A door control system and method for adaptive operation of a door

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a door control system (100) for adaptive operation of a door (1), the system (100) comprises: a sensor (5a, 5b, 5c) configured to obtain sensor data associated with the surroundings of the door (1); a door control unit (30) configured to operate the door (1) and configured to manage parameter settings related to the operation of the door (1); a processing circuitry (102a, 102b, 102c) operatively connected to the sensor (5a, 5b, 5c) and the door control unit (30) configured to: select a door operation setting of the door (1); obtain sensor data associated with the surroundings of the door (1); in a determination that the obtained sensor data correlates to a predetermined sensor data, operate the door (1) according to an updated parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door (1). The disclosure further relates to a method for adaptive operation of a door (1) and a computer program product (500).

Description

[0001] A door control system and method for adaptive operation of a door

[0002] Technical field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to a door control system for adaptive operation of a door, a method for adaptive operation of a door and a computer program product. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a door control system for adaptive operation of a door, a method for adaptive operation of a door and a computer program product as defined in the introductory parts of the independent claims.

[0004] Background art

[0005] Today entrance systems managing the opening and closing entrances, e.g. doors, are operated according to static parameter settings defining e.g. the door opening time and the door opening angle etc., using parameter settings of the door when installing the door.

[0006] The operation of the door can e.g. be optimized for making it comfortable for a person to pass through the door, meaning e.g. that the door opening time, and the door opening angle are long and wide enough to not disturb the person passing the door.

[0007] It would however be desirable to control the parameters depending on different circumstances. If e.g. it is desired to save energy of the building, where the door is the entrance to the building, it may be desired to reduce the need for heating or cooling of the building. It can also be desired to e.g. optimize keeping the door closed due to environmental reasons such as sound and pollution. It can also be desired to e.g. optimize keeping the door open for passages of goods and people through the door.

[0008] Summary

[0009] The inventor has realized that in order to adapt the operation of the door to be optimized for different circumstances, the parameter settings defining the operation of the door needs to be updated dynamically dependent on the current situation. For instance, in order to be able to minimize energy losses from a building the parameters settings needs to be optimized based on external variables in order to keep a good balance between convenience and energy loss reduction. Optimization for minimizing energy losses should e.g. be to minimize hold open time and increase closing speed as much as possible. Optimization for convenience for pedestrians should e.g. be to adapt to a moderate door speed and increase the hold open time. Variables that influences the choice of optimization strategy can be e.g. temperature difference, air pressure, pollution, noise, people flow, wind speed and wind direction.

[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to mitigate, alleviate or eliminate one or more of the above-identified deficiencies and disadvantages in the prior art and solve at least the above mentioned problem.

[0011] According to a first aspect there is provided a door control system for adaptive operation of a door. The system comprises a sensor configured to obtain sensor data associated with the surroundings of the door, and a door control unit configured to operate the door and configured to manage parameter settings related to the operation of the door.

[0012] The system further comprises a processing circuitry operatively connected to the sensor and the door control unit configured to select a door operation setting of the door, obtain sensor data associated with the surroundings of the door, and in a determination that the obtained sensor data correlates to a predetermined sensor data, operate the door according to an updated parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door.

[0013] An advantage with the first aspect is that dependent on the selected door operation setting, the system will use the obtained sensor data to control the operation of the door in that when determining that the obtained sensor data correlates to a predetermined sensor data, the door will be operated according to a certain predetermined operation based on what the selected door operation setting currently is.

[0014] According to some embodiments, the processing circuitry is further configured to determine a current parameter setting related to the current operation of the door, obtain updated parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door, and update, by the door control unit, the parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door. An advantage with this embodiment is that the current parameter setting of the door that is used for the current operation of the door, will change in that a different door operation setting is selected that requires updated parameter setting in order to operate the door according to the selected door operation setting of the door.

[0015] According to some embodiments, the processing circuitry is further configured to obtain predetermined sensor data associated with the selected door operation setting of the door, and determine if the obtained sensor data correlates to the predetermined sensor data associated with the selected door operation setting of the door.

