Elevator system, information processing device, information providing method, and recording medium

Abstract

An elevator system, an information processing device, an information providing method, and a recording medium. The elevator system includes: a plurality of destination floor buttons; a sensor device that acquires proximity presence / absence information including presence / absence of a detected object approaching the plurality of destination floor buttons; a compressed air discharge device configured to discharge compressed air toward an approaching area of each of the plurality of destination floor buttons; and a control device that controls operation of the compressed air discharge device based on the proximity presence / absence information. The control device executes a destination floor pattern discharge operation of discharging compressed air of an inherent destination floor pattern corresponding to a destination floor button for which approach has been detected toward an approaching area of the destination floor button when the proximity presence / absence information includes a case where approach of a detected object to any of the plurality of destination floor buttons has been detected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a technology for elevator systems preferred for visually impaired individuals registering destination call elevators. Background Technology

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology involving an elevator call control panel that allows visually and hearing impaired individuals to easily operate the buttons. In this technology, when a recognition signal indicating that the elevator user's fingertip has touched a Braille sign is received from a recognition unit, a blower is activated to spray air from the front opening of a pipe. This allows elevator users who are also hearing impaired to sense the airflow and identify the direction of the operating buttons.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-115151 Summary of the Invention

[0005] In the technology of Patent Document 1, although an air jet is used to guide the direction of the operation button, the air jet itself cannot identify the floor corresponding to the operation button. The elevator user needs to identify it by touching a Braille sign. Therefore, in the technology of Patent Document 1, there is a problem that cannot be adequately addressed in the identification of the destination floor button when the elevator user, who has difficulty recognizing the Braille sign, registers the destination floor with the elevator call registration device.

[0006] The present invention was made to solve the aforementioned problems, and aims to provide an advantageous technique for users to identify the call registration device in the elevator car without relying on visual information.

[0007] The elevator system of the present invention comprises: a plurality of destination floor buttons disposed in the elevator car, which register destination calls to floors specified by pressing or touching; a sensor device that acquires proximity information, the proximity information including whether a detected object has approached each of the plurality of destination floor buttons; a compressed air discharge device configured to discharge compressed air toward the proximity area of ​​each of the plurality of destination floor buttons; and a control device that controls the operation of the compressed air discharge device based on the proximity information, the control device being configured to perform a destination floor pattern discharge operation when the proximity information includes detecting that a detected object has approached any of the plurality of destination floor buttons, in which compressed air with a fixed destination floor pattern corresponding to the detected approaching destination floor button, i.e., the action target button, is discharged toward the proximity area of ​​the action target button.

[0008] Furthermore, the information processing apparatus of the present invention uses a compressed air discharge device that discharges compressed air toward the proximity areas of multiple destination floor buttons disposed in an elevator car to provide the user with identification information of the multiple destination floor buttons. The information processing apparatus includes: a receiving unit that receives proximity presence or absence information, which includes whether a detected object has approached the multiple destination floor buttons respectively; a processing unit that, when the proximity presence or absence information includes detecting that the detected object has approached any of the multiple destination floor buttons, generates an action command for discharging compressed air with a fixed destination floor pattern corresponding to the detected approaching destination floor button, i.e., the action target button, toward the proximity area of ​​the action target button; and a sending unit that sends the action command to the compressed air discharge device.

[0009] Furthermore, the information providing method of the present invention provides the user with identification information of multiple destination floor buttons installed in the elevator car. The information providing method includes: a detection step, detecting whether a detected object is approaching the multiple destination floor buttons respectively; and a discharge step, in the case that the detected object is approaching any of the multiple destination floor buttons, discharging compressed air with a fixed destination floor pattern corresponding to the detected approaching destination floor button, i.e., the action object button, toward the approach area of ​​the action object button.

[0010] Furthermore, the computer-readable recording medium of the present invention records a program that causes the computer to perform the following actions: providing the user with identification information of multiple destination floor buttons by using a compressed air discharge device that discharges compressed air toward the proximity areas of each of the multiple destination floor buttons located in the elevator car; wherein the program causes the computer to perform the following actions: receiving proximity presence information, which includes whether the detected object is close to the multiple destination floor buttons respectively; and generating an action command in the case that the proximity presence information includes detecting that the detected object is close to any of the multiple destination floor buttons; the action command is used to discharge compressed air with a fixed destination floor pattern corresponding to the detected approaching destination floor button, i.e., the action object button, toward the proximity area of ​​the action object button; and sending the generated action command to the compressed air discharge device.

