CN114084763A - Method for operating a passenger conveyor by means of a graphic code and passenger conveyor - Google Patents
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Abstract
A method of operating a passenger conveyor with a graphical code, the passenger conveyor comprising a conveyor unit, a digitizing means and a control means, characterized in that the digitizing means is arranged to acquire the graphical code and to extract operating instructions from the acquired graphical code; the control device receives an operation instruction from the digitizing device and controls the digitizing device based on the operation instruction. Passenger conveyor, characterized in that it employs the method as described above.
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Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to a method of operating a passenger conveyor using graphical coding. The disclosure also relates to a passenger conveyor operated with the method.
Background
The two-dimensional Code is also called as a two-dimensional bar Code, a common two-dimensional Code is a QR Code, and QR is entirely called as Quick Response, which is a popular pattern coding mode on mobile devices in recent years.
The two-dimensional bar code/two-dimensional code is a pattern which is distributed on a plane (two-dimensional direction) according to a certain rule by using a certain specific geometric figure and records data symbol information at intervals of black and white. The concept of "0" and "1" bit stream forming the internal logic basis of computer is used ingeniously in coding, several geometric forms correspondent to binary system are used to represent literal numerical information, and can be automatically read by means of image input equipment or photoelectric scanning equipment so as to implement automatic information processing. It has some commonality of barcode technology: each code system has its specific character set; each character occupies a certain width; has certain checking function and the like.
There is no method in the prior art for operating a passenger conveyor using a graphical code such as a two-dimensional code.
For example, the state of the passenger conveyor generally includes an operation state in which passengers are carried and a maintenance state in which maintenance work is performed. In the prior art, the switching between the operating state and the maintenance state is performed by a technician of the passenger conveyor by pressing a switch button, installing/removing a maintenance barrier at the entrance and/or exit of the passenger conveyor, and the like. Such a switching means can be functionally single, i.e. only a complete stopping or resumption of operation of the passenger conveyor can be achieved.
In addition, there are certain applications in existing passenger conveyors, such as enabling or disabling an artificial intelligence algorithm or checking or changing the lighting status of an elevator and/or escalator in a maintenance state, and those skilled in the art need a convenient, safe and accurate switching operation.
A pattern code recognition solution such as a two-dimensional code provides a viable solution for field technicians to switch escalators and elevators to a maintenance state.
Disclosure of Invention
To address one or more deficiencies in the prior art, according to one aspect of the present disclosure a method of operating a passenger conveyor with a graphical code, the passenger conveyor including a conveyor unit, a digitizer configured to acquire the graphical code and extract operating instructions from the acquired graphical code, and a control device is presented.
The control device receives an operation instruction from the digitizing device and controls the digitizing device based on the operation instruction.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the digitizing means comprises an image acquisition means.
The graphical code includes a maintenance code representing a maintenance instruction.
The graphical code is captured by the image capture device and an artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor identifies the captured graphical code.
When the identified pattern code is the maintenance code, a maintenance instruction is transmitted to the control device, which switches the conveying unit or the digitizing means to a maintenance state.
According to the above aspects of the present disclosure, the graphic code includes an execution code representing an execution instruction.
When the recognized graphic code is the operating code, an operating command is transmitted to the control device, which switches the transport unit or the digitizing device to an operating state.
According to the above aspects of the present disclosure, a communication connection is provided between the image acquisition device and the control device.
The artificial intelligence algorithm is provided on the image acquisition device.
When the identified graphic code is the service code, the image capture device generates a service command and transmits the service command to the control device through the communication link, and the control device switches the conveying unit or the digitizing device to a service state and disables the artificial intelligence algorithm.
When the recognized graphic code is the running code, the image acquisition device generates a running instruction to be transmitted to the control device through the communication connection, and the control device switches the conveying unit or the digitization device to a running state and enables an artificial intelligence algorithm.
According to the above aspects of the present disclosure, a communication connection is provided between the image acquisition device and the control device.
