WO2024218831A1 - Elevator information-providing device and elevator information-providing method - Google Patents

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an elevator information-providing device which is easy for a user to use.　The present invention is provided with: a building data acquisition unit (10) that acquires building data; a specification data acquisition unit (11) that acquires a plurality of pieces of specification data which are required for an elevator to be installed in the building; and an auxiliary unit (12) that aids specification data input when the building data affects at least one piece of the specification data, when one piece of the specification data affects at least one other piece of specification data, or when one piece of the specification data affects the design of the building.

Description

Elevator information providing device and elevator information providing method

The present invention relates to an elevator information providing device and an elevator information providing method.

The architectural designer who places the order for the elevator uses the elevator information providing device to obtain information about the elevator and order the elevator that meets his or her requirements.

Architectural designers input the building's purpose, the number of floors, the estimated population per floor, and the elevator's required specifications into the elevator information providing device, and then order the elevator. (For example, Patent Document 1)

JP 2002-230253 A

This type of elevator information device was not easy to use for users of the elevator information device, such as architectural designers. This is because users had to check various documents and regulations while inputting data, and they would continue their review without noticing inconsistencies in the data they had entered.

The present invention was made to solve the problems described above, and aims to provide an elevator information providing device that is easy for users to use.

The elevator information providing device of the present invention includes a building data acquisition unit that acquires building data, a specification data acquisition unit that acquires multiple pieces of specification data required for an elevator to be installed in a building, and an assistance unit that assists in inputting specification data in any one of the following cases: when the building data affects at least one piece of specification data, when one piece of specification data affects at least one other piece of specification data, or when one piece of specification data affects the design of the building.

The elevator information providing device of the present invention is easy for users to use because the assistance unit assists in inputting specification data in any one of the following cases: when building data affects at least one piece of specification data, when one piece of specification data affects at least one other piece of specification data, or when one piece of specification data affects the design of the building.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an application example of the elevator information providing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a configuration diagram of an elevator information providing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a website created by the elevator information providing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram for explaining an auxiliary unit. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a website created by the elevator information providing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram for explaining an auxiliary unit. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a website created by the elevator information providing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram for explaining an auxiliary unit. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a website created by the elevator information providing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram for explaining an auxiliary unit. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a website created by the elevator information providing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram for explaining an auxiliary unit. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a website created by the elevator information providing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram for explaining an auxiliary unit. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a website created by the elevator information providing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram for explaining an auxiliary unit. 4 is a flowchart showing an elevator information providing method using the elevator information providing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram of an elevator information providing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a website created by an elevator information providing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram for explaining an auxiliary unit.

Embodiment 1.
First, an application example of the elevator information device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. The elevator information device 100 according to the present embodiment assumes that the user is an architectural designer, but the user is not limited to this and may be anyone who is considering purchasing or ordering an elevator. In the present invention, when the term "user" is used, it refers to a user of the elevator information device 100 who is considering purchasing or ordering an elevator, and an elevator user is referred to as a passenger.

The elevator information device 100 according to this embodiment constitutes part of a website that provides elevator information. In other words, users of the elevator information device 100 are users of the website created by the elevator information device 100. The website created by the elevator information device 100 provides elevator information when a user inputs data on the building in which the elevator is to be installed and the specification data required for the elevator.

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an application example of the elevator information providing device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The elevator information providing device 100 according to this embodiment provides elevator information to a user via a server 102 and an Internet line 103. FIG. 1 will be explained along with the flow of data. As shown in FIG. 1, a user's personal computer 104 is connected to a server 102 via an Internet line 103. Building data and specification data required for an elevator input by the user to the personal computer 104 are input to the elevator information providing device 100 through the server 102. The elevator information providing device 100 uses the input data to select an elevator that meets the user's requirements from the storage device 101 and outputs data on the information on that elevator. The data output from the elevator information providing device 100 is input to the user's personal computer 104 through the server 102 and displayed on a display device possessed by the personal computer 104.

Next, the configuration of the elevator information providing device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the elevator information providing device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the elevator information providing device 100 according to this embodiment includes a building data acquiring unit 10 that acquires building data, a specification data acquiring unit 11 that acquires multiple specification data required for an elevator to be installed in the building, an assisting unit 12 that assists in inputting the specification data, and a selecting unit 13 that selects from the storage device 101 an elevator suitable for installation in the building from the multiple elevators.

