WO2020208687A1 - Camera unit, elevator system, and method for elevator refurbishment - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a camera unit, an elevator system, and a method of repairing an elevator.
- the elevator device is described in Patent Document 1.
- the elevator device described in Patent Document 1 is provided with a camera and a lamp in a car.
- the ramp illuminates the interior of the hoistway.
- the inside of the hoistway is photographed by the camera.
- the camera unit according to the present invention has a support and a base capable of fixing the support to the socket by being screwed into a socket for a light bulb provided on the support and provided on the outside of the car of the elevator.
- a first radiating means that is supported by a support and capable of emitting visible light
- a radiating control means that radiates visible light from the first radiating means
- the elevator system comprises a car moving in a hoistway, a socket for a light bulb provided on the outside of the car, a camera unit fixed to the car via the socket, and a mobile terminal for maintenance.
- the camera unit includes a first radiating means capable of emitting visible light, a second radiating means capable of radiating infrared light, a selection means for selecting the first radiating means or the second radiating means, and the selecting means being the first radiating means.
- a camera capable of photographing by infrared rays from a radiating means and a communication means for transmitting video data representing an image captured by the camera to a mobile terminal are provided.
- the mobile terminal includes a first display, a first display control means for displaying the image taken by the camera on the first display based on the image data received from the communication means, and a first radiation means as the selection means.
- a signal generation means for generating a signal for selection is provided.
- the elevator system is a monitoring device in which a car moving in a hoistway, a socket for a light bulb provided on the outside of the car, a camera unit fixed to the car via the socket, and an access point are connected. And an external device capable of communicating with the monitoring device without going through an access point.
- the camera unit includes a first radiating means capable of emitting visible light, a second radiating means capable of radiating infrared light, a selection means for selecting the first radiating means or the second radiating means, and the selecting means being the first radiating means.
- a camera capable of photographing by infrared rays from a radiating means and a communication means for transmitting video data representing an image captured by the camera to a monitoring device via an access point are provided.
- the monitoring device transmits the video data received from the communication means via the access point to the external device.
- the external device includes a first display, a first display control means for displaying the image taken by the camera on the first display based on the image data received from the monitoring device, and a first radiation means as the selection means.
- a signal generation means for generating a signal for selection is provided.
- the elevator system is a car that moves in a hoistway, a socket for a light bulb provided on the outside of the car, a camera unit fixed to the car via the socket, and a car that is manually operated.
- the camera unit includes a first radiating means capable of emitting visible light, a second radiating means capable of radiating infrared light, a selection means for selecting the first radiating means or the second radiating means, and the selecting means being the first radiating means.
- a first radiating means capable of emitting visible light
- a second radiating means capable of radiating infrared light
- the selecting means being the first radiating means.
- visible light is emitted from the first radiating means
- the selecting means selects the second radiating means, infrared radiation is radiated from the second radiating means, and imaging with visible light from the first radiating means and the first
- a camera capable of photographing by infrared rays from a radiating means and a communication means for transmitting image data representing an image photographed by the camera are provided.
- the selection unit selects the second radiating means if the automatic operation is performed, and selects the first radiating means when the maintenance mode is set by the setting means.
- the person detecting means detects the presence
- the elevator repair method includes a step of removing the light bulb from the socket and a step of attaching the camera unit to the socket from which the light bulb is removed.
- the camera unit includes a first radiating means capable of emitting visible light, a second radiating means capable of radiating infrared light, a selection means for selecting the first radiating means or the second radiating means, and the selecting means being the first radiating means.
- a camera capable of photographing by infrared rays from a radiating means and a communication means for transmitting image data representing an image photographed by the camera are provided.
- FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the elevator system in Embodiment 1.
- FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a camera unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the function which a camera unit has.
- It is a flowchart which shows the example of the basic operation of a camera unit. It is a figure which shows the function which a control device and a monitoring device have.
- It is a flowchart which shows the operation example of a mobile terminal.
- It is a flowchart which shows the other operation example of a mobile terminal.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an elevator system according to the first embodiment.
- the elevator system shown in FIG. 1 includes a car 1 and a balance weight 2.
- the car 1 moves up and down in the hoistway 3.
- the balance weight 2 moves up and down on the hoistway 3.
- the car 1 and the balance weight 2 are suspended from the hoistway 3 by the main rope 4.
- the main rope 4 is wound around the drive sheave 6 of the hoisting machine 5.
- the car 1 moves according to the rotation of the drive sheave 6.
- the control device 7 controls the hoisting machine 5. That is, the movement of the car 1 is controlled by the control device 7.
- the monitoring device 8 is connected to the control device 7.
- the monitoring device 8 communicates with the control device 7.
- the monitoring device 8 is a device for the elevator device to communicate with the outside.
- the monitoring device 8 is connected to the remote monitoring center 10 via the network 9.
- the monitoring device 8 communicates with the external device 11 provided in the monitoring center 10 via the network 9.
- the access point 12 is connected to the monitoring device 8.
- the access point 12 is used when a specific device wirelessly communicates with the monitoring device 8.
- the specific device includes, for example, a mobile terminal 13 for maintenance.
- the mobile terminal 13 is owned by an elevator maintenance person.
- the maintenance staff uses the mobile terminal 13 to perform maintenance work on the elevator.
- the monitoring device 8 can communicate with the external device 11 without going through the access point 12.
- the seismograph 14 is connected to the monitoring device 8.
- the seismograph 14 detects, for example, the acceleration of a building.
- the acceleration data detected by the seismograph 14 is input to the monitoring device 8.
- the monitoring device 8 transmits a signal for executing the seismic control operation to the control device 7.
- the seismograph 14 may be connected to the control device 7. In this case, the acceleration data detected by the seismograph 14 is input to the control device 7.
- the seismograph 14 detects an acceleration of a specific level or higher
- the control device 7 performs seismic control operation. Further, the seismograph 14 may output an earthquake detection signal when an acceleration of a specific level or higher is detected.
- the seismograph 14 If the seismograph 14 is connected to the monitoring device 8, the earthquake detection signal from the seismograph 14 is input to the monitoring device 8.
- the monitoring device 8 receives the earthquake detection signal from the seismograph 14, it transmits a signal for executing the seismic control operation to the control device 7.
- the seismograph 14 is connected to the control device 7, the seismic detection signal from the seismograph 14 is input to the control device 7.
- the control device 7 receives the earthquake detection signal from the seismograph 14, the control device 7 performs the seismic control operation.
- the seismograph 14 may be provided in the pit 3a of the hoistway 3.
- the control cable 15 is connected between the car 1 and the control device 7.
- the control cable 15 extends downward from the car 1.
- the control cable 15 extending downward from the car 1 is turned around inside the hoistway 3 and extends upward.
- the control cable 15 is suspended in a U shape inside the hoistway 3 so as not to hinder the movement of the car 1.
- Camera units 16 and 17 are provided in the car 1.
- the basket 1 is provided with sockets 18 and 19 for light bulbs.
- the sockets 18 and 19 have a shape to which a commercially available light bulb having a specific base can be attached.
- the sockets 18 and 19 are arranged so as to be exposed to the outside of the car 1.
- the camera unit 16 is fixed to the car 1 via the socket 18.
- the camera unit 16 is arranged under the car 1.
- the camera unit 17 is fixed to the car 1 via the socket 19.
- the camera unit 17 is arranged on the car 1.
- the camera units 16 and 17 are provided in the car 1 . Only the camera unit 16 may be provided in the car 1. Only the camera unit 17 may be provided in the car 1.
- the car 1 includes, for example, an operation panel 34, a car floor 35, a threshold 36, a door 37, a front hanging 38, and a display 39.
- the car floor 35 is a member for a person to ride on.
- the sill 36 is supported by the car floor 35.
- the door 37 is guided by the threshold 36.
- the front hanging 38 is supported by a front beam (not shown) that supports the threshold 36.
- the front hang 38 extends downward from the threshold 36.
- the camera unit 16 is arranged below, for example, the car floor 35.
- the front hanging 38 is preferably translucent.
- the front hanging 38 is formed of a transparent resin member.
- the front hanging 38 may be entirely made of a transparent resin member.
- a part of the front hanging 38 may be formed of a transparent resin member.
- the front hanging 38 may be formed by providing a hollow portion in a metal plate and closing the hollow portion with a transparent resin member.
- the front hanging 38 does not have to include a transparent member.
- the front hanging 38 may be formed of a metal plate that has been punched or slit.
- the display 39 provides information to the passengers in the car 1.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the camera unit 16.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the function of the camera unit 16.
- the camera unit 16 has an outer shape like a light bulb.
- the outer shape of the camera unit 16 shown in FIG. 2 is an example.
- the camera unit 16 may have a shape completely different from that of the light bulb.
- the camera unit 16 includes, for example, a support 20 and a base 21.
- the base 21 is provided on the support 20.
- the base 21 has a shape that can be attached to and detached from the socket 18. That is, the support 20, that is, the camera unit 16 can be fixed to the socket 18 by screwing the base 21 into the socket 18.
- the camera unit 16 further includes, for example, a visible light lamp 22, an infrared lamp 23, a camera 24, a microphone 25, a speaker 26, an accelerometer 27, a gyro sensor 28, a barometer 29, a thermometer 30, a hygrometer 31, and a control device 32. Be prepared.
- the infrared lamp 23, the microphone 25, the speaker 26, the accelerometer 27, the gyro sensor 28, the barometer 29, the thermometer 30, and the hygrometer 31 may be provided in the camera unit 17 as needed.
- the control device 32 includes, for example, a storage unit 40, a selection unit 41, a radiation control unit 42, a sound control unit 43, a communication unit 44, a condition determination unit 45, and a communication detection unit 46.
- the visible light lamp 22 is supported by the support 20.
- the visible light lamp 22 emits visible light.
- the visible light lamp 22 is an example of a means capable of emitting visible light.
- a white LED is adopted as the visible light lamp 22.
- Visible light is emitted downward from the visible light lamp 22 provided in the camera unit 16.
- the visible light lamp 22 is controlled by the radiation control unit 42.
- the infrared lamp 23 is supported by the support 20.
- the infrared lamp 23 emits infrared rays.
- the infrared lamp 23 is an example of a means capable of emitting infrared rays.
- an infrared LED is adopted as the infrared lamp 23.
- Infrared rays are emitted downward from the infrared lamp 23 provided in the camera unit 16.
- the infrared lamp 23 is controlled by the radiation control unit 42.
- the camera 24 is supported by the support 20.
- the direction of the camera 24 provided in the camera unit 16 is set so that the lower part of the car 1 can be photographed.
- the camera 24 can take a picture with visible light from the visible light lamp 22. Further, the camera 24 can take an image by infrared rays from the infrared lamp 23.
- the communication unit 44 transmits video data.
- the video data is data representing a video captured by the camera 24.
- the microphone 25 is supported by the support 20.
- the microphone 25 detects the sound.
- the communication unit 44 transmits the sound data detected by the microphone 25.
- the speaker 26 is supported by the support 20.
- the speaker 26 is controlled by the sound control unit 43.
- the accelerometer 27 is supported by the support 20.
- the accelerometer 27 detects the acceleration of the support 20.
- the communication unit 44 transmits the acceleration data detected by the accelerometer 27.
- the gyro sensor 28 is supported by the support 20.
- the gyro sensor 28 detects the angular velocity of the support 20.
- the communication unit 44 transmits the data of the angular velocity detected by the gyro sensor 28.
- the barometer 29 is supported by the support 20.
- the barometer 29 detects the atmospheric pressure at the place where the barometer 29 is arranged.
- the communication unit 44 transmits the data of the atmospheric pressure detected by the barometer 29.
- thermometer 30 is supported by the support 20.
- the thermometer 30 detects the temperature at the place where the thermometer 30 is arranged.
- the communication unit 44 transmits the temperature data detected by the thermometer 30.
- the hygrometer 31 is supported by the support 20.
- the hygrometer 31 detects the humidity at the place where the hygrometer 31 is arranged.
- the communication unit 44 transmits the humidity data detected by the hygrometer 31.
- the selection unit 41 of the control device 32 selects a light source.
- the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 or the infrared lamp 23 as the light source.
- the radiation control unit 42 radiates electromagnetic waves from the light source selected by the selection unit 41. That is, when the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22, the radiation control unit 42 emits visible light from the visible light lamp 22.
- the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23, the radiation control unit 42 emits infrared rays from the infrared lamp 23. If the camera unit 16 does not include the infrared lamp 23, the control device 32 does not need to include the selection unit 41.
- the shape and function of the camera unit 17 are the same as the shape and function of the camera unit 16. Visible light is emitted upward from the visible light lamp 22 provided in the camera unit 17. Infrared rays are emitted upward from the infrared lamp 23 provided in the camera unit 17. The direction of the camera 24 provided in the camera unit 17 is set so that the upper part of the car 1 can be photographed. Other description of the shape and function of the camera unit 17 will be omitted.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the basic operation of the camera unit 16. Elevators are usually self-driving.
- the automatic operation is an operation in which the car 1 is sequentially answered to the registered calls. If the inside of the hoistway 3 shines during automatic driving, the user may feel the light suspicious. Therefore, if the elevator is automatically operated, the selection unit 41 selects, for example, the infrared lamp 23 as a light source (S101).
- the condition determination unit 45 determines whether or not the shooting conditions are satisfied (S102). Shooting conditions are set in advance. A specific time zone may be set as the shooting condition. In such a case, if the current time is included in the above time zone, it is determined as Yes in S102. As another example, when the communication unit 44 receives a specific signal, the photographing condition may be satisfied. As another example, in S102, it may always be determined as Yes.
- the radiation control unit 42 emits infrared rays from the infrared lamp 23. If Yes is determined in S102, the camera 24 takes a picture (S103). When shooting by the camera 24 is started in S102, the control device 32 determines whether or not the communication unit 44 has received the request signal requesting the transmission of video data (S104).
- the communication unit 44 If the communication unit 44 has received the request signal (Yes in S104), the communication unit 44 transmits the video data to the request destination (S105). If the communication unit 44 has not received the request signal (No in S104), the video data is stored in the storage unit 40 (S106). In S105, the video data may be stored in the storage unit 40 at the same time.
- the condition determination unit 45 determines whether or not the switching condition is satisfied (S107).
- the switching conditions are set in advance. A specific time may be set as the switching condition. In such a case, when the current time reaches the above time, 107 determines Yes.
- the switching condition may be satisfied.
- the switching condition may be satisfied according to the operation mode of the elevator. If the switching condition is satisfied while the selection unit 41 is selecting the infrared lamp 23, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 as the light source (S108).
- the condition determination unit 45 determines whether or not the shooting conditions are satisfied (S109).
- the shooting conditions for shooting with visible light are different from the shooting conditions for shooting with infrared light. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives a specific signal, S109 determines Yes.
- the shooting conditions for shooting with visible light may be the same as the shooting conditions for shooting with infrared light. For example, in S109, it may always be determined as Yes.
- the radiation control unit 42 emits visible light from the visible light lamp 22. Further, if it is determined to be Yes in S109, the camera 24 takes a picture (S110). When shooting by the camera 24 is started in S110, the control device 32 determines whether or not the communication unit 44 has received the request signal requesting the transmission of video data (S111).
- the communication unit 44 If the communication unit 44 has received the request signal (Yes in S111), the communication unit 44 transmits the video data to the request destination (S112). If the communication unit 44 has not received the request signal (No in S111), the video data is stored in the storage unit 40 (S113). The video data may be saved at the same time in S112.
- the condition determination unit 45 determines whether or not the switching condition is satisfied (S114). The switching condition in S114 and the switching condition in S107 may be different from each other. If the switching condition is satisfied while the selection unit 41 is selecting the visible light lamp 22, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 as the light source (S101).
- the basic operation of the camera unit 17 is the same as the basic operation of the camera unit 16. Therefore, the description of the basic operation of the camera unit 17 will be omitted.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the functions of the control device 7 and the monitoring device 8.
- the control device 7 includes, for example, a storage unit 50, an operation control unit 51, and a display control unit 52.
- the operation control unit 51 performs operation control according to the set operation mode.
- the operation mode includes, for example, an automatic mode, a maintenance mode, a diagnostic mode, a control mode, and a recovery mode.
- the automatic mode the above-mentioned automatic operation is performed.
- the maintenance mode the car 1 can be moved manually.
- a diagnostic operation is performed to determine the presence or absence of an abnormality. For example, diagnostic driving is performed on a regular basis.
- the control mode for example, seismic control operation is performed. Seismic control operation is performed immediately after an earthquake occurs.
- a restoration operation is performed to determine whether or not the elevator can be restored. The restoration operation is performed after the seismic control operation is performed.
- the display control unit 52 controls the display 39.
- the monitoring device 8 includes, for example, a storage unit 60, a condition determination unit 61, a communication unit 62, an abnormality detection unit 63, a person detection unit 64, and a prohibition unit 65.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the mobile terminal 13.
- the mobile terminal 13 includes, for example, an input device 70 and a display 71.
- the maintenance staff inputs necessary information from the input device 70.
- the input device 70 and the display 71 may be a touch panel type integrated device.
- the input device 70 may be a keyboard or a mouse.
- the mobile terminal 13 further includes, for example, a storage unit 72, a signal generation unit 73, a display control unit 74, and a communication unit 75.
- the display control unit 74 controls the display 71.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the external device 11.
- the external device 11 includes, for example, an input device 80 and a display 81.
- the observer of the monitoring center 10 inputs necessary information from the input device 80.
- the input device 80 and the display 81 may be a touch panel type integrated device.
- the input device 80 may be a keyboard or a mouse.
- the external device 11 further includes, for example, a storage unit 82, a signal generation unit 83, a display control unit 84, and a communication unit 85.
- the display control unit 84 controls the display 81.
- the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 (S101). For example, while the automatic operation is being performed, it is determined as Yes in S102 and No in S104. In such a case, if the automatic operation is performed, the infrared image captured by the camera 24 continues to be stored in the storage unit 40.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 13.
- the mobile terminal 13 determines whether or not it is wirelessly connected to the camera unit 16 (S201).
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a mobile terminal 13 connected to the camera unit 16. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the button 70a and the button 70b as the input device 70 are displayed on the display 71 of the mobile terminal 13.
- the mobile terminal 13 When the maintenance staff performs a specific operation on the mobile terminal 13, the mobile terminal 13 is connected to the camera unit 16 (Yes in S201).
- S202 When the mobile terminal 13 is connected to the camera unit 16, it is determined whether or not there is a request for a visible light image (S202).
- the button 70a is a button for a maintenance worker to press when he / she wants to see a visible light image in the hoistway 3.
- S202 determines Yes. If it is determined to be Yes in S202, the signal generation unit 73 generates a first signal for causing the selection unit 41 to select the visible light lamp 22 (S203).
- the communication unit 75 transmits the first signal generated by the signal generation unit 73 to the camera unit 16 (S204).
- the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (S107). Yes). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 in S108. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the first signal from the mobile terminal 13, it is determined as Yes in S109 and Yes in S111. In S112, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data from the camera 24 to the mobile terminal 13.
- the display control unit 74 causes the display 71 to display an image captured by the camera 24, that is, a visible light image, based on the image data received by the communication unit 75 from the camera unit 16 (S206). For example, the display control unit 74 displays the image captured by the camera 24 in the display area 71a of the display unit 71.
- the processing of the mobile terminal 13 returns to S202.
- the mobile terminal 13 if it is not determined as Yes in S202, it is determined whether or not there is a request for an infrared image (S208).
