Elevator Control via Mobile Terminal Acceleration Sensor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing elevator control systems require users to perform complex operations on their mobile terminals to indicate the use of a wheelchair, which is inconvenient and burdensome.
Innovation Solution
A control apparatus for elevators that uses a call registration unit and an operation control unit, where the operation control unit adjusts elevator operations based on user type determined by an acceleration sensor in the mobile terminal, without requiring the user to perform complex operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If information transmission settings are made on a mobile terminal to indicate wheelchair use, then the elevator can be controlled appropriately for non-pedestrian users, but the user is required to perform complicated operations
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile terminal automatically detects user movement state through its acceleration sensor and transmits the detected information to the elevator control apparatus without requiring manual operation. The terminal serves itself to identify whether the user is a pedestrian or using a wheeled moving body, eliminating the need for users to manually configure settings or select options.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operation (buttons, switches, or tactile inputs on the mobile terminal) with an automatic sensing system. The acceleration sensor detects physical movement patterns characteristic of wheeled moving bodies versus pedestrian walking, and this detected information is automatically transmitted to control elevator operation, substituting mechanical user interaction with sensor-based automatic detection.
2Ease of operation
If automatic detection using acceleration sensor is implemented, then user operation is simplified, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile terminal's acceleration sensor, which is already present for other functions (such as step counting or motion-based interfaces), is repurposed to detect wheeled moving body usage. This multi-functional use of existing hardware avoids adding dedicated detection devices, thereby minimizing the increase in overall system complexity while enabling automatic user type identification.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile terminal acts as an intermediary device that bridges the user and the elevator control system. Instead of adding complexity to the elevator itself, the solution places the detection and processing functions in the mobile terminal, which then communicates with the elevator. This distributes system complexity to a device users already carry, simplifying the elevator's control architecture.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the elevator to be controlled suitably for users who are not pedestrians, such as those using wheelchairs, without requiring the user to perform complex operations, thereby improving user convenience and accessibility.
Implementation Method 1
when a user type is determined to be a wheeled moving body from a detection result of an acceleration sensor of the mobile terminal
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a control apparatus for an elevator that can control the operation of the elevator in a suitable manner when a user is not a pedestrian, without requiring the user for a complicated operation. A control apparatus (7) according to the present invention is provided with: a call registration unit (14) that registers a call for an elevator (1) based on information transmitted by wireless communication from a mobile terminal (10) to communication equipment (8) installed in a region passable by a user (9); and an operation control unit (15) that, when a user type is determined to be a wheeled moving body from a detection result of an acceleration sensor (12) of the mobile terminal (10), controls the operation of the elevator (1) in a manner different from a case where the user type is determined to be a pedestrian.