Automatic door device, display control device, display control method, and display control program

Abstract

To provide an automatic door device, a display control device, a display control method, and a display control program that provide information appropriate for a person or an object positioned in the periphery of an automatic door.SOLUTION: A display control device (30) comprises: a determination unit (32) that determines a display for displaying information from among a left outdoor display (35), a right outdoor display (36), a left indoor display (37) and a right indoor display (38), based on positional information of a person or an object detected by an outdoor activation sensor (15) and an indoor activation sensor (16); and a display control unit (33) that displays the information on the display determined by the determination unit (32).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an automatic door system, a display control device, a display control method, and a display control program. [Background technology]

[0002] In the information distribution system described in Patent Document 1, advertising information is transmitted from an information distribution center via communication means and displayed on automatic doors installed at the entrances and exits of buildings. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-268597 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The information distribution system described in Patent Document 1 displays advertising information on the automatic doors that serve as entrances and exits to the building, thereby providing advertising information to people using the building. However, the information provided is not tailored to people located near the automatic doors. Therefore, it is desirable to provide information that is tailored to people or objects, including people or objects located near the automatic doors. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] An automatic door device that solves the above problem includes an automatic door installed in an opening, an activation sensor for the automatic door having multiple detection areas, multiple display units installed on the automatic door, a determination unit that determines which of the multiple display units will display information based on the position information of a person or object detected by the activation sensor, and a display control unit that displays information on the display unit determined by the determination unit.

[0006] According to the above configuration, information is displayed on a display unit determined based on the location information of a person or object detected by the automatic door's activation sensor, so information appropriate to the person or object located around the automatic door can be provided.

[0007] In the automatic door system, it is preferable that the position information is information about the position of the detection area where the activation sensor detects the person or object. In the automatic door system, it is preferable that the determination unit determines the display unit that displays information based on the direction of movement of the person or object estimated from the position information.

[0008] In the above automatic door system, it is preferable that the display control unit changes the content of the information to be displayed on the display unit based on the direction of movement of the person or object estimated from the position information.

[0009] In the automatic door system, it is preferable that the determination unit determines, based on the position information, that the display unit that displays information is a display unit that is located close to the person or object. With regard to the above-mentioned automatic door device, it is preferable that the display control unit displays first information when it determines, based on the location information, that the person or object will pass through the automatic door, and displays second information when it determines that the person or object will not pass through the automatic door.

[0010] In the above-mentioned automatic door device, it is preferable that the display unit is provided on a first surface of the automatic door and a second surface opposite the first surface, and the determination unit determines that the display unit that displays information is the display unit provided on the surface facing a person or object approaching the automatic door.

[0011] A display control device that solves the above problem includes a determination unit that determines which of multiple display units to display information on based on the location information of a person or object detected by an activation sensor of an automatic door having multiple detection areas, and a display control unit that displays information on the display unit determined by the determination unit.

[0012] According to the above configuration, information is displayed on a display unit determined based on the location information of a person or object detected by the automatic door's activation sensor, so information appropriate to the person or object located around the automatic door can be provided.

[0013] In the display control device, it is preferable that the position information is position information of the detection area in which the activation sensor detects the person or object. In the display control device, it is preferable that the determination unit determines the display unit that displays information based on a moving direction of the person or object estimated from the position information.

[0014] In the display control device, it is preferable that the display control unit changes the content of the information to be displayed on the display unit based on the direction of movement of the person or object estimated from the position information.

[0015] In the display control device, it is preferable that the determination unit determines, based on the position information, a display unit that displays information and that is located close to the person or object. With regard to the above-mentioned display control device, it is preferable that the display control unit displays first information when it determines, based on the location information, that the person or object will pass through the automatic door, and displays second information when it determines that the person or object will not pass through the automatic door.

[0016] A display control method that solves the above problem includes a determination process that determines which of multiple display units to display information on based on the position information of a person or object detected by an activation sensor of an automatic door having multiple detection areas, and a display process that displays the information on the display unit determined by the determination process.

[0017] According to the above method, information is displayed on a display unit determined based on the location information of a person or object detected by the automatic door's activation sensor, so information appropriate to the person or object located around the automatic door can be provided.

[0018] A display control program for solving the above problem causes a computer to execute a determination process for determining which of a plurality of display units to display information on based on position information of a person or object detected by an activation sensor of an automatic door having a plurality of detection areas, and a display process for displaying the information on the display unit determined by the determination process. The program may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0019] According to the above program, information is displayed on a display unit determined based on the location information of a person or object detected by the automatic door's activation sensor, so that information appropriate to the person or object located around the automatic door can be provided. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide information suitable for people or objects located around an automatic door. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] 1 is a plan view showing the configuration of a first embodiment of an automatic door system. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the automatic door system of the first embodiment. [Figure 3] 2 is a plan view showing the position of a person or object in the automatic door system of the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a plan view showing the position of a person or object in the automatic door system of the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 5] 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the display control device of the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the configuration of a second embodiment of an automatic door system. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of an automatic door system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the movement of people or objects in the automatic door system of the second embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the movement of people or objects in the automatic door system of the second embodiment. [Figure 10]FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the movement of people or objects in the automatic door system of the second embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the movement of people or objects in the automatic door system of the second embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the movement of people or objects in the automatic door system of the second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the movement of people or objects in the automatic door system of the second embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the movement of people or objects in the automatic door system of the second embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the movement of people or objects in the automatic door system of the second embodiment. [Figure 16] 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of a display control device according to a second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] (First embodiment) A first embodiment in which a display control device is embodied in an automatic door device will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 5. The display control device operates based on a display control method and a display control program.