- the button 70b is a button for a maintenance person to press when he / she wants to see an infrared image in the hoistway 3. If the button 70b is pressed while the mobile terminal 13 is connected to the camera unit 16, S208 determines Yes. If it is determined to be Yes in S208, the signal generation unit 73 generates a second signal for causing the selection unit 41 to select the infrared lamp 23 (S209). The second signal is a signal different from the first signal.
- the communication unit 75 transmits the second signal generated by the signal generation unit 73 to the camera unit 16 (S210).
- the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (S114). Yes). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 in S101. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the second signal from the mobile terminal 13, it is determined as Yes in S102 and Yes in S104. In S105, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data from the camera 24 to the mobile terminal 13.
- the display control unit 74 causes the display 71 to display an image captured by the camera 24, that is, an infrared image, based on the image data received by the communication unit 75 from the camera unit 16 (S206). For example, the display control unit 74 displays the image captured by the camera 24 in the display area 71a of the display unit 71.
- the mobile terminal 13 ends the process.
- the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23.
- FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing another operation example of the mobile terminal 13.
- the control device 32 of the camera unit 16 is provided with a communication detection unit 46.
- the communication detection unit 46 detects that communication between the communication unit 44 and a specific device has been established.
- the mobile terminal 13 determines whether or not it is wirelessly connected to the camera unit 16 (S301). When the maintenance staff performs a specific operation on the mobile terminal 13, the mobile terminal 13 is connected to the camera unit 16 (Yes in S301). When the mobile terminal 13 is connected to the camera unit 16, the mobile terminal 13 determines whether or not video data has been received from the camera unit 16 (S302).
- the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 (S101).
- the infrared image captured by the camera 24 is stored in the storage unit 40 while the automatic operation is being performed.
- the communication detection unit 46 detects that the communication between the communication unit 44 and the mobile terminal 13 has been established.
- the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied. Judgment (Yes in S107). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 in S108. For example, when the above detection is performed by the communication detection unit 46, it is determined as Yes in S109 and Yes in S111. In S112, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data from the camera 24 to the mobile terminal 13.
- the video data transmitted by the communication unit 44 in S112 is received by the communication unit 75 in the mobile terminal 13 (Yes in S302).
- the display control unit 74 displays the visible light image captured by the camera 24 in the display area 71a of the display unit 71 based on the image data received from the camera unit 16 by the communication unit 75 (S303).
- the mobile terminal 13 determines whether or not there is a request for an infrared image (S304). For example, when the button 70b is pressed, S304 determines Yes. If it is determined to be Yes in S304, the signal generation unit 73 generates a second signal for causing the selection unit 41 to select the infrared lamp 23 (S305). The communication unit 75 transmits the second signal generated by the signal generation unit 73 to the camera unit 16 (S306).
- the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (S114). Yes). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 in S101. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the second signal from the mobile terminal 13, it is determined as Yes in S102 and Yes in S104. In S105, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data from the camera 24 to the mobile terminal 13.
- the display control unit 74 displays the infrared image captured by the camera 24 in the display area 71a of the display 71 based on the image data received from the camera unit 16 by the communication unit 75 (S303).
- the mobile terminal 13 if it is not determined as Yes in S304, it is determined whether or not there is a request for visible light image (S308). For example, when the button 70a is pressed, S308 determines Yes. If it is determined to be Yes in S308, the signal generation unit 73 generates a first signal for causing the selection unit 41 to select the visible light lamp 22 (S309). The communication unit 75 transmits the first signal generated by the signal generation unit 73 to the camera unit 16 (S310). As a result, the visible light image captured by the camera 24 can be displayed in the display area 71a.
- the mobile terminal 13 ends the process.
- the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23.
- the communication unit 44 of the camera unit 16 wirelessly transmits the video data by the camera 24 directly to the mobile terminal 13 has been described. This is just an example.
- the communication unit 44 may wirelessly transmit the video data to the mobile terminal 13 via the access point 12.
- the communication unit 44 may transmit the video data to the mobile terminal 13 using the power line communication via the socket 18.
- the communication unit 44 of the camera unit 16 transmits only the video data obtained by the camera 24 to the mobile terminal 13 .
- the communication unit 44 may transmit other data together with the video data to the mobile terminal 13.
- the communication unit 44 may transmit one or more of sound data, acceleration data, angular velocity data, barometric pressure data, temperature data, and humidity data together with video data.
- the maintenance staff can confirm that there is no problem in riding comfort based on the acceleration data or the angular velocity data received by the mobile terminal 13.
- the position where the maintenance staff is located can be specified based on the atmospheric pressure data received by the mobile terminal 13.
- the mobile terminal 13 is also equipped with a barometer (not shown)
- the barometer detected by the barometer 29 and the barometer provided in the mobile terminal 13 are detected based on the position of the car 1.
- the difference from the atmospheric pressure can be used to more accurately identify the location of the maintenance personnel.
- the usage environment of the elevator can be specified based on the temperature data and the humidity data received by the mobile terminal 13. For example, by using the temperature data and the humidity data, it is possible to predict the life of the substrate provided in the control device 7 or the like.
- the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 (S101).
- the infrared image captured by the camera 24 is stored in the storage unit 40 while the automatic operation is being performed.
- the same operation as that shown in FIG. 8 is performed.
- it is determined whether or not the camera unit 16 is connected (S201).
- the observer of the monitoring center 10 connects the external device 11 to the camera unit 16 when he / she wants to see the image taken by the camera 24 on the display 81.
- the external device 11 and the monitoring device 8 are connected by wire via the network 9.
- the monitoring device 8 and the camera unit 16 are wirelessly connected via the access point 12.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an external device 11 connected to the camera unit 16.
- the button 80a and the button 80b are displayed on the display 81 of the external device 11.
- the pointer 80c of the mouse as the input device 80 is displayed on the display 81.
- the external device 11 When the external device 11 is connected to the camera unit 16, it is determined whether or not there is a request for a visible light image (S202). For example, when the observer superimposes the pointer 80c on the button 80a and clicks it, S202 determines Yes. If it is determined to be Yes in S202, the signal generation unit 83 generates a first signal for causing the selection unit 41 to select the visible light lamp 22 (S203). The communication unit 85 transmits the first signal generated by the signal generation unit 83 to the camera unit 16 (S204).
- the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (S107). Yes). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 in S108. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the first signal from the external device 11, it is determined as Yes in S109 and Yes in S111. In S112, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data from the camera 24 to the external device 11. Specifically, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data to the monitoring device 8 via the access point 12. The monitoring device 8 transmits the video data received from the camera unit 16 via the access point 12 to the external device 11 via the network 9.
- the display control unit 84 causes the display 81 to display an image captured by the camera 24, that is, a visible light image, based on the image data received by the communication unit 85 from the camera unit 16 (S206). For example, the display control unit 84 displays the image captured by the camera 24 in the display area 81a of the display 81.
- the processing of the external device 11 returns to S202.
- the external device 11 if it is not determined as Yes in S202, it is determined whether or not there is a request for an infrared image (S208). If the button 80b is clicked while the external device 11 is connected to the camera unit 16, S208 determines Yes. If it is determined to be Yes in S208, the signal generation unit 83 generates a second signal for causing the selection unit 41 to select the infrared lamp 23 (S209).
- the communication unit 85 transmits the second signal generated by the signal generation unit 83 to the camera unit 16 (S210).
- the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (S114). Yes). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 in S101. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the second signal from the external device 11, it is determined as Yes in S102 and Yes in S104. In S105, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data from the camera 24 to the external device 11. Specifically, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data to the monitoring device 8 via the access point 12. The monitoring device 8 transmits the video data received from the camera unit 16 via the access point 12 to the external device 11 via the network 9.
- the display control unit 84 causes the display 81 to display an image captured by the camera 24, that is, an infrared image, based on the image data received by the communication unit 85 from the camera unit 16 (S206). For example, the display control unit 84 displays the image captured by the camera 24 in the display area 81a of the display 81.
- the external device 11 ends the process.
- the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23.
- the external device 11 may perform the same operation as that shown in FIG.
- the control device 32 of the camera unit 16 is provided with a communication detection unit 46. That is, when the communication detection unit 46 detects that the communication between the communication unit 44 and the external device 11 is established when the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23, it is determined in S107 that the switching condition is satisfied. Will be done. As a result, the image captured by the camera 24, that is, the visible light image is displayed in the display area 81a of the display 81 (S303).
- the communication unit 44 may transmit the video data to the external device 11 using the power line communication via the socket 18. Further, the communication unit 44 may transmit other data together with the video data to the external device 11. For example, the communication unit 44 may transmit one or more of sound data, acceleration data, angular velocity data, barometric pressure data, temperature data, and humidity data together with video data.
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the monitoring device 8.
- the condition determination unit 61 determines whether or not the diagnostic condition is satisfied while the operation control unit 51 of the control device 7 performs the automatic operation (S401). Diagnostic conditions are preset. For example, the diagnostic condition is satisfied at a specific time on a specific day.
- the communication unit 62 transmits a first mode signal for setting the operation mode to the diagnosis mode to the control device 7 and the camera unit 16. (S402).
- the diagnostic operation is started. That is, the operation control unit 51 performs a diagnostic operation when the diagnostic conditions are satisfied. In the diagnostic operation, diagnostic data necessary for determining the presence or absence of an abnormality is acquired. The control device 7 transmits the diagnostic data acquired in the diagnostic operation to the monitoring device 8.
- the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 (S101). For example, the infrared image captured by the camera 24 is stored in the storage unit 40 while the automatic operation is being performed.
- the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (Yes in S107). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 in S108. That is, when the diagnostic operation is performed in the elevator, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the first mode signal from the monitoring device 8, it is determined as Yes in S109 and Yes in S111. In S112, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data obtained by the camera 24 to the monitoring device 8 as diagnostic data.
- the monitoring device 8 when the communication unit 62 transmits the first mode signal in S402, it is determined whether or not the diagnostic data has been received (S403).
- the diagnostic data transmitted by the control device 7 is received by the communication unit 62 (Yes in S403).
- the video data (diagnosis data) transmitted by the communication unit 44 in S112 is received by the communication unit 62 (Yes in S403).
- the diagnostic data received by the communication unit 62 is stored in the storage unit 60 (S404).
- the communication unit 62 transmits a second mode signal for setting the operation mode to the automatic mode to the control device 7 and the camera unit 16 (S406).
- the operation control unit 51 restarts the automatic operation.
- the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied ( Yes of S114). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 in S101. That is, when the automatic operation is restarted by the elevator, the infrared image taken by the camera 24 is stored in the storage unit 40.
- the diagnostic data can include video data from the camera 24.
- FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing another operation example of the monitoring device 8.
- FIG. 13 shows an example of an operation performed separately from the operation shown in FIG.
- FIG. 13 shows an example of determining the presence or absence of an abnormality at the monitoring center 10 based on the diagnostic data acquired in the diagnostic operation.
- the monitoring device 8 determines whether or not a request signal requesting diagnostic data has been received from the external device 11 of the monitoring center 10 (S501).
- the monitoring center 10 needs to acquire diagnostic data from the monitoring device 8 in order to determine the presence or absence of an abnormality based on the diagnostic data. Therefore, the request signal is periodically transmitted from the external device 11 to the monitoring device 8.
- the communication unit 62 transmits the diagnostic data stored in the storage unit 60 to the external device 11 (S502).
- the external device 11 determines the presence or absence of an abnormality based on the diagnostic data acquired from the monitoring device 8.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing another operation example of the monitoring device 8.
- FIG. 14 shows an example of an operation performed after the operation shown in FIG.
- FIG. 14 shows an example of determining the presence or absence of an abnormality in the monitoring device 8 based on the diagnostic data acquired in the diagnostic operation.
- the monitoring device 8 is provided with an abnormality detection unit 63.
- the abnormality detection unit 63 determines whether or not there is an abnormality based on the diagnostic data stored in the storage unit 60 (S601). For example, the abnormality detection unit 63 detects an abnormality by comparing the diagnostic data with the corresponding reference value. When the abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection unit 63 (Yes in S601), the communication unit 62 transmits a signal indicating that the abnormality has been detected to the external device 11 (S602).
- FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing another operation example of the monitoring device 8.
- the monitoring device 8 determines whether or not an earthquake has occurred (S701).
- the acceleration data indicating a specific level is input from the seismograph 14, it is determined as Yes in S701.
- the seismograph 14 outputs an earthquake detection signal
- the seismic detection signal is input from the seismograph 14, it is determined as Yes in S701.
- the communication unit 62 transmits a third mode signal for setting the operation mode to the control mode to the control device 7 (S702).
- Seismic control operation is an operation for evacuating passengers in the car 1 immediately after an earthquake occurs.
- the car 1 is stopped at the nearest floor and the door 37 is opened and closed.
- the condition determination unit 61 determines whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (S703).
- Recovery conditions are preset. For example, when the seismograph 14 detects an acceleration indicating a specific level and the car 1 becomes unmanned after the seismic control operation is completed, the restoration condition is satisfied.
- the communication unit 62 transmits a fourth mode signal for setting the operation mode to the restoration mode to the control device 7 and the camera unit 16. (S704).
- the control device 7 When the control device 7 receives the fourth mode signal from the monitoring device 8, the recovery operation is started. That is, the operation control unit 51 performs the restoration operation when the restoration condition is satisfied. In the restoration operation, restoration data necessary for determining whether or not the elevator can be restored is acquired. The control device 7 transmits the recovery data acquired in the recovery operation to the monitoring device 8.
- the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 (S101). For example, the infrared image captured by the camera 24 is stored in the storage unit 40 while the automatic operation is being performed.
- the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (Yes in S107). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 in S108. That is, when the restoration operation is performed by the elevator, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the fourth mode signal from the monitoring device 8, it is determined as Yes in S109 and Yes in S111. In S112, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data obtained by the camera 24 to the monitoring device 8 as recovery data.
- the monitoring device 8 when the communication unit 62 transmits the fourth mode signal in S704, it is determined whether or not the recovery data has been received (S705).
- the recovery data transmitted by the control device 7 is received by the communication unit 62 (Yes in S705).
- the video data (recovery data) transmitted by the communication unit 44 in S112 is received by the communication unit 62 (Yes in S705).
- the recovery data received by the communication unit 62 is stored in the storage unit 60 (S706).
- the recovery data can include video data from the camera 24.
- the abnormality detection unit 63 determines whether or not there is an abnormality based on the recovery data stored in the storage unit 60 (S707). For example, the abnormality detection unit 63 detects an abnormality by comparing the recovery data with the corresponding reference value. When the abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection unit 63 (Yes in S707), the communication unit 62 transmits a signal indicating that the abnormality has been detected to the external device 11 (S708).
- the monitoring device 8 When the restoration operation is completed without the abnormality being detected by the abnormality detection unit 63 (Yes in S709), the monitoring device 8 temporarily restores the elevator (S710). In the temporary restoration, the operation control unit 51 performs an operation in which the car 1 is sequentially answered to the registered calls after setting a certain limit such as a speed limit. Further, the display control unit 52 causes the display 39 to indicate that the restoration is not complete.
- the monitoring device 8 acquires video data from the camera unit 16 after completion.
- the post-completion video data is data representing the video taken by the camera 24 after the restoration operation is completed. After the end, the video data is preferably visible light video data.
- the communication unit 62 transmits the acquired video data to the external device 11 (S711).
- the monitoring device 8 determines whether or not the recovery permission signal has been received from the external device 11 (S712).
- the monitoring center 10 determines whether or not the elevator may be fully restored based on the post-completion video data received by the external device 11. This determination may be made by, for example, a plurality of people who have viewed the video. When it is determined that the elevator may be fully restored, a restoration permission signal is transmitted from the external device 11.
- the monitoring device 8 When the monitoring device 8 receives the restoration permission signal from the external device 11 (Yes in S712), the monitoring device 8 actually restores the elevator (S713).
- the communication unit 62 transmits the second mode signal to the control device 7 and the camera unit 16.
- the operation control unit 51 resumes normal operation.
- the display control unit 52 erases the display indicating that the restoration is not complete from the display 39. Further, in the camera unit 16, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23.
- FIG. 15 has described an example in which the elevator is fully restored by receiving the restoration permission signal from the external device 11 by the monitoring device 8. This is just an example.
- the elevator may be manually restored by a maintenance worker who visits the site to perform a specific operation.
- the seismograph 14 is connected to the control device 7, the operation flow shown in FIG. 15 may be performed by the control device 7.
- FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing another operation example of the monitoring device 8. The operation shown in FIG. 16 is different from the operation shown in FIG. 15 when No is determined in S703. FIG. 16 shows an example of using the image captured by the camera 24 when No is determined in S703.
- the monitoring device 8 acquires video data after stopping from the camera unit 16.
- the post-stop video data is data representing a video taken by the camera 24 when the car 1 is stopped after the seismic control operation is completed.
- the video data after stopping is preferably visible light video data.
- the communication unit 62 transmits the acquired video data after the stop to the external device 11 (S714).
- the monitoring device 8 determines whether or not the start signal has been received from the external device 11 (S715).
- the restoration operation may be started in the elevator based on the video data after the stop received by the external device 11. This determination may be made by, for example, a plurality of people who have viewed the video.
- a start signal is transmitted from the external device 11.
- the communication unit 62 sends the fourth mode signal to the control device 7 and the camera unit 16. Transmit (S704).
- the control device 7 and the camera unit 16 that have received the fourth mode signal perform the same operations as those described with reference to FIG. Further, when the seismograph 14 is connected to the control device 7, the operation flow shown in FIG. 16 may be performed by the control device 7.
- FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing another operation example of the monitoring device 8.
- the monitoring device 8 determines whether or not the maintenance mode is set (S801).
- the operation panel 34 of the car 1 is provided with a switch 34a for setting the operation mode to the maintenance mode.
- the switch 34a is an example of means for setting the operation mode to the maintenance mode. Means such as a switch having the same function as the switch 34a may be installed in another place.
- the operation mode is set to the maintenance mode by performing a specific operation on the switch 34a.
- the person detection unit 64 determines whether or not there is a person in the hoistway 3 (S802).
- the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 (S101). For example, the infrared image captured by the camera 24 is stored in the storage unit 40 while the automatic operation is being performed.
- the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (Yes in S107). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 in S108. For example, when the operation mode is set to the maintenance mode, S109 determines Yes, and S111 determines Yes. In S112, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data obtained by the camera 24 to the monitoring device 8.
- the video data transmitted from the communication unit 44 is received by the communication unit 62 in the monitoring device 8.
- the person detection unit 64 detects that there is a person in the hoistway 3 based on the video data received by the communication unit 62 (Yes in S802). For example, the person detection unit 64 detects that a person is in the pit 3a of the hoistway 3 based on the video data received from the camera unit 16. The person detection unit 64 detects that there is a person on the car 1 based on the video data received from the camera unit 17.
- the prohibition unit 65 prohibits the automatic operation from being performed (S803).
- the movable range of the car 1 in the automatic operation is wider than the movable range of the car 1 in the maintenance mode. In the example shown in FIG. 17, it is possible to prevent the automatic operation from being started even though there is a person on the hoistway 3.
- the person in the hoistway 3 may be notified according to the position of the car 1.
- the radiation control unit 42 changes the visible light emission mode from the visible light lamp 22 according to the position of the car 1.
- the radiation control unit 42 controls the visible light lamp 22 so that the blinking speed increases as the car 1 approaches the pit 3a.
- the radiation control unit 42 may change the color of the light emitted from the visible light lamp 22 according to the position of the car 1.
- the sound control unit 43 may output sound from the speaker 26 according to the position of the car 1. For example, when the sound control unit 43 is arranged at a position lower than a certain height of the car 1, the speaker 26 generates a warning sound. As a result, the person in the hoistway 3 can be alerted.
