JP2006232480A - Design simulation device for elevator or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a design simulation device for an elevator or the like more easily seen and recognized by a user. <P>SOLUTION: When design simulation of a car of the elevator and a landing is performed, "car specification" is selected from an item selection part 11 and specification of a car ceiling, a floor or the like is determined and displayed on a car image screen 12. Similarly, "landing specification" is selected and specification of the landing is determined and displayed on a landing image screen 14. Subsequently, "installation environment" is selected and a wall and a floor of a building installed with the elevator are displayed on the landing image screen 14. Further, "illumination" is selected and adjustment of illumination of the building and the sunlight is performed, "view" is selected and height/angle for seeing the elevator is adjusted and "visual recognition" is selected and how to see visually impaired person is displayed in false. Thereby, image when the elevator is installed can be more accurately understood. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for performing design simulation of an elevator car, a hall, and the like.

  9 to 11 show examples of systems that support setting of new elevator specifications (see Patent Document 1). FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the system, FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the operation of FIG. 9, and FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an electronic mockup screen.

The elevator new specification setting server 1 and the plurality of user terminals 2 are connected via the Internet 3. The elevator new specification setting server 1 reads and writes data from and to the elevator information management database 4 in order to respond to access from the user terminal 2.
The elevator new specification setting server 1 has a PDM (Products Data Management) system 5, and in this PDM system 5, user authentication means 6, new specification entry screen providing means 7, estimate sending means 8, New specification data registration means 9 is provided.

  The user authentication means 6 issues and authenticates an ID number in response to access from the user terminal 2. The new specification entry screen providing means 7 provides a screen for entering specification data necessary for new installation of the elevator to the user terminal 2 whose ID number has been authenticated by the user authentication means 6. The estimate sending means 8 calculates the price and construction period of the elevator based on the specification data entered by the user terminal 2 on the screen, and sends the estimate result based on the calculation result to the user terminal 2. The new specification data registration means 9 inquires whether or not there is an intention to place an order after the estimate sending means 8 sends the estimate result to the user terminal 2. The management database 4 is registered with data on the order received and new specifications.

  Next, the operation of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When there is an access to the elevator new specification setting server 1 from any of the user terminals 2, the user authentication means 6 performs user authentication processing (ST1), and when the user requests an elevator estimate, a new specification entry screen is provided. The means 7 provides a series of screens necessary for the user to enter a new specification (ST2). On this screen, the “New Input” button that is selected when setting specifications from a blank state, and “Reference / Divert Existing Properties” that is selected when setting specifications by referring to or diverting the specification data of existing properties. There is a button, and the user selects one of the buttons (ST3).

  If the user selects “new input”, the new specification entry screen providing means 7 displays a specification item input screen such as “form”, “elevator use”, “capacity” on the user terminal 2, and the user When all the specifications have been entered (ST4), the new specification entry screen providing means 7 displays an electronic mockup screen 901 shown in FIG. The electronic mock-up screen 901 includes an entire image screen 902, a product unit image screen 903, and a product image screen 904, and necessary data is entered on this screen (ST5).

  The whole image screen 902 is a three-dimensional representation of the whole image of each major part of the elevator. In the example shown in the figure, the car and its peripheral part are represented in a three-dimensional space. The property information display field 905 is provided here, and “Production number”, “Property name”, “Cage”, “Hall button”, “Hoist”, etc. are displayed. However, when “new input” is selected in ST3, “manufacturing number” is not displayed. The “same specifications” button 906 and the “change” button 907 are used when “reference to existing property / diversion” is selected in ST3. A “return” button 908 is used to return to the previous screen.

  When a “simulation” button 909 provided at the bottom of the overall image screen 902 is clicked, the car displayed on the overall image screen 902 performs a simulation operation in the same manner as the actual movement. The “rotate” button 910 can be rotated by dragging the cursor after clicking. Therefore, the user can observe a car etc. from arbitrary directions, such as the front and the side. The special list display field 911 is displayed when the user selects a product other than the standard product on the product unit image screen 903 or the product image screen 904.

  The product unit image screen 903 is a three-dimensional representation of the image of the product unit constituting the main part displayed on the overall image screen 902. Here, product unit tags 912 for various product units are attached, and the user can display a desired unit on the entire image screen 902 by clicking the tag 912. The car supplies unit is displayed in the figure. A specification item display field 913 is provided in the product unit image screen 903, and standard specification dimensions for various specification items linked to the screen image are shown. In addition, a special list display column 914 indicating the name of a special product unit or a product that can be selected other than the standard product is provided, and the user clicks the name displayed in the special list display column 914, The special product unit or product can be selected. Here, when a special specification item is selected, its name is displayed in the special list display field 911 of the overall image screen 902 in order to call the user's attention.

The article image screen 904 is a two-dimensional simple diagram showing articles constituting the main part displayed on the entire image screen 902. Here, a product tag 915 for various products is attached, and the user can display the product in the product image screen 904 by clicking the tag 915. In addition, a special list display field 916 is provided on the product image screen 904, and names of special products that can be selected other than the standard products are displayed.
When all specifications are determined from these screens, the user clicks a specification input completion button 917.

