JP6524199B1 - User guidance system and user guidance method - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to reduce misprediction when predicting an appropriate moving means for guiding a user. According to one embodiment, a user guidance system comprises a group management control device for controlling a plurality of elevators in a predetermined building, and a destination floor registration device for registering a destination floor call related to the elevators. And a floor information detecting device for detecting information on a state of a floor in the building. The control device predicts a crowded state in the building based on the information, and based on the crowded state, a first predicted movement when moving to a destination floor of the destination floor call using the elevator The time and the second predicted travel time when moving to the destination floor of the destination floor call using a moving means other than the elevator are calculated. When the second predicted travel time is shorter than the first predicted travel time, the registration device cancels the registration of the destination floor call according to a selection operation not to use the elevator. Send to the group management controller. [Selected figure] Figure 1

Description

  Embodiments of the present invention relate to a user guidance system and a user guidance method.

  In order to allow users to reach destination floors in a building faster, there is a method to predict whether the destination floor will be reached faster if elevators or moving means other than elevators are used, and to guide users to earlier ones. It is considered. Examples of moving means other than elevators are escalators and stairs.

JP, 2009-143635, A

  However, since the conventional method does not consider the crowded condition in the building, the above-mentioned prediction may be deviated. For example, when guiding the user to the escalator according to the above forecast, the route to reach the escalator is congested and takes longer than expected, and it was actually faster to use the elevator Occurs. As described above, the conventional method has a problem that time loss due to congestion when the user moves in the building is not considered.

  Therefore, an embodiment of the present invention has an object of providing a user guidance system and a user guidance method capable of reducing an unpredictability in predicting an appropriate moving means for guiding a user.

  According to one embodiment, the user guidance system comprises: a group management control device for controlling a plurality of elevators in a given building; a destination floor registration device for registering a destination floor call regarding the elevator; And a floor information detection device for detecting information on the state of the floor. The group management control device is configured to predict a congestion state in the building based on the information detected by the floor information detection device, and a destination floor of the destination floor call based on the congestion state. A first calculation unit that calculates a first predicted movement time when moving using the elevator, and movement based on the congestion situation, using a moving means other than the elevator to the destination floor of the destination floor call And a second calculation unit that calculates a second predicted movement time in the case of The destination floor registration device displays a message for selecting whether or not to use the elevator when the second predicted travel time is shorter than the first predicted travel time, and the elevator. And a transmission unit that transmits an instruction to cancel the registration of the destination floor call to the group management control device when the selection operation not to be used is input to the destination floor registration device.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the user guidance system of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the user guidance system of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of step S2 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of step S3 of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of congestion determination of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the usage example of the camera of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the usage example of the human sensor of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the usage example of the beacon terminal of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example of the user guidance system of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the user guidance system of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the data acquisition of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example of the user guidance system of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example of the user guidance system of 3rd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the user guidance system of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the data acquisition of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example of the user guidance system of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of apparatus ID recognition of 4th Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the user guidance system of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation example of the user guidance system of 5th Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In FIGS. 1-19, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to an identical or similar structure, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

First Embodiment
FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the user guidance system of the first embodiment.

  The user guidance system of FIG. 1 is provided in a predetermined building including an elevator and moving means other than the elevator, and has a function of guiding a user to a moving means capable of reaching the destination floor more quickly. . This building is equipped with four elevators as an example. The user guidance system of FIG. 1 includes elevator control devices 1 to 4, group management control device 5, destination floor registration device 6, floor information detection device 7, and beacon transmitter 8.

  The elevator control devices 1 to 4 control the operation of the corresponding elevators. The group management control device 5 controls the four elevators in the above building via the elevator control devices 1 to 4. The destination floor registration device 6 registers destination floor calls for these elevators. The floor information detection device 7 detects information on the state of the floor in the present building. The beacon transmitter 8 is provided for beacons in the present building.

  For example, when the destination floor registration device 6 registers a destination floor call, the group management control device 5 performs assignment control of a car to the destination floor call. The number of elevators in the building may be more than four.

  The floor information detection device 7 includes at least one of a camera 31, a human sensor 32, and a beacon terminal 33. The camera 31 captures an image of the floor in the building and transmits the captured image to the group management control device 5. The human sensor 32 detects the movement of a person on the floor, and transmits the detection result (sensor data) to the group management control device 5. The beacon terminal 33 estimates the current position of the beacon terminal 33 on the floor based on the strength of the signal received from the beacon transmitter 8 and transmits the estimation result (position information) to the destination floor registration device 6. This position information is also transmitted to the group management control device 5 via the destination floor registration device 6. An example of the beacon terminal 33 is an ID (identification) card or an electronic device held by each user.

  The group management control device 5 includes a prediction unit 11, a first calculation unit 12, a second calculation unit 13, and an output unit 14. The destination floor registration device 6 includes a display unit 21 and a transmission / reception unit 22.

  The prediction unit 11 predicts the congestion status (congestion degree) in the building and the flow of people based on the information detected by the floor information detection device 7. For example, on the basis of the image received from the camera 31, the sensor data received from the human sensor 32, or the position information received from the beacon terminal 33, the prediction unit 11 predicts the crowded condition of the floor and the flow of people.

