JP4519468B2 - Function guidance device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a function guidance device for transmitting functions of, for example, an elevator call registration device to a user.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been proposed an elevator control device in which a sensor for detecting a walking speed of a user is provided at a landing and an announcement content output to the landing is switched according to the walking speed of the user. In such an elevator, an elderly person is discriminated based on walking speed, and a more polite announcement is output (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-53273 A

  However, although the conventional elevators as described above can determine to some extent whether or not the user is an elderly person, the walking speed of the elderly person is not necessarily slow, and even a user other than the elderly person walks slowly. Therefore, it is difficult to determine a user only by walking speed, and a service that makes a more appropriate announcement according to the user is desired.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to obtain a function guidance device capable of transmitting more appropriate function information according to a user.

  A function guidance device according to the present invention includes a function information storage unit that stores function information related to a function of a target device, a finger motion detection unit that detects a user's finger movement in a finger detection space near the operation unit, and a function information storage Based on the information transmission means for notifying the user of the function information stored in the unit and the detection information from the finger motion detection unit, the movement of the user's finger in the finger detection space satisfies a preset setting condition And a control unit that outputs the function information stored in the function information storage unit to the user from the information transmission means when the setting condition is satisfied.

  The function guidance device of the present invention detects the movement of the user's finger by the finger movement detection unit, and outputs the function information from the information transmission means depending on whether the finger movement satisfies the setting condition. More appropriate function information.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
1 is a front view showing a hall of an elevator apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. A landing entrance 1 is provided at the landing. The landing entrance 1 is opened and closed by a landing door 2. On the hall wall next to the hall entrance 1, a hall button device 3 that is an operation unit of an elevator call registration device (target device) is provided. The hall button device 3 is provided with an upward direction designation button and a downward direction designation button.

  In the hall, an announcement device (speaker device) 4 is provided as information transmission means for transmitting information to the user 10. Further, the hall is provided with a user sensor 5 as a user detection unit for detecting the presence or absence of the user 10 in the user detection region R1 in the vicinity of the hall button device 3.

  Further, in the vicinity of the landing button device 3, a fingertip sensor 6 is provided as a finger motion detection unit that detects the movement of the finger of the user 10 in the finger detection space R <b> 2 in the vicinity of the landing button device 3. The finger detection space R2 is a three-dimensional space area, for example, as shown in FIG.

  As the user sensor 5 and the fingertip sensor 6, an optical sensor (LED sensor, infrared sensor, laser light sensor, etc.), camera device (CCD camera, etc.), electrostatic proximity sensor, ultrasonic sensor, or scanning line was used. Any sensor such as a sensor or a sensor using electromagnetic waves can be used. In addition, as the user sensor 5, an existing passenger sensor at the landing can be used.

  Next, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a function guidance device provided in the elevator of FIG. Announcement device 4, user sensor 5 and fingertip sensor 6 are connected to control unit 7. The announcement device 4 outputs information based on a command from the control unit 7. Detection information from the user sensor 5 and the fingertip sensor 6 is sent to the control unit 7. The control unit 7 includes a CPU (processing unit) and a memory (RAM, ROM, hard disk, etc.). Moreover, as the control part 7, computers, such as a personal computer, can be used, for example.

  A function information storage unit 8 is connected to the control unit 7 via a communication network 9. The function information storage unit 8 stores function information corresponding to the hall button device 3. Here, the function information is audio information output from the announcement device 4. The audio information is information relating to the announcement content such as “When this button is pressed, an elevator will come”.

  Further, the control unit 7 determines whether the finger movement of the user 10 in the finger detection space R2 satisfies a preset setting condition based on the detection information from the fingertip sensor 6, and satisfies the setting condition. Sometimes, the function information stored in the function information storage unit 8 is output from the announcement device 4 to the user 10.

  Specifically, the control unit 7 determines whether or not the moving speed of the fingertip of the user 10 is equal to or lower than a preset speed based on detection information from the fingertip sensor 6. In addition, the control unit 7 determines the moving speed of the fingertip when the user 10 is detected in the user detection area R1. The finger movement can be monitored by image recognition, for example. That is, it is determined whether or not an object having a preset shape and size exists in the user detection area R1, and if it exists, the movement speed is obtained by tracing (tracing) the movement of the object. The shape / size of the object is set by giving an allowable error due to individual differences to the shape / size when the average finger (normally the index finger) is extended.

