Customization System

Abstract

This system provides a customizable interface that allows users to customize the design of the display screens for elevators located within a building. [Solution] This system is a system for setting display parameters for an elevator system equipped with a display unit. The display unit includes at least one of a first display unit of a destination floor registration device located in a building, a second display unit positioned to display an image to elevator users attempting to pass through a gate located on the path to the elevator landing in the building, a third display unit located in the elevator landing, or a fourth display unit located inside the elevator car. This system includes a control device that receives user input and sets display parameters based on the user input. User input includes input regarding the layout of the display unit screen, the position of text related to the floors of the building, font, size, and color.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a customization system.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses displaying a guidance screen for an elevator user to register a destination floor on a display unit of a destination floor registration device in an elevator system. [[ID=1十三]]

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a customization system that enables a user such as a building administrator to customize the design of a screen of a display unit related to an elevator disposed in a building.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A customization system according to an aspect of the present invention is a customization system for an elevator system including a display unit, capable of setting display parameters of the display unit, where the display unit includes at least one of a first display unit of a destination floor registration device disposed in a building, a second display unit disposed so as to be able to display an image to an elevator user attempting to pass through a gate disposed on a movement path to an elevator landing of the building, a third display unit disposed in the elevator landing, or a fourth display unit disposed in an elevator car and includes at least one of them, The customization system includes a control device that receives user input and sets the display parameters based on the user input, The user inputs include the layout of the display unit's screen, the position, font, size, and color of the text relating to the floors of the building. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to the present invention, the design of the screen of a display unit for an elevator installed in a building can be customized by the user. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] Block diagram showing the configuration of the GUI customization system in Embodiment 1 [Figure 2] A schematic plan showing the equipment layout on a specific floor of a building to which the elevator system according to Embodiment 1 is applied. [Figure 3] Block diagram illustrating the configuration of an elevator system. [Figure 4] Block diagram illustrating the configuration of an elevator control system. [Figure 5] Block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of a security gate. [Figure 6] Perspective view illustrating the exterior of a security gate. [Figure 7] Block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of a security server. [Figure 8] Block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of the destination floor registration device. [Figure 9] Block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of a terminal device. [Figure 10] Sequence diagram showing the process flow for customizing the GUI displayed on the destination floor registration device's display unit. [Figure 11] A diagram illustrating a screen for customizing the numeric keypad. [Figure 12] A diagram illustrating a screen for customizing the floor selection screen. [Figure 13] Figure illustrating a screen for customizing a security screen [Figure 14] Figure illustrating a screen for customizing an allocation result display screen [Figure 15] Sequence diagram showing the flow of a process for customizing a GUI displayed on another display device [Figure 16] Figure illustrating a screen for customizing a car information display screen [Figure 17] Sequence diagram showing the flow of a customization process including error display and warning display in the first modification example [Figure 18] Flowchart for explaining the customization process of FIG. 17 [Figure 19] Figure illustrating a customization screen of the fourth modification example [Figure 20] Figure illustrating a customization screen of the fourth modification example

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0009] (Embodiment 1) 1. Configuration 1-1. Outline of the customization system FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a GUI customization system in Embodiment 1. The customization system includes an elevator system 100 and a terminal device 90. The customization system is configured to be able to customize the GUI in the elevator system 100.

[0010] The elevator system 100 includes a group control device 10. The group control device 10 controls the operation of elevators within a building to which the elevator system 100 is applied, and also provides a GUI customization service using application software such as a web application (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Web app"). Users such as building managers can access the Web app using a terminal device 90 and utilize the GUI customization service.

[0011] 1-2. Overview of the Elevator System 1-2-1. Overview of the Elevator System Figure 2 is a schematic plan view showing the equipment layout on a specific floor of a building to which the elevator system 100 is applied. The specific floor is, for example, the lobby floor that connects to the outside of the building, and building users will move to other floors via this specific floor.

[0012] The elevator system 100 according to this embodiment includes a plurality of elevators 50 and a group management system that integrally controls the operation of the plurality of elevators 50. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the elevator system 100 has six elevators 50 (Elevators A to F).

[0013] On a specific floor, multiple security gates 20 are positioned along the user's path from the entrance to the elevator landing. Each security gate 20 includes a reader 29 that reads information contained in a card held over the user's head. The security gate 20 performs personal authentication by comparing the information obtained by the reader 29 with pre-registered information.

