Determination system

Abstract

To provide a determination system capable of easily setting the fact that a user belongs to an attribute that is prioritized in an elevator and so on.SOLUTION: A determination system comprises a first transmitter installed at an escalator entrance and transmitting an electric wave, a second transmitter installed at an escalator exit and transmitting an electric wave, a detection unit installed at portable terminals owned by users and capable of detecting the electric waves from the first transmitter and from the second transmitter, and an attribute determination unit to determine that the user belongs to a priority attribute who cannot move up / down by steps based on the detected result by the detection unit. The attribute determination unit determines that the user belongs to the priority attribute when the electric wave from the second transmitter is not detected after the detection unit detects the electric wave from the first transmitter until a first prescribed determination time elapses.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a determination system. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an elevator operation system, which allows users to use elevators preferentially by transmitting attribute information indicating that they are wheelchair users or the like from a communication terminal. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-030583 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the operation system described in Patent Document 1, the user must perform an operation to register the user as a wheelchair user on the communication terminal. Some users may find this operation complicated.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems. An object of the present disclosure is to provide a determination system that can easily determine whether a user has an attribute that should give priority to riding an elevator or the like. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The determination system of the present disclosure comprises a first transmitter that is provided at the entrance to an escalator and emits radio waves, a second transmitter that is provided at the exit of the escalator and emits radio waves, a detection unit that is provided in a mobile terminal carried by a user and is capable of detecting radio waves from the first transmitter and radio waves from the second transmitter, and an attribute determination unit that determines, based on the detection results of the detection unit, that the user has a priority attribute that prevents him or her from moving up or down through steps, and if the detection unit does not detect radio waves from the second transmitter within a specified first determination time from when it detects radio waves from the first transmitter, the attribute determination unit determines that the user has the priority attribute.

[0007] The determination system of the present disclosure comprises a first transmitter that is provided at the entrance to the lower floor of a staircase connecting an upper floor and a lower floor and emits radio waves, a second transmitter that is provided at the entrance to the upper floor of the staircase and emits radio waves, a detection unit that is provided in a mobile terminal carried by a user and is capable of detecting radio waves from the first transmitter and radio waves from the second transmitter, and an attribute determination unit that determines, based on the detection results of the detection unit, that the user has a priority attribute that prevents vertical movement over steps, and if the detection unit does not detect radio waves from the other of the first transmitter and the second transmitter within a specified second determination time after the detection unit detects radio waves from one of the first transmitter and the second transmitter, the attribute determination unit determines that the user has the priority attribute. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present disclosure, a mobile terminal of a user can detect radio waves from a first transmitter and a second transmitter. In a determination system, based on the detection result of the radio waves, it is determined that the user has a priority attribute of not being able to move up and down on steps. Therefore, it is possible to easily determine that the user has an attribute that should be given priority to board an elevator or the like. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram of a building to which the determination system according to the first embodiment is applied. [Diagram 2]FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a main part of an escalator to which the determination system in the first embodiment is applied. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the determination system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] 5 is a flowchart of the operation of the mobile terminal of the determination system in the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a staircase to which the determination system in the second embodiment is applied. [Figure 6] 13 is a flowchart of the operation of the mobile terminal of the determination system in the second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a user who possesses a mobile terminal to which the determination system in the third embodiment is applied. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram of a mobile terminal of the determination system according to the first to third embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] The embodiments for carrying out the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each drawing, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. The duplicated description of the parts will be appropriately simplified or omitted.

[0011] Embodiment 1 Fig. 1 is a configuration diagram of a building to which the determination system in the embodiment 1 is applied. Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of a main part of an escalator to which the determination system in the embodiment 1 is applied.

[0012] 1 is provided with a plurality of floors 2. For example, the building 1 is provided with an elevator system 10, an escalator 20, and stairs 30 as facilities for moving from one floor 2 to another floor 2.

[0013] In the elevator device 10, a hoistway 11 passes through each floor 2 in the vertical direction. A car 12 is suspended by a main rope 13 inside the hoistway 11. The main rope 13 is wound around a sheave of a hoisting machine 14. When the sheave of the hoisting machine 14 is driven, the main rope 13 moves together with the sheave, causing the car 12 to move up and down inside the hoistway 11. A control panel 15 controls the driving of the sheave of the hoisting machine 14. The control panel 15 is capable of controlling the elevator device 10 as a whole.