The image acquisition device transmits the captured image of the graphic code to the control device through a communication connection.
The artificial intelligence algorithm is provided on the control device.
When the identified graphic code is the service code, the control device generates a service instruction and switches the delivery unit or the digitizing means to a service state and disables the artificial intelligence algorithm.
In the maintenance mode, some meaningless reports to the client are avoided by disabling the artificial intelligence algorithm.
When the recognized graphic code is the operating code, the control device generates an operating instruction and switches the delivery unit or the digitizing device to an operating state and enables an artificial intelligence algorithm.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the image pickup device is provided inside the passenger conveyor or at an entrance of the passenger conveyor.
According to the above aspect of the disclosure, the maintenance code is provided on the maintenance enclosure or on the work clothes of the maintenance personnel;
the image acquisition device captures the maintenance code arranged on the maintenance enclosure or on the work clothes of maintenance personnel.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the maintenance personnel is equipped with an intelligent communication device;
installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment;
the maintenance personnel display the maintenance code on a screen of the intelligent communication equipment by running the application program;
and the image acquisition device captures the maintenance code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the maintenance personnel is equipped with an intelligent communication device;
installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment;
the maintenance personnel display the running code on a screen of the intelligent communication equipment by running the application program;
and the image acquisition device captures the running code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the passenger conveyor is an elevator or escalator.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the digitizing means further comprises a functional component;
when the control device switches the passenger conveying device to a maintenance state, the control device indicates the functional component with the self-checking function of the passenger conveying device to perform self-checking.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the functional component includes a lighting device;
when the control device switches the passenger conveying device to the maintenance state, the control device instructs the lighting device to light or flash.
The maintenance person detects whether the lighting device is in a normal state based on whether the lighting device is lit or blinks.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the functional component further includes a sensor.
When the control device switches the passenger conveyor to a maintenance state, the control device detects whether the sensor is in a networking state and provides the current state of the sensor to a maintenance person through a voice device or a display device of the passenger conveyor.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, when the control device switches the passenger conveyor to the maintenance state, the image of the passenger conveyor is captured by the image capturing device and the artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor identifies the captured image of the passenger conveyor.
The artificial intelligence algorithm determines whether the passenger conveyor has a condition of missing or damaged parts.
When there is a missing or damaged part, a spare part order command is transmitted to the control device, which will inform the maintenance personnel to make the part procurement.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the digitizing means comprises an image acquisition means.
The graphical code includes a people trapping detection code representing a carry out people trapping detection instruction.
Capturing, by the image capture device, the people entrapment detection code and an artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger transport device identifies the captured people entrapment detection code.
When the recognized graphic code is the people trapping detection code, a people trapping detection command is transmitted to the control device, and the control device switches the passenger conveyor to a people trapping detection state.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the maintenance person is equipped with an intelligent communication device.
And installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment.
And the maintenance personnel display the sleepy person detection code on a screen of the intelligent communication equipment by running the application program.
The image acquisition device captures the sleepy person detection code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the digitizing means comprises an image acquisition means.
The graphical code includes a spare part order code representing a spare part order instruction to be performed.
The spare part order code is captured by the image capture device and an artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor identifies the spare part order code captured.
When the identified graphic code is the spare part order code, a spare part order command is transmitted to the control device, and the control device informs the maintenance personnel to purchase the spare part.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the maintenance person is equipped with an intelligent communication device.
And installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment.
And the maintenance personnel displays the spare part order code on a screen of the intelligent communication equipment by running the application program.
And the image acquisition device captures the spare part order code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the digitizing means comprises an image acquisition means.
The graphical code also includes a scene selection code representing a command to perform a passenger conveyor scene selection.
Capturing, by the image acquisition device, the context selection code and identifying, by an artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor, the captured context selection code.
When the identified graphic code is the scene selection code, a passenger conveying device scene selection command is transmitted to the control device, and the control device carries out corresponding scene setting on the passenger conveying device according to the scene selection code.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the passenger conveyed by the passenger conveyor is equipped with an intelligent communication device.
And installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment.
And the passenger displays the scene selection code on the screen of the intelligent communication device by running the application program.
And the image acquisition device captures the scene selection code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the scene setting includes settings made on light, sound, image, temperature, and humidity in the passenger conveyor.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, a two-dimensional code is set as the graphic code.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the image acquisition apparatus is an image pickup apparatus or a scanning apparatus.
According to the above aspect of the present disclosure, the image capturing device captures an image of the passenger conveyor and the artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor identifies the captured image of the passenger conveyor.
When the identified pattern code is the maintenance code and when the artificial intelligence algorithm determines that no passenger is in the passenger conveyor, a maintenance instruction is transmitted to the control device, which switches the passenger conveyor to a maintenance state.
According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a passenger conveyor employing the method as described above is provided.
According to the present disclosure, a specific mode of the passenger conveyor, such as, but not limited to, a maintenance mode, may be entered using different graphic codes, such as two-dimensional codes, so that a corresponding specific function may be implemented.
According to the present disclosure, after entering the maintenance mode, some functional components or devices on the automatic detection passenger conveyor, such as various lighting devices, i.e., step lights, comb lamps, etc., may be activated.
According to the disclosure, after entering the maintenance mode, the camera device or other functions of the camera system can be triggered by the two-dimensional code, for example, after the steps are replaced, the camera device can be used to check whether the steps are missing.
According to the disclosure, different two-dimensional codes realize different functions or product modes, such as ordering spare parts, people trapping detection, and passengers realize selection of different car (car in elevator) scene modes by using the two-dimensional codes.
In accordance with the present disclosure, upon entering the maintenance mode, various networked sensors or devices may be automatically detected as being on-line and prompted to the maintenance personnel via the voice device or various display devices present on the passenger conveyor. Also, for example, when some parts or devices are damaged and need to be replaced, maintenance personnel can carry out remote part ordering directly through the two-dimensional code on site.
So that the manner in which the disclosure is made in detail herein can be better understood, and in which the contributions to the art may be better appreciated, the disclosure has been summarized rather broadly. There are, of course, embodiments of the disclosure that will be described below and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception upon which this disclosure is based may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present disclosure. It is important, therefore, that the appended claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
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Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic illustration of a hoisting elevator employing a method according to the disclosure;
fig. 2 is a schematic view of an escalator employing a method according to the present disclosure;
FIG. 3 shows a flow diagram of a method according to the present disclosure;
fig. 4 and 5 respectively show application scenarios of the method according to the present disclosure.
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Specific embodiments according to the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As shown in fig. 1 and 2, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operating a passenger conveyor 1 with a graphical code 3 is presented, the passenger conveyor 1 comprising a conveyor unit 8, a digitizing means 2 and a control means (not shown).
The passenger conveyor 1 may be a lift elevator as shown in fig. 1 or an escalator as shown in fig. 2.
The transport unit 8 includes, but is not limited to, for example, a car of an elevator or a passenger tread of an escalator and a corresponding drive unit.
The digitizing means 2 are arranged to retrieve the graphics code 3 and to extract the operating instructions from the retrieved graphics code 3.
The control device receives an operation instruction from the digitizing means 2 and controls the digitizing means 2 based on the operation instruction.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, the digitizing means 2 comprises an image acquisition means 2-1.
The graphic code 3 includes an operation code representing an operation instruction and a maintenance code representing a maintenance instruction.
The graphical code 3 is captured by the image capture device 2-1 and an artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor 1 identifies the captured graphical code 3.
When the recognized graphic code 3 is the maintenance code, a maintenance instruction is transmitted to the control device, which switches the transport unit 8 and/or the digitizing means 2 into a maintenance state.
When the recognized graphic code 3 is the operating code, an operating command is transmitted to the control device, which switches the transport unit 8 and/or the digitizing means 2 into an operating state.
According to the above-mentioned embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication connection is provided between the image capturing apparatus 2-1 and the control apparatus.