  When the destination floor call is registered by the destination floor registration device 6, the first calculator 12 calculates a first predicted movement time when moving to the destination floor of the destination floor call using the elevator. For example, when a destination floor call moving from 1F to 4F is registered, a first predicted movement time in the case of moving using elevators from 1F to 4F is calculated. At this time, the first calculation unit 12 calculates a first predicted movement time based on the congestion state predicted by the prediction unit 11. This makes it possible to predict the travel time by the elevator in consideration of the crowded situation.

  When the destination floor call is registered by the destination floor registration device 6, the second calculator 13 calculates a second predicted travel time when moving to a destination floor of the destination floor call using a moving means other than the elevator. . For example, when a destination floor call moving from 1F to 4F is registered, a second predicted moving time in the case of moving from 1F to 4F using a moving means other than the elevator is calculated. Examples of moving means other than elevators are escalators and stairs. At this time, the second calculation unit 13 calculates a second predicted movement time based on the congestion state predicted by the prediction unit 11. Thereby, it becomes possible to estimate the movement time by movement means other than the elevator in consideration of the crowded situation.

  The output unit 14 compares the first predicted movement time calculated by the first calculation unit 12 with the second predicted movement time calculated by the second calculation unit 13, and compares these comparison results with the destination floor registration device. Output to 6. For example, the output unit 14 outputs a comparison result that the second predicted movement time is longer than the first predicted movement time, or a comparison result that the second predicted movement time is shorter than the first predicted movement time.

  The display unit 21 displays a message for selecting whether or not to use an elevator on a display screen provided on a floor in the building when the second predicted moving time is shorter than the first predicted moving time. . For example, the message "Is the escalator faster, do you use an elevator?" Is displayed on the display screen (see Figure 1).

  The user who has seen this message can perform an operation of selecting whether or not to use the elevator to the destination floor registration device 6. For example, when the display screen is a touch panel, the display unit 21 displays the "use" and "do not use" buttons together with the above message. The user can select whether to use the elevator or not by touching any of the buttons. The selection operation button may be a hard button provided in the vicinity of the display screen instead of the soft button on the display screen.

  The transmission / reception unit 22 transmits, to the group management control device 5, a command to cancel the registration of the destination floor call when the selection operation not to use the elevator is input to the destination floor registration device 6. In this case, the group management control device 5 cancels the registration of the destination floor call and cancels the assignment of the car to the destination floor call. The transmitting / receiving unit 22 also has a function of receiving position information from the beacon terminal 33 and transmitting the position information to the group management control device 5.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first and second predicted movement times are calculated in consideration of the crowded state in the building, and the user is calculated when the second predicted movement time is shorter than the first predicted movement time. To the moving means other than the elevator. As a result, it becomes possible to accurately predict appropriate moving means for guiding the user in consideration of time loss due to congestion. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce the misprediction of the appropriate moving means, and it is possible to provide the user with appropriate guidance.

  Specifically, when the second predicted movement time is shorter than the first predicted movement time, the user guidance system of the present embodiment displays a message for selecting whether to use an elevator on the display screen. Do. This makes it possible to confirm to the user whether to continue or cancel the destination floor call.

  For example, when the user desires to use the escalator, the user performs a selection operation not to use the elevator. In this case, the user goes to the escalator after the selection operation, and the group management control device 5 cancels the registration of the destination floor call.

  On the other hand, when the user desires to use the elevator, the user performs the selection operation of using the elevator. In this case, the user goes to the elevator after the selection operation, and the group management control device 5 maintains the registration of the destination floor call. When the user does not perform any selection operation, the user guidance system may maintain the registration of the destination floor call by default. The reason is that the call registration is maintained in order to avoid a claim due to a car not coming in although the call is registered, or in consideration of a case where the guidance display is overlooked and the elevator is directly accessed.

  The output unit 14 may output the first predicted movement time and the second predicted movement time instead of outputting the comparison result of the first predicted movement time and the second predicted movement time. In this case, the display unit 21 compares the first predicted movement time with the second predicted movement time.

  Further, the output unit 14 may output an instruction to display the above message instead of outputting the comparison result of the first predicted movement time and the second predicted movement time. In this case, in response to this command, the display unit 21 displays a message that "Escalator is faster but will you use the elevator?".

  In addition, the second calculation unit 13 may calculate a plurality of second predicted movement times, such as a second predicted movement time when using an escalator and a second predicted movement time when using stairs. In this case, if both of the second predicted travel times are shorter than the first predicted travel time, the display unit 21 displays the message "Escalator or stairs are faster but will you use the elevator?" You may display it. On the other hand, when the second predicted travel time of the escalator is longer than the first predicted travel time and the second predicted travel time of the stairs is shorter than the first predicted travel time, the display unit 21 states that “the stairs are earlier. May display a message “Do you use an elevator?”.