[0014] An elevator system 16 including the elevator device 10 includes a server device 17 and a mobile terminal 40. The server device 17 is provided in a building separate from the building 1. The server device 17 is capable of communicating with the control panel 15 via a network.

[0015] A user of the elevator device 10 carries a mobile terminal 40. For example, the mobile terminal 40 is a smartphone. A specific application is installed in the mobile terminal 40. Hereinafter, at least a part of the functions of the mobile terminal 40 is realized by the specific application.

[0016] In the elevator system 16, the mobile terminal 40 can register a call for the car 12 of the elevator device 10. For example, the mobile terminal 40 transmits call request information including at least one of information on a departure floor and a destination floor to the server device 17 via a network. The server device 17 identifies the control panel 15 of the building 1 in which the mobile terminal 40 is located, and transmits the call request information to the control panel 15. At this time, the server device 17 may create call request information by adding further information to the call request information received from the mobile terminal 40, and transmit the call request information to the control panel 15. The control panel 15 registers a call corresponding to the call request information in the car 12. The car 12 operates according to the registered call and allows users to board.

[0017] The mobile terminal 40 may include information on the user's attributes in the call request information. The user's attributes may include an attribute that the elevator device 10 should be used preferentially. Specifically, such user attributes may include an attribute that the user cannot move between multiple floors 2 by equipment other than the elevator device 10, that is, a priority attribute that the user cannot move up and down due to steps. For example, users who travel with wheeled vehicles, such as users in wheelchairs, users pushing wheelchairs, users pushing strollers, and users pushing shopping carts, may be classified into a priority attribute that the user cannot move up and down due to steps.

[0018] For example, when the call request information includes a priority attribute, the control panel 15 preferentially registers calls for the call request information including the priority attribute in the car 12. When the control panel 15 corresponds to the call request information including the priority attribute, the control panel 15 may cause the car 12 to perform priority operation such as dedicated operation or extending the door open time.

[0019] The escalator 20 is provided between an upper floor and a lower floor among the multiple floors 2. A plurality of escalators 20 may be provided in the building 1. Hereinafter, one escalator 20 provided between an upper floor and a lower floor one level below will be described.

[0020] The first entrance 21a is provided on a lower floor. The second entrance 21b is provided on an upper floor. Although not shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of steps 22 are provided between the first entrance 21a and the second entrance 21b. The steps 22 are connected endlessly. The steps 22 form steps with respect to each other on the upper side of the escalator 20. Driven by a driving machine (not shown), the steps 22 move between the first entrance 21a and the second entrance 21b.

[0021] A user of the escalator 20 passes through the first entrance 21a and the second entrance 21b and gets on to one of the steps 22. The user moves between the upper floor and the lower floor as the steps 22 move.

[0022] The stairs 30 are provided between upper and lower floors among the multiple floors 2. The stairs 30 between an upper floor and a lower floor are regarded as one group, and stairs 30 are provided between each floor 2 in the building 1. Hereinafter, one escalator 20 provided between an upper floor and the next lower floor will be described.

[0023] The staircase 30 comprises a descent section 31, an ascent section 32, a landing section 33, a first straight staircase 34, and a second straight staircase 35. The descent section 31 is at the same height as the floor surface of the upper floor. The ascent section 32 is at the same height as the floor surface of the lower floor. The landing section 33 is at a height between the descent section 31 and the ascent section 32. The landing section 33 is horizontal to the floor surface. The first straight staircase 34 connects the descent section 31 and the landing section 33. The second straight staircase 35 connects the ascent section 32 and the landing section 33.

[0024] For example, a user who wants to go from a lower floor to an upper floor uses stairs 30. The user passes through exit 31 and descends the steps of first straight staircase 34. After arriving at landing 33, the user further descends the steps of second straight staircase 35. After that, the user passes through entrance 32 and moves to another location on the lower floor.

