CN118043276A - Elevator system and report creation device - Google Patents

Abstract

The elevator system is provided with a car (11), an imaging device (18), a storage unit (21), a generation unit (33), and a creation unit (34). The imaging device (18) is provided to the car (11). An image captured by an imaging device (18) is stored in a storage unit (21). A generation unit (33) generates the following access information: the access information is used for accessing an image captured by an imaging device (18) when spot inspection is performed, from among the images stored in the storage unit (21). A creation unit (34) creates a report (30 a) relating to spot inspection using the access information generated by the generation unit (33).

Description

Elevator system and report creation device

Technical Field

The present invention relates to an elevator system and a report creation device.

Background

Patent document 1 describes a system for confirming spot inspection of an elevator apparatus. In the system described in patent document 1, an imaging device is provided at the time of spot inspection of an elevator apparatus. The image captured by the image capturing device is displayed on both the portable terminal held by the operator and the portable terminal held by the manager.

Prior art literature

Patent literature

Patent document 1: japanese patent application laid-open No. 2018-118813

Disclosure of Invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

In the system described in patent document 1, a manager needs to check his/her own portable terminal when checking by an operator. Therefore, there is a problem of poor convenience.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems.

The present invention provides an elevator system in which a manager who receives a report related to spot inspection or the like can observe an image of an associated imaging device by a simple operation according to his/her own situation. Another object of the present invention is to provide a report creation device capable of creating a report capable of realizing such a function.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an elevator system in which a user who arrives at a hall at the time of spot inspection can observe an image of an associated imaging device by a simple operation.

Means for solving the problems

An elevator system of the present invention includes: a car that moves in a hoistway; an imaging device provided in the car; a storage unit that stores an image captured by the image capturing device; a generation unit that generates the following access information: the access information is used for accessing an image shot by the image shooting device when spot inspection is performed in the images stored in the storage unit; and a creation unit that creates a report related to the spot check using the access information generated by the generation unit.

An elevator system of the present invention includes: a car that moves in a hoistway; an imaging device provided in the car; a storage unit that stores an image captured by the image capturing device; an operation control unit for performing a recovery operation for determining whether recovery is possible when a specific condition is established after the car is stopped by an earthquake; a generation unit that generates the following access information: the access information is used for accessing the 1 st image shot by the camera device when the recovery operation is performed in the images stored in the storage unit; and a creation unit that creates a report relating to the recovery operation using the access information generated by the generation unit.

An elevator system of the present invention includes: a car that moves in a hoistway; an imaging device provided in the car; a providing unit which is provided at a landing where a car stops and provides 1 st access information for accessing elevator information; a generation unit that generates 2 nd access information for accessing an image captured by the image capturing device; and a display control unit that causes the terminal accessed according to the 1 st access information to display elevator information including the 2 nd access information when spot inspection is being performed in the elevator apparatus including the car.

The report creation device of the present invention is a device for creating a report relating to spot inspection when spot inspection is performed in an elevator system, the elevator system including: a car that moves in a hoistway; an imaging device provided in the car; and a storage unit that stores an image captured by the image capturing device. The report creation device is provided with: a generation unit that generates access information for accessing an image captured by the imaging device at the time of spot inspection among the images stored in the storage unit; and a creation unit that creates a report using the access information generated by the generation unit.

The report creation device of the present invention is a device for creating a report related to a recovery operation when a recovery operation for determining whether recovery is possible is performed in an elevator system in which a specific condition is satisfied, the elevator system including: a car that moves in a hoistway; an imaging device provided in the car; a storage unit that stores an image captured by the image capturing device; and an operation control unit that performs the recovery operation when a condition is satisfied after the car is stopped by an earthquake. The report creation device is provided with: a generation unit that generates access information for accessing, of the images stored in the storage unit, a1 st image captured by the image capturing device at the time of the restoration operation; and a creation unit that creates a report using the access information generated by the generation unit.

Effects of the invention

According to the present invention, a manager who receives a report relating to spot inspection or the like can observe an associated image of an image pickup device by a simple operation according to his/her own situation.

Further, according to the present invention, a user who arrives at a landing at the time of spot inspection can observe an associated image of an image pickup device with a simple operation.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an elevator system according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 2 is a diagram for explaining the function of the elevator system.

Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of steps performed by an operator at the time of spot inspection of an elevator apparatus.

Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the imaging apparatus.

Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the terminal held by the worker.

Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of a terminal held by a manager.

Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the control device.

Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the display of the terminal.

Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an elevator system according to embodiment 2.

Fig. 10 is a diagram for explaining the function of the elevator system.

Fig. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the server.

Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an example of hardware resources of a terminal.

Fig. 13 is a diagram showing another example of hardware resources of a terminal.

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Duplicate descriptions are appropriately simplified or omitted. In the drawings, like reference numerals designate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views.

Embodiment 1.

Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an elevator system according to embodiment 1. The elevator system includes an elevator apparatus 1, a server 2, a terminal 3 for an operator, and a terminal 4 for a manager.

The elevator apparatus 1 is connected to the server 2 via a network 5. As an example, the network 5 includes a dedicated line. The server 2 is provided in a remote information center. The server 2 communicates with a plurality of elevator apparatuses. The elevator apparatus 1 is an example of an elevator apparatus that communicates with the server 2.

The operator is a professional technician performing spot inspection or the like of the elevator apparatus 1. The operator holds the terminal 3. The operator uses the terminal 3 to perform spot inspection of the elevator apparatus 1. The terminal 3 can communicate with the elevator apparatus 1 by a wired or wireless method. As an example, the terminal 3 is a smart phone. The terminal 3 may also be a tablet terminal. The terminal 3 may be a dedicated terminal designed for spot inspection or the like of the elevator apparatus 1.

The manager manages the elevator apparatus 1. As an example, the manager is an owner of a building provided with the elevator apparatus 1. The manager holds the terminal 4. The terminal 4 can be connected to the server 2 via the network 6. As an example, the network 6 includes an internet line. Fig. 1 shows an example in which the terminal 4 is a notebook computer. The terminal 4 may be a smart phone or a tablet terminal.

The elevator apparatus 1 includes a car 11 and a counterweight 12. The car 11 moves up and down in the hoistway 13. The car 11 and the counterweight 12 are suspended in a hoistway 13 by ropes 14. The counterweight 12 moves up and down in the hoistway 13 in a direction opposite to the direction in which the car 11 moves.

The rope 14 is wound around the traction machine 15. The traction machine 15 drives the car 11. The control device 16 controls the hoisting machine 15. That is, the movement of the car 11 is controlled by the control device 16. The control device 16 also controls equipment provided in the car 11.

As an example, the hoisting machine 15 and the control device 16 are provided in a machine room above the hoistway 13. The hoisting machine 15 and the control device 16 may be provided in the hoistway 13. When the hoisting machine 15 is installed in the hoistway 13, the hoisting machine 15 may be disposed at the top of the hoistway 13 or may be installed in a pit of the hoistway 13.

The monitoring device 17 is connected to the control device 16. The monitoring device 17 has a function for communicating the elevator apparatus 1 with external devices. The server 2 is included in an external device. That is, the monitoring device 17 communicates with the server 2 via the network 5.

The car 11 is provided with an imaging device 18 and a lamp 19. The imaging device 18 communicates with the monitoring device 17 by wired or wireless. Fig. 1 shows an example in which the imaging device 18 is provided on the downward surface of the car 11. In this case, an image of a position below the car 11 is captured by the imaging device 18. The imaging device 18 may be provided on the car 11. As another example, the imaging device 18 may be provided on both the upper side of the car 11 and the lower side of the car 11. The lamp 19 is provided in the car 11 so as to emit light in a direction in which the imaging device 18 can perform imaging. When the imaging device 18 is mounted on the existing elevator apparatus 11, if a socket for a light bulb is already provided in the car 11, power supply to the imaging device 18 and power supply to the lamp 19 may be performed from the socket.

Fig. 2 is a diagram for explaining the function of the elevator system. The server 2 includes a storage unit 21. The terminal 3 includes a display 31, an input device 32, a generation unit 33, a creation unit 34, and an output unit 35. The input device 32 is a device for inputting information by an operator. The display 31 and the input device 32 may be a touch panel type integrated device. The terminal 4 includes a display 41, an input device 42, an imaging device 43, a communication unit 44, and a display control unit 45. The input device 42 is a device for inputting information by a manager. The display 41 and the input device 42 may be a touch panel type integrated device.