The building data acquisition unit 10 acquires, via the server 102, building data that a user of the elevator information device 100 has input into the user's personal computer 104. For example, if the user is an architectural designer who is about to build a building, the user inputs data about the building to be built into the personal computer 104. The data about the building to be built that has been input into the personal computer 104 is acquired by the building data acquisition unit 10 of the elevator information device 100 via the server 102. The building data acquisition unit 10 outputs the acquired building data to the assistance unit 12 and the selection unit 13.

The building data includes, for example, data on the area where the building will be constructed, data on the type of building, data on the number of floors in the building, data on the number of people using the elevator, data on the size of the building, data on whether the building requires welfare measures, etc. The website created by the elevator information providing device 100 has fields for inputting the area where the building will be constructed, data on the type of building, data on the number of floors in the building, data on the number of people using the elevator, data on the size of the building, data on whether the building requires welfare measures, etc., and the building data acquisition unit 10 acquires the data entered in these fields.

The specification data acquisition unit 11 acquires multiple pieces of specification data required for an elevator to be installed in a building, which are data entered by a user of the elevator information device 100 into the user's personal computer 104. The specification data includes, for example, data related to functions, data related to welfare support, data related to landing design, and data related to car design. The specification data acquisition unit 11 outputs the acquired specification data to the assistance unit 12 and the selection unit 13.

The auxiliary unit 12 assists in the input of specification data in any one of the following cases: when building data affects at least one piece of specification data, when one piece of specification data affects at least one other piece of specification data, or when one piece of specification data affects the building design. The auxiliary unit 12 assists the user in the input work when the building data or elevator specification data input by the user to the personal computer 104 affects data to be input, other data already input, or the building design. The user refers to the assistance from the auxiliary unit 12 to consider the content of the data to be input or to consider changes to data already input. Referring to the assistance from the auxiliary unit 12, the data newly input or changed by the user is acquired by the building data acquisition unit 10 or the specification data acquisition unit 11. A detailed explanation of the auxiliary unit 12 will be given later.

The selection unit 13 selects an elevator suitable for installation in a building from the multiple elevators stored in the storage device 101, and provides information about the selected elevator to the user. When selecting an elevator, the selection unit 13 uses the building data acquired by the building data acquisition unit 10 and the specification data acquired by the specification data acquisition unit 11. The building data and specification data used by the selection unit 13 include data input by the user with reference to assistance from the assistance unit 12.

In this embodiment, the method by which the selection unit 13 selects an elevator from the storage device 101 is not particularly limited. For example, the selection unit 13 first acquires from the storage device 101 a trained model for inferring an elevator suitable for installation in a building from building data. The selection unit 13 then inputs the building data acquired by the building data acquisition unit 10 into the trained model, infers an elevator suitable for installation in the building, and selects multiple candidates. The specification data acquisition unit 11 acquires the specification data required for the candidates, and the selection unit 13 uses the acquired specification data to select an elevator suitable for installation in the building from the multiple candidates.

In addition, the building data and the data on the specifications required for the elevator may be used simultaneously to select an elevator suitable for installation in the building from among multiple elevators stored in the storage device 101.

In this embodiment, the selection unit 13 may select one type of elevator, or two or more types. When the selection unit 13 selects one type of elevator, the selection unit 13 selects the elevator that is most suitable for installation in a building. When the selection unit 13 selects two or more types of elevators, the selection unit 13 may assign a recommendation order to elevators suitable for installation in a building and select them, or may select them without assigning a recommendation order. When the selection unit 13 selects elevators suitable for installation in a building and assigns a recommendation order to them, the selection unit 13 outputs which elevator was selected together with the recommendation order. When the selection unit 13 infers that elevators suitable for installation in a building are not assigned a recommendation order, it outputs only which elevator was selected.

Furthermore, the method by which the selection unit 13 selects an elevator suitable for installation in a building may include a method in which the selection unit 13 presents multiple elevators to the user and the user selects one of them. For example, the selection unit 13 acquires from the storage device 101 a trained model for inferring an elevator suitable for installation in a building from building data. The selection unit 13 then inputs the building data acquired by the building data acquisition unit 10 into the trained model, infers an elevator suitable for installation in the building, selects multiple candidates, and presents them to the user. The method may also include a method in which the user selects any number of candidates from the multiple candidates to narrow down the options. Note that, as long as the selection unit 13 can select an elevator suitable for installation in a building from multiple elevators, the number of building data acquired by the building data acquisition unit 10 is not particularly limited.

