JP2002120976A - Elevator control device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an elevator control device for establishing an elevator system with a good operability and easily utilized even at the time of congestion and at the time when a handicapped person utilizes it. SOLUTION: The elevator control device is provided with a cellular telephone 11 having a local communication means 11b; a transmitting/receiving tool 12 for transmitting a predetermined menu toward the local communication means 11b of the cellular telephone and receiving a response to the menu transmitted from the local communication means 11b of the cellular telephone 11; and a group supervisory board 13 and a control board 14 connected to the transmitting/receiving tool 12 and carrying out an action control of the elevator based on the response.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an elevator control device, and more particularly to an elevator control device for establishing an elevator system having good operability which is effective when a congestion or a disabled person uses the device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The operation of a conventional elevator generally used at the present time will be described. The user of the elevator presses a button (hereinafter referred to as a call button) in the direction of the destination (upward or downward) at the landing to call the elevator (register a call).

[0003] In the latest conventional elevator, when a call is registered, a destination floor is simultaneously registered by a button provided next to the call button. This is data for operating a plurality of elevators more efficiently. At the time of registration, the elevator of the elevator to be boarded is displayed on the operation panel, and the user waits for the elevator in front of the designated elevator.

[0004] When the elevator arrives, the user gets into the car and presses a button provided on the operation panel inside the car at the destination floor (registration of the destination floor). It is not necessary to perform the operation of registering the destination floor in the latest elevator for which the destination floor has been registered.

When the elevator arrives at the destination floor, the user gets off the vehicle, and a series of operations is completed. The above is a series of elevator operations.

[0006]

In the operation of the conventional elevator as described above, a disabled person, such as a wheelchair, particularly,
In many cases, it is difficult to freely operate due to the crowded condition of the elevator and the position of the operation panel. Also,
For the visually impaired, the operation is more difficult.

[0007] Also, in an elevator that is generally congested, it is sometimes difficult to operate the operation panel because the elevator does not approach the operation panel.

Further, in the latest elevators described above, it is necessary for each user to set a destination floor in advance using an operation panel provided at the landing, and the number of operation panels is limited during congestion, which is troublesome. I was

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an elevator control apparatus for establishing an elevator system that is more easily used by elevator users including physically handicapped persons is obtained.

[0010]

According to the present invention, a predetermined menu is transmitted to a portable telephone having a local communication section and a local communication section of the portable telephone, and transmitted from the local communication section of the portable telephone. A transceiver for receiving a response to the menu, and connected to the transceiver,
Control means for controlling the operation of the elevator based on the response.

The menu is displayed on the display of the portable telephone and / or announced by voice.

[0012] Further, the transceiver is provided in at least one of the elevator hall and the car.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 shows the overall configuration of an elevator control device according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 11 denotes a mobile phone (mobile phone) owned by the user;
A transceiver 13 for exchanging signals with the group 1; a group control panel 1 for efficiently operating a plurality of elevators;
4 is provided in the same number as the number of elevators, a control panel for controlling the elevator for each car, 15 is provided in the landing, the destination floor registration panel for the user to register the destination floor, Reference numeral 16 denotes a call button which is also provided at the landing and designates the direction (upward or downward) of the destination. Although FIG. 1 shows that both the destination floor registration panel 15 and the call button 16 are provided, either one of them may be attached.
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 17 denotes a menu editing personal computer for the elevator administrator to edit menus and the like;
Reference numeral 8 denotes a network connecting the menu editing personal computer 17, the transceiver 12, and the group management panel 13, and may be configured using, for example, the Internet.

Next, the schematic operation at the landing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a timing chart of the operation. A predetermined menu is constantly transmitted (downloaded) from the transceiver 12 mounted on the ceiling to an unspecified number of mobile phones at regular intervals (step S1). The mobile phone 11 of the user who has appeared in the elevator hall automatically receives it and responds according to the menu (step S2).
At this time, in order to distinguish which mobile phone originated the call, ID information (identification information preset for each mobile phone) is automatically added to the response, and the transceiver 12
(Step S3). The transceiver 12 downloads a new menu for the received content, and if necessary, communicates with another control device via the network 18 (steps S4, S5, S6), etc.
respond. At this time, the ID information is added and transmitted (step S6). The mobile phone 11 determines whether or not the ID information matches its own ID information. If the ID information matches, the mobile phone 11 receives the content and obtains necessary information (or responds and repeats again) ( Step S7).

Here, the portable telephone 11 and the transceiver 12
Will be described with reference to FIG. The configuration of the mobile phone 11 provided in a normal mobile phone is publicly known, so that the description thereof is omitted. Only FIG. 3 will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, 11, 12, 18, 13, 14,
Reference numeral 17 is the same as that shown in FIG. Also, 20 is
It is a control device for controlling various building facilities and the like such as locks for entrances and lighting.

