JPH01231784A - Elevator visitor display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable various input easily even by an inexperienced user by unfolding in a hierarchical-structure way the contents of an indication under a defined rule in response to a command from an elevator system or an input from an input means. CONSTITUTION:A user command board 10U which is connected to an elevator system via a bus transmission passage L17 and a communication means 20L is installed in a monitor room, a separate place (a reception office, etc.) in a building, a riding place, the inside of a cage, etc., and, on the board 10U which is installed, e.g., in the cage, etc., a defined message forming image plane is displayed on a display means 20D by the command from the elevator system. A user operates a defined cursor key 20S while watching this image to move a cursor 20D1 to a desired position and, as he pushes a registration key 20S, registration is performed. In the case of an operation image plane, a desired image plane can be rapidly obtained in compliance by way of hierarchical- structure retrieval classified by operation object, hierarchical-structure retrieval classified by operation contents, and retrieval based on operation frequency. Thereby, operation can be easily carried out even by an inexperienced user.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an elevator operation terminal, and in particular to an elevator personalized terminal suitable for connection to an elevator system whose data is carried over a common communication network. The present invention relates to a device (hereinafter abbreviated as UCB; UCB = user command board).

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, the system for making reservations for elevator events (priority service and intensive service reservations for specific floors) was developed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 59
-48364. Additionally, devices for setting driving schedules for each day of the week and for setting the power saving degree of power saving operation are discussed separately.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Conventional technology basically has a single function, and is often connected to the elevator system by a dedicated line, making it difficult to add or change functions. Furthermore, even if there are many functions, if the input method is complex (such as a full keyboard) or the system is configured such that the desired screen or task cannot be easily retrieved, only a few functions will be used and most functions will not work. It gets buried.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a personalized terminal device (UCB) for an elevator that can be easily operated even by an inexperienced elevator manager and that allows a desired screen to be quickly obtained.

[Means to solve the problem]

The above purpose is to improve operability by making the input means simple and easy to use, and to support high-performance input by combining input means and interlocking input with display means. prevention is achieved.

On the other hand, the screen has a multi-hierarchical structure that allows searches by operation target and operation content, and the hierarchical structure can be modified (including deleting functions) based on learning results and operations with user guidance. and the proficiency level of each user,
Types of release functions based on security level, etc. 9
By changing the difficulty level of the functions (for example, similar functions, but for beginners and experts), we can create a system that suits the user and quickly arrives at the desired screen.
It is possible to prevent users from abandoning the device due to the desired screen not appearing forever.

[Effect]

The usability of the input means is limited to the cursor function and registration function (which can also be realized with five keys), as typified by the joystick (family computer) and the control of a fighter jet. input 2
Functions suitable for the function, etc.) can be input by operating the input means according to the instructions on the display screen.

On the other hand, in order to make the desired screen appear earlier, in addition to making it easier to reach the search by operation target and search by operation content in a hierarchical structure, we also devised ways to increase the ease of appearance of frequently used screens by learning the usage frequency of each screen. ing.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically explaining an example of use and a place of use of an elevator personalized terminal device 10U (hereinafter referred to as a user command board and abbreviated as UCB) of the present invention. Since the UCBIOU can be connected to the elevator system, the bus transmission line L
It can be used anywhere as long as it can be connected directly or indirectly (for example, 10 Ua) to 17. The uses of 10UI to 1OUTto are as follows.

10UI: For example, for the first group (low-rise service) elevator, such as the monitoring room 32a.

10U2: Cases installed in the same monitoring room 32a, for example, for second group (high-rise service) elevators. (Elevator monitoring, selection of elevator operating specifications, etc.) 10Ua: A case where it is installed in another location 1 of the building 3o, for example, the reception (or office) 32b.

(For event reservations and remote calling of elevators) 10U4: Case connected at the landing. (For control of port-type call register, hall display device DIFlb, and hall security system) 10U5: Case connected within the car. (Substitute for the driving panel, for controlling the car white indicators DIO and Dll, for the car security system) 10Ue: Case connected at the top (or bottom) of the car. (For example, for supporting maintenance and inspection, changing control constants of the door driving device 12, etc.) 10U7: Case connected in the machine room. (Each device.

For example, monitoring unmanaged equipment, elevators − Collection of system status survey data degree) 10Ua: Case installed at the entrance/exit 31 of the building 30.

(Entrance/exit security system, etc.) 10Ue: A case where the elevator comprehensive monitoring center (maintenance company, etc.) is connected via a public line, etc. (For collection of elevator data, manager data, equipment usage data, etc., remote selection of operating specifications, and single-screen e-mail communication with the manager) 10 UIO: Portable example (for sales support, maintenance personnel.

(For on-site work support for inspection personnel) Other uses are diverse.

Figure 2 shows the relationship between the UCB and the elevator system of the present invention and shows the overall configuration. This shows a case in which the invention is applied to an elevator control device (host).
Reference numeral 1 denotes input/output terminal devices (hereinafter abbreviated as terminals) 4a and 4b connected to the I10 transmission control device 2 and installed on each floor or each level and inside the car operation panel.

