JPWO2018015993A1 - Unit for elevator hall operation panel, and elevator hall operation panel - Google Patents

Abstract

  Using the optical sensor (2) for detecting the position coordinates of an object approaching a plurality of characters or character strings arranged to designate the destination floor of the elevator, and the position coordinates of the object detected by the optical sensor (2) A display unit (3) for displaying the elevator car selected by the elevator group management control device (9) based on the identified destination floor;

Description

  The present invention relates to a unit for an elevator hall operation panel used by an elevator user, and an elevator hall operation panel.

  The elevator operation method includes a method in which a user designates a destination floor using an elevator hall operation panel installed at the elevator hall, and an elevator group management control device assigns the elevator based on the designation. . The elevator hall operation panel used in such a system needs to be configured so that the user can input the destination floor, and various systems are employed for the input. Thus, the configuration of the elevator hall operation panel is diversified.

  As a possible use of a diversifying elevator for a hall operation panel, Patent Document 1 discloses an information processing apparatus including a light detection unit and a virtual keyboard. The light detector detects infrared reflected light output from the infrared light emitting element and reflected by the human fingertip. The virtual keyboard extracts an input key corresponding to the position of the fingertip based on the reflected light detected by the light detection unit, and transmits the input key information indicated by the extracted input key to the computer.

JP 2006-195665 A

  In order to install the information processing apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1 at an elevator hall, it is necessary to always display a virtual keyboard, which has a problem in terms of cost. In addition, the information processing apparatus does not take into consideration the display of characters and the like, which is necessary when installed in an elevator hall.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be realized with a simple configuration and can secure a degree of design freedom. The purpose is to obtain a hall control panel.

  A unit for an elevator hall operating panel according to the present invention includes a light sensor for detecting position coordinates of an object approaching a plurality of characters or character strings arranged to designate a destination floor of the elevator, and a light sensor detects And a display unit for displaying the elevator car selected by the elevator group management control device based on the destination floor specified using the position coordinates of the object.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain an elevator landing operation panel unit and an elevator landing operation panel that can be realized with a simple configuration and can ensure the degree of freedom of design.

It is a perspective view of a unit for an elevator hall operating panel. It is a block diagram of the unit for elevator hall operation panels. It is a perspective view which shows the state which attached the unit to the character arrangement | positioning surface. It is a front view which shows the state which attached the unit to the character arrangement | positioning surface. It is a side view which shows the state which attached the unit to the character arrangement | positioning surface. It is a bottom view which shows the state which attached the unit to the character arrangement | positioning surface. 5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating a hardware configuration example of a unit. It is a flowchart which shows the process of a unit. It is a figure which shows the state which attached the hall operation panel of the elevator to the wall surface of the elevator hall. It is explanatory drawing of the method of attaching a unit to an operation panel. It is explanatory drawing of the method of attaching the elevator hall operation panel to the wall surface of an elevator hall.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
Hereinafter, in order to describe the present invention in more detail, modes for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a unit 1 for an elevator hall operating panel according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the unit 1. The unit 1 includes an optical sensor 2, a display unit 3, a storage unit 4, a determination unit 5, a communication unit 6, and a housing 7. The housing 7 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. One surface of the housing 7 is an attachment surface to the character arrangement surface 10 that is separate from the housing 7. The display unit 3 is formed on the facing surface of the housing 7 that faces the mounting surface. In addition, the optical sensor 2 is attached to one of the attachment surface of the housing 7 and a surface other than the opposing surface of the attachment surface.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the unit 1 is attached to the character arrangement surface 10. The character arrangement surface 10 is formed on the wall surface of the elevator hall on each floor of the building, for example. A plurality of characters or character strings for designating the destination floor of the elevator are arranged on the character arrangement surface 10.

  The optical sensor 2 is composed of, for example, an optical sensor such as an infrared sensor, and detects the position coordinates of an object such as a user's finger approaching the character arrangement surface 10.