The control device 16 includes an operation control unit 51, an imaging control unit 52, an acquisition unit 53, and an abnormality detection unit 54. The operation control unit 51 performs an automatic operation, a control operation, and a recovery operation. The automatic operation is an operation for causing the car 11 to respond to the registered calls in sequence. The control operation is an operation for evacuation of passengers in the car 11 immediately after the occurrence of an earthquake. The recovery operation is an operation for determining whether recovery is possible. The recovery operation is performed by actually moving the car 11 after the occurrence of the earthquake. The monitoring device 17 includes a storage unit 61 and a communication unit 62.

The operator periodically performs spot inspection of the elevator apparatus 1. When the worker performs a spot inspection of the elevator apparatus 1, the worker creates a report 30 for providing to the manager using the terminal 3. In the following, the report related to spot inspection is denoted by reference numeral 30a to distinguish from other reports. That is, when the worker performs a spot inspection of the elevator apparatus 1, the worker creates a report 30a related to the spot inspection.

Hereinafter, the operation of the elevator apparatus 1 in performing spot inspection will be described in detail with reference to fig. 3 to 6. Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of steps performed by an operator at the time of spot inspection of the elevator apparatus 1.

During the automatic operation of the elevator apparatus 1, no electric power is supplied to the imaging device 18 and the lamp 19. Therefore, if the elevator apparatus 1 is automatically operated, the imaging apparatus 18 does not perform imaging.

When performing spot inspection of the elevator apparatus 1, the worker first turns on the switch 11a for supplying power to the imaging device 18 and the lamp 19 (S101). As an example, the switch 11a is provided in the car 11. A switch having the same function as that of the switch 11a may be provided in the control device 16. A switch having the same function as that of the switch 11a may be provided to the terminal 3. When the worker turns on the switch 11a, electric power is supplied to the lamp 19. Thereby, the lamp 19 is lighted. Further, when the worker turns on the switch 11a, electric power is supplied to the image pickup device 18.

Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the imaging device 18. Fig. 4 shows the operation of the imaging device 18 after the switch 11a is turned on in S101. When the image pickup device 18 is supplied with power, the image pickup device 18 determines whether or not communication with the monitoring device 17 is possible (S201). When communication between the imaging device 18 and the monitoring device 17 is established, yes is determined in S201.

When the image pickup device 18 is supplied with power, the image pickup device 18 starts shooting (S202). The image captured by the imaging device 18 may be a moving image or a still image. The data of the image captured by the imaging device 18 is transmitted to the monitoring device 17 (S203).

In the example shown in the present embodiment, a unit for storing an image captured by the imaging device 18 is provided. As an example, the image captured by the image capturing device 18 is stored in the storage unit 21 of the server 2. In this case, when image data is received from the image pickup device 18, the communication unit 62 of the monitoring device 17 transmits the received data to the server 2 via the network 5. In the server 2, the image data received from the monitoring device 17 is stored in the storage unit 21. As another example, the image captured by the imaging device 18 may be stored in the storage unit 61 of the monitoring device 17. The image captured by the imaging device 18 may be stored in a storage unit of another device.

After the worker turns on the switch 11a in S101, the worker performs a work necessary for spot inspection of the elevator apparatus 1 (S102). Fig. 1 shows an example in which an operator is performing a spot inspection operation in a pit of the hoistway 13. In this case, the image pickup device 18 picks up an image of the situation in which the worker is working in the pit.

When the worker ends the spot inspection of the elevator apparatus 1, the switch 11a is turned off (S103). When the operator turns off the switch 11a, the lamp 19 is turned off. Further, when the worker turns off the switch 11a, the photographing by the photographing device 18 ends.

When the worker ends the spot inspection of the elevator apparatus 1, the worker creates a report 30a related to the spot inspection using the terminal 3 (S104). The creation of the report 30a may be started before the end of the spot inspection of the elevator apparatus 1. Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the terminal 3 held by the worker. Fig. 5 shows the operation performed by the terminal 3 in S104.

In the terminal 3, the generation unit 33 generates access information A1 (S301). The access information A1 is information for accessing an image captured by the imaging device 18 at the time of performing the spot inspection, among the images stored in the storage unit 21. The generation unit 33 may acquire information indicating the storage destination of the image from the server 2, and generate the access information A1 based on the acquired information. The generation unit 33 may acquire information indicating the storage destination of the image from the input device 32, and generate the access information A1 based on the acquired information. As an example, the generating unit 33 generates a two-dimensional code as the access information A1.

Next, in the terminal 3, the creation unit 34 creates a report 30a related to the spot check (S302). The report 30a includes a plurality of report items such as the comprehensive situation and the spot inspection result of each device. The creation unit 34 creates the report 30a using the access information A1 generated by the generation unit 33 in S301.

