Landing operation device and elevator system

Abstract

The invention provides a landing operation device and an elevator system, which can edit information related to a number machine and information related to a stopping floor. The landing operation device (2) is provided with a display (20), a display control part (23), a building specification storage part (22), a parking floor information editing part (26) and a parking machine information editing part (27). A stop floor information editing unit (26) displays a first screen for inputting a table and an arrangement of stop floors of a car (32) on a display (20), and edits stop floor information. A numbering machine information editing unit (27) displays a second screen for inputting the list and arrangement of the numbering machine on the display (20), and edits numbering machine information. Information including stop floor information and number machine information is stored in a building specification storage unit (22) as building specification information.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a hall operation device and an elevator system. BACKGROUND

[0002] In Patent Literature 1, a system for editing car configuration information of an elevator is described. In the system described in Patent Literature 1, the car configuration information means a car configuration of a hall when viewed from above. In the system, the car configuration information is edited in a car configuration information editing device.

[0003] Patent Literature 1: International Publication No. 2010 / 10612

[0004] In the system described in Patent Literature 1, information related to a car can be edited, but information related to a landing floor cannot be edited. Therefore, information related to a landing floor must be set before factory shipment. SUMMARY

[0005] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above-described problem. An object of the present disclosure is to provide a hall operation device and an elevator system capable of editing information related to a car and information related to a landing floor.

[0006] The hall operation device of the present disclosure is a device capable of communicating with a group management device of an elevator. The hall operation device has a display, a display control section for displaying a destination floor of a car in the display, a building specification storage section for storing building specification information related to a building having the car, a landing floor information editing section for displaying a first screen for inputting a notation and arrangement of a landing floor of the car in the display, and editing landing floor information based on information input from the first screen, and a car information editing section for displaying a second screen for inputting a notation and arrangement for determining a car of the car in the display, and editing car information based on information input from the second screen. In the landing floor information, regarding each landing floor, a correspondence relation between a notation in the display and a code processable by the group management device is included. In the car information, regarding each car, a correspondence relation between a notation in the display and a code processable by the group management device is included. Information including the landing floor information and the car information is stored as the building specification information in the building specification storage section.

[0007] The elevator system disclosed herein includes: the aforementioned floor operation device; a group management device; and a second floor operation device capable of communicating with the group management device. The floor operation device further includes a building specification communication unit, which, upon receiving a request to obtain building specification information from the group management device, sends the building specification information stored in the building specification storage unit to the group management device. The group management device further includes a building specification relay unit, which forwards the building specification information sent by the building specification communication unit to the second floor operation device. The second floor operation device includes a second building specification storage unit, which stores the building specification information forwarded by the building specification relay unit.

[0008] The elevator system disclosed herein includes: a landing operation device capable of communicating with an elevator group management device; and a building specification editing device. The landing operation device includes: a display; a display control unit for displaying the destination floor of the car on the display; and a building specification storage unit for storing building specification information related to the building containing the car. The building specification editing device includes: a floor information editing unit that displays a first screen for inputting the notation and arrangement of the floors the car will stop on, and edits the floor information based on the information input from the first screen; and a machine number information editing unit that displays a second screen for inputting the notation and arrangement of the machine number to determine the car, and edits the machine number information based on the information input from the second screen. The floor information includes a correspondence between the notation on the display and the code that the group management device can process for each floor. The machine number information includes a correspondence between the notation on the display and the code that the group management device can process for each machine. The information including the floor information and the machine number information is stored as building specification information in the building specification storage unit.

[0009] The elevator system disclosed herein includes: a group management device; a landing operation device capable of communicating with the group management device; and an external device capable of communicating with the group management device. The landing operation device includes: a display; a display control unit for displaying the destination floor of the car on the display; and a building specification storage unit for storing building specification information related to the building containing the car. The external device includes: a floor information editing unit that displays a first screen for inputting the notation and arrangement of the car's landing floors, and edits the landing floor information based on information input from the first screen; a machine number information editing unit that displays a second screen for inputting the notation and arrangement of the machine number to determine the car, and edits the machine number information based on information input from the second screen; and an information communication unit that sends the landing floor information and machine number information to the group management device. The landing floor information includes a correspondence between the notation displayed on the display and the codes that the group management device can process for each landing floor. The device information includes a mapping between the displays on the screen and the codes that the group management device can process for each device. The group management device also has a building specification relay unit, which forwards the floor information and device information sent by the information communication unit to the floor station operation unit. The floor information and device information forwarded by the building specification relay unit are stored as building specification information in the building specification storage unit.

[0010] According to the floor control panel device disclosed herein, it is possible to edit information related to the aircraft number and information related to the floor where the aircraft is stopped. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of an elevator system in Embodiment 1.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing an example of a group management device and a floor operation device.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the floor station operation device in Embodiment 1.

[0014] Figure 4 This is an example of the first screen.

[0015] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the functions of the floor information editing department.

[0016] Figure 6 This is an example of a second screen.

[0017] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating another example of the elevator system in Embodiment 1.

[0018] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the floor station control device.

[0019] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of a group management device.

[0020] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the floor station operating device registered as the main device.

[0021] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating another example of the elevator system in Embodiment 1.

[0022] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating another example of the elevator system in Embodiment 1.

[0023] Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating another example of the elevator system in Embodiment 1.

[0024] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware resources of a strata station operating device.

[0025] Figure 15 This is a diagram illustrating another example of the hardware resources of a strata station operating device.

[0026] Label Explanation

[0027] 1: Group management device; 2: Floor operation device; 3: Elevator device; 4: Building specification editing device; 5: Portable storage device; 6: External device; 10: Distribution unit; 11: Operation management unit; 12: Communication unit; 13: Judgment unit; 14: Building specification relay unit; 20: Display; 21: Input device; 22: Building specification storage unit; 23: Display control unit; 24: Communication unit; 25: Information conversion unit; 26: Floor information editing unit; 27: Number information editing unit; 28: Judgment Unit; 29: Building Specification Communication Unit; 30: Management Device; 31: Control Device; 32: Car; 33: Hoistway; 40: Display; 41: Floor Information Editing Unit; 42: Unit Information Editing Unit; 43: Building Specification Storage Unit; 60: Display; 61: Floor Information Editing Unit; 62: Unit Information Editing Unit; 63: Building Specification Storage Unit; 64: Information Communication Unit; 70: Processing Circuit; 71: Processor; 72: Memory; 73: Dedicated Hardware. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following is a detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. Repetitive descriptions have been simplified or omitted as appropriate. In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same or equivalent parts.

[0029] Implementation Method 1

[0030] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of an elevator system in Embodiment 1. Figure 1 A preferred embodiment of an elevator system is shown, comprising a group management device 1, multiple floor operation devices 2, and multiple elevator devices 3. Figure 1 In the example shown, multiple elevator units 3 each have a management device 30, a control device 31, and a car 32. The car 32 moves up and down in the hoistway 33.

[0031] The group management device 1 manages multiple elevator devices 3, i.e. multiple cars 32, installed in the building as a group. Figure 1 This example illustrates how group management device 1 manages elevators A, B, C, and D as multiple elevator units 3. The number of elevator units 3 managed by group management device 1 may not be four.

[0032] In cases where it is necessary to distinguish the elements of elevator unit 3 according to different machine numbers, the letters A, B, C, or D indicating the machine number are added to the element designations. For example, elevator unit 3A, which is machine number A, has a management device 30A, a control device 31A, and a car 32A.

