WO2006022701A2 - Message-guide sonore de direction pour systeme d'ascenseur a repartition de destinations - Google Patents

Message-guide sonore de direction pour systeme d'ascenseur a repartition de destinations Download PDF

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WO2006022701A2
WO2006022701A2 PCT/US2004/025853 US2004025853W WO2006022701A2 WO 2006022701 A2 WO2006022701 A2 WO 2006022701A2 US 2004025853 W US2004025853 W US 2004025853W WO 2006022701 A2 WO2006022701 A2 WO 2006022701A2
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Richard James Mangini
Paul A. Stranieri
Wade Montague
Vlad Zaharia
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Otis Elevator Co
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66B—ELEVATORS; ESCALATORS OR MOVING WALKWAYS
    • B66B1/00—Control systems of elevators in general
    • B66B1/34—Details, e.g. call counting devices, data transmission from car to control system, devices giving information to the control system
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66B—ELEVATORS; ESCALATORS OR MOVING WALKWAYS
    • B66B3/00—Applications of devices for indicating or signalling operating conditions of elevators
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66B—ELEVATORS; ESCALATORS OR MOVING WALKWAYS
    • B66B3/00—Applications of devices for indicating or signalling operating conditions of elevators
    • B66B3/002—Indicators
    • B66B3/006—Indicators for guiding passengers to their assigned elevator car