In the mobile phone 11, as shown in FIG.
A microcomputer 11a that controls the internal operation of the mobile phone 11 and a local communication unit 11b are provided. The local communication means 11b is for performing wireless (infrared) communication with the transceiver 12, and includes an optical transmitter 11b1 and an optical receiver 11b2 for transmitting and receiving infrared light.
And a communication I / F (interface) 11b3 for controlling communication. In the present embodiment, since communication is performed using infrared rays, local communication means can be added to a current mobile phone relatively easily and at low cost.

As shown in FIG. 3, a microcomputer 1 for controlling the internal operation of the transceiver 12 is provided in the transceiver 12.
An optical transmitter 12b for transmitting and receiving infrared light for wireless (infrared) communication between the mobile phone 2a and the mobile phone 11
1 and an optical receiver 12b2, and a communication I / F 12b3 for controlling communication. further,
A memory 12c for storing various data and a network I / F 12d for exchanging data with the network 18 are provided. Also, an I / F (USB) for directly exchanging data with the personal computer 17 without passing through the network 18 as necessary.
And a parallel I / F 12f for exchanging data with the control device (lock, lighting) 20.

The portable telephone 11 and the transceiver 12 perform bidirectional communication by infrared rays. The mobile phone 11 includes a transceiver 12
Is received by the optical receiver 11b2 and read into the microcomputer 11a via the communication I / F 11b3. The microcomputer 11a processes the signal and transmits necessary signals to the transceiver 12 via the communication I / F 11b3 and the optical transmitter 11b1. On the other hand, in the transceiver 12, the input data from the mobile phone 11 is transmitted to the optical receiver 12b.
2 and read into the microcomputer 12a via the communication I / F 12b3. The microcomputer 12a, based on the data,
If necessary, a command for requesting desired data is output to the network 18 through the network I / F 12d. Next, the desired data is read from the network 18 via the network I / F 12d, processed into necessary data, output to the optical transmitter 12b1 via the communication I / F 12b3, and transmitted to the mobile phone 11.

The transceiver 12 has a self-judgment function (microcomputer function) capable of transmitting data transferred from the personal computer 17 to the mobile phone 11 that has received the ID information. Further, a parallel I / F 12f port is also provided from the transceiver 12, so that it can be directly controlled by a simple device. The transceiver 12 has a network I / F 12d for connecting to a network and an I / F (USB) 12f that can be connected to a personal computer by itself.
And other hardware are prepared, and are configured to be connectable to recent information communication devices.

Next, the detailed operation of the elevator control device of the present invention will be described.

(1) First, as described above, an optimum menu at the position of the elevator hall is transmitted by infrared rays to an unspecified number of portable telephones from the transceiver 12 mounted on the ceiling of the hall of the elevator hall ( to download. At this time, the individual transceivers 1
It is assumed that the menu optimum for the place is written (downloaded) from the personal computer 17 via the network 18 in FIG. The contents of the menu change are created and changed by the administrator using the menu editing personal computer 17. It is assumed that the menu creation tool (software) necessary for that is prepared.

Here, an optimal menu will be described. The most suitable menu is, for example, the transmitter / receiver 12 attached to the entrance of the building.
As shown in (a), “1. Guidance in the building”, “2. Meeting of the day”, and “3. In addition, as a method of transmitting the menu, the menu is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit of the mobile phone 11 and / or guided by voice. By providing guidance by voice, a visually impaired person can confirm the menu by voice when the user approaches his / her ear, such as when making a call. Also, as shown in FIG. 4B, the optimal menu at the entrance is “1. Locking and unlocking”, “2. Lighting ON / OFF”.
(ON / OFF). " In this way, an optimum menu is downloaded depending on the position where the transceiver 12 is provided.

The execution of the optimum menu will be described.
For example, from the menu of FIG.
It is assumed that "1. Guidance in the building" is selected. The selection method is
The selection is made by a button on the mobile phone 11 or by voice. From the mobile phone 11, ID information is added to information “1” which is the number of the selected menu and transmitted to the transceiver 12. The transceiver 12 recognizes the contents of the information and transmits a menu indicating a department name provided in the building as shown in FIG. 4C. In addition, since ID information is also added at the time of transmission, it is automatically determined by each mobile phone so as not to be downloaded to another's mobile phone. Also, when it is necessary to restrict the number of people, such as locking and unlocking at the pass-through, a password is input. On the other hand, if "3. elevator operation" is selected, a menu as shown in FIG. 5 is developed. However,
In the case of an elevator, it is connected to the control panel 14 of the elevator via a network 18, communicates information received by the transceiver 12 with the control panel 14 via the network 18, and transmits the result.

(2) As described above, it is assumed that the elevator user having the portable telephone 11 appears in the elevator hall while the optimum menu is periodically transmitted from the transceiver 12.

(3) From the transceiver 12 to the mobile phone 11
Mobile phone 1 automatically recognizes the position of the
1 downloaded. In the following description, it is assumed that the menu in FIG. 4A has been downloaded as the optimal menu.

(4) The optimum menu is displayed on the liquid crystal display of the mobile phone 11. And / or a menu is announced by voice. In this case, the user can listen by bringing the telephone closer to the ear. As a result, the user inputs a numeral “3” in order to select “3. elevator operation”. The way of input is input by button of the mobile phone 11 and input by voice (image of speaking on the telephone)
There are both.