19a, 19b, 6, 13 and bus (serial data transmission line)
3a and 3b.

The I10 transmission control device 2 is connected to each terminal 4a, 4b.

19a, 19b, 6, and 13 are polled one after another, and information specific to each floor, such as the call button and its response light, is exchanged.

A terminal 4a has the role of each floor station.

4b is connected to hall operation panels 5a to 5c.

Then, each terminal 4a, 4b detects whether or not the call button has been pressed, and when polled for the result,
and 3b, the data is serially transmitted to the ■/○ transmission control device 2, and the information is transmitted to the host elevator control device 1 or elevator group management control device (not shown) via a dual port RAM (not shown). .

Next, the host 1 performs 'JIB processing for car calls and hall calls, transmits information to each terminal 4a and 4b through the reverse route to that described above, and controls the response lamp lighting of the hall operation panels 58 to 5C.

As mentioned above, the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 shows the case of an elevator that serves a total of nine floors, from the first basement floor (BIF) to the eighth floor (8F) above ground. . (However, 3rd floor and above are not shown.) In addition, in this embodiment, on the 81st floor there is a parking switch (PAK) 16 and an information display D7 that can indicate full occupancy.
An indicator 7a whose light source is an LED with a is installed at the top of the elevator hall, and these devices are connected to the BIF input/output terminal device 4a for input/output control.

By the way, the first floor is a lobby with many users. Therefore, we decided to install an information system [1] that displays service information at the platform.
An RDIF1a, a DIFlb, and a voice guidance speaker 15 are provided. What is service information?

For example, "rGOOD MORNiNGJ, r6th floor ski equipment bargain", etc., and a fixed display, a flicker display, and a fluid display can be performed simultaneously with audio.

Further, an operation panel (hereinafter abbreviated as a boat-type indicator) 5b is provided for directly registering the destination floor at the platform and indicating the position of the leading elevator car.

Note that the audio reproduction circuit is built into the information terminal device 19a.

On the other hand, since the second and third floors are general floors, the information display 8a
Normally, only the cart location and service direction are displayed.

The terminal 6 in the car uses a medium-sized terminal device with many input/output points, and in addition to the car call and close button (CLO3E), it also handles automatic (AUTO), manual, normal (NORMAl, ) signals, It also captures signals such as car weight detection and landing level.

The information terminal device 19b is configured to drive a service information display panel DIO, which can also display service information, in the car upper part, and an area sensor 14 that detects the number of passengers. I did. EL and 3 color L installed on the top of the driving panel
As shown in FIG. 16, area sensors 14 . It is also conceivable that the voice guidance speaker 15 is integrated.

The image input data from the area sensor 14 can be received as a monitor by the elevator personalization terminal unit [10U] connected to the bus through the transmission line L17.

On the other hand, the terminal 13 on the car does not have as many interfaces with the outside as the medium-sized terminal 6, but it does not have as many interfaces with the outside as the medium-sized terminal 6.
It is necessary to be able to receive a large number of control parameters and the like from the host 1 for outputting the closing control command L4 and the brake signal L2.

This terminal 13 receives the opening command on line L1, the signal from the passenger detection device 12 using a photoelectric device or an ultrasonic sensor on line L5, and the door opening/closing speed and position on line L3. It has become a multi-functional terminal by not only controlling input/output circuits but also controlling door opening/closing.

The host (elevator control device) 1 includes a group management control panel,
A bus connection is made by a transmission line L17 via a network transmission control device 17 to a maintenance device, a monitoring panel, a terminal device for a remote monitoring system, and a personalization terminal device 10U for an elevator used for an information input/registration control system. be done. This makes it easy to set up a group management system.

As described above, by using the information terminal device 19, image data input from the area sensor 14 or the ITV camera can be transmitted.

It is possible to determine the importance of image data and efficiently transmit the image using the same transmission path as the transmission path L17. Further, this image data can be used for elevator control and situation monitoring, detecting the degree of congestion in the car and waiting customers in the hall, and performing optimal call allocation control.

Of course, it also helps prevent crime in buildings and elevators, and improves customer safety and service.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the UCB.

The framework is as shown below, and the control means 20C is a so-called microcomputer that realizes specific functions such as overall control of other stages and drawing functions. A communication means 20L for connection with the elevator system 40, a display means 20D such as a CRT or a plasma display, and a display means 20D for transmitting instructions to change the screen of the display means 20D and the user's intention to the elevator system. The input means 2O8, typified by keys, etc., and the storage means 20M1 and above for storing programs, collected data, image data, etc. are the minimum constituent means of the UCB.