[0014] Upon successful personal authentication, users can enter the elevator landing by passing through one of the security gates 20 from the entrance side. The elevator landing is located in a designated area. The designated area is an area within the building that can only be accessed by passing through the security gate 20 from the entrance side. The designated area includes the elevator landing, the space inside each elevator car 50, and the space on each floor accessible using the elevators 50.

[0015] If user authentication is successful, the elevator system 100 determines the destination floor for that user. The elevator system 100 assigns the determined destination floor to one of the six elevators 50 and then calls the elevator 50 assigned to the destination floor to that specific floor. The gate display 70 installed in the security gate 20 is configured to display information indicating the assigned elevator number to the user.

[0016] A destination floor registration device 30 is located at or near the elevator landing on each floor, including a specific floor.

[0017] The elevator system 100 employs a destination floor registration system that requires users to register their destination floor in advance before boarding the elevator car. Destination floor registration can be performed, for example, by using destination floor change codes such as Chameleon Code (registered trademark) or QR Code (registered trademark) at the security gate 20, or by manual registration at the destination floor registration device 30. The group control device 10 assigns the destination floor call (destination floor call) registered before boarding to one of the multiple elevators 50, and displays information indicating the assigned elevator on the gate display 70 of the security gate 20 used or on the destination floor registration device 30, thereby allowing the user to board the assigned elevator.

[0018] The destination floor registration device 30 for specific floors is provided to allow users who have passed through the security gate 20 and entered a specific area to use the elevator 50 if they miss the elevator 50 displayed on the gate display 70, or when they move to a floor other than the default destination floor.

[0019] A landing display device 80 is installed at the elevator landing. Figure 2 shows two landing display devices 80, but the number of landing display devices 80 may be one or three or more.

[0020] Each elevator 50 has a car, a hoisting machine (motor), a counterweight, etc. Inside the car of each elevator 50, there is a car monitor 52 for displaying information.

[0021] Figure 3 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the elevator system 100. The elevator system 100 includes a group control device 10, a security gate 20, a destination floor registration device 30, multiple elevator control devices 40, a security server 60, and a landing display device 80.

[0022] The security server 60 manages the building's security and controls the security gate 20.

[0023] The elevator control device 40 controls the elevator 50. In this embodiment, the elevator system 100 is equipped with six elevator control devices 40, each corresponding to an elevator 50 from Unit A to Unit F.

[0024] The group control device 10 communicates with the security gate 20, the destination floor registration device 30, and the elevator control device 40 to control the allocation of new calls to each elevator. The devices are connected to each other via a network capable of transmitting information. The network is configured as, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network), and the transmission and reception of various types of information between the devices is carried out according to various protocols such as TCP / IP.

[0025] Furthermore, each device constituting the elevator system 100 may be connected to one another via a network of other signal types or a dedicated signal network. For example, the group control device 10 may communicate serially with each elevator control device 40.

[0026] The following describes each component of the elevator system 100.

[0027] 1-2-2. Group Control System As shown in Figure 3, the group control device 10 comprises a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, and an input / output interface 13.

[0028] The storage unit 12 is configured using, for example, RAM, ROM, HDD, SSD, etc., and stores various data such as programs and configuration files described later. The programs include programs for realizing various functions of the group management control device 10 of this embodiment, such as web application programs.

[0029] The control unit 11 is configured using, for example, a CPU, MPU, etc., including an arithmetic circuit. The control unit 11 performs arithmetic processing using various data, etc., based on the program read from the storage unit 12, thereby realizing various functions of the group control device 10.

[0030] The input / output interface 13 is an interface for the group control device 10 to send and receive various signals with external devices such as the security gate 20, security server 60, elevator control device 40, and terminal device 90.

[0031] The input / output interface 13 is an example of an output unit that converts signals output from the control unit 11 into signals of a predetermined format and outputs them to an external device. The input / output interface 13 is also an example of an input unit that converts signals received from an external device into signals of a predetermined format and inputs them to the control unit 11. The input / output interface 13 can be configured using, for example, a LAN adapter or a serial port. The input / output interface 13 may also be a wireless communication interface that performs wireless communication based on various wireless communication standards.

[0032] 1-2-3. Elevator control device The elevator control device 40 controls the raising, lowering, and stopping of the elevator car 50 by controlling the operation of the hoisting machine (motor), etc., of the corresponding elevator 50 according to the control signal from the group control device 10. The elevator control device 40 also detects the position, direction of travel, door open / closed, load, and other conditions of the elevator car 50, and outputs information indicating the detected conditions to the group control device 10.

