JP7460031B2 - Elevator system and report generation device - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to an elevator system and a report creation device.

Patent Document 1 describes a system for confirming inspection of elevator equipment. In the system described in Patent Document 1, a camera is installed when an elevator device is inspected. The image taken by the camera is displayed on both the mobile terminal owned by the worker and the mobile terminal owned by the administrator.

Japanese Patent Publication No. 2018-118813

In the system described in Patent Document 1, the manager needs to check his or her own mobile device while the worker is carrying out the inspection. This creates a problem of inconvenience.

The present disclosure has been made to solve the problems described above.
An object of the present disclosure is to provide an elevator system that enables a manager who receives a report on an inspection, etc. to view related camera images at his/her convenience and with a simple operation. Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a report creation device that can create a report that can realize such a function.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an elevator system that allows users who come to the elevator hall when an inspection is being performed to view related camera images by a simple operation.

The elevator system according to the present disclosure includes a car that moves on a hoistway, a camera installed in the car, a storage means that stores images taken by the camera, and a car that is installed when a specific condition is met after the car stops due to an earthquake. , an operation control means for performing a recovery operation to determine whether or not recovery is possible; and an access for accessing a first image taken by a camera during the recovery operation among the images stored in the storage means. The apparatus includes a generating means for generating information, and a generating means for generating a report regarding recovery operation using the access information generated by the generating means.

The elevator system according to the present disclosure comprises a car that moves in a hoistway, a camera mounted on the car, a providing means that is mounted at a landing where the car stops and that provides first access information for accessing elevator information, a generating means that generates second access information for accessing images captured by the camera, and a display control means that, when an inspection is being performed on an elevator device equipped with the car, causes a terminal accessed from the first access information to display elevator information including the second access information.

The report creation device according to the present disclosure is a device for creating a report on a recovery operation when a recovery operation is performed upon the establishment of a specific condition in an elevator system including a car moving in a hoistway, a camera attached to the car, storage means for storing images captured by the camera, and operation control means for performing a recovery operation to determine whether or not recovery is possible when a specific condition is established after the car has stopped due to an earthquake. The report creation device includes a generation means for generating access information for accessing a first image captured by the camera while recovery operation is being performed among the images stored in the storage means, and a creation means for creating a report using the access information generated by the generation means.

According to the present disclosure, an administrator who receives a report regarding an inspection or the like can view related camera images according to his/her convenience and by a simple operation.
Further, according to the present disclosure, a user who comes to the hall when an inspection is being performed can view related camera images by a simple operation.

1 is a diagram showing an example of an elevator system in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the function of the elevator system. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure performed by an operator when inspecting an elevator device. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of camera operation. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of a terminal carried by a worker. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of a terminal possessed by an administrator. It is a flow chart which shows an example of operation of a control device. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on a display of a terminal. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an elevator system in a second embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the function of the elevator system. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the server. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of hardware resources of a terminal. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating another example of hardware resources of the terminal.

A detailed explanation is provided below with reference to the drawings. Duplicate explanations will be simplified or omitted as appropriate. In each drawing, the same reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an elevator system in the first embodiment. The elevator system includes an elevator device 1, a server 2, a worker's terminal 3, and a manager's terminal 4.

Elevator device 1 is connected to server 2 via network 5. As an example, network 5 includes a dedicated line. Server 2 is provided in a remote information center. Server 2 communicates with a large number of elevator devices. Elevator device 1 is an example of an elevator device with which server 2 communicates.

The worker is a professional technician who performs inspections of the elevator device 1, etc. The worker carries a terminal 3. The worker uses the terminal 3 to inspect the elevator device 1. The terminal 3 communicates with the elevator device 1 by wire or wirelessly. As an example, the terminal 3 is a smartphone. The terminal 3 may also be a tablet-type terminal. The terminal 3 may also be a dedicated terminal designed for inspections of the elevator device 1, etc.

The administrator manages the elevator device 1. As an example, the manager is the owner of the building in which the elevator device 1 is installed. The administrator has a terminal 4. The terminal 4 is connectable to the server 2 via the network 6. As an example, network 6 includes an Internet line. FIG. 1 shows an example in which the terminal 4 is a notebook computer. The terminal 4 may be a smartphone or a tablet type terminal.