Next, there is a clock means 20T used for scheduling messages for display devices, an alarm means 20A such as a buzzer or voice synthesizer for notifying users of emergencies, etc., and an input/output interface means 20I for connection with other devices. ,
These are connected by a bus 20B.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a series of operations showing the exchange of related data between the elevator system and the UCB, and shows messages for the display device. The processing blocks are 0 to (a), and related diagrams are displayed on the left or right (Figure 5).In Figure 5, the message data for the display DIFlb is ``Toys are currently on sale on the 3rd floor.'' Create C power.The data enters the communication buffer via the communication means 2OL (0),
It is transmitted (CD) to the elevator system 40 via bus L17. The information terminal device 19a connected directly (FIG. 1) or indirectly (FIG. 2) to the bus L17 stores the data in its own memory (4 Cs) and sets the display conditions (FIGS. 15 and 2). 17) is satisfied, the message is displayed on the display DIF1a (σ]), and at the same time, the message that is currently being displayed (referred to as the current display data ID) is output to the communication bus L17 (Ω) U
The CBIOU picks up the currently displayed data ID from the communication bus L17, and as shown in the middle of the screen in Figure 6, the display means 20 indicates that the currently displayed content is ``Toys are currently on sale on the 3rd floor.''
Display on D.

Next, the screen configuration and key operation method will be explained in detail with reference to FIG.

FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the hardware image of the UCB and an example of creating a message for the elevator system display in the display means 20D.

The input means 2O8 is composed of a total of five keys, four keys for cursor function and one key for registration.

The display means 20D is an example of a CRT or plasma display that can express characters and graphics. ``If you want something with color or high gradation, please substitute.'' is displayed, and ``The message to be created is on sale.'' is displayed.

On the other hand, the floor names and product names to be selected are displayed surrounded by two-dot chain lines.

When this screen appears, the cursor 20D1 (indicated by ↑) points to the floor name B1.

An LCB user said, ``Toys are currently on sale on the 3rd floor.''
Explain the operation when creating .

Currently, the selection target position is indicated by PL (1:J). Since the cursor is pointing to B1, the user presses the right arrow key [
) to move the cursor to the right and bring it to number 3, then press the registration key O and the ' floor becomes the third floor. The message display is ``Currently on sale on the 3rd floor: ``Second sale'', and the cursor 20D becomes horizontal (→) and points to one food item in the product name frame.

If you press the O key when the cursor points to Mochiya, it will display "Now 3".
There's a sale on toys on the floor.'' Press the key to exit this screen. In addition, if you have a request such as wanting to make a correction (press the Cokey, the first cursor position II (see Figure 5)
Return to the state pointing to Bl.

Note that the part 20D2 surrounded by the two-dot chain line in the product name is a sub-window (or sub-screen), and if you press 5 with the cursor pointing to 4. The structure is such that the furniture (not shown) and the following appear.

FIG. 6 shows an example of the hardware appearance of the UCB, a display example of a registered message for the display, and a monitor of the current display contents.

The input means 20S means that the current two keys of each key at the bottom of one screen 20D, which are five anonymous function keys, are pressed at the same time.

The registered display contents are displayed in the sub-screen SG.The display items displayed in the sub-screen SG are the information system [display contents such as D I F l b, their attributes, registration time, and record data of how often the display contents are used. When the displayed content is 8 to 10, the content of the next vertical function key appears.

On this screen, the date, day of the week, time of day, manufacturer name, and contact information (telephone number) and person in charge are displayed in the upper right corner.

Note that the leftmost function key among the keys becomes a mouth (not shown), allowing other attributes of the message to be displayed.

FIG. 7 shows the hierarchical structure of the UCB screen and also shows examples of specific screens connected to each board.

From the general menu screen M to its child menu screens M1 to M3
will be expanded to.

Work screen (starting with S, for example 81.1 in the lower left)
), UCB users' wishes can be realized.

In this example, the upper and lower rows to be expanded (also called nesting)
The number of stages is as small as 4, and the number of work screens is also small, about 10 at most, but in an actual machine, several to tens of times as many work screens as in this example are required, depending on the intended use.

Therefore, by using the search method mentioned below and quickly displaying the desired screen in an easy-to-understand manner, the device can be prevented from being out of date and used more frequently.

Figure 8 also shows a hierarchy in which the work screens 81 to 812 are classified into A categories (e.g. classified by operation object; developed from top to bottom in this figure) and eight categories (e.g. classified by operation content: developed from bottom to top in this figure). It is an η construction map.

AMxx represents the A classification name (or classification identification code),
It does not correspond one-to-one to the menu screen, but corresponds to one menu on the menu screen.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a UCB display screen showing a search procedure for a work screen and an explanation of its functions. Actual key operations and explanations are shown in FIG. 12.

The classification name AMI is selected in the 1st rubel of classification A in Figure 8,
AM11 to AM13 connected thereto are displayed as a menu on the main screen. A name with a subscript m, such as AMlm, is a name for screen display of a classification name AMI.

Item 4 does not branch to AMII to AM13, but by selecting 4, ND4 at the bottom left is displayed on the screen, and the upper (moves to menu AM m) and the lower is in this case (same as items 1 to 3), the same rank (older brother). ) (Not in this case) The display changes to the same rank (No.) (moves to menu AM2'm).