The artificial intelligence algorithm is provided on the image acquisition device 2-1.
When the recognized graphic code 3 is the maintenance code, the image acquisition device 2-1 generates a maintenance instruction and transmits it via the communication link to the control device, which switches the delivery unit 8 and/or the digitizing means 2 to a maintenance state and disables the artificial intelligence algorithm.
When the recognized graphic code 3 is the operating code, the image acquisition device 2-1 generates an operating command which is transmitted via the communication link to the control device, which switches the transport unit 8 and/or the digitizing device 2 into an operating state and enables an artificial intelligence algorithm.
According to the above-mentioned embodiment of the present disclosure, a communication connection is provided between the image capturing apparatus 2-1 and the control apparatus.
The image capturing device 2-1 transmits the captured image of the graphic code 3 to the control device via a communication link.
The artificial intelligence algorithm is provided on the control device.
When the identified graphic code 3 is the service code, the control device generates a service command and switches the delivery unit 8 and/or the digitizing means 2 to a service state and disables the artificial intelligence algorithm.
In the maintenance mode, some meaningless reports to the client are avoided by disabling the artificial intelligence algorithm.
When the recognized graphic code 3 is the operating code, the control device generates an operating command and switches the delivery unit 8 and/or the digitizing means 2 into an operating state and enables an artificial intelligence algorithm.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, the image capturing device 2-1 is provided inside the passenger conveyor 1 (see fig. 1) or at the entrance of the passenger conveyor 1 (see fig. 2 and 4).
According to the above embodiments of the present disclosure, the maintenance code is provided on the maintenance enclosure or on the work clothes of the maintenance personnel.
The image capturing means 2-1 captures the maintenance code provided on the maintenance enclosure 4 (as shown in fig. 4 and 5) or on the work clothes of the maintenance person.
In fig. 4, the service barrier 4 is arranged at the exit or entrance of the escalator. In fig. 5, the service barrier 4 is disposed at the exit or entrance of the elevator.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, the maintenance person is equipped with the intelligent communication device 5.
And installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment 5.
And the maintenance personnel displays the maintenance code on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment 5 by running the application program.
The image acquisition device 2-1 captures the maintenance code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication device 5.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, the maintenance person is equipped with the intelligent communication device 5.
And installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment 5.
And the maintenance personnel displays the running code on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment 5 by running the application program.
The image acquisition device 2-1 captures the running code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment 5.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, the digitizer further includes a functional component, and when the control device switches the passenger conveyor 1 to the maintenance state, the control device may instruct the functional component of the passenger conveyor 1 having the self-check function to perform self-check.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in fig. 3, the functional component includes the light device 6.
In fig. 3, in a first step 8, the identity of the maintenance person is first confirmed by the smart communication device 5, such as a smartphone; step 9, a maintenance person displays a maintenance code on a screen of the intelligent communication equipment 5 by running an application program on a mobile phone; step 10, the image acquisition device 2-1 captures the maintenance code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment 5; a fourth step 11, identifying the captured maintenance code by an artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor 1; a fifth step 12 of transmitting a maintenance instruction to the control device when the recognized graphic code 3 is a maintenance code; a sixth step 13 in which the control device switches the passenger conveyor 1 to a maintenance state; seventh step 14, when the control device switches the passenger conveyor 1 to the maintenance state, the control device instructs the lighting device 6 to light up or blink. The maintenance person detects whether the lighting device 6 is in a normal state based on whether the lighting device 6 is lit or blinks. While entering the maintenance state, in an eighth step 15, the artificial intelligence algorithm is disabled.
The lighting device 6 is, for example, but not limited to, a step lighting lamp, a comb lamp, etc.
Of course, after entering the maintenance state, the maintenance personnel may also perform other inspection operations 16, as described below.
According to the above-described embodiments of the present disclosure, the functional component further comprises a sensor (not shown).