The auxiliary unit 12 of the elevator information providing device 100 according to this embodiment will be described in detail. The auxiliary unit 12 of the elevator information providing device 100 according to this embodiment assists in the input of specification data when any one of the following three cases occurs: when the building data affects at least one piece of specification data, when one piece of specification data affects at least one other piece of specification data, and when one piece of specification data affects the design of the building. First, we will explain in what cases the auxiliary unit 12 assists in the input of specification data.

First, the assistance unit 12 assists in the input of specification data when the building data affects at least one of the specification data. For example, depending on the data on the area where the building is to be constructed, which is the building data, it may be necessary to install specific equipment due to regulations. In other words, since the data on the area where the building is to be constructed, which is the building data, affects whether or not specific equipment, which is one of the specification data, is to be installed, the assistance unit 12 assists in the input of whether or not specific equipment, which is one of the specification data, is to be installed.

For example, depending on the data on the number of people using an elevator, which is building data, regulations may require that the type of fire protection equipment, which is one of the specification data, be a specific one. In other words, since the data on the number of people using an elevator, which is building data, affects the selection of the type of fire protection equipment, which is one of the specification data, the assistance unit 12 assists in inputting the type of fire protection equipment, which is one of the specification data.

For example, depending on the data on the area where the building is to be constructed, which is the building data, it may be necessary by law that the elevator to be installed be welfare-compatible, and therefore it may not be possible to select a non-welfare compatible control panel. In other words, the data on the area where the building is to be constructed, which is the building data, affects the selection of the type of control panel, which is one of the specification data, so the assistance unit 12 assists in the input of the type of control panel, which is one of the specification data.

For example, depending on the building data, such as whether or not the building needs welfare support, the number of elevator occupants, which is one of the specification data, may need to be set to a certain number or more. In other words, the building data, such as whether or not the building needs welfare support, affects the selection of the number of elevator occupants, which is one of the specification data, so the assistance unit 12 assists in inputting the number of elevator occupants, which is one of the specification data.

Secondly, the auxiliary unit 12 assists in the input of specification data when one piece of specification data affects at least one other piece of specification data. For example, if the presence or absence of fire protection equipment, which is one piece of specification data related to function, is set to "present," then by law glass cannot be selected as the material for the car doors or walls, which is one piece of specification data related to the car design. In other words, the presence or absence of fire protection equipment, which is one piece of specification data, affects the selection of the material for the car doors and walls, which is another piece of specification data, so the auxiliary unit 12 assists in the input of the material for the car doors and walls, which is one piece of specification data.

For example, if the presence or absence of a kick plate, which is one of the specification data related to the car design, is determined to be present, there is a high possibility that not only regular passengers but also baggage-carrying trolleys and wheelchairs will ride in the elevator, and therefore the installation of an opening/extending device, which is one of the specification data related to functionality, is recommended. In other words, the presence or absence of a kick plate, which is one of the specification data, affects the presence or absence of an opening/extending device, which is another piece of specification data, so the assistance unit 12 assists in inputting the presence or absence of an opening/extending device, which is one of the specification data.

Thirdly, the auxiliary unit 12 assists in the input of specification data when a piece of specification data affects the design of the building. For example, if the presence or absence of a cargo room, which is one piece of specification data related to function, is set to "yes," the size of the elevator will be large, and it may be necessary to reconsider the building's blueprints. In other words, since the presence or absence of a cargo room, which is one piece of specification data, affects the design of the building, the auxiliary unit 12 assists in the input of the presence or absence of a cargo room, which is one piece of specification data.

For example, if the presence or absence of fire protection equipment, which is one of the specification data, is set to "no," then by law fire protection equipment must be installed in the building, not in the elevator. In other words, the presence or absence of fire protection equipment, which is one of the specification data, affects the presence or absence of fire protection equipment in the building, so the assistance unit 12 assists in inputting the presence or absence of fire protection equipment, which is one of the specification data.

Next, we will explain how the auxiliary unit 12 assists in the input of specification data. Figures 3 to 9 are diagrams showing an example of a website created by the elevator information providing device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and are diagrams for explaining the auxiliary unit 12. The auxiliary unit 12 assists in the input of specification data by suggesting specification data suitable for installation in a building, by restricting the input of specification data, displaying data recommended for input of specification data, displaying information related to the design of the building, and displaying information related to auxiliary input.

