JP7243918B2 - elevator control system - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to elevator control systems.

Patent Literature 1 discloses an elevator control system that determines a connecting floor of a car and displays the connecting floor in the car when car call information that cannot go directly is registered inside the car.

JP 2010-241555 A

However, the elevator control system described in Patent Document 1 cannot dispatch a car if there is no car that can be dispatched to the registered destination floor. In this case, the user does not know which floor they can go to instead. Also, the user cannot choose which floor they can go to instead.

The present disclosure has been made to solve the above problems. An object of the present disclosure is to provide an elevator control system that allows a user to select whether or not to dispatch a car to an alternative destination floor when there is no car that can be dispatched to the input destination floor. That is.

An elevator control system according to the present disclosure includes a hall control panel provided in an elevator hall and receiving an input of a first destination floor of an elevator car; A signal relay device for determining a second destination floor as an alternative destination floor when it is not included in the available floors, and creating guidance permission request information for allowing the user to select whether or not to register the second destination floor. and, the hall operating panel includes a reading unit that identifies a user and acquires personal identification information including information on floors available to the user, and the signal relay device includes the personal identification The information is used to determine the second destination floor from among the available floors .

According to the present disclosure, an elevator control system determines a second destination floor as an alternate destination floor when the first destination floor received by the hall console is not included in the available floors of the car; Create guidance permission request information that allows the user to select whether or not to register the second destination floor. Thus, the elevator control system allows the user to choose whether or not to dispatch the vehicle to the alternate floor.

1 is an overall schematic diagram of an elevator in Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an elevator control system according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 4 is an example of guidance information displayed on the hall operating panel of the elevator in Embodiment 1. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an outline of a registration processing operation of the elevator control system according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the operation of a comparative example of the elevator control system according to Embodiment 1; 1 is a hardware configuration diagram of an elevator security gateway device of an elevator according to Embodiment 1; FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining an outline of a registration processing operation of an elevator control system according to Embodiment 2. FIG.

Embodiments for carrying out the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the part which is the same or corresponds in each figure. Redundant description of the relevant part will be simplified or omitted as appropriate.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is an overall schematic diagram of an elevator according to Embodiment 1. FIG.

In the elevator system of FIG. 1, a plurality of hoistways 1 run through each floor of a building (not shown). Each of the plurality of machine rooms (not shown) is provided directly above the plurality of hoistways 1 . Each of the plurality of landings is provided on each floor of the building. Each of the plurality of landings faces each of the plurality of hoistways 1 .

Each of the plurality of cars 2 is provided inside each of the plurality of hoistways 1 .

For example, each of the plurality of travel control devices 3 is provided in each of a plurality of machine rooms (not shown). For example, a plurality of travel control devices 3 are provided in one machine room. Each of the plurality of travel control devices 3 controls travel of each of the plurality of cars 2 .

Bank 4 includes corresponding hoistway 1 , corresponding car 2 , and corresponding travel control device 3 . For example, bank 4a includes hoistway 1a, car 2a, and travel control device 3a. For example, bank 4b includes hoistway 1b, car 2b, and travel control device 3b.

For example, car 2a belonging to bank 4a stops at 1F and 6F to 10F of the building. Therefore, the floors set in the bank 4a to which vehicles can be dispatched (hereinafter referred to as "service floors") are 1F and 6F to 10F. For example, car 2b belonging to bank 4b stops at 1F, 6F and 10F of the building. Therefore, the service floors of bank 4b are 1F to 6F and 10F. Common floors of bank 4a and bank 4b are 1F, 6F and 10F.

Each of the plurality of hall operating panels 10 is provided in each of a plurality of halls (not shown) provided on each floor of the building. A plurality of hall operating panels 10 accept input of call registration for car 2 from users. A plurality of hall operating panels 10 receive an input of a destination floor from a user. Hereinafter, the destination floor first input by the user is referred to as the first destination floor.

A plurality of hall operating panels 10 create call registration information. The call registration information includes information on the first destination floor.

A plurality of hall operating panels 10 display guidance information for users. For example, the plurality of hall operating panels 10 display the car number information of the car 2 heading to the first destination floor. For example, a plurality of hall control panels 10 display guidance information to the effect that "the car does not stop at the input destination floor due to trouble". For example, the plurality of hall operating panels 10 ask, "Since the car does not stop at the input destination floor, is it permissible to stop the car 2 at the floor closest to the input destination floor among floors where the car can stop?" The guidance permission request information requesting permission to register an alternative destination floor is displayed. In the following, the alternative destination floor will be referred to as the second destination floor.