The elevator device 1 includes a car 11 and a counterweight 12. The car 11 moves up and down the hoistway 13. The car 11 and the counterweight 12 are suspended in the hoistway 13 by a rope 14. The counterweight 12 moves up and down the hoistway 13 in a direction opposite to the direction in which the car 11 moves.

The rope 14 is wound around a hoist 15. The hoist 15 drives the car 11. The control device 16 controls the hoisting machine 15. That is, the movement of the car 11 is controlled by the control device 16. The control device 16 also controls equipment provided in the car 11.

As an example, the hoisting machine 15 and the control device 16 are installed in a machine room above the hoistway 13. The hoisting machine 15 and the control device 16 may also be installed in the hoistway 13. When the hoisting machine 15 is installed in the hoistway 13, the hoisting machine 15 may be located at the top of the hoistway 13 or may be installed in a pit of the hoistway 13.

Monitoring device 17 is connected to control device 16 . The monitoring device 17 has a function for the elevator device 1 to communicate with external equipment. The external device includes the server 2. That is, the monitoring device 17 communicates with the server 2 via the network 5.

A camera 18 and a lamp 19 are provided on the car 11. The camera 18 communicates with the monitoring device 17 by wire or wirelessly. FIG. 1 shows an example in which the camera 18 is provided on the downward surface of the car 11. In such a case, an image below the car 11 is captured by the camera 18. The camera 18 may be provided on the top of the car 11. As another example, the camera 18 may be provided both above and below the car 11. The lamp 19 is provided on the car 11 so that it can emit light in the direction in which the camera 18 captures the image. When the camera 18 is retrofitted to an existing car 11, if the car 11 is provided with a socket for a light bulb, power supply to the camera 18 and power supply to the lamp 19 may be performed from this socket.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the functions of the elevator system. The server 2 includes a storage unit 21 . The terminal 3 includes a display 31, an input device 32, a generation section 33, a creation section 34, and an output section 35. The input device 32 is a device for an operator to input information. The display device 31 and the input device 32 may be an integrated touch panel type device. The terminal 4 includes a display 41, an input device 42, a camera 43, a communication section 44, and a display control section 45. The input device 42 is a device for the administrator to input information. The display device 41 and the input device 42 may be an integrated touch panel type device.

The control device 16 includes an operation control section 51, an imaging control section 52, an acquisition section 53, and an abnormality detection section 54. The operation control unit 51 performs automatic operation, controlled operation, and recovery operation. The automatic operation is an operation for causing the car 11 to respond to registered calls in sequence. The controlled operation is an operation for evacuating passengers in the car 11 immediately after an earthquake occurs. The recovery operation is an operation for determining whether recovery is possible. The recovery operation is performed by actually moving the car 11 after the earthquake occurs. The monitoring device 17 includes a storage section 61 and a communication section 62.

An operator periodically inspects the elevator device 1. After inspecting the elevator device 1, the operator uses the terminal 3 to create a report 30 to provide to the manager. In the following, the report related to the inspection is given the reference symbol 30a to distinguish it from other reports. That is, after inspecting the elevator device 1, the operator creates a report 30a related to the inspection.

Below, with reference also to FIGS. 3 to 6, the operation when the elevator apparatus 1 is inspected will be described in detail. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure performed by an operator when inspecting the elevator device 1.

While automatic operation is being performed in the elevator device 1, power is not supplied to the camera 18 and the lamp 19. Therefore, if the elevator device 1 is in automatic operation, the camera 18 will not take a picture.

When inspecting the elevator device 1, the worker first turns on switch 11a for supplying power to the camera 18 and lamp 19 (S101). As an example, switch 11a is provided in the car 11. A switch having a similar function to that of switch 11a may be provided in the control device 16. A switch having a similar function to that of switch 11a may be provided in the terminal 3. When the worker turns on switch 11a, power is supplied to lamp 19. This causes lamp 19 to light up. Furthermore, when the worker turns on switch 11a, power is supplied to camera 18.

Figure 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of camera 18. Figure 4 shows the operation of camera 18 after switch 11a is turned on in S101. When power is supplied to camera 18, camera 18 determines whether communication with monitoring device 17 is possible (S201). When communication between camera 18 and monitoring device 17 is established, the answer in S201 is Yes.

When power is supplied to the camera 18, the camera 18 starts capturing images (S202). The images captured by the camera 18 may be videos or still images. The data of the images captured by the camera 18 is transmitted to the monitoring device 17 (S203).

