JP2013124165A - Elevator display device, and information display method therein - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an elevator display device in which the attention degree and visibility of a user are improved, and to provide an information display method therein.SOLUTION: The elevator display device, which is connected to an elevator car control device for conducting operation control of an elevator car of an elevator, has an elevator car control information acquisition section, a display information acquisition section, a display, and a display control section. The elevator car control information acquisition section acquires the operation control information of the elevator car from the elevator car control device. The display information acquisition section acquires the display information which is based on the acquired operation control information of the elevator car and is reported to the user. The display has a screen on which the acquired display information is displayed. The display control section controls so that the display information may be made to slide in the prescribed direction on the screen of the display, be scroll-moved, be made to stand still when the display information is determined to have been displayed at a prescribed position, or be displayed two or more times at the prescribed position, be made to slide out to be displayed.

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to an elevator display device and an information display method for an elevator display device.

  Conventionally, an elevator display device is installed in the vicinity of a destination registration button in an elevator car or in the vicinity of a call registration button in a hall. This elevator display device displays the current position (floor) and direction of operation of the car.

  In this way, by displaying the current position and direction of operation of the elevator car on the elevator display device of the car or the hall, the user can accurately grasp the operation state of the elevator.

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  In addition to state information such as the current position and operating direction of the elevator as described above, the elevator display device displays information for notifying the user that a fire has occurred in an emergency, for example, in a building. There is.

  However, a dot matrix screen generally used as an elevator display device has a problem in that information is displayed in a frame-by-frame manner and visibility is poor.

  The information that requires urgency as described above needs to be promptly notified to the user, and the attention level and visibility of the elevator display device need to be further improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an elevator display device and an information display method for the elevator display device that improve the degree of attention and visibility by the user.

  According to the embodiment for achieving the above object, the elevator display device connected to the car control device that controls the operation of the elevator car includes a car control information acquisition unit, a display information acquisition unit, and a display unit. A display control unit. The car control information acquisition unit acquires driving control information of the car from the car control device. The display information acquisition unit acquires display information for notifying a user based on the driving control information of the car acquired by the car control information acquisition unit. The display unit has a screen for displaying the display information acquired by the display information acquisition unit. The display control unit is slid in a predetermined direction on the screen of the display unit, then scrolled, and when it is determined that the display information is displayed at a predetermined position, Control is performed so that the image is displayed a plurality of times at a predetermined position and is further slid out.

  Specifically, it has a display unit that displays information such as elevator car operation status in dots, and is provided in the elevator platform or elevator car. Information such as elevator car operation status is written in text. Or when an elevator display device to be displayed on the display unit as a graphic and the displayed character or graphic is scrolled, and the entire shape of the character or graphic that has been slid into the display unit is completely displayed on the display unit Or an elevator display device having a display control device that, when displayed near the center of the display unit, causes a character or figure to stand still for a certain period of time and then scrolls again.

The front view which shows the inside of the elevator cab using the elevator display apparatus by 1st Embodiment-7th Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the elevator system using the elevator display apparatus by 1st Embodiment-7th Embodiment. The sequence diagram which shows operation | movement of the elevator system using the elevator display apparatus by 1st Embodiment-7th Embodiment. The screen transition figure of the display part of the elevator display apparatus by 1st Embodiment. The screen transition figure of the display part of the elevator display apparatus by 2nd Embodiment. The screen transition figure of the display part of the elevator display apparatus by 6th Embodiment. The screen transition figure of the display part of the elevator display apparatus by 7th Embodiment.

<< First Embodiment >>
Configuration of Elevator System Having Elevator Display Device According to First Embodiment>
The elevator system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a car 10 and a car control device 20 that controls the operation of the car 10.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the door 11 as viewed from the inside of a car 10 of the elevator system according to the present embodiment.

  A car display device 13, which is an elevator display device provided with a destination button group 12 and a display unit 131, is installed in the vicinity of the door 11 of the car 10.

  A detailed configuration of the car display device 13 will be described with reference to FIG. The car display device 13 is connected to a car control device 20 that controls the operation of the car 10, and includes a display unit 131, a display information storage unit 132, a car control information acquisition unit 133, and a display information acquisition unit 134. And a display control unit 135.

  The display unit 131 is a screen that displays, in dots, display information indicating the current position (floor), the operation direction, and the like of the car 10 and display information for notifying the user that it is an emergency.

  The display information storage unit 132 is display information for each operation control information of the car 10, for example, display information indicating the current position (floor) and operation direction of the car 10 corresponding to the operation state, and being emergency. Display information and the like for notifying the user.