[0033] Figure 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the elevator control device 40. The elevator control device 40 comprises a control unit 41, a storage unit 42, and an input / output interface 43. The control unit 41, the storage unit 42, and the input / output interface 43 may have the same configuration as the control unit 11, storage unit 12, and input / output interface 13 of the group control device 10, respectively.

[0034] The control unit 41 performs calculation processing using various data based on the program read from the storage unit 42, thereby realizing various functions of the elevator control device 40.

[0035] 1-2-4. Security Gate Security gate 20 is a device that controls user access to specific areas within a building. Specifically, security gate 20 allows legitimate users to enter specific areas within the building while restricting access for unauthorized users. Legitimate users are those registered in the user database (hereinafter referred to as "user DB"), while unauthorized users are those not registered in the user DB. Security gate 20 performs personal authentication by comparing information obtained by reader 29 with information pre-registered in the user DB. Legitimate users who successfully undergo personal authentication can pass through security gate 20 and enter the specific area.

[0036] Figure 5 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of the security gate 20 in Embodiment 1. Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the security gate 20. Note that Figure 5 is a perspective view of the leftmost security gate 20 among the three security gates 20 in Figure 1.

[0037] As shown in Figure 5, the security gate 20 comprises a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, and an input / output interface 23. The control unit 21, the storage unit 22, and the input / output interface 23 may have the same configuration as the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the input / output interface 13 of the group management control device 10, respectively.

[0038] The control unit 21, the storage unit 22, and the input / output interface 23 are located inside the gate body 20a, which is the housing of the security gate 20. Furthermore, the gate body 20a is equipped with a reader 29, a gate flapper 28, and a gate indicator 70.

[0039] The reader 29 is located on the entrance side of the upper surface of the gate body 20a. The reader 29 reads information from a source held by the user within a predetermined range from the reader 29. One example of such a source is a QR code (registered trademark). In this case, the reader 29 is an optical reader that optically reads the QR code and transmits a signal to the security server 60 that includes the image data of the QR code and the reader 29's registration device ID (registration device identification information). Another example of a source is an IC chip in an IC card. In this case, the reader 29 may be an electromagnetic induction type contactless card reader. Alternatively, the source may be the user's fingerprint. In this case, the reader 29 reads the fingerprint using a fingerprint sensor.

[0040] The gate flapper 28 is a door that can open and close the user's path in response to a control signal from the control unit 21. For example, the gate flapper 28 is configured to be closed under normal conditions and to open when personal authentication is successful. Alternatively, the gate flapper 28 may be configured to be open under normal conditions and to close when personal authentication is unsuccessful.

[0041] The gate indicator 70 displays a screen corresponding to various display signals output from the group control device 10. For example, when the gate indicator 70 receives an allocation result signal, a provisional allocation result signal, etc., output from the group control device 10, it displays an allocation unit notification screen to notify the name of the allocated elevator (allocated unit). The gate indicator 70 may also include a processing unit such as a CPU or MPU, which includes an arithmetic circuit.

[0042] 1-2-5. Security Server The security server 60 receives information read by the reader 29 of the security gate 20 and performs personal authentication processing of users based on that information to ensure security within the building. For example, the security server 60 performs personal authentication by sequentially comparing (matching) the received information with the data of each user registered in the user database.

[0043] Furthermore, the security server 60 controls the opening and closing of the security gate 20 according to the results of personal authentication. In addition, the security server 60 generates a call information signal containing information such as the user's destination floor and outputs it to the group management control device 10.

[0044] Figure 7 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of the security server 60. The security server 60 comprises a control unit 61, a storage unit 62, and an input / output interface 63. The control unit 61, the storage unit 62, and the input / output interface 63 may have the same configuration as the control unit 11, storage unit 12, and input / output interface 13 of the group management control device 10, respectively.

[0045] The storage unit 62 stores programs and various data. The programs include programs for realizing various functions of the security server 60 in this embodiment. The storage unit 62 also stores user databases and device databases (hereinafter referred to as "device databases") as data.

[0046] The user database contains information indicating the user ID and the default floor associated with that user ID. The equipment database contains information (IDs) that identify each device that makes up the elevator system 100. For example, the equipment database stores a gate ID that identifies the security gate 20, information that identifies each device installed in the security gate 20 identified by the gate ID (reader ID, gate camera ID, gate display ID), and the floor on which it is installed, all linked together.

[0047] 1-2-6. Destination Floor Registration Device Figure 8 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of the destination floor registration device 30.

[0048] The destination floor registration device 30 is a device that accepts registration (designation) of destination floors by users. The destination floor registration device 30 comprises a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, an input / output interface 33, a display unit 34, an operation unit 35, and a reader 36.