[0033] The landing operation device 2 is used by elevator users to input their destination floor. Preferably, the landing operation device 2 is installed at the landings of each floor where the elevator car 32 stops. Hereinafter, the floors where the elevator car 32 stops will simply be referred to as the stopping floors. A building may have multiple stopping floors. The landing operation device 2 may also be installed at only a portion of these multiple stopping floors. For example, the landing operation device 2 may be installed only at the landing of the lowest stopping floor. Each landing operation device 2 can communicate with the group management device 1.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a group management device 1 and a floor operation device 2. Figure 2 In the example shown, the group management device 1 has a distribution unit 10, an operation management unit 11, and a communication unit 12. Each floor station operation device 2 has, for example, a display 20, an input device 21, a building specification storage unit 22, a display control unit 23, a communication unit 24, and an information conversion unit 25.

[0035] Display 20 is a device for displaying information to elevator users. Display 20 is controlled by display control unit 23. Input device 21 is a device for users to input information. Users can input the destination floor by operating input device 21. Input device 21 may also have mechanical buttons. Alternatively, a touch panel display with the functions of display 20 and input device 21 may be installed on the landing operation device 2.

[0036] When a user inputs the destination floor through input device 21, communication unit 24 sends a call registration request to group management device 1. The call registration request includes information about the destination floor input through input device 21.

[0037] In the group management device 1, the communication unit 12 receives a registration request for an elevator call. Upon receiving the registration request, the communication unit 12 registers the elevator call in the group management device 1. The allocation unit 10 determines the car 32 that responds to the registered elevator call. Hereinafter, the car 32 that responds to the registered elevator call will be referred to as the allocation car. When the allocation unit 10 determines the allocation car, the operation management unit 11 manages the elevator system 3 based on the allocation information. The allocation information includes information about the allocation car and the destination floor. In the elevator system 3, the management unit 30 and the control unit 31 control the movement of the car 32 based on the allocation information from the group management device 1. For example, if the allocation car is car 32C, the management unit 30C and the control unit 31C control the movement of car 32C.

[0038] When the allocation unit 10 determines which car to allocate, the communication unit 12 sends the car allocation information to the landing operation device 2, which sent the elevator call registration request. In the landing operation device 2, the communication unit 24 receives the car allocation information as a response to the elevator call registration request. Upon receiving the car allocation information, the display control unit 23 displays the allocated car and its destination floor (i.e., the destination floor entered by the user) on the display 20. By viewing the allocated car and destination floor displayed on the display 20, the user can determine which car 32 to take. Furthermore, notifications to the user can utilize not only the information displayed on the display 20 but also auditory information such as touch sounds during button operation or voice announcements to attract attention.

[0039] The above describes the normal operation of the elevator car 32 in response to a registered call. For normal operation, building specification information related to the building needs to be stored in the building specification storage unit 22 of the landing operation device 2. The building specification information represents the specifications of the building containing the elevator car 32. For example, the building specification information includes information related to the floor the elevator car 32 stops at (hereinafter also referred to as floor information) and information related to the number of elevators managed by the group management device 1 (hereinafter also referred to as elevator number information).

[0040] In elevator systems, the user-identified display and the group management device 1 sometimes differ in their codes regarding the floors the elevator stops at. Similarly, the user-identified display and the group management device 1 sometimes differ in their codes regarding the elevator number. The information conversion unit 25 performs information conversion processing during communication between the floor operation device 2 and the group management device 1 to eliminate problems arising from such discrepancies. Furthermore, the user-identified display corresponds to the display shown on the display 20.

[0041] For example, when a user inputs the destination floor from the input device 21, the information conversion unit 25 converts the input destination floor information into a corresponding code that the group management device 1 can process. The elevator call registration request sent from the communication unit 24 to the group management device 1 is based on the code converted by the information conversion unit 25.

[0042] Furthermore, when the communication unit 24 receives car allocation information from the group management device 1, the information conversion unit 25 converts the received car allocation information into display information that matches the user's recognition, i.e., the display on the display 20. The display control unit 23 displays the car allocation information on the display 20 based on the display information converted by the information conversion unit 25.

[0043] This conversion process based on the information conversion unit 25 is performed according to the building specification information stored in the building specification storage unit 22. Tables 1 and 2 show an example of the building specification information stored in the building specification storage unit 22. Tables 1 and 2 each show a portion of the building specification information.

[0044] Table 1

[0045]

[0046] In the example shown in Table 1, the group management device 1 can process codes that set the bottom floor to a consecutive value of 1.

[0047] Table 2

[0048]

[0049] Previously, specifications were designed specifically for buildings equipped with landing station operating devices. These specifications were written into the device during the manufacturing phase, before it left the factory. Therefore, the landing station operating device became dedicated to that building and could not be used in other buildings. Furthermore, if the specifications were not designed and written in place, the landing station operating device could not be shipped as a product.

[0050] The preferred embodiment shown in this embodiment was made to solve these problems. Specifically, in the preferred embodiment shown in this embodiment, it is not necessary to write the floor station operation device 2 with specifications matching the building during the factory manufacturing stage. The floor station operation device 2 is shipped from the factory as a standard device with universal hardware and software that can be used in various buildings. Furthermore, for example, when the floor station operation device 2 is installed in a building, the building specification information matching that building is edited and stored in the building specification storage unit 22. Therefore, in the preferred embodiment shown in this embodiment, production load can be balanced, reducing production costs. In addition, mass production of the device becomes easier.

[0051] To achieve this functionality, each floor station operating device 2 also includes a floor information editing unit 26 and a machine number information editing unit 27. See below for further details. Figures 3 to 6 The functions of this elevator system are described in detail. Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the floor station operation device 2 in Embodiment 1.

[0052] Figure 3 This illustrates the process used to set building specification information. Figure 3 The setup process shown begins when a pre-set start condition is met. The start condition can also be met upon initial activation of the floor operation device 2. Alternatively, the start condition can be met by performing a specific operation on the input device 21. Examples of start conditions being met are not limited to these.

[0053] First, the floor information editing unit 26 displays the first screen (S101) on the display 20. The first screen is a display of the notation (notation on the display 20) and arrangement of the floors to be stopped by the car 32. Input is performed using the input device 21. Hereinafter, a specific explanation will be given for example E1, in which the building has 15 floors to be stopped, and the notation of these floors on the display 20 from the bottom floor is “B2”, “B1”, “G”, “2”, “3”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “10”, “11”, “12”, “15”, “16”, “17”, and “18”.

[0054] Figure 4 This is an example image showing the first frame. Figure 4 In the example shown, "Exist 0Floor?" means "Is floor 0 present in the docking floor table?". In example E1, floor 0 is not present in the docking floor table. Therefore, select the checkbox adjacent to the left of "No".

[0055] exist Figure 4In the example shown, "Basement floor notation" means "notation of the basement floor". In example E1, the basement floor is notated using the letter "B". Therefore, select the checkbox adjacent to the left of "B".

[0056] Figure 4 This illustrates a preferred example where the first screen includes multiple group input fields. Each group input field is used to input consecutive docking floors as a group (in...). Figure 4 The example shown is the "Block" column. Additionally, consecutive stops, i.e., a group of stops, are those where both the floor number and the floor designation are consecutive. In example E1, "B2" and "B1" are consecutive stops. On the other hand, "G" means floor 1, but the designations of "G" and "2" are not consecutive, therefore, they do not belong to a consecutive stop group. "2" and "3" are consecutive stops.

[0057] exist Figure 4 In the example shown, "1st FL.Block" is the input field for the first group. "2nd FL.Block" is the input field for the second group. "3rd FL.Block" is the input field for the third group. Figure 4 In the example shown, the input fields for groups 4 and beyond are displayed on monitor 20 by scrolling the screen. Furthermore, the nth group is the group following the (n+1)th group.