[0011] Invention Effects

[0012] According to the technology of the present invention, it is possible to provide an advantageous technique for users to identify the call registration device in the elevator car without relying on visual information. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1This is a front view showing the appearance of the elevator call registration device according to the embodiment.

[0014] Figure 2 It is shown in magnification Figure 1 The diagram shows the destination floor button corresponding to floor 5 among the multiple destination floor buttons shown, and its surrounding area.

[0015] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram of section AA in the figure is used to illustrate the process of arranging the destination floor pattern.

[0016] Figure 4 It is cut along section AA Figure 2 The diagram schematically illustrates the internal structure of the control panel inside the car, including the destination floor button and its surrounding area.

[0017] Figure 5 It is a functional block diagram showing the functions implemented by the processor of the control device executing the program.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the process performed in the control device of the elevator call registration device in the embodiment.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating a variation of the hardware resources of the control device.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a schematic cross-sectional view showing multiple destination floor buttons and their surroundings.

[0021] Label Explanation

[0022] 10: Elevator call registration device; 12: Car control panel; 14: Destination floor button; 16: Braille sign; 20: Exhaust outlet; 22: Proximity sensor; 26: Proximity sensor detection device; 28: Destination call registration device; 30: Compressed air exhaust device; 31: Air piping; 32: Output selection valve; 40: Control device; 42: Receiving unit; 44: Calculation unit; 46: Transmitting unit; 402: Processor; 404: Storage device; 406: Dedicated hardware; 408: Processing circuit. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, common elements in all figures will be labeled with the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions will be omitted.

[0024] Implementation method.

[0025] 1. Overview of elevator call registration device

[0026] Figure 1This is a front view showing the appearance of the elevator call registration device of the present invention. The elevator call registration device 10, as described in this embodiment, is a system for users to register their destination elevator call. The call registration device 10 includes an in-car operation panel 12. The in-car operation panel 12 allows elevator users to register their desired destination floor inside the elevator car. The in-car operation panel 12 is, for example, rectangular in shape and is located on the side inside the elevator car. Furthermore, the in-car operation panel 12 is designed for use by people with disabilities, and therefore its height is, for example, set at approximately eye level for wheelchair users.

[0027] The control panel 12 inside the elevator car includes: multiple destination floor buttons 14, each corresponding to a destination floor for which the elevator provides service; and multiple Braille sign sections 16, each corresponding to a destination floor button 14. The multiple destination floor buttons 14 are operated by the elevator user. In the following description, the floor number for which the elevator provides service is designated as floor k (k = 1, 2, ..., n), and the destination floor button designated as floor k is designated as destination floor button 14(k) (k = 1, 2, ..., n). The destination floor number is marked on the front of each destination floor button 14(k). By pressing or touching the destination floor button 14(k), a destination call corresponding to floor k is registered in the destination call registration device 28 described later. This operation is referred to below as the "destination call registration operation." The elevator controls the car's operation based on the registered destination calls.

[0028] Multiple Braille sign sections 16 are signs that use Braille to represent the numbers of the multiple destination floor buttons 14. In the following description, the Braille sign section corresponding to the destination floor button 14(k) is referred to as Braille sign section 16(k) (k = 1, 2, ..., n). The Braille sign section 16(k) is located in the proximity area to the corresponding destination floor button 14(k). In addition, although other types of buttons such as door opening / closing buttons and emergency buttons are also provided on the control panel 12 inside the car, the description of these buttons is omitted.

[0029] Figure 2 It is shown in magnification Figure 1 The diagram shows the destination floor button corresponding to floor 5 among the multiple destination floor buttons shown, along with its surrounding illustration. Additionally, in... Figure 2 Although the destination floor button 14(k) of the 5th floor (k=5) is used as an example for explanation, the structure of the destination floor button 14(k) corresponding to other floors is the same.

[0030] The destination floor button 14(k) is provided with a discharge port 20(k) for discharging compressed air. The discharge port 20(k) functions as a nozzle for discharging compressed air, which is compressed in the compressed air discharge device 30 (described later), toward the proximity area of ​​the destination floor button 14(k). The call registration device 10 controls the compressed air discharge device 30 to discharge compressed air from the discharge port 20(k) with a unique destination floor pattern corresponding to the destination floor button 14(k). Hereinafter, this operation is referred to as the "destination floor pattern discharge operation".

