JPH02117578A - Individualizing terminal device for elevator - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable specification matching TPO of an elevator system to be set according to his own preference and experience even when an elevator managing worker is not experienced by providing an input means, a display means, a means to communicate with an elevator system, and a control means to control the above means. CONSTITUTION:A plurality of specifications prepared according to a given rule in relation to each of a plurality of object devices related with each other regarding an elevator system responding to an event are disclosed by a display means 20D. A plurality of conditions on which the specification is effective are disclosed according to a second given rule. Through control of an input means 20S according to a third given rule, combination of a plurality of specifications of a plurality of devices related to each other regarding an elevator system responding to an event and a plurality of conditions on which a plurality of the specifications are effective is set.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an elevator operation terminal, and particularly to an elevator operation terminal that can access a common database and is suitable for use by elevator managers and front desks. Individualized terminal device (hereinafter abbreviated as UCB).

UCB: User Command Board).

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, the idea that a manager sets the specifications of an elevator system is described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 48364/1989, an elevator event reservation (reservation for priority service or intensive service for a specific floor) system. Also, depending on the length of the waiting time, the guidance content will be changed (when it is long: "
Please wait for a while, I will be arriving soon.'') This is stated in Special Publication No. 6222 of 1973.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

The above conventional technology is a fixed specification based on a meeting between the manufacturer and the customer at the time of delivery or modification, and the conditions for the specification to be valid are also usually set in advance, and even if they can be changed, they cannot be changed after the fact. Remodeling is usually difficult.

In recent years, elevator systems have become
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AREA NETIJORK), and if you can connect to a LAN, you can easily access devices connected to the LAN and a common database. At the same time, control devices connected to LANs have become microcomputers, programs have been built into removable storage devices, and display devices have become more flexible in terms of expression, such as LED displays and plasma displays.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a personalized terminal device (UCB) for elevators that allows even inexperienced elevator managers to set specifications that match the TPO of the elevator system according to their own preferences and experience. is to provide.

[Means to solve the problem]

The above purpose is to be able to respond to customers' diverse requests and individualities, and to be able to respond flexibly to changes in individuality, it is necessary to have a corresponding mechanism on both the elevator system side and the elevator personalization terminal device side. There is.

In addition, since the operation specifications and notification specifications of the elevator system are selected, there is no contradiction based on the manufacturer's expert knowledge, and it is desirable in terms of elevator operation performance and passenger usability. - It is essential to disclose a menu that can accommodate the individuality of the manager).

Furthermore, in order to anticipate changes in elevator systems as they change, we will collect data on usage, etc., expand the manufacturer's knowledge as an expert, and disclose timely update menus. This is achieved by

[Effect]

Use the guided access function to help customers select elevator system specifications (operating specifications, notification specifications, etc.). First, in order to help people understand the elevator system and how passengers interact with it, we define events (states where it is considered appropriate to change the M-transfer or display specifications, or situations where changes are made forcibly), and define events. and related information (passenger psychology, etc.) will be displayed on the UC13 screen to ensure understanding.

Next, in response to the event, a plurality of combinations of specifications of related objects related to the elevator system and conditions for validating the specifications are disclosed, and can be selected according to the customer's input.

When it comes to specifications, examples should be shown as much as possible, and customers should either create their own or prepare small units (single functions, patterns, etc.) so that customers can create a wide variety of specifications. Basically, we will disclose combinations that are consistent, but if a contradictory selection is made, we will notify you that it is a contradictory selection (setting).
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically explaining an example of use and a place of use of an elevator personalized terminal device 10U (hereinafter referred to as a user command board and abbreviated as UCB) of the present invention. Since ucnlou can be connected to the elevator system, it can be used anywhere as long as it can be connected directly or indirectly (for example, IOU θ) to the bus transmission line L17. The uses of 10U* to 10UIO are as follows.

10UI: For example, for the first group (low-rise service) elevator, such as the monitoring room 32a.

