TW202334024A - System and method for controlling elevator equipped with automated external defibrillator - Google Patents

Abstract

A system and method for controlling an elevator equipped with an automatic external defibrillator (AED). The method includes determination of an elevator controlling device in response to a signal triggered by an AED calling device under the condition that whether the elevator is in motion. When the elevator is not in motion, the elevator controlling device issues a direct arrival instruction and sends the elevator directly to the floor where the AED calling signal is triggered. When the elevator is in motion, the elevator controlling device issues a priority instruction and sends the elevator to the default floor and then to the floor where the AED calling signal is triggered. After the AED is taken out, the elevator resumes its original operation.

Description

Systems and methods for controlling an elevator equipped with an automated external defibrillator

The present disclosure relates to a control technology; specifically, the present disclosure relates to an elevator control system and method related to an automated external defibrillator (AED).

In recent years, the number of deaths due to heart disease has increased in society, and deaths caused by heart disease often occur in the form of sudden cardiac arrest. Therefore, "electric shock" is the way to restore the heart to normal heartbeat. For example, an automatic external defibrillator (AED) can automatically detect the patient's heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock to restore the heart to normal. operation.

Currently, AEDs are widely installed in schools, airports, shopping malls, large leisure venues, transportation hubs and other crowded public places, such as at entrances and exits where there is a large flow of people, as well as at service desks or information desks. When an emergency occurs and an AED needs to be used, the user must first go to the place where the AED is installed, take out the AED, then return to the patient, then turn on the AED power, and follow the audio and video instructions on the AED to attach the shock patch to the patient.

However, in today's society, people spend most of their lives in office buildings or apartment buildings, so these places are also the focus of installing AEDs. However, it is still difficult to install AEDs on every floor or in every household, so there may be delays. Prime time for rescue.

In order to solve the above problems and other related problems, the present disclosure provides a system and method for controlling an elevator equipped with an AED.

The system provided by the present disclosure for controlling an elevator equipped with an automated external defibrillator (AED) includes: an AED call device, which is installed outside the elevator and sends a call signal when triggered; and an elevator control device, In response to the call signal of the AED calling device, the elevator control device determines whether the elevator is in a traveling state. When it is determined that the elevator is not in a traveling state, the elevator control device issues a direct arrival command to the elevator so that the elevator The elevator executes the direct arrival command and moves to the floor where the AED calling device that issued the call signal is located; and when it is determined that the elevator is in a moving state, the elevator control device issues a priority arrival command to the elevator so that the elevator executes The priority arrival command first stops at the preset floor, and then moves to the floor where the AED calling device that issued the calling signal is located.

The method provided by the present disclosure for controlling an elevator equipped with an automated external defibrillator (AED) includes: in response to a call signal sent by the AED call device being triggered, the elevator control device determines whether the elevator is in a moving state. ; When it is determined that the elevator is not in a moving state, the elevator control device issues a direct arrival command to the elevator, so that the elevator executes the direct arrival command and moves to the floor where the AED calling device that issued the call signal is located; and When it is judged that the elevator is in a moving state, the elevator control device issues a priority arrival command to the elevator so that the elevator executes The priority arrival command first stops at the preset floor, and then moves to the floor where the AED calling device that issued the calling signal is located.

Through the system and method for controlling an elevator loaded with AEDs in the present disclosure, there is no need to install AEDs on every floor. Instead, the elevators can be used as transportation tools to transport AEDs to the required floors. This not only reduces the cost of installing AEDs, but also reduces the cost of installing AEDs. It also saves the time of personnel traveling back and forth to get AED. In addition, when the elevator control device receives the AED call signal, the elevator will not stop immediately. Instead, it will first stop at the reserved sequence floor in the elevator's sequence schedule, but the elevator door will not open, and then move to the point where the AED call signal is issued. floor, thereby also considering the safety of passengers in the elevator while the elevator is moving.