When the control device switches the passenger conveyor 1 to a maintenance state, the control device detects whether the sensor is in a networked state and provides the current state of the sensor to a maintenance person through a voice device or a display device of the passenger conveyor 1.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, when the control device switches the passenger conveyor 1 to the maintenance state, the image of the passenger conveyor 1 is captured by the image capturing device 2-1 and the artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor 1 identifies the captured image of the passenger conveyor 1.
The artificial intelligence algorithm determines whether the passenger conveyor 1 has a situation where parts are missing or damaged.
When there is a missing or damaged part, a spare part order command is transmitted to the control device, which will inform the remote server 7 or maintenance personnel to make a purchase of the part.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, the digitizing means 2 comprises an image acquisition means 2-1.
The graphic code 3 includes a people trapping detection code representing a person trapping detection instruction.
The people entrapment detection code is captured by the image capture device 2-1 and an artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor 1 identifies the captured people entrapment detection code.
When the recognized graphic code 3 is the sleepiness detection code, a sleepiness detection command is transmitted to the control device, which switches the passenger conveyor 1 to a sleepiness detection state.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, the maintenance person is equipped with the intelligent communication device 5.
And installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment 5.
And the maintenance personnel display the sleepy person detection code on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment 5 by running the application program.
The image acquiring device 2-1 captures the sleepy person detection code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication device 5.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, the digitizing means 2 comprises an image acquisition means 2-1.
The graphic code 3 comprises a spare part order code representing a spare part order instruction to be performed.
The spare part order code is captured by the image capture device 2-1 and the artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor 1 identifies the captured spare part order code.
When the identified graphic code 3 is the spare part order code, a spare part order command is transmitted to the control device, which will inform the service person or the remote server 7 to make a procurement of the spare part.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, the maintenance person is equipped with the intelligent communication device 5.
And installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment 5.
The maintenance person displays the spare part order code on the screen of the intelligent communication device 5 by running the application program.
The image pickup device 2-1 picks up the spare part order code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication apparatus 5.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, the digitizing means 2 comprises an image acquisition means 2-1.
The graphic code 3 further includes a scene selection code representing a command for performing a scene selection of the passenger conveyor.
The scene selection code is captured by the image capturing device 2-1 and the artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor 1 identifies the captured scene selection code.
When the recognized graphic code 3 is the scene selection code, a passenger conveyor scene selection command is transmitted to the control device, and the control device performs corresponding scene setting on the passenger conveyor 1 according to the scene selection code.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, the passenger conveyed by the passenger conveyor 1 is equipped with the intelligent communication device 5.
And installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment 5.
The passenger displays the scene selection code on the screen of the intelligent communication device 5 by running the application program.
The image acquiring apparatus 2-1 captures the scene selection code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication device 5.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, the scene setting includes settings made on the light, sound, image, temperature, and humidity in the passenger conveyor 1.
According to the above-described embodiments of the present disclosure, a two-dimensional code is set as the graphic code 3.
According to the above-described embodiments of the present disclosure, the image capturing apparatus 2-1 is an image capturing apparatus or a scanning apparatus.
According to the above-described embodiment of the present disclosure, the image capturing device 2-1 captures an image of the passenger conveyor 1 and the artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor 1 identifies the captured image of the passenger conveyor 1.
As shown in fig. 1, when the recognized graphic code 3 is the maintenance code and when the artificial intelligence algorithm determines that no passenger is in the passenger conveyor 1, a maintenance instruction is transmitted to the control device, which switches the passenger conveyor 1 to a maintenance state.
According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a passenger conveyor 1 is proposed, the passenger conveyor 1 employing the method as described above.
According to the present disclosure, a specific mode of the passenger conveyor 1, such as, but not limited to, a maintenance mode, may be entered using different graphic codes 3, such as two-dimensional codes, so that a corresponding specific function may be implemented.
According to the present disclosure, after entering the maintenance mode, some functional components or devices on the automatic detection passenger conveyor 1, such as various lighting devices, i.e., step lights, comb lamps, etc., may be activated.