10U2: Cases installed in the same monitoring room 32a, for example, for the second group (high-rise service), for elevators, (
(elevator monitor, selection of elevator operating specifications, etc.) 100a: A case installed in another location of the building 30, for example, a reception (or office) 32b.

(For event reservations and remote calling of elevators) 10Ua: Case connected at the landing. (For control of port-type call registration device, hall display device DIFlb, and hall security system) 10UI: A case where it is connected within the trunk. (Substitute for driving panel, for controlling car circle indicators DIO and Dll, for in-car security system) 10Ue: Case connected at the top (or bottom) of the car. (For example, for supporting maintenance and inspection, changing control constants of the door driving device 12, etc.) 10U7: Case connected in the machine room. (Monitoring of each device, for example, unmanaged device, collection of fact-finding data of elevator system, etc.) 100a: Case installed at the entrance/exit 31 of the building 30.

(Entrance/exit security system, etc.) 10Ue: A case where the elevator comprehensive monitoring center (maintenance company, etc.) is connected via a public line, etc. (For collection of elevator data, manager data, equipment usage data, etc., remote selection of operating specifications, and single-screen e-mail communication with the manager) 10 UIO: Portable example (for sales support, maintenance personnel.

(For on-site work support for inspection personnel) Other uses are diverse.

Figure 2 shows the relationship between the UCB and the elevator system of the present invention and shows the overall configuration. This shows a case in which the invention is applied to an elevator control device (host).
1 is ■/○ transmission control device! Input/output terminal devices (hereinafter abbreviated as terminals) 4a, 4b connected to 2 and further installed on each floor or level and inside the car operation panel.

19a, 19b, 6, 13 and bus (serial data transmission line)
3a and 3b.

The I10 transmission control device 2 is connected to each terminal 4a, 4b.

19a, 19b, and 6.13 are polled one after another, and information specific to each floor, such as call buttons and corresponding lights, is exchanged.

A terminal 4a has the role of each floor station.

4b is connected to hall operation panels 58 to 5c.

Then, each terminal 4a, 4b detects whether or not the call button has been pressed, and when polled for the result,
and 3b to the I10 transmission controller 2, and the data is serially transmitted to the I10 transmission controller 2 through the
- to the elevator control device 1 or elevator group management control device (not shown).

Next, the host 1 performs a registration process for car calls and hall calls, transmits information to each terminal 4a and 4b through the above-mentioned reverse route, and controls the lighting of the response lights of the hall operation panels 5a to 5c.

As mentioned above, the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 shows the case of an elevator that serves a total of nine floors, from the first basement floor (Bll'') to the eighth floor (8F) above ground. (However, the 3rd floor and above are not shown.) In addition, in this embodiment, the 81st floor is equipped with a parking switch (PAK) 16 and an information display DV that can indicate full occupancy.
An indicator 7a whose light source is an LED with a is located at the top of the elevator hall. These devices are connected to an input/output terminal device 4a for BIF, and input/output is controlled.

By the way, the first floor is a lobby with many users. Therefore, information equipment [D
IFla, DIFlb, and a voice guidance speaker 15 are provided. What is service information?

For example, a fixed display, a flicker display, or a fluid display can be performed simultaneously with audio.

Further, an operation panel (hereinafter abbreviated as a boat-type indicator) 5b is provided for directly registering the destination floor at the platform and indicating the position of the leading elevator car.

Note that the audio reproduction circuit is built into the information terminal device 19a.

On the other hand, since the second and third floors are general floors, the information display 8a
Usually only the location and direction of service are displayed.

The terminal 6 inside the car uses a medium-sized terminal device with many input/output points, and in addition to the car call and close button (CLO8E), it also handles automatic (AUT-0), manual, and normal (NORMAL) signals. , and incorporates signals such as car weight detection and landing level.

