Sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system and control method

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience systems, comprising: signal acquisition unit, including speed sensor, direction sensor, floor position encoder and load sensor, for real-time acquisition elevator running speed, running direction, car position and load information;Content storage unit, prestore atmosphere scene resources and advertising materials;Shaft display module, for displaying content storage unit prestore atmosphere scene resources or advertising materials, output dynamic light effect and synchronous tracking type animation;Central controller, with signal acquisition unit, content storage unit communication connection, with shaft display module through power supply and communication bus connection, it is configured with working condition linkage control logic, according to elevator real-time running working condition segmented control shaft display module working state, play rate and display brightness, realize elevator running state and shaft visual display synchronous matching.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent elevator control technology, specifically to a sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system and control method. Background Technology

[0002] Sightseeing elevators are widely used in architectural settings such as shopping malls, hotels, office buildings, and scenic spots, providing passengers with a visual riding experience through their glass car walls. However, the shaft space of existing sightseeing elevators is generally not effectively utilized. Passengers can only observe exposed mechanical structures such as steel beams, guide rails, and cables through the glass car walls, resulting in a monotonous and dull visual environment. Especially in sightseeing elevators with enclosed or semi-enclosed shafts, the combination of the cramped and enclosed space with the monotonous mechanical visual scene can easily cause passengers to experience claustrophobia. At the same time, the close proximity of strangers can easily lead to social awkwardness, resulting in a very poor riding experience.

[0003] Existing publicly available dynamic visual display technologies for elevator shafts, such as the subway tunnel LED advertising system disclosed in CN102298889A, rely on the principle of persistence of vision in the human eye for imaging. However, such systems are entirely dependent on the high-speed movement conditions of rail transit at 60-80km / h and are only suitable for high-speed moving scenarios. They cannot be adapted to the low-speed operation conditions of sightseeing elevators at 1-2.5m / s. Direct application of such technologies will result in problems such as screen stuttering, inability to image, and failure of visual effects, and therefore cannot be applied to elevator shaft scenarios.

[0004] Secondly, existing elevator visual display and advertising solutions have significant shortcomings: most advertising displays are concentrated inside the elevator car, with the display area limited by the car's space. Furthermore, passengers passively view the advertisements at close range, which can easily lead to feelings of resistance and discomfort from being forced to watch. A few shaft display solutions (such as CN116592256B) lack dynamic control logic designed for the differentiated operating conditions of elevators. They cannot distinguish the visual needs of passengers in different states such as elevator acceleration, constant speed, deceleration, stopping, and empty load. The display content, brightness, and mode cannot be linked and matched with the elevator's operating status, failing to achieve a refined and immersive visual experience.

[0005] Furthermore, the existing shaft display equipment installation structure lacks modular and standardized design. Installation, inspection, and maintenance require elevator shutdown and personnel to enter the shaft, resulting in long maintenance cycles, high costs, and significant operational risks. Additionally, the existing solution does not match the viewing range of the car's glass observation deck; the display area extends beyond the passenger's field of vision or has exposed boundaries, easily causing visual abruptness and image fragmentation, severely impacting the immersive experience. Moreover, it lacks comprehensive energy-saving control, fault isolation, and visual optimization structures, making it impractical.

[0006] In summary, existing sightseeing elevator shaft visual display technologies suffer from numerous technical defects, including poor low-speed adaptability, lack of operational condition linkage, poor visual experience, weak commercial attributes, cumbersome installation and maintenance, and high energy consumption. There is an urgent need for a sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system that is adaptable to low-speed elevator operation, features intelligent operational condition linkage, is modular and easy to maintain, and balances both experiential and commercial value. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention discloses a sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system, comprising: The signal acquisition unit includes a speed sensor, a direction sensor, a floor position encoder, and a load sensor, which are used to acquire elevator running speed, running direction, car position, and load information in real time. Content storage unit, pre-stores ambient scene resources and advertising materials; The shaft display module is used to display the atmosphere scene resources or advertising materials pre-stored in the content storage unit, and output dynamic light effects and synchronous tracking animations; The central controller communicates with the signal acquisition unit and content storage unit, and is connected to the hoistway display module via a power supply and communication bus. It is equipped with working condition linkage control logic, which controls the working status, playback rate and display brightness of the hoistway display module in segments according to the real-time operating conditions of the elevator, so as to achieve synchronous matching between the elevator operating status and the visual display of the hoistway.