  The car control information acquisition unit 133 acquires the driving control information of the car 10 from the car control device 20 at predetermined time intervals. The operation control information of the car 10 includes operation state information of the car 10, emergency operation information, and the like.

  The display information acquisition unit 134 acquires display information corresponding to the driving control information of the car 10 acquired by the car control information acquisition unit 133 from the display information storage unit 132.

  The display control unit 135 causes the display unit 131 to scroll and display the display information acquired by the display information acquisition unit 134.

<Elevator System Operation with Elevator Display Device According to First Embodiment>
Next, in the present embodiment, the display information switching operation of the car control device 20 and the car display device 13 when a fire occurs in the building where the elevator system 1 is installed will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG. explain.

  First, when normal operation control is performed on the car 10 by the car control device 20 (S1), the car control information acquisition unit 133 of the car display device 13 receives the car control device 20 from the car control device 20 at predetermined time intervals. Operation control information including operation state information of the car 10 is acquired (S2).

  Then, display information corresponding to the acquired operation control information during normal operation, for example, display information such as the current position (floor) and an arrow indicating the operation direction is acquired from the display information storage unit 132 (S3) and used. The display unit 131 is scrolled to notify the user (S4).

  Here, when the car control device 20 detects that a fire has occurred in the building, the control for the car 10 is switched to emergency response operation control (S5). And it is detected by the driving control information acquired from the car control apparatus 20 in the car control information acquisition part 133 of the car display apparatus 13 that it switched to emergency response driving control (S6).

  When it is detected that the operation control has been switched to the emergency response operation control, the car control information acquisition unit 133 displays information corresponding to the operation control at the time of the emergency response, for example, the text character “fire” indicating that a fire has occurred. Is acquired from the display information storage unit 132 (S7), and is scroll-displayed on the display unit 131 to notify the user (S8).

  When the display information is scroll-displayed on the display unit 131 in step S4 and step S8 described above, the display information is slid in the left direction from the right side of the screen of the display unit 131 and then scrolled. It is controlled so that it is stopped for a certain period of time at a position determined to be displayed at a predetermined position such as the center of the screen, and is further slid out from the left side of the screen.

  As an example, the screen transition when the display information of the text character “fire” is scroll-displayed on the display unit 131 in step S8 will be described with reference to FIG. In the example of FIG. 4, one dot on the screen of the display unit 131 is represented by one square, and the entire screen is scrolled by one dot to the left each time t1, t2, t3. Updated. It is assumed that only one text character can be displayed on this screen.

  On this screen, the text character “fire” is slid in from the right side of the screen to the left and scrolled (corresponding to the time t1 to t9 in FIG. 4), and remains at a position determined to be displayed in the center of the screen for a certain period of time. (Corresponding to times t10 to t12 in FIG. 4). Here, whether or not the text character “fire” is displayed in the center of the screen is determined based on whether or not a predetermined position (for example, the central position) in the character information matches a predetermined position (for example, the central position) in the screen. It can be judged by. Moreover, the fixed time when the character is stationary is a time set in advance to such an extent that the visibility can be improved, for example, about 0.5 seconds. Thereafter, the text character “fire” is slid out from the left side of the screen (corresponding to times t13 to t21 in FIG. 4).

  According to the first embodiment described above, in the display unit of the elevator display device having a screen of a limited space, information to be notified to the user is displayed on the screen while sliding in, so that the information is displayed at a predetermined position. The user's visibility can be improved by allowing the user's attention to be taken before the user is slid and sliding out the display information after the display information is displayed at a predetermined position for a certain period of time. .

  In this embodiment, the case where only one text character can be displayed on the screen of the display unit has been described. However, display information including a plurality of text characters is displayed using a screen capable of displaying a plurality of characters. In this case as well, whether or not a plurality of text characters are displayed at the center of the screen can be determined based on whether or not the predetermined position in the display information is displayed at the predetermined position on the screen.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the description has been given of the case where the text character as the display information is stopped for a certain period of time when it is displayed at the center of the screen. However, the position where the text is stopped is not limited to the center. The entire display information may be displayed for a certain period of time when the entire display information is displayed in alignment with the left or right edge of the screen, which is considered to be easy for the user to see depending on the installation position.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the screen display is controlled so that the display information is scrolled to the left of the screen has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this direction, and the right direction, the upward direction, the downward direction, or the oblique direction. Scroll in any direction such as.

