Automatic Elevator Call Generation via Beacon Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Elevator systems typically require manual input for generating elevator calls, which can be inefficient and may not account for passengers transitioning between different locations such as escalators and elevator banks.
Innovation Solution
A method and system using beacons to detect passengers' locations and automatically generate or authorize elevator calls through a mobile device, allowing for seamless transitions between escalators, moving walkways, and elevator banks by emitting advertisements within specific ranges and determining boarding intentions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual input is required for generating elevator calls, then the system structure remains simple, but the ease of operation deteriorates and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by having the elevator call generation process occur automatically without requiring manual user input. The mobile device detects beacon advertisements and autonomously determines when to generate elevator calls based on location and contextual information, eliminating the need for users to manually press buttons or input destinations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring the mobile device with elevator system information, beacon locations, and call generation logic. Before the user actually needs to ride the elevator, the system is ready to automatically detect and generate calls based on pre-established criteria and beacon signals.
2Productivity
If automatic elevator call generation is implemented, then productivity improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device serves multiple functions: it acts as a beacon detector, location tracker, elevator call generator, and communicator with the elevator system. By consolidating these diverse functions into a single mobile device, the system avoids the complexity of dedicated hardware at each location while achieving automatic call generation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device serves as an intermediary between the user and the elevator system. Instead of requiring direct interaction with complex elevator control systems, the mobile device translates user presence and location into automatic elevator calls, simplifying the overall system architecture while improving productivity.
3Loss of time
If manual elevator call input is used, then the system is easier to operate, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection and determination actions before the user needs to wait for the elevator. By continuously monitoring beacon advertisements and pre-determining when elevator calls should be generated based on location and contextual factors, the system eliminates the time loss associated with manual button-pressing and waiting.
Data Source
AI summary
A method of generating an elevator call using a mobile device including: detecting a first advertisement emitted by a first beacon, the first beacon being located at a first location and the first beacon is configured to emit the first advertisement a first selected range away from the first beacon; determining that an individual will be boarding an elevator system based on at least the first location of the first beacon; and transmitting the elevator call to a dispatcher of the elevator system based on determining that the individual will be boarding the elevator system or authorizing a previously placed elevator call to the dispatcher based on determining that the individual will be boarding the elevator system.