[0016] An advantage with this embodiment is that dependent on the selected door operation setting of the door, the operation of the door will be dependent on the obtained sensor data that will cause certain predetermined operation of the door if the obtained sensor data correlates to the predetermined sensor data, e.g. correlates to a value, a threshold value, or an value interval, of the predetermined sensor data.

[0017] According to some embodiments, the door operation setting is at least any of an economy setting, a comfort setting, a sound environmental setting, a clean air setting, a traffic efficiency setting and a security setting.

[0018] An advantage with this embodiment is that plural door operation settings are available and each door operation setting will cause predetermined operation of the door according to the parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door.

[0019] According to some embodiments, the door operation setting of the door is associated with a plurality of parameter settings to optimize the operation of the door according to the door operation setting.

[0020] An advantage with this embodiment is that plural parameter settings can be updated for operating the door according to one selected door operation setting of the door.

[0021] According to some embodiments, the parameter setting is at least any of a hold open time setting, an open speed setting, a closing speed setting, a sensor activation field setting, a sensor sensitivity setting, an open width setting, a door acceleration setting and a door retardation setting.

[0022] An advantage with this embodiment is that at least one of these parameter settings can be updated for operating the door according to one selected door operation setting of the door. According to some embodiments, the predetermined sensor data value is related to at least any of an air temperature value, an air pressure value, an air pollution value, a sound value, a wind speed value, a wind direction value, an air leakage value, a heat transmission value, an electrical consumption value, a latent heat value, a humidity value, a remote door sensor value, a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning value, an oxygen value, a solar radiation value and a long wave radiation value.

[0023] An advantage with this embodiment is that at least one of these sensor data values can be used for operating the door according to one selected door operation setting of the door.

[0024] According to some embodiments, plurality of door operation settings can be selected and wherein at least a first door operation setting can be set to have priority over at least a second door operation setting.

[0025] An advantage with this embodiment is that plurality of door operation settings can be selected, but one door operation setting has priority over the other, which enables the door to be operated according to a plurality of door operation settings according to a certain prioritized order.

[0026] According to some embodiments, the predetermined sensor data value associated with the selected door operation setting of the door is associated with a plurality of parameter settings to optimize the operation of the door according to the operation mode.

[0027] An advantage with this embodiment is that a certain sensor data value can cause plural different predetermined operations of the door.

[0028] According to a second aspect there is provided a method for adaptive operation of a door. The method comprising the step of selecting a door operation setting of the door, the step of obtaining sensor data associated with the surroundings of the door, and the step that in a determination that the obtained sensor data correlates to a predetermined sensor data, operating the door according to an updated parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door.

[0029] An advantage with the second aspect is that dependent on the selected door operation setting, the system will use the obtained sensor data to control the operation of the door in that when determining that the obtained sensor data correlates to a predetermined sensor data, the door will be operated according to a certain predetermined operation based on what the selected door operation setting currently is. According to some embodiments, the method further comprises the step of determining a current parameter setting related to a current operation of the door, the step of obtaining updated parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door, and the step of updating, by the door control unit, the parameter settings related to the selected door operation setting of the door.

[0030] An advantage with this embodiment is that the current parameter setting of the door that is used for the current operation of the door, will change in that a different door operation setting is selected that requires updated parameter setting in order to operate the door according to the selected door operation setting of the door.

[0031] According to some embodiments, the method comprises the step of obtaining predetermined sensor data associated with the selected door operation setting of the door, and the step of determining if the obtained sensor data correlates to the predetermined sensor data associated with the selected door operation setting of the door.

[0032] An advantage with this embodiment is that dependent on the selected door operation setting of the door, the operation of the door will be dependent on the obtained sensor data that will cause certain predetermined operation of the door if the obtained sensor data correlates to the predetermined sensor data, e.g. correlates to a value, a threshold value, or an value interval, of the predetermined sensor data.

[0033] According to some embodiments, the parameter setting is at least any of a hold open time setting, an open speed setting, a closing speed setting, a sensor activation field setting, a sensor sensitivity setting, an open width setting, a door acceleration setting and a door retardation setting.

[0034] An advantage with this embodiment is that at least one of these parameter settings can be updated for operating the door according to one selected door operation setting of the door.