5. End indicates the end of the search.

The currently selected search method is displayed at the bottom left. The upper right sub-screen W2 shows the frequency of use (by user, by UCBlfi device, by elevator) on the work screen (SL"S7: see Figure 8) hanging from the current menu AMJ, rn.
The work screen names (such as S6.) with the highest number (collected from the cumulative total of all UCBs that have accessed the system) are displayed in descending order. (The frequency of use is shown in Table SDK in Figure 10.
(Refer to A I) When the user has narrowed down the desired work screen candidates through a hierarchical structure search (also known as classification A tree search or A menu search) on the main screen, the user can search for frequently used work screens with screen names. If the desired screen name) is found, the tree search can be stopped and the desired work screen can be reached immediately.

As shown by key operations in FIG. 12, cursor movement to the main screen and sub screen is Nα3. This can be easily done as shown in Nα6.

A menu of available search methods is shown on the sub-screen at the bottom right. Due to screen size constraints, menus 1 to 6 are displayed, but menus 7 and beyond can be displayed using the vertical scroll function.

A brief explanation of each search method is as follows: 1. Classification A tree search A hierarchical structure search based on classification A (based on rule A, such as classification by operation object), also called A menu search.

2. Classification B tree search A hierarchical structure search based on classification B (based on rule B, such as classification by operation content), also called B menu search.

3. Keyword search (or index search) Search based on keywords (technical terms, etc.) embedded inside that characterize the work screen (work content). Logical sum (OR) of multiple keywords.

A logical product (AND) search is also possible.

4. Scroll search Look at the screen names in order according to a predetermined rule such as Na order for both names.

5.-Search If the user can specify a screen from the time of delivery, or if the work screen Nα is known after using it more than once, directly specify the screen Nα (screen ID) and call the desired screen at once. . This is a. Other user registration.

It is possible to create a menu using the work screen name.

6. Scroll search with pointer When the approximate information of the desired work screen is available, for example, the approximate screen N
When α is known, a search is performed in which the pointer is moved to an appropriate screen Nα and the screen names are viewed in ascending or descending order from the pointer position.

7. Search based on frequency of use Search the work screens in descending order of frequency.

See sub-screen W2.

8. User-created tree search The user configures a tree separate from the tree prepared in advance by the system, and searches using that tree.

Editing can be done from the system tree (see Figure 13), or the user can construct the tree by connecting pointers.

9. Others (for example, user registration) (1) User registration includes searching by specifying the one-shot search menu described in 5.

(2) Usage proficiency (level of UCE3 usage: For example, are you a user who only uses a few menus?

UCB determines whether the user is a user who engages in extensive and high-level usage based on the results of data collection on usage status.

standard selection). Create and provide a suitable search method according to predetermined rules (not written).

(3) Usage period (elevator usage time: temporary use,
The search method changes depending on when the building has just opened, when the building is in full operation, when it is being remodeled, and the building's purpose (change of use). (Selection of search methods prepared in advance and reorganization based on predetermined rules) (4) Associative search (5) Heuristic search (6) AI (artificial intelligence applied search) (7) GOTO search (reference page method) ( 8) Reference search (using other IC cards, etc.) (9
) Others 10. Continuous Search When changing the search method during a search, continue the search using the previous search results.

11. Re-search When changing the search method during a search, search from the beginning using the newly selected search method.

12. Combination search Search by combining multiple search methods.

Note that the user can change the order in which the search menu is displayed on the screen, or can set an appropriate search method as the default.

Note that if you want to change the search method midway through, move the cursor to the sub-screen W3.

As for other search-related matters, when using UCB for the first time or after a while, a guidance screen is displayed that explains the concept of the search system, the search menus and their characteristics, and the relationship between search methods. Asking users to draw an image of the entire search system is effective in selecting a search method.

Further, when a particular search method is selected for the first time or after a long time, guidance regarding the search method is displayed and the user is asked to draw an image of the search method.

FIG. 10 shows tables used to search the work screen.

KENA and KENB as search tables.

It shows KENS.

KENA: Classification name of Class A. Consists of pointers (aP+ aC+ ae*ay) that connect the 9 classification names.

KENB: Same table as KENA with 8 classifications.

KENS: Work screen screen Nα9 Screen name 1 Class A pointer, Class B pointer.

Keyword ID for keyword search, It is composed of a reference screen Nα.

The above tables are used for tree searches, keyword searches, and reference page searches.

Table 5 that stores usage frequency learning results for each work screen
DKAI is used as shown in the sub-screen W2 in Figure 9, which is used for searches based on frequency of use.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the interrelationship of the work screen search tables shown in FIG. 10 and explains a mechanism for automatically creating a menu screen based on the classification name 9 work screen names.

The search table for the classification name AMxx is expressed as KENAxx1.For example, KENAzt is the classification name AM11m and the parent is A.
The MI eldest child (the leftmost child on the tree) has no S1 older brother (who is related to the same parent and is located to the left of himself on the tree) and
connected to the same parent and located to the right of you in the tree)
indicates that it is AMI2.

Next, a mechanism for automatically generating a menu screen using tree search will be described. The cursor is at 1. on the menu screen 20D. When pointing to AMl, register key 20 S
When 1 is pressed, AMlm is placed in the screen buffer 20Mt. Next, all children connected to the AMI are first
Mllm is pulled out and stored in the next position (■) then A
AM12m (■) at the MII pointer, then AMI2
AM13m (■) is pulled out and stored one after another at the second pointer.