[0025] In addition, the exit 31 of a certain staircase 30 is adjacent to the entrance 32 of the staircase 30 leading to the next higher floor 2. In this manner, a plurality of staircases 30 connect a plurality of floors 2 in the vertical direction.

[0026] In the first embodiment, the determination system 50 determines whether or not a user carrying the mobile terminal 40 has a priority attribute, depending on whether the user uses the escalator 20. The determination system 50 includes the mobile terminal 40, a first transmitter 51, and a second transmitter 52.

[0027] 2 shows an escalator 20 in which steps 22 move upward from a first entrance 21a to a second entrance 21b. In this case, the first entrance 21a is the entrance of the escalator 20. The second entrance 21b is the exit of the escalator 20. The steps 22 move at a specified drive speed.

[0028] The first transmitter 51 is provided at the first boarding / alighting entrance 21a, which is the entrance for boarding. The first transmitter 51 transmits a unique first radio wave. For example, the first transmitter 51 transmits the first radio wave with an intensity that can be detected by a detector located within a specified first detection range from the first boarding / alighting entrance 21a. The first detection range is set to an arbitrary range, such as within 2 m, within 3 m, or within 5 m.

[0029] The second transmitter 52 is provided at the second boarding / alighting entrance 21b, which is the exit. The second transmitter 52 transmits a unique second radio wave. For example, the second transmitter 52 transmits the second radio wave with an intensity that can be detected by a detector located within a specified second detection range from the second boarding / alighting entrance 21b. The second detection range may be a range narrower than the first detection range. For example, the second detection range is set to an arbitrary range, such as within 1 m. For example, the second detection range may be a range that may be passed through when transferring from the steps 22 to the second boarding / alighting entrance 21b.

[0030] The mobile terminal 40 detects the first radio wave when it is in the first detection range. The mobile terminal 40 detects the second radio wave when it is in the second detection range. For example, when user A carrying the mobile terminal 40 uses the escalator 20 shown in FIG. 2, the user A approaches the first entrance 21a from another position on the lower floor. When approaching the first detection range, the mobile terminal 40 detects the first radio wave. Then, user A steps onto the steps 22 from the first entrance 21a. User A moves upward together with the steps 22, and then transfers from the steps 22 to the second entrance 21b. At this time, the user A passes through the second detection range, and the mobile terminal 40 detects the second radio wave.

[0031] In this case, the mobile terminal 40 detects the first radio wave and the second radio wave. Based on the detection results of the first radio wave and the second radio wave, the mobile terminal 40 determines that the user A has an attribute that allows the user A to move up and down by steps. For example, the mobile terminal 40 uses the determined attribute of the user A when creating call request information for the elevator device 10.

[0032] Furthermore, user B who is in a wheelchair carries the mobile terminal 40. For example, user B passes near the first entrance 21a but leaves the area. At this time, user B passes inside the first detection range. In this case, the mobile terminal 40 detects only the first radio wave and does not detect the second radio wave. Based on the detection result that only the first radio wave has been detected, the mobile terminal 40 determines that user B has a priority attribute that prevents him or her from moving up or down due to a step. For example, the mobile terminal 40 uses the determined attribute of user B when creating call request information for the elevator device 10.

[0033] Next, the determination system 50 will be described with reference to FIG. Fig. 3 is a functional block diagram of the determination system in the embodiment 1. Note that in Fig. 3, escalator 20 is omitted from the illustration.

[0034] 3, mobile terminal 40 includes, as functions, a detection unit 41, a storage unit 42, a call control unit 43, a usage determination unit 44, and an attribute determination unit 45. Although not shown, mobile terminal 40 also includes an antenna capable of detecting radio waves.

[0035] The detector 41 detects radio waves using an antenna. Specifically, the detector 41 detects a first radio wave and a second radio wave. The detector 41 may detect the radio wave when the detection strength of the radio wave is stronger than a threshold value.

[0036] The storage unit 42 stores information necessary for the determination of the determination system 50. For example, the storage unit 42 stores information related to the attributes of users.

[0037] The call control unit 43 acquires information such as the destination floor by accepting an operation from the user via an input interface (not shown). The call control unit 43 creates call request information based on the accepted information, preset information, information stored in the storage unit 42, etc. For example, the call control unit 43 creates call request information including information that the user has a priority attribute. The call control unit 43 transmits the call request information to the server device 17.