(5) The “3” is transmitted from the mobile phone 11 to the transceiver 12. At this time, since the ID information of the mobile phone 11 is also added at the same time, the transceiver 12 can identify which of the mobile phones 11 is the input data.

(6) The transceiver 12 processes the input data "3", and the menu 50 shown in FIG. At this time, since the previous ID information is added, the other mobile phone determines whether or not the data is to be received by itself based on the ID information. it can.
In the following processing, the ID is used for all communications.
Information is also added at the same time.

(7) The user uses the mobile phone 11 to
Select "1. Destination floor registration" and enter a number "1".
Similarly, the transceiver 12 processes the input data “1”, and the menu 51 shown in FIG. As a result, a message “Please enter a destination floor” is displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone 11 or / and an announcement is made by voice.

(8) The user inputs the destination floor "M" by numeral. The data “M” is transmitted to the transceiver 12, and the transceiver 12 transmits the transmitted data to the group management panel 13 via the network 18,
The group management panel 13 transmits the signal to the transceiver 12 via the network 18.

(9) The transceiver 12 is the mobile phone 1 of the origin
1 is transmitted to the boarding machine. As a result, the message “Please ride the m-th car” is displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone 11 or / and the voice is announced.

(10) By inputting "OK", a series of operations is completed, and the screen returns to the initial screen. (Note that the present elevator control device can also be registered from the conventional call button 16).

Next, the operation of the operation in the car will be described (when the destination floor is not registered at the time of boarding). When a transceiver similar to the transceiver 12 described above is mounted on the ceiling in the car and the mobile phone 11 is detected, the same operation as described above is performed.

As described above, in the elevator control apparatus according to the present invention, the operation of the elevator is controlled by providing the local communication means in the portable telephone and the transceiver capable of performing the communication at the landing. The operation can be performed from the mobile phone 11, and the operability of the elevator at the time of congestion including the handicapped can be further improved. Further, the provision of the local communication means allows the user to receive the service free of charge.

Further, according to the present invention, the menu can be input to the mobile phone by a download method, and since the transceiver can be connected to a personal computer, the administrator can easily edit the menu. As a result, a system that can be used for a wide range of purposes, such as guidance services, can be provided by installing a transceiver in a required place in a building, not just an elevator.

Furthermore, since light is used for local communication, there is no restriction on the line and there is little communication congestion, so that it is easy to use. It can be downloaded to an unspecified number of mobile phones at once.

For example, if an in-building guide is provided in addition to the elevator on the first screen of the menu, and selection is made,
It is also possible to obtain information on the building. Furthermore, by inputting a password or a password with an automatic unlocking system or the like, functions such as unlocking from an I / O attached to the transceiver can be included.

In this case, infrared rays are used for the communication means. However, the same effect can be obtained if local communication can be performed using any means of other radio waves or ultrasonic waves.

Further, by providing an I / O in the transceiver, it can be used alone in a small-scale system or the like. For example, if one transmitter / receiver is installed at the entrance of the house, such as locking and unlocking the house, a personal computer is connected from the I / F (USB), and a menu for locking and unlocking the entrance is created (input of the password, (Locking, unlocking) and mobile phone.

[0040]

According to the present invention, a mobile phone having a local communication section, a predetermined menu is transmitted to the local communication section of the mobile phone, and a response to the menu transmitted from the local communication section of the mobile phone is provided. Since it is an elevator control device having a receiving transceiver and a control means connected to the transceiver and controlling the operation of the elevator based on the response, the operation of the elevator can be performed from the mobile phone, This makes it possible to establish an easy-to-use and easy-to-use elevator system that is particularly effective when crowded or used by persons with disabilities.

Further, since the menu is displayed on the display unit of the portable telephone and / or announced by voice, even a user with a hearing impairment or a visual impairment can easily confirm the menu contents. be able to.

Further, since the transceiver is provided in at least one of the elevator hall and the car,
Convenience and operability can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an overall configuration of an elevator control device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a timing chart showing the operation of the elevator control device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing an internal configuration of a mobile phone and a transceiver constituting the elevator control device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing two examples of an optimal menu in the elevator control device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of an optimal menu in the elevator control device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 mobile phone (machine), 12 transceiver, 13 group management panel, 14 control panel, 15 destination floor registration panel, 16 call button, 17 personal computer for menu editing, 18 network.

Claims (3)

[Claims] A mobile phone having a local communication unit; a predetermined menu transmitted to the local communication unit of the mobile phone; and a response to a menu transmitted from the local communication unit of the mobile phone. An elevator control device, comprising: a transceiver for receiving; and control means connected to the transceiver for controlling operation of the elevator based on the response. 2. The elevator control device according to claim 1, wherein the menu is displayed on a display unit of the mobile phone and / or announced by voice. 3. The elevator control device according to claim 1, wherein the transceiver is provided in at least one of an elevator hall and a car.