EP0518267A2 - Procedure for local automatic control of the brightness and sound volume of a signalling device of an elevator - Google Patents
Procedure for local automatic control of the brightness and sound volume of a signalling device of an elevator Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- EP0518267A2 EP0518267A2 EP92109703A EP92109703A EP0518267A2 EP 0518267 A2 EP0518267 A2 EP 0518267A2 EP 92109703 A EP92109703 A EP 92109703A EP 92109703 A EP92109703 A EP 92109703A EP 0518267 A2 EP0518267 A2 EP 0518267A2
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- signal
- brightness
- signalling
- noise
- control unit
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Withdrawn
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B7/00—Signalling systems according to more than one of groups G08B3/00 - G08B6/00; Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups G08B3/00 - G08B6/00
- G08B7/06—Signalling systems according to more than one of groups G08B3/00 - G08B6/00; Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups G08B3/00 - G08B6/00 using electric transmission, e.g. involving audible and visible signalling through the use of sound and light sources
-
- 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
Definitions
- the invention relates to a procedure in which the brightness of signalling and the volume of sound signals are controlled on the basis of the background light and the noise in the environment.
- the object of the present invention is to eliminate the present drawbacks and to achieve a considerable improvement in the convenience of use of an elevator.
- the invention also aims at a simple and low-cost solution.
- the invention is characterized by what is presented in the claims.
- the sound volume is controlled by measuring the background noise level before the signalling.
- the background noise level is high, the sound signal is issued with a higher volume, and similarly, when the background noise level is low, the sound signal is issued with a lower volume.
- the output-signal obtained from a noise level measuring amplifier can be used directly for the volume control of the audio signal to be issued. It is important that the measurement is finished or that the result of the background noise measurement be locked or stored before the signalling to ensure that the signalling itself will not produce a change in the background noise level.
- a brightness range or certain possible brightness values may be defined in advance and stored in a control unit, which adjusts the brightness on the basis of the measurement result.
- a volume control unit measures the intensity of the background noise before the signalling, and if the background noise level is high, the sound signal is generated or delivered with a higher volume, and similarly, when the background noise level is low, the sound signal is issued with a lower volume.
- the measurement result is produced by a noise level measuring unit.
- Fig. 1 presents signalling devices controlled separately on each floor according to the prevailing external circumstances.
- Figure 1 shows a signal device control unit in which the brightness of signalling and the volume of sound signals are controlled on the basis of the background light and the noise in the environment.
- the control unit 1 controls signal devices 8, such as direction arrows and floor indicators, by means of signalling control signals 11 via a brightness control amplifier 5.
- the brightness of the light signals given by the signal devices 8 is controlled by the brightness control amplifier 5 by means of a light sensor 2, an illuminance measuring amplifier 4 and a control range level signal 12.
- a preset signalling control range level 12 determining the range of brightness variation of the signalling may be stored in the control unit 1.
- the background noise is measured by means of a loudspeaker 3 of the sound signal device.
- the loudspeaker 3 reacts to background noise like a microphone, i.e. it provides a signal proportional to the noise.
- the signal obtained from the loudspeaker 3 is passed to a measuring amplifier 7, whose output is applied to the input of a variable-gain amplifier 6.
- the control unit 1 locks the result of the noise level measurement by means of a locking signal 9 to ensure that the signalling itself will not produce a change in the measured background noise level.
- the audio control amplifier 6 amplifies the audio signal according to the locked background noise level and a preset sound control range level 13.
- the signal at the output of the audio control amplifier 6 is the larger the higher is the locked noise level.
- the adjustment of the brightness of the signalling and the volume of the audio signal is performed in the control unit 1, in which case the output signals of the measuring amplifiers 4 and 7 are passed to the control unit 1.
Abstract
Description
- The invention relates to a procedure in which the brightness of signalling and the volume of sound signals are controlled on the basis of the background light and the noise in the environment.
- In many buildings, there are considerable variations in the background lighting and noise, so that the signal devices may not be seen or heard or their excessive brightness/loudness may disturb the activities in the building. For example, in hospitals and hotels, where the activities go on day and night, the noise and illuminance vary greatly at different times of the day. Depending on the situation, different levels of brightness and sound volume of the signal devices are required on different floors. In some cases, additional lamps have been installed in poorly illuminated spaces to improve visibility.