[0049] The control unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the input / output interface 33 may each have the same configuration as the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the input / output interface 13 of the group management control device 10.

[0050] The display unit 34 displays images and the like based on the display signals output from the control unit 31. The display unit 34 displays, for example, a standby screen, an assignment result display screen, etc., as described later.

[0051] The operation unit 35 is an interface that receives user operations for the destination floor registration device 30. The operation unit 35 outputs a signal to the control unit 31 according to the operation content.

[0052] The display unit 34 and the operation unit 35 are integrally configured using a touch panel display device, for example, a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL display panel. However, the display unit 34 and the operation unit 35 may be configured separately using different components, as long as it is possible to specify the same functions as objects such as buttons displayed on the display unit 34.

[0053] The reader 36 reads information from a data source such as a QR code, IC card, or fingerprint, which is held by the user within a predetermined range from the reader 36. The reader 36 may have the same configuration as the reader 29.

[0054] 1-3. Terminal Devices Figure 9 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of the terminal device 90. The terminal device 90 is, for example, an information processing device such as a general-purpose computer, smartphone, or tablet terminal. The terminal device 90 comprises a control unit 91, a storage unit 92, an input / output interface 93, a display unit 94, and an operation unit 95. The control unit 91, the storage unit 92, and the input / output interface 93 may have the same configuration as the control unit 11, storage unit 12, and input / output interface 13 of the group management control device 10, respectively.

[0055] The display unit 94 displays information based on display signals output from the control unit 91. The display unit 94 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL display panel. The operation unit 95 is an interface for the user to operate the terminal device 90. The operation unit 95 outputs signals corresponding to the operation content of the operation unit 95 to the control unit 91. The display unit 94 and the operation unit 95 may be integrally configured as a touch panel display device.

[0056] 2.Operation 2-1. Overview The customization system of this embodiment provides a GUI customization service for the displays shown on the destination floor registration device 30's display unit 34, gate display 70, landing display device 80, car monitor 52, etc. Users can access the web application using the terminal device 90 and utilize the GUI customization service.

[0057] 2-2. Customizing the Destination Floor Registration GUI 2-2-1. Customization Process Figure 10 is a sequence diagram showing the process flow for customizing the GUI (Destination Floor Registration GUI) displayed on the display unit 34 of the Destination Floor Registration Device 30.

[0058] The processing of the terminal device 90 shown in Figure 10 is performed by the control unit 91, the processing of the group management control device 10 is performed by the control unit 11, and the processing of the destination floor registration device 30 is performed by the control unit 31.

[0059] The process shown in Figure 10 begins when the user accesses the web application using the terminal device 90 (S11).

[0060] When the group management control device 10 receives access from the terminal device 90 (S21), it provides the terminal device 90 with an environment that allows the destination floor registration GUI to be customized via a web application.

[0061] The terminal device 90 registers the results of the customization of the destination floor registration GUI based on the user's customization operation (S12).

[0062] The group control device 10 accepts the registration of the customized destination floor registration GUI via a web application (S22), creates a configuration file based on the customized result (S23), and sends a change start signal to the destination floor registration device 30 (S24).

[0063] When the destination floor registration device 30 receives a change start signal, it starts downloading the configuration file. That is, the destination floor registration device 30 sends a request to the group control device 10 to send the configuration file (S31), and the group control device 10, having received the request, sends the configuration file to the destination floor registration device 30 (S25).

[0064] The destination floor registration device 30 receives a configuration file (S32) and changes the destination floor registration GUI displayed on the display unit 34 based on the configuration file (S33).

[0065] 2-2-2. Customization Screen Figures 11-14 illustrate the customization screen for customizing the destination floor registration GUI. The customization screen is displayed on the display unit 94 when the terminal device 90 accesses the web application.

[0066] The customization screens in Figures 11-14 include a current screen display area R1 that displays the current (before change) standby screen and a modified screen display area R2 that displays the customized (after change) standby screen.

[0067] Figures 11-13 illustrate customization screens for customizing the standby screen displayed on the display unit 34 of the destination floor registration device 30. Figure 11 illustrates a screen for customizing the numeric keypad screen (an example of a standby screen) for inputting the destination floor. Figure 12 illustrates a screen for customizing the floor selection screen (an example of a standby screen) for selecting the destination floor.