[0023] As shown in Figure 1, a double-swing automatic door system 10 is installed at an entrance 1 (opening) of a building such as an apartment building to open and close the entrance 1. The automatic door system 10 is equipped with a left door 11 located on the left side as seen from outdoors, i.e., the outside of the building, and a right door 12 located on the right side as seen from outdoors, i.e., the outside of the building. The left door 11 and the right door 12 move in opposite directions to open and close the entrance 1.

[0024] At both ends of the doorway 1, there are installed fixed fixtures that do not open or close, namely a left outdoor fix 13A, a left indoor fix 13B, a right outdoor fix 14A, and a right indoor fix 14B, each made of glass. The left outdoor fix 13A and the left indoor fix 13B are installed facing each other on the left side of the doorway 1. When the left door 11 moves to the open position, it moves in between the left outdoor fix 13A and the left indoor fix 13B. The right outdoor fix 14A and the right indoor fix 14B are installed facing each other on the right side of the doorway 1. When the right door 12 moves to the open position, it moves in between the right outdoor fix 14A and the right indoor fix 14B.

[0025] A left outdoor display 35 is installed on the back of the left outdoor fix 13A so that images are displayed facing outdoors. The left outdoor display 35 is provided on the outdoor side, which is the first side, of the left door 11. A right outdoor display 36 is installed on the back of the right outdoor fix 14A so that images are displayed facing outdoors. The right outdoor display 36 is provided on the outdoor side, which is the first side, of the right door 12. A left indoor display 37 is installed on the back of the left indoor fix 13B so that images are displayed facing indoors. The left indoor display 37 is provided on the indoor side, which is the second side, of the left door 11. A right indoor display 38 is installed on the back of the right indoor fix 14B so that images are displayed facing indoors. The right indoor display 38 is provided on the indoor side, which is the second side, of the right door 12.

[0026] A gate (not shown) is provided above the automatic door device 10, housing the drive mechanism for the left and right doors 11 and 12. An outdoor activation sensor 15 for detecting a person or object is installed in the horizontal center of the exterior surface of the outdoor side of the gate. The outdoor activation sensor 15 forms an outdoor detection area A1 around the outdoor side of the left and right doors 11 and 12, and detects a person or object located in the outdoor detection area A1. The outdoor detection area A1 is a rectangular detection area located on the outdoor side of the left and right doors 11 and 12 when they are fully closed. An indoor activation sensor 16 for detecting a person or object is installed in the horizontal center of the exterior surface of the indoor side of the gate. The indoor activation sensor 16 forms an indoor detection area A2 around the indoor side of the left and right doors 11 and 12, and detects a person or object located in the indoor detection area A2. The indoor detection area A2 is a rectangular detection area located on the indoor side of the left and right doors 11 and 12 when they are fully closed. An entry device 17 is installed on the outdoor side. An intercom and an unlock button are provided on the entry device 17. When a user performs an unlocking operation, the entry device 17 transmits an unlocking signal.

[0027] Next, the electrical configuration of the automatic door system 10 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the automatic door system 10 includes a door drive device 21 that drives the left door 11 and the right door 12, a door control device 20 that controls the door drive device 21, an outdoor activation sensor 15, an indoor activation sensor 16, and an entry device 17. The door control device 20 includes a calculation unit, a communication interface unit, a volatile memory unit, and a non-volatile memory unit. The calculation unit is a computer processor that controls the door drive device 21 according to a control program stored in the non-volatile memory unit (storage medium). The calculation unit may implement at least a portion of the processing it performs using circuitry such as an ASIC. The control program may be executed by one computer processor or by multiple computer processors.

[0028] The automatic door system 10 also includes a display control device 30. The display control device 30 includes a calculation unit, a communication interface unit, a volatile memory unit, and a nonvolatile memory unit. The calculation unit is a computer processor and performs control according to a control program stored in the nonvolatile memory unit (storage medium). The calculation unit may implement at least a portion of its processing using a circuit such as an ASIC. The control program may be executed by one computer processor or multiple computer processors. The display control device 30 performs control according to a display control method and a display control program. The control program stored in the nonvolatile memory unit includes a display control program that causes a computer to determine which display unit to display information from among multiple display units (left outdoor display 35, right outdoor display 36, left indoor display 37, and right indoor display 38) based on position information of a person or object detected by the activation sensor (outdoor activation sensor 15 or indoor activation sensor 16) and display the information on the determined display unit. The processing executed by the computer by this display control program includes a display control method that includes determining which display unit to display information from among multiple display units (left outdoor display 35, right outdoor display 36, left indoor display 37, and right indoor display 38) based on the location information of a person or object detected by the activation sensor (outdoor activation sensor 15 or indoor activation sensor 16), and displaying the information on the display unit thus determined.