[0035] According to some embodiments, the predetermined sensor data value is related to at least any of an air temperature value, an air temperature value, an air pressure value, an air pollution value, a sound value, a wind speed value, a wind direction value, an air leakage value, a heat transmission value, an electrical consumption value, a latent heat value, a humidity value, a remote door sensor value, a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning value, an oxygen value, a solar radiation value and a long wave radiation value. An advantage with this embodiment is that at least one of these sensor data values can be used for operating the door according to one selected door operation setting of the door.

[0036] According to a third aspect there is provided a computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer readable medium, having thereon a computer program comprising program instructions, the computer program being loadable into a processing circuitry and configured to cause execution of the method according the second aspect when the computer program is run by the processing circuitry.

[0037] Effects and features of the second and third aspects are to a large extent analogous to those described above in connection with the first aspect. Embodiments mentioned in relation to the first aspect are largely compatible with the second and third aspects.

[0038] The present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description given below. The detailed description and specific examples disclose preferred embodiments of the disclosure by way of illustration only. Those skilled in the art understand from guidance in the detailed description that changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the disclosure.

[0039] Hence, it is to be understood that the herein disclosed disclosure is not limited to the particular component parts of the device described or steps of the methods described since such device and method may vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting. It should be noted that, as used in the specification and the appended claim, the articles "a", "an", "the", and "said" are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements unless the context explicitly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a unit" or "the unit" may include several devices, and the like. Furthermore, the words "comprising", "including", "containing" and similar wordings does not exclude other elements or steps.

[0040] Brief of the

[0041] The above objects, as well as additional objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure, will be more fully appreciated by reference to the following illustrative and non-limiting detailed description of example embodiments of the present disclosure, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figure la illustrates a door control system for adaptive operation of a door according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, illustrated with a swing door as the door and a smartphone as a door operator terminal used for selecting a door operation setting of the door.

[0042] Figure lb illustrates a door control system for adaptive operation of a door according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, illustrated with an overhead sectional door as the door and a computer as a door operator terminal used for selecting a door operation setting of the door.

[0043] Figure 2 illustrates a flow chart of the method steps according to the second aspect of the disclosure.

[0044] Figure 3 illustrates a computer program product according to the third aspect of the disclosure.

[0045] Detailed description

[0046] The present disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred example embodiments of the disclosure are shown. The disclosure may, however, be embodied in other forms and should not be construed as limited to the herein disclosed embodiments. The disclosed embodiments are provided to fully convey the scope of the disclosure to the skilled person.

[0047] Figure la illustrates a door control system for adaptive operation of a door according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] The first aspect of this disclosure shows a door control system 100 for adaptive operation of a door 1.

[0049] According to some embodiments, the door 1 is any of an overhead sectional door, a folding door, a vertical-lifting door, a high speed door, a garage door, a mega door revolving door, a slider door, a hangar door, a sliding door and a swing door. In further example embodiments the door 1 is any entrance shield. According to some embodiments, the door 1 is any of a roller shutter, a shield and a road block. In the Figure la the door 1 is illustrated as a swing door.

[0050] In the Figure lb the door 1 is illustrated as an overhead sectional door. The system 100 comprises a sensor 5a, 5b, 5c configured to obtain sensor data associated with the surroundings of the door 1.

[0051] According to some embodiments, as illustrated in Figure la, the sensor 5b is arranged at the door 1. According to some embodiments, as illustrated in Figure la, the sensor 5a, 5c is arranged in the vicinity of the door 1.

[0052] According to some embodiments, the sensor 5a, 5b, 5c is configured to obtain sensor data associated with the surroundings of the door 1. In an example the sensor 5a, 5b, 5c is configured to obtain sensor data within a radius of 0-30 meter from the door 1 such as air temperature, air pressure, air pollution, a sound, a wind speed, a wind direction, an air leakage, an electrical consumption, a humidity and a solar radiation etc.

[0053] According to some embodiments, the sensor 5a, 5b, 5c is arranged at a geographical location that is in the area of the door 1. In an example the sensor 5a, 5b, 5c is configured to obtain weather information, air pollution information or solar radiation at the geographical location of the door 1.