[0031] The destination floor pattern is defined by a combination of compressed air discharge intensity, discharge time, discharge frequency, and discharge interval. As an example, if floor k is a single-digit floor, the destination floor pattern is set as follows: strong air with a discharge time of 0.5 seconds is discharged k times at a predetermined discharge interval. As another example, if floor k is a two-digit floor, the destination floor pattern is set as follows: strong air with a discharge time of 1.0 second is discharged a number of times at a predetermined discharge interval for the second digit of floor k, followed by a 0.2-second interval, and then strong air with a discharge time of 0.5 seconds is discharged a number of times at a predetermined discharge interval for the first digit of floor k. Furthermore, the destination floor pattern can be any inherent pattern for each floor and is not limited to the combination of compressed air discharge intensity, discharge time, discharge interval, and discharge frequency.

[0032] Furthermore, before the destination floor pattern discharge operation, the call registration device 10 discharges compressed air in the form of a start signal pattern indicating the start of the destination floor pattern discharge operation. Hereinafter, this operation is referred to as the "start signal pattern discharge operation".

[0033] The start signal pattern may be set as follows: a weak air supply with a discharge time of 1.0 second is discharged once as a weak but long compressed air supply. In addition, the start signal pattern is only an inherent discharge pattern that is not confused with the destination floor pattern, and is not limited to a combination of compressed air discharge intensity, discharge time, discharge interval, and number of discharges.

[0034] Furthermore, if the elevator call registration device 10 performs a destination elevator call registration operation during the execution of the destination floor pattern discharge operation, it interrupts the destination floor pattern discharge operation and discharges compressed air indicating that the destination elevator call registration has been completed. Hereinafter, this operation is referred to as the "registration signal pattern discharge operation".

[0035] The registration signal pattern can be set to, for example, a pattern of continuously discharging weak compressed air. Furthermore, the registration signal pattern can be any inherent discharge pattern that is not confused with the destination floor pattern or the start signal pattern, and is not limited to a combination of compressed air discharge intensity, discharge time, discharge interval, and discharge frequency.

[0036] A proximity sensor 22(k) is provided on the destination floor button 14(k). This proximity sensor 22(k) detects whether a detected object is approaching the proximity area of ​​the destination floor button 14(k). The detected object is, for example, the operating finger or hand of the user operating the destination floor button 14. The proximity area is a preset range that can detect the approach of the user's operating finger attempting to touch the destination floor button 14(k) or the Braille sign 16(k). For example, an infrared sensor can be used as the proximity sensor 22(k).

[0037] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The schematic diagram of section AA in the figure illustrates the action of discharging the destination floor pattern. When the elevator user is visually impaired, it can sometimes be difficult to identify the number marked on the destination floor button 14(k). Therefore, in this embodiment, the elevator call registration device 10, when the proximity sensor 22(k) detects that the user's operating finger has approached any destination floor button 14(k), identifies the detected destination floor button 14(k) as the action target button and performs the action of discharging the destination floor pattern corresponding to the destination floor button 14(k) from the discharge outlet 20(k). As a result, the user can easily identify the destination floor corresponding to the destination floor button 14(k) as floor k based on the tactile sensation of the compressed air carrying the destination floor pattern through the air. Thus, the elevator call registration device 10 of this embodiment is advantageous in allowing users to identify the elevator call registration device in the car without relying on visual information.

[0038] Furthermore, the elevator call registration device 10 of this embodiment performs a start signal pattern discharge operation before the destination floor pattern discharge operation. As a result, elevator users can identify the timing of the start of the destination floor pattern discharge, and therefore will not miss the start of the discharge of compressed air carrying the destination floor pattern in the air, making it easy to identify the destination floor corresponding to the corresponding destination floor button.

[0039] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a destination elevator call registration operation is performed during the execution of the destination floor pattern discharge operation, the elevator call registration device 10 performs a registration signal pattern discharge operation. Previously, there was a concern that visually impaired individuals might not be able to recognize the destination floor button 14(k) being illuminated due to elevator call registration. However, by performing the registration signal pattern discharge operation, the elevator call registration is recognized based on the tactile sensation of the compressed air carrying the registration signal pattern, making recognition easier.