[0029] The display control device 30 is connected to a left outdoor display 35, a right outdoor display 36, a left indoor display 37, and a right indoor display 38. The display control device 30 is connected to a server 50 via a network NW. The server 50 stores information to be displayed on the left outdoor display 35, the right outdoor display 36, the left indoor display 37, and the right indoor display 38. The display control device 30 obtains information to be displayed on the displays from the server 50 in advance. In the case of emergency information, the display control device 30 obtains the information from the server 50 each time. The display control device 30 displays the information obtained from the server 50 on the left outdoor display 35, the right outdoor display 36, the left indoor display 37, and the right indoor display 38. The display control device 30, the left outdoor display 35, the right outdoor display 36, the left indoor display 37, and the right indoor display 38 correspond to display devices.

[0030] The outdoor activation sensor 15, the indoor activation sensor 16, the entry device 17, the door control device 20, and the display control device 30 are connected to a CAN 40. When the outdoor activation sensor 15 detects a person or object in the outdoor detection area A1, it transmits a detection signal to the door control device 20 and the display control device 30 via the CAN 40. When the indoor activation sensor 16 detects a person or object in the indoor detection area A2, it transmits a detection signal to the door control device 20 and the display control device 30 via the CAN 40. The door control device 20 controls the drive of the door drive device 21 in accordance with the detection results of the outdoor activation sensor 15 and the indoor activation sensor 16. As shown in FIG. 3 , when a person or object is detected in the indoor detection area A2, the door control device 20 opens the left door 11 and the right door 12. When the door control device 20 no longer detects a person or object in the outdoor detection area A1 or the indoor detection area A2, it closes the left door 11 and the right door 12. 4, when the door control device 20 receives an unlock signal from the entry device 17 through a user operation, it opens the left door 11 and the right door 12. Then, when the door control device 20 no longer detects a person or object in the outdoor detection area A1 and the indoor detection area A2, it closes the left door 11 and the right door 12.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 2, the display control device 30 includes a location information acquisition unit 31 that acquires location information of a person or object detected by the outdoor activation sensor 15 and the indoor activation sensor 16. The location information is information about the location of the detection area in which the outdoor activation sensor 15 and the indoor activation sensor 16 detected the person or object. When the location information acquisition unit 31 receives a detection signal from the outdoor activation sensor 15, it acquires location information indicating that a person or object is present in the outdoor detection area A1, in other words, that a person or object is passing from the outdoors to the indoors (i.e., that a person or object is attempting to enter the building through the entrance / exit 1). When the location information acquisition unit 31 receives a detection signal from the indoor activation sensor 16, it acquires location information indicating that a person or object is present in the indoor detection area A2, in other words, that a person or object is passing from the indoors to the outdoors (i.e., that a person or object is attempting to exit the building through the entrance / exit 1).

[0032] The display control device 30 includes a determination unit 32 that determines which of the left outdoor display 35, the right outdoor display 36, the left indoor display 37, and the right indoor display 38 to display information on, based on location information acquired by a location information acquisition unit 31. The determination unit 32 determines which display is closest to a person or object based on the location information. When the location information acquisition unit 31 acquires location information indicating the presence of a person or object in the outdoor detection area A1, in other words, the presence of a person or object passing from outdoors to indoors, the determination unit 32 determines which of the left outdoor display 35 and the right outdoor display 36 to display information on. When the location information acquisition unit 31 acquires location information indicating the presence of a person or object in the indoor detection area A2, in other words, the presence of a person or object passing from indoors to outdoors, the determination unit 32 determines which of the left indoor display 37 and the right indoor display 38 to display information on.

[0033] The display control device 30 includes a display control unit 33 that displays information on the display determined by the determination unit 32. The display control unit 33 selects information to be displayed on the display. For example, when a person or object is present in the outdoor detection area A1, in other words, when a person or object is passing from outdoors to indoors, the display control unit 33 selects advertising information for stores in the vicinity of the building, government public relations information, etc., acquired from the server 50. Furthermore, when a person or object is present in the indoor detection area A2, in other words, when a person or object is passing from indoors to outdoors, the display control unit 33 selects weather information, traffic information, etc., acquired from the server 50, and icons, pictograms, etc., representing such information. The display control unit 33 then displays the selected information on the display determined by the determination unit 32.