  Next, a specific example of the operation of the user guidance system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, it is assumed that a user moving from the first floor to the fourth floor registers a destination floor call in a building provided with an elevator and an escalator. Specifically, the user is at the position shown by the white circle in FIG. 9, the escalator and the elevator are at the position shown in FIG. 9, and the user registers the destination floor call from the destination floor registration device 6 shown in FIG. Assume the case.

  FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the operation of the user guidance system of the first embodiment.

  First, when the group management control device 5 detects that the destination floor call is registered in step S1, the first calculating unit 12 uses the elevator for the destination floor of the destination floor call in step S2. A movement time (first predicted movement time) X when moving is calculated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing details of step S2 of FIG.

  First, in step S11, the first calculation unit 12 travels from the destination floor registration device 6 to the elevator floor 1F based on the distance between the destination floor registration device 6 and the elevator floor 1F. Calculate Specifically, a predicted value of the travel time X1 when the user travels from the destination floor registration device 6 to the elevator platform from now is calculated. The first calculating unit 12 may obtain the moving time X1 calculated in advance from the storage device, instead of calculating the moving time X1. The travel time X1 is an example of a first travel time.

  Next, in step S12, the first calculation unit 12 acquires, from the prediction unit 11, information on the congestion status of the route from the destination floor registration device 6 to the elevator hall. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, congestion location information indicating that there is a congestion location on this route is acquired.

  Next, in step S13, the first calculation unit 12 determines whether there is a congested place on this route based on the congested place information. If there is a congested part on this route, the first calculator 12 adds a penalty P1 to the traveling time X1 in step S14. As a result, the movement time X1 is corrected to “original X1” + P1. On the other hand, when there is no congested place on this route, the traveling time X1 is maintained at "original X1".

  Here, the penalty P1 can be expressed as a correction value that takes a value P1 when there is a congested place and takes a value of 0 when there is no congested place. The first calculator 12 corrects the traveling time X1 using the correction value depending on the congestion state as described above. The correction value is an example of a first correction value.

  Next, in step S15, the first calculation unit 12 tentatively allocates the car determined to be optimal for the above-mentioned destination floor call. Next, in step S16, the first calculator 12 calculates the waiting time X2 at the elevator hall for this temporary allocation.

  Next, in step S17, the first calculation unit 12 calculates a moving time X3 for moving from the departure floor (1F) to the destination floor (4F) by the elevator. Finally, in step S18, the first calculator 12 sums X1, X2, and X3 to calculate a moving time X (X = X1 + X2 + X3). Here, it should be noted that when the movement time X1 is corrected to “original X1” + P1, the value of X is “original X1” + P1 + X2 + X3.

  Next, in step S3, the second calculator 13 calculates a moving time (second predicted moving time) Y when moving to the destination floor of the destination floor call using a moving means other than the elevator (see FIG. 2).

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the details of step S3 of FIG.

  First, in step S21, the second calculation unit 13 travels from the destination floor registration device 6 to the escalator floor 1F based on the distance between the destination floor registration device 6 and the escalator platform 1F. Calculate Specifically, a predicted value of the travel time Y1 when the user moves from the destination floor registration device 6 to the escalator platform from now is calculated. The second calculating unit 13 may acquire the moving time Y1 calculated in advance from the storage device, instead of calculating the moving time Y1. The travel time Y1 is an example of a second travel time.

  Next, in step S22, the second calculation unit 13 acquires, from the prediction unit 11, information on the congestion status of the route from the destination floor registration device 6 to the escalator landing point. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, congestion location information indicating that there is no congestion location on this route is acquired.

  Next, in step S23, the second calculation unit 13 determines whether there is a congested place on this route based on the congested place information. If there is a congestion point on this route, the second calculator 13 adds the penalty P2 to the traveling time Y1 in step S24. As a result, the movement time Y1 is corrected to “original Y1” + P2. On the other hand, when there is no congested place on this route, the traveling time Y1 is maintained at “original Y1”.

  Here, the penalty P2 can be expressed as a correction value taking a value P2 when there is a congested place, and taking a value 0 when there is no congested place. The second calculator 13 corrects the traveling time Y1 using the correction value depending on the congestion state as described above. The correction value is an example of a second correction value.

  Next, in step S25, the second calculator 13 calculates a moving time Y2 of moving from the departure floor (1F) to the destination floor (4F) by the escalator. Finally, in step S26, the second calculator 13 sums Y1 and Y2 to calculate a moving time Y (Y = Y1 + Y2). Here, it should be noted that when the movement time Y1 is corrected to “original Y1” + P2, the value of Y is “original Y1” + P2 + Y2.

  Subsequently, the details of the floor information detection device 7 and the like will be described before describing the processing after step S4 in FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the congestion determination according to the first embodiment.

  The prediction result of the congestion state by the prediction unit 11 is displayed on the display screen of the destination floor registration device 6 as a congestion point in the floor plan, as shown in FIG. 5, for example. The prediction unit 11 determines the presence or absence of the crowded part based on an image received from the camera 31, sensor data received from the human sensor 32, or position information received from the beacon terminal 33.

  FIG. 6 is a view for explaining an example of use of the camera 31 of the first embodiment.