[0040] 2. Structure of the elevator call registration device 10

[0041] Figure 4 It is cut along section AA Figure 2 The diagram schematically illustrates the internal structure of the control panel inside the car, including the destination floor button and its surrounding area.

[0042] As described above, each destination floor button 14(k) (k = 1, 2, ..., n) is provided with a compressed air discharge port 20(k). Each discharge port 20(k) is connected to a compressed air discharge device 30 via an air pipe 31(k). The compressed air discharge device 30 is, for example, a compressor that compresses and discharges the intake air. The compressed air discharge device 30 has an output selection valve 32(k) at the connection of each air pipe 31(k). The output selection valve 32(k) adjusts the opening and closing state of the air pipe 31(k) to realize various compressed air discharge patterns. The parameters of the compressed air that can be adjusted by the output selection valve 32(k) are the compressed air discharge intensity, discharge time, discharge interval, and discharge frequency. The compressed air discharge device 30 activates the output selection valve 32(k) according to the operation command from the control device 40, thereby performing a destination floor pattern discharge operation, a start signal pattern discharge operation, and a registration signal pattern discharge operation.

[0043] Each proximity sensor 22(k) is fixed inside the control panel 12 inside the car, for example, within the air duct 31(k). The proximity sensor 22(k) only needs to detect a subject within the proximity area of ​​the destination floor button 14(k), and its placement and installation method are not limited. The detection signals from each proximity sensor 22(k) are sent to the proximity sensor detection device 26. The proximity sensor detection device 26 generates proximity presence / absence information based on the detection signals from each proximity sensor 22(k), including whether a subject is near the proximity area of ​​each destination floor button 14(k), and sends this information to the control device 40. In other words, the proximity sensor 22(k) and the proximity sensor detection device 26 function as sensor devices for obtaining proximity presence / absence information.

[0044] The destination call registration device 28 registers a destination call for floor k corresponding to the destination floor button 14(k) by pressing or touching the destination floor button 14(k). The registered destination call is sent as destination call information to an elevator control device (not shown) and also to the control device 40.

[0045] The control device 40 functions as an information processing device for a computer. Typically, the control device 40 includes: one or more processors 402; and one or more storage devices 404 associated with the processors 402. The storage devices 404 store one or more programs executable by the processors 402 and various data associated therewith. The one or more programs may also be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

[0046] The processor 402 executes the program, thereby performing various processes. Figure 5 This is a function block diagram illustrating the functions implemented by the processor of the control device executing a program. For example... Figure 5 As shown, the control device 40 includes a receiving unit 42, a calculation unit 44, and a sending unit 46. The receiving unit 42 is a function block for receiving proximity presence / absence information sent from the proximity sensor detection device 26 and destination call registration information sent from the destination call registration device 28. The calculation unit 44 is a function block for generating action commands for the aforementioned destination floor pattern discharge action, start signal pattern discharge action, and registration signal pattern discharge action. The action command includes the destination floor discharge pattern corresponding to the destination floor button 14(k) and information about the destination floor button 14(k) to be discharged. The sending unit 46 is a function block for sending the action commands generated in the calculation unit 44 to the compressed air discharge device 30 of the car control panel 12.

[0047] 3. Specific processing performed by the elevator call registration device of this embodiment

[0048] Next, the specific processes performed in the elevator call registration device 10 will be explained with reference to the flowchart. Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the process executed in the control device 40 of the elevator call registration device 10 in this embodiment. This flowchart is repeatedly executed during elevator operation. Furthermore, Figure 6 The processing of the routine shown also represents part of an information provision method that provides users with identification information for multiple destination floor buttons 14(k).

[0049] In step S100, as a detection step, it is determined whether the proximity sensor 22(k) has detected a target object. Here, it is determined whether the proximity presence / absence information includes the content of detecting a target object. As a result, if the determination is not true, the process of step S100 is repeatedly executed; if the determination is true, the process proceeds to step S102.

[0050] In step S102, it is determined whether the destination floor button 14(k), which is the action object button corresponding to the proximity sensor 22(k) that detected the object, is a button that can be registered as a destination floor. Specifically, it is determined whether the floor k corresponding to the destination floor button 14(k) is a service floor that is allowed to be boarded or alighted, based on information received from the elevator control device. As a result, if the determination is not true, it is determined that the floor k corresponding to the destination floor button 14(k) is a floor that cannot be registered, and the process proceeds to step S104; if the determination is true, the process proceeds to step S106.