[0058] You can enter the labels for the first and second stops in the input fields of each group. The first stop is the lowest stop in that group. Figure 4 In the example shown, "Lowest FL." corresponds to the first docking floor. The second docking floor is the topmost docking floor in this group. Figure 5 In the example shown, "HighestFL." is equivalent to the second floor.

[0059] In example E1, enter "B2" as the first stop floor of the first group and "B1" as the second stop floor. Additionally, in example E1, the second group only contains stop floor G. Therefore, enter "G" as the first stop floor of the second group and "G" as the second stop floor.

[0060] Similarly, enter "2" as the first stop for the third group, and "3" as the second stop. Enter "5" as the first stop for the fourth group, and "7" as the second stop. Enter "10" as the first stop for the fifth group, and "12" as the second stop. Enter "15" as the first stop for the sixth group, and "18" as the second stop.

[0061] When the elevator floor information editing unit 26 displays the first screen on the display 20, it determines whether the input for the first screen has ended (S102). When the elevator operator finishes inputting for the first screen, they press the "Next" button displayed on the first screen. Therefore, S102 determines "Yes". When S102 determines "Yes", the elevator floor information editing unit 26 edits the floor information based on the information input from the first screen (S103).

[0062] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the function of the parking floor information editing unit 26. In Example E1, the parking floor information editing unit 26 determines the number of parking floors in each group based on the information entered from the group input fields on the first screen, and then determines the notation and arrangement of all parking floors. For example, the parking floor information editing unit 26 sets the first parking floor with the notation "10" entered in the 5th group input field as the bottom floor of the consecutive parking floors, and sets the second parking floor with the notation "12" entered as the top floor of the consecutive parking floors, thus editing the parking floor information. That is, the consecutive parking floors become "10", "11", and "12" starting from the bottom floor. The parking floor information editing unit 26 performs the same editing process on the information entered from each group input field. Legend This shows an example of the result of the floor information editing department 26 determining the notation and arrangement of the floors.

[0063] Furthermore, the floor information editing unit 26 assigns corresponding control and communication codes to each floor based on the information entered from the group input field on the first screen. These codes are codes that the group management device 1 can process, such as consecutive values ​​setting the bottom floor to 1.

[0064] In example E1, the first group includes both "B2" and "B1". Therefore, the parking floor information editing unit 26 assigns code "1" to parking floor "B2" and code "2" to parking floor "B1". The parking floor information editing unit 26 assigns code "3" to parking floor "G" in the second group. The parking floor information editing unit 26 similarly assigns codes to parking floors in the third and subsequent groups.

[0065] Table 3 shows the code assignment results based on the floor information editing unit 26. Table 3 shows the correspondence between the floor numbers, i.e., the numbers in the display 20, and the codes that the group management device 1 can process.

[0066] Table 3

[0067] Code B2 B1 G 2 3 5 6 7 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 Figure 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

[0068] The floor information edited by the floor information editing unit 26 in S103 includes at least the correspondence between the symbols on the display 20 and the codes that the group management device 1 can process, which are related to each floor.

[0069] Next, the number information editing unit 27 displays a second screen on the display 20 (S104). The second screen is used to input the numbers and arrangement of the cars 32. Input to the second screen is performed using the input device 21.

[0070] Figure 6 This is an example image showing the second scene. In Figure 6 In the example shown, the operator selects the checkbox for the number of cars 32 managed by the group management device 1. In example E1, the group management device 1 manages 4 cars 32. Therefore, the operator selects the checkbox adjacent to the left of "1st Car Name", the checkbox adjacent to the left of "2nd Car Name", the checkbox adjacent to the left of "3rd Car Name", and the checkbox adjacent to the left of "4th Car Name".

[0071] In addition, the operator enters the serial number information into the register according to the order (arrangement) identified by the user. In example E1, "A" is entered in the input field to the right of "1st Car Name". "B" is entered in the input field to the right of "2nd Car Name". "C" is entered in the input field to the right of "3rd Car Name". "D" is entered in the input field to the right of "4th Car Name".

[0072] When the serial number information editing unit 27 displays the second screen on the display 20, it determines whether the input to the second screen has ended (S105). When the operator finishes inputting to the second screen, they press the "Confirm" button displayed on the second screen. Therefore, it is determined to be "yes" in S105. When it is determined to be "yes" in S105, the serial number information editing unit 27 edits the serial number information based on the information input from the second screen (S106).

[0073] exist Legend In the example shown, the operator can directly input the serial number's label and arrangement. Therefore, the serial number information editing unit 27 determines the label and arrangement of all serial numbers based on the input from the second screen.

[0074] Furthermore, the device information editing unit 27 assigns control and communication codes to each device. These codes are codes that the group management device 1 can process. The order in which the group management device 1 identifies the devices is preset, and these codes are, for example, consecutive values ​​starting from 1. In example E1, the device information editing unit 27 assigns code "1" to the first device "A" and code "2" to the second device "B". The device information editing unit 27 similarly assigns codes to the third and subsequent devices.

[0075] Table 4 shows the code assignment results based on the serial number information editing unit 27. Table 4 shows the correspondence between the serial number markings, i.e., the markings on the display 20, and the codes that the group management device 1 can process.

[0076] Table 4

[0077] Code A B C D Figure 3 1 2 3 4

[0078] The serial number information edited by the serial number information editing department 27 in S106 includes at least the correspondence between the symbols on the display 20 and the codes that the group management device 1 can process, which are related to each serial number.

[0079] in addition, Figure 7 This example shows the process of initially editing the floor information and then editing the phone number information. As another example, the phone number information can be edited first, followed by the floor information. That is, the processes shown in S101 to S103 can be performed after the processes shown in S104 to S106.

[0080] Next, the floor information edited by the floor information editing unit 26 in S103 and the elevator number information edited by the elevator number information editing unit 27 in S106 are stored as building specification information in the building specification storage unit 22 (S107). This enables conversion processing based on the information conversion unit 25. That is, normal operation is possible in the elevator system.

[0081] In the example shown in this embodiment, the elevator operator can edit information related to the elevator number and the floor to be stopped at the installation site, allowing the building specification storage unit 22 to store the building specification information. During the factory manufacturing stage, it is not necessary to write the specified parameters of the landing operation device 2 to match the building being installed, as was done previously. The landing operation device 2 is manufactured and shipped as a standard device with universal hardware and software that can be used in various buildings. Therefore, the production efficiency of the landing operation device 2 can be improved, and production costs can be reduced. Furthermore, the production load of the landing operation device 2 can be evened out throughout the year.

[0082] In particular, in the specific example shown in this embodiment, the first screen includes multiple input fields. That is, as standard software for the landing station operation device 2, it is equipped with functions that allow editing of the building's floor number, special notations for the floors to be stopped, and special design elements such as skipping floors, as well as functions that allow unified editing of consecutive floors to be stopped. Therefore, it simplifies the operator's input and provides a landing station operation device 2 with excellent operability.

[0083] The following describes other functions that this elevator system can employ. Only the differences from the examples above will be explained in detail, while descriptions of similarities will be omitted where appropriate.

[0084] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating another example of the elevator system in Embodiment 1. Figure 2 Is with Figure 7 A fairly accurate diagram. Figure 1 The overall structure of the elevator system shown is similar to Figure 7 The structures shown are the same. Figures 8 to 10 In the example shown, the group management device 1 also includes a decision unit 13 and a building specification relay unit 14. Each floor station operation device 2 also includes a decision unit 28 and a building specification communication unit 29. The building specification communication unit 29 can also be provided in the floor station operation device 2 as a function of the communication unit 24.