[0034] Next, the processing procedure of the display control device 30 will be described with reference to FIG. 5, the display control device 30 determines whether the outdoor activation sensor 15 and the indoor activation sensor 16 have detected a person or an object (step S11). That is, the display control device 30 determines whether the position information acquisition unit 31 has received at least one of the detection signal transmitted from the outdoor activation sensor 15 and the detection signal transmitted from the indoor activation sensor 16.

[0035] Then, if the display control device 30 determines that it has not received a detection signal transmitted from the outdoor activation sensor 15 or the indoor activation sensor 16 (step S11: NO), it proceeds to step S11 and waits until the outdoor activation sensor 15 and the indoor activation sensor 16 detect a person or object.

[0036] On the other hand, when the display control device 30 determines that it has received at least one of the detection signals transmitted from the outdoor activation sensor 15 and the indoor activation sensor 16 (step S11: YES), it acquires position information of a person or object (step S12). That is, when the position information acquisition unit 31 receives a detection signal from the outdoor activation sensor 15, it acquires position information indicating that a person or object is present in the outdoor detection area A1, in other words, that a person or object is passing from outdoors to indoors. Furthermore, when the position information acquisition unit 31 receives a detection signal from the indoor activation sensor 16, it acquires position information indicating that a person or object is present in the indoor detection area A2, in other words, that a person or object is passing from indoors to outdoors.

[0037] Next, the display control device 30 determines whether the acquired location information indicates outdoors (step S13). That is, the display control device 30 determines whether the location information acquisition unit 31 has acquired location information indicating that a person or object is present in the outdoor detection area A1 when the location information acquisition unit 31 receives a detection signal from the outdoor activation sensor 15, in other words, that a person or object is passing from outdoors to indoors.

[0038] Then, when the display control device 30 determines that the location information acquisition unit 31 has received a detection signal from the indoor activation sensor 16 and has acquired location information indicating that there is a person or object in the indoor detection area A2, in other words, that there is a person or object passing from indoors to outdoors (i.e., when the display control device 30 determines that the location information is indoors) (step S13: NO), it proceeds to step S17.

[0039] In step S17, the display control device 30 selects the indoor displays. That is, the determination unit 32 determines that the displays that display information are the left indoor display 37 and the right indoor display 38, which can be seen by a user located in the indoor detection area A2 from indoors, i.e., from inside the building.

[0040] Next, the display control device 30 selects information according to the location information (step S18). That is, when there is a person or an object in the indoor detection area A2, in other words, when there is a person or an object passing from indoors to outdoors, the display control unit 33 selects weather information, traffic information, and the like, as well as icons, pictograms, and the like for that information.

[0041] Next, the display control device 30 displays the information (step S19). That is, the display control unit 33 causes the selected information to be displayed on the left indoor display 37 and the right indoor display 38 determined by the determination unit 32.

[0042] On the other hand, if the display control device 30 determines that the location information indicates outdoors (step S13: YES), it selects the outdoor displays (step S14). That is, the determination unit 32 determines that the displays that display information are the left outdoor display 35 and the right outdoor display 36, which can be seen by a user located in the outdoor detection area A1 from outdoors, i.e., from outside the building.

[0043] Next, the display control device 30 selects information that matches the location information (step S15). That is, when there is a person or an object in the outdoor detection area A1, in other words, when there is a person or an object passing from outdoors to indoors, the display control unit 33 selects advertising information of stores around the building, government public relations information, etc.

[0044] Next, the display control device 30 displays the information (step S16). That is, the display control unit 33 causes the selected information to be displayed on the left outdoor display 35 and the right outdoor display 36 determined by the determination unit 32.

[0045] In step S13, if a person or object is detected both indoors and outdoors, the process from step S14 onwards (i.e., the process from steps S14 to S16) and the process from step S17 onwards (i.e., the process from steps S17 to S19) are both performed. That is, the display control unit 33 displays information on both the outdoor display and the indoor display.

[0046] Next, the effects of the first embodiment will be described. (1) Information is displayed on the left outdoor display 35, right outdoor display 36, left indoor display 37, and right indoor display 38, determined based on the location information of people or objects detected by the outdoor activation sensor 15 and indoor activation sensor 16 of the automatic door system 10. This makes it possible to provide information appropriate for people or objects located around the automatic door system 10.

[0047] (2) By acquiring information on the position of outdoor detection area A1 detected by outdoor activation sensor 15 and the position of indoor detection area A2 detected by indoor activation sensor 16, it is possible to determine whether a person or object is on the indoor or outdoor side of the building relative to the automatic door system 10. This makes it possible to provide information appropriate to the direction in which the person or object is passing through the automatic door system 10.

[0048] (3) By obtaining information on the position of the outdoor detection area A1 detected by the outdoor activation sensor 15 and the position of the indoor detection area A2 detected by the indoor activation sensor 16, it is possible to identify displays located close to people or objects, and provide appropriate information according to the location of the people or objects.

[0049] (Second embodiment) A second embodiment in which the display control device is embodied in an automatic door device will be described below with reference to Figures 6 to 16. In this embodiment, the location information acquired by the location information acquisition unit 31 differs from that in the first embodiment. The following description will focus on the differences from the first embodiment.