In the example shown in this embodiment, means for storing images taken by the camera 18 is provided. As an example, an image photographed by the camera 18 is stored in the storage unit 21 of the server 2. In such a case, upon receiving image data from the camera 18, the communication unit 62 of the monitoring device 17 transmits the received data to the server 2 via the network 5. In the server 2, the image data received from the monitoring device 17 is stored in the storage unit 21. As another example, images taken by the camera 18 may be stored in the storage unit 61 of the monitoring device 17. Images taken by the camera 18 may be stored in a storage section of another device.

When the worker turns on switch 11a in S101, the worker performs the work required to inspect the elevator device 1 (S102). Figure 1 shows an example in which the worker is performing the work for the inspection in the pit of the elevator shaft 13. In such a case, the worker performing the work in the pit is photographed by the camera 18.

When the worker has finished inspecting the elevator device 1, he or she turns off the switch 11a (S103). When the worker turns off the switch 11a, the lamp 19 goes out. Also, when the worker turns off the switch 11a, the shooting by the camera 18 ends.

When the inspection of the elevator device 1 is completed, the worker creates a report 30a regarding the inspection using the terminal 3 (S104). Note that the creation of the report 30a may be started before the inspection of the elevator device 1 is completed. Figure 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the terminal 3 carried by the worker. Figure 5 shows the operation performed by the terminal 3 in S104.

In the terminal 3, access information A1 is generated by the generation unit 33 (S301). The access information A1 is information for accessing an image photographed by the camera 18 during the inspection, among the images stored in the storage unit 21. The generation unit 33 may acquire information indicating the storage location of the image from the server 2, and generate the access information A1 based on the acquired information. The generation unit 33 may acquire information indicating the storage destination of the image from the input device 32, and generate the access information A1 based on the acquired information. As an example, the generation unit 33 generates a two-dimensional barcode as the access information A1.

Next, in the terminal 3, a report 30a regarding the inspection is created by the creation unit 34 (S302). The report 30a includes a plurality of report items such as general findings and inspection results of each device. The creation unit 34 creates the report 30a using the access information A1 generated by the generation unit 33 in S301.

Next, in the terminal 3, the report 30a created by the creation unit 34 is output by the output unit 35 (S303). For example, in S303, the report 30a is printed on paper. In such a case, the access information A1 generated by the generation unit 33 is also printed on paper. As another example, the report 30a may be stored as electronic data. In such a case, the access information A1 is included in the electronic data.

When the operator finishes creating the report 30a, the operator reports the inspection to the administrator (S105). In S105, the worker hands the created report 30a to the administrator. If the report 30a is electronic data, the worker may send the report 30a by e-mail.

By using the report 30a received from the worker, the manager can check the state of the work performed in the inspection in an image. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the terminal 4 owned by the administrator.

The terminal 4 determines whether access information has been input (S401). If the administrator has received the paper report 30a in S105, the access information A1 is printed on the report 30a. If the access information A1 is a two-dimensional barcode, the administrator photographs the two-dimensional barcode with a camera 43 provided in the terminal 4. As a result, the determination in S401 is Yes.

If it is determined Yes in S401, the communication unit 44 determines whether communication with the server 2 is possible (S402). When communication between the terminal 4 and the server 2 is established, the determination in S402 is Yes. As a result, the terminal 4 can access, among the images stored in the storage unit 21, the images taken by the camera 18 when the elevator device 1 was inspected. In the following, this image will also be referred to as an "inspection image."

If the determination is Yes in S402, the display control unit 45 displays the inspection image on the display 41 (S403). The administrator can check the status of the work performed in the inspection using an image on the terminal 4.

In the example shown in this embodiment, access information A1 is attached to the inspection report 30a. The administrator who received the report 30a can access the image taken by the camera 18 during the inspection from the access information A1. Therefore, the administrator can check the inspection images according to his/her convenience and with simple operations.

In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the camera 18 does not take a picture during automatic driving. This is an example. Photographing by the camera 18 may be performed while automatic driving is being performed.

Next, an example of creating a report on recovery operations will be described. In the following, reports on recovery operations will be marked with the symbol 30b to distinguish them from other reports.

Figure 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the control device 16. In the control device 16, the operation control unit 51 performs automatic operation (S501). While automatic operation is being performed, the control device 16 determines whether or not an earthquake has occurred (S502). The elevator device 1 is equipped with a seismometer (not shown). When a specific signal is input from the seismometer to the control device 16, a Yes is determined in S502.