First, how a user inputs data into a website created by the elevator information providing device 100 according to this embodiment will be explained using the input of building data as an example. A website such as that shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the user's personal computer 104. When inputting building data, the user selects the appropriate item from a drop-down list, or a selection menu, as shown in the area X surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 3. The drop-down list shown in the area X surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 3 displays BBB and CCC as options, and the user can select BBB or CCC.

In area Y enclosed by a dashed line in FIG. 3, the result of selecting Prefecture A and City A from a drop-down list, or so-called selection menu, as the data for the area where the building will be constructed for the item Construction Site is shown. The method by which the user inputs the building data is not limited to selecting from a drop-down list. For example, as shown in area Z enclosed by a dashed line in FIG. 3, the characters DDD may be directly entered into the input field. Note that the data for the area where the building will be constructed is, for example, the name of the prefecture or city, town, or village, but if the elevator information providing device 100 according to this embodiment is used outside Japan, the way in which the areas are divided is appropriately changed to the way local governments are divided in that country.

Next, using an example of the auxiliary unit 12 assisting in the input of specification data when the building data affects at least one piece of specification data, the auxiliary unit 12 restricting the input of specification data as an input assistance will be described with reference to Figs. 4 and 5. A website such as that shown in Fig. 4 is displayed on the user's personal computer 104. Here, it is assumed that data on the area in which the building is to be constructed, which is data on the building, affects at least one piece of specification data and that there is specification data that is uniquely determined among the specification data. For example, this would be the case where specific equipment must be installed depending on the area in which the building is to be constructed.

In this case, the auxiliary unit 12 restricts the input of specification data. There are several ways to restrict input. When the content of the affected specification data is uniquely determined, the uniquely determined content is reflected in the input field, as shown in the area P surrounded by a dotted line in Figure 4, and it is not possible to select from a drop-down list or enter it directly. In addition, when the content of the affected specification data is uniquely determined, there is no need for the user to consider or select, so it is also possible not to display the uniquely determined input field.

The auxiliary unit 12 also displays information regarding the input restrictions on the specification data, as shown in area Q surrounded by a dashed line in Figure 4. For example, if this input restriction is due to a regulation related to City A in Prefecture A, where the building entered in Figure 3 is to be constructed, the information is displayed as text to inform the user, as shown in area Q surrounded by a dashed line in Figure 4. The information regarding the input restrictions on the specification data is not limited to text explaining the reason for the input restriction, as long as it allows the user to understand why the input is restricted.

Another way of restricting input is to reduce the options available in a drop-down list. Suppose that the input data for the building, which is the data for the area in which the building is to be constructed, affects at least one of the specification data, limiting the selection of specification data. For example, this applies when a non-welfare compatible control panel cannot be selected depending on the area in which the building is to be constructed. How to restrict input in this case will be explained using Figure 5. Here, suppose that the non-welfare compatible control panel is pattern G, and the welfare compatible control panels are patterns H and I. If a non-welfare compatible control panel cannot be selected, the auxiliary unit 12 does not display pattern G in the drop-down list, but displays only patterns H and I, as shown in the area N surrounded by a dotted line in Figure 5.

The auxiliary unit 12 also displays information regarding the input restrictions on the specification data, as shown in area M surrounded by a dashed line in Figure 5. For example, if this input restriction is due to a regulation related to City A in Prefecture A, where the building entered in Figure 3 is to be constructed, the information is displayed as text to inform the user, as shown in area M surrounded by a dashed line in Figure 5. The information regarding the input restrictions on the specification data is not limited to text explaining the reason for the input restriction, as long as it allows the user to understand why the input is restricted. Furthermore, restricted items may be highlighted or have a different background color from the other options to make them stand out.

The explanation has been given above about the auxiliary unit 12 restricting the input of specification data as input assistance for specification data, using as an example the auxiliary unit 12 assisting in the input of specification data when building data affects at least one piece of specification data. However, even when the auxiliary unit 12 assists in the input of specification data when one piece of specification data affects at least one other piece of specification data, the input of specification data is restricted as input assistance for specification data. For example, this corresponds to a case where glass cannot be selected as the material for the car doors or walls depending on the presence or absence of fire prevention equipment. The auxiliary unit 12 restricts the input of materials for the car doors and walls as input assistance for specification data, preventing the user from selecting glass.