Storage into the screen buffer ends when the th pointer becomes empty. The screen configuration program pH sequentially looks at the data stored in the screen buffer and selects the main screen menu line ■ line ~ in Figure 9.
■Edit the line, 4. Other branches, 5. Edit the end■
,■Display the line.

FIG. 13 is an example of a UCB display screen for creating a user tree. Here, we will introduce the classifications prepared by the system (A tree and B tree).
An example of creating a user tree from a tree) is shown below. The creation procedure is described below.

(1) In the A tree, leave the AMI side and separate it to the AMZ side.

(2) Separate AM13 and below as children of AMI, and
Connect AM21, which was a child of M2, to BMII, which was a child of BMI in the B tree.

(3) In order to prevent the work screen Sx from being duplicated (although it is okay if it is duplicated), make Sl a child of BMI 1 and separate it from AMII.Similarly, leave 89 as a child of BMII AM21
Separate from.

The user tree is now created. Note that key operations for adding and deleting branches are performed by specifying the parent and child as shown in FIG. 13, and then instructing deletion or addition.

FIG. 14(a) is an example of a hierarchical structure of classification by operation object. FIG. 14(b) is an example of a hierarchical structure of classification by operation content. If you check the work screen of the example according to this classification, you will see the following.

In Figure 5, the object to be operated is an information device.

The operation details are message settings.

In the first half of FIG. 6, the object to be operated is the UCB and the operation content is to monitor the contents of a registered message, and in the second half, the object to be operated is the information device and the operation content is to monitor the current display contents.

In the work screen 81.1 of Fig. 7, the operation target is an elevator.
The control device and operation contents are elevator status monitors.

In FIG. 9, the operation target is UCB, and the operation contents include menu selection.

In FIG. 13, the operation target is UCB, and the operation content is the setting of a hierarchical structure.

In FIG. 15, the operation target is an information device, and the operation contents are setting of display contents and setting of display conditions.

In FIG. 16, the operation target is an area sensor and the operation content is a monitor of a sensor detection screen.

In FIG. 17, the operation target is an information device and the operation content is setting of display conditions.

In FIG. 18, the operation target is an information device and the operation content is setting of display content.

In FIG. 19, the operation target is a voice guidance device and the operation content is the setting of voice guidance conditions.

In FIG. 20, the operation target is an information device, and the operation content is setting (selection) of display content.

In Figure 21, the object to be operated is a seismometer, the car control panel, and the operation content is a salutation 2 action instruction for the occurrence of an earthquake.

In FIG. 22, the object of operation is the group management control device, and the operation content is data logging of data such as traffic demand.

In FIG. 23, the object of operation is the group management control device, and the operation content is the setting of traffic demand data.

In Figure 24, the operation target is UCB and the operation content is elevator.
guidance based on the period in which it will be used, and the selection of appropriate screens. 1 and 2 of the breaking news at the bottom are action instructions,
3 is general information.

In FIG. 25, the operation target is the UCB and the information device, and the operation contents are setting (input) of the foreigner ratio and selection of display contents.

In FIG. 26, the operation target is UCB, and the operation contents are selection from questionnaire items and logging of questionnaire data.

As described above, both screens are classified into (a) and (b), respectively.

FIG. 15 shows an external view of the UCB hardware and an example of a work screen for setting message contents and display conditions. (See Figure 5 for display content settings, and Figure 17 for display condition settings.) For example, if Figure 15 and Figure 5 are prepared in the same UCB, when Figure 15 is searched, the same Display Figure 5 on the screen at the same time and see which one is better to use (
Questionnaire survey, see Figure 26), collect data on which screens are often used, extract conditions that are more likely to be used and conditions that are less likely to be used, and utilize them in creating new screens, or leave frequently used screens as standard. There are various usage effects such as

FIG. 16 is an example in which the detection screen of the area sensor (hall condition detector) is displayed on the UCB. The input means 2OS uses a type of joystick used in family computers, etc., and the stick is grasped with the hand (
(See Figure 17) The cursor function is achieved by moving it forward and backward and left and right, and the registration movement is achieved by pressing the top of the stick.

In this example, the screen grasped by the area sensor is displayed within the two-dot chain line on the left side, and the area sensor that is operating the arrangement of the landing area is shown within the two-dot chain line on the right side.

Based on the detection results, guidance regarding additional allocation is issued to UCB users.

FIG. 17 shows the information (D I F l b
This is an example of setting display conditions for (e.g.).

By indicating the number of setting items in advance, it is possible for the user to estimate the amount of work.

Display contents "The time (zone) etc. to be displayed are set as the display conditions for the rooftop beer garden in progress. Condition Nu
After 4, when you bring the cursor to the bottom position, attempting to lower the cursor further causes vertical scrolling, and N
α4 and later are displayed on the screen.

FIG. 18 is an external view of the UCB and an example of a message creation screen.