If the specific first condition is satisfied when the determination is Yes in S502, the operation control unit 51 performs controlled operation (S503). The first condition is a condition for starting controlled operation. The first condition is set in advance. As an example, if a signal indicating that acceleration of a specific level or higher is detected is input from the seismometer to the control device 16, and the car 11 is moving, the first condition is satisfied. In controlled operation, the car 11 stops at the landing on the nearest floor. When the car 11 stops at the landing, the door is opened.

If a specific second condition is satisfied after the car 11 stops due to an earthquake, the operation control unit 51 performs a recovery operation (S504). The second condition is a condition for starting recovery operation. The second condition is set in advance. As an example, if a signal indicating that an acceleration of a specific level or higher is detected is input from the seismometer to the control device 16, and the stopped car 11 is unmanned, the second condition is satisfied.

When the second condition is met, i.e., when recovery operation is started, the shooting control unit 52 outputs a signal to turn on switch 11a (S505). This turns on switch 11a and supplies power to camera 18. When power is supplied to camera 18, the camera 18 performs the operation shown in FIG. 4. That is, when recovery operation is started, shooting by camera 18 begins. Images captured by camera 18 while recovery operation is being performed are stored in the memory unit 21 of the server 2.

In the control device 16, the acquisition unit 53 acquires recovery data during recovery operation (S506). The recovery data is data necessary for the control device 16 to automatically determine whether recovery is possible. The control device 16 determines whether or not there is an abnormality based on the recovery data acquired in S506 (S507).

The abnormality detection unit 54 detects an abnormality in the device based on the recovery data. When the abnormality detection unit 54 detects an abnormality, the determination in S507 is Yes. If it is determined Yes in S507, the operation control unit 51 cancels the recovery operation (S508). Further, when the recovery operation is stopped, the photographing control unit 52 outputs a signal to turn off the switch 11a (S509). This turns off the switch 11a, and the photographing by the camera 18 ends.

When the recovery operation ends without the abnormality detection unit 54 detecting any abnormality (Yes in S510), the elevator device 1 is temporarily restored (S511). In the temporary restoration, the operation control unit 51 performs an operation in which the car 11 responds to registered calls in sequence. Further, in the case of temporary restoration, a specific display indicating that it is temporary restoration is displayed at the landing.

If S510 returns Yes, the image capture control unit 52 outputs a signal to turn off the switch 11a (S509). This turns off the switch 11a, and image capture by the camera 18 ends.

When a restoration operation is performed after an earthquake occurs, the worker creates a report 30b regarding the restoration operation using terminal 3. At this time, the operation shown in Figure 5 is performed on terminal 3.

For example, in the terminal 3, the generation unit 33 generates access information A2 (S301). The access information A2 is information for accessing the image captured by the camera 18 while the recovery operation is being performed, among the images stored in the memory unit 21. The generation unit 33 may obtain information indicating the storage destination of the image from the server 2, and generate the access information A2 based on the obtained information. The generation unit 33 may obtain information indicating the storage destination of the image from the input device 32, and generate the access information A2 based on the obtained information. As an example, the generation unit 33 generates a two-dimensional barcode as the access information A2.

Next, in the terminal 3, the creation unit 34 creates a report 30b regarding the recovery operation (S302). The creation unit 34 creates the report 30b using the access information A2 generated by the generation unit 33 in S301.

Next, in the terminal 3, the report 30b created by the creation unit 34 is output by the output unit 35 (S303). For example, in S303, the report 30b is printed on paper. In such a case, the access information A2 generated by the generation unit 33 is also printed on paper. As another example, the report 30b may be stored as electronic data. In such a case, the access information A2 is included in the electronic data.

After completing the creation of the report 30b, the operator reports the restoration operation to the administrator. In the report, the worker hands over the created report 30b to the administrator. If the report 30b is electronic data, the worker may send the report 30b by e-mail.

By using the report 30b received from the worker, the manager can check the image of the state inside the elevator shaft 13 at the time of the recovery operation. When the manager checks the image, the operation shown in Figure 6 is performed on the terminal 4.

For example, in terminal 4, it is determined whether access information has been input (S401). If the manager has received paper report 30b after recovery operation has been performed, access information A2 is printed on that report 30b. If the access information A2 is a two-dimensional barcode, the manager photographs the two-dimensional barcode with camera 43 provided in terminal 4. This results in a Yes determination in S401.