For example, when displaying the guidance permission request information, the plurality of hall operating panels 10 display information representing means of movement from the second destination floor to the first destination floor. For example, the hall operating panel 10 displays information to the effect that "May I take the stairs from the 6th floor to the 4th floor?"

For example, the plurality of hall operating panels 10 display information representing a route of movement from the second destination floor to the first destination floor. For example, the hall operating panel 10 displays information to the effect that "After getting off at the 6th floor, please move to the 4th floor from the stairs on the right." For example, the hall operating panel 10 simultaneously displays the guidance permission request information and the information representing the route.

A plurality of hall operating panels 10 receive permission or rejection of registration of a destination floor from a user. When the user permits registration of the second destination floor, the plurality of hall operating panels 10 create guidance permission response information. The guidance permission response information includes information indicating whether or not the user is permitted to register the second destination floor.

For example, the elevator security gateway device 20 (hereinafter described as "ELSGW 20") is provided in the machine room as a signal relay device. The ELSGW 20 acquires call registration information from a plurality of hall operating panels 10 . The ELSGW 20 creates first call registration request information. The first call registration request information includes destination floor information.

The ELSGW 20 transmits the first call registration request information to the traveling control device 3 of the corresponding bank. For example, when the hall operating panel 10 on the 1st floor receives an input to register a call to the 4th floor, the ELSGW 20 transmits the first call registration request information to the travel control device 3b belonging to the bank 4b.

If there is no car 2 that stops at the first destination floor indicated by the acquired call registration information, the ELSGW 20 creates guidance permission request information for the purpose of asking the user for permission to register the second destination floor. The ELSGW 20 transmits the guidance permission request information to the hall operating panel 10 that has received the call registration input. Specifically, the guidance permission request information is "Since the car does not stop at the input destination floor, it is possible to stop the car 2 at the floor closest to the input destination floor among the floors where the car can stop." This is the information for displaying on the hall control panel 10 that "Is this right?"

The ELSGW 20 acquires guidance permission response information from a plurality of hall control panels 10 . The ELSGW 20 uses the guidance permission response information to determine whether or not the user has permitted registration for the second destination floor.

When the user permits registration for the second destination floor, the ELSGW 20 transmits the first call registration request information to the travel control device 3 corresponding to the second destination floor. If the user does not permit registration for the second destination floor, the ELSGW 20 does not create the first call registration request information.

The ELSGW 20 creates information representing a route of movement from the second destination floor to the first destination floor. For example, the ELSGW 20 transmits information representing the route to the hall operating panel 10 . For example, the ELSGW 20 transmits information representing the route to a display terminal (not shown). For example, the display terminal (not shown) is a portable terminal or the like owned by the user.

For example, when all the elevators belonging to bank 4b are out of order and an input to register a call to 4F is made, ELSGW 20 creates information requesting permission to register "Can the car be stopped at 6F?" The outline is explained below.

For example, this operation is performed by the hall operating panel 10 on the 1st floor, which is the common floor for the banks 4a and 4b. The hall operating panel 10 on the 1st floor accepts an input for registering a call to the 4th floor from the user. The hall operating panel 10 creates call registration information.

The ELSGW 20 acquires call registration information from the hall operating panel 10 . ELSGW 20 determines whether or not car 2 can be dispatched to 4F. For example, if all elevators belonging to bank 4b are inoperable, ELSGW 20 determines that car 2 cannot be dispatched to 4F.

ELSGW 20 then deduces that the bank-common floor closest to 4F is 6F. That is, the ELSGW 20 estimates that the nearest floor to the 4th floor is the 6th floor. The ELSGW 20 creates guidance permission request information requesting permission to register 6F as the second destination floor.

The hall operating panel 10 on the 1st floor acquires the guidance permission request information from the ELSGW 20 . The landing control panel 10 on the 1st floor asks, "Since the car does not stop at the input 4th floor, is it possible to stop the car 2a at the 6th floor, which is the nearest to the input destination floor, among the possible floors?" Displays guidance permission request information. The hall control panel 10 on the 1st floor asks the user to select either "yes" or "no" in order to ask whether the input is possible or not.

After that, when the user selects "yes", the floor operating panel 10 on the 1st floor creates guidance permission response information for the 6th floor.

The ELSGW 20 acquires the guidance permission response information to the 6F. The ELSGW 20 transmits the first call registration request information for the 6F to the traveling control device 3a.

Next, the configuration of the control system 50 will be described using FIG.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an elevator control system according to Embodiment 1. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the elevator control system 50 includes a plurality of travel control devices 3 , a plurality of hall control panels 10 and an ELSGW 20 .

Each of the hall operating panels 10 includes an information display section 11 , a touch panel section 12 and a reading section 13 .