  Detection of position coordinates of an object or the like by the optical sensor 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C. FIG. 4A is a front view of the elevator hall operation panel unit 1 attached to the character arrangement surface 10. FIG. 4B is a side view of the same. FIG. 4C is a bottom view of the same. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4C, the optical sensor 2 is attached to the lower surface of the casing 7 of the unit 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, the center of the light emitting surface of the optical sensor 2 is defined as O. A plane passing through the center O and perpendicular to the character arrangement plane 10 is denoted by S. An object such as a user's finger detected by the optical sensor 2 is T. The optical sensor 2 measures the distance d from the center O to the object T. The optical sensor 2 is a plane including a line segment connecting the center O and the object T, and a plane perpendicular to the character arrangement plane 10 is defined as W, and an angle θ formed by the plane W with respect to the plane S is measured. The optical sensor 2 outputs the detected distance d and angle θ to the determination unit 5 as position coordinates.

  The storage unit 4 associates information (hereinafter referred to as position coordinate information) in which a plurality of characters or character strings arranged on the character arrangement surface 10 and position coordinates of the plurality of characters or character strings are associated with each other. Remember. Here, if the position coordinates of an arbitrary character is X, X is, for example, a plane including a distance from the center O to the character and a line segment connecting the center O and the character with respect to the character arrangement surface 10. The perpendicular surface is formed of an angle θ made with respect to the surface S. However, the position coordinates are not limited to points, but are values having a width according to the font size of each character. Further, the position coordinate information stored in the storage unit 4 can be rewritten in accordance with the change in the arrangement of characters or character strings on the character arrangement surface 10. The rewriting is performed, for example, by wireless communication with an external terminal that stores position coordinate information after the arrangement of characters or character strings is changed.

  The determination unit 5 compares the position coordinates of the object detected by the optical sensor 2 with the position coordinates of a plurality of characters or character strings stored in the storage unit 3, and which character or character string is designated by the object. It is determined. The determination unit 4 outputs the destination floor indicated by the character or character string determined to be designated as input operation information to the communication unit 6. Further, the determination unit 4 may output the input operation information to the display unit 3 in addition to the communication unit 6.

  The communication unit 6 communicates with an external elevator group management control device 9. The communication unit 6 transmits the input operation information acquired from the determination unit 5 to the group management control device 9. Based on the input operation information received from the communication unit 6, the group management control device 9 determines which elevator is to be assigned to the destination among the plurality of elevators, and uses the determination result as elevator car information, in the communication unit 6. Send to. For example, when the group management control device 9 determines that there are two elevators, ie, No. A and No. B, and assigns No. A, the group management control device 9 transmits the determination result to the communication unit 6 as No. machine information. The communication unit 6 outputs the received number information to the display unit 3.

  The display unit 3 displays the elevator number selected by the group management control device 9 based on the number information acquired from the communication unit 6. Here, the display part 3 may display a destination floor based on the input operation information acquired from the determination part 5 with the said number machine. FIG. 3 shows an example of display on the display unit 3.

  Next, a hardware configuration example of the unit 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B. Each function of the determination unit 5, the communication unit 6, and the display unit 3 of the unit 1 is realized by a processing circuit. The processing circuit may be dedicated hardware or a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that executes a program stored in a memory. The CPU is also called a central processing unit, a processing unit, an arithmetic unit, a microprocessor, a microcomputer, a processor, and a DSP (Digital Signal Processor).

  FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example when the functions of the determination unit 5, the communication unit 6, and the display unit 3 of the unit 1 are realized by a processing circuit 100 that is dedicated hardware. The processing circuit 100 corresponds to, for example, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), or a combination thereof. . The functions of the determination unit 5, the communication unit 6, and the display unit 3 may be realized by combining separate processing circuits 100, or the functions of these units may be realized by a single processing circuit 100.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example when the functions of the determination unit 5, the communication unit 6, and the display unit 3 of the unit 1 are realized by the CPU 102 that executes a program stored in the memory 101. The memory 101 may constitute the storage unit 4. In this case, the functions of the determination unit 5, the communication unit 6, and the display unit 3 are realized by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. Software and firmware are described as programs and stored in the memory 101. The CPU 102 implements the functions of the determination unit 5, the communication unit 6, and the display unit 3 by reading and executing a program stored in the memory 101. That is, the unit 1 has a memory 101 for storing a program or the like in which steps ST1 to ST6 shown in the flowchart of FIG. In addition, it can be said that these programs cause the computer to execute the procedure or method of each unit of the determination unit 5, the communication unit 6, and the display unit 3. Here, the memory 101 is, for example, a nonvolatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as a RAM, a ROM, a flash memory, an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM), a magnetic disk, a flexible disk, an optical disk, A compact disc, a mini disc, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), and the like are applicable.