[0054] The system further comprises a door control unit 30 configured to operate the door 1 and configured to manage parameter settings related to the operation of the door 1.

[0055] In the Figures la and lb the door operator control unit 30 is arranged in the vicinity of the door 1. According to some embodiments the door operator control unit 30 is configured to steer and / or control operation of movement of the door 1. According to some embodiments the door operator control unit 30 is configured to operate a door operator device of the door 1 wherein in the door operator device is configured to cause a movement of the door 1. According to some embodiments the door operator device is any of an electrical motor, a compressor, a pneumatic device or a hydraulic device.

[0056] The system further comprises a processing circuitry 102a, 102b, 102c operatively connected to the sensor 5a, 5b, 5c and the door control unit 30.

[0057] According to some embodiments the processing circuitry 102a is comprised in a door operator terminal 10 that is operatively connected to the sensor 5a, 5b, 5c and the door control unit 30.

[0058] According to some embodiments, the processing circuitry 102b is comprised in a remote device 500 that is a stationary electronic device. According to some embodiments the processing circuitry 102c is arranged at the door operator control unit 30 at the door 1. According to some embodiments the system 100 further comprises a memory 101a, 101b, 101c operatively connected to the door operator terminal 10, the door operator control unit 30 and the processing circuitry 102a, 102b, 102c.

[0059] According to some embodiments the memory 101a is comprised in the door operator terminal 10. According to some embodiments, the memory 101b is comprised in the remote device 500 that is a stationary electronic device. According to some embodiments the memory 101c is arranged at the door operator control unit 30 at the door 1.

[0060] According to some embodiments the processing circuitry 102a, 102b, 102c, the sensor 5a, 5b, 5c and the door operator control unit 30 are operatively connected via a communication network 50, as illustrated in the Figures la and lb. According to some embodiments the processing circuitry 102a, 102b, 102c, the sensor 5a, 5b, 5c, the door operator terminal 10 and the door operator control unit 30 are operatively connected via a communication network 50, as illustrated in the Figures la and lb.

[0061] According to some embodiments the communication network 50 is a wireless communication network.

[0062] According to some embodiments the wireless communication network is a standardized wireless local area network such as a Wireless Local Area Network, WLAN, Bluetooth™, ZigBee, Ultra-Wideband, UWB, Radio Frequency Identification, RFID, or similar network.

[0063] According to some embodiments the wireless communication network is a standardized wireless wide area network such as a Global System for Mobile Communications, GSM, Extended GSM, General Packet Radio Service, GPRS, Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution, EDGE, Wideband Code Division Multiple Access, WCDMA, Long Term Evolution, LTE, Narrowband-loT, 5G, Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, WiMAX or Ultra Mobile Broadband, UMB or similar network.

[0064] According to some embodiments the wireless communication network can also be a combination of both a wireless local area network and a wireless wide area network.

[0065] According to some embodiments communication network 50 can be a combination a wired communication network and a wireless communication network. According to some embodiments the communication network 50 is defined by common Internet Protocols. The processing circuitry 102a, 102b, 102c is configured to select a door operation setting of the door 1.

[0066] According to some embodiments, the processing circuitry 102a, 102b, 102c is configured to receive a door operation setting message indicative of a selection of a door operation setting. According to some embodiments the door operation setting message is generated by receiving input by a user 20 via a user interface 400 of the door operator terminal 10. In an example the door operator terminal 10 is a smartphone that is running an application software that provides the user 20 with possible selectable door operation setting via the user interface 400 of the door operator terminal 10.

[0067] According to some embodiments the door operation setting message is generated by receiving input by a user 20 via a door operation setting interface 11. Figures la and lb illustrates a door operation setting interface 11. According to some embodiments the door operation setting interface 11 is arranged at the door 1 and operatively connected to the processing circuitry 102a, 102b, 102c via the communication network 50. In an example, the door operation setting interface 11 is a wall mounted interface with hardware or software buttons indicative of a selectable door operation setting. In an example, the door operation setting interface 11 is a wireless remote controlled interface with hardware or software buttons indicative of a selectable door operation setting.