[0085] Below, also refer to Figure 8 The functions of this elevator system are described in detail. Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the landing operation device 2. The following explanation will begin with a scenario where no building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit 22 among all the landing operation devices 2 in the elevator system.

[0086] For example, an elevator operator connects the power supply to one of the landing operation devices 2 in the elevator system at the installation site. At this time, the operator does not need to pay particular attention to the order in which the power is connected. Below, when it is necessary to distinguish the landing operation device 2 that was initially connected from the other landing operation devices 2, the label α is used to indicate the element. That is, the operator connects the power supply to landing operation device 2 α.

[0087] In the floor station operation device 2α, which is powered on, the determination unit 28α first determines whether building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit 22α (S201). In the floor station operation device 2, the building specification information acquisition flag is set to "required" or "not required". If building specification information is not stored in the building specification storage unit 22, the acquisition flag is set to "required". That is, the acquisition flag is set to "required" when the floor station operation device 2 is manufactured. If building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit 22, the acquisition flag is set to "not required".

[0088] In the initial power-on operation device 2α, if the building specification storage unit 22α does not store building specification information, the acquisition flag is set to "required". Therefore, the determination unit 28α determines that the building specification storage unit 22α does not store building specification information (S201: No). When the determination is "No" in S201, the building specification communication unit 29α sends a request to the group management device 1 to acquire the building specification information (S202).

[0089] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the group management device 1. In the group management device 1, the floor station operation device 2, which initially stores building specification information in the building specification storage unit 22, is managed as the master device. When none of the floor station operation devices 2 stores building specification information in the building specification storage unit 22, there is no master device.

[0090] In the group management device 1, it is determined whether a request to obtain building specification information has been received from any floor station operation device 2 (S301). The building specification relay unit 14 receives the request sent by the building specification communication unit 29a in S202, and thus determines "yes" in S301.

[0091] If the determination is "yes" in S301, the determination unit 13 determines whether a master device exists (S302). If no master device exists in the floor station operation device 2 that can communicate with the group management device 1, the determination is "no" in S302. If the determination is "no" in S302, the building specification relay unit 14 sends a non-existence notification to the floor station operation device 2α that sent the acquisition request (S303).

[0092] In the floor station operation device 2α, when a request to obtain building specification information is sent in S202, it is determined whether a non-existence notification is received from the group management device 1 as a response (S203). The building specification communication unit 29α receives the non-existence notification sent by the building specification relay unit 14 in S303, and thus determines "yes" in S203.

[0093] When the determination in S203 is "yes", the group management device 1 notifies the operator that it is unable to send building specification information (S204). This notification can also be made by displaying text information on the display 20α via the display control unit 23α. The operator, seeing the "cannot send" display, understands that they need to manually set the building specification information. Therefore, the process is performed in the floor operation device 2α. Figure 8 The setup process is shown above. The above-mentioned start condition can also be met if a non-existence notification is received from the group management device 1, that is, if building specification information cannot be obtained from the group management device 1.

[0094] Next, in the building specification communication unit 29α, it is determined whether the setting of the building specification information is complete (S205). For example, if the building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit 22α in S107, it is determined to be "yes" in S205. Alternatively, it can be determined to be "yes" in S205 by performing a specific operation on the input device 21 after storing the building specification information in the building specification storage unit 22α in S107. When it is determined to be "yes" in S205, the building specification communication unit 29α sends a registration request to the group management device 1 as the master device (S206).

[0095] In the group management device 1, when a non-existence notification is sent in S303, it is determined whether a registration request is received from the floor operation device 2α that sent the non-existence notification as a response (S304). The building specification relay unit 14 receives the registration request sent by the building specification communication unit 29α in S206, and thus determines "yes" in S304.

[0096] When the determination is "yes" in S304, the floor station operation device 2α that sent the registration request is registered as the master device in the group management device 1 (S305). When the floor station operation device 2α is registered as the master device in S305, the building specification relay unit 14 sends a registration completion notification to the floor station operation device 2α that sent the registration request (S306).

[0097] In the floor station operation device 2α, when a registration request from the master device is sent in S206, it is determined whether a registration completion notification is received from the group management device 1 as a response (S207). The building specification communication unit 29α receives the registration completion notification sent by the building specification relay unit 14 in S306, and thus determines "yes" in S207. When the determination is "yes" in S207, the building specification information acquisition flag is set to "not required" (S208).

[0098] Furthermore, when the acquisition flag is set to "acquisition not required" in S208 and the power to the landing station operation device 2α is turned on, in S201, the determination unit 28α determines that building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit 22α. That is, the determination is "yes" in S201. When the determination is "yes" in S201, the landing station operation device 2α operates in product mode (S209).

[0099] Next, the following situation will be explained: In the landing station operation device 2α, after the building specification information acquisition flag is set to "not required", the operator initially connects the power to another landing station operation device 2. Below, in order to distinguish this powered-on landing station operation device 2 from other landing station operation devices 2, the label β representing the element will be used.

[0100] In this elevator system, the landing operation device 2α, whose acquisition flag is initially set to "acquisition not required," is the master device, while the landing operation device 2β is the slave device. Furthermore, as mentioned above, the acquisition flag of the landing operation devices 2 is set to "acquisition required" at the factory. Therefore, at the factory, all landing operation devices 2 in the elevator system are slave devices. Since the order in which the operator turns on the power is arbitrary, in this system, all landing operation devices 2 may be registered as master devices.

[0101] In the station operation device 2β, when the power is turned on, Figure 9 The processing flow shown begins.

[0102] In the initial power-on operation device 2β, the building specification storage unit 22β does not store building specification information, and the acquisition flag is set to "required". Therefore, it is determined to be "no" in S201. When it is determined to be "no" in S201, the building specification communication unit 29β sends a request to the group management device 1 to acquire building specification information (S202).

[0103] As described above, in the group management device 1, the following is performed: Figure 10 The processing flow is shown below. In the group management device 1, the building specification relay unit 14 receives the acquisition request sent by the building specification communication unit 29β in S202, and thus determines "yes" in S301. When it is determined to be "yes" in S301, the determination unit 13 determines whether a master device exists (S302).

[0104] In Example E1, the floor station operation device 2α is registered as a master device. Therefore, the determination unit 13 determines that a master device exists. That is, it determines "yes" in S302. When it determines "yes" in S302, the building specification relay unit 14 forwards the acquisition request sent from the building specification communication unit 29β to the floor station operation device 2α registered as a master device (S307).

[0105] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the floor station operating device 2 registered as the main device. If it is example E1, then... Figures 7 to 10 The processing flow of the floor station operation device 2α after being registered as the main device is shown.

[0106] After being registered as the master device, the floor station operation device 2α determines whether a request to obtain building specification information has been received from the group management device 1 (S401). The building specification communication unit 29α receives the request forwarded by the building specification relay unit 14 in S307, and thus determines "yes" in S401. When it is determined to be "yes" in S401, the building specification communication unit 29α sends the building specification information stored in the building specification storage unit 22α to the group management device 1 (S402).

[0107] In the group management device 1, when a request to obtain building specification information is forwarded in S307, it is determined whether to receive the building specification information from the floor station operation device 2α, which is the master device, as a response (S308). The building specification relay unit 14 receives the building specification information sent by the building specification communication unit 29α in S402, and thus determines "yes" in S308. When it is determined "yes" in S308, the building specification relay unit 14 forwards the building specification information sent from the building specification communication unit 29α to the floor station operation device 2β, which sent the request to obtain building specification information in S301 (S309).