If S401 is judged as Yes, the communication unit 44 judges whether communication with the server 2 is possible (S402). If communication between the terminal 4 and the server 2 is established, S402 is judged as Yes. This allows the terminal 4 to access, from among the images stored in the memory unit 21, the images captured by the camera 18 when the elevator device 1 performed the recovery operation.

If S402 returns Yes, the display control unit 45 displays on the display 41 the image captured by the camera 18 when the elevator device 1 performs recovery operation (S403). The manager can check the image on the terminal 4 to see the status of each device after the earthquake.

In this example, if an abnormality in a certain device is detected during recovery operation, an image of the device may be displayed on the display 41 of the terminal 4 in S403. As another example, if an abnormality in a certain device is detected during recovery operation, an image of the device when the abnormality was detected and an image of the device when no abnormality was detected may be displayed on the display 41 of the terminal 4 in S403.

For example, the counterweight 12 is provided with a hoist wheel. The rope 14 is wound around the hoist wheel. If the rope 14 comes off the hoist wheel due to shaking caused by an earthquake, an abnormality in the hoist wheel is detected by the abnormality detection unit 54 during recovery operation. The hoist wheel is also photographed by the camera 18 until the recovery operation is stopped in S508.

In such a case, in S301, the generation unit 33 generates access information A3 for accessing the first image and the second image among the images stored in the memory unit 21. The first image is an image among the images stored in the memory unit 21 that was taken by the camera 18 when the recovery operation was being performed. The first image includes an image of the hoist in which an abnormality was detected during the recovery operation. In other words, the first image includes an image of the hoist 12a when the abnormality was detected. In contrast, the second image is an image among the images stored in the memory unit 21 that was taken by the camera 18 when an inspection was performed in the past. The inspection is, for example, an inspection that is performed periodically. The second image includes an image of the hoist when no abnormality was detected.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the display 41 of the terminal 4. FIG. 8 shows an example of an image displayed on the terminal 4 that accessed the server 2 from the access information A3. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the first image and the second image are displayed side by side on the display 41. Therefore, the administrator can check the equipment in which an abnormality has been detected during recovery operation while comparing the state in which the abnormality has occurred and the state before the abnormality occurred.

Embodiment 2.
In the system described in Patent Document 1, general users cannot view camera images. In this embodiment, an example will be described in which a general user can view a camera image by a simple operation while the elevator device 1 is being inspected. Note that in this embodiment, descriptions of the configurations and functions disclosed in Embodiment 1 will be omitted as appropriate.

Figure 9 is a diagram showing an example of an elevator system in embodiment 2. The elevator system shown in this embodiment further includes a user terminal 7 in addition to an elevator device 1, a server 2, an operator terminal 3, and an administrator terminal 4. As an example, the terminal 7 is a smartphone. The terminal 7 may also be a tablet-type terminal.

In the example shown in this embodiment, the elevator device 1 further includes a guide plate 8 and an access point 9. The guide plate 8 and the access point 9 are provided at the landing where the car 11 stops.

The guide board 8 is an example of a means for providing access information B1. The access information B1 is information for accessing information related to the elevator device 1. Hereinafter, the information related to the elevator device 1 is also referred to as "elevator information." For example, the elevator information includes information related to operation. The elevator information may also include information related to inspections. The elevator information may also include notices from the administrator. In the example shown in FIG. 9, a two-dimensional barcode is attached to the guide board 8 as the access information B1.

The access point 9 is used to connect the terminal 7 to the monitoring device 17.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the functions of the elevator system. In the example shown in FIG. 10, descriptions of the terminal 3, the terminal 4, and the control device 16 are omitted. The terminal 3, terminal 4, and control device 16 are the same as the example shown in FIG. 2. In addition to the storage section 21, the server 2 further includes a generation section 22 and a display control section 23. The terminal 7 includes a display 71, an input device 72, and a camera 73. The input device 72 is a device for a user to input information. The display device 71 and the input device 72 may be an integrated touch panel type device.

Below, the operation performed when a user arrives at the boarding area will be described in detail with reference to Figure 11. Figure 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of server 2.