  When the prediction unit 11 uses an image from the camera 31, as shown in FIG. 6, a still image or a moving image obtained by photographing a route to an elevator or an escalator is used. For example, when the number of people passing through the passage part of the route is larger than the threshold value, it may be determined that there is a crowded part (example 1). Also, if the gap between the wall of the route and the person is smaller than the threshold, it may be determined that there is a crowded place (example 2). In addition, when the number of people heading in the reverse direction of the elevator hall or the escalator hall is larger than the threshold value, it may be determined that there is a crowded place (example 3).

  FIG. 7 is a view for explaining an example of use of the human sensor 32 according to the first embodiment.

  When the prediction unit 11 uses sensor data from the human sensor 32, as shown in FIG. 7, a plurality (four in this case) of human sensors 32 installed on the floor are used for congestion determination. It is conceivable. For example, when the number of people detected in a unit time by a certain human sensor 32 is larger than the threshold, it may be determined that there is a crowded part in the vicinity of the human sensor 32 (example 1). In addition, when the number of people headed in the reverse direction of the elevator hall or the escalator station among the number of people detected by the human sensor 32 per unit time is larger than the threshold value, it is determined that there is a crowded place near the human sensor 32 (Example 2).

  FIG. 7 shows a human sensor 32, which detects that two people go in the forward direction of the elevator hall and five people go in the reverse direction of the elevator hall, and 0 people go in the forward direction of the elevator hall, the reverse of the elevator hall The human sensor 32 which has detected that 10 people go in the direction is shown. When the first example is applied to the former human sensor 32, it is determined whether the number of detected people "2 + 5" is larger than a threshold. In the case of applying Example 2 to the former human sensor 32, it is determined whether the number of detected people "5" is larger than a threshold.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a usage example of the beacon terminal 33 of the first embodiment.

  When the prediction unit 11 uses the position information from the beacon terminal 33, the congestion determination can be performed as in the case of using the image from the camera 31. For example, when the number of people passing through the passage part of the route is larger than the threshold value, it may be determined that there is a crowded part (example 1). Also, if the gap between the wall of the route and the person is smaller than the threshold, it may be determined that there is a crowded place (example 2). In addition, when the number of people heading in the reverse direction of the elevator hall or the escalator hall is larger than the threshold value, it may be determined that there is a crowded place (example 3).

  FIG. 8 shows five beacon transmitters 8 installed on the floor. The beacon terminal 33 receives a signal periodically transmitted by the beacon transmitter 8, estimates the distance between the beacon transmitter 8 and the beacon terminal 33 based on the strength of this signal, and beacons based on the result of the distance estimation. The current position of the terminal 33 is estimated. The position estimation result (position information) is transmitted to the destination floor registration device 6. The estimation process of the position information by the beacon terminal 33 can be performed, for example, using a known general method.

  Note that each threshold appearing in the description of FIGS. 6 to 8 can be appropriately set based on the width of the passage or the like.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an operation example of the user guidance system of the first embodiment.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 9, when the destination floor call from 1F to 4F is registered, the first calculation unit 12 calculates the traveling time X1 of traveling from the destination floor registration device 6 to the elevator hall of 1F, The waiting time X2 at the elevator hall of 1F and the moving time X3 for moving from 1F to 4F by the elevator are calculated (step S2). Here, the moving time X1 is 15 seconds + 5 seconds, the waiting time X2 is 15 seconds, and the moving time X3 is 21 seconds. Regarding the moving time X1, 15 seconds corresponds to X1 before correction, and 5 seconds corresponds to the penalty P1 (= 5 seconds). Therefore, the first predicted movement time X when moving from 1F to 4F using the elevator is 56 seconds. FIG. 9 shows that temporary allocation is performed to the second car which is the optimum car at this time in step S15.

  In addition, when the destination floor call from 1F to 4F is registered, the second calculation unit 13 moves from the destination floor registration device 6 to the escalator landing place on the 1F, moving time Y1 and moving from 1F to 4F by the escalator. The time Y2 is calculated (step S3). Here, the moving time Y1 is 10 seconds, and the moving time Y2 is 30 seconds. As for the moving time Y1, 10 seconds corresponds to Y1 before correction, and the penalty P2 (= 5 seconds) is not added to Y1. Therefore, the second predicted movement time Y when moving from 1F to 4F using an escalator is 40 seconds.

  Subsequently, the processes after step S4 in FIG. 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 9.

  After the completion of steps S2 and S3, the output unit 14 compares the first predicted movement time X with the second predicted movement time Y in step S4.

  In the case of X ≦ Y, since the use of the elevator is superior, the group management control device 5 registers the temporary allocation of the car at step S5.

  In the case of X> Y, the display unit 21 displays the message “The escalator is faster but do you want to use the elevator?” In step S6 because it is more advantageous to use the escalator. Display on

  Thereafter, when the user selects "Use elevator" (step S7--YES), the transmitting / receiving unit 22 transmits to the group management control device 5 a command to carry out the formal registration of the car in step S8. .

  On the other hand, when the user selects "do not use elevator" (step S7-NO), the transmitting / receiving unit 22 instructs the group management control device 5 to cancel the destination floor call and the temporary allocation in step S9. Output.