[0068] Figure 13 illustrates a screen for customizing the security screen (an example of a standby screen). The security screen is displayed before the user inputs or selects a destination floor, and displays a message prompting the user to hold their card over the reader 36. When the user holds their card over the reader, the display on the display unit 34 transitions from the security screen in Figure 13 to the keypad screen in Figure 11 or the floor selection screen in Figure 12.

[0069] In the customization system of this embodiment, the user can adjust parameters that indicate the position, font, size, and color of text related to the floor numbers of a building. The user can also adjust parameters that indicate the background color of the screen. Specifically, in the customization screen of the standby screen illustrated in Figures 11-13, the parameters shown in the following examples of settings can be adjusted. • Shape of floor buttons • Color of the floor button before pressing it • Color after pressing the floor button • Font, size, and color of the text displayed on the floor buttons (color before and after pressing). • Background color of the waiting screen • Background image of the waiting screen • Content of the guidance message • Font, size, and color of the guidance message

[0070] Figure 14 is an example of a customization screen for customizing the assignment result display screen shown on the display unit 34 of the destination floor registration device 30. The assignment result display screen shows floor characters indicating the destination floor and text indicating the assigned machine number. When a user operation to determine the destination floor is entered on the numeric keypad screen in Figure 11 or the floor selection screen in Figure 12, the display on the display unit 34 transitions to the assignment result display screen in Figure 14.

[0071] In the customization screen of the assignment result display screen exemplified in Figure 14, parameters indicating the position, font, size, and color of the floor number and assigned unit number text can be adjusted. Users can also adjust the parameter indicating the background color of the screen.

[0072] 2-3. Customizing the GUI of other devices 2-3-1. Customization Process Figure 15 is a sequence diagram showing the process flow for customizing the GUI displayed on display devices other than the display unit 34 of the destination floor registration device 30. Such display devices include, for example, a gate display 70, a landing display device 80, and a car monitor 52.

[0073] The process shown in Figure 15 achieves the effects of the present invention regardless of whether the display device is the gate display 70, the landing display device 80, or the car monitor 52. Steps S41, S42, and S43 in Figure 15 are the same processes as steps S31, S32, and S33 in Figure 10, respectively.

[0074] 2-3-2. Customization Screen The GUI displayed on the gate indicator 70 may be the same as the assignment result display screen in Figure 14. The customization screen for the GUI displayed on the gate indicator 70 allows adjustment of parameters indicating the position, font, size, and color of the floor number and assigned machine number text. The user can also adjust a parameter indicating the background color of the screen.

[0075] Figure 16 is an example of a customization screen for customizing the car information display screen shown on the landing display device 80 and the car monitor 52. The car information display screen shows, for example, floor characters 201 indicating the current position of the car (the floor the car is currently on) and a direction indicator 202 indicating the direction of travel of the car. This screen may also display time information 203 such as the date and current time.

[0076] In the customization screen illustrated in Figure 16, the user can adjust parameters that indicate the position, font, size, and color of the characters, shapes, and / or symbols that display floor numbers, time information, and direction. The user can also adjust a parameter that indicates the background color of the screen. Furthermore, in the customization screen illustrated in Figure 16, the user can choose whether or not to display the in-car video 204 on the car information display screen, and if they choose to display it, they can set the size of the in-car video 204. In this case, a car camera capable of capturing images inside the car is installed inside the car.

[0077] Furthermore, in the customization screen illustrated in Figure 16, the user can choose whether or not to display the congestion level indicator 205, which shows the level of congestion inside the cart, on the cart information display screen, and if they choose to display it, they can set the size of the congestion level indicator 205.

[0078] 3. Effects, etc. As described above, the customization system according to this embodiment is a customization system for an elevator system equipped with a display unit, which allows setting of the display parameters of the display unit. The display unit includes at least one of the following: a display unit 34 of a destination floor registration device located in a building (an example of a first display unit); a gate display unit 70 (a second display unit) located on a travel path to the elevator landing of the building, capable of displaying an image to elevator users attempting to pass through a security gate 20 located on the building's elevator landing; a landing display device 80 (an example of a third display unit) located at the elevator landing; or a car monitor 52 (an example of a fourth display unit) located inside the elevator car. The customization system includes a group control device 10 (an example of a control device) that receives user input and sets the display parameters based on the user input. The user input is input regarding the layout of the display unit screen, the position, font, size, and color of text related to the floors of the building.

[0079] This configuration allows users, such as building managers, to customize the design of the screens on the display units installed within the building. For example, with the customization system according to this embodiment, users such as building managers can perform customizations without requiring the elevator manufacturer to change the settings.