- the camera unit 16 is fixed to the car 1 via the socket 18. Further, the camera unit 17 is fixed to the car 1 via the socket 19.
- the camera unit 16 or 17 it becomes possible to use the existing equipment or design, and the cost and labor for installing the camera 24 can be reduced.
- FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a method of repairing the elevator.
- a first light bulb for illuminating the inside of the hoistway 3 is provided in the car 1 via the socket 18.
- a second light bulb for illuminating the inside of the hoistway 3 is provided in the car 1 via the socket 19.
- the maintenance staff removes the first light bulb from the socket 18. Also, the second light bulb is removed from the socket 19 (S901).
- the camera unit 16 is attached to the socket 18 from which the first light bulb has been removed. As described above, the camera unit 16 is provided with a base 21. The camera unit 16 can be fixed to the socket 18 by screwing the base 21 into the socket 18. Similarly, the maintenance staff attaches the camera unit 17 to the socket 19 from which the second light bulb has been removed (S902).
- a step of establishing communication between the communication unit 44 and the access point 12 is further provided (S904). The same processing is performed on the camera unit 17.
- a step of replacing the existing metal front hang with a translucent front hang 38 may be further provided (S905).
- the image of the portion covered by the front hanging 38 can be captured by the camera 24.
- a process of newly adding a signal generation unit 73 to the maintenance staff's mobile terminal 13 may be further provided (S906).
- the selection unit 41 can select the visible light lamp 22 by the operation from the mobile terminal 13, and the visible light image by the camera 24 can be displayed on the display 71.
- the external device 11 may be further provided with a step of newly adding the signal generation unit 83 (S906).
- the selection unit 41 can select the visible light lamp 22 by the operation from the external device 11, and the visible light image by the camera 24 can be displayed on the display 81.
- each part indicated by reference numerals 40 to 46 indicates a function of the control device 32.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of hardware resources of the control device 32.
- the control device 32 includes a processing circuit 90 including, for example, a processor 91 and a memory 92 as hardware resources.
- the function of the storage unit 40 is realized by the memory 92.
- the control device 32 realizes the functions of the respective parts indicated by reference numerals 41 to 46 by executing the program stored in the memory 92 by the processor 91.
- FIG. 20 is a diagram showing another example of the hardware resource of the control device 32.
- the control device 32 includes, for example, a processing circuit 90 including a processor 91, a memory 92, and dedicated hardware 93.
- FIG. 20 shows an example in which a part of the functions of the control device 32 is realized by the dedicated hardware 93. All the functions of the control device 32 may be realized by the dedicated hardware 93.
- each part indicated by reference numerals 50 to 52 indicates a function possessed by the control device 7.
- the hardware resources of the control device 7 are the same as those shown in FIG. 19 or FIG.
- the control device 7 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources.
- the control device 7 realizes the functions of the above-mentioned parts by executing the program stored in the memory by the processor.
- the control device 7 may include a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the control device 7 may be realized by dedicated hardware.
- each part indicated by reference numerals 60 to 65 indicates the function of the monitoring device 8.
- the hardware resources of the monitoring device 8 are the same as those shown in FIG. 19 or FIG.
- the monitoring device 8 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources.
- the monitoring device 8 realizes the functions of the above-mentioned parts by executing the program stored in the memory by the processor.
- the monitoring device 8 may include a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. A part or all of the functions of the monitoring device 8 may be realized by dedicated hardware.
- each part indicated by reference numerals 72 to 75 indicates a function possessed by the mobile terminal 13.
- the hardware resources of the mobile terminal 13 are the same as those shown in FIG. 19 or FIG.
- the mobile terminal 13 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources.
- the mobile terminal 13 realizes the functions of the above-mentioned parts by executing the program stored in the memory by the processor.
- the mobile terminal 13 may include a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the mobile terminal 13 may be realized by dedicated hardware.
- each part indicated by reference numerals 82 to 85 indicates a function possessed by the external device 11.
- the hardware resources of the external device 11 are the same as those shown in FIG. 19 or FIG.
- the external device 11 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources.
- the external device 11 realizes the functions of the above-mentioned parts by executing the program stored in the memory by the processor.
- the external device 11 may include a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the external device 11 may be realized by dedicated hardware.
- the camera unit according to the present invention can be used in an elevator device in which a socket for a light bulb is provided in a basket.
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A camera unit (16) is provided with, e.g., a support (20), a base (21), a visible light lamp (22), a radiation control unit (42), a camera (24), and a communication unit (44). The radiation control unit (42) causes visible light to be radiated from the visible light lamp (22). The communication unit (44) transmits video data representing video captured by the camera (24). The base (21) is screwed into a socket (18) for light bulbs that is provided on the outside of a car (1) of an elevator, thereby allowing the support (20) to be fixed to the socket (18).
Description
この発明は、カメラユニット、エレベーターシステム、及びエレベーターの改修方法に関する。
The present invention relates to a camera unit, an elevator system, and a method of repairing an elevator.
特許文献1にエレベーター装置が記載されている。特許文献1に記載されたエレベーター装置は、かごにカメラとランプとが設けられる。ランプによって昇降路の内部が照らされる。カメラによって昇降路の内部が撮影される。
The elevator device is described in Patent Document 1. The elevator device described in Patent Document 1 is provided with a camera and a lamp in a car. The ramp illuminates the interior of the hoistway. The inside of the hoistway is photographed by the camera.
例えば、既設のエレベーター装置に、昇降路の内部を撮影するためのカメラを取り付ける例を考える。特許文献1に記載されたエレベーター装置のようにかごにカメラを取り付けると、カメラを固定する部材等を新たに用意しなければならず、手間と費用とが掛かるといった問題があった。このような問題は、エレベーター装置を新設する場合にも同様に発生し得る。
For example, consider an example in which a camera for photographing the inside of a hoistway is attached to an existing elevator device. When a camera is attached to a car like the elevator device described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to newly prepare a member or the like for fixing the camera, which causes a problem that labor and cost are required. Such a problem may occur similarly when a new elevator device is installed.
この発明は、上述のような課題を解決するためになされた。この発明の目的は、昇降路の内部を撮影するためのカメラを設置する費用と手間とを低減できるカメラユニットを提供することである。この発明の他の目的は、そのようなカメラユニットを備えたエレベーターシステムを提供することである。この発明の他の目的は、昇降路の内部を撮影するためのカメラを設置する費用と手間とを低減できるエレベーターの改修方法を提供することである。
This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems. An object of the present invention is to provide a camera unit capable of reducing the cost and labor of installing a camera for photographing the inside of a hoistway. Another object of the present invention is to provide an elevator system with such a camera unit. Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of repairing an elevator that can reduce the cost and effort of installing a camera for photographing the inside of a hoistway.
この発明に係るカメラユニットは、支持体と、支持体に設けられ、エレベーターのかごの外側に設けられた電球用のソケットにねじ込まれることにより、支持体をソケットに固定することが可能な口金と、支持体に支持され、可視光を放射可能な第1放射手段と、第1放射手段から可視光を放射させる放射制御手段と、支持体に支持され、第1放射手段からの可視光による撮影が可能なカメラと、カメラによって撮影された映像を表す映像データを送信するための通信手段と、を備える。
The camera unit according to the present invention has a support and a base capable of fixing the support to the socket by being screwed into a socket for a light bulb provided on the support and provided on the outside of the car of the elevator. , A first radiating means that is supported by a support and capable of emitting visible light, a radiating control means that radiates visible light from the first radiating means, and an image taken by visible light that is supported by a support and can emit visible light. It is provided with a camera capable of transmitting the image and a communication means for transmitting image data representing the image taken by the camera.
この発明に係るエレベーターシステムは、昇降路を移動するかごと、かごの外側に設けられた電球用のソケットと、ソケットを介してかごに固定されたカメラユニットと、保守用の携帯端末と、を備える。カメラユニットは、可視光を放射可能な第1放射手段と、赤外線を放射可能な第2放射手段と、第1放射手段又は第2放射手段を選択する選択手段と、選択手段が第1放射手段を選択すると第1放射手段から可視光を放射させ、選択手段が第2放射手段を選択すると第2放射手段から赤外線を放射させる放射制御手段と、第1放射手段からの可視光による撮影及び第2放射手段からの赤外線による撮影が可能なカメラと、カメラによって撮影された映像を表す映像データを携帯端末に対して送信するための通信手段と、を備える。携帯端末は、第1表示器と、通信手段から受信した映像データに基づいて、カメラによって撮影された映像を第1表示器に表示させる第1表示制御手段と、選択手段に第1放射手段を選択させるための信号を生成する信号生成手段と、を備える。
The elevator system according to the present invention comprises a car moving in a hoistway, a socket for a light bulb provided on the outside of the car, a camera unit fixed to the car via the socket, and a mobile terminal for maintenance. Be prepared. The camera unit includes a first radiating means capable of emitting visible light, a second radiating means capable of radiating infrared light, a selection means for selecting the first radiating means or the second radiating means, and the selecting means being the first radiating means. When is selected, visible light is emitted from the first radiating means, and when the selecting means selects the second radiating means, infrared radiation is radiated from the second radiating means, and imaging with visible light from the first radiating means and the first (2) A camera capable of photographing by infrared rays from a radiating means and a communication means for transmitting video data representing an image captured by the camera to a mobile terminal are provided. The mobile terminal includes a first display, a first display control means for displaying the image taken by the camera on the first display based on the image data received from the communication means, and a first radiation means as the selection means. A signal generation means for generating a signal for selection is provided.
この発明に係るエレベーターシステムは、昇降路を移動するかごと、かごの外側に設けられた電球用のソケットと、ソケットを介してかごに固定されたカメラユニットと、アクセスポイントが接続された監視装置と、アクセスポイントを介さずに監視装置との通信が可能な外部機器と、を備える。カメラユニットは、可視光を放射可能な第1放射手段と、赤外線を放射可能な第2放射手段と、第1放射手段又は第2放射手段を選択する選択手段と、選択手段が第1放射手段を選択すると第1放射手段から可視光を放射させ、選択手段が第2放射手段を選択すると第2放射手段から赤外線を放射させる放射制御手段と、第1放射手段からの可視光による撮影及び第2放射手段からの赤外線による撮影が可能なカメラと、カメラによって撮影された映像を表す映像データを、アクセスポイントを介して監視装置に送信するための通信手段と、を備える。監視装置は、アクセスポイントを介して通信手段から受信した映像データを外部機器に送信する。外部機器は、第1表示器と、監視装置から受信した映像データに基づいて、カメラによって撮影された映像を第1表示器に表示させる第1表示制御手段と、選択手段に第1放射手段を選択させるための信号を生成する信号生成手段と、を備える。
The elevator system according to the present invention is a monitoring device in which a car moving in a hoistway, a socket for a light bulb provided on the outside of the car, a camera unit fixed to the car via the socket, and an access point are connected. And an external device capable of communicating with the monitoring device without going through an access point. The camera unit includes a first radiating means capable of emitting visible light, a second radiating means capable of radiating infrared light, a selection means for selecting the first radiating means or the second radiating means, and the selecting means being the first radiating means. When is selected, visible light is emitted from the first radiating means, and when the selecting means selects the second radiating means, infrared radiation is radiated from the second radiating means, and imaging with visible light from the first radiating means and the first (2) A camera capable of photographing by infrared rays from a radiating means and a communication means for transmitting video data representing an image captured by the camera to a monitoring device via an access point are provided. The monitoring device transmits the video data received from the communication means via the access point to the external device. The external device includes a first display, a first display control means for displaying the image taken by the camera on the first display based on the image data received from the monitoring device, and a first radiation means as the selection means. A signal generation means for generating a signal for selection is provided.
この発明に係るエレベーターシステムは、昇降路を移動するかごと、かごの外側に設けられた電球用のソケットと、ソケットを介してかごに固定されたカメラユニットと、手動操作によってかごを移動させることが可能な保守モードに設定するための設定手段と、設定手段によって保守モードに設定されている時に、昇降路に人がいることを検出する人検出手段と、人がいることが人検出手段によって検出されると、登録された呼びにかごを応答させる自動運転を禁止する禁止手段と、を備える。カメラユニットは、可視光を放射可能な第1放射手段と、赤外線を放射可能な第2放射手段と、第1放射手段又は第2放射手段を選択する選択手段と、選択手段が第1放射手段を選択すると第1放射手段から可視光を放射させ、選択手段が第2放射手段を選択すると第2放射手段から赤外線を放射させる放射制御手段と、第1放射手段からの可視光による撮影及び第2放射手段からの赤外線による撮影が可能なカメラと、カメラによって撮影された映像を表す映像データを送信するための通信手段と、を備える。選択部は、自動運転が行われていれば第2放射手段を選択し、設定手段によって保守モードに設定されると第1放射手段を選択する。人検出手段は、通信手段によって送信された映像データに基づいて人がいることを検出する。
The elevator system according to the present invention is a car that moves in a hoistway, a socket for a light bulb provided on the outside of the car, a camera unit fixed to the car via the socket, and a car that is manually operated. The setting means for setting the maintenance mode, the person detecting means for detecting the presence of a person in the hoistway when the setting means is set to the maintenance mode, and the person detecting means for detecting the presence of a person. When detected, it is provided with a prohibition means for prohibiting automatic operation in which the car is answered to the registered call. The camera unit includes a first radiating means capable of emitting visible light, a second radiating means capable of radiating infrared light, a selection means for selecting the first radiating means or the second radiating means, and the selecting means being the first radiating means. When is selected, visible light is emitted from the first radiating means, and when the selecting means selects the second radiating means, infrared radiation is radiated from the second radiating means, and imaging with visible light from the first radiating means and the first (2) A camera capable of photographing by infrared rays from a radiating means and a communication means for transmitting image data representing an image photographed by the camera are provided. The selection unit selects the second radiating means if the automatic operation is performed, and selects the first radiating means when the maintenance mode is set by the setting means. The person detecting means detects the presence of a person based on the video data transmitted by the communication means.
この発明に係るエレベーターの改修方法は、電球をソケットから外す工程と、電球を外したソケットに、カメラユニットを取り付ける工程と、を備える。カメラユニットは、可視光を放射可能な第1放射手段と、赤外線を放射可能な第2放射手段と、第1放射手段又は第2放射手段を選択する選択手段と、選択手段が第1放射手段を選択すると第1放射手段から可視光を放射させ、選択手段が第2放射手段を選択すると第2放射手段から赤外線を放射させる放射制御手段と、第1放射手段からの可視光による撮影及び第2放射手段からの赤外線による撮影が可能なカメラと、カメラによって撮影された映像を表す映像データを送信するための通信手段と、を備える。
The elevator repair method according to the present invention includes a step of removing the light bulb from the socket and a step of attaching the camera unit to the socket from which the light bulb is removed. The camera unit includes a first radiating means capable of emitting visible light, a second radiating means capable of radiating infrared light, a selection means for selecting the first radiating means or the second radiating means, and the selecting means being the first radiating means. When is selected, visible light is emitted from the first radiating means, and when the selecting means selects the second radiating means, infrared radiation is radiated from the second radiating means, and imaging with visible light from the first radiating means and the first (2) A camera capable of photographing by infrared rays from a radiating means and a communication means for transmitting image data representing an image photographed by the camera are provided.
この発明によれば、昇降路の内部を撮影するためのカメラを設置する費用と手間とを低減できる。
According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the cost and labor of installing a camera for photographing the inside of the hoistway.
添付の図面を参照し、本発明を説明する。重複する説明は、適宜簡略化或いは省略する。各図において、同一の符号は同一の部分又は相当する部分を示す。
The present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Overlapping description will be simplified or omitted as appropriate. In each figure, the same reference numerals indicate the same parts or corresponding parts.
実施の形態1.
図1は、実施の形態1におけるエレベーターシステムの例を示す図である。図1に示すエレベーターシステムは、かご1及びつり合いおもり2を備える。かご1は、昇降路3を上下に移動する。つり合いおもり2は、昇降路3を上下に移動する。かご1及びつり合いおもり2は、主ロープ4によって昇降路3に吊り下げられる。 Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an elevator system according to the first embodiment. The elevator system shown in FIG. 1 includes a car 1 and a balance weight 2. The car 1 moves up and down in thehoistway 3. The balance weight 2 moves up and down on the hoistway 3. The car 1 and the balance weight 2 are suspended from the hoistway 3 by the main rope 4.
図1は、実施の形態1におけるエレベーターシステムの例を示す図である。図1に示すエレベーターシステムは、かご1及びつり合いおもり2を備える。かご1は、昇降路3を上下に移動する。つり合いおもり2は、昇降路3を上下に移動する。かご1及びつり合いおもり2は、主ロープ4によって昇降路3に吊り下げられる。 Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an elevator system according to the first embodiment. The elevator system shown in FIG. 1 includes a car 1 and a balance weight 2. The car 1 moves up and down in the
主ロープ4は、巻上機5の駆動綱車6に巻き掛けられる。かご1は、駆動綱車6の回転に応じて移動する。制御装置7は、巻上機5を制御する。即ち、かご1の移動は、制御装置7によって制御される。
The main rope 4 is wound around the drive sheave 6 of the hoisting machine 5. The car 1 moves according to the rotation of the drive sheave 6. The control device 7 controls the hoisting machine 5. That is, the movement of the car 1 is controlled by the control device 7.
監視装置8は、制御装置7に接続される。監視装置8は、制御装置7と通信する。監視装置8は、エレベーター装置が外部と通信を行うための装置である。例えば、監視装置8は、ネットワーク9を介して遠隔の監視センター10に接続される。具体的に、監視装置8は、ネットワーク9を介して監視センター10に備えられた外部機器11と通信する。
The monitoring device 8 is connected to the control device 7. The monitoring device 8 communicates with the control device 7. The monitoring device 8 is a device for the elevator device to communicate with the outside. For example, the monitoring device 8 is connected to the remote monitoring center 10 via the network 9. Specifically, the monitoring device 8 communicates with the external device 11 provided in the monitoring center 10 via the network 9.
監視装置8に、アクセスポイント12が接続される。アクセスポイント12は、特定の機器が監視装置8と無線通信を行う際に使用される。上記特定の機器には、例えば、保守用の携帯端末13が含まれる。携帯端末13は、エレベーターの保守員によって所有される。保守員は、携帯端末13を使用してエレベーターの保守作業を行う。なお、監視装置8は、アクセスポイント12を介することなく外部機器11と通信することが可能である。
The access point 12 is connected to the monitoring device 8. The access point 12 is used when a specific device wirelessly communicates with the monitoring device 8. The specific device includes, for example, a mobile terminal 13 for maintenance. The mobile terminal 13 is owned by an elevator maintenance person. The maintenance staff uses the mobile terminal 13 to perform maintenance work on the elevator. The monitoring device 8 can communicate with the external device 11 without going through the access point 12.