1:AED

10:AED storage device

11: Fixtures

12:Support

13: handle

14: Attachments

21:AED calling device

22: Elevator control device

23: Electronic paper

24:AED detection device

24A, 24B: Magnetic energized fasteners

25:Warning device

26: Prompt device

27:Charging device

28:Battery detection device

3:Control center

4: Elevator

41: Elevator calling device

100:System

200: Storage device body

S201~S206: steps

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system for controlling an elevator equipped with an AED in the present disclosure.

2 is a schematic diagram of an AED calling device and electronic paper installed outside the elevator in the system for controlling an elevator equipped with an AED in the present disclosure.

3A is a schematic diagram of an AED storage device installed in an elevator in a system for controlling an elevator equipped with an AED in the present disclosure.

3B and 3C are schematic diagrams of the AED storage device in the opening-closed and opening-open states of the system for controlling an elevator equipped with an AED in the present disclosure, respectively.

4 is a schematic flowchart of a method for controlling an elevator equipped with an AED in the present disclosure.

The following uses specific embodiments to illustrate the implementation of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present disclosure through the content disclosed herein. The structures, proportions, dimensions, etc. shown in the drawings attached to the present disclosure are only used to coordinate with the content disclosed in the specification for the understanding and reading of those familiar with this art, and are not used to limit the implementation of the disclosure. condition.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , in at least one specific embodiment, the system 100 for controlling the elevator 4 loaded with the AED 1 in the present disclosure includes an AED calling device 21 and an elevator control device 22 .

In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, the AED calling device 21 is disposed outside the elevator 4 and sends a calling signal to the elevator control device 22 when triggered.

In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the elevator control device 22 is used to control the elevator 4 and can receive the call signal from the AED call device 21 . In at least one specific embodiment of the present disclosure, in response to the call signal of the AED calling device 21, the elevator control device 22 determines whether the elevator 4 is in a traveling state, and when it is determined that the elevator 4 is not in a traveling state, the elevator control device 22 will issue A direct arrival command is sent to the elevator 4, so that the elevator 4 executes the direct arrival command and moves to the floor where the AED calling device 21 that issued the call signal is located. When it is determined that the elevator 4 is in a moving state, the elevator control device 22 will issue a priority The arrival command is given to the elevator 4, so that the elevator 4 executes the priority arrival command and first stops at the preset floor, and then moves to the floor where the AED calling device 21 that issued the call signal is located.

In at least one specific embodiment of the present disclosure, the elevator control device 22 can send a notification to at least one of the control center 3 and the prompting device 26 . For example, in response to the call signal of the AED calling device 21, the elevator control device 22 can notify the control center 3, so that the control center 3 knows the floor where the AED calling device 21 that sent the call signal is located, so as to further send personnel to assist. . In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the elevator control device 22 may notify the prompt device 26 so that the prompt device 26 A prompt is generated that elevator 4 will arrive directly or arrive first. For example: at least one of the screen display subtitles and the loudspeaker installed in the elevator 4 can emit text, sound and other prompts, so that the passengers in the elevator 4 can know that an emergency situation is currently occurring, and the elevator 4 must first AED 1 in elevator 4 delivers to the desired floor.

In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, the elevator control device 22 generally executes the call instructions of the elevator calling device 41 (disposed outside the elevator 4), or the floor designation device (disposed inside the elevator 4, not shown). designated instructions. However, when the elevator 4 executes the direct arrival command or the priority arrival command, the execution of the call command of the elevator calling device 41 or the designated command of the floor designation device will be suspended. Instead, the elevator 4 will execute the direct arrival command or the priority arrival command. After the elevator control device 22 receives the detection signal that the AED 1 no longer exists for a period of time, the elevator control device 22 begins to execute the call command of the elevator call device 41 or the designation command of the floor designation device.