  In FIG. 9, the first predicted movement time X is 56 seconds, the second predicted movement time Y is 40 seconds, and X> Y holds. Therefore, as shown in (2) of FIG. 9, the display unit 21 displays a message that “Escalator is faster but does you use an elevator?”. Then, when the user selects “do not use elevator”, as shown in (3) of FIG. 9, the transmission / reception unit 22 instructs the group management control device to cancel the destination floor call and the temporary allocation. Output to 5

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first predicted moving time X and the second predicted moving time Y are calculated in consideration of the crowded state in the building, and the second predicted moving time Y is the first predicted moving time X If shorter, guide the user to moving means other than the elevator. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce the misprediction when predicting the appropriate moving means for guiding the user, and it is possible to provide the user with appropriate guidance.

  Although the value of the penalty P1 is a fixed value (5 seconds) in the present embodiment, it may be changed according to the crowded condition and the like. For example, the value of the penalty P1 may be increased according to the number of congestion points in the path. The same applies to the penalty P2.

Second Embodiment
FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the user guidance system of the second embodiment. The group management control device 5 of FIG. 10 includes a storage unit 15 in addition to the components shown in FIG.

  The group management control device 5 of the present embodiment uses the position information from the beacon terminal 33 to measure data of the moving time X1 for moving from the destination floor registration device 6 to the elevator, and to move other than the elevator from the destination floor registration device 6. Measured data of the moving time Y1 to be moved to the means is acquired, and measured data of the moving times X1 and Y1 are stored in the storage unit 15. As a result, the group management control device 5 can collect, in the storage unit 15, the movement times X1, Y1 actually required for various users to move to the elevator or the escalator. Hereinafter, actual measurement data of the moving times X1 and Y1 will also be described as measured values of the moving times X1 and Y1.

  In addition, when storing the measurement data of movement time X1 when a certain user moves to the elevator, the group management control device 5 stores it along with the information on the congestion state of the route when the user moves to the elevator . The congestion state is predicted by the prediction unit 11 based on the information from the floor information detection device 7. Similarly, the group management control device 5 stores the measured data of the moving time Y1 when a certain user moves to a moving means other than the elevator when the user moves to a moving means other than the elevator. Store along with information about the congestion status of the route.

  The group management control device 5 of the present embodiment uses the data of the storage unit 15 to compare the predicted value of the moving time X1 with the measured value, and the predicted value of the moving time Y1 with the measured value. Then, when the difference between the predicted value and the measured value of the movement time X1 is large, the group management control device 5 changes the value of the penalty P1 from 5 seconds. Similarly, when the difference between the predicted value and the measured value of the movement time Y1 is large, the group management control device 5 changes the value of the penalty P2 from 5 seconds. Hereinafter, the details of such processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of data collection according to the second embodiment.

  The group management control device 5 tracks the position of the beacon terminal 33 using the position information from the beacon terminal 33, thereby measuring the measurement values of the travel times X1 and Y1 of various beacon terminals 33 (users) together with the congestion status Record. FIG. 11 shows measured values “28 seconds, 26 seconds, 22 seconds ...” of moving time X1 when there is a crowded part, and measured values “22 seconds, 18 of moving time X1 when there is no crowded part. Seconds, 20 seconds ... "is illustrated. Although FIG. 11 shows only the measurement value of the movement time X1, the measurement value of the movement time Y1 is also recorded in the storage unit 15 in the same manner.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an operation example of the user guidance system of the second embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the predicted value before correction of the moving time X1 is 15 seconds, and the penalty P1 is 5 seconds. Therefore, when the predicted value of the movement time X1 is corrected by the penalty P1, the predicted value after the correction of the movement time X1 is 20 seconds.

  In this embodiment, the predicted value after correction of the moving time X1 is compared with the average value of the measured values “28 seconds, 26 seconds, 22 seconds...” Of the moving time X1 when there are crowded places. Here, if this average value is 25 seconds, the difference between the predicted value “20 seconds” after correction of the moving time X1 and the average value “25 seconds” is large. When the difference between the predicted value and the average value is larger than the threshold value, the first calculator 12 changes the value of the penalty P1 so as to reduce the difference. FIG. 12 shows an example in which the value of the penalty P1 is changed from 5 seconds to 10 seconds.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the predicted value after correction of the moving time Y1 is compared with the average value of the measured values of the moving time Y1 when there are crowded places. When the difference between the predicted value and the average value is larger than the threshold value, the second calculator 13 changes the value of the penalty P2 so as to reduce the difference.

  As described above, the group management control device 5 of this embodiment changes the value of the penalty P1 based on the average value of the measured values of the moving time X1, and the penalty P2 based on the average value of the measured values of the moving time Y1. Change the value of. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the first predicted movement time X and the second predicted movement time Y.