[0068] The processing circuitry 102a, 102b, 102c is further configured to obtain sensor data associated with the surroundings of the door 1, and in a determination that the obtained sensor data correlates to a predetermined sensor data, operate the door 1 according to an updated parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door 1.

[0069] According to some embodiments in accordance, in a determination that the obtained sensor data correlates to a predetermined sensor data, the door 1 will be operated according to a certain predetermined operation. In an example, the door operation setting "economy setting" is selected, and in a determination that outdoor temperature is below a predefined temperature, the door 1 will shorten the hold open time setting and increase the closing speed setting.

[0070] An advantage with the first aspect is that dependent on the selected door operation setting, the system 100 will use the obtained sensor data to control the operation of the door 1 in that when determining that the obtained sensor data correlates to a predetermined sensor data, the door 1 will be operated according to a certain predetermined operation based on what the selected door operation setting currently is.

[0071] According to some embodiments, the processing circuitry 102a, 102b, 102c is further configured to determine a current parameter setting related to the current operation of the door 1, obtain updated parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door 1, and update, by the door control unit 30, the parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door 1.

[0072] In an example, the current door operation setting is "traffic efficiency setting" and the door operation setting "economy setting" is then instead selected by a user. In the example this door operation setting affects e.g. the "hold open time setting" that is decreased, and the "closing speed setting" that is increased. The door control unit 30 enables the update of the parameter settings accordingly in order to operate the door 1 according to the door operation setting "economy setting".

[0073] An advantage with this embodiment is that the current parameter setting of the door 1 that is used for the current operation of the door 1, will change in that a different door operation setting is selected that requires updated parameter setting in order to operate the door 1 according to the selected door operation setting of the door 1.

[0074] According to some embodiments the processing circuitry 102a, 102b, 102c is further configured to obtain predetermined sensor data associated with the selected door operation setting of the door 1, and determine if the obtained sensor data correlates to the predetermined sensor data associated with the selected door operation setting of the door 1.

[0075] In an example, the current door operation setting is "traffic efficiency setting" and the door operation setting "economy setting" is instead selected by a user, that affects e.g. the "hold open time setting" and the "closing speed setting" dependent on if the predetermined sensor data is e.g. below a certain outdoor temperature. In an example, in a determination that the obtained sensor data, e.g. the outdoor temperature, correlates to the predetermined sensor data of e.g. "outdoor temperature is below minus 5 degrees" of the "economy setting", the door 1 will be operated according to the updated parameter setting related to the "economy setting" and instead of the "traffic efficiency setting" in that the "hold open time setting" that is decreased, and the "closing speed setting" that is increased.

[0076] An advantage with this embodiment is that dependent on the selected door operation setting of the door, the operation of the door will be dependent on the obtained sensor data that will cause certain predetermined operation of the door if the obtained sensor data correlates to the predetermined sensor data, e.g. correlates to a value, a threshold value, or an value interval, of the predetermined sensor data.

[0077] According to some embodiments the door operation setting is at least any of an economy setting, a comfort setting, a sound environmental setting, a clean air setting, a traffic efficiency setting and a security setting.

[0078] In an example the "economy setting" are settings for lower energy consumption, the "comfort setting" are settings for making passage of a person convenient, the "sound environmental setting" are settings for keeping sound out and minimize noise, the "clean air setting" are settings for keeping the air fresh and clean, the "traffic efficiency setting" is for making movement of goods and machines convenient and the "security setting" are settings for minimizing non authorized persons to pass the door 1.

[0079] According to some embodiments, a tailor made door operation setting is manually configurable and comprises at least one parameter setting related to the operation of the door 1. According to some embodiments the door operation setting is configurable and generated by receiving input by a user 20 via a user interface 400 of the door operator terminal 10.

[0080] According to some embodiments the door operation setting is a total cost of ownership setting that is configured to prioritize lowest cost and minimize wear of the door 1.

[0081] An advantage with this embodiment is that plural door operation settings are available and each door operation setting will cause predetermined operation of the door 1 according to the parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door 1.