[0008] Preferably, the shaft display modules are arranged layer by layer along the height of the elevator shaft. Each shaft display module includes two functional areas: an LED light strip area and a screen / lightbox area. The LED light strip area consists of multiple rows of programmable RGB LED light strips arranged horizontally, used to present dynamic lighting effects and synchronous tracking animations when the elevator is moving. The screen / lightbox area is set at the passenger's eye level at each floor stop position, used to display static image content when the elevator stops.

[0009] Preferably, the operating condition linkage control logic of the central controller is as follows: Elevator acceleration phase: The LED light strip area gradually brightens and activates, and the light effect playback rate increases synchronously with the elevator's running speed; the screen / light box area gradually dims and turns off. Elevator constant speed section: The LED light strip area plays dynamic light effects at a rate proportional to the real-time speed of the elevator, and the direction of light effect flow is consistent with the direction of elevator operation. Elevator deceleration section: The luminous efficacy rate and brightness of the LED light strip area decrease synchronously, while the screen / light box area gradually brightens and warms up; Elevator stopping section: The LED light strip area maintains static ambient backlighting, while the screen / lightbox area is fully lit to display preset content; Elevator idle standby mode: The system enters low power consumption mode, the LED light strip area retains a faint breathing light effect or is completely turned off, and the screen / light box area is powered off and goes into sleep mode.

[0010] Preferably, the light effect playback rate of the LED light strip area is linearly mapped to the real-time speed of the elevator. The central controller corrects the content offset of the LED light strip area in real time according to the precise position data of the car, so that the continuous scene picture unfolds or retracts synchronously with the car going up and down.

[0011] Preferably, the system supports switching between two working modes: ambient mode and advertising mode. In the aforementioned atmosphere mode, the entire shaft forms a continuous and integrated themed scene, with the elevator going up and down respectively realizing an immersive experience of positive and negative narratives. In the advertising mode, the display modules in the shaft of each floor independently display the commercial advertising content of the corresponding floor. The central controller has a built-in clock module that can automatically switch between atmosphere mode and advertising mode according to preset time period rules.

[0012] Preferably, a brightness gradient transition zone is provided around the perimeter of the LED light strip area; the wall surface of the non-display area of ​​the shaft is treated with a dark matte finish.

[0013] Preferably, the shaft display module adopts a rail-type modular quick-installation structure, including a standardized module base plate, an aluminum alloy C-shaped rail, a buckle locking mechanism, and a standardized waterproof quick-connect interface; the C-shaped rail is longitudinally fixed to the shaft wall, and the module base plate is pre-installed with an LED light strip area, a screen / light box area, a wiring structure, and a heat dissipation structure. The module base plate slides vertically along the C-shaped rail and is automatically locked by the buckle. Each module achieves plug-and-play power supply and signal transmission through the waterproof quick-connect interface.

[0014] Preferably, the effective display size of the hoistway display module is smaller than the visible size of the car's glass viewing surface, and the width and height of the display area are both reduced inward compared to the glass viewing surface.

[0015] Preferably, the outside of the well display module is provided with a detachable transparent protective panel made of PC endurance board, and the protective panel and the module base plate adopt an independent snap-on separation installation structure.

[0016] Preferably, the central controller only activates the hoistway display modules of the current floor of the car and the adjacent floors above and below, while the modules of other floors remain in a dormant state, thereby realizing hierarchical energy-saving control.