[0050] As shown in Figure 6, a double-door automatic door system 10 is installed at an entrance 2 of a building such as a store to open and close the entrance 2. The automatic door system 10 is equipped with a left door 11 located on the left side as seen from outdoors, i.e., the outside of the building, and a right door 12 located on the right side as seen from outdoors, i.e., the outside of the building. The entrance 2 is opened and closed by the left door 11 and the right door 12 moving in opposite directions.

[0051] The automatic door system 10 of the second embodiment omits the left indoor fix 13B and right indoor fix 14B from the configuration of the first embodiment, as well as the left indoor display 37 and right indoor display 38. The automatic door system 10 of the second embodiment also omits the indoor activation sensor 16 from the configuration of the first embodiment.

[0052] The automatic door system 10 is equipped with an outdoor movement detection sensor 115 that detects people or objects. The outdoor movement detection sensor 115 is installed on the ceiling of the entrance 2. The outdoor movement detection sensor 115 forms an outdoor movement detection area A11 on the outdoor side from the left outdoor fix 13A to the left door 11, right door 12, and right outdoor fix 14A, and detects people or objects located in the outdoor movement detection area A11. The outdoor movement detection area A11 is a rectangular detection area located on the outdoor side of the left outdoor fix 13A, the outdoor sides of the left door 11 and right door 12 in a fully closed state, and the outdoor side of the right outdoor fix 14A.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 7 , the outdoor movement detection sensor 115 detects the position of a person or object and detects changes over time in the position where the person or object is detected. The outdoor movement detection sensor 115 transmits time-series information including changes over time in the position where the person or object is detected as a detection signal to the door control device 20 and the display control device 30 via the CAN 40. The position information acquisition unit 31 acquires the position of the person or object in the outdoor movement detection area A11 based on the time-series information as position information and estimates the direction of movement of the person or object. Note that when a movement vector connecting the changes in the position of the person or object points toward the left door 11 or the right door 12, the position information acquisition unit 31 estimates that the person or object is heading toward the left door 11 or the right door 12.

[0054] The determination unit 32 determines, based on the location information acquired by the location information acquisition unit 31, the display that displays information to be a display located close to a person or object. Furthermore, the determination unit 32 determines, based on the location information acquired by the location information acquisition unit 31, the display that displays information to be a display provided on a surface facing a person or object approaching the entrance / exit 2. The display control unit 33 changes the content of the information to be displayed on the display based on the moving direction of the person or object estimated from the location information. That is, the display control unit 33 displays first information when it determines, based on the location information acquired by the location information acquisition unit 31, that a person or object will pass through the entrance / exit 2, and displays second information when it determines that the person or object will not pass through the entrance / exit 2. The first information is information about a person or object entering a store having the entrance / exit 2, for example, store information about the store having the entrance / exit 2. The second information is information about a person or object not entering a store having the entrance / exit 2, for example, information about the vicinity of the store having the entrance / exit 2. Note that the second information is preferably store information located further in the traveling direction.

[0055] 8, when a person or object is detected at a position on the outdoor side of the right outdoor fix 14A in the outdoor movement detection area A11 and the person or object is detected moving to the left while parallel to the surface of the right outdoor fix 14A, the door control device 20 does not open the left door 11 or the right door 12. The display control device 30 displays second information, such as information about the area around the store where the entrance / exit 2 is located, on the right outdoor display 36 that is closest to the detected person or object. It is preferable that the display control device 30 display information about the store located to the left, which is the direction of travel of the detected person or object.

[0056] 9, when a person or object is detected at a position on the outdoor side of the right door 12 in the outdoor movement detection area A11 and the movement of the person or object toward the right door 12 is detected, the door control device 20 opens the left door 11 and the right door 12. The display control device 30 displays first information such as store information on the left outdoor display 35 and the right outdoor display 36.

[0057] 10, when a person or object is detected at a position on the outdoor side of the left door 11 in the outdoor movement detection area A11 and the person or object is detected to be moving leftward while parallel to the surface of the left door 11, the door control device 20 does not open the left door 11 or the right door 12. The display control device 30 displays second information such as surrounding information on the left outdoor display 35 that is close to the detected person or object. It is preferable that the display control device 30 display information about stores located to the left, which is the direction of travel of the detected person or object.

[0058] 11 , when a person or object is detected at a position on the outdoor side of the left door 11 and the right door 12 in the outdoor movement detection area A11 and the movement of the person or object toward the left door 11 and the right door 12 is detected, the door control device 20 opens the left door 11 and the right door 12. The display control device 30 displays first information such as store information on the left outdoor display 35 and the right outdoor display 36.