監視装置8に、地震計14が接続される。地震計14は、例えば建物の加速度を検出する。地震計14によって検出された加速度のデータは、監視装置8に入力される。監視装置8は、地震計14によって特定レベル以上の加速度が検出されると、地震管制運転を実施させるための信号を制御装置7に送信する。地震計14は、制御装置7に接続されても良い。この場合、地震計14によって検出された加速度のデータは、制御装置7に入力される。制御装置7は、地震計14によって特定レベル以上の加速度が検出されると、地震管制運転を実施する。また、地震計14は、特定レベル以上の加速度を検出した際に地震検知信号を出力しても良い。地震計14が監視装置8に接続されていれば、地震計14からの地震検知信号は監視装置8に入力される。監視装置8は、地震計14から地震検知信号を受信すると、地震管制運転を実施させるための信号を制御装置7に送信する。地震計14が制御装置7に接続されている場合、地震計14からの地震検知信号は制御装置7に入力される。この場合、制御装置7は、地震計14から地震検知信号を受信すると、地震管制運転を実施する。地震計14は、昇降路3のピット3aに設けられても良い。
The seismograph 14 is connected to the monitoring device 8. The seismograph 14 detects, for example, the acceleration of a building. The acceleration data detected by the seismograph 14 is input to the monitoring device 8. When the seismograph 14 detects an acceleration of a specific level or higher, the monitoring device 8 transmits a signal for executing the seismic control operation to the control device 7. The seismograph 14 may be connected to the control device 7. In this case, the acceleration data detected by the seismograph 14 is input to the control device 7. When the seismograph 14 detects an acceleration of a specific level or higher, the control device 7 performs seismic control operation. Further, the seismograph 14 may output an earthquake detection signal when an acceleration of a specific level or higher is detected. If the seismograph 14 is connected to the monitoring device 8, the earthquake detection signal from the seismograph 14 is input to the monitoring device 8. When the monitoring device 8 receives the earthquake detection signal from the seismograph 14, it transmits a signal for executing the seismic control operation to the control device 7. When the seismograph 14 is connected to the control device 7, the seismic detection signal from the seismograph 14 is input to the control device 7. In this case, when the control device 7 receives the earthquake detection signal from the seismograph 14, the control device 7 performs the seismic control operation. The seismograph 14 may be provided in the pit 3a of the hoistway 3.
かご1と制御装置7との間に、制御ケーブル15が接続される。制御ケーブル15は、かご1から下方に延びる。かご1から下方に延びた制御ケーブル15は、昇降路3の内部で方向転換されて上方に延びる。制御ケーブル15は、かご1の移動を阻害することがないように、昇降路3の内部でU字状に吊り下げられる。
The control cable 15 is connected between the car 1 and the control device 7. The control cable 15 extends downward from the car 1. The control cable 15 extending downward from the car 1 is turned around inside the hoistway 3 and extends upward. The control cable 15 is suspended in a U shape inside the hoistway 3 so as not to hinder the movement of the car 1.
かご1に、カメラユニット16及び17が設けられる。かご1に、電球用のソケット18及び19が設けられる。ソケット18及び19は、特定の口金を有する市販の電球を取り付けることができる形状を有している。ソケット18及び19は、かご1の外側に露出するように配置される。カメラユニット16は、ソケット18を介してかご1に固定される。図1に示す例では、カメラユニット16は、かご1の下に配置される。カメラユニット17は、ソケット19を介してかご1に固定される。図1に示す例では、カメラユニット17は、かご1の上に配置される。
Camera units 16 and 17 are provided in the car 1. The basket 1 is provided with sockets 18 and 19 for light bulbs. The sockets 18 and 19 have a shape to which a commercially available light bulb having a specific base can be attached. The sockets 18 and 19 are arranged so as to be exposed to the outside of the car 1. The camera unit 16 is fixed to the car 1 via the socket 18. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the camera unit 16 is arranged under the car 1. The camera unit 17 is fixed to the car 1 via the socket 19. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the camera unit 17 is arranged on the car 1.
本実施の形態では、かご1にカメラユニット16及び17が設けられる例を示す。かご1にカメラユニット16のみが設けられても良い。かご1にカメラユニット17のみが設けられても良い。
In the present embodiment, an example in which the camera units 16 and 17 are provided in the car 1 is shown. Only the camera unit 16 may be provided in the car 1. Only the camera unit 17 may be provided in the car 1.
かご1は、例えば操作盤34、かご床35、敷居36、ドア37、前垂れ38、及び表示器39を備える。かご床35は、人が乗るための部材である。敷居36は、かご床35に支持される。ドア37は、敷居36によって案内される。前垂れ38は、敷居36を支持する前梁(図示せず)に支持される。前垂れ38は、敷居36から下方に延びる。カメラユニット16は、例えばかご床35の下方に配置される。かご1にカメラユニット16が設けられる場合、前垂れ38は、透光性を有することが好ましい。例えば、前垂れ38は、透明な樹脂部材で形成される。前垂れ38は、全体が透明な樹脂部材で形成されても良い。他の例として、前垂れ38の一部が透明な樹脂部材で形成されても良い。例えば、金属板に中空部を設け、その中空部を透明な樹脂部材で塞ぐことによって前垂れ38を形成しても良い。前垂れ38に透明な部材が含まれなくても良い。例えば、前垂れ38は、パンチングプレス加工或いはスリット加工が施された金属板によって形成されても良い。表示器39は、かご1に乗っている乗客に情報を提供する。
The car 1 includes, for example, an operation panel 34, a car floor 35, a threshold 36, a door 37, a front hanging 38, and a display 39. The car floor 35 is a member for a person to ride on. The sill 36 is supported by the car floor 35. The door 37 is guided by the threshold 36. The front hanging 38 is supported by a front beam (not shown) that supports the threshold 36. The front hang 38 extends downward from the threshold 36. The camera unit 16 is arranged below, for example, the car floor 35. When the camera unit 16 is provided in the car 1, the front hanging 38 is preferably translucent. For example, the front hanging 38 is formed of a transparent resin member. The front hanging 38 may be entirely made of a transparent resin member. As another example, a part of the front hanging 38 may be formed of a transparent resin member. For example, the front hanging 38 may be formed by providing a hollow portion in a metal plate and closing the hollow portion with a transparent resin member. The front hanging 38 does not have to include a transparent member. For example, the front hanging 38 may be formed of a metal plate that has been punched or slit. The display 39 provides information to the passengers in the car 1.
図2は、カメラユニット16の例を示す図である。図3は、カメラユニット16が有する機能を説明するための図である。図2に示すように、カメラユニット16は、電球のような外形を有する。図2に示すカメラユニット16の外形は一例である。カメラユニット16は、電球とは全く異なる形状を有していても良い。
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the camera unit 16. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the function of the camera unit 16. As shown in FIG. 2, the camera unit 16 has an outer shape like a light bulb. The outer shape of the camera unit 16 shown in FIG. 2 is an example. The camera unit 16 may have a shape completely different from that of the light bulb.
カメラユニット16は、例えば支持体20、及び口金21を備える。口金21は、支持体20に設けられる。口金21は、ソケット18に着脱可能な形状を有している。即ち、口金21をソケット18にねじ込むことにより、支持体20、即ちカメラユニット16をソケット18に固定することができる。
The camera unit 16 includes, for example, a support 20 and a base 21. The base 21 is provided on the support 20. The base 21 has a shape that can be attached to and detached from the socket 18. That is, the support 20, that is, the camera unit 16 can be fixed to the socket 18 by screwing the base 21 into the socket 18.
カメラユニット16は、例えば可視光ランプ22、赤外線ランプ23、カメラ24、マイク25、スピーカ26、加速度計27、ジャイロセンサ28、気圧計29、温度計30、湿度計31、及び制御装置32を更に備える。赤外線ランプ23、マイク25、スピーカ26、加速度計27、ジャイロセンサ28、気圧計29、温度計30、及び湿度計31は、必要に応じてカメラユニット17に備えられても良い。
The camera unit 16 further includes, for example, a visible light lamp 22, an infrared lamp 23, a camera 24, a microphone 25, a speaker 26, an accelerometer 27, a gyro sensor 28, a barometer 29, a thermometer 30, a hygrometer 31, and a control device 32. Be prepared. The infrared lamp 23, the microphone 25, the speaker 26, the accelerometer 27, the gyro sensor 28, the barometer 29, the thermometer 30, and the hygrometer 31 may be provided in the camera unit 17 as needed.
制御装置32は、例えば記憶部40、選択部41、放射制御部42、音制御部43、通信部44、条件判定部45、及び通信検出部46を備える。
The control device 32 includes, for example, a storage unit 40, a selection unit 41, a radiation control unit 42, a sound control unit 43, a communication unit 44, a condition determination unit 45, and a communication detection unit 46.
可視光ランプ22は、支持体20に支持される。可視光ランプ22は、可視光を放射する。可視光ランプ22は、可視光を放射可能な手段の一例である。例えば、可視光ランプ22として白色LEDが採用される。カメラユニット16に備えられた可視光ランプ22からは、下方に向けて可視光が放射される。可視光ランプ22は、放射制御部42によって制御される。
The visible light lamp 22 is supported by the support 20. The visible light lamp 22 emits visible light. The visible light lamp 22 is an example of a means capable of emitting visible light. For example, a white LED is adopted as the visible light lamp 22. Visible light is emitted downward from the visible light lamp 22 provided in the camera unit 16. The visible light lamp 22 is controlled by the radiation control unit 42.
赤外線ランプ23は、支持体20に支持される。赤外線ランプ23は、赤外線を放射する。赤外線ランプ23は、赤外線を放射可能な手段の一例である。例えば、赤外線ランプ23として、赤外線LEDが採用される。カメラユニット16に備えられた赤外線ランプ23からは、下方に向けて赤外線が放射される。赤外線ランプ23は、放射制御部42によって制御される。
The infrared lamp 23 is supported by the support 20. The infrared lamp 23 emits infrared rays. The infrared lamp 23 is an example of a means capable of emitting infrared rays. For example, an infrared LED is adopted as the infrared lamp 23. Infrared rays are emitted downward from the infrared lamp 23 provided in the camera unit 16. The infrared lamp 23 is controlled by the radiation control unit 42.
カメラ24は、支持体20に支持される。カメラユニット16に備えられたカメラ24は、かご1の下方が撮影できるように向きが設定される。カメラ24は、可視光ランプ22からの可視光による撮影が可能である。また、カメラ24は、赤外線ランプ23からの赤外線による撮影が可能である。通信部44は、映像データを送信する。映像データは、カメラ24によって撮影された映像を表すデータである。
The camera 24 is supported by the support 20. The direction of the camera 24 provided in the camera unit 16 is set so that the lower part of the car 1 can be photographed. The camera 24 can take a picture with visible light from the visible light lamp 22. Further, the camera 24 can take an image by infrared rays from the infrared lamp 23. The communication unit 44 transmits video data. The video data is data representing a video captured by the camera 24.
マイク25は、支持体20に支持される。マイク25は、音を検出する。通信部44は、マイク25によって検出された音のデータを送信する。
The microphone 25 is supported by the support 20. The microphone 25 detects the sound. The communication unit 44 transmits the sound data detected by the microphone 25.
スピーカ26は、支持体20に支持される。スピーカ26は、音制御部43によって制御される。
The speaker 26 is supported by the support 20. The speaker 26 is controlled by the sound control unit 43.
加速度計27は、支持体20に支持される。加速度計27は、支持体20の加速度を検出する。通信部44は、加速度計27によって検出された加速度のデータを送信する。
The accelerometer 27 is supported by the support 20. The accelerometer 27 detects the acceleration of the support 20. The communication unit 44 transmits the acceleration data detected by the accelerometer 27.
ジャイロセンサ28は、支持体20に支持される。ジャイロセンサ28は、支持体20の角速度を検出する。通信部44は、ジャイロセンサ28によって検出された角速度のデータを送信する。
The gyro sensor 28 is supported by the support 20. The gyro sensor 28 detects the angular velocity of the support 20. The communication unit 44 transmits the data of the angular velocity detected by the gyro sensor 28.
気圧計29は、支持体20に支持される。気圧計29は、気圧計29が配置されている場所の気圧を検出する。通信部44は、気圧計29によって検出された気圧のデータを送信する。
The barometer 29 is supported by the support 20. The barometer 29 detects the atmospheric pressure at the place where the barometer 29 is arranged. The communication unit 44 transmits the data of the atmospheric pressure detected by the barometer 29.
温度計30は、支持体20に支持される。温度計30は、温度計30が配置されている場所の温度を検出する。通信部44は、温度計30によって検出された温度のデータを送信する。
The thermometer 30 is supported by the support 20. The thermometer 30 detects the temperature at the place where the thermometer 30 is arranged. The communication unit 44 transmits the temperature data detected by the thermometer 30.
湿度計31は、支持体20に支持される。湿度計31は、湿度計31が配置されている場所の湿度を検出する。通信部44は、湿度計31によって検出された湿度のデータを送信する。
The hygrometer 31 is supported by the support 20. The hygrometer 31 detects the humidity at the place where the hygrometer 31 is arranged. The communication unit 44 transmits the humidity data detected by the hygrometer 31.
制御装置32の選択部41は、光源を選択する。本実施の形態に示す例では、選択部41は、光源として可視光ランプ22又は赤外線ランプ23を選択する。放射制御部42は、選択部41が選択した光源から電磁波を放射させる。即ち、放射制御部42は、選択部41が可視光ランプ22を選択すると、可視光ランプ22から可視光を放射させる。放射制御部42は、選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択すると、赤外線ランプ23から赤外線を放射させる。カメラユニット16が赤外線ランプ23を備えていなければ、制御装置32は選択部41を備える必要はない。
The selection unit 41 of the control device 32 selects a light source. In the example shown in this embodiment, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 or the infrared lamp 23 as the light source. The radiation control unit 42 radiates electromagnetic waves from the light source selected by the selection unit 41. That is, when the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22, the radiation control unit 42 emits visible light from the visible light lamp 22. When the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23, the radiation control unit 42 emits infrared rays from the infrared lamp 23. If the camera unit 16 does not include the infrared lamp 23, the control device 32 does not need to include the selection unit 41.
カメラユニット17の形状及び機能は、カメラユニット16の形状及び機能と同様である。なお、カメラユニット17に備えられた可視光ランプ22からは、上方に向けて可視光が放射される。カメラユニット17に備えられた赤外線ランプ23からは、上方に向けて赤外線が放射される。カメラユニット17に備えられたカメラ24は、かご1の上方が撮影できるように向きが設定される。カメラユニット17の形状及び機能に関する他の説明は省略する。
The shape and function of the camera unit 17 are the same as the shape and function of the camera unit 16. Visible light is emitted upward from the visible light lamp 22 provided in the camera unit 17. Infrared rays are emitted upward from the infrared lamp 23 provided in the camera unit 17. The direction of the camera 24 provided in the camera unit 17 is set so that the upper part of the car 1 can be photographed. Other description of the shape and function of the camera unit 17 will be omitted.
図4は、カメラユニット16の基本動作の例を示すフローチャートである。エレベーターでは、通常、自動運転が行われる。自動運転は、登録された呼びにかご1を順次応答させる運転である。自動運転が行われている時に昇降路3の内部が光ると、利用者がその光を不審に感じる場合がある。このため、エレベーターで自動運転が行われていれば、選択部41は、例えば光源として赤外線ランプ23を選択する(S101)。
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the basic operation of the camera unit 16. Elevators are usually self-driving. The automatic operation is an operation in which the car 1 is sequentially answered to the registered calls. If the inside of the hoistway 3 shines during automatic driving, the user may feel the light suspicious. Therefore, if the elevator is automatically operated, the selection unit 41 selects, for example, the infrared lamp 23 as a light source (S101).
条件判定部45は、撮影条件が成立したか否かを判定する(S102)。撮影条件は予め設定される。撮影条件として、特定の時間帯が設定されても良い。かかる場合、現在時刻が上記時間帯に含まれていれば、S102でYesと判定される。他の例として、通信部44が特定の信号を受信すると、撮影条件が成立しても良い。他の例として、S102では常にYesと判定されても良い。
The condition determination unit 45 determines whether or not the shooting conditions are satisfied (S102). Shooting conditions are set in advance. A specific time zone may be set as the shooting condition. In such a case, if the current time is included in the above time zone, it is determined as Yes in S102. As another example, when the communication unit 44 receives a specific signal, the photographing condition may be satisfied. As another example, in S102, it may always be determined as Yes.
S102でYesと判定されると、放射制御部42は、赤外線ランプ23から赤外線を放射させる。また、S102でYesと判定されると、カメラ24による撮影が行われる(S103)。S102でカメラ24による撮影が開始されると、制御装置32では、映像データの送信を要求する要求信号を通信部44が受信したか否かが判定される(S104)。
If it is determined to be Yes in S102, the radiation control unit 42 emits infrared rays from the infrared lamp 23. If Yes is determined in S102, the camera 24 takes a picture (S103). When shooting by the camera 24 is started in S102, the control device 32 determines whether or not the communication unit 44 has received the request signal requesting the transmission of video data (S104).
通信部44は、要求信号を受信していれば(S104のYes)、要求先に映像データを送信する(S105)。通信部44が要求信号を受信していなければ(S104のNo)、映像データが記憶部40に保存される(S106)。S105において記憶部40への映像データの保存が同時に行われても良い。
If the communication unit 44 has received the request signal (Yes in S104), the communication unit 44 transmits the video data to the request destination (S105). If the communication unit 44 has not received the request signal (No in S104), the video data is stored in the storage unit 40 (S106). In S105, the video data may be stored in the storage unit 40 at the same time.
選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択している間、条件判定部45は、切替条件が成立したか否かを判定する(S107)。切替条件は予め設定される。切替条件として、特定の時刻が設定されても良い。かかる場合、現在時刻が上記時刻になると、107でYesと判定される。他の例として、通信部44が特定の信号を受信すると、切替条件が成立しても良い。他の例として、エレベーターの運転モードに応じて切替条件が成立しても良い。選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択している時に切替条件が成立すると、選択部41は、光源として可視光ランプ22を選択する(S108)。
While the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23, the condition determination unit 45 determines whether or not the switching condition is satisfied (S107). The switching conditions are set in advance. A specific time may be set as the switching condition. In such a case, when the current time reaches the above time, 107 determines Yes. As another example, when the communication unit 44 receives a specific signal, the switching condition may be satisfied. As another example, the switching condition may be satisfied according to the operation mode of the elevator. If the switching condition is satisfied while the selection unit 41 is selecting the infrared lamp 23, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 as the light source (S108).
選択部41が可視光ランプ22を選択すると、条件判定部45は、撮影条件が成立したか否かを判定する(S109)。可視光で撮影するための撮影条件は、赤外線で撮影するための撮影条件とは異なる。例えば、通信部44が特定の信号を受信すると、S109でYesと判定される。可視光で撮影するための撮影条件は、赤外線で撮影するための撮影条件と同じであっても良い。例えば、S109では常にYesと判定されても良い。
When the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22, the condition determination unit 45 determines whether or not the shooting conditions are satisfied (S109). The shooting conditions for shooting with visible light are different from the shooting conditions for shooting with infrared light. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives a specific signal, S109 determines Yes. The shooting conditions for shooting with visible light may be the same as the shooting conditions for shooting with infrared light. For example, in S109, it may always be determined as Yes.
S109でYesと判定されると、放射制御部42は、可視光ランプ22から可視光を放射させる。また、S109でYesと判定されると、カメラ24による撮影が行われる(S110)。S110でカメラ24による撮影が開始されると、制御装置32では、映像データの送信を要求する要求信号を通信部44が受信したか否かが判定される(S111)。
If it is determined to be Yes in S109, the radiation control unit 42 emits visible light from the visible light lamp 22. Further, if it is determined to be Yes in S109, the camera 24 takes a picture (S110). When shooting by the camera 24 is started in S110, the control device 32 determines whether or not the communication unit 44 has received the request signal requesting the transmission of video data (S111).
通信部44は、要求信号を受信していれば(S111のYes)、要求先に映像データを送信する(S112)。通信部44が要求信号を受信していなければ(S111のNo)、記憶部40に映像データが保存される(S113)。S112において映像データの保存が同時に行われても良い。
If the communication unit 44 has received the request signal (Yes in S111), the communication unit 44 transmits the video data to the request destination (S112). If the communication unit 44 has not received the request signal (No in S111), the video data is stored in the storage unit 40 (S113). The video data may be saved at the same time in S112.