<< Second Embodiment >>
Since the configuration of the elevator system according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the elevator system 1 according to the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, of the display information switching operation of the car control device 20 and the car display device 13 when a fire occurs in the building where the elevator system 1 is installed, the car display device 13 uses the operation control information. Since the process for acquiring the display information corresponding to this is the same as the process of steps S1 to S3 and steps S5 to S7 of FIG. 3 described in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted. .

  In the present embodiment, when the text character “fire” as display information is scroll-displayed on the display unit 131 in steps S4 and S8 of FIG. 3, this display information is slid in the left direction from the right side of the screen of the display unit 131. After that, it is scrolled and controlled so that the display information is repeatedly displayed a predetermined number of times when it is determined that the display information is displayed at a predetermined position such as the center of the screen and is further slid out from the left side of the screen. The

  As an example, screen transition when the display information of the text character “fire” is scroll-displayed on the display unit 131 having the same screen as in the first embodiment in step S8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When it is determined that the text character “fire” is slid in on the screen from the right side of the screen to the left and scrolled (corresponding to times t1 to t9 in FIG. 5) and displayed at a predetermined position such as the center of the screen. Is updated a predetermined number of times (here, times t10, t11, and t12 in FIG. 5), and is further slid out and displayed from the left side of the screen (corresponding to times t13 to t21 in FIG. 5).

  According to the second embodiment described above, the display information can be displayed on the screen while sliding in, and the user's attention can be drawn, and the display information is repeatedly displayed several times at the position when the display information is displayed at the predetermined position. By displaying it, the visibility of the user can be improved.

<< Third Embodiment >>
Since the structure of the elevator system by 3rd Embodiment of this invention is the same as that of the structure of the elevator system 1 by 1st Embodiment, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, of the display information switching operation of the car control device 20 and the car display device 13 when a fire occurs in the building where the elevator system 1 is installed, the car display device 13 uses the operation control information. Since the process for acquiring the display information corresponding to this is the same as the process of steps S1 to S3 and steps S5 to S7 of FIG. 3 described in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted. .

  In this embodiment, in step S4 and step S8, when the display control unit 135 determines that the display information is scroll-displayed on the display unit 131 and the display information is displayed at a predetermined position such as the center of the screen. The color, brightness, or a combination of the display information is changed while being kept stationary for a certain period of time as described in the first embodiment or repeatedly displayed a predetermined number of times as described in the second embodiment. . For example, the color is changed to red so that the user's attention can be easily obtained by increasing the brightness.

  According to the third embodiment described above, the display information can be displayed on the screen while being slid in to attract the user's attention, and the display information is further displayed in the state when the display information is displayed at the predetermined position. Attention can be drawn and visibility can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, color and brightness information for each content of the display information is stored in advance in the display information storage unit 132 of the car display device 13, and the display control unit 135 based on these information stores the display information. You may make it change the color and brightness at the time of making it display on the display part 131. FIG. For example, only when displaying display information related to an emergency, a warning color indicating danger, for example, red or yellow, or brightening may be used so that the user can draw more attention.

<< 4th Embodiment >>
Since the structure of the elevator system by 4th Embodiment of this invention is the same as that of the structure of the elevator system 1 by 1st Embodiment, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, of the display information switching operation of the car control device 20 and the car display device 13 when a fire occurs in the building where the elevator system 1 is installed, the car display device 13 uses the operation control information. Since the process for acquiring the display information corresponding to this is the same as the process of steps S1 to S3 and steps S5 to S7 of FIG. 3 described in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted. .

  In the present embodiment, the display time or the number of times of display information is stored in advance in the display information storage unit 132 of the car display device 13, and the display information is displayed by the display control unit 135 based on this. The display time or the number of times of display in the state when the display information is scroll-displayed on the unit 131 and it is determined that the display information is displayed at a predetermined position such as the center of the screen is changed.

  For example, when it is determined that the display information related to the emergency is displayed at the center of the screen, the stationary time may be longer when the stationary information is kept for a certain period of time as described in the first embodiment. . In addition, as described in the second embodiment, when the display is repeatedly performed a predetermined number of times, the number of the repeated display may be increased.

  According to the fourth embodiment described above, the display information can be displayed on the screen while sliding in to attract the user's attention, and the display time or display count when the display information is displayed at the predetermined position can be obtained. It is possible to change the user's attention and improve visibility.

<< 5th Embodiment >>
Since the configuration of the elevator system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the elevator system 1 according to the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, of the display information switching operation of the car control device 20 and the car display device 13 when a fire occurs in the building where the elevator system 1 is installed, the car display device 13 uses the operation control information. Since the process for acquiring the display information corresponding to this is the same as the process of steps S1 to S3 and steps S5 to S7 of FIG. 3 described in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted. .