[0059] FIG. 12 illustrates a situation in which two people are located in the outdoor movement detection area A11. As illustrated in FIG. 12, when a person or object is detected at a position on the outdoor side of the left outdoor fix 13A in the outdoor movement detection area A11 and the person or object is detected moving to the right while parallel to the surface of the left outdoor fix 13A, the door control device 20 does not open the left door 11 or the right door 12. The display control device 30 displays second information, such as surrounding information, on the left outdoor display 35 that is closest to the detected person or object. The display control device 30 preferably displays store information located to the right, which is the direction of travel of the detected person or object. Furthermore, when another person or object is detected at a position on the outdoor side of the right outdoor fix 14A in the outdoor movement detection area A11 and the person or object is detected moving to the left while parallel to the surface of the right outdoor fix 14A, the door control device 20 does not open the left door 11 or the right door 12. The display control device 30 displays second information such as surrounding information on the right outdoor display 36 that is closer to the detected person or object. It is preferable that the display control device 30 displays store information located to the left, which is the direction in which the detected person or object is traveling.

[0060] FIG. 13 shows a situation in which two people are located in the outdoor movement detection area A11. As shown in FIG. 13, when a person or object is detected at a position outdoors of the left door 11 in the outdoor movement detection area A11 and movement of the person or object toward the left door 11 is detected, the door control device 20 opens the left door 11 and the right door 12. The display control device 30 displays first information such as store information on the left outdoor display 35 that is close to the detected person or object. Furthermore, when another person or object is detected at a position outdoors of the right door 12 in the outdoor movement detection area A11 and movement of the person or object toward the right door 12 is detected, the door control device 20 opens the left door 11 and the right door 12. The display control device 30 displays first information such as store information on the right outdoor display 36 that is close to the other detected person or object.

[0061] FIG. 14 illustrates a situation in which two people are located in the outdoor movement detection area A11. As illustrated in FIG. 14, when a person or object is detected at a position outside the left door 11 in the outdoor movement detection area A11 and the person or object is detected moving leftward while parallel to the surface of the left door 11, the door control device 20 does not open the left door 11 or the right door 12. The display control device 30 displays second information, such as surrounding information, on the left outdoor display 35 located near the detected person or object. The display control device 30 preferably displays store information located to the left, which is the direction of travel of the detected person or object. Furthermore, when another person or object is detected at a position outside the right outdoor fix 14A in the outdoor movement detection area A11 and the person or object is detected moving rightward while parallel to the surface of the right door 12, the door control device 20 does not open the left door 11 or the right door 12. The display control device 30 displays second information, such as surrounding information, on the right outdoor display 36 located near the detected person or object. The display control device 30 preferably displays information about a store located to the right, which is the direction of travel of the detected other person or object.

[0062] FIG. 15 shows a situation in which two people are located in the outdoor movement detection area A11. As shown in FIG. 15, when a person or object is detected at a position outside the right door 12 in the outdoor movement detection area A11 and movement of the person or object toward the right door 12 is detected, the door control device 20 opens the left door 11 and the right door 12. The display control device 30 displays first information, such as store information, on the left outdoor display 35. Furthermore, when another person or object is detected at a position outside the right outdoor fix 14A in the outdoor movement detection area A11 and movement of the person or object toward the right while parallel to the surface of the right door 12 is detected, the door control device 20 does not open the left door 11 and the right door 12. The display control device 30 displays second information, such as surrounding information, on the right outdoor display 36 that is closer to the detected person or object. It is preferable that the display control device 30 display information about a store located to the right, which is the direction of travel of the detected person or object.

[0063] Next, the processing procedure of the display control device 30 will be described with reference to FIG. 16, the display control device 30 determines whether the outdoor movement detection sensor 115 has detected a person or an object (step S21). That is, the display control device 30 determines whether the position information acquisition unit 31 has received a detection signal transmitted from the outdoor movement detection sensor 115.

[0064] Then, if the display control device 30 determines that it has not received a detection signal transmitted from the outdoor movement detection sensor 115 (step S21: NO), it proceeds to step S21 and waits until the outdoor movement detection sensor 115 detects a person or object.

[0065] On the other hand, when the display control device 30 determines that it has received a detection signal transmitted from the outdoor movement detection sensor 115 (step S21: YES), it acquires position information of the person or object (step S22). That is, when the position information acquisition unit 31 receives a detection signal from the outdoor movement detection sensor 115, it acquires time-series information including a change over time in the position where the person or object is detected as position information.

[0066] Next, the display control device 30 determines from the acquired position information whether the detected person or object is heading toward at least one of the left door 11 and the right door 12 (step S23). That is, the display control device 30 determines whether the movement vector of the person or object acquired from the time-series information by the position information acquisition unit 31 is heading toward at least one of the left door 11 and the right door 12.

[0067] Then, if the display control device 30 determines that the movement vector of the person or object acquired by the position information acquisition unit 31 from the time series information is not directed toward at least one of the left door 11 and the right door 12 (i.e., if it determines that the detected person or object is not moving toward the left door 11 and the right door 12) (step S23: NO), it proceeds to step S27.