  A plurality of characters or character strings for designating the destination floor of the elevator are arranged on the character arrangement surface 10. FIG. 3 shows an example of the arrangement. The characters are not limited to characters, but include numbers and symbols. Further, the arrangement of the plurality of characters or character strings is not limited to the arrangement shown in FIG. 3, and can be selected within a range that can be recognized by the user. Further, for the formation of the plurality of characters or character strings, it is possible to select a method such as printing, laser marking, uneven processing, and the like, and it is possible to select a method with consideration for design properties.

  For example, a character string such as “RESTAURANT”, “LOBBY”, “PARKING”, or the like is displayed on the main floor designating portion 11 of the character arrangement surface 10. The main floor is, for example, a floor where facilities and the like with many users exist, and for the main floor, a character string indicating a facility or the like provided on the floor is arranged.

  Numbers 0 to 9 are arranged in the floor designating part 12 of the character arrangement surface 10. Further, a letter “B” may be arranged when there is an underground floor, and a letter “R” may be arranged when there is a rooftop floor.

Next, an example of processing by the unit 1 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, the determination unit 5 acquires the position coordinates of an object such as a user's finger that has approached the character placement surface 10 from the optical sensor 2 (step ST1). Next, the determination unit 5 compares the position coordinates of the object detected by the optical sensor 2 with the position coordinates of a plurality of characters or character strings stored in the storage unit 3, and determines the plurality of characters or character strings. Among them, it is determined which character or character string is designated by the object (step ST2). Next, the determination unit 5 outputs the destination floor indicated by the character or character string determined to be designated to the communication unit 6 as input operation information (step ST3). Next, the communication unit 6 transmits the input operation information acquired from the determination unit 5 to the group management control device 9 (step ST4). Next, the communication unit 6 is a determination result in which the group management control device 9 determines which of the plurality of elevators is assigned to the destination based on the input operation information received from the communication unit 6. The elevator car information is received (step ST5). Next, the communication unit 6 outputs the received number information to the display unit 3 (step ST6). Next, the display unit 3 displays the elevator number selected by the group management control device 9 based on the number information acquired from the communication unit 6 (step ST7).

  Moreover, the determination part 5 acquired the position coordinate of objects, such as a user's finger | toe which approached the character arrangement | positioning surface 10, within the fixed time from the optical sensor 2, when installing in the building where the number of floors is 10 floors or more. It is determined whether or not. For example, the determination unit 5 acquires the position coordinates of an object such as a user's finger that has approached the character placement surface 10 within a certain time from the optical sensor 2 twice, and “2” and “0” are designated respectively. If it is determined that it has been performed, “20” is output to the communication unit 6 as input operation information.

  In the above description, the case where the main floor designation unit 11 and the floor designation unit 12 of the character arrangement surface 10 are arranged in the lower part of the casing 7 of the unit 1 has been described (FIG. 3 and the like). However, the arrangement is not limited to this, and may be arranged on the upper part or the side part of the casing 7 of the unit 1. In that case, the optical sensor 2 may be attached to the upper surface or the side surface of the housing 7 so as to detect an object such as a user's finger.

  Moreover, the case where the character arrangement | positioning surface 10 is formed in the wall surface of the elevator hall, for example was demonstrated above. Below, the board-like operation panel 20 which has the character arrangement | positioning surface 10 is provided, and the elevator landing operation panel 30 with which the unit 1 and the operation panel 20 were united is demonstrated. FIG. 7 is a view showing a state where the elevator hall operation panel 30 is attached to the wall surface 100 of the elevator hall.

  As a material for the operation panel 20, a material that is not generally used as a material for the operation panel 20, such as glass, metal, stone, or the like, can be selected.

  The elevator hall operation panel 30 is mounted by bringing the mounting surface of the casing 7 of the unit 1 into contact with the surface of the operation panel 20 on which the character arrangement surface 10 is formed. As shown in FIG. 8, the unit 1 may be configured to be separable, and the operation panel 20 may be attached to the operation panel 20 so as to be sandwiched from the front and the back.