[0082] A further advantage is also that a user 20 does only need to select one certain door operation setting of the door and then the parameter setting are updated by the system 100, and the operation of the door 1 is carried out accordingly.

[0083] According to some embodiments the door operation setting of the door 1 is associated with a plurality of parameter settings to optimize the operation of the door 1 according to the door operation setting.

[0084] An advantage with this embodiment is that plural parameter settings can be updated for operating the door according to one selected door operation setting of the door. In an example, in the case that the "comfort setting" is selected, the settings are for making passage of a person convenient. In the example the user 20 does only have to select "comfort setting" and then the system 100 will update plurality of parameter settings, such as providing with an updated hold open time setting that is prolonged, an updated open speed setting that is increased, an updated sensor activation field setting that is widened, etc.

[0085] According to some embodiments the parameter setting is at least any of a hold open time setting, an open speed setting, a closing speed setting, a sensor activation field setting, a sensor sensitivity setting, an open width setting, a door acceleration setting and a door retardation setting.

[0086] In an example the parameter setting "hold open time setting" controls the time the door 1 is open, the parameter setting "open speed setting" controls the opening speed of the door, the parameter setting "close speed setting" controls the closing speed of the door, the parameter setting "sensor activation field setting" controls the field of the sensor to be narrow or wide, the parameter setting "sensor sensitivity setting" controls the sensor to be sensitive or less sensitive, the parameter setting "open width setting" controls the opening angle of the door 1, the parameter "door acceleration setting" controls the acceleration of the door 1, the parameter "door retardation setting" controls the retardation of the door 1.

[0087] An advantage with this embodiment is that at least one of these parameter settings can be updated for operating the door 1 according to one selected door operation setting of the door 11.

[0088] According to some embodiments the predetermined sensor data value is related to at least any of an air temperature value, an air pressure value, an air pollution value, a sound value, a wind speed value, a wind direction value, an air leakage value, a heat transmission value, an electrical consumption value, a latent heat value, a humidity value, a remote door sensor value, a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning value, an oxygen value, a solar radiation value and a long wave radiation value.

[0089] In an example the sensor data value "air temperature" is measuring the temperature of the air e.g. inside or outside of the door 1, the sensor data value "air pressure" measures the air pressure e.g. inside or outside of the door 1, the sensor data value air pollution measures the air pollution .g. inside or outside of the door 1, the sensor data value "sound" measures the sound level e.g. inside or outside of the door 1, the sensor data value wind speed measures the speed of the wind e.g. outside of the door 1, the sensor data value "wind direction" measures the direction of the wind e.g. outside of the door 1, the sensor data value "air leakage" measures the air leakage of the door 1, the sensor data value "heat transmission" measures the transmission of heat e.g. between the outside of the door 1 and the inside of the door 1, the sensor data value "electrical consumption" measures the consumed electricity of e.g. the building of the door 1, or of the door 1 itself, the sensor data value "latent heat" measures the absorbed or released energy of e.g. the building of the door 1, the sensor data value "humidity" measures the percentage of water in the air e.g. inside or outside of the door 1, the sensor data value "remote door sensor" is e.g. a sensor data value obtained or generated by a remote door that is operatively connected to the door 1, sensor data value "Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning" measures e.g. the current air condition of the building of the door 1, sensor data value "oxygen" determines the percentage of oxygen in the air at the inside or the outside of the door 1, sensor data value "solar radiation" measures e.g. the amount of sun radiated at the door 1, sensor data value "long wave radiation" measures e.g. the energy emitted from e.g. the building of the door 1.

[0090] An advantage with this embodiment is that at least one of these sensor data values can be used for operating the door according to one selected door operation setting of the door.

[0091] According to some embodiments plurality of door operation settings can be selected and wherein at least a first door operation setting can be set to have priority over at least a second door operation setting.

[0092] In an example, the door operation setting "comfort setting" is selected to have priority over "sound environmental setting". In the case persons are constantly moving through the door 1, the door will remain a longer hold open time and a slower closing speed in order to let persons pass through the door in a convenient way, even if the sound is terribly high outside of the door 1.