[0051] In step S104, the destination floor pattern discharge action corresponding to floor k is prohibited, and the routine ends. In step S106, before the destination floor pattern discharge action corresponding to floor k, a start signal pattern discharge action is performed to notify the user that the destination floor pattern discharge action has begun. In the start signal pattern discharge action, for example, a weak air is discharged once with a discharge time of 1.0 second. After the processing in step S106, the process proceeds to step S108.

[0052] In step S108, as a discharge step, the discharge action for the destination floor pattern corresponding to floor k is initiated. When the destination floor pattern discharge action is initiated in step S108, the process proceeds to step S110.

[0053] In step S110, it is determined whether the destination floor button 14(k) has been pressed and destination floor registration has been performed based on the received destination floor registration information. In the case of a healthy person who knows the destination floor information in advance, destination floor registration can be performed even without completing the destination floor pattern output action. As a result, if the determination is not true, the process proceeds to step S112, and if the determination is true, the process proceeds to step S114.

[0054] In step S112, it is determined whether the destination floor style output action, which started in step S108, has been completed. If the destination floor style output action has not been completed, the process returns to step S110; if the destination floor style output action has been completed, the process of this routine ends.

[0055] In step S114, a registration signal pattern discharge operation is performed. Here, a predetermined registration signal pattern discharge operation is performed as the registration signal pattern discharge operation. The registration signal pattern here is, for example, a continuous discharge of weak air. After performing step S114, the process proceeds to step S116.

[0056] In step S116, it is determined whether the proximity information no longer contains the content of the detected object. As a result, if the determination is not true, it is determined that the user's operating finger is still near the destination floor button 14(k), and the process returns to step S114 to continue the signal pattern discharge action.

[0057] On the other hand, if the determination in step S116 is true, it is determined that the user's operating finger has left the vicinity of the destination floor button 14(k), and the process proceeds to step S118. In step S118, the registration signal pattern discharge operation is stopped, and this routine ends.

[0058] As explained above, the elevator call registration device 10 of this embodiment can guide users whose destination floor display on the destination floor button 14(k) is difficult to identify, through air transmission, to the case where the floor corresponding to the destination floor button 14(k) is floor k. This improves the convenience for visually impaired users operating the control panel 12 inside the elevator car.

[0059] Furthermore, visually impaired individuals sometimes have difficulty recognizing when the destination floor button 14(k) registered for a destination call is lit. Therefore, it is also conceivable that a visually impaired individual might attempt to press the destination floor button 14(k) that has already been registered through the destination call registration process. In such a case, if the destination floor pattern selection process is not performed, there is a concern that the visually impaired individual may not be able to recognize whether the destination call has been registered. According to the call registration device 10 of this embodiment, in the processing of step S108, the control device 40 performs the destination floor pattern selection process regardless of whether the destination floor button 14(k) has been registered. With this operation, convenience can be further improved in terms of allowing users to identify the call registration device in the car without relying on vision.

[0060] 4. Variations

[0061] The elevator call registration device 10 of the embodiment can also be modified as described below.

[0062] 4-1. Control device 40

[0063] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the hardware resources of the control device 40. Figure 7In the example shown, the control device 40 includes, for example, a processing circuit 408, which includes a processor 402, a storage device 404, and dedicated hardware 406. Figure 7 This illustration shows an example of implementing a portion of the functions of the control device 40 using dedicated hardware 406. All the functions of the control device 40 can also be implemented using dedicated hardware 406. The dedicated hardware 406 can be a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programming processor, a parallel programming processor, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or a combination thereof.

[0064] The control device 40, which serves as an information processing unit, can also be a server device located in a remote location different from the facility where the elevator is located. Alternatively, the control device 40 can be implemented via a cloud server. When the control device 40 is located remotely, it transmits or receives data with the proximity sensor detection device 26, the destination elevator call registration device 28, and the compressed air exhaust device 30 via a communication network such as the Internet.