The input means 20S consists of numeric keys 0 to 9 in addition to four cursor functions and a registration key. Therefore, numbers can be entered directly without using the screen as shown in FIG. In this example, in order to input the characters ``Welcome'' as a message, ``SE'' is selected as the intersection of the -Y axis. As shown in this figure, displaying all 50 syllables at the same time would take up space, so one column or one row may be displayed at a time, and the display may be scrolled to the next row or column.

FIG. 19 is an example screen showing an external view of the UCB and setting of voice guidance conditions. The input means is a combination of cursor keys and registration keys. The cursor keys have the advantage of using four identical square keys with arrows on them.

In response to the content of the voice guidance, the volume, pitch (high: female voice to low: male voice), speed, etc. are specified here in continuous quantities.

The area within the two-dot chain line at the bottom advises that if there are any changes to the guidance content that are difficult to make in UCB, please contact the manufacturer.

FIG. 20 is a side view of the exterior of the UCB and an example screen showing editing of the display contents of the elevator display. A touch panel is used as the input means 20S.

The cursorm is pointing to ■■ because the direction of the elevator was inputted to the UCB via the touch panel as the content displayed on the display. That's what happens there.

All display contents are determined and OK. In this example, a touch panel is used as the input means 20S, so instead of moving a cursor, the user can move his finger to a desired position and directly specify a desired item.

FIG. 21 shows an external view of the UCB and an example of a screen when a control condition occurs. The input means 2O8 includes five keys (four cursors and one registered cursor) that match the arrangement of the fingers of one hand.

This screen is an example of an emergency, and unlike other aspects, it does not appear when a user searches, but is displayed when an emergency occurs. It displays earthquake warnings and the strength of the earthquake detected by the elevator system.

In case of an emergency, a buzzer is sounded as an alarm means 20A. As guidance, it instructs actions in response to the strength of the earthquake, shows how to reset the buzzer, and displays contact information in case of an abnormality.

FIG. 22 shows an example of displaying an external view of the UCB and data logging data in a predetermined format. In this example, there are 20 DB sub-screens. The intended use of UCBs is shown here to facilitate differentiation when a large number of UCBs are used simultaneously in the same elevator system or in the same building. In this example, the logging data shows traffic demand by direction for each time period for one day, multi-person boarding and alighting floors by direction, and average waiting time by direction. The guide drawn by the two-dot chain line in the upper right corner provides step-by-step guidance. This function is effective when spanning multiple screens.

A joystick is used as the input means 2O8, but the structure is such that it can fall toward the UCB main body when stored to reduce space and prevent the stick from being damaged by force majeure.

FIG. 23 shows an external view of the UCB and an example of a screen for inputting traffic demand data. As input means 203G, an external numeric keypad is connected to the UCB main body, in this case considering a decimal point, a cursor key, and a registration key unit.

The purpose of the building (in this case, hotel + tenant building) is determined by prior data (elevator - whether it is included in the elevator system or UCB side at the time of delivery, or selected and input by the user when starting to use UCB or when changing the building's purpose). It is assumed that there is

). The floor usage is extracted from the building usage and displayed as a menu on the sub-screen W4 (with vertical scrolling). The number of people on each floor depends on the purpose of the floor.

Set according to the number of guests, the turnover rate, the size of the banquet, the number of parties, and the time.
It is set based on the number of parking cars, etc. In the notes.

It mainly describes items related to transportation demand and transportation capacity.

This is for entering characters other than the numbers at the bottom right.

Set.

This indicates that the image will disappear when the registration key is pressed.

Also, at the bottom of the first screen, "For driving to the hotel, use the screen menu 213.
Please take a look. ” is an example of the reference page method (GOTO search).

This search method is also open to the user, and the user can specify the reference screen by himself/herself to smoothly use the system from now on. (Refer to the reference screen Nn (for users) of the table KENS on the work screen Sk in Figure 10) Figure 24 shows the exterior side entrance of the UCB and how to use the elevator system and how to use the UCB depending on the time of use of the elevator. These are example display screens showing an example of guidance and an example of breaking news.

Five keys 20Sl and an IC card input section 20Sz are provided as input means.

As guidance according to the period of use of the elevator (1. From temporary use to the end of elevator use [not shown on the main screen, but appears when scrolling vertically]), a menu for each period of use ■α (classification name and work screen name) and the IC card Na to which it belongs. In this example, the guidance is "-1 year has passed since delivery, 3 (normal use) is appropriate."

The sub-screen W4 at the bottom of the screen shows 1. Since the data collection memory is full, we are requesting that you insert an IC card and download the data. 2, due to a discrepancy between the clock on the elevator side and the clock on the UCB side, a recommendation was issued to check the clock. 3, they are advertising a newly released IC card. When you issue breaking news, a part of the screen becomes unusable, so it is better to display the news in a small size in advance and show the news content based on the user's key skills (after gaining consent). Preferable if the information is non-urgent.

FIG. 25 shows the exterior side entrance of the UCB and the side entrance for specifying whether the display content on the display is in Japanese or a foreign language by inputting the foreigner ratio.

A hemispherical input means 20S is used. The registration function is achieved by pressing the cursor function with a rolling motion.