[0038] The usage determination unit 44 determines whether or not the user has used a facility that moves up and down due to steps, such as the escalator 20, based on the detection result of the detection unit 41. The usage determination unit 44 updates history information, which is a usage history of the facility that moves up and down due to steps, based on the determination result. For example, when it is determined that the user has used the facility, the usage determination unit 44 records the date and time when the facility was used as the usage history in the history information.

[0039] The attribute determination unit 45 determines whether or not the attribute of the user is a priority attribute based on the usage history. Here, the usage history is recorded based on the detection result of the detection unit 41. Therefore, the attribute determination unit 45 determines whether or not the attribute of the user is a priority attribute based on the detection result of the detection unit 41.

[0040] Next, the determination operation of the mobile terminal 40 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the operation of the mobile terminal of the determination system in the first embodiment.

[0041] For example, the mobile terminal 40 starts the flowchart of Fig. 4 at a specified cycle. Note that the mobile terminal 40 may start the flowchart of Fig. 4 when a specific operation is performed by the user in a specific application.

[0042] In step S01, the usage determination unit 44 determines whether the detection unit 41 has detected the first radio wave from the first transmitter 51 or not.

[0043] In step S01, if the detection unit 41 does not detect the first radio wave, the operation of step S02 is performed. In step S02, the usage determination unit 44 determines that there is no usage history. In this case, the usage determination unit 44 ends the process of the flowchart without recording the usage history in the history information.

[0044] In step S01, when the detection unit 41 detects the first radio wave, the operation of step S03 is performed. In step S03, the usage determination unit 44 determines whether or not the detection unit 41 detects the second radio wave from the second transmitter 52 during the time a prescribed first determination time has elapsed since the detection of the first radio wave. In the first embodiment, the first determination time may be set to the time required for the escalator 20 to move from the first entrance 21a to the second entrance 21b.

[0045] In step S03, if the second radio wave is detected after the first radio wave is detected and before the first determination time has elapsed, the operation of step S04 is performed. In step S04, the usage determination unit 44 determines that the user has used the escalator 20. The usage determination unit 44 records the date and time when the second radio wave was detected in the history information stored in the storage unit 42 as the most recent usage history.

[0046] If the second radio wave is not detected until the first judgment time has elapsed since the first radio wave was detected in step S03, or if the operation of step S04 is performed, the operation of step S05 is performed. In step S05, the attribute determination unit 45 determines whether or not a usage history has been recorded during a specified judgment period going back from the present based on the history information.

[0047] In step S05, if a usage history is recorded during the determination period, the operation of step S06 is performed. In step S06, the attribute determination unit 45 determines that the attribute of the user is an attribute that allows vertical movement due to a step, that is, the attribute is not a priority attribute.

[0048] In step S05, if no usage history is recorded during the determination period, the operation of step S07 is performed. In step S07, the attribute determination unit 45 determines that the attribute of the user is an attribute that does not allow vertical movement due to a step, that is, a priority attribute.

[0049] After the operation of step S06 or S07 is performed, the operation of step S08 is performed. In step S08, the attribute determination unit 45 registers the attribute determined in step S06 or S07 as an attribute of the user. For example, the registered attribute is reflected in the call request information.

[0050] After that, the mobile terminal 40 ends the operation of the flowchart.

[0051] In step S02, the attribute determination unit 45 may determine that the attribute of the user is a priority attribute. This is because if the user has an attribute that does not allow the user to move up and down over steps, the user is likely not to stop near the first boarding / alighting entrance 21a, that is, in the first detection range of the first transmitter 51. After that, the attribute determination unit 45 performs the operations from step S08 onwards.

[0052] According to the above-described first embodiment, the determination system 50 includes the first transmitter 51, the second transmitter 52, the detection unit 41, and the attribute determination unit 45. The first transmitter 51 and the second transmitter 52 are provided in the escalator 20. The attribute determination unit 45 determines that the user has a priority attribute based on the detection result of the radio wave of the detection unit 41. That is, the mobile terminal 40 can determine that the user has a priority attribute without the user performing an operation to determine that the user has a priority attribute. For example, the automatically determined result may be set in the mobile terminal 40. Therefore, it is possible to easily set that the user has an attribute that should be preferentially used to board the elevator device 10 or the like. As a result, the convenience of the user can be improved.