The information terminal device 19b is configured to drive a service information display panel DIO, which can also display service information, in the car upper part, and an area sensor 14 that detects the number of passengers. In addition, EL and 3-color LE installed on the top of the operation panel.
Information device [11D11
As shown in FIG. 16, area sensors 14.
It is also conceivable that the voice guidance speaker 15 is integrated. The image input data from the area sensor 14 is transmitted to the elevator connected to the bus via the transmission path L17.
The personalization terminal device 10U can serve as a monitor and receive images.

On the other hand, the terminal 13 on the car does not have as many interfaces with the outside as the medium-sized terminal 6, but it does not have as many interfaces with the outside as the medium-sized terminal 6.
It is necessary to be able to receive a large number of control parameters and the like from the host 1 for outputting the closing control command L4 and the brake signal L2.

In this terminal 13, the opening command is on line LL, the signal from the passenger detection device 12 using a photoelectric device or an ultrasonic sensor is on line L5, and the door opening/closing speed and position is on line L3.
So, by incorporating each of them, it is possible to perform not only simple input/output circuit control but also door opening/closing control.
It has become a multi-functional terminal.

The host (elevator control device) 1 includes a group management control panel,
A bus connection is made by a transmission line L17 via a network transmission control device 17 to a maintenance device, a monitoring panel, a terminal device for a remote monitoring system, and a personalization terminal device 10U for an elevator used for an information input/registration control system. be done. This makes it easy to set up a group management system.

As described above, by using the information terminal device 19, it is possible to transmit image data inputted from the area sensor 14 or the ITV camera, determine the importance of the image data, efficiently, and efficiently. Image transmission can be performed using the same transmission path as 17. In addition, this image data can be used for elevator control and situation monitoring, detecting the degree of congestion in the car and waiting customers in the hall, and performing optimal call allocation control.

Of course, it also helps prevent crime in buildings and elevators, and improves customer safety and service.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the UCB.

The framework is as follows, and the control means 20C is a so-called microcomputer-like means that realizes specific functions such as general control of other means and a drawing function. A communication means 2OL for connection with the elevator system 40, a display means 20D typified by a CRT, a plasma display, etc., for transmitting instructions to change the screen of the display means 20D and the intention of the user to the elevator system. The input means 2O3, typified by keys, etc., and the storage means 20M for storing programs, collected data, image data, etc., are the minimum configuration means of the UCB.

Next, a clock means 20T used for scheduling messages for display devices, alarm means 2OA such as a buzzer or voice synthesizer for notifying users of emergencies, etc., input/output interface means 20I for connection with other devices, These are connected by a bus 20B.

FIG. 4 shows the flow when the UCB user selects the specifications (notification mode) of the auditory sign and visual sign of his/her preference from the UCB, together with the conditions under which these specifications are valid. (See FIGS. 5 and 6) From the UCB general menu screen (see FIG. 8), select "Set notification menu for each event (status)" (menu not shown on the general menu screen). (Block Boo) Next, ask if the customer has given an instruction to update the menu (BO5) If there is an instruction, disclose the menu prepared for the first stage (B15), but if there is no instruction, Disclose the current menu that comprehensively evaluates the elevator system, including the environment (for example, usage period, familiarity, amount of traffic demand, etc.).

(BIO) As described above, the user selects the auditory sign after grasping the content of the event. For example, A in FIG. 5(a),
Event 1. When the number of users is low (traffic demand is low), 1 melody is displayed as shown on the right, but by pressing the ◇ key, 2 mute kon 3 and BGMal melody are displayed repeatedly, so the user can select the desired one. By the way, the desired menu can be selected using the O key.

If the auditory sign selection specifications, auditory sign, and conditions are linked, they are automatically set as linked and proceed to the next event. (B30→B50) If not linked, select the auditory sign (B35). Check whether there is a contradiction with the auditory sign (B40) If there is a contradiction, notify the customer of the contradiction in (B45) and prompt him or her to reselect the auditory sign. When the selection of the auditory sign is completed, conditions are selected at (B50) and the selection for one event is completed.