- The object of the present invention is to eliminate the present drawbacks and to achieve a considerable improvement in the convenience of use of an elevator. The invention also aims at a simple and low-cost solution. The invention is characterized by what is presented in the claims.
- In the procedure of the invention, the sound volume is controlled by measuring the background noise level before the signalling. When the background noise level is high, the sound signal is issued with a higher volume, and similarly, when the background noise level is low, the sound signal is issued with a lower volume. The output-signal obtained from a noise level measuring amplifier can be used directly for the volume control of the audio signal to be issued. It is important that the measurement is finished or that the result of the background noise measurement be locked or stored before the signalling to ensure that the signalling itself will not produce a change in the background noise level. A brightness range or certain possible brightness values may be defined in advance and stored in a control unit, which adjusts the brightness on the basis of the measurement result.
- A volume control unit measures the intensity of the background noise before the signalling, and if the background noise level is high, the sound signal is generated or delivered with a higher volume, and similarly, when the background noise level is low, the sound signal is issued with a lower volume. The measurement result is produced by a noise level measuring unit.
- The procedure of the invention has the advantages that it
- involves no signifiant additional costs
- can be implemented using a few additional components
- requires no separate attenuating resistors, switches of wiring for day/night signalling
- can also be implemented as a system controlled automatically according to the time of the day
- allows the use of other signalling devices, such as texts, arrows and numbers
- achieves a considerable improvement in the convenience of use of the elevator
- is a most workable system in hospitals and hotels.
- In the following, the invention is described in detail by the aid of an example by referring to the attached drawing, in which Fig. 1 presents signalling devices controlled separately on each floor according to the prevailing external circumstances.
- Figure 1 shows a signal device control unit in which the brightness of signalling and the volume of sound signals are controlled on the basis of the background light and the noise in the environment. The control unit 1 controls
signal devices 8, such as direction arrows and floor indicators, by means of signalling control signals 11 via abrightness control amplifier 5. The brightness of the light signals given by thesignal devices 8 is controlled by thebrightness control amplifier 5 by means of alight sensor 2, an illuminance measuring amplifier 4 and a control range level signal 12. - When the background illuminance increases, the output voltage of the illuminance measuring unit 4 rises, producing a larger signal at the output of the
brightness control amplifier 5 and a brighter light signal level of thesignal devices 8. Similarly, when the background illuminance decreases, the brightness of the light signal issued by thesignal device 8 diminishes. A preset signalling control range level 12 determining the range of brightness variation of the signalling may be stored in the control unit 1. - The background noise is measured by means of a loudspeaker 3 of the sound signal device. The loudspeaker 3 reacts to background noise like a microphone, i.e. it provides a signal proportional to the noise. The signal obtained from the loudspeaker 3 is passed to a measuring amplifier 7, whose output is applied to the input of a variable-gain amplifier 6. Before the signalling, the control unit 1 locks the result of the noise level measurement by means of a locking signal 9 to ensure that the signalling itself will not produce a change in the measured background noise level. When the control unit 1 performs the signalling by means of an
audio signal 10, the audio control amplifier 6 amplifies the audio signal according to the locked background noise level and a preset soundcontrol range level 13. The signal at the output of the audio control amplifier 6 is the larger the higher is the locked noise level. - In an alternative embodiment, the adjustment of the brightness of the signalling and the volume of the audio signal is performed in the control unit 1, in which case the output signals of the measuring amplifiers 4 and 7 are passed to the control unit 1.
- It is obvious to a person skilled in the art that different embodiments of the invention are not restricted to the examples described above, but that they may instead be varied within the scope of the following claims.
Claims (10)
- Procedure for controlling the brightness and sound volume of the signalling of the signal devices of an elevator on the basis of the background illuminance and the noise in the environment, respectively, characterized in that the loudness of the background noise and the intensity of the background illuminance are measured before the signalling and the values obtained are compared with given reference values (12 and 13), on the basis of which the brightness and sound volume of the signalling are adjusted to suitable values by volume and brightness control units (4,5; 6,7).
- Procedure according to claim 1, characterized in that the brightness of the signalling of the signal devices is controlled by a brightness control amplifier (5) by means of a light sensor (2), an illuminance measuring amplifier (4) and a control range level signal (12).
- Procedure according to claim 1-3, characterized in that the background noise is measured by means of a microphone or loudspeaker (3) of a sound signal device by taking the signal obtained from the loudspeaker (3) to a sound level measuring amplifier (7), whose output is passed further to a variable-gain amplifier (6).