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  • This invention generally relates to elevator systems. More particularly, this invention relates to directing passengers to elevator cars in a destination dispatching system
  • Elevator systems are in widespread use throughout the world. Various system configurations and strategies are known for controlling passenger traffic and efficiently operating an elevator system.
  • hall call buttons allowed passengers to place a call to go up or down within a building and then to select a destination floor from a car operating panel located within an elevator car. While such arrangements are useful for many situations, elevator systems within larger buildings that handle more traffic volume have been shown to benefit from other control techniques.
  • destination dispatching One example technique is known as destination dispatching.
  • a passenger provides her desired destination using a destination entry device outside of an elevator car.
  • a controller uses known techniques for assigning that passenger's travel to a particular elevator car.
  • the destination entry device typically is located a fixed distance from the location of the elevator car.
  • Various techniques for directing passengers to the appropriate car are known.
  • Most destination dispatching systems provide visual feedback to an individual regarding the car assignment that is made responsive to their destination entry.
  • One approach to this problem has been to provide an audible voice or tone prompt indicating the assigned elevator car to be dispatched responsive to a destination entry.
  • Some proposed systems include a device that provides an audible indication in the elevator opening area within a hallway or lobby, for example, to indicate that this area is the proper position for a passenger to wait for the elevator car.
  • Other arrangements include providing an audible device above each hoistway door opening to provide such confirmation.
  • a shortcoming associated with these approaches includes the additional cost associated with installing the sound-producing devices near each hoistway entrance and at each floor where destination entry is possible. It is desirable to provide service to visually impaired passengers without the added costs associated with such systems.
  • This invention provides an improved arrangement for directing passengers requiring assistance beyond a visual indication of an assigned car or elevator group. This invention improves the operation and usability of a destination dispatching elevator system.
  • An exemplary disclosed passenger interface that is useful in a destination dispatching elevator system includes an input portion that allows an individual to enter a desired destination while outside of an elevator car.
  • An output portion provides audible instructions including direction and distance information for proceeding from the interface to the elevator car that is assigned to travel to the desired destination.
  • the distance information is communicated in at least one of meters, feet or a number of paces.
  • a disclosed method of directing individuals to assigned elevator cars in a destination dispatching system comprises providing audible instructions including direction and distance information for proceeding from a destination entry device to an assigned elevator car.
  • Figure 1 schematically illustrates selected portions of an elevator system designed according to an embodiment of this invention.
  • Figure 2 schematically illustrates an example passenger interface useful with the embodiment of Figure 1.
  • Figure 1 schematically shows selected portions of an elevator system 20 within a building 22. Individuals may enter the building through a doorway 24, for example.
  • a destination entry device 26 allows individuals to enter a desired destination (i.e., a floor number) to which they desire to be carried by the elevator system 20.
  • the destination entry device 26 is a kiosk-style fixture in a building lobby.
  • a controller 28 receives information from the destination entry device 26 and uses known techniques for assigning the received request to a particular elevator car within the system 20. m the illustrated example, a plurality of elevator groups 30-40 each include a plurality of cars A-F. The controller 28 uses known techniques for determining which car will be assigned to a given destination request. The controller 28 then prompts the destination entry device 26 to provide feedback to the individual indicating at least the elevator group to which their request has been assigned.
  • the destination entry device 26 provides visual feedback to an individual regarding at least the elevator group to which their request has been assigned. In another example, the destination entry device 26 also provides an indication of the specific elevator car within that group.
  • Figure 2 shows one example passenger interface 50 of a destination entry device 26.
  • a display 52 provides visual information to individuals accessing the elevator system 20.
  • One example includes a liquid crystal display.
  • the display 52 may provide instructions for using the destination entry device 26 or the passenger interface 50, for example.
  • the display 52 also may be used to provide an indication of an assigned elevator group, the assigned car, an indication of how to proceed to the assigned elevator group or car or a combination of these.
  • An input portion 54 of the passenger interface 50 in this example includes a numeric keypad that allows individual's to enter floor numbers corresponding to their desired destination. This example is configured to provide tactile feedback regarding what each key represents.
  • the example input portion 54 also includes a handicap access input 56, which in one example comprises a key. hi one example, use of the handicap access input 56 prompts the controller 28 to provide feedback to the individual more than just on the display 52.
  • a speaker portion 58 provides audible feedback to an individual that facilitates use of the passenger interface 50 and the elevator system 20.
  • audible indications are provided to the individual regarding the assigned elevator group, the assigned car within that group and instructions for proceeding to the assigned car.
  • the instructions provide directional information and distance information to guide an individual to the appropriate elevator car.
  • Example directional information includes an indication regarding proceeding to the right or the left.
  • Example distance information includes the number of meters, feet, paces or a combination of these so that the individual knows how far to expect to proceed to arrive at the appropriate elevator car.
  • the passenger interface 50 includes memory that stores a plurality of audio files containing the instructions corresponding to proceeding to the various elevator cars. Upon assigning the appropriate car to the desired destination, the controller 28 prompts the passenger interface 50 to play the corresponding audio file to provide the audible feedback to guide the individual to the appropriate car. In another example, the controller 28 includes the memory containing such audio files. In one example, an audible confirmation is provided upon arrival of an assigned car once the elevator car doors open so that an individual is confident that they are entering the appropriate car and will be carried to their desired destination. In one example, the audible confirmation also includes an indication of the destinations to be serviced by that car. One example system includes a speaker within the elevator car that generates the audible confirmation such as, "Car 3OA has arrived, please enter," for example.
  • the disclosed arrangement provides enhanced accessibility and improved operation of a destination dispatching elevator system. Visually impaired passengers are able to successfully and confidently use a destination entry device having a passenger interface like that described above.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un système d'ascenseur (20) mettant en oeuvre une technique de répartition de destinations. Un dispositif d'entrée de destination (26) comprend une interface passager (50) qui facilite l'interaction entre un passager ayant une déficience visuelle et le système d'ascenseur. Dans un exemple, l'interface passager (50) comprend une partie entrée (54) permettant à un individu d'entrer la destination désirée. Une partie sortie (58) fournit une indication sonore de directions permettant à l'individu de se rendre de l'interface passager à une cabine d'ascenseur désignée. Des instructions exemplaires contiennent des informations de direction et de distance permettant de se rendre à la cabine d'ascenseur désignée.
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US10569991B2 (en) 2014-11-13 2020-02-25 Otis Elevator Company Elevator control system overlay system
US10329118B2 (en) 2016-03-16 2019-06-25 Otis Elevator Company Passenger guidance system for multicar elevator
US10640329B2 (en) 2017-06-05 2020-05-05 Otis Elevator Company Reassignment of elevators for mobile device users
US10647544B2 (en) 2017-06-05 2020-05-12 Otis Elevator Company Elevator notifications on mobile device associated with user identification device

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