The information display unit 11 displays guidance information for the user. For example, the information display unit 11 displays the car number information of the car 2 heading to the first destination floor. For example, the information display unit 11 displays guidance information to the effect that "the car does not stop at the first destination floor due to trouble". For example, the information display unit 11 displays the message "Since the car does not stop at the input destination floor, may the car 2 be stopped at the floor closest to the input destination floor among floors where the car can stop?" , the guidance permission request information requesting permission to register the second destination floor is displayed. For example, the information display unit 11 displays a guide requesting permission to register the second destination floor to the effect that "Can you take the stairs from the floor closest to the input destination floor to the input destination floor?" Display authorization request information.

The touch panel unit 12 receives input of information from elevator users. For example, the touch panel unit 12 receives an input of the first destination floor from the user. For example, the touch panel unit 12 receives from the user whether or not the registration of the second destination floor is permitted.

The reading unit 13 identifies the user. For example, the reading unit 13 uses a card reader method to identify the user. Specifically, when the user's ID card is held up, the reading unit 13 reads the personal identification information of the ID card. The reading unit 13 adds the personal identification information to the call registration information. Personal identification information includes the owner's available floor information. Hereinafter, floors available to users are referred to as available floors.

The ELSGW 20 includes a first information control unit 21, an operation structure information analysis unit 22, a bank-by-bank operation information storage unit 23, a bank-by-bank floor information storage unit 24, a bank-by-bank security connection information storage unit 25, and a call registration response analysis unit 26. A call registration response generation unit 27 , a second information control unit 28 , a call registration request analysis unit 29 , a permission request generation unit 30 , a guidance permission response analysis unit 31 and a call registration request generation unit 32 are provided.

The first information control unit 21 receives and stores elevator operation structure information from a plurality of travel control devices 3 .

When receiving the first call registration request information, the first information control unit 21 transmits the first call registration request information to the traveling control device 3 of the corresponding bank 4 .

The operation structure information analysis unit 22 acquires operation structure information from the first information control unit 21 . The operation structure information analysis unit 22 uses the operation structure information to create bank-by-bank operation information, bank-by-bank floor information, and bank-by-bank security connection information.

The bank-by-bank operation information storage unit 23 acquires and stores the bank-by-bank operation information from the operation structure information analysis unit 22 . The bank-by-bank operation information includes information as to whether or not the car 2 belonging to each bank is operating.

The bank-by-floor information storage unit 24 acquires and stores the bank-by-floor information from the operation structure information analysis unit 22 . The bank-by-floor information includes information on service floors of car 2 belonging to each bank.

The bank-by-bank security connection information storage unit 25 acquires and stores the bank-by-bank security connection information from the operation structure information analysis unit 22 . The security connection information for each bank includes information on the identification number of the security device connected to each bank 4 and information on the communication status of the security device connected to each bank 4 . For example, the security device is the reader 13 .

The call registration response analysis unit 26 acquires first call registration request information from the first information control unit 21 . The call registration response analysis unit 26 analyzes the first call registration request information and creates car number information of car 2 heading to the first or second destination floor. The call registration response analysis unit 26 creates call registration analysis information. The call registration analysis information includes car number information of car 2 heading to the first or second destination floor.

The call registration response creation unit 27 acquires call registration analysis information from the call registration response analysis unit 26 . The call registration response creation unit 27 creates call registration response information using the call registration analysis information. The call registration response information includes car number information of car 2 heading to the first or second destination floor.

The second information control unit 28 acquires and stores call registration information from a plurality of hall operating panels 10 . The second information control unit 28 acquires and stores guidance permission response information from a plurality of hall operating panels 10 .

The second information control unit 28 acquires call registration response information from the call registration response creation unit 27 . The second information control unit 28 transmits the call registration response information to the corresponding hall operating panel 10 .

When receiving the guidance permission request information, the second information control unit 28 transmits the guidance permission request information to the corresponding hall operating panel 10 .

The second information control unit 28 determines whether or not the input of the first destination floor is input from a device capable of identifying an individual. For example, when personal identification information is added to the call registration information, the second information control unit 28 determines that the input for the first destination floor is an input from a device capable of identifying an individual.

The second information control unit 28 acquires information on available floors included in the personal identification information. The second information control unit 28 determines whether or not the first destination floor is an available floor.

The call registration request analysis unit 29 acquires call registration information from the second information control unit 28 . The call registration request analysis unit 29 acquires the operation information for each bank from the operation information storage unit 23 for each bank. The call registration request analysis unit 29 acquires floor information for each bank from the floor information storage unit 24 for each bank. The call registration request analysis unit 29 acquires security connection information for each bank from the security connection information storage unit 25 for each bank.