In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, the elevator control device 22 determines the above-mentioned preset floor according to the call command of the elevator calling device 41, the designation command of the floor designation device, and the position of the elevator 4. For example, the elevator control device 22 generally generates a schedule of the elevator stopping sequence according to the call command of the elevator call device 41 and/or the designation command of the floor designation device. For example, compare the designated command of the floor designating device and the call command of the elevator call device 41 of each floor with the position of the elevator 4. Any designated command of the floor designating device above the position of the elevator 4 and the call command of the elevator of each floor are compared. The call command of the device 41 will set the elevator 4 to go up, otherwise it will set the elevator 4 to go down, thereby determining the schedule of the elevator stopping sequence. Therefore, if the elevator 4 is in a traveling state and the elevator control device 22 receives the call signal from the AED call device 21, in response to the call signal from the AED call device 21, the elevator control device 22 will set the reserved sequence floor in the elevator stopping sequence schedule. If it is determined to be a preset floor, the elevator 4 will be given priority to arrive at the preset floor in the stopping sequence schedule. For example, elevator 4 is going up, The default floor in the stopping sequence schedule is the eighth floor, and the AED calling device 21 that sends the call signal is on the twelfth floor. Then the elevator 4 will give priority to the eighth floor, but will directly arrive at the tenth floor without opening the door. Second floor.

In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, the elevator control device 22 may also determine the floor closest to the elevator 4 as the default floor. For example, when the elevator 4 is going up and is on the eighth floor and receives a call signal from the AED calling device 21 on the twelfth floor, the elevator control device 22 will make the elevator 4 stop first on the ninth floor or on the ninth floor. The tenth floor, but directly to the twelfth floor without opening the door.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 1. In at least one specific embodiment, the system 100 for controlling the elevator 4 loaded with the AED 1 in the present disclosure may also include an electronic paper 23 disposed outside the elevator 4, which only replaces the message. Sometimes it requires electricity, but normally it can rely on ambient light to display information without electricity. As shown in Figure 2, in some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic paper 23 and the AED calling device 21 can be set next to the elevator calling device 41 on each floor. The electronic paper 23 can usually display whether the elevator 4 is loaded with the AED 1. When a power outage or power supply line failure prevents the elevator 4 from transporting the AED 1, the electronic paper 23 can display the location of the floor where the elevator 4 stops, so that the person who needs to obtain the AED 1 can reach the floor where the elevator 4 stops as quickly as possible and smoothly. Obtain AED 1 to avoid the regret of not being able to receive treatment due to the inability of elevator 4 to transport the AED.

Please refer to FIG. 1 again. In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, the system 100 for controlling the elevator 4 loaded with the AED 1 may also include a charging device 27 for charging the battery of the AED 1 and detecting the AED. 1 battery detection device 28 to maintain and ensure that the AED 1 is in a usable state.

Next, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3A to FIG. 3C together, in some specific embodiments, the system 100 for controlling the elevator 4 loaded with the AED 1 in the present disclosure may also include a device electrically connected to the AED 1. The AED detection device 24, the warning device 25 electrically connected to the AED detection device 24, and the AED storage device 10 for storing the AED 1.

As shown in FIG. 3B , in at least one embodiment, the AED storage device 10 of the present disclosure may include a storage device body 200 for storing the AED 1 therein, and a fixing member 11 for fixing the AED 1 in the storage device body 200 . , the support 12, the handle 13 and the attachment 14 provided near the opening of the storage device body 200. As shown in FIG. 3C , in some specific embodiments, the AED storage device 10 of the present disclosure can be installed in the elevator 4 near the ceiling, and can be designed as a soft package with a Velcro-like patch at the opening. Attachment 14, when the pull-down handle 13 is pulled to open the opening, the AED 1 can be taken out without additional power.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in at least one specific embodiment, the AED detection device 24 of the present disclosure is electrically connected to the AED 1 and the elevator control device 22 . In some specific embodiments, the AED detection device 24 of the present disclosure can be used to detect whether the AED 1 has left the original position, so as to send an AED detection signal when detecting that the AED 1 has left the original position, and in response to the AED detecting signal from the AED. When the AED detection signal of the detection device 24 is detected, the warning device 25 will send out an alarm, or the elevator control device 22 will send a notification to the control center 3 . In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, the AED detection device 24 can also cause the warning device 25 to send an alarm and the elevator control device 22 to send a notification to the control center 3 at the same time.