[0108] In the floor station operation device 2β, when a request to obtain building specification information is sent in S202, it is determined whether a non-existence notification is received from the group management device 1 as a response (S203). As described above, in the group management device 1, it is determined to be "yes" in S302. Therefore, no non-existence notification is sent from the group management device 1 to the floor station operation device 2β (S203: No).

[0109] In the floor station operation device 2β, when the determination in S203 is "no", it is determined whether the building specification information is received from the group management device 1 as a response to the acquisition request sent in S202 (S210). The building specification communication unit 29β receives the building specification information forwarded by the building specification relay unit 14 in S309, and thus determines "yes" in S210.

[0110] When the determination is "yes" in S210, the building specification information forwarded by the building specification relay unit 14 is stored in the building specification storage unit 22β in S309 (S211). That is, the building specification information set by the operator in the landing operation device 2α is stored in the building specification storage unit 22β of the landing operation device 2β. Furthermore, when the building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit 22β in S211, the building specification information acquisition flag is set to "acquisition not required" (S208). Therefore, when the acquisition flag is set to "acquisition not required" in S208 and the power is turned on, the landing operation device 2β operates in product mode (S209).

[0111] As described above, all the floor operation devices 2 in this system are shipped as slave devices. All the floor operation devices 2 in this system can operate as floor operation devices 2α and 2β in Example E1.

[0112] exist Figure 11 In the example shown, in the floor station operation device 2 that is not the main device, when building specification information is obtained from the group management device 1 in S210, the obtained building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit 22. Therefore, for example, if there are 50 floor station operation devices 2 in this system, if the operator can perform input operations on the first and second screens for the one floor station operation device 2 that is the main device, it is not necessary to perform information input operations on the remaining 49 floor station operation devices 2. These 49 floor station operation devices 2 can obtain building specification information from the group management device 1 via the system's inherent communication network and store it in the building specification storage unit 22. Therefore, the operator does not need to repeatedly perform information input operations, reducing the operator's workload.

[0113] Next, another method for storing building specification information in the building specification storage unit 22 of the floor station operation device 2 will be described. Hereinafter, only the differences from the above example will be described in detail, while the descriptions of the similarities with the above example will be appropriately omitted.

[0114] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating another example of the elevator system in Embodiment 1. Figure 11 The elevator system shown, in addition to having a group management device 1, multiple floor operation devices 2, and multiple elevator devices 3, also has a building specification editing device 4. The group management device 1 and the multiple elevator devices 3 are the same as in any of the examples described above.

[0115] Each floor station operation device 2 includes, for example, a display 20, an input device 21, a building specification storage unit 22, a display control unit 23, a communication unit 24, and an information conversion unit 25. Each floor station operation device 2 may also include a docking floor information editing unit 26 and a number information editing unit 27, so that building specification information can be stored in the building specification storage unit 22 in the same way as in the example above.

[0116] The building specification editing device 4 includes, for example, a display 40, a floor information editing unit 41, a serial number information editing unit 42, and a building specification storage unit 43. The floor information editing unit 41 has the same functions as the floor information editing unit 26. The serial number information editing unit 42 has the same functions as the serial number information editing unit 27.

[0117] That is, in Figure 3 In the example shown, the operator edits information related to the aircraft number and the floor where the aircraft is docked in the building specification editing device 4, setting the building specification information. Then, the operator stores the building specification information set by the building specification editing device 4 in the building specification storage unit 22 of the landing station operation device 2. At this time, the operator can also temporarily store the building specification information set by the building specification editing device 4 in the portable storage device 5, and retrieve the building specification information from the portable storage device 5 to the landing station operation device 2. The portable storage device 5 can also be a USB memory stick or an SD card, etc.

[0118] Specifically, in the building specification editing device 4, the process is carried out with... Figure 4 The processing flow shown is the same. That is, in the building specification editing device 4, the docking floor information editing unit 41 displays the first screen on the display 40 (S101). Alternatively, if the building specification editing device 4 does not have a display 40, the docking floor information editing unit 41 can also display the first screen on a display of another device. The first screen may also include... Figure 11 The multiple input fields shown are as follows. The floor information editing unit 41 edits the floor information based on the information input from the first screen (S103).

[0119] The SIM card information editing unit 42 displays a second screen on the display 40 or another display (S104). The SIM card information editing unit 42 edits the SIM card information based on the information input from the second screen (S106). Then, the information including the floor information edited by the floor information editing unit 41 in S103 and the SIM card information edited by the SIM card information editing unit 42 in S106 is stored as building specification information in the building specification storage unit 43 (S107).

[0120] The operator uses portable storage device 5 to store the building specification information stored in building specification storage unit 43. Then, the operator connects portable storage device 5 to floor station operation device 2, which does not store building specification information in building specification storage unit 22, causing building specification storage unit 22 to store the building specification information stored in portable storage device 5. That is, information including the floor information edited by floor information editing unit 41 and the phone number information edited by phone number information editing unit 42 is stored as building specification information in building specification storage unit 22.

[0121] in the case of Figure 11 In the example shown, simply by connecting the portable storage device 5 to the floor station operation device 2, the building specification storage unit 22 of the floor station operation device 2 can store building specification information. Even Figure 11 The examples shown can achieve the same effect as the examples mentioned above. For instance, operators do not need to repeatedly perform information input operations, thus reducing their workload.

[0122] In addition, if it is Figure 12 The example shown allows for the separation of product development and building specification editing tool development. This avoids the problem of increased development costs due to product specification complexity. Furthermore, with the building specification editing device 4, previously set building specification information can be applied to new sites, or previously set building specification information can be further edited in conjunction with new sites. This makes the setting of building specification information more efficient.

[0123] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating another example of the elevator system in Embodiment 1. Figure 11 The elevator system shown is equivalent to the following elevator system: In Figure 12 In the elevator system shown, the group management device 1 also has a determination unit 13 and a building specification relay unit 14, and the floor station operation device 2 also has a determination unit 28 and a building specification communication unit 29.

[0124] Figure 7 The elevator system shown has the same characteristics as... Figure 12 The elevator system shown has the same functions. That is, in Figures 8 to 10 In the elevator system shown, the following is performed: Figure 12 The processing flow shown is the same as the processing flow shown.

[0125] For example, in the floor station operation device 2α of Example E1, the building specification communication unit 29α receives a "not found" notification from the group management device 1, and thus determines "yes" in S203. In S204, the group management device 1 informs the operator that it cannot send building specification information. Seeing the "cannot send" display, the operator understands that they need to set the building specification information themselves. Therefore, the operator connects the portable storage device 5 to the floor station operation device 2α, so that the building specification storage unit 22α stores the building specification information stored in the portable storage device 5. For example, when the building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit 22α, it is determined "yes" in S205. Alternatively, after storing the building specification information in the building specification storage unit 22α, a specific operation can be performed on the input device 21, and thus it is determined "yes" in S205.

[0126] exist Figure 12 In the example shown, if the floor station operation device 2α is registered as the master device, then in other floor station operation devices 2, when they receive building specification information from the group management device 1 as a response to the acquisition request sent in S202, they store the received building specification information in the building specification storage unit 22β. Therefore, if it is Figure 13 In the example shown, the operator only needs to connect the portable storage device 5 to the floor station operating device 2, which becomes the main device, which can further reduce the operator's workload.