  In the present embodiment, in step S4 and step S8, the display control unit 135 scrolls the display information on the display unit 131 and displays the display information at a predetermined position such as the center of the screen. The display time, the number of times of display, or the scroll speed is changed based on the scrolling direction.

  For example, when scrolling to the left or upward, the display time at the center of the screen is shortened to some extent because it matches the direction in which humans view the display information on a daily basis and is easy for the user to view. If the screen is scrolled down or scrolled to the right or down, the visibility will be reduced, so the display time at the center of the screen will be lengthened, the number of times displayed will be increased, or the scroll speed will be slowed down. You may make it go. For changing the display time, the number of times of display, or the scroll speed, the same method as in the fourth embodiment can be used.

  According to the fifth embodiment described above, the display information can be displayed on the screen while sliding in, and the user's attention can be drawn, and the display time when the display information is displayed at the predetermined position, the number of display times, Alternatively, the scrolling speed can be changed according to the direction of scrolling to further attract the user's attention, and visibility can be improved.

<< 6th Embodiment >>
Since the configuration of the elevator system according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the elevator system 1 according to the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, of the display information switching operation of the car control device 20 and the car display device 13 when a fire occurs in the building where the elevator system 1 is installed, the car display device 13 uses the operation control information. Since the process for acquiring the display information corresponding to this is the same as the process of steps S1 to S3 and steps S5 to S7 of FIG. 3 described in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted. .

  In this embodiment, when the display information is scroll-displayed on the display unit 131 in step S4 and step S8, the display information is slid in the left direction from the right side of the screen of the display unit 131 and then scrolled to display the display information. The information is displayed at a predetermined position, such as the center of the screen, for a certain period of time, or when the display information is displayed at the predetermined position, it is repeatedly displayed multiple times and slides out to the left of the screen. Further, control is performed so that text information, symbols, graphics, and the like of the display information are sequentially displayed one character at a predetermined position such as the center of the screen.

  As an example, screen transition when display information of a plurality of text characters “fire” is scroll-displayed on the display unit 131 in step S8 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the example of FIG. 6A, the character “fire” is first slid in the left direction from the right side of the screen and scrolled among the plurality of text characters “fire” on the screen (from time t1 to time t1 in FIG. 6A). (corresponding to t9), the character “fire” is stopped for a certain period of time at the position where it is determined that it is displayed in the center of the screen (corresponding to time t10 to t12 in FIG. 6A).

  Further, while the character “fire” is slid out, the character “disaster” is slid in and scrolled (corresponding to the time t13 to t21 in FIG. 6A), and the character “disaster” is displayed at the center of the screen. Is temporarily stopped at the position determined to be displayed (corresponding to times t22 to t24 in FIG. 6A). Thereafter, “disaster” is slid out from the left side of the screen (corresponding to times t25 to t33 in FIG. 6A).

  Further, these text characters “fire” and “disaster” are displayed one by one at the center of the screen (corresponding to times t34 and t35 in FIG. 6A).

  In the example of FIG. 6B, among the plurality of text characters “fire” on the screen, the character “fire” is first slid in the left direction from the right side of the screen and scrolled (time t1 in FIG. 6B). -Corresponding to t9), the character "fire" is repeatedly displayed a predetermined number of times at the position when it is determined that it is displayed in the center of the screen (corresponding to times t10-t12 in FIG. 6B).

  Further, while the character “fire” is slid out, the character “disaster” is slid in and scrolled (corresponding to the time t13 to t21 in FIG. 6B), and the character “disaster” is displayed at the center of the screen. Is repeatedly displayed a predetermined number of times at the position when it is determined that it is displayed (corresponding to times t22 to t24 in FIG. 6B). Thereafter, “disaster” is slid out from the left side of the screen (corresponding to times t25 to t33 in FIG. 6B).

  Further, these characters “fire” and “disaster” are displayed one character at a time in the center position of the screen (corresponding to times t34 and t35 in FIG. 6B).

  According to the sixth embodiment described above, the display information can be displayed on the screen while being slid in, and the user's attention can be drawn, and the display information can be kept stationary for a certain period of time while being displayed at a predetermined position. After the display information is displayed at a predetermined position and repeatedly displayed multiple times and then slid out, the display information is displayed one character at a time in the center position of the screen to further attract the user's attention. Can do. In addition, the user can reconfirm when the display information is missed or there is a character that has been overlooked when the scroll is displayed, and the visibility can be further improved.