選択部41が可視光ランプ22を選択している間も、条件判定部45は、切替条件が成立したか否かを判定する(S114)。S114での切替条件とS107での切替条件とは異なる条件でも良い。選択部41が可視光ランプ22を選択している時に切替条件が成立すると、選択部41は、光源として赤外線ランプ23を選択する(S101)。
While the selection unit 41 is selecting the visible light lamp 22, the condition determination unit 45 determines whether or not the switching condition is satisfied (S114). The switching condition in S114 and the switching condition in S107 may be different from each other. If the switching condition is satisfied while the selection unit 41 is selecting the visible light lamp 22, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 as the light source (S101).
カメラユニット17の基本動作は、カメラユニット16の基本動作と同様である。このため、カメラユニット17の基本動作に関する説明は省略する。
The basic operation of the camera unit 17 is the same as the basic operation of the camera unit 16. Therefore, the description of the basic operation of the camera unit 17 will be omitted.
図5は、制御装置7及び監視装置8が有する機能を示す図である。制御装置7は、例えば記憶部50、運転制御部51、及び表示制御部52を備える。
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the functions of the control device 7 and the monitoring device 8. The control device 7 includes, for example, a storage unit 50, an operation control unit 51, and a display control unit 52.
運転制御部51は、設定されている運転モードに応じた運転制御を行う。運転モードには、例えば自動モード、保守モード、診断モード、管制モード、及び復旧モードがある。自動モードでは、上述した自動運転が行われる。保守モードでは、手動操作によってかご1を移動させることが可能である。診断モードでは、異常の有無を判定するための診断運転が行われる。例えば、診断運転は定期的に行われる。管制モードでは、例えば地震管制運転が行われる。地震管制運転は、地震が発生した直後に行われる。復旧モードでは、エレベーターの復旧の可否を判定するための復旧運転が行われる。復旧運転は、地震管制運転が行われた後に行われる。表示制御部52は、表示器39を制御する。
The operation control unit 51 performs operation control according to the set operation mode. The operation mode includes, for example, an automatic mode, a maintenance mode, a diagnostic mode, a control mode, and a recovery mode. In the automatic mode, the above-mentioned automatic operation is performed. In the maintenance mode, the car 1 can be moved manually. In the diagnostic mode, a diagnostic operation is performed to determine the presence or absence of an abnormality. For example, diagnostic driving is performed on a regular basis. In the control mode, for example, seismic control operation is performed. Seismic control operation is performed immediately after an earthquake occurs. In the restoration mode, a restoration operation is performed to determine whether or not the elevator can be restored. The restoration operation is performed after the seismic control operation is performed. The display control unit 52 controls the display 39.
監視装置8は、例えば記憶部60、条件判定部61、通信部62、異常検出部63、人検出部64、及び禁止部65を備える。
The monitoring device 8 includes, for example, a storage unit 60, a condition determination unit 61, a communication unit 62, an abnormality detection unit 63, a person detection unit 64, and a prohibition unit 65.
図6は、携帯端末13の例を示す図である。携帯端末13は、例えば入力装置70、及び表示器71を備える。保守員は、入力装置70から必要な情報を入力する。入力装置70及び表示器71は、タッチパネル式の一体型の装置でも良い。入力装置70は、キーボード或いはマウスであっても良い。携帯端末13は、例えば記憶部72、信号生成部73、表示制御部74、及び通信部75を更に備える。表示制御部74は、表示器71を制御する。
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the mobile terminal 13. The mobile terminal 13 includes, for example, an input device 70 and a display 71. The maintenance staff inputs necessary information from the input device 70. The input device 70 and the display 71 may be a touch panel type integrated device. The input device 70 may be a keyboard or a mouse. The mobile terminal 13 further includes, for example, a storage unit 72, a signal generation unit 73, a display control unit 74, and a communication unit 75. The display control unit 74 controls the display 71.
図7は、外部機器11の例を示す図である。外部機器11は、例えば入力装置80、及び表示器81を備える。監視センター10の監視員は、入力装置80から必要な情報を入力する。入力装置80及び表示器81は、タッチパネル式の一体型の装置でも良い。入力装置80は、キーボード或いはマウスであっても良い。外部機器11は、例えば記憶部82、信号生成部83、表示制御部84、及び通信部85を更に備える。表示制御部84は、表示器81を制御する。
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the external device 11. The external device 11 includes, for example, an input device 80 and a display 81. The observer of the monitoring center 10 inputs necessary information from the input device 80. The input device 80 and the display 81 may be a touch panel type integrated device. The input device 80 may be a keyboard or a mouse. The external device 11 further includes, for example, a storage unit 82, a signal generation unit 83, a display control unit 84, and a communication unit 85. The display control unit 84 controls the display 81.
以下に、カメラ24で撮影された映像を利用する例について説明する。以下においては、カメラユニット16に備えられたカメラ24で撮影された映像を利用する例について詳しく説明する。カメラユニット17に備えられたカメラ24で撮影された映像を利用する例については、詳しい説明を省略する。先ず、一例として、保守員が、カメラ24で撮影された映像を自分の携帯端末13で見る例について説明する。
An example of using the image taken by the camera 24 will be described below. In the following, an example of using the image taken by the camera 24 provided in the camera unit 16 will be described in detail. A detailed description of the example of using the image captured by the camera 24 provided in the camera unit 17 will be omitted. First, as an example, an example in which a maintenance worker views an image taken by the camera 24 on his / her mobile terminal 13 will be described.
例えば、カメラユニット16では、エレベーターで自動運転が行われていれば、選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択する(S101)。例えば、自動運転が行われている間、S102ではYesと判定され、S104ではNoと判定される。かかる場合、自動運転が行われていれば、カメラ24によって撮影された赤外線映像が記憶部40に保存され続ける。
For example, in the camera unit 16, if the elevator is automatically operated, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 (S101). For example, while the automatic operation is being performed, it is determined as Yes in S102 and No in S104. In such a case, if the automatic operation is performed, the infrared image captured by the camera 24 continues to be stored in the storage unit 40.
図8は、携帯端末13の動作例を示すフローチャートである。携帯端末13では、カメラユニット16と無線接続したか否かが判定される(S201)。図9は、カメラユニット16と接続した携帯端末13の例を示す図である。図9に示す例では、携帯端末13の表示器71に、入力装置70としてのボタン70aとボタン70bとが表示される。
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the mobile terminal 13. The mobile terminal 13 determines whether or not it is wirelessly connected to the camera unit 16 (S201). FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a mobile terminal 13 connected to the camera unit 16. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the button 70a and the button 70b as the input device 70 are displayed on the display 71 of the mobile terminal 13.
保守員が携帯端末13に対して特定の操作を行うことにより、携帯端末13がカメラユニット16に接続される(S201のYes)。携帯端末13では、カメラユニット16に接続されると、可視光映像の要求があるか否かが判定される(S202)。ボタン70aは、保守員が昇降路3内の可視光映像を見たい時に押すためのボタンである。ボタン70aが押されると、S202でYesと判定される。S202でYesと判定されると、信号生成部73は、選択部41に可視光ランプ22を選択させるための第1信号を生成する(S203)。通信部75は、信号生成部73が生成した第1信号をカメラユニット16に送信する(S204)。
When the maintenance staff performs a specific operation on the mobile terminal 13, the mobile terminal 13 is connected to the camera unit 16 (Yes in S201). When the mobile terminal 13 is connected to the camera unit 16, it is determined whether or not there is a request for a visible light image (S202). The button 70a is a button for a maintenance worker to press when he / she wants to see a visible light image in the hoistway 3. When the button 70a is pressed, S202 determines Yes. If it is determined to be Yes in S202, the signal generation unit 73 generates a first signal for causing the selection unit 41 to select the visible light lamp 22 (S203). The communication unit 75 transmits the first signal generated by the signal generation unit 73 to the camera unit 16 (S204).
カメラユニット16では、選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択している時に通信部44が携帯端末13から第1信号を受信すると、切替条件が成立したことを条件判定部45が判定する(S107のYes)。これにより、選択部41は、S108で可視光ランプ22を選択する。例えば、通信部44が携帯端末13から第1信号を受信すると、S109でYesと判定され、S111でYesと判定される。S112において、通信部44は、カメラ24による映像データを携帯端末13に対して送信する。
In the camera unit 16, when the communication unit 44 receives the first signal from the mobile terminal 13 while the selection unit 41 is selecting the infrared lamp 23, the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (S107). Yes). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 in S108. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the first signal from the mobile terminal 13, it is determined as Yes in S109 and Yes in S111. In S112, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data from the camera 24 to the mobile terminal 13.
携帯端末13では、S204で第1信号を送信すると、カメラユニット16から映像データを受信したか否かが判定される(S205)。S112で通信部44が送信した映像データは、通信部75によって受信される(S205のYes)。表示制御部74は、通信部75がカメラユニット16から受信した映像データに基づいて、カメラ24によって撮影された映像、即ち可視光映像を表示器71に表示させる(S206)。例えば、表示制御部74は、カメラ24によって撮影された映像を表示器71の表示エリア71aに表示させる。
In the mobile terminal 13, when the first signal is transmitted in S204, it is determined whether or not the video data is received from the camera unit 16 (S205). The video data transmitted by the communication unit 44 in S112 is received by the communication unit 75 (Yes in S205). The display control unit 74 causes the display 71 to display an image captured by the camera 24, that is, a visible light image, based on the image data received by the communication unit 75 from the camera unit 16 (S206). For example, the display control unit 74 displays the image captured by the camera 24 in the display area 71a of the display unit 71.
携帯端末13とカメラユニット16との通信が切断されていなければ(S207のNo)、携帯端末13の処理はS202に戻る。携帯端末13では、S202でYesと判定されなければ、赤外線映像の要求があるか否かが判定される(S208)。ボタン70bは、保守員が昇降路3内の赤外線映像を見たい時に押すためのボタンである。携帯端末13がカメラユニット16に接続されている時にボタン70bが押されると、S208でYesと判定される。S208でYesと判定されると、信号生成部73は、選択部41に赤外線ランプ23を選択させるための第2信号を生成する(S209)。第2信号は、上記第1信号とは異なる信号である。通信部75は、信号生成部73が生成した第2信号をカメラユニット16に送信する(S210)。
If the communication between the mobile terminal 13 and the camera unit 16 is not disconnected (No in S207), the processing of the mobile terminal 13 returns to S202. In the mobile terminal 13, if it is not determined as Yes in S202, it is determined whether or not there is a request for an infrared image (S208). The button 70b is a button for a maintenance person to press when he / she wants to see an infrared image in the hoistway 3. If the button 70b is pressed while the mobile terminal 13 is connected to the camera unit 16, S208 determines Yes. If it is determined to be Yes in S208, the signal generation unit 73 generates a second signal for causing the selection unit 41 to select the infrared lamp 23 (S209). The second signal is a signal different from the first signal. The communication unit 75 transmits the second signal generated by the signal generation unit 73 to the camera unit 16 (S210).
カメラユニット16では、選択部41が可視光ランプ22を選択している時に通信部44が携帯端末13から第2信号を受信すると、切替条件が成立したことを条件判定部45が判定する(S114のYes)。これにより、選択部41は、S101で赤外線ランプ23を選択する。例えば、通信部44が携帯端末13から第2信号を受信すると、S102でYesと判定され、S104でYesと判定される。S105において、通信部44は、カメラ24による映像データを携帯端末13に対して送信する。
In the camera unit 16, when the communication unit 44 receives the second signal from the mobile terminal 13 while the selection unit 41 is selecting the visible light lamp 22, the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (S114). Yes). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 in S101. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the second signal from the mobile terminal 13, it is determined as Yes in S102 and Yes in S104. In S105, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data from the camera 24 to the mobile terminal 13.
携帯端末13では、S210で第2信号を送信すると、カメラユニット16から映像データを受信したか否かが判定される(S205)。S105で通信部44が送信した映像データは、通信部75によって受信される(S205のYes)。表示制御部74は、通信部75がカメラユニット16から受信した映像データに基づいて、カメラ24によって撮影された映像、即ち赤外線映像を表示器71に表示させる(S206)。例えば、表示制御部74は、カメラ24によって撮影された映像を表示器71の表示エリア71aに表示させる。
In the mobile terminal 13, when the second signal is transmitted in S210, it is determined whether or not the video data is received from the camera unit 16 (S205). The video data transmitted by the communication unit 44 in S105 is received by the communication unit 75 (Yes in S205). The display control unit 74 causes the display 71 to display an image captured by the camera 24, that is, an infrared image, based on the image data received by the communication unit 75 from the camera unit 16 (S206). For example, the display control unit 74 displays the image captured by the camera 24 in the display area 71a of the display unit 71.
携帯端末13とカメラユニット16との通信が切断されると(S207のYes)、携帯端末13は処理を終了する。カメラユニット16では、携帯端末13との通信が切断されると、例えば選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択する。
When the communication between the mobile terminal 13 and the camera unit 16 is disconnected (Yes in S207), the mobile terminal 13 ends the process. In the camera unit 16, when the communication with the mobile terminal 13 is disconnected, for example, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23.
図10は、携帯端末13の他の動作例を示すフローチャートである。携帯端末13が図10に示す動作を行う場合、カメラユニット16の制御装置32には通信検出部46が備えられる。通信検出部46は、通信部44と特定の機器との通信が確立したことを検出する。
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing another operation example of the mobile terminal 13. When the mobile terminal 13 performs the operation shown in FIG. 10, the control device 32 of the camera unit 16 is provided with a communication detection unit 46. The communication detection unit 46 detects that communication between the communication unit 44 and a specific device has been established.
携帯端末13では、カメラユニット16と無線接続したか否かが判定される(S301)。保守員が携帯端末13に対して特定の操作を行うことにより、携帯端末13がカメラユニット16に接続される(S301のYes)。携帯端末13がカメラユニット16に接続されると、携帯端末13では、カメラユニット16から映像データを受信したか否かが判定される(S302)。
The mobile terminal 13 determines whether or not it is wirelessly connected to the camera unit 16 (S301). When the maintenance staff performs a specific operation on the mobile terminal 13, the mobile terminal 13 is connected to the camera unit 16 (Yes in S301). When the mobile terminal 13 is connected to the camera unit 16, the mobile terminal 13 determines whether or not video data has been received from the camera unit 16 (S302).
カメラユニット16では、例えばエレベーターで自動運転が行われていれば、選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択する(S101)。例えば、自動運転が行われている間、カメラ24によって撮影された赤外線映像が記憶部40に保存される。また、携帯端末13がカメラユニット16に接続されると、通信部44と携帯端末13との通信が確立したことが通信検出部46によって検出される。
In the camera unit 16, for example, if the elevator is automatically operating, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 (S101). For example, the infrared image captured by the camera 24 is stored in the storage unit 40 while the automatic operation is being performed. Further, when the mobile terminal 13 is connected to the camera unit 16, the communication detection unit 46 detects that the communication between the communication unit 44 and the mobile terminal 13 has been established.
選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択している時に通信部44と携帯端末13との通信が確立したことが通信検出部46によって検出されると、切替条件が成立したことを条件判定部45が判定する(S107のYes)。これにより、選択部41は、S108で可視光ランプ22を選択する。例えば、通信検出部46による上記検出がなされると、S109でYesと判定され、S111でYesと判定される。S112において、通信部44は、カメラ24による映像データを携帯端末13に対して送信する。
When the communication detection unit 46 detects that the communication between the communication unit 44 and the mobile terminal 13 has been established while the selection unit 41 has selected the infrared lamp 23, the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied. Judgment (Yes in S107). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 in S108. For example, when the above detection is performed by the communication detection unit 46, it is determined as Yes in S109 and Yes in S111. In S112, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data from the camera 24 to the mobile terminal 13.
S112で通信部44が送信した映像データは、携帯端末13において通信部75が受信する(S302のYes)。表示制御部74は、通信部75がカメラユニット16から受信した映像データに基づいて、カメラ24によって撮影された可視光映像を表示器71の表示エリア71aに表示させる(S303)。
The video data transmitted by the communication unit 44 in S112 is received by the communication unit 75 in the mobile terminal 13 (Yes in S302). The display control unit 74 displays the visible light image captured by the camera 24 in the display area 71a of the display unit 71 based on the image data received from the camera unit 16 by the communication unit 75 (S303).
次に、携帯端末13では、赤外線映像の要求があるか否かが判定される(S304)。例えば、ボタン70bが押されると、S304でYesと判定される。S304でYesと判定されると、信号生成部73は、選択部41に赤外線ランプ23を選択させるための第2信号を生成する(S305)。通信部75は、信号生成部73が生成した第2信号をカメラユニット16に送信する(S306)。
Next, the mobile terminal 13 determines whether or not there is a request for an infrared image (S304). For example, when the button 70b is pressed, S304 determines Yes. If it is determined to be Yes in S304, the signal generation unit 73 generates a second signal for causing the selection unit 41 to select the infrared lamp 23 (S305). The communication unit 75 transmits the second signal generated by the signal generation unit 73 to the camera unit 16 (S306).
カメラユニット16では、選択部41が可視光ランプ22を選択している時に通信部44が携帯端末13から第2信号を受信すると、切替条件が成立したことを条件判定部45が判定する(S114のYes)。これにより、選択部41は、S101で赤外線ランプ23を選択する。例えば、通信部44が携帯端末13から第2信号を受信すると、S102でYesと判定され、S104でYesと判定される。S105において、通信部44は、カメラ24による映像データを携帯端末13に対して送信する。
In the camera unit 16, when the communication unit 44 receives the second signal from the mobile terminal 13 while the selection unit 41 is selecting the visible light lamp 22, the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (S114). Yes). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 in S101. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the second signal from the mobile terminal 13, it is determined as Yes in S102 and Yes in S104. In S105, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data from the camera 24 to the mobile terminal 13.
携帯端末13では、カメラユニット16との通信が切断されていなければ(S307のNo)、S306で第2信号を送信した後に、カメラユニット16から映像データを受信したか否かが判定される(S302)。S105で通信部44が送信した映像データは、携帯端末13において通信部75が受信する(S302のYes)。表示制御部74は、通信部75がカメラユニット16から受信した映像データに基づいて、カメラ24によって撮影された赤外線映像を表示器71の表示エリア71aに表示させる(S303)。
In the mobile terminal 13, if the communication with the camera unit 16 is not disconnected (No in S307), it is determined whether or not the video data is received from the camera unit 16 after the second signal is transmitted in S306 (No). S302). The video data transmitted by the communication unit 44 in S105 is received by the communication unit 75 in the mobile terminal 13 (Yes in S302). The display control unit 74 displays the infrared image captured by the camera 24 in the display area 71a of the display 71 based on the image data received from the camera unit 16 by the communication unit 75 (S303).
携帯端末13では、S304でYesと判定されなければ、可視光映像の要求があるか否かが判定される(S308)。例えば、ボタン70aが押されると、S308でYesと判定される。S308でYesと判定されると、信号生成部73は、選択部41に可視光ランプ22を選択させるための第1信号を生成する(S309)。通信部75は、信号生成部73が生成した第1信号をカメラユニット16に送信する(S310)。これにより、表示エリア71aに、カメラ24によって撮影された可視光映像を表示させることができる。
In the mobile terminal 13, if it is not determined as Yes in S304, it is determined whether or not there is a request for visible light image (S308). For example, when the button 70a is pressed, S308 determines Yes. If it is determined to be Yes in S308, the signal generation unit 73 generates a first signal for causing the selection unit 41 to select the visible light lamp 22 (S309). The communication unit 75 transmits the first signal generated by the signal generation unit 73 to the camera unit 16 (S310). As a result, the visible light image captured by the camera 24 can be displayed in the display area 71a.