[0127] Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating another example of the elevator system in Embodiment 1. Figure 13 The elevator system shown, in addition to having a group management device 1, multiple floor operation devices 2, and multiple elevator units 3, also has an external device 6. The multiple elevator units 3 are the same as in any of the examples described above.

[0128] Group management device 1, for example, includes a distribution unit 10, an operation management unit 11, a communication unit 12, and a building specification relay unit 14.

[0129] Each floor station operation device 2 includes, for example, a display 20, an input device 21, a building specification storage unit 22, a display control unit 23, a communication unit 24, an information conversion unit 25, and a building specification communication unit 29. Each floor station operation device 2 may also include a docking floor information editing unit 26 and a number information editing unit 27, so that building specification information can be stored in the building specification storage unit 22 using the same method as in the example described above.

[0130] External device 6 is a device capable of communicating with group management device 1. External device 6 can also be a single server device, multiple server devices, or a cloud server device. External device 6 may include, for example, a display 60, a floor information editing unit 61, a phone number information editing unit 62, a building specification storage unit 63, and an information communication unit 64. The floor information editing unit 61 has the same functions as floor information editing unit 26. The phone number information editing unit 62 has the same functions as phone number information editing unit 27.

[0131] That is, in Figure 3 In the example shown, the external device 6, which is connected to the group management device 1 via a network, edits information related to the SIM card number and the floor where the device is parked, and sets the building specification information. Then, the building specification information set by the external device 6 is sent to the floor operation device 2 via the group management device 1 and stored in the building specification storage unit 22.

[0132] Specifically, in external device 6, the interaction with... Figure 4 The processing flow shown is the same. That is, in the external device 6, the docking floor information editing unit 61 displays the first screen on the display 60 (S101). Alternatively, if the external device 6 does not have a display 60, the docking floor information editing unit 61 can also display the first screen on the display of another device. The first screen may also include... Figure 13 Multiple input fields as shown. The docking floor information editing unit 61 edits the docking floor information based on the information input from the first screen (S103).

[0133] The SIM card information editing unit 62 displays a second screen on the display 60 or another display (S104). The SIM card information editing unit 62 edits the SIM card information based on the information input from the second screen (S106). Then, the information including the floor information edited by the floor information editing unit 61 in S103 and the SIM card information edited by the SIM card information editing unit 62 in S106 is stored as building specification information in the building specification storage unit 63 (S107).

[0134] When an operator needs to store building specification information in the floor station operation device 2, they perform specific operations on the external device 6. As a result, the information communication unit 64 sends the building specification information stored in the building specification storage unit 63 to the group management device 1. That is, it sends the floor information edited by the floor information editing unit 61 and the phone number information edited by the phone number information editing unit 62 to the group management device 1.

[0135] In addition, when the operator needs to store building specification information in the floor station operation device 2, they can also perform specific operations on the floor station operation device 2, i.e., the input device 21. By performing this operation on the input device 21, the information communication unit 64 can also send the building specification information stored in the building specification storage unit 63 to the group management device 1.

[0136] In the group management device 1, the building specification relay unit 14 receives building specification information sent by the information communication unit 64. The building specification relay unit 14 forwards the building specification information received from the external device 6 to the floor station operation device 2. In the floor station operation device 2, the building specification information forwarded from the group management device 1 is stored in the building specification storage unit 22. That is, information including the floor information edited by the floor information editing unit 61 and the number information edited by the number information editing unit 62 is stored as building specification information in the building specification storage unit 22.

[0137] in the case of Figure 13 In the example shown, the function of editing and setting building specification information can be realized using an external device 6 that can communicate with the group management device 1. For example, this editing and setting function can also be realized in the cloud. Therefore, the operator does not need to bring the portable storage device 5 to the installation site, which can further reduce the operator's workload.

[0138] In addition, Figure 7 In the elevator system shown, the group management device 1 may also have a determination unit 13, and each floor operation device 2 may also have a determination unit 28. In this case, the system can achieve [communication / relationship / etc.]. Figures 8 to 10 The elevator system shown has the same functions. That is, this system is capable of performing the same functions as... Figure 14 The processing flow shown is the same as the processing flow shown.

[0139] For example, in the floor station operation device 2α in Example E1, the building specification communication unit 29α receives a "not found" notification from the group management device 1, and thus determines "yes" in S203. In S204, the group management device 1 informs the operator that it is unable to send building specification information. Seeing the "cannot send" display, the operator understands that it needs to obtain building specification information from the external device 6.

[0140] Upon seeing the display indicating that data cannot be sent, the operator performs a specific operation on the external device 6 or the input device 21α. Consequently, the information communication unit 64 sends building specification information to the group management device 1, which then forwards the building specification information received from the external device 6 to the floor station operation device 2α. In the floor station operation device 2α, which receives the building specification information from the group management device 1, the received building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit 22α. For example, when building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit 22α, it is determined to be "yes" in S205. Alternatively, after storing the building specification information in the building specification storage unit 22α, a specific operation can be performed on the input device 21, thereby determining "yes" in S205.

[0141] In this example, when the determination is "no" in S302, the building specification relay unit 14 can also send a non-existence notification to the floor station operation device 2α, and forward the acquisition request sent by the building specification communication unit 29α in S202 to the external device 6. In the external device 6, the information communication unit 64 sends the building specification information stored in the building specification storage unit 63 to the group management device 1 as a response to the acquisition request forwarded by the building specification relay unit 14. In the group management device 1, upon receiving the building specification information from the external device 6, it forwards the received building specification information to the floor station operation device 2.

[0142] In the station operation device 2α, if the determination is "yes" in S203, the notification that the data cannot be sent may not be sent.

[0143] In the floor station operation device 2α, when the condition is "yes" in S203, it is determined whether building specification information has been received from the group management device 1. This building specification information is sent from the external device 6. When the building specification communication unit 29 receives the building specification information from the group management device 1, the received building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit 22α. For example, when the building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit 22α, the condition is determined to be "yes" in S205. When the building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit 22α and a specific operation is performed on the input device 21, the condition can also be determined to be "yes" in S205.

[0144] Figure 15 This diagram illustrates an example of the hardware resources of the floor station operation device 2. The floor station operation device 2 has a processing circuit 70 comprising a processor 71 and a memory 72 as its hardware resources. The processing circuit 70 may also include multiple processors 71. The processing circuit 70 may also include multiple memories 72.

[0145] In this embodiment, the parts indicated by reference numerals 22 to 29 illustrate the functions of the landing station operation device 2. The function of the building specification storage unit 22 is implemented by the memory 72. The functions of the parts indicated by reference numerals 23 to 29 can be implemented by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware, which are described as programs. This program is stored in the memory 72. The landing station operation device 2 executes the program stored in the memory 72 by the processor 71 (computer), thereby implementing the functions of the parts indicated by reference numerals 23 to 29.

[0146] The processor 71 is also called a CPU (Central Processing Unit), central processing unit, processing unit, arithmetic unit, microprocessor, microcomputer, or DSP. The memory 72 can also be a semiconductor memory, magnetic disk, floppy disk, optical disk, high-density disk, mini-disk, or DVD. Suitable semiconductor memories include RAM, ROM, flash memory, EPROM, and EEPROM.

[0147] Figure 15 This diagram illustrates another example of the hardware resources of the floor station operation device 2. Figure 15 In the example shown, the floor operation device 2 has a processing circuit 70 that includes a processor 71, a memory 72 and dedicated hardware 73. Figure 14 An example is shown of a portion of the functions of the floor station operation device 2 implemented by dedicated hardware 73. All the functions of the floor station operation device 2 can also be implemented by dedicated hardware 73. The dedicated hardware 73 can be a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmable processor, a parallel programmable processor, an ASIC, an FPGA, or a combination thereof.