For example, the call registration request analysis unit 29 uses the bank-by-bank operation information to determine whether or not the bank 4 is out of order. For example, when all the cars 2 belonging to an arbitrary bank 4 are in an inoperable state, the call registration request analysis unit 29 determines that the bank is out of order. For example, when the call registration request analysis unit 29 does not receive a specified time signal from an arbitrary bank, it determines that the bank is out of order.

The call registration request analysis unit 29 determines whether or not the first destination floor can be registered in the target bank using the bank-by-bank operation information, the bank-by-bank floor information, and the bank-by-bank security connection information. For example, if the destination floor included in the call registration information is 4F when the bank 4b is out of order, the call registration request analysis unit 29 determines that the call registration information cannot be transmitted to the target bank.

When the call registration request analysis unit 29 determines that the call registration information can be transmitted to the target bank, the call registration request analysis unit 29 creates second call registration request information. The second call registration request information includes first destination floor information.

When the call registration request analysis unit 29 determines that the call registration information cannot be transmitted to the target bank, it creates the nearest floor request information. The nearest floor request information includes call registration information and operation information for each bank.

The permission request creation unit 30 acquires the nearest floor request information from the call registration request analysis unit 29 .

The permission request generating unit 30 determines whether or not there is a floor nearest to the first destination floor. The permission request generating unit 30 determines that the nearest floor exists when the nearest floor to the first destination floor can be estimated.

When obtaining the nearest floor request information, the permission request creating unit 30 estimates the nearest floor to the first destination floor using the nearest floor request information and the operation information for each bank. For example, if the destination floor included in the call registration information is the 4th floor when the bank 4b is out of order, the permission request generating unit 30 determines that the 4th floor is the specific stop floor. The permission request creating unit 30 estimates that the 6th floor is the nearest floor based on the fact that it is the floor closest to the 4th floor among the common service floors of the bank 4b and the bank 4a. For example, the permission request creation unit 30 uses the information on the available floors included in the call registration information to estimate the nearest floor from among the available floors.

The permission request generating unit 30 determines whether or not the nearest floor can be registered in the corresponding bank 4 as the second destination floor. If the corresponding bank 4 is not out of order, the permission request generating unit 30 determines that the nearest floor can be registered in the corresponding bank 4 as the second destination floor.

The permission request generating unit 30 determines the estimated nearest floor as the second destination floor.

The permission request creation unit 30 creates guidance permission request information. The guidance permission request information includes information on the second destination floor. The permission request creation unit 30 transmits guidance permission request information to the second information control unit 28 .

The guidance permission response analysis unit 31 acquires guidance permission response information from the second information control unit 28 . The guidance permission response analysis unit 31 uses the guidance permission response information to determine whether or not the user is permitted to register the second destination floor.

Guidance permission response analysis unit 31 creates third call registration request information when the user is permitted to register the second destination floor. The third call registration request information includes information on the second destination floor.

The call registration request creating section 32 acquires the second call registration request information from the call registration request analyzing section 29 . The call registration request creation unit 32 acquires the third call registration request information from the guidance permission response analysis unit 31 .

The call registration request creating unit 32 acquires the bank-by-bank operating information from the bank-by-bank operating information storage unit 23 . The call registration request generating unit 32 acquires floor information for each bank from the floor information storage unit 24 for each bank. The call registration request generating unit 32 acquires security connection information for each bank from the security connection information storage unit 25 for each bank.

The call registration request generating unit 32 generates the first call registration request information using the second call registration request information or the third call registration request information, the operation information for each bank, the floor information for each bank, and the security connection information for each bank. to create The call registration request creating section 32 transmits the first call registration request information to the first information control section 21 . When the first call registration request information is created using the second call registration request information, the first call registration request information includes information on the first destination floor. When the first call registration request information is created using the third call registration request information, the first call registration request information includes information on the second destination floor.

Next, an example of guidance information displayed on the hall operating panel 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 shows an example of guidance information displayed on the hall operating panel of the elevator according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, for example, the information display unit 11 provided on the hall operating panel 10 displays screens of display examples 1, 2, and 3. FIG.

For example, the information display unit 11 displays the screen of display example 1 when the first destination floor can be registered. As shown in display example 1, for example, the information display unit 11 displays that the first destination floor can be assigned and the car information of the assigned car 2 .

For example, the information display unit 11 displays the screen of display example 2 when the first destination floor cannot be registered. As shown in display example 2, for example, the information display unit 11 displays that the first destination floor cannot be assigned and prompts the user to input another floor.