As shown in FIGS. 3A to 3C , in at least one embodiment, the AED detection device 24 of the present disclosure may be, for example, a pair of magnetic energized fasteners 24A and 24B, of which one magnetic energized fastener 24B is disposed on the AED 1 , and another magnetic energized fastener 24A is provided at a corresponding position inside the storage device body 200 . In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the fixing member 11 may be, for example, a Velcro strap, and the attachment member 14 may be, for example, a Velcro patch. As shown in FIG. 3B, in some embodiments, the attachment 14 of the present disclosure can close the opening of the AED storage device 10, and the AED detection device 24 due to the pair of magnetic The energized fasteners 24A and 24B are in contact with each other and are energized, so the AED detection device 24 will not emit an AED detection signal. As shown in FIG. 3C , in some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, the opening of the AED storage device 10 is opened by the handle 13. At this time, the fixing member 11 fixes the AED 1 and the supporting member 12 exerts pressure on the AED 1. support, so that the AED 1 will not slide out directly due to the opening of the AED storage device 10; in addition, the AED detection device 24 is powered off due to the separation of the pair of magnetic energized fasteners 24A and 24B, so the AED detection device 24 An AED detection signal will be sent out, and when the elevator control device 22 receives the AED detection signal, it can send a notification to the control center 3, and it can also send a notification to the control center 3 within a period of time (such as 10 seconds or more) after receiving the AED detection signal. After the set time), the alarm issued by the warning device 25 in the emergency state is canceled and the state returns to the non-emergency state.

Please refer to FIG. 4 , which shows a method for controlling the elevator 4 loaded with the AED 1 in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in steps S201 to S206.

In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, in step S201, the elevator control device 22 receives the call signal sent by the AED call device 21 after it is triggered. Then proceed to step S202.

In step S202, the elevator control device 22 determines whether the elevator 4 is in a traveling state. In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, when it is determined that the elevator 4 is not in a traveling state, step S203 is entered, and when it is determined that the elevator 4 is in a traveling state, step S204 is entered. In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, the elevator control device 22 responds to the call signal of the AED call device 21, and the elevator control device 22 can notify the control center 3 and the prompt device 26 in the elevator 4 synchronously or later.

In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, in step S203, the elevator control device 22 issues a direct arrival command, causing the elevator 4 to execute the direct arrival command, that is, the elevator 4 directly arrives at the floor where the AED calling device 21 that sends the call signal is located. Then proceed to step S205.

In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, in step S204, the elevator control device 22 issues a priority arrival command, causing the elevator 4 to execute the priority arrival command, that is, the elevator 4 first stops at the preset floor, and then reaches the AED calling device that sends the call signal. The floor where 21 is located. Then proceed to step S205. In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, the elevator 4 will maintain its original operating state. After arriving at the first preset floor, the elevator door will not open, but will directly go to the floor where the AED call device 21 is pressed to avoid The sudden stop of the elevator 4 may cause damage to the elevator equipment and discomfort to the passengers inside the elevator, and it will not stop at other floors in the process. In addition, the first-order preset floor means that the elevator control device 22 generates it according to the call instruction of the elevator calling device 41 installed outside the elevator 4 and/or the designated instruction of the floor designating device installed inside the elevator. The elevator stopping sequence is scheduled, and the elevator control device 22 can determine the scheduled sequential floor (for example, the first order) in the elevator stopping sequence as the preset floor, or it may not be based on the elevator stopping sequence schedule, The elevator control device 22 can determine the floor closest to the position of the elevator 4 as the preset floor.

In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, in step S205, the elevator 4 completes executing the priority arrival instruction or the direct arrival instruction. Then proceed to step S206.