- Procedure according to claim 1-3, characterized in that the control unit (1) contains control range settings (12 and 13) defining the range of variation of the brightness and sound volume of the signalling.
- Procedure according to claim 1-4, characterized in that the control unit (1) locks or stores the result of the noise level measurement by means of a noise level locking signal (9), ensuring that the signalling itself will not produce a change in the measured background noise level.
- Procedure according to claim 5, characterized in that the control unit (1) performs the signalling by means of an audio signal (10) and that the audio amplification takes place in a sound volume control amplifier (6) according to the locked background noise level.
- Procedure according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outputs of the amplifiers (4 and 7) measuring the illuminance and noise level are passed to the control unit (1), which performs the adjustment of the sound volume and brightness of the signalling.
- Signal device means of an elevator with:- a signal device control unit (1), in which the brightness and/or volume of a signal is/are controlled dependant on a background noise signal,- a noise sensor (2,3) for obtaining a noise output signal,- a signal control amplifier (5,6) in which the noise output signal is compared with a control range signal (12,13) derived from the signal device control unit (1) for obtaining a background noise controlled output signal of a signal device (3,8).
- Signal device means according to claim 8 wherein a signal device is a loudspeaker (3) which is used as noise sensor.
- Signal device means according to claim 8 or 9 wherein the output signal of the noise sensor (2,3) is fed to a measuring amplifier (4,7) which can be locked by means of a locking signal (9) of the signal device control unit (1).
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
FI912842A FI90646C (en) | 1991-06-13 | 1991-06-13 | Local automatic volume control of the elevator signaling device |
FI912842 | 1991-06-13 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP0518267A2 true EP0518267A2 (en) | 1992-12-16 |
EP0518267A3 EP0518267A3 (en) | 1994-01-26 |
Family
ID=8532697
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP92109703A Withdrawn EP0518267A2 (en) | 1991-06-13 | 1992-06-09 | Procedure for local automatic control of the brightness and sound volume of a signalling device of an elevator |
Country Status (5)
Country | Link |
---|---|
EP (1) | EP0518267A2 (en) |
JP (1) | JPH06239549A (en) |
AU (1) | AU1718792A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2070365A1 (en) |
FI (1) | FI90646C (en) |
Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
EP0901111A2 (en) * | 1997-09-04 | 1999-03-10 | Stein GmbH | Method and device for alerting people |
CN1103981C (en) * | 1995-04-11 | 2003-03-26 | 松下电器产业株式会社 | Video information adjusting apparatus, video information transmitting apparatus and video information receiving apparatus |
EP1533766A1 (en) * | 2003-11-20 | 2005-05-25 | WERMA Signaltechnik GmbH & Co.KG | Signalling device |
WO2006122997A1 (en) * | 2005-05-16 | 2006-11-23 | Iranzo Gonzalez Jose Joaquin | Señalizador óptico y acústico con mensajes de voz y sonido para aparatos de elevación |
DE10361758B4 (en) * | 2003-11-20 | 2007-03-15 | Werma Signaltechnik Gmbh + Co. Kg | signaller |
Families Citing this family (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN115352988A (en) * | 2017-12-29 | 2022-11-18 | 通力电梯有限公司 | Escalator monitoring system, escalator monitoring method, sound data collection device and clamp used for escalator monitoring device |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4395600A (en) * | 1980-11-26 | 1983-07-26 | Lundy Rene R | Auditory subliminal message system and method |
US4514727A (en) * | 1982-06-28 | 1985-04-30 | Trw Inc. | Automatic brightness control apparatus |
US4965574A (en) * | 1986-10-30 | 1990-10-23 | Pioneer Electronic Corporation | Variable-brightness display for use in a navigation system for a vehicle |
WO1992004772A1 (en) * | 1990-09-11 | 1992-03-19 | Concourse Communications Limited | Audio-visual reproduction |
Family Cites Families (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JPS60161869A (en) * | 1984-02-02 | 1985-08-23 | 三菱電機株式会社 | Platform device for elevator |
JPS6279187A (en) * | 1985-09-30 | 1987-04-11 | 株式会社東芝 | Platform annunciator for elevator |
-
1991
- 1991-06-13 FI FI912842A patent/FI90646C/en not_active IP Right Cessation
-
1992