[0065] 4-2. Destination Floor Style Draw Action

[0066] The control device 40 can also perform a destination floor pattern discharge operation from multiple destination floor buttons 14 corresponding to the proximity sensors 22 that detected the detected object during the same period in step S100. Figure 8 This figure schematically illustrates a cross-sectional view of multiple destination floor buttons and their surroundings. In the example shown, it depicts a scenario where, upon detection of the user's palm by two proximity sensors 22 corresponding to two adjacent destination floor buttons 14, a destination floor pattern is simultaneously dispensed from the outlets 20 of these two destination floor buttons 14. Based on this action, the user can simultaneously identify the floor numbers of multiple destination floor buttons 14.

[0067] Furthermore, it is also conceivable that multiple users' hands are detected by different proximity sensors 22 at the same time. Even in such a case, a destination floor pattern ejection operation can be performed simultaneously from multiple destination floor buttons 14 corresponding to the proximity sensors 22 that detect the detected object. Thus, the destination floor pattern ejection operation can be performed separately for multiple users. In addition, even if able-bodied and visually impaired individuals are mixed among the multiple users, the destination floor pattern ejection operation is still performed, so no problem will be caused for either able-bodied or visually impaired individuals.

[0068] The control device 40 may also disable the destination floor pattern display operation in step S104 and notify the user of the inability to register the destination floor via broadcast or other means. Furthermore, disabling the destination floor pattern display operation in step S104 is not a mandatory action.

[0069] 4-3. Register the signal pattern exit action and start the signal pattern exit action.

[0070] The registration signal pattern elimination actions in steps S114, S116, and S118 are not mandatory. Furthermore, the start signal pattern elimination action in step S106 is also not mandatory.

[0071] 4-4. Discharge outlet 20

[0072] The exhaust outlet 20 can be adjusted to expel compressed air by pointing it toward the finger operating the destination floor button 14(k) or touching the Braille sign 16(k), and it does not necessarily have to be located on the destination floor button 14(k). For example, the exhaust outlet 20 can also be located on the Braille sign 16(k).

[0073] Furthermore, the discharge port 20 can also be positioned along the section of the destination floor number displayed on the front of the destination floor button 14(k). With this configuration, the user can identify the destination floor number of the destination floor button 14(k) based on the discharge range of the compressed air.

[0074] Furthermore, the outlet 20 can also be positioned along the Braille indicating the destination floor number formed on the Braille label section 16(k). With this configuration, the user can identify the Braille display of the destination floor button 14(k) by the tactile sensation of the discharged compressed air.

[0075] 4-5. Braille Signage Section 16

[0076] The structure of Braille signage section 16(k) is not required.

[0077] 4-6. Proximity sensor 22

[0078] The proximity sensor 22 is only required to detect the user's finger approaching the destination floor button 14(k) or Braille sign 16(k), and its configuration and sensor type are not limited.

[0079] 4-7. Control panel inside the car

[0080] The control panel 12 inside the elevator car is not limited to a control panel inside the elevator car for wheelchair users, but also includes a regular control panel that is longitudinally shaped and has a Braille sign installed on the sleeve wall inside the elevator car.

[0081] 5. Other

[0082] The preferred embodiments have been described in detail above. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Various modifications and substitutions can be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the scope of the claims.

[0083] The various aspects of the present invention will now be described in their entirety as an appendix.

[0084] (Postscript 1)

[0085] An elevator system, wherein the elevator system comprises:

[0086] Multiple destination floor buttons are located inside the elevator car and register calls to the destination floor specified by pressing or touching the button.

[0087] A sensor device that acquires proximity information, which includes whether the detected object is close to the plurality of destination floor buttons respectively;

[0088] A compressed air discharge device configured to discharge compressed air toward the proximity area of ​​each of the plurality of destination floor buttons; and

[0089] The control device controls the operation of the compressed air discharge device based on the proximity information.

[0090] The control device is configured to perform a destination floor pattern discharge action when the proximity information includes detecting that the detected object is approaching any of the plurality of destination floor buttons. In this destination floor pattern discharge action, compressed air that has established a fixed destination floor pattern corresponding to the detected approaching destination floor button, i.e., the action object button, is discharged toward the approach area of ​​the action object button.

[0091] (Postscript 2)

[0092] According to the elevator system described in Appendix 1, wherein,

[0093] The compressed air discharge device is configured to discharge compressed air from the discharge ports respectively provided on the plurality of destination floor buttons.