In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, in step S206, after the elevator control device 22 receives the AED detection signal that the AED has left its original position, the elevator 4 executes the calling command of the elevator calling device 41 or the designated command of the floor designating device. It should be noted that during the execution of the direct arrival command or the priority arrival command, the elevator 4 does not in principle execute the call command of the elevator calling device 41 installed outside the elevator 4 or the floor designating device installed inside the elevator 4 The specified command is to execute the call command of the elevator call device 41 or the floor after the direct arrival command or the priority arrival command is executed and the elevator control device 22 receives the AED detection signal indicating that the AED has left the original position. Specify the command for the specified device. In addition, in some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, it means that the AED 1 is separated from The AED detection signal to open the original position is sent by the AED detection device 24 electrically connected to the AED 1 . In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, the AED 1 is stored in the AED storage device 10 in a non-emergency state. In some specific embodiments of the present disclosure, in an emergency state, when the user opens the AED storage device 10 and takes out the AED 1, the AED detection device 24 will detect that the AED 1 has left the original position and send out a message indicating that the AED 1 has left the original position. AED detection signal.

To sum up, in at least one specific embodiment, the system and method for controlling an elevator equipped with an AED in the present disclosure saves the cost of setting up an AED on each floor and the time of personnel traveling to and from the elevator, and takes into account the safety of the elevator. The safety of passengers and the status of patients awaiting emergency treatment can be notified immediately to the building or remote control center, and passengers can be reassured through the display of real-time messages. In some specific embodiments, the present disclosure uses the designed magnetic energized fastener group to immediately notify the control center when the AED is removed, and can return the elevator to normal after the elevator stops and the AED is removed for a set time. non-emergency state of operation.

The above embodiments are only illustrative of the effects of the present disclosure and are not used to limit the present disclosure. Anyone skilled in the art can modify and change the above embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The scope of rights protection of this disclosure should be as listed in the patent application scope described below.

100:System

1:AED

21:AED calling device

22: Elevator control device

23: Electronic paper

24:AED detection device

25:Warning device

26: Prompt device

27:Charging device

28:Battery detection device

3:Control center

4: Elevator

Claims (19)