<< 7th Embodiment >>
Since the configuration of the elevator system according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention is the same as the configuration of the elevator system 1 according to the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, of the display information switching operation of the car control device 20 and the car display device 13 when a fire occurs in the building where the elevator system 1 is installed, the car display device 13 uses the operation control information. Since the process for acquiring the display information corresponding to this is the same as the process of steps S1 to S3 and steps S5 to S7 of FIG. 3 described in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted. .

  In this embodiment, in step S4 and step S8, when the display control unit 135 determines that the display information is scroll-displayed on the display unit 131 and the display information is displayed at a predetermined position such as the center of the screen. Control is performed so as to invert the color tone of the display information while the image is kept stationary for a certain period of time as described in the first embodiment or repeatedly displayed a predetermined number of times as described in the second embodiment.

  As an example, the screen transition when the display information of the text character “fire” is scroll-displayed on the display unit 131 in step S8 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B.

  In the example of FIG. 7A, the text character “fire” is slid in from the right side of the screen to the left and scrolled (corresponding to the time t1 to t9 in FIG. 7A), and is displayed at the center of the screen. The color tone is reversed for a certain period of time at the position determined to be displayed (corresponding to times t10 to t12 in FIG. 7A), and further slid out from the left side of the screen (from time t13 in FIG. 7A). corresponds to t21).

  In the example of FIG. 6B, the text character “fire” is slid in from the right side of the screen to the left and scrolled (corresponding to the times t1 to t9 in FIG. 7B), and the center of the screen The color tone is reversed and repeatedly displayed a predetermined number of times (corresponding to times t10 to t12 in FIG. 7B) at the position when it is determined that the image is displayed on the screen, and is further slid out from the left side of the screen. Controlled (corresponding to times t13 to t21 in FIG. 7B).

  According to the seventh embodiment described above, the display information can be displayed on the screen while being slid in to attract the user's attention, and the display information is further displayed in the state when the display information is displayed at the predetermined position. Attention can be drawn and visibility can be improved.

  In the first to seventh embodiments described above, the case of using the car display device in the car as the elevator display device has been described. However, the hall display device installed in the elevator hall on each floor of the building is used. You may make it do.

  Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Elevator system 10 ... Car 11 ... Door 12 ... Destination button group 13 ... Car display apparatus 20 ... Car control apparatus 131 ... Display part 132 ... Display information memory | storage part 133 ... Car control information acquisition part 134 ... Display information Acquisition unit 135 ... display control unit

Claims (7)

In the elevator display device connected to the car control device for controlling the operation of the elevator car,
A car control information obtaining unit for obtaining driving control information of the car from the car control device;
A display information acquisition unit for acquiring display information for informing a user based on the driving control information of the car acquired by the car control information acquisition unit;
A display unit having a screen for displaying the display information acquired by the display information acquisition unit;
When the display information is slid in a predetermined direction on the screen of the display unit and then scrolled and it is determined that the display information is displayed at a predetermined position, the display information is constant at the predetermined position. An elevator display device comprising: a display control unit that controls to be stationary for a period of time or to be displayed at a plurality of times at the predetermined position and to be further slid out and displayed. 2. The elevator according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit changes a color, brightness, or a combination of the display information when it is determined that the display information is displayed at a predetermined position. Display device. The display information acquisition unit further acquires a display time or a display count for each content of display information set in advance,
The display control unit changes the display time or the number of times of display when it is determined that the display information is displayed at the predetermined position based on the display time or the number of times of display acquired by the display information acquisition unit. The elevator display device according to claim 1, wherein the elevator display device is provided. The display control unit changes a display time, a display count, or a scroll speed when it is determined that the display information is displayed at the predetermined position based on a scrolling direction of the display information. The elevator display device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The display control unit, after the display information is slid in a predetermined direction on the screen of the display unit, is scrolled and slid out, and the display information is sequentially placed at a predetermined position on the screen one character at a time. It controls so that it may be displayed, The elevator display apparatus of any one of Claims 1-4 characterized by the above-mentioned. The elevator display according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the display control unit reverses the color tone of the display information when it is determined that the display information is displayed at the predetermined position. apparatus. An elevator display device connected to a car control device that controls the operation of the elevator car,
Obtaining operation control information of the car from the car control device;
Acquiring display information for notifying a user based on the acquired driving control information of the car;
When the acquired display information is slid in the screen in a predetermined direction and then scrolled and it is determined that the display information is displayed at a predetermined position, the display information is constant at the predetermined position. An information display method for an elevator display device, comprising: a step of displaying such that the display is stopped for a time or displayed at the predetermined position a plurality of times and is further slid out.

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