[0093] In further example the door operation setting "sound environmental setting" is selected to have priority over a "comfort setting". Even in the case persons are constantly moving through the door 1, the hold open time is decreased and the closing speed is increased to keep the door 1 closed as much as possible due to that the sound is terribly high outside of the door 1.

[0094] An advantage with this embodiment is that plurality of door operation settings can be selected, but one door operation setting has priority over the other, which enables the door to be operated according to a plurality of door operation settings according to a certain prioritized order. According to some embodiments the predetermined sensor data value associated with the selected door operation setting of the door 1 is associated with a plurality of parameter settings to optimize the operation of the door 1 according to the operation mode.

[0095] An advantage with this embodiment is that a certain sensor data value can cause plural different predetermined operations of the door. As in the previous example, the door operation setting "sound environmental setting" is associated with both the hold open time, the closing speed.

[0096] The second aspect of this disclosure shows a method for adaptive operation of a door 1.

[0097] Figure 2 illustrates a flow chart of the method steps according to the second aspect of the disclosure.

[0098] The method comprising the step of SI selecting a door operation setting of the door 1, the step of S4 obtaining sensor data associated with the surroundings of the door 1, and the step of S7 in a determination that the obtained sensor data correlates to a predetermined sensor data, operating the door 1 according to an updated parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door 1.

[0099] An advantage with the second aspect is that dependent on the selected door operation setting, the system will use the obtained sensor data to control the operation of the door in that when determining that the obtained sensor data correlates to a predetermined sensor data, the door will be operated according to a certain predetermined operation based on what the selected door operation setting currently is.

[0100] According to some embodiments the method further comprises the step of SO determining a current parameter setting related to a current operation of the door 1, the step of S2 obtaining updated parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door 1, and the step of S3 updating, by the door control unit 30, the parameter settings related to the selected door operation setting of the door 1.

[0101] An advantage with this embodiment is that the current parameter setting of the door that is used for the current operation of the door, will change in that a different door operation setting is selected that requires updated parameter setting in order to operate the door according to the selected door operation setting of the door. According to some embodiments the method further comprises the step of S5 obtaining predetermined sensor data associated with the selected door operation setting of the door 1, and the step of S6 determining if the obtained sensor data correlates to the predetermined sensor data associated with the selected door operation setting of the door 1.

[0102] An advantage with this embodiment is that dependent on the selected door operation setting of the door, the operation of the door will be dependent on the obtained sensor data that will cause certain predetermined operation of the door if the obtained sensor data correlates to the predetermined sensor data, e.g. correlates to a value, a threshold value, or an value interval, of the predetermined sensor data.

[0103] According to some embodiments the parameter setting is at least any of a hold open time setting, an open speed setting, a closing speed setting, a sensor activation field setting, a sensor sensitivity setting, an open width setting, a door acceleration setting and a door retardation setting.

[0104] An advantage with this embodiment is that at least one of these parameter settings can be updated for operating the door according to one selected door operation setting of the door.

[0105] According to some embodiments the predetermined sensor data value is related to at least any of an air temperature value, an air temperature value, an air pressure value, an air pollution value, a sound value, a wind speed value, a wind direction value, an air leakage value, a heat transmission value, an electrical consumption value, a latent heat value, a humidity value, a remote door sensor value, a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning value, an oxygen value, a solar radiation value and a long wave radiation value.

[0106] An advantage with this embodiment is that at least one of these sensor data values can be used for operating the door according to one selected door operation setting of the door.

[0107] The third aspect of this disclosure shows a computer program product the second aspect comprising a non-transitory computer readable medium, having thereon a computer program comprising program instructions, the computer program being loadable into a processing circuitry 102a, 102b, 102c and configured to cause execution of the method according to the second aspect when the computer program is run by the processing circuitry 102a, 102b, 102c. The person skilled in the art realizes that the present disclosure is not limited to the preferred embodiments described above. The person skilled in the art further realizes that modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the appended claims. Additionally, variations to the disclosed embodiments can be understood and effected by the skilled person in practicing the claimed disclosure, from a study of the drawings, the disclosure, and the appended claims.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A door control system (100) for adaptive operation of a door (1), the system (100) comprises: a sensor (5a, 5b, 5c) configured to obtain sensor data associated with the surroundings of the door (1); a door control unit (30) configured to operate the door (1) and configured to manage parameter settings related to the operation of the door (1); a processing circuitry (102a, 102b, 102c) operatively connected to the sensor (5a, 5b, 5c) and the door control unit (30) configured to:- select a door operation setting of the door (1);- obtain sensor data associated with the surroundings of the door (1);- in a determination that the obtained sensor data correlates to a predetermined sensor data, operate the door (1) according to an updated parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door (1).