[0017] This invention discloses a method for controlling the visual experience of a sightseeing elevator shaft, comprising the following steps: S1. The signal acquisition unit collects elevator running speed, car position, running direction, and load condition data every 20ms and uploads them to the central controller. S2. The central controller determines the current operating condition of the elevator in real time and matches the corresponding dual-zone display control strategy. S3. In motion mode, the LED light strip area outputs dynamic tracking light effect at the same speed and direction, and the screen / lightbox area is turned off; in stationary mode, the screen / lightbox area is turned on to display fixed content, and the LED light strip area outputs static ambient backlight; in no-load mode, the system enters low-power sleep mode. S4. Automatically switch between atmosphere mode and advertising mode according to preset time period rules, and complete the mode switch through a 3-second gradual transition. S5. Based on the car position, the screen offset is corrected in real time to ensure seamless connection of the entire hoistway scene content and synchronous movement with the car.

[0018] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention abandons the monotonous visual effect of traditional exposed elevator shaft structures, transforming idle shaft space into an immersive visual space through a dual-zone modular display structure. Employing non-visual persistence dynamic light effect tracking technology, it is fully adaptable to elevator low-speed operation conditions of 1-2.5m / s, overcoming the limitations of high-speed imaging technology in elevator scenarios. Dynamic flowing light effects effectively divert passenger attention, significantly alleviating claustrophobia and social awkwardness, greatly enhancing the riding experience. This invention features dedicated control logic designed for different elevator operating conditions such as acceleration, constant speed, deceleration, stopping, and idle standby, and supports free switching between ambient and advertising modes. Ambient mode can create continuous immersive scenes throughout the shaft, such as starry skies, underwater scenes, and forests, achieving differentiated narrative experiences for both upward and downward travel. Advertising mode can display floor-level commercial advertisements in layers, expanding the elevator advertising display scenarios and area, eliminating the forced viewing experience of advertisements in the car. It also supports automatic time-switching, catering to diverse usage needs for daytime commercial use and nighttime experiences. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall architecture of the sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the single-layer shaft display module of the sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional installation of the sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a side view of the elevator shaft of the sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a timing diagram of the elevator operation status and display mode switching of the sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the guide rail installation of the sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system module of the present invention.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can fully understand other advantages and technical effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. Example 1

[0027] This embodiment is applicable to single-sided glass car wall sightseeing elevators, suitable for typical scenarios such as 10-story buildings, single-story height of 3m, and elevator rated operating speed of 1.75m / s.

[0028] The system in this embodiment includes a central controller, a signal acquisition unit, a content storage unit, a power supply and communication bus, and 10 shaft display modules deployed layer by layer. The central controller is installed in the shaft machine room and communicates with the elevator main controller.

[0029] The signal acquisition unit integrates a speed sensor, direction sensor, floor position encoder, and load sensor, collecting and uploading elevator operating data every 20ms. The content storage unit pre-stores various immersive scene materials and floor advertising materials, supporting remote network updates.

[0030] The hoistway display module measures 1200mm wide and 2800mm high, 100mm recessed on each side compared to the 1400mm x 3000mm car glass panel, perfectly matching the visible area. The module's main body is an aluminum alloy base plate, integrating heat dissipation and wiring structure. The LED light strip area features 25 horizontal RGB light strips with 10mm spacing between LEDs and independent addressing control, surrounded by a 100mm brightness fading transition zone. The screen / lightbox area is an 800mm x 600mm LCD display, embedded at passenger eye level. The module's exterior is fitted with a 5mm thick IP54-rated PC endurance protection plate with removable clips.

[0031] Installation method: The module is longitudinally fixed to a double C-shaped aluminum alloy guide rail on the shaft wall. The module slides into the top of the guide rail and is automatically locked by a snap-fit. Power supply and signal connection are completed through the waterproof quick-connect interface at the bottom. The non-display areas of the shaft are treated with a dark gray matte paint with a reflectivity of <5%.