According to the disclosure, after entering the maintenance mode, the camera device or other functions of the camera system can be triggered by the two-dimensional code, for example, after the steps are replaced, the camera device can be used to check whether the steps are missing.
According to the disclosure, different two-dimensional codes realize different functions or product modes, such as ordering spare parts, people trapping detection, and passengers realize selection of different car (car in elevator) scene modes by using the two-dimensional codes.
In accordance with the present disclosure, upon entering the maintenance mode, various networked sensors or devices may be automatically detected as being on-line and prompted to the maintenance personnel via the voice device or various display devices present on the passenger conveyor 1. Also, for example, when some parts or devices are damaged and need to be replaced, maintenance personnel can carry out remote part ordering directly through the two-dimensional code on site.
The foregoing disclosure provides illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise form disclosed. Modifications and variations are possible in light of the above disclosure or may be acquired from practice of the embodiments.
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1. A method for operating a passenger conveyor with a graphic code, which passenger conveyor comprises a conveyor unit, a digitizing means and a control means,
the digitizing means is arranged to retrieve the graphics code and extract operating instructions from the retrieved graphics code;
the control device receives an operation instruction from the digitizing device and controls the digitizing device based on the operation instruction.
2. The method of claim 1,
the digitizing means comprises image acquisition means;
the graphic code comprises a maintenance code representing a maintenance instruction;
capturing the graphical code by the image capture device and identifying the captured graphical code by an artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor;
when the identified pattern code is the maintenance code, a maintenance instruction is transmitted to the control device, which switches the conveying unit or the digitizing means to a maintenance state.
3. The method of claim 2,
the graphics code comprises a run code representing a run instruction;
when the recognized graphic code is the operating code, an operating command is transmitted to the control device, which switches the transport unit or the digitizing device to an operating state.
4. The method of claim 3,
setting communication connection between the image acquisition device and the control device;
the artificial intelligence algorithm is arranged on the image acquisition device;
when the identified graphic code is the maintenance code, the image acquisition device generates a maintenance instruction and transmits the maintenance instruction to the control device through the communication connection, and the control device switches the conveying unit or the digital device to a maintenance state and disables the artificial intelligence algorithm;
when the recognized graphic code is the running code, the image acquisition device generates a running instruction to be transmitted to the control device through the communication connection, and the control device switches the conveying unit or the digitization device to a running state and enables an artificial intelligence algorithm.
5. The method of claim 3,
setting communication connection between the image acquisition device and the control device;
the image acquisition device transmits the shot image of the graphic code to the control device through communication connection;
the artificial intelligence algorithm is provided on the control device;
when the identified graphic code is the service code, the control device generates a service instruction and switches the delivery unit or the digitizing means to a service state and disables an artificial intelligence algorithm;
when the recognized graphic code is the operating code, the control device generates an operating instruction and switches the delivery unit or the digitizing device to an operating state and enables an artificial intelligence algorithm.
6. The method according to claim 4 or 5,
the image acquisition device is arranged inside the passenger conveyor or at an entrance of the passenger conveyor.
7. The method of claim 6,
the maintenance code is arranged on the maintenance enclosure or on the work clothes of maintenance personnel;
the image acquisition device captures the maintenance code arranged on the maintenance enclosure or on the work clothes of maintenance personnel.
8. The method of claim 6,
the maintenance personnel are provided with intelligent communication equipment;
installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment;
the maintenance personnel display the maintenance code on a screen of the intelligent communication equipment by running the application program;
and the image acquisition device captures the maintenance code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment.
9. The method of claim 6,
the maintenance personnel are provided with intelligent communication equipment;
installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment;
the maintenance personnel display the running code on a screen of the intelligent communication equipment by running the application program;
and the image acquisition device captures the running code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment.
10. The method according to claim 4 or 5,
the passenger conveyor is a lift elevator or escalator.