Third Embodiment
The configuration of the user guidance system of the present embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. In addition, an example of data collection in the present embodiment is also the same as that in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. On the other hand, an operation example of the user guidance system of the present embodiment is as shown in FIG. 13 described later.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an operation example of the user guidance system of the third embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the predicted value before correction of the moving time X1 is 15 seconds, and the penalty P1 is 5 seconds. Therefore, when the predicted value of the movement time X1 is corrected by the penalty P1, the predicted value after the correction of the movement time X1 is 20 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, the predicted value before correction of the moving time X1 is compared with the average value of the measured values “22 seconds, 18 seconds, 20 seconds...” Of the moving time X1 when there are no crowded places. Here, assuming that the average value is 18 seconds, the difference between the predicted value “15 seconds” before the correction of the moving time X1 and the average value “18 seconds” is large. When the difference between the predicted value and the average value is larger than the threshold, the first calculator 12 changes the predicted value from 15 seconds to the average value. FIG. 12 shows an example in which the predicted value before correction of the movement time X1 is changed from 15 seconds to 18 seconds.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the predicted value before correction of the moving time Y1 is compared with the average value of the measured values of the moving time Y1 when there are no crowded places. If the difference between the predicted value and the average value is larger than the threshold value, the second calculator 13 changes the predicted value from 10 seconds to this average value.

  As described above, the group management control device 5 of the present embodiment changes the predicted value before correction of the moving time X1 based on the average value of the measured values of the moving time X1, and averages the measured values of the moving time Y1. Based on the value, the predicted value before the correction of the moving time Y1 is changed. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, as in the second embodiment, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the first predicted movement time X and the second predicted movement time Y.

  The comparison between the predicted value and the measured value in the second embodiment is to confirm whether the predicted speed deviates from the actual speed with respect to the walking speed of the user when there is congestion. . On the other hand, the comparison between the predicted value and the measured value in the third embodiment is to confirm whether the predicted speed deviates from the actual speed with respect to the walking speed of the user when there is no congestion. . According to these embodiments, it is possible to reduce the deviation between the predicted speed and the actual speed.

Fourth Embodiment
FIG. 14 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the user guidance system of the fourth embodiment. The group management control device 5 of FIG. 14 includes an individual storage unit 16 in addition to the components shown in FIG.

  The group management control device 5 of the present embodiment uses the position information from the beacon terminal 33 to measure data of the moving time X1 for moving from the destination floor registration device 6 to the elevator, and to move other than the elevator from the destination floor registration device 6. Measured data of the moving time Y1 to be moved to the means is acquired, and measured data of the moving times X1 and Y1 is stored in the individual storage unit 16. This is similar to the second and third embodiments. Hereinafter, actual measurement data of the moving times X1 and Y1 will also be described as measured values of the moving times X1 and Y1.

  In addition, when storing the measurement data of the movement time X1 when a certain user moves to the elevator, the group management control device 5 receives information on the congestion condition of the route when the user moves to the elevator, and beacons. It is stored together with the device ID of the terminal 33. This makes it possible to manage the measured data individually. Similarly, the group management control device 5 stores the measured data of the moving time Y1 when a certain user moves to a moving means other than the elevator when the user moves to a moving means other than the elevator. It stores with the information regarding the congestion condition of the route and the device ID of the beacon terminal 33.

  The group management control device 5 of the present embodiment uses the data of the individual storage unit 16 to compare the predicted value of the moving time X1 with the measured value, and the comparison of the predicted value of the moving time Y1 with the measured value. , Individually (per device ID). Then, when the difference between the predicted value and the measured value of the moving time X1 of a certain user is large, the group management control device 5 changes the predicted value of the moving time X1 of the user. Similarly, when the difference between the predicted value and the measured value of the moving time Y1 of a certain user is large, the group management control device 5 changes the predicted value of the moving time Y1 of the user. Hereinafter, the details of such processing will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of data collection according to the fourth embodiment.

  The group management control device 5 tracks the position of the beacon terminal 33 using the position information from the beacon terminal 33, thereby measuring the measurement values of the travel times X1 and Y1 of various beacon terminals 33 (users) together with the congestion status Record. FIG. 15 shows measured values “11 seconds, 12 seconds, 13 seconds...” Of moving time X1 of device ID “A” when there is no crowded location, and device ID “B” when there is no crowded location The measurement values “16 seconds, 17 seconds. Although FIG. 15 shows only the measurement value of the movement time X1, the measurement value of the movement time Y1 is similarly recorded in the individual storage unit 16.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an operation example of the user guidance system of the fourth embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the predicted value before correction of the moving time X1 is 15 seconds, and the penalty P1 is 5 seconds. Therefore, when the predicted value of the movement time X1 is corrected by the penalty P1, the predicted value after the correction of the movement time X1 is 20 seconds.