Figures 5 (a) to (e) and Figures 6 (d) to (e) are A,
B, auditory signs, and C0 corresponding to events (amount of traffic demand, various states from passenger appearance to service completion, etc.)
An example of what is displayed on the UCB is shown, including the auditory sign, the D8 condition, and, in the case of FIG. 6, one passenger's psychology.

The menu and conditions are shown in Figure 5 (b) to (e) and Figure 6 (b).
As shown in ~(e), there are many types available, and auditory signs can be a combination of a buzzer and voice guidance, or a combination of a lantern and a high-performance display (display of two characters and shapes). .

FIG. 7 shows a multidimensional space filled with factors that affect the content and conditions of notification. In the examples shown in Figures 5 and 6, mainly (a
) Elevator usage status, (b) elevator system status, (e) floor (n) traffic demand (m) as examples for the time axis.

User event a in FIG. 5(a) A8 is also typical of the preferences of the owner and manager in FIG.

Figure 8 shows an example of the menu selection on the user command board (UCB). ..., and press the O key when pointing to the time. ZZ indicates the current time, and ◇ indicates the dispatch time zone. If you press the O key in this state, Figure 9 will appear.

FIG. 9 is an example of setting the dispatch time period. As explained on the right, key operations are performed to set the dispatch start time and dispatch end time. The guide at the bottom right shows the recommended time period based on current data. The customer uses this value as a reference and sets the dispatch time by taking into consideration the building situation. In addition, as shown in the notice on the upper right, if a customer makes an abnormal setting (such as a reversed time or an abnormally narrow time range), the customer will be informed of this and encouraged to make a new choice. .

As part of the individualization of the elevator system, Figure 10 shows a button ( For example, we will show an example in which a plant (referred to as a young leaf button) is installed.

Figure 10 (a-1) and (a-2) are examples in which young leaves buttons are placed side by side with general buttons (b-1) and (b-2) are examples of young leaves drawn on a high-performance display for beginners. This is an example of a landing button.

When the Wakaba button is pressed, the notification specifications and operation specifications can be changed.
It is intended for beginners. (As shown in Fig. 6, control is carried out by giving detailed notifications, e.g. by lengthening the door time).

The selection of these specifications, the display form and timing of young leaves can be made from the UCB.

FIG. 11 is an example of selecting operation specifications from UCB.

Here, the operation is referred to as a "missed rescue operation."

(a) explains the situation, (b) explains the series of actions, (C
) shows the processing flow of rescue operation, and (d) shows the screen for selecting driving specifications by UCB.

The twelfth @(a) to (h) are examples in which horizontal traffic flow is controlled by selecting display specifications and driving specifications.

If the main traffic is from the south exit, as in (a), or if the north exit is blocked (arnibu arrangement), passengers will be clustered together as shown by the broken line, resulting in a situation where the elevator cannot be used effectively. There is. This is often seen when an office building is dispatched, and passengers arriving at the platform stop near the entrance (in this case, the south exit) in order to determine which elevator will arrive first and depart first. As a result, the entrance becomes blocked and people who arrive later are unable to use the elevator immediately. This controls the elevator (e)
This is thought to be a kind of problem with the evaluation assignment service and the method of arbitrarily selecting the first elevator as shown in Figure 1. Many people board elevators near the entrance, and fewer people board elevators farther from the entrance. However, the out-of-order arrival order and imbalance in transportation volume will become worse. Therefore, (e) the vehicle is switched to the dispatch service under predetermined conditions as shown in the figure, and (c) the vehicle is started starting from the back as shown on the right side of the figure. By continuing this rule, it becomes possible to maintain a balance in transportation volume and regularity in the order of arrival and departure. In order to be even more thorough...
If you frame it (project it on the floor as shown in (f)) and place it inside the frame, you can shorten the boarding time. (b)
(c) is an example showing the departure order. (d) is an example of the display inside the hall and the car, (b) is an example of the display at the landing entrance (DIFD)
This is a display example (DIFG) before going to the hall. The figure (f) shows an example of using a projector, such as Pro, to specify the waiting position of passengers and the number of people who can board the train.