When the user clicks the specification input completion button 917, the new specification data entered on the electronic mockup screen 901 is output from the user terminal 2 to the estimate sending means 8. Then, the estimate sending means 8 starts the estimation process based on the new specification data, calculates the price and construction period of the elevator, and sends the estimate result based on this calculation to the user terminal 2 side for notification (ST10).
Then, the user's intention to place an order is confirmed (ST11), and when the user places an order (ST12), the new specification data registration means 9 registers necessary data such as registration in the customer database of the elevator information management database 4. (ST13).

Next, a case where the “reference existing property / appropriate” button is selected in ST3 will be described. When the user selects the “Refer to existing property / Divert” button, a screen displaying search item fields such as “Usage” and “Capacity” is displayed, so the user enters the corresponding data in each search item field ( ST6) A search is executed. Then, a list of corresponding past properties is displayed (ST7). When any property is picked up from there, an electronic mockup screen 901 shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. In this case, “manufacturing number” in the property information display field 905 that was not displayed in “new input” is displayed.
If the user has the same specification as that of the existing property displayed on the electronic mockup screen 901, the user may click the “specification completion” button 917 and then click the “specification input completion” button 917 (ST8). Also, if you want to change some specifications of the displayed existing property, click the “Change” button 907, change the specifications for that part, and then click the “Specify Input Complete” button 917. (ST8).

When the user clicks the specification input completion button 917, the specification data entered on the electronic mockup screen 901 is output from the user terminal 2 to the estimate sending means 8. Then, the estimate sending means 8 starts the estimation process based on the specification data and calculates the elevator price and construction period. In this case, the estimate sending means 8 discounts the specifications of the existing property according to the degree of diversion, and determines the discount rate (ST9). The processing after ST10 is the same as already described.
JP 2003-171069 A

Since the new specification setting support system for the elevator is operated by the user and orders the elevator, the system becomes large. Therefore, it is not suitable for a sales person to use as a presentation or sales promotion tool for explaining to a user.
The present invention realizes a design simulation device suitable for sales promotion tools, etc. by simulating building design and lighting matching with elevators, escalators, etc., as seen from the viewpoint of the disabled The purpose is to do.

  The present invention comprises a database storing data relating to an elevator, etc., data selecting means for selecting data from the database, and display means for displaying data selected by the data selecting means, The elevator created by the data selected by the data selection means is displayed together with its installation environment. Further, the illumination of the installation environment is variable. Furthermore, the visual display of the elevator and the installation environment can be adjusted.

Furthermore, the present invention comprises a database storing data relating to an elevator or the like, data selecting means for selecting data from the database, and display means for displaying data selected by the data selecting means. The visual display of an elevator or the like created by the data selected by the data selection means can be adjusted.
In addition, the visual indication is to enable focus adjustment or to display the image with faintness, and to display by omitting or changing part or all of the colors. Furthermore, the elevator or the like includes an illuminator with variable illuminance.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a design simulation apparatus such as an elevator that is easier to see and understand for a user.

  The embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 by taking as an example the case of performing a design simulation of an elevator car and a hall. 1 is a flowchart for explaining the operation, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a specification selection screen, and FIGS. 3 to 8 are examples of selection units selected by item selection on the specification selection screen.

  When performing an elevator design simulation, a specification selection screen shown in FIG. 2 is first displayed (S1). Here, when "car specification" is selected by the item selection unit 11 (S2), the display of the item selection unit 11 becomes the car specification selection unit 20 shown in FIG. Here, when a ceiling, a floor, a car panel, or the like is selected, data read from a database (not shown) is displayed on the car image screen 12 and the selected data is described on the car specification display unit 13. . Although not shown, the car specification selection unit 20 has optional items, and a handrail, a door with a window, a horizontal car operation panel, a non-standard indicator, and the like can be additionally selected. When the selection is completed, click “Return” to return to the item selection unit 11.

  Next, “Place specification” is selected from the item selection unit 11 (S3). Here, as in the case of the car, the data selected by the hall specification selection unit 30 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the hall image screen 14 and the hall specification display unit 15. In the optional items of the hall specification selection unit 30, a hall button for a disabled person, a non-standard indicator, and the like can be selected. The environment (building walls, floors, etc.) where the hall is installed is also displayed. When the selection is completed, click “Return” to return to the item selection unit 11.

  Thus, if the specifications of the car and the hall are determined, the design of the elevator can be determined. What is done up to this stage also exists in the prior art. However, it is not easy to understand the situation of the site when the elevator is installed more accurately. Therefore, still another option is prepared in the present embodiment.

  When “installation environment” is selected by the item selection unit 11 (S4), an installation environment selection unit 40 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. Here, data such as building walls and floors displayed on the hall image screen 14 are displayed. If the building data is already determined and registered as external data, the data is displayed on the hall image screen 14 when the data is selected. If the building data is undecided, the sample data (wall W-1, floor F-1, etc.) prepared in advance is selected from the actual image and displayed on the hall image screen 14. This makes it easier to understand the image when the elevator is installed in a building. When the selection is completed, click “Return” to return to the item selection unit 11.