  In this embodiment, the predicted value before correction of the moving time X1 is compared with the average value of the measured values of the moving time X1 of each individual when there is no crowded place. For example, the predicted value before correction of the moving time X1 is compared with the average value of the measured values "11 seconds, 12 seconds, 13 seconds ..." of the moving time X1 of the device ID "A" when there are no crowded places. Do. Here, assuming that the average value is 12 seconds, the difference between the predicted value “15 seconds” before the correction of the moving time X1 and the average value “12 seconds” is large. When the difference between the predicted value and the average value is larger than the threshold value, the first calculator 12 changes the predicted value of the device ID “A” from this 15 seconds to this average value. FIG. 12 shows an example in which the predicted value before correction of the movement time X1 of the device ID “A” is changed from 15 seconds to 12 seconds.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the predicted value before correction of the moving time Y1 is compared with the average value of the measured values of the moving time Y1 of each individual when there is no crowded place. For example, the predicted value before the correction of the moving time Y1 is compared with the average value of the measured values of the moving time Y1 of the device ID "A" when there are no crowded places. If the difference between the predicted value and the average value is larger than the threshold value, the second calculator 13 changes the predicted value of the device ID “A” from 10 seconds to this average value.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the predicted value before correction of the moving time X1 and the predicted value before correction of the moving time Y1 for each individual. For example, the predicted value before the correction of the movement time X1 of the device ID "A" is changed from 15 seconds to 12 seconds.

  The value of 15 seconds is calculated assuming that the general user's walking speed is 80 m / min. However, the walking speed of the user of the device ID "A" is found to be 100 m / min from a value of 12 seconds, which is 1.25 times the walking speed of a general user. According to the present embodiment, by changing the predicted value of the device ID “A” from 15 seconds to 12 seconds, it is possible to reduce the difference between the predicted speed of the user and the actual speed.

  In the present embodiment, the predicted values of the travel times X1 and Y1 are changed for each individual, but instead the values of the penalties P1 and P2 may be changed for each individual.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an example of device ID recognition according to the fourth embodiment.

  In the user guidance system of this embodiment, the user of the device ID “A” stops in front of the destination floor registration device 6 that the user of the device ID “A” is registering the destination floor call. It can be judged by the destination floor call being registered in the state. In that case, the user guidance system of the present embodiment changes the predicted values of the movement times X1, Y1 to the predicted values for the user of the device ID "A".

  As described above, the group management control device 5 according to the present embodiment changes the predicted value before correction of the moving time X1 for each individual based on the average value of the measured values of the moving time X1 of each individual, The predicted value before correction of the moving time Y1 is changed for each individual based on the average value of the measured values of the moving time Y1. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further improve the accuracy of the first predicted movement time X and the second predicted movement time Y as compared to the second and third embodiments.

  On the other hand, the second and third embodiments have an advantage that the accuracy of the first predicted movement time X and the second predicted movement time Y can be relatively easily improved.

Fifth Embodiment
FIG. 18 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the user guidance system of the fifth embodiment. The user guidance system shown in FIG. 18 includes the portable terminal 9 as a component in addition to the components shown in FIG. Examples of the mobile terminal 9 are a mobile phone and a smartphone.

  In the present embodiment, the destination floor call can be registered from the portable terminal 9. Specifically, when the user performs a registration operation of a destination floor call from the operation unit of the portable terminal 9, information on the registration operation is transmitted from the portable terminal 9 to the destination floor registration device 6. The destination floor registration device 6 registers a destination floor call according to this information.

  Furthermore, the destination floor registration device 6 according to the present embodiment displays a message of “Escalator is faster but does you use an elevator?” On the display screen of the mobile terminal 9. The user of the portable terminal 9 can perform an operation of selecting whether or not to use an elevator to the portable terminal 9.

  When a selection operation not to use the elevator is input to the portable terminal 9, information on the selection operation is transmitted from the portable terminal 9 to the destination floor registration device 6. The transmission / reception unit 22 transmits a command to cancel the registration of the destination floor call to the group management control device 5 based on this information.

  On the other hand, when the selection operation of using the elevator is input to the portable terminal 9, information on the selection operation is transmitted from the portable terminal 9 to the destination floor registration device 6. In this case, since the transmitting and receiving unit 22 does not transmit a command to cancel the registration of the destination floor call, the registration of the destination floor call is maintained.

  The group management control device 5 of the present embodiment specifies the position of the portable terminal 9 from GPS data, infrared communication in a building, or the like. As a result, the group management control device 5 can calculate the predicted values of the moving times X1, Y1. Devices for GPS data and infrared communication also correspond to an example of the floor information detection device 7.

  The portable terminal 9 may be a terminal different from the beacon terminal 33 or may be the same terminal as the beacon terminal 33. In the latter case, the position of the portable terminal 9 may be specified based on the position information from the beacon terminal 33.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for describing an operation example of the user guidance system of the fifth embodiment.

  For example, it is assumed that the destination floor call is registered by the portable terminal 9 from the position of the portable terminal 9 shown in FIG. In this case, the predicted value of the traveling time X1 is calculated based on the distance (here, 50 m) from the position where the destination floor call has been registered to the elevator hall. Similarly, the predicted value of the traveling time Y1 is calculated based on the distance (here, 15 m) from the position where the destination floor call is registered to the escalator landing point.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the registration operation of the destination floor call and the selection operation of whether or not to use the elevator can be performed from the portable terminal 9. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is not necessary for the user to stop in front of the destination floor registration device 6, and it is possible to realize a user guidance system having high convenience for the user.

  The portable terminal 9 of the fifth embodiment can also be applied to any of the second to fourth embodiments.