Next, in the terminal 3, the report 30a created by the creation unit 34 is outputted by the output unit 35 (S303). For example, in S303, the report 30a is printed on paper. In this case, the access information A1 generated by the generation section 33 is also printed on paper. As another example, the report 30a may be stored as electronic data. In this case, the electronic data includes access information A1.

When creation of the report 30a is completed, the worker reports the spot to the manager (S105). In S105, the worker transfers the created report 30a to the manager. If the report 30a is electronic data, the worker may send the report 30a by email.

By using the report 30a received from the operator, the manager can confirm the status of the job performed in the spot inspection from the image. Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the terminal 4 held by the manager.

In the terminal 4, it is determined whether or not the access information is input (S401). If the manager receives the paper report 30a in S105, the access information A1 is printed in the report 30 a. If the access information A1 is a two-dimensional code, the manager uses the imaging device 43 provided in the terminal 4 to capture the two-dimensional code. Thus, in S401, it is determined as yes.

When the determination is yes in S401, the communication unit 44 determines whether or not communication with the server 2 is possible (S402). When communication between the terminal 4 and the server 2 is established, it is determined as yes in S402. Thus, the terminal 4 can access the image captured by the imaging device 18 when the spot inspection is performed in the elevator apparatus 1, from among the images stored in the storage unit 21. In the following, this image is also referred to as a "click image".

When the determination is yes in S402, the display control unit 45 displays the spot check image on the display 41 (S403). The manager can confirm the status of the job performed in the spot inspection from the image in the terminal 4.

In the example shown in the present embodiment, the access information A1 is added to the report 30a related to the spot check. The manager who has received the report 30a can access the image captured by the imaging device 18 at the time of the spot check based on the access information A1. Therefore, the manager can confirm the spot image according to his own situation and by a simple operation.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the imaging device 18 does not perform imaging during the automatic operation is described. This is merely an example. The imaging by the imaging device 18 may be performed during the automatic operation.

Next, an example of creating a report related to the return operation will be described. In the following, the report related to the return operation is denoted by reference numeral 30b to distinguish it from other reports.

Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the control device 16. In the control device 16, the operation control unit 51 performs an automatic operation (S501). During the automatic operation, the control device 16 determines whether or not an earthquake has occurred (S502). The elevator apparatus 1 includes a seismometer (not shown). When a specific signal is input from the seismometer to the control device 16, it is determined as yes in S502.

If the specific condition 1 is satisfied when it is determined that yes in S502, the operation control unit 51 performs the control operation (S503). Condition 1 is a condition for starting the control operation. Condition 1 is preset. As an example, if a signal indicating that acceleration of a specific level or more is detected is input from the seismometer to the control device 16 and the car 11 is moving, the 1 st condition is satisfied. In the control operation, the car 11 stops at the landing of the nearest floor. When the car 11 is stopped at a landing, the door is opened.

When the specified condition 2 is satisfied after the stop of the car 11 due to the earthquake, the operation control unit 51 performs the recovery operation (S504). Condition 2 is a condition for starting the recovery operation. Condition 2 is preset. As an example, if no person is present in the stopped car 11 when a signal indicating that acceleration of a specific level or more is detected is input from the seismometer to the control device 16, condition 2 is satisfied.

When the condition 2 is that the operation is resumed immediately, the imaging control unit 52 outputs a signal for turning on the switch 11a (S505). Thereby, the switch 11a is turned on, and power is supplied to the imaging device 18. The image pickup device 18 is supplied with electric power, and thereby the operation shown in fig. 4 is performed in the image pickup device 18. That is, when the return operation starts, the photographing by the photographing device 18 starts. The image captured by the image capturing device 18 at the time of the return operation is stored in the storage unit 21 of the server 2.

In the control device 16, the acquisition unit 53 acquires the restoration data during the restoration operation (S506). The restoration data is data necessary for the control device 16 to automatically determine whether restoration is possible. The control device 16 determines whether or not there is an abnormality based on the restoration data acquired in S506 (S507).

The abnormality detection unit 54 detects an abnormality of the device from the restoration data. When the abnormality detection unit 54 detects an abnormality, it is determined as yes in S507. When the determination is yes in S507, the operation control unit 51 suspends the recovery operation (S508). When the resume operation is suspended, the imaging control unit 52 outputs a signal for turning off the switch 11a (S509). Thereby, the switch 11a is turned off, and the imaging by the imaging device 18 ends.

