Intelligent Building Elevator Control System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing building systems, such as elevator systems, require users to physically interact to initiate services, which can lead to delays and inefficiencies, as they do not account for user location or preferences until the user is present at the system.
Innovation Solution
An intelligent building system that utilizes geo-fence thresholds and elevator bank locations to detect user devices and generate elevator calls based on pre-defined preferences and movements, allowing for advanced service arrangement and optimization of elevator routes without user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If the system waits for physical user interaction at the elevator input, then the system operation is simple and reliable, but the user waiting time increases and service efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting user approach through user devices before the user reaches the elevator input. The system pre-processes user preferences, determines source and destination floors, and prepares elevator calls in advance, thereby reducing user waiting time without significantly increasing operational complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical interaction system (physical button pressing at elevator input) with an electronic detection system using user devices. This substitution enables automatic service arrangement based on device location and user preferences, reducing waiting time while the complexity is managed through software-based solutions
2Productivity
If the system requires physical presence at elevator input to arrange service, then the system operation is straightforward, but service efficiency and user experience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by automatically detecting user presence through user devices and autonomously arranging elevator service based on stored user preferences. The system determines source floor, destination floor, and generates elevator calls without requiring user intervention at the elevator input, thereby improving service efficiency while managing complexity through automated processes
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system processes user requests only upon physical interaction, then the system structure is simple, but the ability to optimize elevator routes and respond to user needs is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring user device location relative to the elevator and using stored user preferences to adapt service provision. The system receives feedback from device detection, processes user preferences, and adjusts elevator call timing and routing accordingly, enhancing service adaptability while managing complexity through structured feedback loops
Data Source
AI summary
A system and/or method that establishes a proximity environment with respect to an elevator and detecting a position of a user device within the proximity environment is provided. Further the system and method determines a source floor and a destination floor respective to the user device and generating an elevator call to the elevator in accordance with the source floor and the destination floor.