  While certain embodiments have been described above, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The novel systems and methods described herein may be implemented in various other forms. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions and changes in the form of the systems and methods described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. The appended claims and their equivalents are intended to cover such forms and modifications as would fall within the scope and spirit of the invention.

  1, 2, 3, 4: elevator control device, 5: group management control device, 6: destination floor registration device, 7: floor information detection device, 8: beacon transmitter, 9: portable terminal, 11: prediction unit, 12 : 1st calculation unit, 13: 2nd calculation unit, 14: output unit, 15: storage unit, 16: individual storage unit, 21: display unit, 22: transmission / reception unit, 31: camera, 32: human sensor, 33: Beacon terminal

Claims (6)

A group management controller for controlling a plurality of elevators in a predetermined building;
A destination floor registration device for registering a destination floor call regarding the elevator;
And a floor information detection device for detecting information on the state of the floor in the building,
The group management control device
A prediction unit that predicts a congestion state in the building based on the information detected by the floor information detection device;
A first calculation unit that calculates a first estimated traveling time when moving to the destination floor of the destination floor call using the elevator based on the crowded state, the first traveling time for traveling to the elevator The first predicted value is obtained, and the first predicted value of the first moving time is corrected using the first correction value depending on the congestion state, and the first predicted value is corrected based on the corrected predicted value of the first moving time. A first calculation unit that calculates a moving time ;
A second calculation unit that calculates a second predicted travel time when moving to a destination floor of the destination floor call using a moving means other than the elevator based on the crowded situation, the movement other than the elevator Means for obtaining a predicted value of the second moving time, and correcting the predicted value of the second moving time using the second correction value depending on the congestion state; and correcting the predicted value of the second moving time A second calculation unit that calculates the second predicted movement time based on a value;
A storage unit for acquiring and storing a measurement value of the first movement time of each individual and a measurement value of the second movement time of each individual using information transmitted from objects held by each individual ; Equipped
The first calculation unit changes, for each individual, the predicted value of the first movement time or the first correction value based on an average value of the measurement values of the first movement time of each individual.
The second calculation unit changes the predicted value of the second moving time or the second correction value for each individual based on the average value of the measurement values of the second moving time of each individual.
The destination floor registration device
A display unit for displaying a message for a selection operation as to whether or not to use the elevator when the second predicted travel time is shorter than the first predicted travel time;
A transmitting unit for transmitting a command to cancel registration of the destination floor call to the group management control device when the selection operation not to use the elevator is input to the destination floor registration device;
User guidance system.   The floor information detection device includes at least one of a camera for capturing the floor, a sensor for detecting the state of the floor, and a beacon terminal for transmitting position information on the floor. User guidance system described. The first calculation unit changes the first correction value based on an average value of measurement values of the first movement time when congestion is detected in the building,
The second calculation unit changes the second correction value based on an average value of measurement values of the second moving time when congestion is detected in the building.
The user guidance system according to claim 1 or 2 . The first calculation unit changes the predicted value of the first movement time based on an average value of the measurement values of the first movement time when congestion is not detected in the building,
The second calculation unit changes the predicted value of the second movement time based on an average value of the measurement values of the second movement time when congestion is not detected in the building.
The user guidance system according to claim 1 or 2 . The destination floor registration device causes the mobile terminal to display the message, receives information related to the selection operation input to the mobile terminal from the mobile terminal, and transmits the command based on the selection operation from the mobile terminal. The user guidance system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , which transmits. A group management controller for controlling a plurality of elevators in a predetermined building;
A destination floor registration device for registering a destination floor call regarding the elevator;
A floor information detection device for detecting information on a state of a floor in the building;
A user guidance method implemented by
The group management control device
Congesting the interior of the building is predicted based on the information detected by the floor information detecting device;
A first movement time for moving to the elevator when the first calculation unit calculates the first predicted movement time when moving to the destination floor of the destination floor call using the elevator based on the crowded situation The first predicted value is obtained, and the first predicted value of the first moving time is corrected using the first correction value depending on the congestion state, and the first predicted value is corrected based on the corrected predicted value of the first moving time. Calculate the travel time,
Based on the congestion state, when calculating the second calculating unit and the second predicted moving time when moving using moving means other than the elevator to the destination floor of the destination floor call, movement other than the elevator Means for obtaining a predicted value of the second moving time, and correcting the predicted value of the second moving time using the second correction value depending on the congestion state; and correcting the predicted value of the second moving time Calculating the second predicted travel time based on the value;
The measurement value of the first movement time of each individual and the measurement value of the second movement time of each individual are acquired using information transmitted from objects held by each individual and stored in the storage unit.
The first calculation unit changes, for each individual, the predicted value of the first movement time or the first correction value based on an average value of the measurement values of the first movement time of each individual.
The second calculation unit changes the predicted value of the second moving time or the second correction value for each individual based on the average value of the measurement values of the second moving time of each individual.
The destination floor registration device
When the second predicted travel time is shorter than the first predicted travel time, a message for selecting whether to use the elevator is displayed.
When the selection operation not to use the elevator is input to the destination floor registration device, a command to cancel the registration of the destination floor call is transmitted to the group management control device.
User guidance method.

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