[0148] Hardware resources of group management device 1 and Figure 15 or Figure 14 The example shown is the same. The group management device 1 has a processing circuit including a processor and memory as hardware resources. This processing circuit may also include multiple processors. This processing circuit may also include multiple memories. The group management device 1 executes a program stored in the memory via a processor (computer), thereby realizing the functions of the parts shown in reference numerals 10-14. The group management device 1 may also have a processing circuit including a processor, memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the group management device 1 may also be implemented using dedicated hardware.

[0149] Hardware resources of building specification editing device 4 and Figure 15 or Figure 14The example shown is the same. The building specification editing device 4 has a processing circuit including a processor and memory as hardware resources. This processing circuit may also include multiple processors. This processing circuit may also include multiple memories. The building specification editing device 4 executes the program stored in the memory through the processor (computer), thereby realizing the functions of the parts shown by reference numerals 41 to 43. The building specification editing device 4 may also have a processing circuit including a processor, memory and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the building specification editing device 4 may also be realized by dedicated hardware.

[0150] Hardware resources of external device 6 and Figure 15 or ​ The example shown is the same. External device 6 has a processing circuit including a processor and memory as hardware resources. This processing circuit may also include multiple processors. This processing circuit may also include multiple memories. External device 6 executes the program stored in memory through the processor (computer), thereby realizing the functions of the parts shown by reference numerals 61 to 64. External device 6 may also have a processing circuit including a processor, memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of external device 6 may also be realized by dedicated hardware.

[0151] Below, examples of the modes that may be included in this disclosure are explicitly recorded as appendices.

[0152] [Postscript 1]

[0153] A landing operation device capable of communicating with an elevator group management device, wherein the landing operation device comprises:

[0154] monitor;

[0155] Display control unit, which is used to display the destination floor of the car in the display;

[0156] A building specification storage unit, which stores building specification information related to buildings having the car;

[0157] A floor information editing unit displays a first screen on the monitor for inputting the floor numbers and arrangements of the car, and edits the floor information based on the information input from the first screen; and

[0158] The car number information editing unit displays a second screen on the monitor for inputting the number and arrangement of the cars, and edits the car number information based on the information input from the second screen.

[0159] The floor information includes a correspondence between the displays on the screen and the codes that the group management device can process for each floor.

[0160] The device number information includes a correspondence between the displays on the screen and the codes that the group management device can process for each device number.

[0161] The information including the floor information and the number information is stored as building specification information in the building specification storage unit.

[0162] [Postscript 2]

[0163] According to the floor station operation device described in Appendix 1, wherein...

[0164] The first screen includes group input fields for entering the notation for the first and second docking floors.

[0165] The floor information editing unit will set the first floor, which has been entered in the group input field, as the bottom floor of the consecutive floor and set the second floor as the top floor of the consecutive floor to edit the floor information.

[0166] [Postscript 3]

[0167] According to the floor operation device described in Appendix 1 or Appendix 2, wherein...

[0168] The station operation device also has:

[0169] The determination unit determines whether building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit; and

[0170] The building specification communication unit, when determined by the determination unit that the building specification information is not stored in the building specification storage unit, sends a request to the group management device to retrieve the building specification information.

[0171] When building specification information is obtained from the group management device in response to the request, the obtained building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit.

[0172] [Postscript 4]

[0173] An elevator system having:

[0174] The station operation device described in any one of Appendix 1 to Appendix 3;

[0175] The group management device; and

[0176] A second-level station operating device capable of communicating with the group management device.

[0177] The floor station operation device also includes a building specification communication unit. When the building specification communication unit receives a request to obtain building specification information from the group management device, it sends the building specification information stored in the building specification storage unit to the group management device.

[0178] The group management device also includes a building specification relay unit, which forwards the building specification information sent by the building specification communication unit to the second-floor station operation device.

[0179] The second-floor station operating device has a second building specification storage unit, which stores building specification information forwarded by the building specification relay unit.

[0180] [Postscript 5]

[0181] An elevator system having:

[0182] The landing operation device is capable of communicating with the elevator group management device; and

[0183] Building specification editing device

[0184] The station operation device has the following features:

[0185] monitor;

[0186] A display control unit, used to display the destination floor of the car in the display; and

[0187] A building specification storage unit, used to store building specification information related to buildings having the car.

[0188] The building specification editing device has the following features:

[0189] The floor information editing unit displays a first screen showing the table and arrangement of the floors the car will stop at, and edits the floor information based on the information input from the first screen; and

[0190] The car number information editing unit displays a second screen for inputting the number and arrangement of the cars, and edits the car number information based on the information input from the second screen.

[0191] The floor information includes a correspondence between the displays on the screen and the codes that the group management device can process for each floor.

[0192] The device number information includes a correspondence between the displays on the screen and the codes that the group management device can process for each device number.

[0193] The information including the floor information and the number information is stored as building specification information in the building specification storage unit.

[0194] [Postscript 6]

[0195] According to the elevator system described in Appendix 5, wherein...

[0196] The first screen includes group input fields for entering the notation for the first and second docking floors.

[0197] The floor information editing unit will set the first floor, which has been entered in the group input field, as the bottom floor of the consecutive floor and set the second floor as the top floor of the consecutive floor to edit the floor information.

[0198] [Postscript 7]

[0199] According to the elevator system described in Appendix 5 or Appendix 6, wherein,

[0200] The station operation device also has:

[0201] The determination unit determines whether building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit; and

[0202] The building specification communication unit, when determined by the determination unit that the building specification information is not stored in the building specification storage unit, sends a request to the group management device to retrieve the building specification information.

[0203] When building specification information is obtained from the group management device in response to the request, the obtained building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit.

[0204] [Postscript 8]

[0205] The elevator system according to any one of Appendix 5 to Appendix 7, wherein,

[0206] The elevator system has the following features:

[0207] The group management device; and

[0208] A second-level station operating device capable of communicating with the group management device.

[0209] The floor station operation device also includes a building specification communication unit. When the building specification communication unit receives a request to obtain building specification information from the group management device, it sends the building specification information stored in the building specification storage unit to the group management device.

[0210] The group management device also includes a building specification relay unit, which forwards the building specification information sent by the building specification communication unit to the second-floor station operation device.

[0211] The second-floor station operating device has a second building specification storage unit, which stores building specification information forwarded by the building specification relay unit.

[0212] [Postscript 9]

[0213] An elevator system having:

[0214] Group management device;

[0215] A floor station operating device capable of communicating with the group management device; and

[0216] An external device capable of communicating with the group management device.

[0217] The station operation device has the following features:

[0218] monitor;

[0219] A display control unit, used to display the destination floor of the car in the display; and

[0220] A building specification storage unit, used to store building specification information related to buildings having the car.

[0221] The external device has:

[0222] The floor information editing unit displays a first screen showing the table and arrangement of the floors the car stops at, and edits the floor information based on the information input from the first screen.

[0223] The car number information editing unit displays a second screen for inputting the number and arrangement of the cars, and edits the car number information based on the information input from the second screen; and

[0224] The information and communication department sends the docking floor information and the phone number information to the group management device.

[0225] The floor information includes a correspondence between the displays on the screen and the codes that the group management device can process for each floor.

[0226] The device number information includes a correspondence between the displays on the screen and the codes that the group management device can process for each device number.

[0227] The group management device also includes a building specification relay unit, which forwards the docking floor information and the phone number information sent by the information communication unit to the floor station operation device.