When the abnormality detection unit 54 does not detect an abnormality and the recovery operation ends (yes in S510), the elevator apparatus 1 is temporarily recovered (S511). In the temporary recovery, the operation control unit 51 performs an operation of sequentially responding the car 11 to the registered calls. In addition, in the temporary recovery, a specific display indicating that temporary recovery is performed at the landing.

When it is determined to be yes in S510, the imaging control unit 52 outputs a signal for turning off the switch 11a (S509). Thereby, the switch 11a is turned off, and the imaging by the imaging device 18 ends.

When the recovery operation is performed after the occurrence of the earthquake, the operator creates a report 30b related to the recovery operation using the terminal 3. At this time, the terminal 3 performs the operation shown in fig. 5.

For example, in the terminal 3, the generation unit 33 generates the access information A2 (S301). The access information A2 is information for accessing an image captured by the imaging device 18 at the time of performing the recovery operation, among the images stored in the storage unit 21. The generation unit 33 may acquire information indicating the storage destination of the image from the server 2, and generate the access information A2 based on the acquired information. The generation unit 33 may acquire information indicating the storage destination of the image from the input device 32, and generate the access information A2 based on the acquired information. As an example, the generating unit 33 generates a two-dimensional code as the access information A2.

Next, in the terminal 3, the creation unit 34 creates a report 30b related to the return operation (S302). The creation unit 34 creates the report 30b using the access information A2 generated by the generation unit 33 in S301.

Next, in the terminal 3, the report 30b created by the creation unit 34 is output by the output unit 35 (S303). For example, in S303, the report 30b is printed on paper. In this case, the access information A2 generated by the generation section 33 is also printed on paper. As another example, the report 30b may be stored as electronic data. In this case, the electronic data contains access information A2.

When creation of the report 30b is completed, the worker reports the return operation to the manager. In this report, the worker transfers the created report 30b to the manager. If the report 30b is electronic data, the worker may send the report 30b by email.

By using the report 30b received from the operator, the manager can confirm the situation inside the hoistway 13 when the recovery operation is performed from the image. When the manager confirms the image, the terminal 4 performs the operation shown in fig. 6.

For example, in the terminal 4, it is determined whether or not the access information is input (S401). If the manager receives the paper report 30b after the recovery operation is performed, the access information A2 is printed in the report 30 b. If the access information A2 is a two-dimensional code, the manager uses the imaging device 43 provided in the terminal 4 to capture the two-dimensional code. Thus, in S401, it is determined as yes.

When the determination is yes in S401, the communication unit 44 determines whether or not communication with the server 2 is possible (S402). When communication between the terminal 4 and the server 2 is established, it is determined as yes in S402. Thus, the terminal 4 can access the image captured by the imaging device 18 when the restoration operation is performed in the elevator apparatus 1, from among the images stored in the storage unit 21.

When the determination is yes in S402, the display control unit 45 displays the image captured by the imaging device 18 at the time of the return operation in the elevator apparatus 1 on the display 41 (S403). The manager can confirm the status of each device after the earthquake from the image in the terminal 4.

In this example, when an abnormality of a certain device is detected during the recovery operation, an image of the device may be displayed on the display 41 of the terminal 4 in S403. As another example, when an abnormality of a certain device is detected during the recovery operation, in S403, an image of the device when the abnormality is detected and an image of the device when the abnormality is not detected may be displayed on the display 41 of the terminal 4.

For example, the counterweight 12 includes hanging wheels. A rope 14 is wound around the hanging wheel. When the rope 14 is detached from the hanging wheel due to the shake of an earthquake, the abnormality of the hanging wheel is detected by the abnormality detection unit 54 during the return operation. The crane wheel is also photographed by the photographing device 18 until the operation is resumed in S508.

In this case, the generation section 33 generates access information A3 for accessing the 1 st image and the 2 nd image among the images stored in the storage section 21 in S301. The 1 st image is an image captured by the imaging device 18 when the restoration operation is performed, among the images stored in the storage unit 21. The 1 st image includes an image of the hanging wheel in which an abnormality is detected during the recovery operation. That is, the 1 st image includes an image of the hanging wheel 12a at the time of abnormality detection. In contrast, the 2 nd image is an image captured by the imaging device 18 at the time of past spot inspection, among the images stored in the storage unit 21. The spot check is, for example, a spot check performed periodically. The 2 nd image includes an image of the hanging wheel when no abnormality is detected.

Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed in the display 41 of the terminal 4. Fig. 8 shows an example of an image displayed on the terminal 4 that accesses the server 2 according to the access information A3. In the example shown in fig. 8, the 1 st image and the 2 nd image are displayed in an array on the display 41. Therefore, the manager can check the device that has detected the abnormality during the recovery operation while comparing the state in which the abnormality has occurred with the state before the occurrence of the abnormality.

Embodiment 2.

In the system described in patent document 1, an average user cannot observe an image of the imaging device. In this embodiment, an example will be described in which a user can observe an image of an imaging device by a simple operation when performing spot inspection in the elevator apparatus 1. In this embodiment, the description of the structure and the functions disclosed in embodiment 1 is omitted as appropriate.

Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an elevator system according to embodiment 2. The elevator system according to the present embodiment includes a user terminal 7 in addition to the elevator apparatus 1, the server 2, the operator terminal 3, and the manager terminal 4. As an example, the terminal 7 is a smart phone. The terminal 7 may also be a tablet terminal.

In the example shown in the present embodiment, the elevator apparatus 1 further includes a guide plate 8 and an access point 9. The guide plate 8 and the access point 9 are provided at a landing where the car 11 stops.

The guide plate 8 is an example of a unit that provides the access information B1. The access information B1 is information for accessing information related to the elevator apparatus 1. In the following, the information related to the elevator apparatus 1 is also referred to as "elevator information". For example, the elevator information contains information related to operation. The elevator information may include information related to spot check. The elevator information may include a notification from a manager. In the example shown in fig. 9, a two-dimensional code is added to the guide plate 8 as the access information B1.

The access point 9 is used when connecting the terminal 7 to the monitoring device 17.

Fig. 10 is a diagram for explaining the function of the elevator system. In the example shown in fig. 10, the descriptions of the terminal 3, the terminal 4, and the control device 16 are omitted. The terminals 3, 4 and the control device 16 are the same as the example shown in fig. 2. The server 2 includes a generation unit 22 and a display control unit 23 in addition to the storage unit 21. The terminal 7 includes a display 71, an input device 72, and an imaging device 73. The input device 72 is a device for inputting information by a user. The display 71 and the input device 72 may be a touch panel type integrated device.

Hereinafter, the operation performed when the user arrives at the landing will be described in detail with reference to fig. 11. Fig. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the server 2.

In the server 2, it is determined whether the terminal has made an access to request elevator information (S601). As described above, in the elevator apparatus 1, the guide plate 8 to which the access information B1 is added is provided at the landing. If the access information B1 is a two-dimensional code, the user, when desiring to acquire elevator information, uses the imaging device 73 provided in the terminal 7 to capture the two-dimensional code. Thus, the terminal 7 accesses the server 2, and determines yes in S601.

When the determination in S601 is yes, the server 2 determines whether or not spot inspection is being performed in the elevator apparatus 1 (S602). The determination in S602 is made based on the information transmitted from the terminal 3 at the start of the spot check. As another example, the determination in S602 may be performed based on a schedule registered in advance.

When it is determined to be yes in S602, the generation unit 22 generates access information A4 (S603). The access information A4 is information for accessing an image captured by the image capturing device 18. As an example, the access information A4 is information for accessing the latest image captured by the imaging device 18 among the images stored in the storage unit 21. The generation unit 22 may generate the access information A4 based on the access information B1 used when the terminal 7 accesses the server 2.

Next, the display control unit 23 causes the terminal 7 accessed based on the access information B1 to display elevator information (S604). At this time, if the access information A4 is created in S603, the display control unit 23 causes the display 71 of the terminal 7 to display the elevator information including the access information A4. That is, if a spot check is being performed in the elevator apparatus 1, elevator information including the access information A4 is displayed on the display 71. For example, the access information A4 is displayed on the display 71 as a button having a representation of "confirm in-hoistway image".

On the other hand, if it is determined as no in S602 and the access information A4 is not created in S603, the display control unit 23 causes the display 71 of the terminal 7 to display the elevator information not including the access information A4 (S604). That is, if the spot check is not being performed in the elevator apparatus 1, the access information A4 is not included in the elevator information displayed on the display 71.