[0053] The determination system 50 also includes a usage determination unit 44. The attribute determination unit 45 determines that the user does not have the priority attribute if a usage history has been recorded within a past determination period. That is, even if radio waves from the second transmitter 52 are not detected after radio waves from the first transmitter 51 are detected, the attribute determination unit 45 determines that the user does not have the priority attribute if a usage history has been recorded. For example, even if a user who can board the escalator 20 without any problems passes near the first transmitter 51, it is possible to avoid determining that the user has the priority attribute.

[0054] The attribute determination unit 45 may determine whether or not the attribute of the user is a priority attribute based on the detection result of the detection unit 41, rather than on the usage history. Specifically, when a condition for the usage determination unit 44 to record the usage history is satisfied, the attribute determination unit 45 may determine that the attribute of the user is not a priority attribute. Furthermore, when a condition for the usage determination unit 44 not to record the usage history is satisfied after the radio waves from the first transmitter 51 are detected, the attribute determination unit 45 may determine that the attribute of the user is a priority attribute.

[0055] Embodiment 2 Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of a staircase to which the determination system in the second embodiment is applied. Fig. 6 is a flowchart of the operation of a mobile terminal of the determination system in the second embodiment. Note that the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same or corresponding parts as those in the first embodiment. Explanation of these parts is omitted.

[0056] In the second embodiment, the determination system 50 determines whether or not a user carrying a mobile terminal 40 has a priority attribute, depending on whether the user uses stairs 30. The determination system 50 includes the mobile terminal 40, a first transmitter 51, and a second transmitter 52. The determination system 50 may include additional transmitters depending on the number of floors 2. As an example, the determination system 50 includes a third transmitter 53. In the second embodiment, the locations where the first transmitter 51 and the second transmitter 52 are installed are different from the locations where they are installed in the first embodiment.

[0057] The first transmitter 51 is provided at the lower floor entrance 32. The first transmitter 51 transmits a first radio wave with an intensity that the inside and periphery of the lower floor entrance 32 constitute a first detection range.

[0058] The second transmitter 52 is provided at the upper floor exit 31. The second transmitter 52 transmits the second radio wave with an intensity such that the inside and periphery of the upper floor exit 31 are included in the second detection range. The second transmitter 52 may also transmit the second radio wave such that the inside of the upper floor entrance 32 is included in the second detection range. In this example, the upper floor exit 31 and the upper floor entrance 32 may be considered to be the same place.

[0059] The third transmitter 53 is provided at the exit 31 of the next upper floor, which is further up than the upper floor. The third transmitter 53 transmits a unique third radio wave with an intensity such that the inside and periphery of the exit 31 of the next upper floor are included in the third detection range. The third transmitter 53 may transmit the third radio wave so that the inside of the entrance 32 of the next upper floor is included in the third detection range. In this example, the exit 31 of the next upper floor and the entrance 32 of the next upper floor may be considered to be the same place.

[0060] The first detection range, the second detection range, and the third detection range do not include the area of ​​the exit 31 or the entrance 32 of another floor 2.

[0061] The transmitters may be arranged on every floor 2, for example, with the numbers increasing from the lower floor. In Fig. 5, as an example, the numbers of the first transmitter 51 and the third transmitter 53 are shown when the second transmitter 52 is numbered N. That is, in this case, the first transmitter 51 is numbered N-1. The third transmitter 53 is numbered N+1.

[0062] When user A uses stairs 30 to move from an upper floor to the next upper or lower floor, detection unit 41 of portable terminal 40 carried by user A detects the second radio wave from second transmitter 52 numbered N, and then detects the third radio wave from third transmitter 53 numbered N+1 or the first radio wave from first transmitter 51 numbered N-1. Attribute determination unit 45 of portable terminal 40 determines that user A does not have the preferred attribute based on the detection result that radio waves from transmitter numbered N are detected and then radio waves from transmitter numbered N+1 or N-1 are detected.