  Next, the operation will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the function guidance device of FIG. The presence / absence of the user 10 in the user detection area R1 is constantly monitored by the user sensor 5 (step S1). When the user sensor 5 is detected in the user detection area R1, the fingertip sensor 6 monitors whether or not the finger of the user 10 is in the finger detection space R2 (step S2). When a finger is detected in the finger detection space R2, the control unit 7 monitors the movement of the finger of the user 10 in the finger detection space R2 based on the detection information from the fingertip sensor 6 (step S3). And when the moving speed of a fingertip is below a setting value, the function information regarding the landing button apparatus 3 is output with respect to the user 10 from the announcement apparatus 4 (step S4).

  For example, when the user 10 does not know how to operate the hall button device 3, the user 10 often stands still with his finger extended in front of the hall button device 3. Conversely, if the user 10 is familiar with the operating method of the landing button device 3, the moving speed of the fingertip in the finger detection space R2 is sufficiently higher than the set value in order to operate the landing button device 3 without hesitation. It will be faster.

Therefore, according to the function guidance device of the first embodiment, the function information can be announced only to the user 10 who needs to explain the function of the hall button device 3. That is, more appropriate function information can be transmitted according to the user 10. In addition, when function explanation is unnecessary, no announcement is output, so no unnecessary noise is generated at the hall.
In addition, since it is determined whether or not the function information is output based on the moving speed of the fingertip of the user 10, it is possible to more accurately determine the user 10 that needs the function explanation.
Furthermore, since the monitoring of the finger in the finger detection space R2 is started when the user 10 is detected in the user detection area R1, power saving can be achieved and erroneous detection can be prevented. .

  In the first embodiment, the output of the function information is determined based on the moving speed of the fingertip. That is, the function information may be output when the staying time is equal to or longer than a preset time.

In addition, the announcement device 4 and the user sensor 5 are provided on the ceiling in FIG. 1, but can also be provided on, for example, a landing wall, a three-way frame, or a landing button device 3.
Furthermore, although the fingertip sensor 6 is provided on the landing wall in FIG. 1, it can also be provided on the landing wall, the three-way frame, the landing button device 3, or the like.
Furthermore, the function information storage unit may be directly connected to the control unit without being connected to the communication network, or may be provided in the control unit.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The overall configuration of the function guidance apparatus of the second embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. However, in the second embodiment, a plurality of function information corresponding to the hall button device 3 is stored in the function information storage unit 8. Each function information is given a rank. And the control part 7 selects the function information of the rank corresponding to the moving speed of a fingertip, and makes it output from the announcement apparatus 4. FIG.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the correspondence between the fingertip moving speed and the function information according to the second embodiment. The moving speeds V1 to V3 (V1 <V2 <V3) are set in advance. When the moving speed of the fingertip is V1 or less, the rank A function information is selected and output to the user. When the moving speed is greater than V1 and less than or equal to V2, B rank function information is selected and output to the user. Further, when the moving speed is larger than V2 and equal to or smaller than V3, the C rank function information is selected and output to the user. If the moving speed is higher than V3, the function information is not output as being out of guidance. Information indicating such a correspondence relationship is stored in the memory of the control unit 7.

  The rank C function information is announcement information for relatively simple function explanation. The rank B function information is announcement information that explains the function in a more polite (specific and easy to understand) representation than the rank C. The function information of rank A is announcement information for explaining the function with a more polite expression than rank B. That is, the slower the fingertip movement speed, the higher the degree of trouble for the user, and the function is indicated with a more polite expression.

  According to such a function guidance device, the function information transmitted to the user can be changed according to the necessity of the user, and more appropriate function information can be transmitted to the user.

In the second embodiment, the function information is divided into three stages of ranks A to C. However, the function information may be divided into two stages or four or more stages.
In the second embodiment, the rank of the function information to be output is selected according to the moving speed of the fingertip. However, for example, the rank may be selected according to the residence time that the finger stays in the finger detection space R2. .

  Further, the function information of ranks A to C may have the same description and change the speed of the announcement. That is, the slower the fingertip movement speed, the slower the announcement may be made. Further, the output level, that is, the volume may be increased in accordance with the rank of the function information.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The overall configuration of the function guidance apparatus of the third embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. However, in the third embodiment, a plurality of function information corresponding to the hall button device 3 is stored in the function information storage unit 8. The control unit 7 receives progress information regarding the progress of the operation of the landing button device 3 from the landing button device 3, selects function information corresponding to the progress information, and outputs the function information from the announcement device 4.