The server 2 determines whether a terminal has accessed to request elevator information (S601). As described above, in the elevator device 1, a guide board 8 with access information B1 is provided at the landing. If the access information B1 is a two-dimensional barcode, a user who wishes to know the elevator information photographs the two-dimensional barcode with the camera 73 provided on the terminal 7. This causes the terminal 7 to access the server 2, and the result of S601 is determined as Yes.

If it is determined as Yes in S601, the server 2 determines whether or not the elevator device 1 is being inspected (S602). The determination in S602 is made based on information sent from the terminal 3 at the start of the inspection. As another example, the determination in S602 may be made based on a previously registered schedule.

If the determination in S602 is Yes, the generation unit 22 generates access information A4 (S603). Access information A4 is information for accessing images taken by camera 18. As an example, the access information A4 is information for accessing the latest image captured by the camera 18 among the images stored in the storage unit 21. The generation unit 22 may generate the access information A4 based on the access information B1 used when the terminal 7 accesses the server 2.

Next, the display control unit 23 causes the terminal 7 accessed from the access information B1 to display the elevator information (S604). At this time, if the access information A4 has been created in S603, the display control unit 23 causes the elevator information including the access information A4 to be displayed on the display 71 of the terminal 7. That is, if an inspection is being performed on the elevator device 1, the elevator information including the access information A4 is displayed on the display 71. For example, the access information A4 is displayed on the display 71 as a button labeled "Check image inside the elevator shaft."

On the other hand, if S602 returns No and access information A4 has not been created in S603, the display control unit 23 causes elevator information not including access information A4 to be displayed on the display 71 of the terminal 7 (S604). In other words, if inspection has not been performed on the elevator device 1, the elevator information displayed on the display 71 does not include access information A4.

If the answer is Yes in S602, then after S604, it is determined whether the button has been pressed (S605). If the answer is No in S602, then the answer is always No in S605. When the user presses the button displayed on the display 71, the answer is Yes in S605. If the answer is Yes in S605, the display control unit 23 displays the image captured by the camera 18 on the display 71.

If the elevator device 1 is being inspected, a display saying "Inspection in progress" is displayed at the landing. If the message "Inspection in progress" is displayed when the user arrives at the hall, the user can check the elevator information on the terminal 7 by accessing the server 2 from the access information B1. Furthermore, by pressing a button displayed on the display 71, the user can check the image of the worker performing the inspection on the terminal 7.

Note that when the determination in S605 is Yes, the display control unit 23 may cause the display 71 to display the live video being shot by the camera 18. In such a case, when the button displayed on the display 71 is pressed, the terminal 7 is connected to the monitoring device 17 via the access point 9, and the image taken by the camera 18 is transmitted via the monitoring device 17 and the access point 9. and is transmitted to terminal 7. As a result, the live video being captured by the camera 18 is displayed on the display 71 of the terminal 7. In this example, the user can see live video footage of the worker performing the inspection.

Figure 12 is a diagram showing an example of hardware resources of terminal 3. Terminal 3 has, as hardware resources, a processing circuit 80 including a processor 81 and a memory 82. The processing circuit 80 may include multiple processors 81. The processing circuit 80 may include multiple memories 82.

In the first and second embodiments, each unit indicated by reference numerals 33 to 35 indicates a function that the terminal 3 has. The functions of the parts indicated by reference numerals 33 to 35 can be realized by software written as a program, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. The program is stored in memory 82. The terminal 3 realizes the functions of each section indicated by reference numerals 33 to 35 by having the processor 81 execute a program stored in the memory 82. As the memory 82, a semiconductor memory or the like can be used.

Figure 13 is a diagram showing another example of hardware resources of terminal 3. In the example shown in Figure 13, terminal 3 has a processing circuit 80 including a processor 81, a memory 82, and dedicated hardware 83. Figure 13 shows an example in which some of the functions of terminal 3 are realized by dedicated hardware 83. All of the functions of terminal 3 may be realized by dedicated hardware 83. As dedicated hardware 83, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC, an FPGA, or a combination of these can be used.

The hardware resources of the terminal 4 are similar to the example shown in FIG. 12 or 13. The terminal 4 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The terminal 4 realizes the functions of each section indicated by reference numerals 44 to 45 by using a processor to execute a program stored in the memory. The terminal 4 may include a processor, a memory, and a processing circuit including dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the terminal 4 may be realized by dedicated hardware.

The hardware resources of the terminal 7 are similar to the example shown in FIG. 12 or 13. The terminal 7 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The terminal 7 realizes each of the above-mentioned functions by having a processor execute a program stored in the memory. The terminal 7 may include a processor, a memory, and a processing circuit including dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the terminal 7 may be realized by dedicated hardware.