For example, the information display unit 11 displays the screen of display example 3 when the ELSGW 20 transmits guidance permission request information to the hall control panel 10 when the first destination floor cannot be registered. As shown in display example 3, for example, the information display unit 11 informs the user that the first destination floor cannot be assigned, information about the second destination floor, and whether or not the second destination floor can be registered. Display the requested information. For example, the information display unit 11 asks whether or not the second destination floor can be registered. Specifically, the information display unit 11 displays a screen for selecting either "yes" or "no". At this time, the user selects either "yes" or "no".

For example, the information display unit 11 displays the screen of display example 1 or the screen of display example 2 in accordance with the result of the user's selection on the screen of display example 3. For example, when the user selects "Yes" on the screen of display example 3, the information display unit 11 displays the screen of display example 1. FIG. For example, when the user selects "No" on the screen of display example 3, the information display unit 11 displays the screen of display example 2. FIG.

Next, the operation of the registration process of the control system 50 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a flow chart for explaining an overview of the registration processing operation of the elevator control system according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, in step S101, the user operates the hall operating panel 10 to input the first destination floor. For example, the user inputs the first destination floor by holding the ID card over the reading unit 13 . For example, the user inputs the first destination floor by operating the touch panel unit 12 . The hall operating panel 10 receives an input of the first destination floor from the user.

After that, the operation of step S102 is performed. In step S<b>102 , the call registration request analysis unit 29 determines whether or not the first destination floor can be registered in the corresponding bank 4 .

In step S102, when the first destination floor can be registered in the corresponding bank 4, the operation of step S103 is performed. In step S103, the control system 50 performs a registration operation for the first destination floor. That is, the ELSGW 20 creates the first call registration request information including the information of the first destination floor. The ELSGW 20 transmits the first call registration request information to the traveling control device 3 belonging to the corresponding bank 4 . The ELSGW 20 transmits call registration response information to the hall operating panel 10 that has received the input of the first destination floor. After that, the hall control panel 10 displays the car number information of the car 2 heading to the first destination floor.

After that, the ELSGW 20 terminates the registration process.

In step S102, if the first destination floor cannot be registered in the corresponding bank, the operation of step S104 is performed. In step S104, the permission request creation unit 30 determines whether or not the first destination floor has the nearest floor.

In step S104, when the nearest floor exists in the first destination floor, the operation of step S105 is performed. In step S105, the permission request generating unit 30 determines whether or not the nearest floor can be registered in the corresponding bank 4 as the second destination floor.

In step S105, when the nearest floor can be registered in the corresponding bank 4, the operation of step S106 is performed. In step S106, the permission request creation unit 30 determines the nearest floor to be the second destination floor. The second information control unit 28 transmits guidance permission request information to the hall operating panel 10 that has received the input of the first destination floor. The hall operating panel 10 displays guidance permission request information requesting permission to register the second destination floor. For example, the hall operating panel 10 displays to prompt the user to select either "yes" or "no".

After that, the operation of step S107 is performed. In step S107, the hall operating panel 10 determines whether or not the guidance permission request has been permitted. When the user selects "yes", the hall operating panel 10 determines that the guidance permission request is permitted.

In step S107, when the guidance permission request is permitted, the operation of step S108 is performed. In step S<b>108 , the hall operating panel 10 transmits guidance permission response information to the second information control section 28 . After that, the control system 50 performs a registration operation for the second destination floor. That is, the ELSGW 20 transmits the first call registration request information to the corresponding travel control device 3 . The ELSGW 20 transmits call registration response information to the hall operating panel 10 that has received the input of the first destination floor. The hall operating panel 10 displays the car number information of the car 2 heading to the second destination floor.

After that, the ELSGW 20 terminates the registration process.

If the nearest floor does not exist in the first destination floor in step S104, or if the nearest floor cannot be registered in the corresponding bank 4 in step S105, or if the guidance permission request is not permitted in step S107, the operation of step S109 is performed. . In step S109, the ELSGW 20 does not register the first and second destination floors. The hall operating panel 10 displays that the first destination floor cannot be assigned.

After that, the ELSGW 20 terminates the registration process.

According to Embodiment 1 described above, hall operating panel 10 accepts an input for registering a call to the first destination floor. The ELSGW 20, as a signal relay device, determines whether the first destination floor can be dispatched. If the first destination floor is not dispatchable, the ELSGW 20 determines the second destination floor as an alternate destination floor. The ELSGW 20 creates guidance permission request information that allows the user to select whether or not to dispatch the vehicle to the second destination floor. As a result, when there is no car that can be dispatched to the first destination floor, the user can know candidates for the second destination floor. The control system 50 can also allow the user to select whether or not to dispatch the vehicle to the second destination floor, which is an alternative destination floor.