[0228] Information including the floor information and the phone number information forwarded by the building specification relay unit is stored as building specification information in the building specification storage unit.

[0229] [Postscript 10]

[0230] According to the elevator system described in Appendix 9, wherein...

[0231] The first screen includes group input fields for entering the notation for the first and second docking floors.

[0232] The floor information editing unit will set the first floor, which has been entered in the group input field, as the bottom floor of the consecutive floor and set the second floor as the top floor of the consecutive floor to edit the floor information.

[0233] [Postscript 11]

[0234] According to the elevator system described in Appendix 9 or Appendix 10, wherein,

[0235] The station operation device also has:

[0236] The determination unit determines whether building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit; and

[0237] The building specification communication unit, when determined by the determination unit that the building specification information is not stored in the building specification storage unit, sends a request to the group management device to retrieve the building specification information.

[0238] When building specification information is obtained from the group management device in response to the request, the obtained building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit.

[0239] [Postscript 12]

[0240] The elevator system according to any one of Appendix 9 to Appendix 11, wherein,

[0241] The elevator system also includes a second-floor operating device, which can communicate with the group management device.

[0242] The floor station operation device also includes a building specification communication unit. When the building specification communication unit receives a request to obtain building specification information from the group management device, it sends the building specification information stored in the building specification storage unit to the group management device.

[0243] The building specification relay unit forwards the building specification information sent by the building specification communication unit to the second-floor station operation device.

[0244] The second-floor station operating device has a second building specification storage unit, which stores building specification information forwarded by the building specification relay unit.

Claims

1. A floor operation device capable of communicating with an elevator group management device, wherein, The station operation device has the following features: monitor; Display control unit, which is used to display the destination floor of the car in the display; A building specification storage unit, which stores building specification information related to buildings having the car; A floor information editing unit displays a first screen on the monitor for inputting the floor numbers and arrangements of the car, and edits the floor information based on the information input from the first screen; and The car number information editing unit displays a second screen on the monitor for inputting the number and arrangement of the cars, and edits the car number information based on the information input from the second screen. The floor information includes a correspondence between the displays on the screen and the codes that the group management device can process for each floor. The device number information includes a correspondence between the displays on the screen and the codes that the group management device can process for each device number. The information including the floor information and the number information is stored as building specification information in the building specification storage unit.

2. The floor station operation device according to claim 1, wherein, The first screen includes group input fields for entering the notation for the first and second docking floors. The floor information editing unit will set the first floor, which has been entered in the group input field, as the bottom floor of the consecutive floor and set the second floor as the top floor of the consecutive floor to edit the floor information.

3. The floor station operation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The station operation device also has: The determination unit determines whether the building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit; as well as The building specification communication unit, when determined by the determination unit that the building specification information is not stored in the building specification storage unit, sends a request to the group management device to retrieve the building specification information. When building specification information is obtained from the group management device in response to the request, the obtained building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit.

4. An elevator system, comprising: The station operation device as described in claim 1 or 2; The group management device; and A second-level station operating device capable of communicating with the group management device. The floor station operation device also includes a building specification communication unit. When the building specification communication unit receives a request to obtain building specification information from the group management device, it sends the building specification information stored in the building specification storage unit to the group management device. The group management device also includes a building specification relay unit, which forwards the building specification information sent by the building specification communication unit to the second-floor station operation device. The second-floor station operating device has a second building specification storage unit, which stores building specification information forwarded by the building specification relay unit.

5. An elevator system, comprising: The floor station operating device is capable of communicating with the elevator group management device; as well as Building specification editing device The station operation device has the following features: monitor; Display control unit, which is used to display the destination floor of the car in the display; as well as A building specification storage unit, used to store building specification information related to buildings having the car. The building specification editing device has the following features: The floor information editing unit displays a first screen showing the table and arrangement of the floors the car will stop at, and edits the floor information based on the information input from the first screen; and The car number information editing unit displays a second screen for inputting the number and arrangement of the cars, and edits the car number information based on the information input from the second screen. The floor information includes a correspondence between the displays on the screen and the codes that the group management device can process for each floor. The device number information includes a correspondence between the displays on the screen and the codes that the group management device can process for each device number. The information including the floor information and the number information is stored as building specification information in the building specification storage unit.

6. The elevator system according to claim 5, wherein, The first screen includes group input fields for entering the notation for the first and second docking floors. The floor information editing unit will set the first floor, which has been entered in the group input field, as the bottom floor of the consecutive floor and set the second floor as the top floor of the consecutive floor to edit the floor information.

7. The elevator system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein, The station operation device also has: The determination unit determines whether the building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit; as well as The building specification communication unit, when determined by the determination unit that the building specification information is not stored in the building specification storage unit, sends a request to the group management device to retrieve the building specification information. When building specification information is obtained from the group management device in response to the request, the obtained building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit.

8. The elevator system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein, The elevator system has the following features: The group management device; as well as A second-level station operating device capable of communicating with the group management device. The floor station operation device also includes a building specification communication unit. When the building specification communication unit receives a request to obtain building specification information from the group management device, it sends the building specification information stored in the building specification storage unit to the group management device. The group management device also includes a building specification relay unit, which forwards the building specification information sent by the building specification communication unit to the second-floor station operation device. The second-floor station operating device has a second building specification storage unit, which stores building specification information forwarded by the building specification relay unit.

9. An elevator system comprising: Group management device; A floor station operating device, which is capable of communicating with the group management device; and An external device capable of communicating with the group management device. The station operation device has the following features: monitor; Display control unit, which is used to display the destination floor of the car in the display; as well as A building specification storage unit, used to store building specification information related to buildings having the car. The external device has: The floor information editing unit displays a first screen showing the table and arrangement of the floors the car stops at, and edits the floor information based on the information input from the first screen. The car number information editing unit displays a second screen for inputting the number and arrangement of the car numbers, and edits the car number information based on the information input from the second screen. as well as The information and communication department sends the docking floor information and the phone number information to the group management device. The floor information includes a correspondence between the displays on the screen and the codes that the group management device can process for each floor. The device number information includes a correspondence between the displays on the screen and the codes that the group management device can process for each device number. The group management device also includes a building specification relay unit, which forwards the docking floor information and the phone number information sent by the information communication unit to the floor station operation device. Information including the floor information and the phone number information forwarded by the building specification relay unit is stored as building specification information in the building specification storage unit.

10. The elevator system according to claim 9, wherein, The first screen includes group input fields for entering the notation for the first and second docking floors. The floor information editing unit will set the first floor, which has been entered in the group input field, as the bottom floor of the consecutive floor and set the second floor as the top floor of the consecutive floor to edit the floor information.

11. The elevator system according to claim 9 or 10, wherein, The station operation device also has: The determination unit determines whether the building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit; as well as The building specification communication unit, when determined by the determination unit that the building specification information is not stored in the building specification storage unit, sends a request to the group management device to retrieve the building specification information. When building specification information is obtained from the group management device in response to the request, the obtained building specification information is stored in the building specification storage unit.

12. The elevator system according to claim 9 or 10, wherein, The elevator system also includes a second-floor operating device, which can communicate with the group management device. The floor station operation device also includes a building specification communication unit. When the building specification communication unit receives a request to obtain building specification information from the group management device, it sends the building specification information stored in the building specification storage unit to the group management device. The building specification relay unit forwards the building specification information sent by the building specification communication unit to the second-floor station operation device. The second-floor station operating device has a second building specification storage unit, which stores building specification information forwarded by the building specification relay unit.

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