[0080] The customization system in this embodiment may allow elevator users to set the display parameters of the standby screen displayed on the display unit 34 for setting their destination floor. The group control device 10 receives user input regarding the shape and color of the floor buttons displayed on the standby screen, the font, size, and color of the text displayed on the floor buttons, and the background color of the standby screen, and sets the display parameters based on the received user input.

[0081] This configuration allows the user to customize the display parameters of the standby screen shown on the display unit 34.

[0082] The customization system in this embodiment may allow setting the display parameters of the assignment result display screen, which is displayed on at least one of the display unit 34 and the gate display unit 70 to indicate the destination floor of the elevator user. The group control device 10 receives user input regarding the position, font, size, and color of the text indicating the destination floor displayed on the assignment result display screen, as well as the background color of the assignment result display screen, and sets the display parameters based on the received user input.

[0083] This configuration allows the user to customize the display parameters of the assignment result display screen shown on at least one of the display unit 34 and the gate display unit 70.

[0084] The customization system may allow setting display parameters for the car information display screen, which is displayed on at least one of the landing display device 80 and the car monitor 52 to show floor numbers indicating the location of the elevator car and direction indicators indicating the direction of travel of the car. The group control device 10 receives user input regarding the position, font, size, and color of the characters, figures, and / or symbols indicating the floor numbers and direction indicators, as well as the background color of the car information display screen, and sets the display parameters based on the received user input.

[0085] This configuration allows the user to customize the display parameters of the car information display screen shown on at least one of the landing display device 80 and the car monitor 52.

[0086] (Other embodiments) As described above, embodiments have been explained as examples of the technology of the present invention. However, the technology of the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to embodiments that are modified, substituted, added, or omitted as appropriate. Furthermore, it is possible to create new embodiments by combining the components described in the above embodiments. Therefore, the following describes some modifications as other embodiments.

[0087] (First variation) Allowing users to customize the destination floor registration GUI and the GUIs of other devices without restriction may impair the GUI's display functionality. Therefore, the control unit 11 that manages the web application may display an error message or a warning message on the customization screen when a predetermined setting is made on the customization screen.

[0088] If an "error message" is displayed, the setting that caused the error message will not be applied to the GUI. In contrast, a "warning message" is merely a way to alert the user, and the setting that caused the warning message will be applied to the GUI.

[0089] Figure 17 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the customization process, including error and warning displays, in the first modified example. Compared with the sequence diagrams in Figures 10 and 15, in Figure 17, the terminal device 90 performs customization process S121 and registration process S122 instead of step S12. Customization process S121 is executed by the web application (group management control device 10) in response to an operation entered by the user via the operation unit 35 of the terminal device 90, but in Figure 17, for convenience, it is shown on the flow chart of the terminal device 90.

[0090] Figure 18 is a flowchart illustrating the customization process S121 in Figure 17. First, the web application retrieves the settings entered by the user through customization operations (S51).

[0091] The web application determines whether the settings match any error conditions (S52), and if they do (Yes in S52), it displays an error message on the display unit 94 of the terminal device 90 (S53). The web application may also display the applicable error conditions on the display unit 94 along with the error message.

[0092] Error conditions related to the standby screen (see Figures 11-13) displayed on the display unit 34 of the destination floor registration device 30 are as follows, for example: • The color of the floor buttons and the color of the text displayed on the floor buttons are the same. • The guidance message contains certain symbols, environmental characters, or other characters that may cause garbled text or malfunction of the device. • The file designated as the background image does not have a predetermined extension. • The transparency of the text displayed on the floor buttons is above a predetermined threshold.

[0093] The reason why an error condition is triggered when the transparency of the text displayed on the floor buttons exceeds a predetermined threshold is that when text is transparent or nearly transparent, the user cannot perceive the content of the text.

[0094] Error conditions related to the assignment result display screen (see Figure 14) displayed on the display unit 34 of the destination floor registration device 30, the gate display unit 70, etc. are as follows, for example. • The text color and background color indicating the assigned unit number are the same. • The transparency of the text indicating the assigned unit is above a predetermined threshold.

[0095] Error conditions related to the elevator car information display screen (see Figure 16) shown on the landing display device 80 and the elevator car monitor 52 are as follows, for example: • The color of the floor number 201 and the background color are the same. • The color of direction indicator 202 and the background color are the same. • The color of time information 203 and the background color are the same. • The transparency of floor level text 201 is above a predetermined threshold. • The transparency of the direction indicator 202 is above a predetermined threshold. • The transparency of time information 203 is above a predetermined threshold. • The file designated as the background image does not have a predetermined extension.