[0068] In step S27, the display control device 30 selects a nearby display. That is, the determination unit 32 determines that the display on which information is to be displayed is at least one of the left outdoor display 35 and the right outdoor display 36, which can be seen by a user located in the outdoor movement detection area A11 from outdoors, i.e., from outside the building. The determination unit 32 determines that the display on which information is to be displayed is only the right outdoor display 36 in the case shown in FIG. 8, only the left outdoor display 35 in the case shown in FIG. 10, and both the left outdoor display 35 and the right outdoor display 36 in the case shown in FIG. 14.

[0069] Next, the display control device 30 selects information that matches the direction of movement of the detected person or object (step S28). That is, when the direction of movement of the detected person or object is leftward, the display control unit 33 selects store information located ahead in the left direction as the peripheral information of the store where the entrance / exit 2 is provided. On the other hand, when the direction of movement of the detected person or object is rightward, the display control unit 33 selects store information located ahead in the right direction as the peripheral information of the store where the entrance / exit 2 is provided.

[0070] Next, the display control device 30 displays the information (step S29). That is, the display control unit 33 displays the selected information on at least one of the left outdoor display 35 and the right outdoor display 36 determined by the determination unit 32.

[0071] On the other hand, if the display control device 30 determines that the detected person or object is coming toward the left door 11 and the right door 12 (step S23: YES), it selects the outdoor displays (step S24). That is, the determination unit 32 determines that the displays that display information are the left outdoor display 35 and the right outdoor display 36, which can be seen by a user located in the outdoor movement detection area A11 from outside, i.e., from outside the building.

[0072] Next, the display control device 30 selects information that matches the direction of movement of the detected person or object (step S25). That is, the display control unit 33 selects store information of the store where the entrance / exit 2 is installed.

[0073] Next, the display control device 30 displays the information (step S26). That is, the display control unit 33 causes the selected information to be displayed on the left outdoor display 35 and the right outdoor display 36 determined by the determination unit 32.

[0074] In step S23, if both a person or object approaching the left door 11 and the right door 12 and a person or object not approaching the left door 11 and the right door 12 are detected, both the processing from step S24 onwards (i.e., the processing from steps S24 to S26) and the processing from step S27 onwards (i.e., the processing from steps S27 to S29) are performed. Then, in step S24, a nearby outdoor display is selected, and in step S25, first information such as store information is selected. On the other hand, in step S27, a nearby display is selected, and in step S28, second information such as surrounding information is selected.

[0075] Next, the effects of the second embodiment will be described. In addition to the effects (1) to (3) of the first embodiment, the second embodiment has the following effects. (4) The direction of movement of a person or object can be determined by acquiring the change in the position of the person or object detected by the outdoor movement detection sensor 115. Therefore, information can be displayed on a display appropriate for the direction of movement of the person or object.

[0076] (5) The direction of movement of a person or object can be determined by acquiring a change in the position of a person or object detected by the outdoor movement detection sensor 115. Therefore, it is possible to provide information appropriate for the direction of movement of the person or object.

[0077] (6) By determining whether a person or object will pass through the automatic door system 10 and displaying different information when it is determined that the person or object will pass through the automatic door system 10 and when it is determined that the person or object will not pass through the automatic door system 10, it is possible to provide appropriate information according to the movement of the person or object.

[0078] (7) The direction of movement of a person or object can be determined by acquiring the change in position of the person or object detected by the outdoor movement detection sensor 115, so information can be displayed on a display mounted on the surface facing the approaching person or object. Therefore, information can be displayed on a display appropriate for the direction of movement of the person or object.

[0079] (Other embodiments) The above-described embodiments can be modified as follows: The above-described embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within the scope of technical compatibility.

[0080] In the above embodiments, the left outdoor display 35 is installed on the back of the left outdoor fix 13A, but the left outdoor display 35 may also be installed on the surface of the left outdoor fix 13A. Information may also be displayed by projecting an image onto the back or surface of the left outdoor fix 13A. The right outdoor display 36 may also be installed on the surface of the right outdoor fix 14A. Information may also be displayed by projecting an image onto the back or surface of the right outdoor fix 14A.

[0081] In the first embodiment, the left indoor display 37 is installed on the back of the left indoor fix 13B, but the left indoor display 37 may be installed on the surface of the left indoor fix 13B. Information may also be displayed by projecting an image onto the back or surface of the left indoor fix 13B. In addition, the right indoor display 38 is installed on the back of the right indoor fix 14B, but the right indoor display 38 may be installed on the surface of the right indoor fix 14B. Information may also be displayed by projecting an image onto the back or surface of the right indoor fix 14B.

[0082] In the second embodiment, the left indoor fix 13B and the left indoor display 37 are omitted, and the right indoor fix 14B and the right indoor display are also omitted. However, the left indoor fix 13B and the left indoor display 37 may be provided, and the right indoor fix 14B and the right indoor display 38 may be provided.

[0083] The automatic door system 10 of the second embodiment may be equipped with an indoor activation sensor 16 that detects a person or object located indoors, i.e., inside the building, and may be configured to open the left door 11 and the right door 12 when the indoor activation sensor 16 detects a person or object.