携帯端末13とカメラユニット16との通信が切断されると(S307のYes)、携帯端末13は処理を終了する。カメラユニット16では、携帯端末13との通信が切断されると、例えば選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択する。
When the communication between the mobile terminal 13 and the camera unit 16 is disconnected (Yes in S307), the mobile terminal 13 ends the process. In the camera unit 16, when the communication with the mobile terminal 13 is disconnected, for example, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23.
なお、上記では、カメラユニット16の通信部44が、カメラ24による映像データを無線で携帯端末13に直接送信する例について説明した。これは一例である。通信部44は、映像データをアクセスポイント12を介して携帯端末13に無線で送信しても良い。他の例として、通信部44は、映像データをソケット18を介した電力線通信を用いて携帯端末13に送信しても良い。
In the above description, an example in which the communication unit 44 of the camera unit 16 wirelessly transmits the video data by the camera 24 directly to the mobile terminal 13 has been described. This is just an example. The communication unit 44 may wirelessly transmit the video data to the mobile terminal 13 via the access point 12. As another example, the communication unit 44 may transmit the video data to the mobile terminal 13 using the power line communication via the socket 18.
また、上記では、カメラユニット16の通信部44が、カメラ24による映像データのみを携帯端末13に送信する例について説明した。これは一例である。通信部44は、映像データとともに他のデータを携帯端末13に送信しても良い。例えば、通信部44は、映像データとともに、音のデータ、加速度のデータ、角速度のデータ、気圧のデータ、温度のデータ、及び湿度のデータのうちの1つ或いは複数を送信しても良い。
Further, in the above, an example in which the communication unit 44 of the camera unit 16 transmits only the video data obtained by the camera 24 to the mobile terminal 13 has been described. This is just an example. The communication unit 44 may transmit other data together with the video data to the mobile terminal 13. For example, the communication unit 44 may transmit one or more of sound data, acceleration data, angular velocity data, barometric pressure data, temperature data, and humidity data together with video data.
例えば、保守員は、携帯端末13で受信した加速度のデータ又は角速度のデータに基づいて、乗り心地に問題がないかを確認することができる。
For example, the maintenance staff can confirm that there is no problem in riding comfort based on the acceleration data or the angular velocity data received by the mobile terminal 13.
他の例として、携帯端末13で受信した気圧のデータに基づいて、保守員がいる位置を特定することができる。例えば、携帯端末13にも気圧計(図示せず)が備えられていれば、かご1の位置を基準にして、気圧計29が検出した気圧と携帯端末13に備えられた気圧計が検出した気圧との差を用いて、保守員がいる位置をより正確に特定することが可能となる。
As another example, the position where the maintenance staff is located can be specified based on the atmospheric pressure data received by the mobile terminal 13. For example, if the mobile terminal 13 is also equipped with a barometer (not shown), the barometer detected by the barometer 29 and the barometer provided in the mobile terminal 13 are detected based on the position of the car 1. The difference from the atmospheric pressure can be used to more accurately identify the location of the maintenance personnel.
他の例として、携帯端末13で受信した温度データ及び湿度データに基づいて、エレベーターの使用環境を特定することができる。例えば、温度データ及び湿度データを用いることにより、制御装置7等に備えられた基板の寿命予測を行うことができる。
As another example, the usage environment of the elevator can be specified based on the temperature data and the humidity data received by the mobile terminal 13. For example, by using the temperature data and the humidity data, it is possible to predict the life of the substrate provided in the control device 7 or the like.
次に、カメラ24で撮影された映像を利用する他の例として、監視センター10にいる監視員が、カメラ24で撮影された映像を外部機器11で見る例について説明する。
Next, as another example of using the image captured by the camera 24, an example in which the observer in the monitoring center 10 views the image captured by the camera 24 on the external device 11 will be described.
例えば、カメラユニット16では、エレベーターで自動運転が行われていれば、選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択する(S101)。例えば、自動運転が行われている間、カメラ24によって撮影された赤外線映像が記憶部40に保存される。
For example, in the camera unit 16, if the elevator is automatically operated, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 (S101). For example, the infrared image captured by the camera 24 is stored in the storage unit 40 while the automatic operation is being performed.
外部機器11では、図8に示す動作と同様の動作が行われる。例えば、外部機器11では、カメラユニット16と接続したか否かが判定される(S201)。監視センター10の監視員は、カメラ24によって撮影された映像を表示器81で見たい時に、外部機器11をカメラユニット16に接続する。例えば、外部機器11と監視装置8とは、ネットワーク9を介して有線接続される。監視装置8とカメラユニット16とは、アクセスポイント12を介して無線接続される。
In the external device 11, the same operation as that shown in FIG. 8 is performed. For example, in the external device 11, it is determined whether or not the camera unit 16 is connected (S201). The observer of the monitoring center 10 connects the external device 11 to the camera unit 16 when he / she wants to see the image taken by the camera 24 on the display 81. For example, the external device 11 and the monitoring device 8 are connected by wire via the network 9. The monitoring device 8 and the camera unit 16 are wirelessly connected via the access point 12.
図11は、カメラユニット16と接続した外部機器11の例を示す図である。図11に示す例では、外部機器11の表示器81に、ボタン80aとボタン80bとが表示される。また、表示器81に、入力装置80としてのマウスのポインタ80cが表示される。
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an external device 11 connected to the camera unit 16. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the button 80a and the button 80b are displayed on the display 81 of the external device 11. Further, the pointer 80c of the mouse as the input device 80 is displayed on the display 81.
外部機器11では、カメラユニット16に接続されると、可視光映像の要求があるか否かが判定される(S202)。例えば、監視員がポインタ80cをボタン80aに重ねてクリックすると、S202でYesと判定される。S202でYesと判定されると、信号生成部83は、選択部41に可視光ランプ22を選択させるための第1信号を生成する(S203)。通信部85は、信号生成部83が生成した第1信号をカメラユニット16に送信する(S204)。
When the external device 11 is connected to the camera unit 16, it is determined whether or not there is a request for a visible light image (S202). For example, when the observer superimposes the pointer 80c on the button 80a and clicks it, S202 determines Yes. If it is determined to be Yes in S202, the signal generation unit 83 generates a first signal for causing the selection unit 41 to select the visible light lamp 22 (S203). The communication unit 85 transmits the first signal generated by the signal generation unit 83 to the camera unit 16 (S204).
カメラユニット16では、選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択している時に通信部44が外部機器11から第1信号を受信すると、切替条件が成立したことを条件判定部45が判定する(S107のYes)。これにより、選択部41は、S108で可視光ランプ22を選択する。例えば、通信部44が外部機器11から第1信号を受信すると、S109でYesと判定され、S111でYesと判定される。S112において、通信部44は、カメラ24による映像データを外部機器11に対して送信する。具体的に、通信部44は、映像データをアクセスポイント12を介して監視装置8に送信する。監視装置8は、アクセスポイント12を介してカメラユニット16から受信した映像データを、ネットワーク9を介して外部機器11に送信する。
In the camera unit 16, when the communication unit 44 receives the first signal from the external device 11 while the selection unit 41 is selecting the infrared lamp 23, the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (S107). Yes). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 in S108. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the first signal from the external device 11, it is determined as Yes in S109 and Yes in S111. In S112, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data from the camera 24 to the external device 11. Specifically, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data to the monitoring device 8 via the access point 12. The monitoring device 8 transmits the video data received from the camera unit 16 via the access point 12 to the external device 11 via the network 9.
外部機器11では、S204で第1信号を送信すると、カメラユニット16から映像データを受信したか否かが判定される(S205)。S112で通信部44が送信した映像データは、通信部85によって受信される(S205のYes)。表示制御部84は、通信部85がカメラユニット16から受信した映像データに基づいて、カメラ24によって撮影された映像、即ち可視光映像を表示器81に表示させる(S206)。例えば、表示制御部84は、カメラ24によって撮影された映像を表示器81の表示エリア81aに表示させる。
In the external device 11, when the first signal is transmitted in S204, it is determined whether or not the video data is received from the camera unit 16 (S205). The video data transmitted by the communication unit 44 in S112 is received by the communication unit 85 (Yes in S205). The display control unit 84 causes the display 81 to display an image captured by the camera 24, that is, a visible light image, based on the image data received by the communication unit 85 from the camera unit 16 (S206). For example, the display control unit 84 displays the image captured by the camera 24 in the display area 81a of the display 81.
外部機器11とカメラユニット16との通信が切断されていなければ(S207のNo)、外部機器11の処理はS202に戻る。外部機器11では、S202でYesと判定されなければ、赤外線映像の要求があるか否かが判定される(S208)。外部機器11がカメラユニット16に接続されている時にボタン80bがクリックされると、S208でYesと判定される。S208でYesと判定されると、信号生成部83は、選択部41に赤外線ランプ23を選択させるための第2信号を生成する(S209)。通信部85は、信号生成部83が生成した第2信号をカメラユニット16に送信する(S210)。
If the communication between the external device 11 and the camera unit 16 is not disconnected (No in S207), the processing of the external device 11 returns to S202. In the external device 11, if it is not determined as Yes in S202, it is determined whether or not there is a request for an infrared image (S208). If the button 80b is clicked while the external device 11 is connected to the camera unit 16, S208 determines Yes. If it is determined to be Yes in S208, the signal generation unit 83 generates a second signal for causing the selection unit 41 to select the infrared lamp 23 (S209). The communication unit 85 transmits the second signal generated by the signal generation unit 83 to the camera unit 16 (S210).
カメラユニット16では、選択部41が可視光ランプ22を選択している時に通信部44が外部機器11から第2信号を受信すると、切替条件が成立したことを条件判定部45が判定する(S114のYes)。これにより、選択部41は、S101で赤外線ランプ23を選択する。例えば、通信部44が外部機器11から第2信号を受信すると、S102でYesと判定され、S104でYesと判定される。S105において、通信部44は、カメラ24による映像データを外部機器11に対して送信する。具体的に、通信部44は、映像データをアクセスポイント12を介して監視装置8に送信する。監視装置8は、アクセスポイント12を介してカメラユニット16から受信した映像データを、ネットワーク9を介して外部機器11に送信する。
In the camera unit 16, when the communication unit 44 receives the second signal from the external device 11 while the selection unit 41 is selecting the visible light lamp 22, the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (S114). Yes). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 in S101. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the second signal from the external device 11, it is determined as Yes in S102 and Yes in S104. In S105, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data from the camera 24 to the external device 11. Specifically, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data to the monitoring device 8 via the access point 12. The monitoring device 8 transmits the video data received from the camera unit 16 via the access point 12 to the external device 11 via the network 9.
外部機器11では、S210で第2信号を送信すると、カメラユニット16から映像データを受信したか否かが判定される(S205)。S105で通信部44が送信した映像データは、通信部85によって受信される(S205のYes)。表示制御部84は、通信部85がカメラユニット16から受信した映像データに基づいて、カメラ24によって撮影された映像、即ち赤外線映像を表示器81に表示させる(S206)。例えば、表示制御部84は、カメラ24によって撮影された映像を表示器81の表示エリア81aに表示させる。
In the external device 11, when the second signal is transmitted in S210, it is determined whether or not the video data is received from the camera unit 16 (S205). The video data transmitted by the communication unit 44 in S105 is received by the communication unit 85 (Yes in S205). The display control unit 84 causes the display 81 to display an image captured by the camera 24, that is, an infrared image, based on the image data received by the communication unit 85 from the camera unit 16 (S206). For example, the display control unit 84 displays the image captured by the camera 24 in the display area 81a of the display 81.
外部機器11とカメラユニット16との通信が切断されると(S207のYes)、外部機器11は処理を終了する。カメラユニット16では、外部機器11との通信が切断されると、例えば選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択する。
When the communication between the external device 11 and the camera unit 16 is disconnected (Yes in S207), the external device 11 ends the process. In the camera unit 16, when the communication with the external device 11 is cut off, for example, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23.
外部機器11では、図10に示す動作と同様の動作が行われても良い。かかる場合、カメラユニット16の制御装置32には通信検出部46が備えられる。即ち、選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択している時に通信部44と外部機器11との通信が確立したことが通信検出部46によって検出されると、S107において切替条件が成立したことが判定される。これにより、カメラ24によって撮影された映像、即ち可視光映像が表示器81の表示エリア81aに表示される(S303)。
The external device 11 may perform the same operation as that shown in FIG. In such a case, the control device 32 of the camera unit 16 is provided with a communication detection unit 46. That is, when the communication detection unit 46 detects that the communication between the communication unit 44 and the external device 11 is established when the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23, it is determined in S107 that the switching condition is satisfied. Will be done. As a result, the image captured by the camera 24, that is, the visible light image is displayed in the display area 81a of the display 81 (S303).
なお、カメラ24で撮影された映像を外部機器11で見る例においても、通信部44は、映像データをソケット18を介した電力線通信を用いて外部機器11に送信しても良い。また、通信部44は、映像データとともに他のデータを外部機器11に送信しても良い。例えば、通信部44は、映像データとともに、音のデータ、加速度のデータ、角速度のデータ、気圧のデータ、温度のデータ、及び湿度のデータのうちの1つ或いは複数を送信しても良い。
Even in the example of viewing the video captured by the camera 24 on the external device 11, the communication unit 44 may transmit the video data to the external device 11 using the power line communication via the socket 18. Further, the communication unit 44 may transmit other data together with the video data to the external device 11. For example, the communication unit 44 may transmit one or more of sound data, acceleration data, angular velocity data, barometric pressure data, temperature data, and humidity data together with video data.
次に、カメラ24によって撮影された映像をエレベーターの運転モードに応じて利用する例について説明する。図12は、監視装置8の動作例を示すフローチャートである。例えば、制御装置7の運転制御部51で自動運転が行われる間、監視装置8では、条件判定部61が、診断条件が成立したか否かを判定する(S401)。診断条件は予め設定される。例えば、特定の日の特定の時刻になると、診断条件が成立する。診断条件が成立したことを条件判定部61が判定すると(S401のYes)、通信部62は、運転モードを診断モードに設定するための第1モード信号を制御装置7及びカメラユニット16に送信する(S402)。
Next, an example of using the image captured by the camera 24 according to the operation mode of the elevator will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the monitoring device 8. For example, in the monitoring device 8, the condition determination unit 61 determines whether or not the diagnostic condition is satisfied while the operation control unit 51 of the control device 7 performs the automatic operation (S401). Diagnostic conditions are preset. For example, the diagnostic condition is satisfied at a specific time on a specific day. When the condition determination unit 61 determines that the diagnosis condition is satisfied (Yes in S401), the communication unit 62 transmits a first mode signal for setting the operation mode to the diagnosis mode to the control device 7 and the camera unit 16. (S402).
制御装置7では、監視装置8から第1モード信号を受信すると、診断運転を開始する。即ち、運転制御部51は、診断条件が成立すると診断運転を行う。診断運転では、異常の有無を判定するために必要な診断用データが取得される。制御装置7は、診断運転で取得した診断用データを監視装置8に送信する。
When the control device 7 receives the first mode signal from the monitoring device 8, the diagnostic operation is started. That is, the operation control unit 51 performs a diagnostic operation when the diagnostic conditions are satisfied. In the diagnostic operation, diagnostic data necessary for determining the presence or absence of an abnormality is acquired. The control device 7 transmits the diagnostic data acquired in the diagnostic operation to the monitoring device 8.
また、カメラユニット16では、エレベーターで自動運転が行われていれば、選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択する(S101)。例えば、自動運転が行われている間、カメラ24によって撮影された赤外線映像が記憶部40に保存される。
Further, in the camera unit 16, if the elevator is automatically operated, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 (S101). For example, the infrared image captured by the camera 24 is stored in the storage unit 40 while the automatic operation is being performed.
選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択している時に通信部44が監視装置8から第1モード信号を受信すると、切替条件が成立したことを条件判定部45が判定する(S107のYes)。これにより、選択部41は、S108で可視光ランプ22を選択する。即ち、エレベーターで診断運転が行われると、選択部41は可視光ランプ22を選択する。例えば、通信部44が監視装置8から第1モード信号を受信すると、S109でYesと判定され、S111でYesと判定される。S112において、通信部44は、カメラ24による映像データを診断用データとして監視装置8に送信する。
When the communication unit 44 receives the first mode signal from the monitoring device 8 while the selection unit 41 is selecting the infrared lamp 23, the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (Yes in S107). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 in S108. That is, when the diagnostic operation is performed in the elevator, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the first mode signal from the monitoring device 8, it is determined as Yes in S109 and Yes in S111. In S112, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data obtained by the camera 24 to the monitoring device 8 as diagnostic data.
監視装置8では、S402で通信部62が第1モード信号を送信すると、診断用データを受信したか否かが判定される(S403)。制御装置7が送信した診断用データは、通信部62によって受信される(S403のYes)。S112で通信部44が送信した映像データ(診断用データ)は、通信部62によって受信される(S403のYes)。通信部62が受信した診断用データは、記憶部60に記憶される(S404)。
In the monitoring device 8, when the communication unit 62 transmits the first mode signal in S402, it is determined whether or not the diagnostic data has been received (S403). The diagnostic data transmitted by the control device 7 is received by the communication unit 62 (Yes in S403). The video data (diagnosis data) transmitted by the communication unit 44 in S112 is received by the communication unit 62 (Yes in S403). The diagnostic data received by the communication unit 62 is stored in the storage unit 60 (S404).
運転制御部51による診断運転が終了すると(S405のYes)、通信部62は、運転モードを自動モードに設定するための第2モード信号を制御装置7及びカメラユニット16に送信する(S406)。制御装置7では、監視装置8から第2モード信号を受信すると、運転制御部51が自動運転を再開する。
When the diagnostic operation by the operation control unit 51 is completed (Yes in S405), the communication unit 62 transmits a second mode signal for setting the operation mode to the automatic mode to the control device 7 and the camera unit 16 (S406). In the control device 7, when the second mode signal is received from the monitoring device 8, the operation control unit 51 restarts the automatic operation.
カメラユニット16では、選択部41が可視光ランプ22を選択している時に通信部44が監視装置8から第2モード信号を受信すると、切替条件が成立したことを条件判定部45が判定する(S114のYes)。これにより、選択部41は、S101で赤外線ランプ23を選択する。即ち、エレベーターで自動運転が再開されると、カメラ24による赤外線映像が記憶部40に保存される。この例であれば、診断用データに、カメラ24による映像データを含めることができる。
In the camera unit 16, when the communication unit 44 receives the second mode signal from the monitoring device 8 while the selection unit 41 is selecting the visible light lamp 22, the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied ( Yes of S114). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 in S101. That is, when the automatic operation is restarted by the elevator, the infrared image taken by the camera 24 is stored in the storage unit 40. In this example, the diagnostic data can include video data from the camera 24.
図13は、監視装置8の他の動作例を示すフローチャートである。図13は、図12に示す動作とは別に行われる動作の例を示す。図13は、診断運転で取得された診断用データに基づいて、監視センター10において異常の有無を判定する例を示す。
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing another operation example of the monitoring device 8. FIG. 13 shows an example of an operation performed separately from the operation shown in FIG. FIG. 13 shows an example of determining the presence or absence of an abnormality at the monitoring center 10 based on the diagnostic data acquired in the diagnostic operation.
監視装置8では、診断用データを要求する要求信号を監視センター10の外部機器11から受信したか否かが判定される(S501)。監視センター10では、診断用データに基づいて異常の有無を判定するために監視装置8から診断用データを取得する必要がある。このため、外部機器11から監視装置8に対して定期的に要求信号が送信される。
The monitoring device 8 determines whether or not a request signal requesting diagnostic data has been received from the external device 11 of the monitoring center 10 (S501). The monitoring center 10 needs to acquire diagnostic data from the monitoring device 8 in order to determine the presence or absence of an abnormality based on the diagnostic data. Therefore, the request signal is periodically transmitted from the external device 11 to the monitoring device 8.