  Specifically, the function information is information regarding announcement contents such as “Please wait for a while after pressing this button” and “The button will blink when the elevator arrives”. The control unit 7 stores information indicating a correspondence relationship between progress information and function information.

  For example, when it is determined that the moving speed of the fingertip in the finger detection space R2 is equal to or less than a set value in a standby state where the landing button device 3 is not operated, “push this button Please wait for a while. " Further, when it is determined that the moving speed of the fingertip in the finger detection space R2 is equal to or lower than the set value in the car waiting state where the call is registered by the hall button device 3, the “elevator” corresponding to the progress information of the car waiting state is determined. The button will flash when the button arrives. "

  According to such a function guidance device, the function information to be transmitted to the user can be changed according to the progress of the operation of the hall button device 3, and more appropriate function information can be transmitted to the user. In addition, the function guidance device can also explain the operation according to the operation status.

  In the first to third embodiments, the announcement device that transmits information by voice is used as the information transmission means, but a display device that transmits information by image or text may be used. Moreover, as a display apparatus, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, a CRT display, a laser display, an LED display, a hologram type display etc. can be used, for example. Furthermore, information may be projected on a hall wall or the like by a projector.

  In addition, an explanation unit indicating the function description of the target device may be provided near the operation unit separately from the function guidance device, and function information in a language different from that of the explanation unit may be output by the function guidance device. For example, a guide plate or display device that displays Japanese as an explanation means may be provided in the vicinity of the operation unit, and an announcement in English may be output from the function guide device. In addition, the display device of the explanation means also serves as the information transmission means, and the display content of the display device is switched when the movement of the user's finger in the finger detection space satisfies the setting condition (for example, the display language is changed from Japanese to English). Or the like.

  Furthermore, in the above example, the movement speed of the fingertip and the staying time are monitored as the movement of the finger, but the movement direction of the finger may be monitored. For example, the setting condition of the control unit may be that the finger reciprocates in a direction other than the operation direction in the finger detection space R2.

Furthermore, in the above example, the hall button device is shown as the operation unit. However, a car button device installed in a car room of the elevator device may be used.
The target device is not limited to the elevator call registration device, and can be applied to any device having an operation unit. For example, the present invention can be applied to ticket machines at transportation facilities and restaurants, toilets with showers, vending machines, game devices, and the like.

It is a front view which shows the boarding place of the elevator apparatus by Embodiment 1 of this invention. FIG. 2 is a side view showing the vicinity of a hall button device of FIG. 1. It is a block diagram which shows the function guidance apparatus provided in the elevator apparatus of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the function guidance apparatus of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the correspondence of the moving speed of a fingertip and function information in the control part of the function guidance apparatus by Embodiment 2 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  3 landing button device (operation unit), 4 announcement device (information transmission means), 5 user sensor (user detection unit), 6 fingertip sensor (finger motion detection unit), 7 control unit, 8 function information storage unit.

Claims (5)

A function guidance device for transmitting a function corresponding to an operation unit of a target device to be a function guide to a user of the target device,
A function information storage unit storing function information related to the function of the target device;
A finger motion detection unit for detecting the movement of the user's finger in the finger detection space near the operation unit;
Based on the information transmission means for notifying the user of the function information stored in the function information storage unit and the detection information from the finger motion detection unit, the movement of the user's finger in the finger detection space is preset. A control unit that determines whether the set condition is satisfied and outputs the function information stored in the function information storage unit from the information transmission means to the user when the set condition is satisfied. A function guidance device characterized by the above.   2. The function guidance device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit determines whether or not a finger moving speed is equal to or lower than a preset speed based on detection information from the finger motion detecting unit. In the function information storage unit, a plurality of function information is stored,
The function guide device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit selects function information corresponding to a moving speed of a finger and outputs the selected function information from the information transmission unit. In the function information storage unit, a plurality of function information is stored,
The control unit receives progress information about the progress of operation of the target device from the target device, selects function information corresponding to the progress information from the target device, and outputs the function information from the information transmission unit. The function guidance device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A user detection unit for detecting the presence or absence of a user in the user detection area near the operation unit;
2. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein when a user is detected in the user detection area, the control unit determines whether or not the movement of the user's finger satisfies a preset setting condition. The function guidance device according to claim 4.

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