A system for controlling an elevator equipped with an automated external defibrillator, comprising: The automated external defibrillator calling device is installed outside the elevator and sends out a calling signal when triggered; and The elevator control device responds to the call signal of the automated external defibrillator calling device to determine whether the elevator is in a moving state, Wherein, when it is determined that the elevator is not in a moving state, the elevator control device issues a direct arrival command to the elevator, so that the elevator executes the direct arrival command and moves to the automated external cardiac defibrillator that issued the call signal. The floor on which the device is located, and Wherein, when it is determined that the elevator is in a moving state, the elevator control device issues a priority arrival instruction to the elevator, so that the elevator executes the priority arrival instruction and first stops at the preset floor, and then moves to the automatic elevator that sends the call signal. The floor where the external defibrillator call unit is located. The system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising at least one of an elevator calling device provided outside the elevator and a floor designation device provided inside the elevator, wherein the direct arrival command or the direct arrival command is executed in the elevator. During the priority arrival command, the elevator does not execute the call command of the elevator calling device or the designated command of the floor designating device, and when the elevator completes the direct arrival command or the priority arrival command, and the elevator control device receives After detecting the signal indicating that the automatic external defibrillator has left its original position, the automatic external defibrillator then executes the call command of the elevator calling device or the designated command of the floor designated device. The system according to claim 2, wherein the elevator control device generates a schedule of the elevator stopping sequence according to at least one of the call instruction of the elevator calling device and the designation instruction of the floor designation device. The system according to claim 3, wherein, in response to the call signal of the automated external defibrillator calling device, the elevator control device stops the elevator at the reserved sequence floor in the schedule and determines that it is the predetermined floor. Set up floors. The system of claim 1, wherein, in response to the call signal of the automated external defibrillator calling device, the elevator control device determines the floor closest to the location of the elevator as the preset floor. The system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a control center, wherein, in response to the call signal of the automated external cardiac defibrillator calling device, the elevator control device notifies the control center of the automated external cardiac defibrillator that issued the calling signal. The floor where the defibrillator call unit is located. The system as described in claim 1 further includes a prompting device electrically connected to the elevator control device and installed in the elevator, wherein in response to the call signal of the automated external defibrillator calling device, the The elevator control device notifies the prompting device to generate a prompt that the elevator will arrive directly or arrive with priority. The system of claim 1 further includes an electronic paper electrically connected to the elevator control device and installed outside the elevator, wherein the elevator control device notifies the electronic paper to display the floor where the elevator is located. The system as described in request item 1 further includes: Electrically connected to the control center of the elevator control device; An automated external cardiac defibrillator detection device is electrically connected to the automated external cardiac defibrillator and the elevator control device, wherein the automated external cardiac defibrillator detection device is configured to detect the automated external cardiac defibrillator The position status of the defibrillator is used to send an automatic external defibrillator detection signal when it is detected that the automatic external defibrillator has moved away from the original position; and The warning device is in response to the automatic external defibrillator detection signal from the automatic external defibrillator detection device, the warning device sends an alarm, and/or the elevator control device sends a notification to the control center . The system as described in request item 1 further includes: The automated external defibrillator storage device is installed in the elevator and includes: The storage device body is used to store the automatic external cardiac defibrillator and has an opening that can be opened or closed; The fixing part is used to fix the automatic external cardiac defibrillator in the main body of the storage device; The attachment is provided at the opening of the storage device body so that the opening can be closed; A support member is provided in the main body of the storage device to support the automatic external cardiac defibrillator from slipping when the opening is opened; and Pull the handle to open the opening. The system as described in request item 1 further includes: A charging device electrically connected to the battery of the automated external defibrillator to charge the battery; and The battery detection device is electrically connected to the battery of the automatic external cardiac defibrillator to detect the power of the battery. A method for controlling an elevator equipped with an automated external defibrillator, comprising: In response to the call signal issued after the automated external defibrillator call device is triggered, the elevator control device determines whether the elevator is in a moving state; and When it is determined that the elevator is not in a moving state, the elevator control device issues a direct arrival command to the elevator, so that the elevator executes the direct arrival command and moves to the location of the automated external defibrillator calling device that issues the call signal. the floor where it is located; and When it is judged that the elevator is in a moving state, the elevator control device issues a priority arrival instruction to the elevator, so that the elevator executes the priority arrival instruction and first stops at the preset floor, and then moves to the automated extracorporeal heart that issued the call signal. The floor where the defibrillator call unit is located. The method described in request item 12 further includes: During the period when the elevator executes the direct arrival instruction or the priority arrival instruction, the calling instruction of the elevator calling device installed outside the elevator or the designating instruction of the floor designating device installed inside the elevator is not executed; and After the elevator completes the execution of the direct arrival instruction or the priority arrival instruction, and the elevator control device receives the automatic external defibrillator detection signal indicating that the automatic external defibrillator has left its original position, execute the elevator The calling command of the calling device or the designated command of the designated device on the floor. The method of claim 13, further comprising the elevator control device generating a schedule of the elevator stopping sequence according to at least one of the call instruction of the elevator calling device and the designated instruction of the floor designating device, and responding to the Automatic external defibrillator call device After receiving the signal, the elevator control device stops the elevator at the predetermined sequence floor in the schedule and determines it as the preset floor. The method of claim 13 further includes, in response to the call signal of the automated external defibrillator calling device, the elevator control device determining the floor closest to the location of the elevator as the preset floor. The method of claim 12, further comprising, in response to the call signal of the automated external defibrillator calling device, the elevator control device notifying the control center of the automated external defibrillator calling device that issued the call signal. The floor you are on. The method of claim 12, further comprising: in response to the call signal of the automatic external defibrillator calling device, the elevator control device notifies the prompt device provided in the elevator that the elevator will arrive directly or have priority. Arrival tips. The method of claim 12 further includes the elevator control device notifying the electronic paper installed outside the elevator to display the floor where the elevator is located. The method of claim 12, further comprising: in response to an automated external defibrillator detection signal indicating that the automated external defibrillator leaves its original position, the warning device sends an alarm, and/or the elevator control device Send a notification to the control center.

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