[0063] User B cannot use the stairs 30. In this case, after receiving radio waves from the transmitter with number N, the mobile terminal 40 carried by user B does not receive radio waves from the transmitter with number N+1 or N-1 until the specified second judgment time has elapsed. The second judgment time in the second embodiment is the time assumed to be required to move between an upper floor and a lower floor using the stairs 30. Based on such a detection result, the attribute determination unit 45 determines that user B has a priority attribute.

[0064] 6 is started at a specified cycle by the mobile terminal 40. Note that the mobile terminal 40 may start the flowchart of FIG 6 when a specific operation is performed by the user in a specific application.

[0065] In step S11, the usage determination unit 44 determines whether the detection unit 41 has detected radio waves from a transmitter with number N. As an example, when focusing on the relationship between the first transmitter 51 and the second transmitter 52, the usage determination unit 44 determines whether the detection unit 41 has detected radio waves from one of the first transmitter 51 and the second transmitter 52.

[0066] In step S11, if the detection unit 41 does not detect radio waves from the transmitter with number N, the operation of step S12 is performed. In step S12, the usage determination unit 44 determines that there is no usage history. In this case, the usage determination unit 44 ends the processing of the flowchart without updating the history information.

[0067] If the detection unit 41 detects radio waves from the transmitter with number N in step S11, the operation of step S13 is performed. In step S13, the usage determination unit 44 determines whether or not the detection unit 41 has detected radio waves from the transmitter with number N+1 or number N-1 during the time period from when the radio waves from the transmitter with number N were detected until the second determination time has elapsed. For example, the usage determination unit 44 determines whether or not the detection unit 41 has detected radio waves from the other of the first transmitter 51 and the second transmitter 52 during the time period from when the radio waves from one of the first transmitter 51 and the second transmitter 52 were detected until the second determination time has elapsed.

[0068] In step S13, if radio waves from the transmitter with number N+1 or number N-1 are detected before the second determination time has elapsed, the operation of step S14 is performed. In step S14, the usage determination unit 44 determines that the user has used the stairs 30. The usage determination unit 44 records the date and time when the radio waves from the transmitter with number N+1 or number N-1 were detected in the history information stored in the memory unit 42 as the most recent usage history.

[0069] If no radio waves are detected from the transmitter with number N+1 or number N-1 before the second judgment time has elapsed in step S13, or if the operation of step S14 has been performed, the operation of step S15 is performed. In step S15, the attribute judgment unit 45 judges whether or not a usage history has been recorded during a judgment period going back from the present based on the history information. The judgment period in the second embodiment may be the same as the judgment period in the first embodiment.

[0070] In step S15, if a usage history is recorded during the determination period, the operation of step S16 is performed. In step S16, the attribute determination unit 45 determines that the attribute of the user is an attribute that allows vertical movement due to a step, that is, is not a priority attribute.

[0071] In step S15, if no usage history is recorded during the determination period, the operation of step S17 is performed. In step S17, the attribute determination unit 45 determines that the attribute of the user is an attribute that does not allow vertical movement due to a step, that is, a priority attribute.

[0072] After the operation of step S16 or S17 is performed, the operation of step S18 is performed. In step S18, the attribute determination unit 45 registers the attribute determined in step S16 or S17 as an attribute of the user. For example, the registered attribute is reflected in the call request information.

[0073] After that, the mobile terminal 40 ends the operation of the flowchart.

[0074] In step S12, the attribute determination unit 45 may determine that the attribute of the user is a priority attribute. This is because if the user has an attribute that does not allow the user to move up and down through steps, the user is likely not to stop at the exit 31 or the entrance 32 of the stairs 30 in the first place. After that, the attribute determination unit 45 performs the operations in and after step S18.

[0075] According to the above-described second embodiment, the determination system 50 includes the first transmitter 51, the second transmitter 52, the detection unit 41, and the attribute determination unit 45. The first transmitter 51 and the second transmitter 52 are provided on the stairs 30. The attribute determination unit 45 determines that the user has a priority attribute based on the detection result of the radio wave by the detection unit 41. That is, the mobile terminal 40 can determine that the user has a priority attribute without the user performing an operation to determine that the user has a priority attribute. For this reason, it can be easily determined that the user has an attribute that should be given priority for boarding the elevator device 10 or the like.