Also, the ELSGW 20 registers the second destination floor when the user permits dispatch to the second destination floor. The ELSGW 20 does not register the second destination floor if the user does not permit dispatch to the second destination floor. If the ELSGW 20 does not register the second destination floor, the hall call registration for car 2 is not performed. Therefore, the control system 50 can avoid unintentional vehicle allocation by the user. As a result, the control system 50 can prevent the operating efficiency of the elevator from deteriorating.

Also, the ELSGW 20 determines the floor closest to the first destination floor among floors to which vehicles can be dispatched as the second destination floor. Therefore, the user can move to the first destination floor in a short distance after getting off at the second destination floor. As a result, the control system 50 can improve user convenience.

The ELSGW 20 also includes a call registration request analysis unit 29 that detects a bank failure using bank-by-bank operation information including information on a plurality of banks. The ELSGW 20 comprises a permission request generator 30 that determines the second destination floor. If the first destination floor is a specific stop floor that can be dispatched in bank 4b, which is the first bank, and the bank 4b is out of order, the permission request creation unit 30 creates a specific stop floor in bank 4a, which is the second bank. The common floor of bank 4b and bank 4a closest to is determined as the second destination floor. Thus, the control system 50 can detect a bank failure and determine the second destination floor corresponding to the bank failure.

Also, the ELSGW 20 creates information indicating a route of movement from the second destination floor to the first destination floor. For example, the ELSGW 20 causes the hall operating panel 10 to display information indicating the route. For example, the ELSGW 20 causes the mobile terminal of the user to display information indicating the route. As a result, the user can know how to move from the second destination floor to the first destination floor.

In addition, the hall operating panel 10 displays information indicating the route of movement from the second destination floor to the first destination floor. For example, the hall operating panel 10 simultaneously displays guidance permission request information and information indicating a route from the second destination floor to the first destination floor. Therefore, the user can select whether or not to permit the allocation of the vehicle to the second destination floor while recognizing the method of movement to the first destination floor.

The number of banks 4 controlled by the elevator control system 50 is not limited to two. For example, an elevator control system 50 controls one bank 4 . For example, an elevator control system 50 controls three or more banks 4 .

Moreover, the number of cars 2 provided in each of the plurality of banks 4 is not limited to one. For example, each of the multiple banks 4 comprises multiple cars 2 .

Further, the information display section 11, the touch panel section 12, and the reading section 13 may have their respective functions. For example, the information display section 11 has a reading section 13 in its display portion. For example, the touch panel unit 12 has the function of the information display unit 11 and displays guidance information for the user.

Moreover, the method by which the reading unit 13 identifies the user is not limited to the card reader method. For example, the reading unit 13 identifies the user based on the user's fingerprint, voiceprint, retina, iris, face image, or the like.

Further, the form in which the reading unit 13 acquires personal identification information is not limited to the form in which it is acquired from an ID card. For example, the reading unit 13 stores a plurality of pieces of personal identification information as a database. For example, the reading unit 13 acquires personal identification information corresponding to the identified user from the database.

Here, as a comparative example, the operation of the control system 50 when the control system 50 does not have the features of the present disclosure will be described using FIG. 5 .
FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the operation of a comparative example of the elevator control system according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5, in step S201, the user operates the hall control panel 10 to input the first destination floor. For example, the user inputs the first destination floor by holding the ID card over the reading unit 13 . For example, the user inputs the first destination floor by operating the touch panel unit 12 . The hall operating panel 10 receives an input of the first destination floor from the user.

After that, the operation of step S202 is performed. The ELSGW 20 determines whether or not the first destination floor can be registered in the corresponding bank 4 .

In step S202, if the first destination floor can be registered in the corresponding bank, the operation of step S203 is performed. In step S203, the control system 50 performs a registration operation for the first destination floor. That is, the ELSGW 20 transmits the first call registration request information to the traveling control device 3 belonging to the corresponding bank 4 . The ELSGW 20 transmits call registration response information to the hall operating panel 10 that has received the input of the first destination floor. The hall operating panel 10 displays the car number information of the car 2 heading to the first destination floor.

After that, the ELSGW 20 terminates the registration process.

In step S202, if the first destination floor cannot be registered in the corresponding bank, the operation of step S204 is performed. In step S204, the control system 50 does not register the first destination floor. The hall operating panel 10 displays to the user that the first destination floor cannot be assigned. For example, the hall operating panel 10 displays a prompt to enter another floor.

After that, the ELSGW 20 terminates the registration process.

In the comparative example described above, the control system 50 does not register the first destination floor when the bank 4 corresponding to the first destination floor is out of order. The control system 50 does not inform the user of the nearest floor to the first destination floor. Therefore, the user cannot select which floor they can go to instead.

Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the ELSGW 20 will be described using FIG.
FIG. 6 is a hardware configuration diagram of an elevator security gateway device for an elevator according to the first embodiment.

Each function of ELSGW 20 can be realized by a processing circuit. For example, the processing circuitry comprises at least one processor 100a and at least one memory 100b. For example, the processing circuitry comprises at least one piece of dedicated hardware 200 .

When the processing circuit comprises at least one processor 100a and at least one memory 100b, each function of ELSGW 20 is implemented in software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. At least one of software and firmware is written as a program. At least one of software and firmware is stored in at least one memory 100b. At least one processor 100a realizes each function of ELSGW 20 by reading and executing a program stored in at least one memory 100b. The at least one processor 100a is also referred to as a central processing unit, processing unit, arithmetic unit, microprocessor, microcomputer, DSP. For example, the at least one memory 100b is a nonvolatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as RAM, ROM, flash memory, EPROM, EEPROM, magnetic disk, flexible disk, optical disk, compact disk, mini disk, DVD, or the like.

Where the processing circuitry comprises at least one piece of dedicated hardware 200, the processing circuitry may be implemented, for example, in single circuits, multiple circuits, programmed processors, parallel programmed processors, ASICs, FPGAs, or combinations thereof. be. For example, each function of the ELSGW 20 is implemented by a processing circuit. For example, each function of the ELSGW 20 is collectively realized by a processing circuit.

A part of each function of the ELSGW 20 may be realized by dedicated hardware 200 and the other part may be realized by software or firmware. For example, the functions of the first information control unit 21 are realized by a processing circuit as dedicated hardware 200, and the functions other than the functions of the first information control unit 21 are stored in at least one memory 100b by at least one processor 100a. It may be realized by reading and executing a stored program.

Thus, processing circuitry implements each function of ELSGW 20 in hardware 200, software, firmware, or a combination thereof.

Although not shown, each function of the traveling control device 3 is also implemented by a processing circuit equivalent to the processing circuit that implements each function of the ELSGW 20 . Each function of the hall operating panel 10 is also implemented by a processing circuit equivalent to the processing circuit that implements each function of the ELSGW 20 .

Embodiment 2.
FIG. 7 is a flow chart for explaining an overview of the registration processing operation of the elevator control system according to the second embodiment. The same reference numerals are given to the same or corresponding parts as those of the first embodiment. Description of this part is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, the control system 50 includes a security authentication operation in the registration process operation.

In step S301, the user operates the hall operating panel 10 to input the first destination floor. For example, the user inputs the first destination floor by holding the ID card over the reading unit 13 . For example, the user inputs the first destination floor by operating the touch panel unit 12 . The hall operating panel 10 receives an input of the first destination floor from the user.

After that, the operation of step S302 is performed. In step S302, the second information control unit 28 determines whether or not the input of the first destination floor is an input from a device capable of identifying an individual.

In step S302, if the input of the first destination floor is an input from a device capable of identifying an individual, the operation of step S303 is performed. In step S303, the call registration request analysis unit 29 determines whether the first destination floor can be registered in the corresponding bank 4 or not.

In step S303, if the first destination floor can be registered in the corresponding bank 4, the operation of step S304 is performed. In step S304, the control system 50 performs a registration operation for the first destination floor. The ELSGW 20 transmits the first call registration request information to the traveling control device 3 belonging to the corresponding bank 4 . The ELSGW 20 transmits call registration response information to the hall operating panel 10 that has received the input of the first destination floor. The hall operating panel 10 displays the car number information of the car 2 heading to the first destination floor.

After that, the ELSGW 20 terminates the registration process.

In step S303, if the first destination floor cannot be registered in the corresponding bank, the operation of step S305 is performed. In step S305, the permission request creation unit 30 determines whether or not the first destination floor has the nearest floor.

In step S305, if the first destination floor has the nearest floor, the operation of step S306 is performed. In step S306, the permission request creation unit 30 determines whether or not the nearest floor is an available floor.

In step S306, if the nearest floor is an available floor, the operation of step S307 is performed. In step S307, the permission request creation unit 30 determines whether or not the nearest floor can be registered in the corresponding bank 4 as the second destination floor.

In step S307, if the nearest floor can be registered in the corresponding bank 4, the operation of step S308 is performed. In step S308, the second information control unit 28 transmits guidance permission request information to the hall operating panel 10 that has received the input of the first destination floor. The hall operating panel 10 displays guidance permission request information requesting permission to register the second destination floor. For example, the hall operating panel 10 displays to prompt the user to select either "yes" or "no".

After that, the operation of step S309 is performed. In step S309, the hall operating panel 10 determines whether or not the guidance permission request has been permitted. When the user selects "yes", the hall operating panel 10 determines that the guidance permission request is permitted.