11. The method according to claim 4 or 5,
the digitizing means further comprises a functional component;
when the control device switches the passenger conveying device to a maintenance state, the control device indicates the functional component with the self-checking function of the passenger conveying device to perform self-checking.
12. The method of claim 11,
the functional component comprises a lighting device;
when the control device switches the passenger conveying device to a maintenance state, the control device instructs the lighting device to light or flash;
the maintenance person detects whether the lighting device is in a normal state based on whether the lighting device is lit or blinks.
13. The method of claim 11,
the functional component further comprises a sensor;
when the control device switches the passenger conveyor to a maintenance state, the control device detects whether the sensor is in a networking state and provides the current state of the sensor to a maintenance person through a voice device or a display device of the passenger conveyor.
14. The method according to claim 4 or 5,
capturing, by the image capturing device, an image of the passenger conveyor and identifying, by an artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor, the captured image of the passenger conveyor when the control device switches the passenger conveyor to a maintenance state;
the artificial intelligence algorithm judges whether the passenger conveying device has the condition of part missing or damage;
when there is a missing or damaged part, a spare part order command is transmitted to the control device, which will inform the maintenance personnel to make the part procurement.
15. The method of claim 1,
the digitizing means comprises image acquisition means;
the graphical code comprises a people trapping detection code representing a people trapping detection instruction;
capturing, by the image capture device, the people entrapment detection code and an artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger transport device identifying the captured people entrapment detection code;
when the recognized graphic code is the people trapping detection code, a people trapping detection command is transmitted to the control device, and the control device switches the passenger conveyor to a people trapping detection state.
16. The method of claim 15,
the maintenance personnel are provided with intelligent communication equipment;
installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment;
the maintenance personnel display the sleepy person detection code on a screen of the intelligent communication equipment by running the application program;
the image acquisition device captures the sleepy person detection code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment.
17. The method of claim 1,
the digitizing means comprises image acquisition means;
the graphics code comprises a spare part order code representing a spare part order instruction;
capturing said spare part order code by said image capturing device and identifying said spare part order code captured by an artificial intelligence algorithm of said passenger conveying device;
when the identified graphic code is the spare part order code, a spare part order command is transmitted to the control device, and the control device informs the maintenance personnel to purchase the spare part.
18. The method of claim 17,
the maintenance personnel are provided with intelligent communication equipment;
installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment;
the maintenance personnel displays the spare part order code on a screen of the intelligent communication equipment by running the application program;
and the image acquisition device captures the spare part order code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment.
19. The method of claim 1,
the digitizing means comprises image acquisition means;
the graphical code further comprises a scene selection code representing a scene selection instruction for the passenger conveyor;
capturing, by the image acquisition device, the context selection code and identifying, by an artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyance device, the captured context selection code;
when the identified graphic code is the scene selection code, a passenger conveying device scene selection command is transmitted to the control device, and the control device carries out corresponding scene setting on the passenger conveying device according to the scene selection code.
20. The method of claim 19,
the passenger conveyed by the passenger conveying device is provided with intelligent communication equipment;
installing an application program on the intelligent communication equipment;
the passenger displays the scene selection code on a screen of the intelligent communication equipment by running the application program;
and the image acquisition device captures the scene selection code displayed on the screen of the intelligent communication equipment.
21. The method of claim 19,
the scene setting includes settings made for light, sound, image, temperature, and humidity in the passenger conveyor.
22. The method according to claim 4 or 5,
and setting the two-dimensional code into the graphic code.
23. The method of claim 3,
the image acquisition device is an image capture device or a scanning device.
24. The method of claim 3,
the image acquisition device captures an image of the passenger conveyor and an artificial intelligence algorithm of the passenger conveyor identifies the captured image of the passenger conveyor;
when the identified pattern code is the maintenance code and when the artificial intelligence algorithm determines that no passenger is in the passenger conveyor, a maintenance instruction is transmitted to the control device, which switches the passenger conveyor to a maintenance state.
25. Passenger conveyor, characterized in that it employs a method according to one of claims 1 to 24.
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