[0096] After completing the error display step S53 shown in Figure 18, the process proceeds to step S57 without performing the process of reflecting the customized settings (S56 described later).

[0097] In step S52, if the Web application determines that the settings do not fall under an error condition (No in S52), it determines whether the settings fall under a warning condition (S54). If the settings fall under a warning condition (Yes in S54), the Web application displays a warning on the display unit 94 of the terminal device 90 (S55). The Web application may also display the applicable warning condition on the display unit 94 along with the warning display.

[0098] The warning conditions for the standby screen (see Figures 11-13) displayed on the display unit 34 of the destination floor registration device 30 are, for example, as follows: • The background color and floor button colors are the same. • The transparency of the floor buttons is above a predetermined threshold. • The background color and the color of the guidance message are the same. • The size of the text displayed on the floor buttons is less than or equal to the specified size.

[0099] The warning conditions for the assignment result display screen (see Figure 14) displayed on the display unit 34 of the destination floor registration device 30, the gate display unit 70, etc. are as follows, for example. • The floor number text color and background color are the same. • The size of the floor number text is less than or equal to the specified size. • The size of the text indicating the assigned unit is below the specified size. • The transparency of the floor number text is above a predetermined threshold.

[0100] The warning conditions for the elevator information display screen (see Figure 16) shown on the landing display device 80 and the elevator car monitor 52 are as follows, for example: • The size of floor level letter 201 is less than or equal to the specified size. • The size of the direction indicator 202 is less than or equal to a predetermined size. • The size of time information 203 is less than or equal to a predetermined size.

[0101] In step S54 of Figure 18, if it is determined that the settings do not meet the warning conditions (No in S54), and if the warning display step S55 is completed, the web application reflects the settings obtained in step S51 in the GUI (S56).

[0102] Next, the web application determines whether the customization is complete or not (S57). For example, if the user clicks the "Customization Complete" button, the web application determines that the customization is complete.

[0103] If the web application determines that customization is complete (Yes in S57), it finishes the customization process shown in Figure 18. If it determines that customization is not complete (No in S57), it returns to step S51. For example, if the user starts customizing other items, it will be determined that customization is not complete.

[0104] As described above, by displaying the error message S53 and the warning message S55, the user can understand that customization may interfere with the GUI's display function. Furthermore, in this modified example, if the settings match the error conditions, the process of reflecting the customization settings (S56) is not performed, which prevents problems such as the user being unable to understand the content of the display screen.

[0105] (Second variation) In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the web application is provided within the group management control device 10, but the web application may also be provided on an external device such as an application server or a cloud server. Such an external device is also an example of a "control device" as disclosed herein.

[0106] (Third variation) In the above embodiment, at least one of the group control device 10, elevator control device 40, and security server 60 does not need to be installed in the building where the elevator 50 is located. Furthermore, the control unit 21 of the security gate 20 does not need to be installed in the building where the elevator 50 is located. For example, the functions of these devices may be performed by a cloud server. In this case, the exchange of various signals and information between the devices such as the security gate 20 and gate indicator 70 installed in the building where the elevator 50 is located and the cloud server can be performed by communication using an appropriate communication method.

[0107] Furthermore, the group control device 10, the elevator control device 40, the security server 60, and the control unit 21 of the security gate 20 do not need to be separate devices, and the functions of these devices may be performed by one or more information processing devices. Such information processing devices are an example of the “control devices” of this disclosure.

[0108] Multiple embodiments of the present invention have been described in each embodiment. However, the specific embodiments of the present invention are not limited to those described above, and can be combined from these embodiments.

[0109] (Fourth variation) In the above embodiment, as shown in Figures 11-14 and 16, an example was described in which the customization screen includes a current screen display area R1 that displays the current standby screen and a modified screen display area R2 that displays the modified standby screen. However, it is not essential that the customization screen includes two display areas.

[0110] Figures 19 and 20 illustrate the customization screen of the fourth modified example. Figures 19 and 20 illustrate the screen for customizing the numeric keypad screen (an example of a standby screen) for inputting the destination floor. Compared with the customization screen of Figure 11 in Embodiment 1, the customization screens of Figures 19 and 20 include only one screen display area R.

[0111] When you access the web application and begin customizing it, the current (pre-change) waiting screen is first displayed in the screen display area R of the customization screen. Figure 19 shows an example of the customization screen with the current waiting screen displayed.

[0112] When a user makes a customization, the modified waiting screen is displayed in the screen display area R. Figure 20 shows an example of a customized screen with the modified waiting screen displayed.