監視装置8では、外部機器11から要求信号を受信すると、通信部62が、記憶部60に記憶されている診断用データを外部機器11に送信する(S502)。外部機器11では、監視装置8から取得した診断用データに基づいて、異常の有無を判定する。
In the monitoring device 8, when the request signal is received from the external device 11, the communication unit 62 transmits the diagnostic data stored in the storage unit 60 to the external device 11 (S502). The external device 11 determines the presence or absence of an abnormality based on the diagnostic data acquired from the monitoring device 8.
図14は、監視装置8の他の動作例を示すフローチャートである。図14は、図12に示す動作の後に行われる動作の例を示す。図14は、診断運転で取得された診断用データに基づいて、監視装置8において異常の有無を判定する例を示す。図14に示す動作が行われる場合、監視装置8には異常検出部63が備えられる。
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing another operation example of the monitoring device 8. FIG. 14 shows an example of an operation performed after the operation shown in FIG. FIG. 14 shows an example of determining the presence or absence of an abnormality in the monitoring device 8 based on the diagnostic data acquired in the diagnostic operation. When the operation shown in FIG. 14 is performed, the monitoring device 8 is provided with an abnormality detection unit 63.
監視装置8では、異常検出部63が、記憶部60に記憶された診断用データに基づいて、異常があるか否かを判定する(S601)。例えば、異常検出部63は、診断用データと対応する基準値とを比較することにより、異常を検出する。異常検出部63によって異常が検出されると(S601のYes)、通信部62は、異常が検出されたことを示す信号を外部機器11に送信する(S602)。
In the monitoring device 8, the abnormality detection unit 63 determines whether or not there is an abnormality based on the diagnostic data stored in the storage unit 60 (S601). For example, the abnormality detection unit 63 detects an abnormality by comparing the diagnostic data with the corresponding reference value. When the abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection unit 63 (Yes in S601), the communication unit 62 transmits a signal indicating that the abnormality has been detected to the external device 11 (S602).
次に、カメラ24によって撮影された映像を運転モードに応じて利用する他の例について説明する。図15は、監視装置8の他の動作例を示すフローチャートである。例えば、制御装置7の運転制御部51で自動運転が行われている間、監視装置8では、地震が発生したか否かが判定される(S701)。地震計14から特定のレベルを示す加速度のデータが入力されると、S701でYesと判定される。地震計14が地震検知信号を出力する場合は、地震計14から地震検知信号が入力されると、S701でYesと判定される。S701でYesと判定されると、通信部62は、運転モードを管制モードに設定するための第3モード信号を制御装置7に送信する(S702)。
Next, another example of using the image captured by the camera 24 according to the operation mode will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing another operation example of the monitoring device 8. For example, while the operation control unit 51 of the control device 7 is performing automatic operation, the monitoring device 8 determines whether or not an earthquake has occurred (S701). When the acceleration data indicating a specific level is input from the seismograph 14, it is determined as Yes in S701. When the seismograph 14 outputs an earthquake detection signal, when the seismic detection signal is input from the seismograph 14, it is determined as Yes in S701. If it is determined to be Yes in S701, the communication unit 62 transmits a third mode signal for setting the operation mode to the control mode to the control device 7 (S702).
制御装置7では、監視装置8から第3モード信号を受信すると、地震管制運転を開始する。地震管制運転は、地震が発生した直後に、かご1の中にいる乗客を避難させるための運転である。地震管制運転では、例えば、かご1が最寄り階に停止され、ドア37の開閉が行われる。
When the control device 7 receives the third mode signal from the monitoring device 8, the seismic control operation is started. Seismic control operation is an operation for evacuating passengers in the car 1 immediately after an earthquake occurs. In the seismic control operation, for example, the car 1 is stopped at the nearest floor and the door 37 is opened and closed.
監視装置8では、S702で第3モード信号を送信すると、条件判定部61が、復旧条件が成立したか否かを判定する(S703)。復旧条件は予め設定される。例えば、地震計14で特定のレベルを示す加速度が検出され且つ地震管制運転が終了した後にかご1が無人になると、復旧条件が成立する。復旧条件が成立したことを条件判定部61が判定すると(S703のYes)、通信部62は、運転モードを復旧モードに設定するための第4モード信号を制御装置7及びカメラユニット16に送信する(S704)。
In the monitoring device 8, when the third mode signal is transmitted in S702, the condition determination unit 61 determines whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (S703). Recovery conditions are preset. For example, when the seismograph 14 detects an acceleration indicating a specific level and the car 1 becomes unmanned after the seismic control operation is completed, the restoration condition is satisfied. When the condition determination unit 61 determines that the restoration condition is satisfied (Yes in S703), the communication unit 62 transmits a fourth mode signal for setting the operation mode to the restoration mode to the control device 7 and the camera unit 16. (S704).
制御装置7では、監視装置8から第4モード信号を受信すると、復旧運転を開始する。即ち、運転制御部51は、復旧条件が成立すると復旧運転を行う。復旧運転では、エレベーターの復旧の可否を判定するために必要な復旧用データが取得される。制御装置7は、復旧運転で取得した復旧用データを監視装置8に送信する。
When the control device 7 receives the fourth mode signal from the monitoring device 8, the recovery operation is started. That is, the operation control unit 51 performs the restoration operation when the restoration condition is satisfied. In the restoration operation, restoration data necessary for determining whether or not the elevator can be restored is acquired. The control device 7 transmits the recovery data acquired in the recovery operation to the monitoring device 8.
また、カメラユニット16では、エレベーターで自動運転が行われていれば、選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択する(S101)。例えば、自動運転が行われている間、カメラ24によって撮影された赤外線映像が記憶部40に保存される。
Further, in the camera unit 16, if the elevator is automatically operated, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 (S101). For example, the infrared image captured by the camera 24 is stored in the storage unit 40 while the automatic operation is being performed.
選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択している時に通信部44が監視装置8から第4モード信号を受信すると、切替条件が成立したことを条件判定部45が判定する(S107のYes)。これにより、選択部41は、S108で可視光ランプ22を選択する。即ち、エレベーターで復旧運転が行われると、選択部41は可視光ランプ22を選択する。例えば、通信部44が監視装置8から第4モード信号を受信すると、S109でYesと判定され、S111でYesと判定される。S112において、通信部44は、カメラ24による映像データを復旧用データとして監視装置8に送信する。
When the communication unit 44 receives the fourth mode signal from the monitoring device 8 while the selection unit 41 is selecting the infrared lamp 23, the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (Yes in S107). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 in S108. That is, when the restoration operation is performed by the elevator, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22. For example, when the communication unit 44 receives the fourth mode signal from the monitoring device 8, it is determined as Yes in S109 and Yes in S111. In S112, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data obtained by the camera 24 to the monitoring device 8 as recovery data.
監視装置8では、S704で通信部62が第4モード信号を送信すると、復旧用データを受信したか否かが判定される(S705)。制御装置7が送信した復旧用データは、通信部62によって受信される(S705のYes)。S112で通信部44が送信した映像データ(復旧用データ)は、通信部62によって受信される(S705のYes)。通信部62が受信した復旧用データは、記憶部60に記憶される(S706)。この例であれば、復旧用データに、カメラ24による映像データを含めることができる。
In the monitoring device 8, when the communication unit 62 transmits the fourth mode signal in S704, it is determined whether or not the recovery data has been received (S705). The recovery data transmitted by the control device 7 is received by the communication unit 62 (Yes in S705). The video data (recovery data) transmitted by the communication unit 44 in S112 is received by the communication unit 62 (Yes in S705). The recovery data received by the communication unit 62 is stored in the storage unit 60 (S706). In this example, the recovery data can include video data from the camera 24.
異常検出部63は、記憶部60に記憶された復旧用データに基づいて、異常があるか否かを判定する(S707)。例えば、異常検出部63は、復旧用データと対応する基準値とを比較することにより、異常を検出する。異常検出部63によって異常が検出されると(S707のYes)、通信部62は、異常が検出されたことを示す信号を外部機器11に送信する(S708)。
The abnormality detection unit 63 determines whether or not there is an abnormality based on the recovery data stored in the storage unit 60 (S707). For example, the abnormality detection unit 63 detects an abnormality by comparing the recovery data with the corresponding reference value. When the abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection unit 63 (Yes in S707), the communication unit 62 transmits a signal indicating that the abnormality has been detected to the external device 11 (S708).
異常検出部63によって異常が検出されることなく復旧運転が終了すると(S709のYes)、監視装置8は、エレベーターを仮復旧させる(S710)。仮復旧では、運転制御部51は、例えば、速度制限等の一定の制限を設けた上で、登録された呼びにかご1を順次応答させる運転を行う。また、表示制御部52は、完全な復帰ではない旨を表示器39に表示させる。
When the restoration operation is completed without the abnormality being detected by the abnormality detection unit 63 (Yes in S709), the monitoring device 8 temporarily restores the elevator (S710). In the temporary restoration, the operation control unit 51 performs an operation in which the car 1 is sequentially answered to the registered calls after setting a certain limit such as a speed limit. Further, the display control unit 52 causes the display 39 to indicate that the restoration is not complete.
S709でYesと判定されると、監視装置8は、カメラユニット16から終了後映像データを取得する。終了後映像データは、復旧運転が終了した後にカメラ24によって撮影された映像を表すデータである。終了後映像データは、可視光映像のデータであることが好ましい。監視装置8がカメラユニット16から終了後映像データを取得すると、通信部62は、取得した終了後映像データを外部機器11に送信する(S711)。
If it is determined to be Yes in S709, the monitoring device 8 acquires video data from the camera unit 16 after completion. The post-completion video data is data representing the video taken by the camera 24 after the restoration operation is completed. After the end, the video data is preferably visible light video data. When the monitoring device 8 acquires the acquired video data from the camera unit 16 after the end, the communication unit 62 transmits the acquired video data to the external device 11 (S711).
S711で終了後映像データを外部機器11に送信すると、監視装置8では、外部機器11から復旧許可信号を受信したか否かが判定される(S712)。監視センター10では、外部機器11が受信した終了後映像データに基づいて、エレベーターを本復旧させても良いか否かが判定される。この判定は、例えば、映像を見た複数の人によって行われても良い。エレベーターを本復旧させても良いと判定されると、外部機器11から復旧許可信号が送信される。
When the video data is transmitted to the external device 11 after the end in S711, the monitoring device 8 determines whether or not the recovery permission signal has been received from the external device 11 (S712). The monitoring center 10 determines whether or not the elevator may be fully restored based on the post-completion video data received by the external device 11. This determination may be made by, for example, a plurality of people who have viewed the video. When it is determined that the elevator may be fully restored, a restoration permission signal is transmitted from the external device 11.
監視装置8は、外部機器11から復旧許可信号を受信すると(S712のYes)、エレベーターを本復旧させる(S713)。本復旧では、例えば、通信部62が第2モード信号を制御装置7及びカメラユニット16に送信する。これにより、運転制御部51が通常運転を再開する。表示制御部52は、完全な復旧ではない旨の表示を表示器39から消去する。また、カメラユニット16では、選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択する。
When the monitoring device 8 receives the restoration permission signal from the external device 11 (Yes in S712), the monitoring device 8 actually restores the elevator (S713). In this restoration, for example, the communication unit 62 transmits the second mode signal to the control device 7 and the camera unit 16. As a result, the operation control unit 51 resumes normal operation. The display control unit 52 erases the display indicating that the restoration is not complete from the display 39. Further, in the camera unit 16, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23.
図15では、監視装置8が外部機器11から復旧許可信号を受信することによってエレベーターが本復旧する例について説明した。これは一例である。例えば、現場に訪れた保守員が特定の操作を行うことにより、エレベーターを手動で本復旧させても良い。また、地震計14が制御装置7に接続される場合は、図15に示す動作フローは制御装置7で行われても良い。
FIG. 15 has described an example in which the elevator is fully restored by receiving the restoration permission signal from the external device 11 by the monitoring device 8. This is just an example. For example, the elevator may be manually restored by a maintenance worker who visits the site to perform a specific operation. Further, when the seismograph 14 is connected to the control device 7, the operation flow shown in FIG. 15 may be performed by the control device 7.
図16は、監視装置8の他の動作例を示すフローチャートである。図16に示す動作は、図15に示す動作と比較し、S703でNoと判定された場合の動作が相違する。図16は、S703でNoと判定された場合に、カメラ24によって撮影された映像を利用する例を示す。
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing another operation example of the monitoring device 8. The operation shown in FIG. 16 is different from the operation shown in FIG. 15 when No is determined in S703. FIG. 16 shows an example of using the image captured by the camera 24 when No is determined in S703.
上述したように、S703では復旧条件が成立したか否かが判定される。例えば、地震管制運転が終了してから一定時間が経過してもS703でYesと判定されなければ、監視装置8は、カメラユニット16から停止後映像データを取得する。停止後映像データは、地震管制運転が終了した後、かご1が停止している時にカメラ24によって撮影された映像を表すデータである。停止後映像データは、可視光映像のデータであることが好ましい。監視装置8がカメラユニット16から停止後映像データを取得すると、通信部62は、取得した停止後映像データを外部機器11に送信する(S714)。
As described above, in S703, it is determined whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied. For example, if S703 does not determine Yes even after a certain period of time has passed since the seismic control operation was completed, the monitoring device 8 acquires video data after stopping from the camera unit 16. The post-stop video data is data representing a video taken by the camera 24 when the car 1 is stopped after the seismic control operation is completed. The video data after stopping is preferably visible light video data. When the monitoring device 8 acquires the video data after the stop from the camera unit 16, the communication unit 62 transmits the acquired video data after the stop to the external device 11 (S714).
S714で停止後映像データを外部機器11に送信すると、監視装置8では、外部機器11から開始信号を受信したか否かが判定される(S715)。監視センター10では、外部機器11が受信した停止後映像データに基づいて、エレベーターにおいて復旧運転を開始しても良いか否かが判定される。この判定は、例えば、映像を見た複数の人によって行われても良い。エレベーターにおいて復旧運転を開始しても良いと判定されると、外部機器11から開始信号が送信される。
When the video data is transmitted to the external device 11 after the stop in S714, the monitoring device 8 determines whether or not the start signal has been received from the external device 11 (S715). At the monitoring center 10, it is determined whether or not the restoration operation may be started in the elevator based on the video data after the stop received by the external device 11. This determination may be made by, for example, a plurality of people who have viewed the video. When it is determined that the restoration operation may be started in the elevator, a start signal is transmitted from the external device 11.
監視装置8では、S703でNoと判定された場合であっても、外部機器11から開始信号を受信すると(S715のYes)、通信部62が第4モード信号を制御装置7及びカメラユニット16に送信する(S704)。第4モード信号を受信した制御装置7及びカメラユニット16では、図15を用いて説明した動作と同様の動作が行われる。また、地震計14が制御装置7に接続される場合は、図16に示す動作フローは制御装置7で行われても良い。
In the monitoring device 8, even when No is determined in S703, when the start signal is received from the external device 11 (Yes in S715), the communication unit 62 sends the fourth mode signal to the control device 7 and the camera unit 16. Transmit (S704). The control device 7 and the camera unit 16 that have received the fourth mode signal perform the same operations as those described with reference to FIG. Further, when the seismograph 14 is connected to the control device 7, the operation flow shown in FIG. 16 may be performed by the control device 7.
更に、カメラ24によって撮影された映像を運転モードに応じて利用する他の例について説明する。図17は、監視装置8の他の動作例を示すフローチャートである。
Further, another example of using the image captured by the camera 24 according to the operation mode will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing another operation example of the monitoring device 8.
例えば、制御装置7の運転制御部51で自動運転が行われている間、監視装置8では、保守モードに設定されたか否かが判定される(S801)。例えば、かご1の操作盤34に、運転モードを保守モードに設定するためのスイッチ34aが備えられる。スイッチ34aは、運転モードを保守モードに設定する手段の一例である。スイッチ34aと同じ機能を有するスイッチ等の手段が、他の場所に設置されていても良い。例えば、スイッチ34aに対して特定の操作が行われることにより、運転モードが保守モードに設定される。スイッチ34aによって保守モードに設定されると(S801のYes)、人検出部64は、昇降路3に人がいるか否かを判定する(S802)。
For example, while the operation control unit 51 of the control device 7 is performing automatic operation, the monitoring device 8 determines whether or not the maintenance mode is set (S801). For example, the operation panel 34 of the car 1 is provided with a switch 34a for setting the operation mode to the maintenance mode. The switch 34a is an example of means for setting the operation mode to the maintenance mode. Means such as a switch having the same function as the switch 34a may be installed in another place. For example, the operation mode is set to the maintenance mode by performing a specific operation on the switch 34a. When the maintenance mode is set by the switch 34a (Yes in S801), the person detection unit 64 determines whether or not there is a person in the hoistway 3 (S802).
また、カメラユニット16では、エレベーターで自動運転が行われていれば、選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択する(S101)。例えば、自動運転が行われている間、カメラ24によって撮影された赤外線映像が記憶部40に保存される。
Further, in the camera unit 16, if the elevator is automatically operated, the selection unit 41 selects the infrared lamp 23 (S101). For example, the infrared image captured by the camera 24 is stored in the storage unit 40 while the automatic operation is being performed.
選択部41が赤外線ランプ23を選択している時に運転モードが保守モードに設定されると、切替条件が成立したことを条件判定部45が判定する(S107のYes)。これにより、選択部41は、S108で可視光ランプ22を選択する。例えば、運転モードが保守モードに設定されると、S109でYesと判定され、S111でYesと判定される。S112において、通信部44は、カメラ24による映像データを監視装置8に送信する。
If the operation mode is set to the maintenance mode while the selection unit 41 is selecting the infrared lamp 23, the condition determination unit 45 determines that the switching condition is satisfied (Yes in S107). As a result, the selection unit 41 selects the visible light lamp 22 in S108. For example, when the operation mode is set to the maintenance mode, S109 determines Yes, and S111 determines Yes. In S112, the communication unit 44 transmits the video data obtained by the camera 24 to the monitoring device 8.
通信部44から送信された映像データは、監視装置8において通信部62によって受信される。人検出部64は、通信部62が受信した映像データに基づいて、昇降路3に人がいることを検出する(S802のYes)。例えば、人検出部64は、カメラユニット16から受信した映像データに基づいて、昇降路3のピット3aに人がいることを検出する。人検出部64は、カメラユニット17から受信した映像データに基づいて、かご1の上に人がいることを検出する。
The video data transmitted from the communication unit 44 is received by the communication unit 62 in the monitoring device 8. The person detection unit 64 detects that there is a person in the hoistway 3 based on the video data received by the communication unit 62 (Yes in S802). For example, the person detection unit 64 detects that a person is in the pit 3a of the hoistway 3 based on the video data received from the camera unit 16. The person detection unit 64 detects that there is a person on the car 1 based on the video data received from the camera unit 17.
昇降路3に人がいることが人検出部64によって検出されると、禁止部65は、自動運転が行われることを禁止する(S803)。例えば、自動運転でのかご1の可動範囲は、保守モードにおけるかご1の可動範囲より広い。図17に示す例であれば、昇降路3に人がいるにも関わらず、自動運転が開始されてしまうことを防止できる。
When the person detection unit 64 detects that there is a person on the hoistway 3, the prohibition unit 65 prohibits the automatic operation from being performed (S803). For example, the movable range of the car 1 in the automatic operation is wider than the movable range of the car 1 in the maintenance mode. In the example shown in FIG. 17, it is possible to prevent the automatic operation from being started even though there is a person on the hoistway 3.