2. The door control system (100) according to clam 1, wherein the processing circuitry (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to:- determine a current parameter setting related to the current operation of the door (1);- obtain updated parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door (1); and-update, by the door control unit (30), the parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door (1).

3. The door control system (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the processing circuitry (102a, 102b, 102c) is further configured to:- obtain predetermined sensor data associated with the selected door operation setting of the door (1); and- determine if the obtained sensor data correlates to the predetermined sensor data associated with the selected door operation setting of the door (1).

4. The door control system (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the door operation setting is at least any of an economy setting, a comfort setting, a sound environmental setting, a clean air setting, a traffic efficiency setting and a security setting.

5. The door control system (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the door operation setting of the door (1) is associated with a plurality of parameter settings to optimize the operation of the door (1) according to the door operation setting.

6. The door control system (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the parameter setting is at least any of a hold open time setting, an open speed setting, a closing speed setting, a sensor activation field setting, a sensor sensitivity setting, an open width setting, a door acceleration setting and a door retardation setting.

7. The door control system (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the predetermined sensor data value is related to at least any of an air temperature value, an air pressure value, an air pollution value, a sound value, a wind speed value, a wind direction value, an air leakage value, a heat transmission value, an electrical consumption value, a latent heat value, a humidity value, a remote door sensor value, a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning value, an oxygen value, a solar radiation value and a long wave radiation value.

8. The door control system (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein plurality of door operation settings can be selected and wherein at least a first door operation setting can be set to have priority over at least a second door operation setting.

9. The door control system (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the predetermined sensor data value associated with the selected door operation setting of the door (1) is associated with a plurality of parameter settings to optimize the operation of the door (1) according to the operation mode.

10. A method for adaptive operation of a door (1), the method comprising:- (SI) selecting a door operation setting of the door (1);- (S4) obtaining sensor data associated with the surroundings of the door (1); and- (S7) in a determination that the obtained sensor data correlates to a predetermined sensor data, operating the door (1) according to an updated parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door (1).

11. The method according to claim 10 further comprising:- (SO) determining a current parameter setting related to a current operation of the door (1);- (S2) obtaining updated parameter setting related to the selected door operation setting of the door (1); and- (S3) updating, by the door control unit (30), the parameter settings related to the selected door operation setting of the door (1).

12. The method according to any of the claims 10-11 further comprising: (S5) obtaining predetermined sensor data associated with the selected door operation setting of the door (1); and (S6) determining if the obtained sensor data correlates to thepredetermined sensor data associated with the selected door operation setting of the door (1).

13. The method according to any of the claims 10-12, wherein the parameter setting is at least any of a hold open time setting, an open speed setting, a closing speed setting, a sensor activation field setting, a sensor sensitivity setting, an open width setting, a door acceleration setting and a door retardation setting.

14. The method according to any of the claims 10-13, wherein the predetermined sensor data value is related to at least any of an air temperature value, an air temperature value, an air pressure value, an air pollution value, a sound value, a wind speed value, a wind direction value, an air leakage value, a heat transmission value, an electrical consumption value, a latent heat value, a humidity value, a remote door sensor value, a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning value, an oxygen value, a solar radiation value and a long wave radiation value.

15. A computer program product (500) comprising a non-transitory computer readable medium, having thereon a computer program comprising program instructions, the computer program being loadable into a processing circuitry (102a, 102b, 102c) and configured to cause execution of the method according to any of claims 10-14 when the computer program is run by the processing circuitry (102a, 102b, 102c).

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