If it is determined "yes" in S602, it is determined whether the above button is pressed or not after S604 (S605). If the determination is no in S602, the determination is always no in S605. When the user presses a button displayed on the display 71, the determination is yes in S605. When it is determined to be yes in S605, the display control section 23 displays the image captured by the image capturing device 18 on the display 71.

If the elevator apparatus 1 is checking, the display of "checking in" is made at the landing. If the display of "check in" is being made when the user arrives at the landing, the user can confirm the elevator information in the terminal 7 by accessing the server 2 according to the access information B1. Further, the user can confirm that the operator is performing spot inspection by using the image in the terminal 7 by pressing a button displayed on the display 71.

When the determination of S605 is yes, the display control unit 23 may cause the display 71 to display the live video captured by the imaging device 18. In this case, when a button displayed on the display 71 is pressed, the terminal 7 is connected to the monitoring device 17 via the access point 9, and an image captured by the image capturing device 18 is transmitted to the terminal 7 via the monitoring device 17 and the access point 9. Thereby, the real-time image being captured by the imaging device 18 is displayed on the display 71 of the terminal 7. In this example, the user can confirm that the operator is performing the spot inspection based on the real-time image.

Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an example of hardware resources of the terminal 3. The terminal 3 is provided with a processing circuit 80 including a processor 81 and a memory 82 as hardware resources. The processing circuit 80 may include a plurality of processors 81. The processing circuitry 80 may also include a plurality of memories 82.

In embodiments 1 to 2, the respective parts indicated by reference numerals 33 to 35 indicate functions of the terminal 3. The functions of the respective units shown by reference numerals 33 to 35 can be realized by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware described as a program. The program is stored in the memory 82. The terminal 3 realizes the functions of the respective sections shown by reference numerals 33 to 35 by executing a program stored in the memory 82 by the processor 81. As the memory 82, a semiconductor memory or the like can be employed.

Fig. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the hardware resources of the terminal 3. In the example shown in fig. 13, the terminal 3 includes a processing circuit 80 including a processor 81, a memory 82, and dedicated hardware 83. Fig. 13 shows an example in which some of the functions of the terminal 3 are realized by dedicated hardware 83. All functions of the terminal 3 may be realized by dedicated hardware 83. As the dedicated hardware 83, a single Circuit, a composite Circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC (Application SPECIFIC INTEGRATED Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable GATE ARRAY: field programmable gate array), or a combination thereof may be employed.

The hardware resources of the terminal 4 are the same as those of the example shown in fig. 12 or fig. 13. The terminal 4 is provided with a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The terminal 4 realizes the functions of the respective sections shown by reference numerals 44 to 45 by executing a program stored in a memory by a processor. The terminal 4 may include a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware as a hardware resource. Some or all of the functions of the terminal 4 may be implemented by dedicated hardware.

The hardware resources of the terminal 7 are the same as those of the example shown in fig. 12 or fig. 13. The terminal 7 is provided with a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The terminal 7 realizes the functions described above by executing a program stored in a memory by a processor. The terminal 7 may be provided with a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the terminal 7 may be implemented by dedicated hardware.

The hardware resources of the server 2 are the same as those of the example shown in fig. 12 or 13. The server 2 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The server 2 realizes the functions of the respective units shown by reference numerals 22 to 23 by executing a program stored in a memory by a processor. The function of the storage unit 21 is realized by a memory. The server 2 may be provided with a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the server 2 may be implemented by dedicated hardware.

The hardware resources of the control device 16 are the same as those of the example shown in fig. 12 or 13. The control device 16 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The control device 16 realizes the functions of the respective units shown by reference numerals 51 to 54 by executing a program stored in a memory by a processor. The control device 16 may be provided with a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the control device 16 may be implemented by dedicated hardware.

The hardware resources of the monitoring device 17 are the same as those of the example shown in fig. 12 or 13. The monitoring device 17 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The monitoring device 17 realizes the function of the communication section 62 by executing a program stored in a memory by a processor. The function of the storage unit 61 is realized by a memory. The monitoring device 17 may include a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Part or all of the functions of the monitoring device 17 may be realized by dedicated hardware.

Industrial applicability

The present invention can be applied to a system including an elevator apparatus having an imaging device.