[0094] (Note 3)

[0095] According to the elevator system described in Appendix 1, wherein,

[0096] The compressed air discharge device is configured to discharge compressed air from an outlet located along the destination floor numbers printed on the front of the plurality of destination floor buttons.

[0097] (Note 4)

[0098] According to the elevator system described in Appendix 1, wherein,

[0099] The elevator system also includes multiple Braille sign sections, each corresponding to one of the multiple destination floor buttons.

[0100] The compressed air discharge device is configured to discharge compressed air from a discharge port along the Braille arrangement formed on the plurality of Braille signs.

[0101] (Note 5)

[0102] According to any one of the appendices 1 to 4, the elevator system wherein,

[0103] The control device is configured to perform a start signal pattern discharge action before the destination floor pattern discharge action is to be performed, in which compressed air of a start signal pattern different from the destination floor pattern is discharged toward the proximity area of ​​the action target button.

[0104] (Note 6)

[0105] According to any one of the appendices 1 to 5, in the elevator system, wherein,

[0106] The control device is configured to, when a destination call is registered during the execution of the destination floor pattern discharge action, interrupt the destination floor pattern discharge action and execute a registration signal pattern discharge action, in which compressed air of a registration signal pattern different from the destination floor pattern is discharged toward the proximity area of ​​the action target button.

[0107] (Note 7)

[0108] According to any one of the appendices 1 to 6, the elevator system wherein,

[0109] The control device is configured to prevent the execution of the destination floor style dispatch action when the action object button is in a state where it cannot register a destination elevator call.

[0110] (Note 8)

[0111] According to any one of the appendices 1 to 7, the elevator system wherein,

[0112] The destination floor layout is determined by a combination of compressed air discharge intensity, discharge time, discharge frequency, and discharge interval.

[0113] (Note 9)

[0114] According to any one of the appendices 1 to 8, the elevator system wherein,

[0115] In the destination floor pattern discharge operation, the control device is configured such that, when the sensor device detects that a detected object is approaching multiple action object buttons at the same time, compressed air that has established a unique destination floor pattern corresponding to each of the multiple action object buttons is discharged toward the approach area of ​​each of the multiple action object buttons.

[0116] (Postscript 10)

[0117] An information processing device provides a user with identification information of the multiple destination floor buttons by using a compressed air discharge device that discharges compressed air toward the proximity area of ​​each of the multiple destination floor buttons disposed in an elevator car, wherein the information processing device comprises:

[0118] The receiving unit receives proximity information, which includes whether the detected object is close to the plurality of destination floor buttons respectively.

[0119] The arithmetic unit, when the proximity information includes detecting that the detected object is approaching any of the plurality of destination floor buttons, generates an action command as follows: This action command discharges compressed air with a fixed destination floor pattern corresponding to the detected approaching destination floor button (i.e., the action target button) toward the proximity area of ​​the action target button; and

[0120] The transmitting unit sends the action command to the compressed air discharge device.

[0121] (Postscript 11)

[0122] An information providing method provides users with identification information of multiple destination floor buttons located inside an elevator car, wherein the information providing method includes:

[0123] The detection steps include detecting whether the object being detected is close to the multiple destination floor buttons; and

[0124] In the discharge step, if the detected object is close to any of the multiple destination floor buttons, compressed air with a fixed destination floor pattern corresponding to the detected approaching destination floor button, i.e., the action object button, is discharged toward the approaching area of ​​the action object button.

[0125] (Postscript 12)

[0126] A computer-readable recording medium containing a program that causes a computer to perform the following actions: providing a user with identification information of a plurality of destination floor buttons using a compressed air discharge device that discharges compressed air toward the proximity areas of each of the destination floor buttons located within an elevator car, wherein the program causes the computer to perform the following actions:

[0127] Receive proximity information, which includes whether the detected object is approaching the respective of the multiple destination floor buttons.

[0128] If the proximity information includes the detection that the detected object is approaching any of the multiple destination floor buttons, the following action command is generated: This action command is used to discharge compressed air with a fixed destination floor pattern corresponding to the detected approaching destination floor button, i.e., the action object button, toward the approach area of ​​the action object button.

[0129] The generated action command is sent to the compressed air discharge device.