The display screen also has 2 ODA main screens and 20 DB sub screens. VIP visitor information is displayed on the secondary screen.

If only the foreigner ratio is input from the UCB, selection of Japanese and English display contents and combination of Japanese and English (output alternately) can be automatically performed according to predetermined rules.

FIG. 26 is an example of a screen that asks users to input their impressions regarding the exterior side entrance of the UCB and the work of the UCB through a questionnaire.

This screen appears when the relevant work screen is used for the first time.

Here, we have adopted an automatic cursor movement function.As explained in the figure, when this function is selected, the cursor will automatically move at predetermined time intervals.
>1.3. Of course, when the registration key is pressed, the cursor points to the first item number of the next question item.

The record table ANKT of this questionnaire records the items shown in the lower right corner of Figure 26.

In the above description, the UCB screen has been explained as being divided into a menu screen and a work screen, but the configuration of the present invention does not change even if the menu screen and work screen are crowded on the same screen.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the relationship between a program and data to explain the relationship between the erasing/returning side, the screen memory, and the display.

To set the picture erasure condition, the picture erasure condition input program P27c is activated by the one-screen search program P27a, and the picture erasure condition is stored as a table T271 according to the user's input (operation of the input processing program P27b). Information gathering·
The internal processing table creation program P27d constantly monitors communication data (data from the elevator system 40), the internal state of the UCB, and inputs from the UCB, and stores data related to the blanking condition in the table T27z.

The picture erasing condition determination program P27e compares the picture erasing condition 271 with the picture erasing condition related table 27z, and if the picture erasing condition is satisfied, starts the picture erasing action program P27f and executes U.
Take action such as issuing a recommendation to remove images from the CB screen. At the same time, the erasure determination program P27g is also activated. This program P27g checks whether or not there is a specified input in table T273.
If it is determined that the image is to be erased, the erasing flag T274 is turned on, and the final screen Nα at the time of image erasing is stored in T275.

Screen memory data processing program P27h and screen memory rewriting program P27! jointly, the final screen Nα
(During image output, image output screen NQ) is created based on related communication data, UCB internal data, and UCB input card data, and screen memory T278 for UCB display device is created.
Write regardless of whether the image is deleted or displayed.

On the other hand, the image output (or return side) determination program P27J monitors the establishment of the image output condition T277 while the image erasure flag is ON, and when the condition is satisfied, starts the image output determination program P27k, and when the image output is determined, the final screen N [LT274 This is notified to the screen memory data processing program P27h, and the same menu screen as when the screen was turned off is displayed on the UCB display 20D.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention, since the input means has a simple function of registering a cursor function, even an inexperienced user of UCB can easily use it. Since the input means and the screen are linked together, it is possible to perform a variety of highly functional inputs, so it is effective enough to be used even by experts.

Hierarchical search by operation object, hierarchical search by operation content, search based on frequency of use, etc. are used to search for the desired work screen, which has the effect of quickly obtaining the desired screen according to the user's request. be.

