound waves received as the electrical signals from the at least one sensing device to detect an emergency condition within the elevator.2. The detection system of claim 1 , wherein the controller analyzes the sound waves to detect any instance of the sound waves over a threshold to determine if the emergency condition exists.3. The detection system of claim 2 , wherein the threshold is 60 dB.4. The detection system of claim 1 , wherein the controller analyzes the sound waves to detect any instance of the sound waves on a range to determine if the emergency condition exists.5. The detection system of claim 4 , wherein the range is 85 dB to 90 dB.6. The detection system of claim 1 , wherein the controller causes the elevator to stop at an immediate next floor or proceed to an emergency floor and keep the door open when the emergency condition exists.7. The detection system of claim 1 , wherein the controller communicates to an external system after determining that the emergency condition exists claim 1 ,wherein the communicating to the external system comprises sending an alarm, notifying building personal, or calling a ...

SELF INTELLIGENT OCCUPANT EVACUATION SYSTEMS

According to an embodiment, a method of operating an elevator system during a fire evacuation including: receiving a fire detection from a fire alarm system indicating a fire; detecting a fire intensity using a fire quantity measurement system; and determining a discharge landing for the elevator system in response to at least the fire intensity. 1. A method of operating an elevator system during a fire evacuation , the method comprising:receiving a fire detection from a fire alarm system indicating a fire;detecting a fire intensity using a fire quantity measurement system; anddetermining a discharge landing for the elevator system in response to at least the fire intensity.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting a people count using a people counter system, the people count being a number of people located on a landing where the fire is located; anddetermining the discharge landing for the elevator system in response to at least the fire intensity and the people count.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:obtaining weather data using an external weather sensing system; anddetermining the discharge landing for the elevator system in response to at least the fire intensity and the weather data.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining weather data using an external weather sensing system; anddetermining the discharge landing for the elevator system in response to at least the fire intensity and the weather data.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying the discharge landing on a display device located on a landing where the fire is located.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transporting people from a landing where the fire is located to the discharge landing using an elevator car of the elevator system.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the fire intensity using the fire quantity measurement system further comprises:detecting thermal data of the fire using a thermal sensor.8. The method of claim ...

PROJECTION SYSTEM AND IMAGE PROJECTION METHOD

A projection system, including a projection target, a projection device, an image capturing device, and a processor circuit, is provided. The projection target includes a reflective surface and an anti-reflective film disposed on the reflective surface. The anti-reflective film defines a projection range. The image capturing device captures a first captured image containing the projection target. The first captured image includes an image of the anti-reflective film. The processor circuit determines a position and a shape of the anti-reflective film in the first captured image according to the first captured image. The projection device projects a projection image on the projection target. The projection device adjusts the projection image according to the position and the shape of the anti-reflective film, and correspondingly adjusts the projection image to the projection range. In addition, an image projection method is also provided. 1. A projection system , comprising a projection target , a projection device , an image capturing device , and a processor circuit , whereinthe projection target comprises a reflective surface and an anti-reflective film disposed on the reflective surface, and the anti-reflective film defines a projection range,the image capturing device captures a first captured image containing the projection target, wherein the first captured image comprises an image of the anti-reflective film, andthe processor circuit determines a position and a shape of the anti-reflective film in the first captured image according to the first captured image, the projection device projects a projection image on the projection target, the projection device adjusts the projection image according to the position and the shape of the anti-reflective film, and correspondingly adjusts the projection image to the projection range.2. The projection system according to claim 1 , wherein the projection device projects a correction image having a correction pattern ...