[0084] In each of the above embodiments, the server 50 is connected via the network NW, so the server 50 may be installed in a building such as an apartment building with an entrance / exit 1 or a store with an entrance / exit 2, or may be installed in another building, etc.

[0085] In the second embodiment, the second information displayed was information about the area surrounding the store where the entrance / exit 2 is located. However, other information, such as weather information, other than information about the store where the entrance / exit 2 is located may also be displayed as the second information.

[0086] In each of the above embodiments, if an object is made up of multiple objects, the multiple objects may be integrated, and conversely, if an object is made up of a single object, it may be divided into multiple objects. Regardless of whether the objects are integrated or not, it is sufficient that the object of the invention can be achieved.

[0087] In each of the above embodiments, where multiple functions are provided in a distributed manner, some or all of the multiple functions may be provided in a consolidated manner, and conversely, where multiple functions are provided in a consolidated manner, some or all of the multiple functions may be provided in a distributed manner. Regardless of whether the functions are consolidated or distributed, it is sufficient that the configuration is such that the object of the invention can be achieved. [Explanation of symbols]

[0088] 1 Entrance / exit 2 entrance / exit 10 Automatic door device 11 Left door 12 Right door 13A Left outdoor fixed 13B Left indoor fixed 14A Right Outdoor Fix 14B Right Indoor Fixed 15 Outdoor activation sensor 16 Indoor activation sensor 17 Room entry device 20 Door control device 21 Door drive unit 30 Display control device 31 Location information acquisition unit 32 Decision Section 33 Display control unit 35 Left outdoor display (display unit) 36 Right outdoor display (display unit) 37 Left indoor display (display unit) 38 Right indoor display (display unit) 40 CAN 50 servers 115 Outdoor movement detection sensor (activation sensor) A1 Outdoor detection area A2 Indoor detection area A11 Outdoor movement detection area NW Network

Claims

1. An automatic door installed at the opening, An outdoor activation sensor for the automatic door having an outdoor detection area located on the outdoor side; An indoor activation sensor for the automatic door having an indoor detection area located on the indoor side; a plurality of display units provided on the automatic door, each displaying an image facing one of the inside and outside of the opening; a determination unit that determines a display unit that displays information from among the plurality of display units based on position information of a person or object detected by the outdoor activation sensor and position information of the person or object detected by the indoor activation sensor; a display control unit that displays information on the display unit determined by the determination unit, the determination unit determines a display unit in a location close to the person or object based on the location information; The display control unit selects information according to the position information detected by the indoor activation sensor when the person or object is in the indoor detection area, and selects information according to the position information detected by the outdoor activation sensor when the person or object is in the outdoor detection area. Automatic door device.

2. The display control unit displays different information when it determines that the person or object is indoors and when it determines that the person or object is outdoors based on the location information. The automatic door system according to claim 1.

3. A determination unit that determines which display unit to display information from among multiple display units that display images in one direction, either inside or outside, of the opening in which the automatic door is installed, based on location information of a person or object detected by an outdoor activation sensor of an automatic door having an outdoor detection area located on the outdoor side, and location information of the person or object detected by an indoor activation sensor of the automatic door having an indoor detection area located on the indoor side; and a display control unit that displays information on the display unit determined by the determination unit, the determination unit determines a display unit in a location close to the person or object based on the location information; The display control unit selects information according to the position information detected by the indoor activation sensor when the person or object is in the indoor detection area, and selects information according to the position information detected by the outdoor activation sensor when the person or object is in the outdoor detection area. Display control device.

4. The display control unit displays different information when it determines that the person or object is indoors and when it determines that the person or object is outdoors based on the location information. The display control device according to claim 3 .

5. A determination process for determining which display unit to display information from among a plurality of display units that display images in one direction, either inside or outside, of the opening in which the automatic door is installed, based on location information of a person or object detected by an outdoor activation sensor of an automatic door having an outdoor detection area located on the outdoor side, and location information of the person or object detected by an indoor activation sensor of the automatic door having an indoor detection area located on the indoor side; a display process for displaying information on the display unit determined by the determination process, the determination process determines a display unit that is close to the person or object based on the location information; The display process selects information according to the position information detected by the indoor activation sensor when the person or object is in the indoor detection area, and selects information according to the position information detected by the outdoor activation sensor when the person or object is in the outdoor detection area. Display control method.

6. On the computer, The automatic door is designed to detect an object or person detected by an outdoor activation sensor located on the outdoor side, and an object or person detected by an indoor activation sensor located on the indoor side. ... a display process for displaying information on the display unit determined by the determination process; the determination process determines a display unit that is close to the person or object based on the location information; The display process selects information according to the position information detected by the indoor activation sensor when the person or object is in the indoor detection area, and selects information according to the position information detected by the outdoor activation sensor when the person or object is in the outdoor detection area. Display control program.

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