Description of the reference numerals

1: An elevator apparatus; 2: a server; 3-4: a terminal; 5 to 6: a network; 7: a terminal; 8: a guide plate; 9: an access point; 11: a car; 11a: a switch; 12: a counterweight; 12a: hanging wheels; 13: a hoistway; 14: a rope; 15: a traction machine; 16: a control device; 17: a monitoring device; 18: an image pickup device; 19: a lamp; 21: a storage unit; 22: a generating unit; 23: a display control unit; 30: a report; 31: a display; 32: an input device; 33: a generating unit; 34: a creation unit; 35: an output unit; 41: a display; 42: an input device; 43: an image pickup device; 44: a communication unit; 45: a display control unit; 51: an operation control unit; 52: a shooting control part; 53: an acquisition unit; 54: an abnormality detection unit; 61: a storage unit; 62: a communication unit; 71: a display; 72: an input device; 73: an image pickup device; 80: a processing circuit; 81: a processor; 82: a memory; 83: dedicated hardware.

Claims (10)

1. An elevator system, wherein the elevator system comprises:

A car that moves in a hoistway;

an imaging device provided in the car;

a storage unit that stores an image captured by the image capturing device;

A generation unit that generates access information for accessing an image captured by the imaging device at the time of spot inspection among the images stored in the storage unit; and

And a creation unit that creates a report related to the spot check using the access information generated by the generation unit.

2. An elevator system, wherein the elevator system comprises:

A car that moves in a hoistway;

an imaging device provided in the car;

a storage unit that stores an image captured by the image capturing device;

an operation control unit that performs a recovery operation for determining whether recovery is possible when a specific condition is established after the car is stopped by an earthquake;

a generation unit that generates access information for accessing, of the images stored in the storage unit, a1 st image captured by the imaging device at the time of the restoration operation; and

And a creation unit that creates a report related to the recovery operation using the access information generated by the generation unit.

3. The elevator system of claim 2, wherein,

When an abnormality of the apparatus is detected in the recovery operation, the generation unit generates the following access information: the access information is used to access the 1 st image stored in the image of the storage unit and the 2 nd image photographed by the photographing device when performing spot inspection,

The 1 st image contains the image of the device,

The 2 nd image contains the image of the device.

4. The elevator system of claim 3, wherein,

The 1 st image and the 2 nd image are displayed in an aligned manner in the terminal accessed according to the access information.

5. An elevator system, wherein the elevator system comprises:

A car that moves in a hoistway;

an imaging device provided in the car;

A providing unit which is provided at a landing where the car stops and provides 1 st access information for accessing elevator information;

A generation unit that generates 2 nd access information for accessing an image captured by the image capturing device; and

And a display control unit that causes a terminal that has been accessed based on the 1 st access information to display the elevator information including the 2 nd access information when a spot inspection is being performed in the elevator apparatus including the car.

6. The elevator system of claim 5, wherein,

If no spot check is being performed in the elevator apparatus, the 2 nd access information is not included in the elevator information displayed by the terminal.

7. A report creation device for creating a report relating to a spot inspection when the spot inspection is performed in an elevator system,

The elevator system is provided with:

A car that moves in a hoistway;

An imaging device provided in the car; and

A storage unit that stores an image captured by the image capturing device,

Wherein the report creation device comprises:

A generation unit that generates access information for accessing an image captured by the imaging device at the time of the spot inspection, among the images stored in the storage unit; and

And a creation unit that creates the report using the access information generated by the generation unit.

8. A report creation device for creating a report relating to a restoration operation when the restoration operation for determining whether restoration is possible is performed in an elevator system under a specific condition,

The elevator system is provided with:

A car that moves in a hoistway;

an imaging device provided in the car;

a storage unit that stores an image captured by the image capturing device; and

An operation control unit that performs the recovery operation when the condition is satisfied after the car is stopped by an earthquake,

Wherein the report creation device comprises:

a generation unit that generates access information for accessing, of the images stored in the storage unit, a1 st image captured by the imaging device at the time of the restoration operation; and

And a creation unit that creates the report using the access information generated by the generation unit.

9. The report creation apparatus as defined in claim 8, wherein,

When an abnormality of the device is detected in the recovery operation, the generation unit generates the following access information: the access information is used to access the 1 st image stored in the image of the storage unit and the 2 nd image photographed by the photographing device when performing spot inspection,

The 1 st image contains the image of the device,

The 2 nd image contains the image of the device.

10. The report creation apparatus as defined in claim 9, wherein,

The 1 st image and the 2 nd image are displayed in an aligned manner in the terminal accessed according to the access information.