(g) Figure shows a laser application. (h) Figure shows UCB as a remote driver.While the manager monitors the current situation at the hall, the operator selects an appropriate operating specification from among the recommended operating specifications for the elevator system. This is an example of a screen for selecting something.

FIG. 13 is an example of carpool driving in the order of call occurrence, which is effective at the start of lunch, etc. The elevator picks up waiting passengers in the order they are called, regardless of the direction of operation or the destination floor, and when the elevator is full, it goes straight to the dining room (first floor).

Select the conditions for acceptance or rejection of the actual operation from the UCB.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention, prepared notification specifications, operating specifications, and conditions for realizing the specifications can be selected in response to an event, taking into consideration the operating performance of the elevator system, the usability of passengers, and the individuality of the customer (manager). It has the effect of individualizing the system.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a personalized terminal device (UC) for elevators according to the present invention.
B) Usage example, explanatory diagram of usage location, Figure 2 is an overall diagram showing the relationship between the elevator system and UCB, Figure 3 is UC
A schematic block diagram showing the hardware configuration of B, Figure 4 is the flow of notification menu settings for each event, and Figure 5 (a
)~(e). Figures 6 (,) to (e) are examples of UCB screens for setting notification menus for each event and explanatory diagrams of the screens. Figure 7 is a diagram showing factors that affect notification contents and conditions. Figure 8 is the UCB menu screen. For example, Figure 9 is an example of setting the dispatch time at UCB,
Figure 0 is an example of a landing button for beginners, Figure 11 is an example of missed rescue operation, Figures 12 (a) to (h) are examples of horizontal traffic flow control by notification and control and the relationship between UCB, and Figure 13. The figure shows an example of shared driving in the order of call occurrence. 1... Elevator control device, 2... I10 transmission control head, 3... Bus, 4... Floor input/output terminal device, 5
...Hall call registration device (including boat type), 6...
In-car input/output terminal device, 7... Hall indicator, 8...
Digital indicator, 9...Driving panel, IOU...Elevator individualization terminal device, 11...Door drive II! I.J.
Device, 12... Passenger detection device, 13... Car manager output terminal device, 14... Area sensor, 15... Speaker, 16... Parking switch, 17... Network control device. 19... Information terminal device, 2OA... Aler-15 means, 20C... Control means, 20D... Display means, 20
I... Input/output interface means, 20L... Communication means, 20M... Storage means, 20S... Input means, 20T... Clock means, 30... Building, 31...
Entrance/exit, 32a... Monitoring room, etc., 32b... Reception/
Offices, etc., 40... Elevator system, 41.
・・Elevator - Comprehensive Monitoring Center, DIFlb...
Information device, DlO...Service information display panel, Dll...Car information, L
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Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A multifunctional elevator operation terminal device that can be connected to an elevator system and can exchange data with the elevator system, which comprises an input means, a display means, and a communication means with the elevator system; control means for controlling them, the display means discloses a plurality of specifications created in accordance with a first predetermined rule for each of a plurality of interrelated target devices regarding events related to the elevator system; A second predetermined rule discloses a plurality of conditions that make the event valid, and by operating an input means according to a third predetermined rule, a plurality of specifications of a plurality of related devices related to the elevator system in response to the event and the plurality of specifications are disclosed. A personalization terminal device for an elevator, characterized in that a combination of multiple conditions to be made valid is set. 2. The event described in claim 1 is a characteristic item of how the elevator system interacts with passengers, and the related objects related to the elevator system corresponding to each event are the events provided by the elevator system for passengers. 1. A personalized terminal device for an elevator, which is an auditory sign, a visual sign, and an elevator control device, and the specifications are the notification contents of the sign and the control mode of the elevator. 3. The user of the terminal device registers the event as the event described in claim 1, and registers the specifications of multiple related objects related to the elevator system related to the event and the combination of conditions for validating the specifications. Characteristic personalized terminal device for elevators.