[0032] Control logic: Area activation: Only the three modules on the floor where the car is located and the adjacent floors above and below it are activated; the rest remain dormant. Acceleration phase: The light strip brightness gradually increases from 0% to 100% in 0.8 seconds, with the rate of increase increasing with speed, and the screen turns off; Uniform speed segment: The light strip speed and velocity are linearly matched, and the light effect flows in the same direction; Deceleration phase: 1.2s light strip brightness gradually decreases, screen gradually brightens for warm-up; Stop section: The light strip retains 30% ambient backlighting, while the screen is fully lit to display fixed content; Idle standby: Ultra-low power breathing light mode, the screen is completely off. Example 2

[0033] This embodiment is based on the structure of Embodiment 1 and is adapted to a sightseeing elevator with three transparent glass car walls. Each floor's shaft walls on the left, front, and right sides are equipped with independent shaft display modules, for a total of 30 display modules for the 10-story elevator.

[0034] The central controller coordinates the display content and lighting effects of the three modules: In ambient mode, the three modules display different perspectives of the same theme, forming a 360° immersive experience, and the light strip effects can be continuously connected across the three sides; In advertising mode, the three modules can independently display different advertising content, greatly increasing the number of advertising slots.

[0035] This embodiment adds a hierarchical power management unit to balance the power supply load of the three modules, ensuring the synchronous and stable operation of multiple modules, and isolating faults independently so as not to affect the overall system operation. The remaining structure and control logic are the same as in Embodiment 1. Example 3

[0036] This embodiment details the system mode automatic switching control strategy, which divides the system into ambient mode and advertising mode: Atmosphere Mode: The entire shaft serves as an integrated continuous canvas, with light strips displaying gradual and flowing dynamic light effects. The depth of the scene is displayed according to the height of the car, achieving a natural transition from the bottom to the top floor. The up and down directions enable a positive and negative narrative experience of the scene, with preset themed scenes such as underwater world, starry sky journey, and forest morning mist.

[0037] Advertising mode: Each floor module works independently, with the light strip playing brand-themed light effects, and the screen displaying advertising images and short videos of the corresponding floor merchants when the unit stops.

[0038] Automatic time period switching rules (can be modified remotely): 07:00-18:00 Weekday peak hours and daytime: Advertising mode; 18:00-22:00 Evening Leisure Hours: Atmosphere Mode; 22:00-07:00 the next day (Nighttime): Low power consumption standby mode for the whole machine.

[0039] When switching modes, a smooth 3-second transition is performed to effectively avoid sudden screen changes and flickering, ensuring a consistent and natural visual experience.

[0040] The present invention has been described in detail above through specific embodiments and examples, but these are not intended to limit the invention. Many modifications and improvements can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the principles of the invention, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system, characterized in that, include: The signal acquisition unit includes a speed sensor, a direction sensor, a floor position encoder, and a load sensor, which are used to acquire elevator running speed, running direction, car position, and load information in real time. Content storage unit, pre-stores ambient scene resources and advertising materials; The shaft display module is used to display the ambient scene resources or advertising materials pre-stored in the content storage unit, and output dynamic light effects and synchronous tracking animations; The central controller communicates with the signal acquisition unit and content storage unit, and is connected to the hoistway display module via a power supply and communication bus. It is equipped with working condition linkage control logic, which controls the working status, playback rate and display brightness of the hoistway display module in segments according to the real-time operating conditions of the elevator, so as to achieve synchronous matching between the elevator operating status and the visual display of the hoistway.

2. The sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shaft display modules are arranged layer by layer along the height of the elevator shaft. Each shaft display module includes two functional areas: an LED light strip area and a screen / light box area. The LED light strip area consists of multiple rows of programmable RGB LED light strips arranged horizontally, which are used to present dynamic lighting effects and synchronous tracking animations when the elevator is moving. The screen / light box area is set at the passenger's eye level at each floor stop position, which is used to display static image content when the elevator stops.