In step S309, if the guidance permission request is permitted, the operation of step S310 is performed. In step S<b>310 , the hall operating panel 10 transmits guidance permission response information to the second information control section 28 . After that, the control system 50 performs a registration operation for the second destination floor. That is, the ELSGW 20 transmits the first call registration request information to the corresponding travel control device 3 . The ELSGW 20 transmits call registration response information to the hall operating panel 10 that has received the input of the first destination floor. The hall operating panel 10 displays the car number information of the car 2 heading to the second destination floor.

After that, the ELSGW 20 terminates the registration process.

If the input of the destination floor is not input from a device that can identify an individual in step S302, or if there is no nearest floor to the destination floor in step S305, or if the nearest floor is not an available floor in step S306, or step If the nearest floor cannot be registered in the corresponding bank 4 in S307, or if the guidance permission request is not permitted in step S309, the operation of step S311 is performed. In step S311, the ELSGW 20 does not register the first and second destination floors. The hall operating panel 10 displays to the user that the first destination floor cannot be assigned.

After that, the ELSGW 20 terminates the registration process.

According to Embodiment 2 described above, hall operating panel 10 includes reading unit 13 that acquires personal identification information. The reading unit 13 acquires personal identification information including information on available floors, which are available floors for the user. The ELSGW 20 determines the second destination floor from among the available floors. As a result, the control system 50 can determine the second destination floor while maintaining security.

In addition, the ELSGW 20 creates information indicating that the destination floor cannot be registered when the vehicle cannot be dispatched to the available floor. For example, the hall operating panel 10 displays information indicating that the destination floor cannot be registered. Therefore, the control system 50 can prevent the user from moving to an unavailable floor. As a result, the control system 50 can maintain security.

Further, when the hall operating panel 10 receives the input of the first destination floor without acquiring the personal identification information, the ELSGW 20 does not register the first and second destination floors. Therefore, the control system 50 can prevent users who do not have personal identification information from moving to unavailable floors.

Note that the control system 50 of Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2 may be applied to an elevator without a machine room.

As described above, the elevator control system according to the present disclosure can be used in an elevator system.

1 hoistway 2 car 3 running control device 4 bank 10 hall operation panel 11 information display unit 12 touch panel unit 13 reading unit 20 elevator security gateway device (ELSGW) 21 first information control unit 22 Operation structure information analysis unit 23 Operation information storage unit for each bank 24 Floor information storage unit for each bank 25 Security connection information storage unit for each bank 26 Call registration response analysis unit 27 Call registration response creation unit 28 Second information Control unit 29 Call registration request analysis unit 30 Permission request creation unit 31 Guidance permission response analysis unit 32 Call registration request creation unit 50 Control system 100a Processor 100b Memory 200 Hardware

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A hall operating panel provided at the elevator hall for receiving an input of the first destination floor of the elevator car;
Whether or not to determine a second destination floor as an alternative destination floor and register the second destination floor when the first destination floor received by the hall operating panel is not included in the dispatchable floors of the car. a signal relay device that creates guidance permission request information that allows the user to select
with
The hall operating panel includes a reading unit that identifies a user and acquires personal identification information including information on floors available to the user,
The elevator control system , wherein the signal relay device determines the second destination floor from among the available floors using the personal identification information. The signal relay device registers the second destination floor when the user is permitted to register the second destination floor, and when the user is not permitted to register the second destination floor. does not register the second destination floor. 3. The elevator control system according to claim 1, wherein the signal relay device determines a floor closest to the first destination floor among floors to which vehicles can be dispatched as the second destination floor. The signal relay device is
A call registration request analysis unit that acquires information on a plurality of banks in which floors that can be dispatched to the car are set, and detects that the bank is out of order when all elevators belonging to the bank are inoperable. and,
When the first destination floor is a specific stop floor to which a vehicle can be dispatched in the first bank, and the first bank is out of order, the second bank, which is another bank that is not out of order, is operated with the first bank. a permission request creation unit that determines a floor shared with the second bank and closest to a specific stop floor as the second destination floor;
The elevator control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising: 5. The elevator control system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the signal relay device creates information indicating a route of movement from the second destination floor to the first destination floor. 6. The elevator control system according to claim 5, wherein said hall operating panel displays information representing a route of movement from said second destination floor to said first destination floor. 7. The elevator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the signal relay device creates information indicating that the destination floor cannot be registered when the vehicle cannot be dispatched to the available floor. control system. The signal relay device does not register the first destination floor and the second destination floor when the hall operating panel receives the input of the first destination floor without acquiring the personal identification information. The elevator control system according to any one of claims 1 to 7 .

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