[0076] The determination system 50 also includes a usage determination unit 44. The attribute determination unit 45 determines that the user does not have the priority attribute if a usage history is recorded within a past determination period. That is, even if radio waves from one of the first transmitter 51 and the second transmitter 52 are detected and then radio waves from the other of the first transmitter 51 and the second transmitter 52 are not detected, the attribute determination unit 45 determines that the user does not have the priority attribute if a usage history is recorded. For example, even if a user who can move around without problems through the stairs 30 passes near the first transmitter 51, it is possible to avoid determining that the user has the priority attribute.

[0077] The attribute determination unit 45 may determine whether or not the attribute of the user is a priority attribute based on the detection result of the detection unit 41, rather than on the usage history. Specifically, when a condition for the usage determination unit 44 to record the usage history is satisfied, the attribute determination unit 45 may determine that the attribute of the user is not a priority attribute. Also, when a condition for the usage determination unit 44 not to record the usage history is satisfied after the radio wave from the first transmitter 51 or the second transmitter 52 is detected, the attribute determination unit 45 may determine that the attribute of the user is a priority attribute.

[0078] When an attribute of the user has already been set in the mobile terminal 40, the attribute determination unit 45 may determine the validity of the already set attribute. For example, when a priority attribute has already been set and it is determined that the priority attribute is not a priority attribute, the attribute determination unit 45 may change the already set attribute to a setting that is not a priority attribute.

[0079] Based on the detection result of the detection unit 41, the tendency of the user to use the stairs 30 may be determined by the usage determination unit 44 or the like. For example, based on the detection result of the detection unit 41, tendencies such as which floor the user tends to move from to which floor, and whether the user tends to move in the ascending or descending direction of the stairs 30 may be determined.

[0080] Embodiment 3 Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram of a user who possesses a mobile terminal to which the determination system in the third embodiment is applied. The same reference numerals are used to refer to the same or corresponding parts as those in the first or second embodiment. Explanation of these parts is omitted. In Fig. 7, the functions of the mobile terminal 40 are omitted.

[0081] In the third embodiment, a vehicle traveling with a user, who has a priority attribute, is provided with a vehicle transmitter 60. The vehicle transmitter 60 transmits a dedicated vehicle radio wave indicating that the vehicle is a vehicle for transportation with wheels. For example, the vehicle transmitter 60 may be a transmitter that is always attached to a wheelchair, a baby stroller, and the like. Although not shown, for example, if the vehicle is a shopping cart with an electronic payment function, the vehicle transmitter 60 may be a radio wave transmitter for communicating with a communication device for electronic payment to exercise the electronic payment function.

[0082] The detection unit 41 of the mobile terminal 40 is capable of detecting vehicle radio waves. The attribute determination unit 45 determines that the user has a priority attribute based on the detection result of the vehicle radio waves by the detection unit 41. That is, when the detection unit 41 receives vehicle radio waves, the attribute determination unit 45 determines that the attribute of the user is a priority attribute. After that, the same processing as in the first and second embodiments may be performed.

[0083] According to the third embodiment described above, the attribute determination unit 45 determines that the user has a priority attribute based on the vehicle radio waves. The vehicle radio waves are radio waves specific to the vehicle traveling with the user. For this reason, it is possible to easily set an attribute that the user should have priority in boarding the elevator device 10 or the like.

[0084] Next, an example of hardware constituting the mobile terminal 40 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a hardware configuration diagram of a mobile terminal of the determination system according to the first to third embodiments.

[0085] Each function of the mobile terminal 40 may be realized by a processing circuit. For example, the processing circuit includes at least one processor 100a and at least one memory 100b. For example, the processing circuit includes at least one dedicated hardware 200.

[0086] When the processing circuit includes at least one processor 100a and at least one memory 100b, each function of the mobile terminal 40 is realized by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. At least one of the software and firmware is written as a program. At least one of the software and firmware is stored in at least one memory 100b. At least one processor 100a realizes each function of the mobile terminal 40 by reading and executing the program stored in at least one memory 100b.