Other specific examples of cases in which the auxiliary unit 12 restricts the input of specification data as an input assistance for specification data include cases in which a certain type of fire prevention equipment must be used depending on data on the number of people using an elevator, or cases in which the number of occupants of an elevator must be a certain number or more depending on data on whether or not a welfare facility is required in a building.

In addition, when there are two or more elevators installed in a building and the data on the building affects at least one of the specification data, and it is sufficient that the specification data of any one of the affected elevators corresponds to that effect, the assistance unit 12 only needs to assist in the input of the specification data of any one of the elevators. For example, when there are two or more elevators installed in a building and the data on the area in which the building is to be constructed, which is the data on the building, affects the selection of the type of control panel, which is one of the specification data, and a welfare-compatible control panel must be selected, it is sufficient that a welfare-compatible control panel is selected in the specification data of any one of the elevators, so the assistance unit 12 only needs to assist in the input of the specification data of any one of the elevators.

The auxiliary unit 12 restricts the input of specification data as input assistance for specification data when the affected specification data contains data that cannot be entered. For example, when building data affects at least one piece of specification data, the auxiliary unit 12 restricts the input of specification data as input assistance for specification data when the affected specification data contains data that cannot be entered, and entering data that cannot be entered into the affected specification data would cause a contradiction with the building data. When one piece of specification data affects at least one other piece of specification data, the auxiliary unit 12 restricts the input of specification data as input assistance for specification data when the affected specification data contains data that cannot be entered, and entering data that cannot be entered into the affected specification data would cause a contradiction with the specification data already entered.

In particular, when data of a building that is difficult to change the schedule for affects at least one of the specification data, it is preferable for the assistance unit 12 to assist in the input of the specification data by restricting the input of the specification data. For example, when the building data includes data on the area in which the building is to be constructed, and the data on the area in which the building is to be constructed affects one of the specification data, it is preferable for the assistance unit 12 to restrict the input of the specification data.

Next, the display of data recommended for input of specification data by the auxiliary unit 12 as input assistance for specification data will be described with reference to Figs. 6 and 7, taking as an example the case where the auxiliary unit 12 assists in input of specification data when one piece of specification data affects at least one of the other specification data. The auxiliary unit 12 assists in input of specification data when one piece of specification data affects at least one of the other specification data, and this includes a pattern where the auxiliary unit 12 assists in input of the specification data on the affected side, and a pattern where the auxiliary unit 12 assists in input of the specification data on the affecting side. First, the display of data recommended for input of specification data by the auxiliary unit 12 as input assistance for the specification data on the affected side when one piece of specification data affects at least one of the other specification data will be described. For example, this corresponds to a case where the installation of an opening extension device is recommended depending on the presence or absence of a kick plate.

In this case, the assistance unit 12 displays data recommended for inputting specification data as assistance for inputting specification data. There are several ways to display the data recommended for input. First, as shown in the area T surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 6, one method is to display the data recommended for inputting specification data by highlighting one of the options in the drop-down list or by making the background color different from the other options to make the option recommended for input stand out. Another method is to change the order of the options in the drop-down list and display the data recommended for input at the top. Another method of displaying the data recommended for input is to display the data recommended for input by displaying a sentence explaining the contents recommended for input, as shown in the area U surrounded by a dashed line in FIG. 6.

Next, we will explain how the auxiliary unit 12 displays recommended data for input of specification data as assistance for input of the influencing specification data when one piece of specification data affects at least one other piece of specification data. Here again, we will explain an example in which the installation of an opening extension device is recommended depending on the presence or absence of a kick plate. When assisting in input of the influencing specification data, as shown in the area V surrounded by a dotted line in Figure 7, the data recommended for input is displayed by displaying information indicating what is recommended for the affected specification data when the influencing specification data is input.

Next, FIG. 8 will be used to explain how the auxiliary unit 12 displays information about the design of a building as assistance in inputting specification data when a piece of specification data affects the design of a building. Here, it is assumed that a piece of specification data affects the design of a building, and there is a possibility that either the affecting specification data or the design of the building will have to be reconsidered. For example, this would be the case where the blueprints of a building may have to be reconsidered depending on whether or not there is a cargo hold.

In this case, the auxiliary unit 12 displays information about the building design to assist in inputting specification data. As shown in the area W surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 8, when specification data that affects the building design is input, information about the building design is displayed. Specifically, when the presence or absence of a cargo room, which is one of the specification data related to function, is determined to be "yes," a sentence explaining that the building's blueprints may need to be reconsidered is displayed as information about the building design. Another specific example of a case in which the auxiliary unit 12 displays information about the building design to assist in inputting specification data is when fire protection equipment must be installed in the building depending on whether or not the elevator has fire protection equipment.