  A method for attaching the elevator hall operation panel 30 to the wall surface 100 of the elevator hall will be described with reference to FIG. A mounting bracket 8 is used for the mounting. First, the mounting bracket 8 is inserted into the bracket insertion hole 1 a formed on the mounting surface side of the unit 1. Next, the mounting bracket 8 to which the unit 1 is connected is fixed to the wall surface 100 with screws. As a result, the elevator hall operating panel 30 is fixed to the wall surface 100. The leg 31 may be provided at the lower part of the operation panel 20 on the mounting surface side. The legs 31 support the operation panel 20 in a stable manner so as not to be cantilevered. The leg 31 formed in a convex shape may be in contact with the wall surface 100 as it is, or may be fitted with a recess provided in the wall surface 100.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the optical sensor 2 that detects the position coordinates of an object that approaches a plurality of characters or character strings arranged to designate the destination floor of the elevator, and the optical sensor 2 include Based on the destination floor specified using the position coordinates of the detected object, the elevator group management control device 9 is provided with the display unit 3 for displaying the elevator car selected, which is realized with a simple configuration. It is possible to obtain the elevator hall operation panel unit 1 and the elevator hall operation panel 30 that can secure the degree of freedom of design.

  Further, according to the elevator hall operation panel unit 1 and the elevator hall operation panel 30 according to the first embodiment, the user recognizes a plurality of character strings or character string arrangements on the character arrangement surface 10. Can be selected within the range of possible. Moreover, when forming the said several character string or character string, the construction method in consideration of the designability can be selected.

  In addition, according to the elevator hall operation panel 30 according to the first embodiment, a material that is generally not used as the material of the operation panel 20 such as glass, metal, stone, or the like can be selected.

  Further, according to the elevator hall operating panel unit 1 and the elevator hall operating panel 30 according to the first embodiment, the position coordinates stored in the storage unit 4 with respect to the change in the specifications of the character arrangement surface 10. This can be done by rewriting the information.

  Further, according to the elevator hall operation panel unit 1 and the elevator hall operation panel 30 according to the first embodiment, the number of parts can be reduced as compared with the conventional elevator hall operation panel. Thereby, the failure occurrence rate can be suppressed.

  Further, according to the elevator hall operation panel unit 1 according to the first embodiment, there is no need to provide the operation panel 20, and the number of parts can be reduced.

  In the present invention, within the scope of the invention, any component in the embodiment can be modified or any component can be omitted in the embodiment.

  A unit for an elevator hall operating panel according to the present invention includes an optical sensor that is arranged to designate a destination floor of an elevator, detects a position coordinate of an object that approaches a plurality of characters or character strings, and an optical sensor includes: Since the elevator group management control device includes a display unit that displays the elevator unit selected based on the destination floor specified using the position coordinates of the detected object, the design can be realized with a simple configuration and the design It is suitable for installation at the elevator hall.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Unit for elevator hall operation panels, 1a Bracket insertion hole, 2 Optical sensor, 3 Display part, 4 Memory | storage part, 5 Judgment part, 6 Communication part, 7 Housing | casing, 8 Mounting bracket, 9 Group management control apparatus, 10 Character arrangement surface, 11 main floor designation part, 12 floor number designation part, 20 operation panel, 30 elevator hall operation panel, 31 legs, 100 elevator hall wall.

Claims (5)

An optical sensor for detecting a position coordinate of an object approaching a plurality of characters or character strings arranged to designate a destination floor of an elevator;
And a display unit for displaying an elevator number selected by the elevator group management control device based on a destination floor specified using the position coordinates of the object detected by the light sensor. unit. A storage unit that stores the plurality of characters or character strings arranged on the character arrangement surface and the position coordinates of the plurality of characters or character strings in association with each other;
The position coordinates of the object detected by the optical sensor are compared with the position coordinates of the plurality of characters or character strings stored in the storage unit, and which character or character among the plurality of characters or character strings is compared. A unit for an elevator hall operation panel according to claim 1, further comprising: a determination unit that determines whether a row is designated by the object. Further provided with a rectangular parallelepiped housing,
One surface of the housing is a mounting surface to the character arrangement surface separate from the housing,
The display portion is provided on a facing surface facing the mounting surface,
The unit for an elevator hall operating panel according to claim 1, wherein the optical sensor is provided on one of surfaces other than the mounting surface and the facing surface. The said display part displays the said destination floor with the said number machine. The unit for the elevator operating panels of the elevator of Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned.   An elevator hall operation panel comprising: the elevator hall operation panel unit according to claim 2; and a plate-like operation panel having the character arrangement surface.

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