[0087] When the processing circuit includes at least one dedicated hardware 200, the processing circuit is realized, for example, by a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC, an FPGA, or a combination thereof. For example, each function of the mobile terminal 40 is realized by a processing circuit. For example, each function of the mobile terminal 40 is realized collectively by a processing circuit.

[0088] Some of the functions of the mobile terminal 40 may be realized by dedicated hardware 200, and the other parts may be realized by software or firmware. For example, the function of the detection unit 41 may be realized by a processing circuit as the dedicated hardware 200, and the functions other than the function of the detection unit 41 may be realized by at least one processor 100a reading and executing a program stored in at least one memory 100b.

[0089] In this manner, the processing circuitry realizes each function of the mobile terminal 40 through hardware 200, software, firmware, or a combination of these.

[0090] Although not shown, each function of the control panel 15 and the server device 17 is realized by a processing circuit equivalent to the processing circuit that realizes each function of the mobile terminal 40. At least one function of the storage unit 42, the usage determination unit 44, and the attribute determination unit 45 may be provided in the server device 17 instead of the mobile terminal 40. [Explanation of symbols]

[0091] 1 building, 2 floor, 10 elevator device, 11 elevator shaft, 12 cage, 13 main rope, 14 hoist, 15 control panel, 16 elevator system, 17 server device, 20 escalator, 21a first entrance, 21b second entrance, 22 steps, 30 stairs, 31 exit section, 32 entrance section, 33 landing section, 34 first straight staircase, 35 second straight staircase, 40 mobile terminal, 41 detection section, 42 memory section, 43 call control section, 44 usage determination section, 45 attribute determination section, 50 determination system, 51 first transmitter, 52 second transmitter, 53 third transmitter, 60 vehicle transmitter, 100a processor, 100b Memory, 200 Hardware

Claims

1. A first transmitter that is installed at the entrance of the escalator and transmits radio waves; A second transmitter that is provided at the exit of the escalator and transmits radio waves; a detection unit provided in a mobile terminal carried by a user and capable of detecting radio waves from the first transmitter and radio waves from the second transmitter; an attribute determination unit that determines, based on a detection result of the detection unit, that the user has a priority attribute that does not allow vertical movement over a step; Equipped with A determination system in which, when the detection unit does not detect radio waves from the second transmitter within a specified first determination time after detecting radio waves from the first transmitter, the attribute determination unit determines that the user has the preferred attribute.

2. a usage determination unit that records a usage history when the detection unit detects radio waves from the second transmitter within the first determination time period after the detection unit detects radio waves from the first transmitter; Further comprising: The determination system according to claim 1 , wherein the attribute determination unit determines that the user does not have the priority attribute if the usage history has been recorded by the usage determination unit within a specified determination period going back from the present.

3. a first transmitter that is provided at an entrance of the staircase connecting the upper floor and the lower floor and transmits radio waves; A second transmitter that is provided at an entrance of the staircase to the upper floor and transmits radio waves; a detection unit provided in a mobile terminal carried by a user and capable of detecting radio waves from the first transmitter and radio waves from the second transmitter; an attribute determination unit that determines, based on a detection result of the detection unit, that the user has a priority attribute that does not allow vertical movement over a step; Equipped with A determination system in which, when the detection unit does not detect radio waves from the other of the first transmitter and the second transmitter within a specified second determination time after the detection unit detects radio waves from one of the first transmitter and the second transmitter, the attribute determination unit determines that the user has the preferred attribute.

4. a usage determination unit that records a usage history when the detection unit detects radio waves from the other of the first transmitter and the second transmitter during a period from when the detection unit detects radio waves from the one of the first transmitter and the second transmitter until the second determination time has elapsed; Further comprising: The determination system according to claim 3 , wherein the attribute determination unit determines that the user does not have the priority attribute if the usage history has been recorded by the usage determination unit within a specified determination period going back from the present.

5. The detection unit is capable of detecting vehicle radio waves transmitted by a vehicle transmitter provided in a vehicle traveling with the user, The determination system according to claim 1 , wherein the attribute determination unit determines that the user has the priority attribute when the detection unit detects the vehicle radio wave.

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