Another method for the assistance unit 12 to assist in the input of specification data may be to simply display information related to the input to be assisted. For example, as shown in area K surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 9, the input of specification data may not be restricted, but may be assisted by displaying information suggesting specification data for an elevator suitable for installation in a building.

Next, a method for providing elevator information using the elevator information providing device 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a method for providing elevator information using the elevator information providing device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 10, the method for providing elevator information using the elevator information providing device 100 includes a building data acquisition step S1 for acquiring building data, a specification data acquisition step S2 for acquiring multiple specification data required for an elevator to be installed in the building, an assistance step S3 for assisting in input of the specification data, a selection step S4 for selecting an elevator suitable for installation in the building from the multiple elevators, a provision step S5 for providing a user with information about the selected elevator, and a display step S6 for displaying the provided information about the elevator on the user's personal computer 104.

The building data acquisition step S1 is a step for acquiring building data. In the building data acquisition step S1, the building data acquisition unit 10 acquires, via the server 102, building data that has been input to the personal computer 104 by a user of the elevator information providing device 100. The building data acquisition unit 10 then outputs the acquired building data to the support unit 12 and the selection unit 13. In the elevator information providing method using the elevator information providing device 100 in this embodiment, after completing the building data acquisition step S1, the method proceeds to the specification data acquisition step S2.

The specification data acquisition step S2 is a step for acquiring multiple pieces of specification data required for the elevator to be installed in the building. In the specification data acquisition step S2, the specification data acquisition unit 11 acquires, via the server 102, the specification data required for the elevator that was entered into the personal computer 104 by the user of the elevator information providing device 100. The specification data acquisition unit 11 then outputs the acquired specification data to the assistance unit 12 and the selection unit 13. In the elevator information providing method using the elevator information providing device 100 in this embodiment, after completing the specification data acquisition step S2, the method proceeds to the assistance step S3.

Assistance step S3 is a step for assisting the input of specification data in any one of the following cases: when the building data affects one of the specification data, when one of the specification data affects other specification data, or when one of the specification data affects the design of the building. In assistance step S3, the assistance unit 12 assists the input of specification data in any one of the following cases: when the building data affects at least one of the specification data, when one of the specification data affects at least one of the other specification data, or when one of the specification data affects the design of the building.

In this embodiment, the elevator information providing method using the elevator information providing device 100 proceeds to selection step S4 after completing auxiliary step S3. However, the user may refer to the assistance provided by the assistance unit 12 to consider and enter the contents of the data to be entered, or consider and re-enter changes to data that has already been entered, so there are cases where the steps from building data acquisition step S1 to assistance step S3 are repeated before proceeding to selection step S4, and cases where the specification data acquisition step S2 and assistance step S3 are repeated before proceeding to selection step S4.

The selection step S4 is a step of selecting an elevator suitable for installation in a building from among the multiple elevators. In the selection step S4, the selection unit 13 uses the building data acquired in the building data acquisition step S1 and the specification data acquired in the specification data acquisition step S2 to select an elevator suitable for installation in a building from among the multiple elevators stored in the storage device 101. As described above, in this embodiment, the method by which the selection unit 11 selects an elevator is not particularly limited. In the elevator information provision method using the elevator information provision device 100 in this embodiment, after the selection step S4 is completed, the method proceeds to provision step S5.

The provision step S5 is a step in which information about the selected elevator is provided to the user. In the provision step S4, the server 102 provides the data about the elevator selected by the selection unit 13 to the user via the Internet line 103. That is, in the provision step S4, the information about the elevator output from the elevator information providing device 100 is provided to the user via the server 102 and the Internet line 103. In the elevator information providing method using the elevator information providing device 100 in this embodiment, after the provision step S5 is completed, the method proceeds to the display step S6.

The display step S6 is a step in which the provided information about the elevator is displayed on the user's personal computer 104. In the display step S6, the user's personal computer 104 displays the information about the elevator provided from the server 102 via the Internet line 103.

The information about the elevator selected by the selection unit 13 is displayed on the personal computer 104, allowing the user to obtain elevator information that meets his or her requirements. The elevator information providing method using the elevator information providing device 100 in this embodiment ends when the display step S6 is completed.