Additionally, the UCB screen has the effect of making it easier to perform various tasks.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 shows a personalized terminal device (UC) for elevators according to the present invention.
B) Usage example, explanatory diagram of usage location, Figure 2 is an overall diagram showing the relationship between the elevator system and UCB, Figure 3 is UC
FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram showing the hardware configuration of B, and FIG.
A series of operation explanatory diagrams showing the exchange of CB, Figure 5 is U.
An example diagram of the CB's hard exterior side entrance and message creation screen,
Fig. 6 shows an example of the UCB's hardware appearance and a display example of a registered message for the display, and shows an example of the current display contents on a monitor. Figure 8 is a hierarchical structure diagram based on A classification (for example, operation target classification: explained from top to bottom), 8 classifications (for example, classification by operation content: explained from bottom to top),
Fig. 9 is an example of the U'CB display screen and a function explanatory diagram showing the work screen search procedure, and Fig. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the table used to search the work screen (classification name 2 shows the parent-child sibling relationship of the work screen name. pointer, keyword search keyword, and frequency of use learning table), Figure 11 is a mutual relationship diagram of the work screen search table in Figure 10, and an explanatory diagram of automatic creation of a menu screen based on the classification name 9 work screen name. Figure 12 is an explanatory diagram of key operations for the work screen detection procedure in Figure 9, and Figure 13 is a classification diagram prepared by the system (hierarchical structure: A tree, B tree here).
An example of a screen and an explanatory diagram of key operations for creating a user menu (user tree) from a tree), Fig. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the hierarchical structure side entrance and the affiliation of the screen embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 15 is an illustration of the UCB Figure 16 shows an example of the hardware exterior side view, message content, and setting screen for display conditions. Figure 17 is UCB
External appearance example diagram An example screen diagram showing display condition settings for side entrance information. Figure 18 is an example of the UCB external appearance and an example of the side opening message creation screen (
Figure 19 is an example of a screen showing the UCB exterior side entrance and settings for voice guidance conditions. Figure 20 is the UCB exterior side entrance and elevator - editing display content on the display. Fig. 21 is an example screen showing the exterior side entrance of UCB, the occurrence of an air traffic control situation, guidance on what to do at that time, and contact information in case of an emergency, and an explanatory drawing showing the operation of the alarm device, Fig. 22 The figure shows an example of a screen showing the exterior side entrance of UCB (with sub-screen) and data logging data in a specified format. Figure 23 shows an example of a screen showing the exterior side entrance of UCB (with numeric keypad connected externally) and traffic demand manpower. Figure 24 is U
An example showing guidance on how to use the exterior side entrance of CB and the elevator according to the usage period, as well as a diagram showing breaking news. Figure 25 shows the exterior side entrance of UCB (with a second screen) and input and display of foreigner ratio An example of the display screen for changing the contents, Figure 26 is U
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Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A multifunctional elevator operation terminal device that can be connected to an elevator system and can exchange data with the elevator system, which comprises an input means, a display means, and a communication means with the elevator system; A personalization terminal for an elevator, comprising a control means for controlling them, and display contents are developed in a hierarchical structure according to a predetermined rule in response to commands from the elevator system or input from the input means. Device. 2. A personalization terminal device for an elevator, characterized in that the input means according to claim 1 has an easy-to-operate structure consisting of only a cursor function and a registration function. 3. A personalized terminal device for an elevator, characterized in that the hierarchical structure described in claim 1 is provided with at least a search by operation object and a search by operation content. 4. A personalized terminal device for an elevator, characterized in that it is configured so that a message can be inputted from the input means according to claim 1, and the message is efficiently created by a combination and substitution method. 5. A personalization terminal device for an elevator, characterized in that display contents and display control conditions of a display of an elevator system are inputted from the input means according to claim 1. 6. A personalization terminal device for an elevator, characterized in that voice guidance conditions for the elevator system are inputted from the input means according to claim 1. 7. A personalization terminal device for an elevator, characterized in that the input means according to claim 1 allows combinations of prepared patterns and partial corrections to the display contents of the display of the elevator system. 8. The display means according to claim 1 is capable of displaying messages and screens registered to be displayed on the display of the elevator system, and monitoring the contents currently displayed on the display of the elevator system. A personalized terminal device for elevators, which is characterized by: 9. A personalized terminal device for an elevator, characterized in that the display means according to claim 1 displays contact information in case of an emergency. 10. A personalized terminal device for an elevator, wherein the display means according to claim 1 provides guidance on actions to be taken in an emergency. 11. It is possible to set the image erasing conditions and restoration conditions of the display means as described in claim 1 through the input means, and also has a storage device for the screen, so that the contents of the storage device can be updated to the latest even while the image is erased. Characteristic personalized terminal device for elevators. 12. The display means for erasing and reproducing images as set forth in claim 1 has a storage means, and the image reproducing (or at the time of power restoration) is configured with the same menu screen as at the time of preliminary erasing. A personalized terminal device for elevators featuring: 13. Personalization for an elevator, characterized in that the terminal device according to claim 1 has a built-in storage device, is configured to perform data logging, and displays the data logging contents in a desired format using a display means. Terminal device. 14. A personalized terminal device for an elevator, characterized in that data related to traffic demand, such as a predicted traffic demand value, is inputted from the input means according to claim 1. 15. The terminal device according to claim 1 is a personalized terminal device for an elevator, characterized in that it provides guidance on how to use the elevator system depending on when the elevator system is used. 16. The terminal device according to claim 1 inputs the ratio of foreigners using the input means, and automatically selects whether the display content of the elevator system is in Japanese or in a foreign language accordingly. Characteristic personalized terminal device for elevators. 17. An elevator for an elevator, characterized in that when the time of the clock means provided in the terminal device according to claim 1 differs from the time of the elevator system clock, a recommendation to check the clock is issued on the display of the terminal device. Personalized terminal device. 18. In the device for logging elevator usage information as data logging data and displaying traffic demand in a predetermined display format as described in claim 13, by normalizing the unit, the size of the building can be An individualized terminal device for elevators, which is characterized by mutual comparison regardless of elevator equipment. 19. A personalized terminal device for an elevator, characterized in that the terminal device according to claim 1 stores at least usage information such as usage frequency and usage interval corresponding to each of a plurality of screens. 20. The terminal device according to claim 19 is a personalized terminal device for an elevator, characterized in that the frequently used screen is configured to be easily displayed. 21. A personalized terminal device for an elevator, characterized in that the hierarchical structure according to claim 1 is displayed on a display means, and the hierarchical structure can be arbitrarily changed by an input means. 22. In the device for collecting the frequency of use for each screen as described in claim 19, the frequency of use itself and information based on the frequency of use are displayed on a display means, and the user's opinion based on the information is inputted from an input means. This personalization terminal device for an elevator is characterized in that it stores the opinions in a storage means and automatically reconfigures the hierarchical structure of a screen menu according to predetermined rules based on the opinions. 23. A personalization terminal device for an elevator having a plurality of screens according to claim 1, characterized in that a plurality of similar screens are prepared and the frequency of use for each side is collected.