3. The sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The operating condition linkage control logic of the central controller is as follows: Elevator acceleration phase: The LED light strip area gradually brightens and activates, and the light effect playback rate increases synchronously with the elevator's running speed; the screen / light box area gradually dims and turns off. Elevator constant speed section: The LED light strip area plays dynamic light effects at a rate proportional to the real-time speed of the elevator, and the direction of light effect flow is consistent with the direction of elevator operation. Elevator deceleration section: The luminous efficacy rate and brightness of the LED light strip area decrease synchronously, while the screen / light box area gradually brightens and warms up; Elevator stopping section: The LED light strip area maintains static ambient backlighting, while the screen / lightbox area is fully lit to display preset content; Elevator idle standby mode: The system enters low power consumption mode, the LED light strip area retains a faint breathing light effect or is completely turned off, and the screen / light box area is powered off and goes into sleep mode.

4. The sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The light effect playback rate of the LED light strip area is linearly mapped to the real-time speed of the elevator. The central controller corrects the content offset of the LED light strip area in real time based on the precise position data of the car, so that the continuous scene picture unfolds or retracts synchronously with the car going up and down.

5. The sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The system supports switching between two working modes: ambient mode and advertising mode. In the aforementioned atmosphere mode, the entire shaft forms a continuous and integrated themed scene, with the elevator going up and down respectively realizing an immersive experience of positive and negative narratives. In the advertising mode, the display modules in the shaft of each floor independently display the commercial advertising content of the corresponding floor. The central controller has a built-in clock module that can automatically switch between atmosphere mode and advertising mode according to preset time period rules.

6. The sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The LED light strip area has a brightness gradient transition zone around its perimeter; the walls of the non-display area of ​​the shaft are treated with a dark matte finish.

7. The sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shaft display module adopts a rail-type modular quick-installation structure, including a standardized module base plate, an aluminum alloy C-shaped guide rail, a buckle locking mechanism, and a standardized waterproof quick-connect interface. The C-shaped guide rail is longitudinally fixed to the shaft wall. The module base plate is pre-installed with an LED light strip area, a screen / light box area, a wiring structure, and a heat dissipation structure. The module base plate slides vertically along the C-shaped guide rail and is automatically locked by the buckle. Each module achieves plug-and-play power supply and signal transmission through the waterproof quick-connect interface.

8. The sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The effective display size of the hoistway display module is smaller than the visible size of the car's glass viewing surface, and the width and height of the display area are both reduced compared to the glass viewing surface.

9. The sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The wellhead display module is equipped with a detachable transparent protective panel made of PC endurance board on its outer side. The protective panel and the module base plate adopt an independent snap-on separation installation structure.

10. The sightseeing elevator shaft visual experience system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The central controller only activates the hoistway display modules on the current floor of the car and the adjacent floors above and below, while the modules on other floors remain in a dormant state, thus achieving hierarchical energy-saving control.

11. A method for controlling the visual experience of a sightseeing elevator shaft, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. The signal acquisition unit collects elevator running speed, car position, running direction, and load condition data every 20ms and uploads them to the central controller. S2. The central controller determines the current operating condition of the elevator in real time and matches the corresponding dual-zone display control strategy. S3. In motion mode, the LED light strip area outputs dynamic tracking light effect at the same speed and direction, and the screen / lightbox area is turned off; in stationary mode, the screen / lightbox area is turned on to display fixed content, and the LED light strip area outputs static ambient backlight; in no-load mode, the system enters low-power sleep mode. S4. Automatically switch between atmosphere mode and advertising mode according to preset time period rules, and complete the mode switch through a 3-second gradual transition. S5. Based on the car position, the screen offset is corrected in real time to ensure seamless connection of the entire hoistway scene content and synchronous movement with the car.

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