As described above, the elevator information providing device 100 according to this embodiment is easy for users to use. This is because the assistance unit 12 assists in the input of specification data in any one of the following cases: when building data affects at least one piece of specification data, when one piece of specification data affects at least one other piece of specification data, or when one piece of specification data affects the design of the building.

The elevator information device 100 according to this embodiment also prevents users from inputting incorrect specification data. This is because the auxiliary unit 12 restricts the input of specification data when building data affects at least one piece of specification data, or when one piece of specification data affects at least one other piece of specification data. In other words, the elevator information device 100 according to this embodiment can prevent data that cannot be input into the affected specification data from being input, causing a contradiction with the building data, or data that cannot be input into the affected specification data from being input, causing a contradiction with specification data that has already been input.

In addition, the elevator information providing device 100 according to this embodiment is even easier for users to use because the auxiliary unit 12 displays information regarding input restrictions on the specification data. This is because the user can understand why input is restricted.

In addition, the elevator information providing device 100 according to this embodiment is even easier for users to use because the auxiliary unit 12 displays recommended data for input of specification data when one piece of specification data affects other pieces of specification data. This is because it becomes easier for users to consider the content of the specification data to be input and to consider changes to specification data that has already been input.

In addition, the elevator information providing device 100 according to this embodiment is even easier for users to use because the auxiliary unit 12 displays information about the building design when one piece of specification data affects the building design. This is because the elevator information providing device 100 according to this embodiment gives the user an opportunity to reconsider the building design drawings or the specification data that has already been input.

In addition, the elevator information providing device 100 according to this embodiment is easier for users to use because it displays information related to the input assisted by the assistance unit 12. This is because it becomes easier for users to understand what should and cannot be entered into the specification data.

In addition, the elevator information providing device 100 according to this embodiment is even easier for users to use because the auxiliary unit 12 restricts the input of specification data if data from the area where the building is being constructed affects one of the specification data. This is because it is possible to prevent data that cannot be entered into the affected specification data from being entered, resulting in elevator specifications that are not permitted in the area where the building is being constructed.

The elevator information providing device 100 is realized, for example, by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), but is not limited to this. The storage device 101 is realized, for example, by a semiconductor memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or a flash memory, but is not limited to this.

Embodiment 2.
The configuration of an elevator information providing device 200 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The elevator information providing device 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the same application example as the elevator information providing device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment of the present invention, only the differences from the first embodiment of the present invention will be described, and the description of the same parts as in the first embodiment of the present invention will be omitted.

FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram of an elevator information device 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 11, the elevator information device 200 according to the present embodiment includes a building data acquisition unit 10 that acquires building data, a specification data acquisition unit 11 that acquires multiple specification data required for an elevator to be installed in the building, an auxiliary unit 22 that assists in inputting the specification data, and a selection unit 13 that selects from the storage device 101 an elevator suitable for installation in the building from the multiple elevators. In other words, the elevator information device 200 according to the present embodiment includes an auxiliary unit 22 instead of the auxiliary unit 11 of the elevator information device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The auxiliary unit 22, in addition to the functions of the auxiliary unit 11 of the elevator information providing device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, displays the clauses of the regulations that are the basis for the input assistance of the specification data. The storage device 101 stores a plurality of regulations related to the construction of buildings, and the auxiliary unit 22 acquires data on the clauses of the regulations that are the basis for the input assistance of the specification data from the storage device 101. The auxiliary unit 22 then outputs the acquired data on the clauses of the regulations, and causes the user's personal computer 104 to display the clauses of the regulations that are the basis for the input assistance of the specification data.

The multiple laws and regulations related to the construction of buildings include, for example, various local government ordinances, the Building Standards Act, the Building Standards Act Enforcement Order, the Building Standards Act Enforcement Regulations, the City Planning Act, the Construction Business Act, the Architects Act, the Fire Service Act, the Act on Improvement of Energy Consumption Performance of Buildings, and the Act on Promotion of Smooth Movement of the Elderly, Disabled, etc. The Act on Improvement of Energy Consumption Performance of Buildings is commonly known as the Building Energy Conservation Act. The Act on Promotion of Smooth Movement of the Elderly, Disabled, etc. is commonly known as the Barrier-Free Act. In this embodiment, the article of the law acquired by the auxiliary unit 22 is, for example, an item of the law such as Article 0 of the Building Standards Act. Note that when the elevator information providing device 200 according to this embodiment is used outside Japan, the multiple laws and regulations related to the construction of buildings may be changed appropriately to the relevant laws and regulations of that country.