The hardware resources of the server 2 are similar to the example shown in FIG. 12 or 13. The server 2 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The server 2 realizes the functions of each section indicated by reference numerals 22 to 23 by having a processor execute a program stored in a memory. The functions of the storage unit 21 are realized by memory. The server 2 may include a processor, a memory, and a processing circuit including dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the server 2 may be realized by dedicated hardware.

The hardware resources of the control device 16 are the same as the example shown in FIG. 12 or 13. The control device 16 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The control device 16 realizes the functions of each section indicated by reference numerals 51 to 54 by using a processor to execute a program stored in a memory. The control device 16 may include processing circuitry including a processor, memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the control device 16 may be realized by dedicated hardware.

The hardware resources of the monitoring device 17 are the same as the example shown in FIG. 12 or 13. The monitoring device 17 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The monitoring device 17 realizes the functions of the communication unit 62 by having a processor execute a program stored in a memory. The functions of the storage unit 61 are realized by memory. The monitoring device 17 may include a processor, a memory, and a processing circuit including dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the monitoring device 17 may be realized by dedicated hardware.

The present disclosure is applicable to systems including elevator equipment having a camera.

1 elevator device, 2 server, 3-4 terminal, 5-6 network, 7 terminal, 8 guide board, 9 access point, 11 cage, 11a switch, 12 counterweight, 12a hoist, 13 hoistway, 14 rope, 15 hoist, 16 control device, 17 monitoring device, 18 camera, 19 lamp, 21 memory unit, 22 generation unit, 23 display control unit, 30 report, 31 display, 32 input device, 33 generation unit, 34 creation unit, 35 output unit, 41 display, 42 input device, 43 camera, 44 communication unit, 45 display control unit, 51 operation control unit, 52 photography control unit, 53 acquisition unit, 54 abnormality detection unit, 61 memory unit, 62 Communication unit, 71 Display, 72 Input device, 73 Camera, 80 Processing circuit, 81 Processor, 82 Memory, 83 Dedicated hardware

Claims (8)

A car moving down the hoistway,
a camera provided in the cage;
storage means for storing images taken by the camera;
an operation control means that performs a recovery operation to determine whether or not recovery is possible when a specific condition is satisfied after the car stops due to an earthquake;
Generating means for generating access information for accessing a first image taken by the camera during the recovery operation among the images stored in the storage means;
creating means for creating a report regarding the recovery operation using the access information generated by the generating means;
Elevator system with. When an abnormality in the equipment is detected during the restoration operation, the generating means is configured to combine the first image and a second image taken by the camera during the inspection from among the images stored in the storage means. Generate access information for accessing and
the first image includes an image of the device,
The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the second image includes an image of the equipment. The elevator system according to claim 2 , wherein the first image and the second image are displayed side by side on a terminal accessed from the access information. A car moving through the elevator,
A camera provided in the car;
providing means for providing first access information for accessing elevator information, the first access information being provided at a landing where the car stops;
a generating means for generating second access information for accessing an image captured by the camera;
a display control means for displaying the elevator information including the second access information on a terminal accessed from the first access information when an inspection is being performed on an elevator device including the car;
Equipped with an elevator system. 5. The elevator system according to claim 4 , wherein if the elevator apparatus has not been inspected, the elevator information displayed on the terminal does not include the second access information. A car moving down the hoistway,
a camera provided in the cage;
storage means for storing images taken by the camera;
an operation control means that performs a recovery operation to determine whether or not recovery is possible when a specific condition is satisfied after the car stops due to an earthquake;
An apparatus for creating a report regarding the recovery operation when the conditions are met and the recovery operation is performed in an elevator system comprising:
Generating means for generating access information for accessing a first image taken by the camera during the recovery operation among the images stored in the storage means;
creating means for creating the report using the access information generated by the generating means;
A report generation device equipped with When an abnormality in the equipment is detected during the restoration operation, the generating means is configured to combine the first image and a second image taken by the camera during the inspection from among the images stored in the storage means. Generate access information for accessing and
the first image includes an image of the device,
The report creation device according to claim 6 , wherein the second image includes an image of the device. The report creation device according to claim 7 , wherein the first image and the second image are displayed side by side on a terminal accessed from the access information.

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