Next, when “illumination” is selected by the item selection unit 11 (S5), an illumination selection unit 50 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed. Here, the brightness of the illumination displayed on the car image screen 12 can be changed by adjusting the car illumination. This makes it easier to understand changes in the image due to changes in lighting. Also, by adjusting the hall environment illumination, the brightness of the hall on the hall image screen 14 is adjusted, and when the hall faces the outside, the brightness change due to the change of sunshine over time is displayed.
Although omitted here, it is also possible to adjust the light from the window of the door with window displayed on the car image screen 12 and change the sunshine depending on the season. Furthermore, the display brightness of the indicator, hall lantern, car operation panel, etc. can be changed. As a result, it is possible to perform display closer to the actual image, and it is possible to provide a tool for selecting an optimal illumination device and display device. When the selection is completed, click “Return” to return to the item selection unit 11.

  Further, when “viewpoint” is selected by the item selection section 11 (S6), a viewpoint selection section 60 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed. Here, by clicking the up / down / left / right arrows, the display of the car and the hall can be changed to a display from a position where the viewpoint is changed. For example, by lowering the viewpoint by clicking on the downward arrow, it is possible to see the car and the hall from the viewpoint of a child or a wheelchair user. Furthermore, a rotation display with the vertical axis or the horizontal axis as the rotation axis can be added. In place of the arrow display, a keyboard or mouse may be operated. Thereby, it can be set as the tool for the elevator implementation | achievement which many people are easy to see and use. When the selection is completed, click “Return” to return to the item selection unit 11.

Next, when “viewing” is selected by the item selection unit 11 (S7), a viewing selection unit 70 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed. Here, by changing the appearance of the car and the hall, the appearance of the car and the hall by the visually impaired can be displayed in a pseudo manner. For example, when “bokeh 1” is selected by the visual selection unit 70, the images on the car image screen 12 and the hall image screen 14 are displayed out of focus. As a result, the appearance of a person with weak eyesight can be displayed in a pseudo manner. In addition, when “Kasumi 1” is selected, the appearance of a person with cataract can be displayed in a pseudo manner. When “color correction 1” is further selected, a part or all of the colors are omitted or changed for display. As a result, the appearance of the color blind person can be displayed in a pseudo manner. Since these items have types and strengths, a plurality of types of items are prepared.
As a result, it becomes possible to select colors and materials such as walls and floors, lighting, etc. that are easy to use for visually impaired persons, and it can be used as a tool for realizing a barrier-free elevator. When the selection is completed, click “Return” to return to the item selection unit 11.

  When the specification input is finished, the specification input completion 16 is clicked to finish. Thereafter, printing or storing of data is performed as necessary.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize a design simulation apparatus such as an elevator car or a landing that is easier for the user to see than the conventional one.
Furthermore, when selecting specifications for a car or a hall, a Braille plate or a guide tile for visually impaired persons may be added to the selection items.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the car specification selection part 20 grade | etc., Displays all the items in the vertical line, you may divide for every content, for example, displays the item of a ceiling, a car panel, a floor, and an option, When each item is clicked, a fine item with a format and color selection portion may be displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, the elevator car and the hall design simulation have been described, but the present invention can also be used for an escalator.
Since it is necessary to change the design of an escalator depending on the installation environment such as a department store, a shopping center, a station, or an airport, it is particularly useful to select an escalator with a more appropriate design to display the escalator by changing the installation environment.
It can also be applied to moving walkways, stair lifts, lifts and multi-level parking lots.

It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the specification selection screen of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the car specification selection part of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the hall specification selection part of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the installation environment selection part of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the illumination selection part of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the viewpoint selection part of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the visual recognition selection part of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the conventional system. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the conventional electronic mockup screen.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Specification selection screen 11 Item selection part 12 Car image screen 13 Car specification display part 14 Landing image screen 15 Landing specification display part 20 Car specification selection part 30 Landing specification selection part 40 Installation environment selection part 50 Illumination selection part 60 Viewpoint selection part 70 Visual selection part

Claims (8)

In what is provided with a database that stores data relating to elevators, data selection means for selecting data from this database, and display means for displaying data selected by this data selection means,
A design simulation apparatus for an elevator or the like, characterized in that an elevator or the like created by data selected by the data selection means is displayed together with its installation environment.   The design simulation apparatus for an elevator or the like according to claim 1, wherein illumination of the installation environment is variable.   The design simulation apparatus for an elevator or the like according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the visual display of the elevator and the installation environment can be adjusted. In what is provided with a database that stores data relating to elevators, data selection means for selecting data from this database, and display means for displaying data selected by this data selection means,
A design simulation apparatus for an elevator or the like, wherein the visual display of an elevator or the like created by data selected by the data selection means can be adjusted.   5. The design simulation apparatus for an elevator or the like according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the visual indication is adjustment of focus.   The design simulation apparatus for an elevator or the like according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the visual indication is a hazy display.   5. The design simulation apparatus for an elevator or the like according to claim 3, wherein the visual indication is a display in which some colors are omitted or changed.   8. The design simulation apparatus for an elevator or the like according to claim 1, wherein the elevator or the like includes an illuminator having variable illuminance.

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