- 1992-05-28 AU AU17187/92A patent/AU1718792A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1992-06-03 CA CA002070365A patent/CA2070365A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1992-06-09 EP EP92109703A patent/EP0518267A2/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1992-06-12 JP JP4177825A patent/JPH06239549A/en active Pending
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4395600A (en) * | 1980-11-26 | 1983-07-26 | Lundy Rene R | Auditory subliminal message system and method |
US4514727A (en) * | 1982-06-28 | 1985-04-30 | Trw Inc. | Automatic brightness control apparatus |
US4965574A (en) * | 1986-10-30 | 1990-10-23 | Pioneer Electronic Corporation | Variable-brightness display for use in a navigation system for a vehicle |
WO1992004772A1 (en) * | 1990-09-11 | 1992-03-19 | Concourse Communications Limited | Audio-visual reproduction |
Cited By (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN1103981C (en) * | 1995-04-11 | 2003-03-26 | 松下电器产业株式会社 | Video information adjusting apparatus, video information transmitting apparatus and video information receiving apparatus |
EP0901111A2 (en) * | 1997-09-04 | 1999-03-10 | Stein GmbH | Method and device for alerting people |
EP0901111A3 (en) * | 1997-09-04 | 2000-01-12 | Stein GmbH | Method and device for alerting people |
EP1533766A1 (en) * | 2003-11-20 | 2005-05-25 | WERMA Signaltechnik GmbH & Co.KG | Signalling device |
DE10361758B4 (en) * | 2003-11-20 | 2007-03-15 | Werma Signaltechnik Gmbh + Co. Kg | signaller |
WO2006122997A1 (en) * | 2005-05-16 | 2006-11-23 | Iranzo Gonzalez Jose Joaquin | Señalizador óptico y acústico con mensajes de voz y sonido para aparatos de elevación |
ES2270700A1 (en) * | 2005-05-16 | 2007-04-01 | Jose Joaquin Iranzo Gonzalez | Señalizador óptico y acústico con mensajes de voz y sonido para aparatos de elevación |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
FI912842A0 (en) | 1991-06-13 |
FI90646C (en) | 1994-03-10 |
CA2070365A1 (en) | 1992-12-14 |
FI912842A (en) | 1992-12-14 |
AU1718792A (en) | 1992-12-17 |
FI90646B (en) | 1993-11-30 |
JPH06239549A (en) | 1994-08-30 |
EP0518267A3 (en) | 1994-01-26 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US4052720A (en) | Dynamic sound controller and method therefor | |
AU2004200556A1 (en) | Dynamic Volume Adjustment In A Slot Machine | |
US9185780B2 (en) | Lighting controller, lighting system and lighting control method | |
US5444783A (en) | Automatic sound volume control device for acoustic instruments | |
US5291558A (en) | Automatic level control of multiple audio signal sources | |
JPH05335858A (en) | Sound volume control system | |
EP0518267A2 (en) | Procedure for local automatic control of the brightness and sound volume of a signalling device of an elevator | |
EP0298046A2 (en) | Device for measuring, indicating and controlling sound pressure (or sound levels) in an environment | |
US3545564A (en) | Sound level indicator for the precise determination of sound levels | |
US4647763A (en) | Linear analog light-level monitoring system | |
JP3774952B2 (en) | Lighting device and control method thereof | |
JP2001354367A (en) | Announcing device of elevator | |
JPH0212293A (en) | Display device | |
JPH0516728A (en) | On-vehicle display device | |
JPH04104668A (en) | Image pickup device | |
WO1980001529A1 (en) | Multiple program audio system | |
JPH08301540A (en) | Automatic announcing device for elevator | |
JPH10270178A (en) | Illuminating device | |
JP3094565B2 (en) | Lighting equipment | |
JPH0678390A (en) | Sound volume automatic adjustment method and its device | |
KR940003350B1 (en) | Volume automatic control system | |
KR0127111B1 (en) | Automatic sound control karaoke system and switching method thereof | |
KR20000025075A (en) | Automatic volume adjusting system of a car audio | |
JPH0426237A (en) | Dark noise detecting method and automatic level control loud-speaking system for sound field | |
JPH0741258A (en) | Dimming device for illumination in elevator cage |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A2 Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IT LI LU MC NL PT SE |
|
PUAL | Search report despatched |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A3 Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IT LI LU MC NL PT SE |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 19940224 |
|
17Q | First examination report despatched |
Effective date: 19970703 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN |
|
18D | Application deemed to be withdrawn |
Effective date: 19971114 |