The auxiliary unit 22 will be described in detail. Examples of cases where regulations are the basis for input assistance include cases where specific equipment must be installed depending on the region in which the building is constructed, cases where a specific type of fire protection equipment must be used depending on the number of people using the elevator, cases where a non-welfare compatible control panel cannot be selected depending on the region in which the building is constructed, and cases where the presence or absence of fire protection equipment means that glass cannot be selected as the material for the car doors or walls.

12 is a diagram showing an example of a website created by the elevator information providing device 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram for explaining the auxiliary unit 22. The auxiliary unit 22 will be explained using an example in which specific equipment must be installed depending on the region in which the building is constructed. In the case in which specific equipment must be installed depending on the region in which the building is constructed, the auxiliary unit 22 restricts the input of specification data as input assistance for specification data, similar to the auxiliary unit 11 of the elevator information providing device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Then, the auxiliary unit 22 acquires data on the article of the law indicating that the specific equipment must be installed from the storage device 101 in which multiple laws related to the construction of the building are stored. In other words, the auxiliary unit 22 acquires data on the article of the law that is the basis for the input restriction of the specification data performed as input assistance for the specification data from the storage device 101. Then, the auxiliary unit 22 causes the user's personal computer 104 to display the acquired article of the law.

There are several methods for displaying the clauses of the law. First, as shown in area L surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 12, the clauses of the law that are the basis for the input assistance are displayed as they are. In other words, the original text of the clauses of the law that are the basis for the input assistance are displayed in area L surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 12. Another method is to display them as an operation button that allows the user to download a document containing the clauses of the law, as shown in area R surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 12. In this case, it is preferable to simultaneously display a message informing the user that pressing the operation button will allow the document containing the clauses of the law to be downloaded, or to highlight the operation button to make it stand out, thereby guiding the user to press the operation button. Another method, for example, may be to display a link that leads to a website containing the clauses of the law in area L surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 12.

As described above, the elevator information providing device 200 according to this embodiment is easier for users to use than the elevator information providing device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This is because the auxiliary unit 22 displays the clauses of the regulations that are the basis for the input assistance, allowing users to proceed with considering elevator specifications while checking that the specification data meets various regulations.

The present invention allows the embodiments and variations to be freely combined within the scope of the invention, and allows the embodiments to be modified or omitted as appropriate.

10 Building data acquisition unit, 11 Specification data acquisition unit, 12, 22 Auxiliary unit, 13 Selection unit, 100, 200 Elevator information providing device, 101 Storage device, 102 Server, 103 Internet line, 104 Personal computer.

Claims (9)

A building data acquisition unit that acquires building data;
a specification data acquisition unit that acquires a plurality of specification data required for an elevator to be installed in the building;
an assistance unit that assists input of the specification data in any one of the following cases: when the data of the building affects at least one of the specification data, when one of the specification data affects at least one of the other specification data, and when one of the specification data affects a design of the building;
An elevator information providing device comprising: The elevator information providing device according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary unit restricts input of the specification data when the data of the building affects at least one of the specification data, or when one of the specification data affects at least one of the other specification data. The elevator information providing device according to claim 2 , wherein the auxiliary unit displays information regarding input restrictions of the specification data. The elevator information providing device according to claim 1 , wherein the assistance unit displays data recommended for input of the specification data when one of the specification data affects the other specification data. The elevator information providing device according to claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary unit displays information relating to a design of the building when one of the specification data affects the design of the building. The elevator information providing device according to claim 1 , wherein the assistance unit displays clauses of a law that is a basis for assistance in inputting the specification data. The elevator information providing device according to claim 1 , wherein the assistance unit displays information related to the input to be assisted. The data of the building includes data of an area in which the building is to be constructed;
The elevator information providing device according to claim 1 , wherein the assistance unit restricts input of the specification data when data on an area in which the building is to be constructed affects one of the specification data. A building data acquisition step of acquiring building data;
a specification data acquisition step of acquiring a plurality of specification data required for the elevator to be installed in the building;
an assisting step of assisting input of the specification data in any one of the following cases: when the data of the building affects one of the specification data, when one of the specification data affects the other specification data, and when one of the specification data affects the design of the building;
The elevator information providing method includes:

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