Claims

1. An elevator system, wherein, The elevator system has the following features: Multiple destination floor buttons are located inside the elevator car and register calls to the destination floor specified by pressing or touching the button. A sensor device that acquires proximity information, which includes whether the detected object is close to the plurality of destination floor buttons respectively; A compressed air discharge device configured to discharge compressed air toward the proximity area of ​​each of the plurality of destination floor buttons; as well as The control device controls the operation of the compressed air discharge device based on the proximity information. The control device is configured to perform a destination floor pattern discharge action when the proximity information includes detecting that the detected object is approaching any of the plurality of destination floor buttons. In this destination floor pattern discharge action, compressed air that has established a fixed destination floor pattern corresponding to the detected approaching destination floor button, i.e., the action object button, is discharged toward the approach area of ​​the action object button.

2. The elevator system according to claim 1, wherein, The compressed air discharge device is configured to discharge compressed air from the discharge ports respectively provided on the plurality of destination floor buttons.

3. The elevator system according to claim 1, wherein, The compressed air discharge device is configured to discharge compressed air from an outlet located along the destination floor numbers printed on the front of the plurality of destination floor buttons.

4. The elevator system according to claim 1, wherein, The elevator system also includes multiple Braille sign sections, each corresponding to one of the multiple destination floor buttons. The compressed air discharge device is configured to discharge compressed air from a discharge port along the Braille arrangement formed on the plurality of Braille signs.

5. The elevator system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The control device is configured to perform a start signal pattern discharge action before performing the destination floor pattern discharge action, in which compressed air of a start signal pattern different from the destination floor pattern is discharged toward the proximity area of ​​the action target button when the destination floor pattern discharge action is to be performed.

6. The elevator system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The control device is configured to, when a destination call is registered during the execution of the destination floor pattern discharge action, interrupt the destination floor pattern discharge action and execute a registration signal pattern discharge action, in which compressed air of a registration signal pattern different from the destination floor pattern is discharged toward the proximity area of ​​the action target button.

7. The elevator system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The control device is configured to prevent the execution of the destination floor style dispatch action when the action object button is in a state where it cannot register a destination elevator call.

8. The elevator system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The destination floor layout is determined by a combination of compressed air discharge intensity, discharge time, discharge frequency, and discharge interval.

9. The elevator system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, In the destination floor pattern discharge operation, the control device is configured such that, when the sensor device detects that a detected object is approaching multiple action object buttons at the same time, compressed air that has established a unique destination floor pattern corresponding to each of the multiple action object buttons is discharged toward the approach area of ​​each of the multiple action object buttons.

10. An information processing apparatus that uses a compressed air discharge device that discharges compressed air toward the proximity areas of a plurality of destination floor buttons disposed within an elevator car to provide a user with identification information of the plurality of destination floor buttons, wherein, The information processing device includes: The receiving unit receives proximity information, which includes whether the detected object is close to the plurality of destination floor buttons respectively. The arithmetic unit, when the proximity information includes detecting that the detected object is approaching any of the plurality of destination floor buttons, generates the following action command: the action command is used to discharge compressed air with a fixed destination floor pattern corresponding to the detected approaching destination floor button, i.e., the action object button, toward the approach area of ​​the action object button. as well as The transmitting unit sends the action command to the compressed air discharge device.

11. An information providing method, wherein the information providing method provides a user with identification information of multiple destination floor buttons located inside an elevator car, wherein, The information provision method includes: The detection steps include detecting whether the object being detected is close to the multiple destination floor buttons; and In the discharge step, if the detected object is close to any of the multiple destination floor buttons, compressed air with a fixed destination floor pattern corresponding to the detected approaching destination floor button, i.e., the action object button, is discharged toward the approaching area of ​​the action object button.

12. A computer-readable recording medium containing a program that causes a computer to perform the following actions: providing a user with identification information of a plurality of destination floor buttons using a compressed air discharge device that discharges compressed air toward the proximity areas of each of the destination floor buttons disposed within an elevator car, wherein, The program causes the computer to perform the following actions: Receive proximity information, which includes whether the detected object is approaching the respective of the multiple destination floor buttons. If the proximity information includes the detection that the detected object is approaching any of the multiple destination floor buttons, the following action command is generated: This action command is used to discharge compressed air with a fixed destination floor pattern corresponding to the detected approaching destination floor button, i.e., the action object button, toward the approach area of ​​the action object button. The generated action command is sent to the compressed air discharge device.

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