[0113] (Example of a particular form) The following are examples of embodiments of the present invention.

[0114] <Aspect 1> A customization system for an elevator system equipped with a display unit, wherein the display parameters of the display unit can be set. The aforementioned display unit is The first display unit of the destination floor registration device located inside the building, A second display unit is positioned to display an image to elevator users who are about to pass through a gate located on the route to the elevator landing of the aforementioned building. A third display unit located in the elevator landing, or The fourth display unit located inside the elevator car. Includes at least one of the following: The customization system includes a control device that receives user input and sets the display parameters based on the user input, The user inputs include the layout of the display unit's screen, the position, font, size, and color of the text relating to the floors of the building. Customization system.

[0115] <Aspect 2> The customization system allows the elevator user to set the destination floor by setting the display parameters of the standby screen displayed on the first display unit. The control device is The system receives user input regarding the shape and color of the floor buttons displayed on the standby screen, the font, size, and color of the text displayed on the floor buttons, and the background color of the standby screen. Based on the received user input, the display parameters are set. The customization system described in Embodiment 1.

[0116] <Aspect 3> The customization system allows setting the display parameters of the assignment result display screen, which is displayed on at least one of the first display unit and the second display unit to indicate the destination floor of the elevator user. The control device is The system receives user input regarding the position, font, size, and color of the text indicating the destination floor displayed on the assignment result display screen, as well as the background color of the assignment result display screen. Based on the received user input, the display parameters are set. The customization system according to embodiment 1 or 2.

[0117] <Aspect 4> The customization system allows setting display parameters for the car information display screen, which is displayed on at least one of the third and fourth display units, in order to show floor characters indicating the location of the elevator car and a direction indicator indicating the direction of travel of the car. The control device is The system receives user input regarding the position, font, size, and color of the floor number characters and the characters, figures, and / or symbols indicating direction, as well as the background color of the car information display screen. Based on the received user input, the display parameters are set. A customization system as described in any of embodiments 1 to 3.

[0118] <Aspect 5> The customization system according to embodiment 1, wherein the control device displays a warning on a fifth display unit for user customization when the settings included in the user input satisfy predetermined warning conditions.

[0119] <Aspect 6> The control device, if the settings included in the user input satisfy predetermined error conditions, The fifth display unit will display an error message. The above settings will not be reflected in the above display parameters. The customization system described in aspect 5. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0120] 10 Group Management Control System 11 Control Unit 12 Storage section 13 Input / Output Interfaces 20 Security Gates 20a Gate body 21 Control Unit 22 Memory section 23 Input / Output Interfaces 28 Gate Flapper 29 Leader 30 Destination Floor Registration Device 31 Control Unit 32 Storage section 33 Input / Output Interfaces 34 Display section 35 Control section 36 Leader 40 Elevator control device 41 Control Unit 42 Storage section 43 Input / Output Interfaces 50 Elevators 52 Basket Monitor 60 Security Servers 61 Control Unit 62 Storage section 63 Input / Output Interfaces 70 Gate Indicator 80 Platform display device 90 Terminal devices 91 Control Unit 92 Memory section 93 Input / Output Interfaces 94 Display section 95 Operation section 100 Elevator Systems 201st floor lettering 202 Direction display 203 Time information 204 Internal video 205 Congestion level display R1 Current screen display area R2 Changed screen display area

Claims

1. A customization system for an elevator system equipped with a display unit configured to display a car information display screen that shows information about the elevator car to users of the elevator in a building, wherein the display parameters of the display unit can be set. The customization system includes a group control device that receives user input and sets the display parameters based on the user input, The group management control device is The system receives user input to select whether or not to display a congestion level indicator on the aforementioned car information display screen, indicating whether or not to display a congestion level indicator showing the level of congestion inside the car. Based on the received user input, the display parameters are set to change whether or not to display the congestion level display. Customization system.

2. The customization system further comprises a control unit for controlling the display unit, The group management control device is A configuration file is created that shows the display parameters set based on the user input. The control unit transmits a change start signal. Upon receiving the transmission request sent by the control unit in response to the reception of the change start signal, the configuration file is sent to the control unit. When the control unit receives the configuration file, it sets whether or not to display the congestion level display on the car information display screen based on the received configuration file. The customization system according to claim 1.

3. The user input includes input relating to the setting of the size of the congestion level display, The group management control device sets the display parameters to change the size of the congestion level display based on the received user input. The customization system according to claim 1.

4. The display unit is located in the elevator landing of the building, as described in claim 1.

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