昇降路3に人がいることが人検出部64によって検出された場合は、昇降路3にいる人に向けて、かご1の位置に応じた報知を行っても良い。例えば、昇降路3に人がいることが人検出部64によって検出されると、放射制御部42は、かご1の位置に応じて、可視光ランプ22からの可視光の放射モードを変更する。例えば、放射制御部42は、かご1がピット3aに近づくに従って、点滅速度が速くなるように可視光ランプ22を制御する。放射制御部42は、かご1の位置に応じて、可視光ランプ22から放射される光の色を変化させても良い。
When the person detection unit 64 detects that there is a person in the hoistway 3, the person in the hoistway 3 may be notified according to the position of the car 1. For example, when the person detection unit 64 detects that there is a person in the hoistway 3, the radiation control unit 42 changes the visible light emission mode from the visible light lamp 22 according to the position of the car 1. For example, the radiation control unit 42 controls the visible light lamp 22 so that the blinking speed increases as the car 1 approaches the pit 3a. The radiation control unit 42 may change the color of the light emitted from the visible light lamp 22 according to the position of the car 1.
他の例として、昇降路3に人がいることが人検出部64によって検出されると、音制御部43は、かご1の位置に応じて、スピーカ26から音を出力させても良い。例えば、音制御部43は、かご1がある高さより低い位置に配置されると、スピーカ26から警告音を発生させる。これにより、昇降路3にいる人に注意を促すことができる。
As another example, when the person detection unit 64 detects that there is a person in the hoistway 3, the sound control unit 43 may output sound from the speaker 26 according to the position of the car 1. For example, when the sound control unit 43 is arranged at a position lower than a certain height of the car 1, the speaker 26 generates a warning sound. As a result, the person in the hoistway 3 can be alerted.
本実施の形態に示す例では、カメラユニット16がソケット18を介してかご1に固定される。また、カメラユニット17は、ソケット19を介してかご1に固定される。カメラユニット16或いは17を用いることによって既設の設備或いは設計を利用することが可能となり、カメラ24を設置する費用と手間とを低減できる。
In the example shown in this embodiment, the camera unit 16 is fixed to the car 1 via the socket 18. Further, the camera unit 17 is fixed to the car 1 via the socket 19. By using the camera unit 16 or 17, it becomes possible to use the existing equipment or design, and the cost and labor for installing the camera 24 can be reduced.
以下に、既設のエレベーターを改修して、上記エレベーター装置を実現する例について説明する。図18は、エレベーターの改修方法を示すフローチャートである。改修前のエレベーター装置には、例えば昇降路3の内部を照らすための第1電球がソケット18を介してかご1に設けられている。同様に、昇降路3の内部を照らすための第2電球がソケット19を介してかご1に設けられている。
The following is an example of modifying an existing elevator to realize the above elevator device. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a method of repairing the elevator. In the elevator device before the repair, for example, a first light bulb for illuminating the inside of the hoistway 3 is provided in the car 1 via the socket 18. Similarly, a second light bulb for illuminating the inside of the hoistway 3 is provided in the car 1 via the socket 19.
先ず、保守員は、ソケット18から第1電球を外す。また、ソケット19から第2電球を外す(S901)。次に、第1電球を外したソケット18に、カメラユニット16を取り付ける。上述したように、カメラユニット16には口金21が備えられる。口金21をソケット18にねじ込むことにより、カメラユニット16をソケット18に固定することができる。保守員は、同様に、第2電球を外したソケット19にカメラユニット17を取り付ける(S902)。
First, the maintenance staff removes the first light bulb from the socket 18. Also, the second light bulb is removed from the socket 19 (S901). Next, the camera unit 16 is attached to the socket 18 from which the first light bulb has been removed. As described above, the camera unit 16 is provided with a base 21. The camera unit 16 can be fixed to the socket 18 by screwing the base 21 into the socket 18. Similarly, the maintenance staff attaches the camera unit 17 to the socket 19 from which the second light bulb has been removed (S902).
S903からS906に示す手順は、必要に応じて採用される。例えば、カメラ24によって昇降路3の内部の映像を常に撮影する場合は、カメラユニット16にソケット18を介して電力が常時供給されるように設定が変更される(S903)。カメラユニット17に対しても同様の設定変更が行われる。
The procedure shown in S903 to S906 is adopted as necessary. For example, when the camera 24 constantly captures an image of the inside of the hoistway 3, the setting is changed so that power is always supplied to the camera unit 16 via the socket 18 (S903). Similar setting changes are made to the camera unit 17.
カメラユニット16が映像データをアクセスポイント12を介して携帯端末13等に送信する場合は、通信部44とアクセスポイント12との通信を確立する工程が更に備えられる(S904)。カメラユニット17に対しても同様の処理が行われる。
When the camera unit 16 transmits video data to the mobile terminal 13 or the like via the access point 12, a step of establishing communication between the communication unit 44 and the access point 12 is further provided (S904). The same processing is performed on the camera unit 17.
かご1に金属製の前垂れが備えられている場合は、金属製の既設の前垂れを透光性を有する前垂れ38に交換する工程を更に備えても良い(S905)。これにより、前垂れ38に覆われている部分の映像をカメラ24によって撮影することができる。
When the car 1 is provided with a metal front hang, a step of replacing the existing metal front hang with a translucent front hang 38 may be further provided (S905). As a result, the image of the portion covered by the front hanging 38 can be captured by the camera 24.
保守員の携帯端末13に、信号生成部73を新たに追加する工程を更に備えても良い(S906)。これにより、携帯端末13からの操作によって選択部41に可視光ランプ22を選択させ、カメラ24による可視光映像を表示器71に表示させることができる。同様に、外部機器11に、信号生成部83を新たに追加する工程を更に備えても良い(S906)。これにより、外部機器11からの操作によって選択部41に可視光ランプ22を選択させ、カメラ24による可視光映像を表示器81に表示させることができる。
A process of newly adding a signal generation unit 73 to the maintenance staff's mobile terminal 13 may be further provided (S906). As a result, the selection unit 41 can select the visible light lamp 22 by the operation from the mobile terminal 13, and the visible light image by the camera 24 can be displayed on the display 71. Similarly, the external device 11 may be further provided with a step of newly adding the signal generation unit 83 (S906). As a result, the selection unit 41 can select the visible light lamp 22 by the operation from the external device 11, and the visible light image by the camera 24 can be displayed on the display 81.
本実施の形態において、符号40~46に示す各部は、制御装置32が有する機能を示す。図19は、制御装置32のハードウェア資源の例を示す図である。制御装置32は、ハードウェア資源として、例えばプロセッサ91とメモリ92とを含む処理回路90を備える。記憶部40が有する機能はメモリ92によって実現される。制御装置32は、メモリ92に記憶されたプログラムをプロセッサ91によって実行することにより、符号41~46に示す各部の機能を実現する。
In the present embodiment, each part indicated by reference numerals 40 to 46 indicates a function of the control device 32. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of hardware resources of the control device 32. The control device 32 includes a processing circuit 90 including, for example, a processor 91 and a memory 92 as hardware resources. The function of the storage unit 40 is realized by the memory 92. The control device 32 realizes the functions of the respective parts indicated by reference numerals 41 to 46 by executing the program stored in the memory 92 by the processor 91.
図20は、制御装置32のハードウェア資源の他の例を示す図である。図20に示す例では、制御装置32は、例えばプロセッサ91、メモリ92、及び専用ハードウェア93を含む処理回路90を備える。図20は、制御装置32が有する機能の一部を専用ハードウェア93によって実現する例を示す。制御装置32が有する機能の全部を専用ハードウェア93によって実現しても良い。
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing another example of the hardware resource of the control device 32. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the control device 32 includes, for example, a processing circuit 90 including a processor 91, a memory 92, and dedicated hardware 93. FIG. 20 shows an example in which a part of the functions of the control device 32 is realized by the dedicated hardware 93. All the functions of the control device 32 may be realized by the dedicated hardware 93.
本実施の形態において、符号50~52に示す各部は、制御装置7が有する機能を示す。制御装置7のハードウェア資源は、図19或いは図20に示す例と同様である。例えば、制御装置7は、ハードウェア資源として、プロセッサとメモリとを含む処理回路を備える。制御装置7は、メモリに記憶されたプログラムをプロセッサによって実行することにより、上記各部の機能を実現する。制御装置7は、ハードウェア資源として、プロセッサ、メモリ、及び専用ハードウェアを含む処理回路を備えても良い。制御装置7が有する機能の一部或いは全部を専用ハードウェアによって実現しても良い。
In the present embodiment, each part indicated by reference numerals 50 to 52 indicates a function possessed by the control device 7. The hardware resources of the control device 7 are the same as those shown in FIG. 19 or FIG. For example, the control device 7 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The control device 7 realizes the functions of the above-mentioned parts by executing the program stored in the memory by the processor. The control device 7 may include a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the control device 7 may be realized by dedicated hardware.
本実施の形態において、符号60~65に示す各部は、監視装置8が有する機能を示す。監視装置8のハードウェア資源は、図19或いは図20に示す例と同様である。例えば、監視装置8は、ハードウェア資源として、プロセッサとメモリとを含む処理回路を備える。監視装置8は、メモリに記憶されたプログラムをプロセッサによって実行することにより、上記各部の機能を実現する。監視装置8は、ハードウェア資源として、プロセッサ、メモリ、及び専用ハードウェアを含む処理回路を備えても良い。監視装置8が有する機能の一部或いは全部を専用ハードウェアによって実現しても良い。
In the present embodiment, each part indicated by reference numerals 60 to 65 indicates the function of the monitoring device 8. The hardware resources of the monitoring device 8 are the same as those shown in FIG. 19 or FIG. For example, the monitoring device 8 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The monitoring device 8 realizes the functions of the above-mentioned parts by executing the program stored in the memory by the processor. The monitoring device 8 may include a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. A part or all of the functions of the monitoring device 8 may be realized by dedicated hardware.
本実施の形態において、符号72~75に示す各部は、携帯端末13が有する機能を示す。携帯端末13のハードウェア資源は、図19或いは図20に示す例と同様である。例えば、携帯端末13は、ハードウェア資源として、プロセッサとメモリとを含む処理回路を備える。携帯端末13は、メモリに記憶されたプログラムをプロセッサによって実行することにより、上記各部の機能を実現する。携帯端末13は、ハードウェア資源として、プロセッサ、メモリ、及び専用ハードウェアを含む処理回路を備えても良い。携帯端末13が有する機能の一部或いは全部を専用ハードウェアによって実現しても良い。
In the present embodiment, each part indicated by reference numerals 72 to 75 indicates a function possessed by the mobile terminal 13. The hardware resources of the mobile terminal 13 are the same as those shown in FIG. 19 or FIG. For example, the mobile terminal 13 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The mobile terminal 13 realizes the functions of the above-mentioned parts by executing the program stored in the memory by the processor. The mobile terminal 13 may include a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the mobile terminal 13 may be realized by dedicated hardware.
本実施の形態において、符号82~85に示す各部は、外部機器11が有する機能を示す。外部機器11のハードウェア資源は、図19或いは図20に示す例と同様である。例えば、外部機器11は、ハードウェア資源として、プロセッサとメモリとを含む処理回路を備える。外部機器11は、メモリに記憶されたプログラムをプロセッサによって実行することにより、上記各部の機能を実現する。外部機器11は、ハードウェア資源として、プロセッサ、メモリ、及び専用ハードウェアを含む処理回路を備えても良い。外部機器11が有する機能の一部或いは全部を専用ハードウェアによって実現しても良い。
In the present embodiment, each part indicated by reference numerals 82 to 85 indicates a function possessed by the external device 11. The hardware resources of the external device 11 are the same as those shown in FIG. 19 or FIG. For example, the external device 11 includes a processing circuit including a processor and a memory as hardware resources. The external device 11 realizes the functions of the above-mentioned parts by executing the program stored in the memory by the processor. The external device 11 may include a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware as hardware resources. Some or all of the functions of the external device 11 may be realized by dedicated hardware.
例えば、この発明に係るカメラユニットは、かごに電球用のソケットが設けられたエレベーター装置で利用できる。
For example, the camera unit according to the present invention can be used in an elevator device in which a socket for a light bulb is provided in a basket.
1 かご、 2 つり合いおもり、 3 昇降路、 3a ピット、 4 主ロープ、 5 巻上機、 6 駆動綱車、 7 制御装置、 8 監視装置、 9 ネットワーク、 10 監視センター、 11 外部機器、 12 アクセスポイント、 13 携帯端末、 14 地震計、 15 制御ケーブル、 16 カメラユニット、 17 カメラユニット、 18 ソケット、 19 ソケット、 20 支持体、 21 口金、 22 可視光ランプ、 23 赤外線ランプ、 24 カメラ、 25 マイク、 26 スピーカ、 27 加速度計、 28 ジャイロセンサ、 29 気圧計、 30 温度計、 31 湿度計、 32 制御装置、 34 操作盤、 34a スイッチ、 35 かご床、 36 敷居、 37 ドア、 38 前垂れ、 39 表示器、 40 記憶部、 41 選択部、 42 放射制御部、 43 音制御部、 44 通信部、 45 条件判定部、 46 通信検出部、 50 記憶部、 51 運転制御部、 52 表示制御部、 60 記憶部、 61 条件判定部、 62 通信部、 63 異常検出部、 64 人検出部、 65 禁止部、 70 入力装置、 70a ボタン、 70b ボタン、 71 表示器、 71a 表示エリア、 72 記憶部、 73 信号生成部、 74 表示制御部、 75 通信部、 80 入力装置、 80a ボタン、 80b ボタン、 80c ポインタ、 81 表示器、 81a 表示エリア、 82 記憶部、 83 信号生成部、 84 表示制御部、 85 通信部、 90 処理回路、 91 プロセッサ、 92 メモリ、 93 専用ハードウェア
1 basket, 2 balanced weight, 3 hoistway, 3a pit, 4 main rope, 5 hoisting machine, 6 drive rope, 7 control device, 8 monitoring device, 9 network, 10 monitoring center, 11 external equipment, 12 access point , 13 mobile terminals, 14 seismometers, 15 control cables, 16 camera units, 17 camera units, 18 sockets, 19 sockets, 20 supports, 21 caps, 22 visible light lamps, 23 infrared lamps, 24 cameras, 25 microphones, 26 Speaker, 27 accelerometer, 28 gyro sensor, 29 barometer, 30 thermometer, 31 humidity meter, 32 control device, 34 operation panel, 34a switch, 35 car floor, 36 threshold, 37 door, 38 front hanging, 39 indicator, 40 storage unit, 41 selection unit, 42 radiation control unit, 43 sound control unit, 44 communication unit, 45 condition judgment unit, 46 communication detection unit, 50 storage unit, 51 operation control unit, 52 display control unit, 60 storage unit, 61 condition judgment unit, 62 communication unit, 63 abnormality detection unit, 64 person detection unit, 65 prohibition unit, 70 input device, 70a button, 70b button, 71 display, 71a display area, 72 storage unit, 73 signal generation unit, 74 display control unit, 75 communication unit, 80 input device, 80a button, 80b button, 80c pointer, 81 display, 81a display area, 82 storage unit, 83 signal generation unit, 84 display control unit, 85 communication unit, 90 processing Circuit, 91 processor, 92 memory, 93 dedicated hardware
Claims (34)
- 支持体と、
前記支持体に設けられ、エレベーターのかごの外側に設けられた電球用のソケットにねじ込まれることにより、前記支持体を前記ソケットに固定することが可能な口金と、
前記支持体に支持され、可視光を放射可能な第1放射手段と、
前記第1放射手段から可視光を放射させる放射制御手段と、
前記支持体に支持され、前記第1放射手段からの可視光による撮影が可能なカメラと、
前記カメラによって撮影された映像を表す映像データを送信するための通信手段と、
を備えたカメラユニット。 With the support
A base capable of fixing the support to the socket by being screwed into a socket for a light bulb provided on the support and provided outside the car of the elevator.
A first radiating means supported by the support and capable of emitting visible light,
A radiation control means that emits visible light from the first radiation means, and
A camera supported by the support and capable of taking a picture with visible light from the first radiating means,
A communication means for transmitting video data representing the video captured by the camera, and
Camera unit equipped with. - 前記支持体に支持され、赤外線を放射可能な第2放射手段と、
前記第1放射手段又は前記第2放射手段を選択する選択手段と、
を更に備え、
前記放射制御手段は、前記選択手段が前記第1放射手段を選択すると前記第1放射手段から可視光を放射させ、前記選択手段が前記第2放射手段を選択すると前記第2放射手段から赤外線を放射させ、
前記カメラは、前記第1放射手段からの可視光による撮影と前記第2放射手段からの赤外線による撮影とが可能である請求項1に記載のカメラユニット。 A second radiating means supported by the support and capable of emitting infrared rays,
A selection means for selecting the first radiation means or the second radiation means, and
With more
When the selection means selects the first radiation means, the radiation control means emits visible light from the first radiation means, and when the selection means selects the second radiation means, infrared rays are emitted from the second radiation means. Radiate,
The camera unit according to claim 1, wherein the camera can take a picture with visible light from the first radiating means and a picture with infrared rays from the second radiating means. - 前記選択手段は、前記通信手段が特定の第1信号を受信すると前記第1放射手段を選択し、前記第1信号とは異なる特定の第2信号を前記通信手段が受信すると前記第2放射手段を選択する請求項2に記載のカメラユニット。 When the communication means receives a specific first signal, the selection means selects the first radiation means, and when the communication means receives a specific second signal different from the first signal, the second radiation means. The camera unit according to claim 2.
- 前記通信手段と特定の機器との通信が確立したことを検出する通信検出手段を更に備え、
前記選択手段は、通信が確立したことが前記通信検出手段によって検出されると前記第1放射手段を選択し、その後に前記通信手段が前記機器から特定の信号を受信すると前記第2放射手段を選択する請求項2に記載のカメラユニット。 A communication detection means for detecting that communication between the communication means and a specific device has been established is further provided.
The selection means selects the first radiating means when it is detected by the communication detecting means that communication has been established, and then when the communication means receives a specific signal from the device, the second radiating means is selected. The camera unit according to claim 2 to be selected. - 前記通信手段は、前記映像データを無線で送信する請求項1から請求項4の何れか一項に記載のカメラユニット。 The camera unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the communication means wirelessly transmits the video data.
- 前記通信手段は、前記映像データを前記ソケットを介して電力線通信で送信する請求項1から請求項4の何れか一項に記載のカメラユニット。 The camera unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the communication means transmits the video data via the socket by power line communication.
- 前記支持体に支持され、前記支持体の加速度を検出する加速度計を更に備え、
前記通信手段は、前記加速度計によって検出された加速度のデータを送信する請求項1から請求項6の何れか一項に記載のカメラユニット。 An accelerometer that is supported by the support and detects the acceleration of the support is further provided.
The camera unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the communication means transmits data of acceleration detected by the accelerometer. - 前記支持体に支持され、前記支持体の角速度を検出するジャイロセンサを更に備え、
前記通信手段は、前記ジャイロセンサによって検出された角速度のデータを送信する請求項1から請求項6の何れか一項に記載のカメラユニット。 A gyro sensor supported by the support and detecting the angular velocity of the support is further provided.
The camera unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the communication means transmits data of the angular velocity detected by the gyro sensor. - 前記支持体に支持された気圧計を更に備え、
前記通信手段は、前記気圧計によって検出された気圧のデータを送信する請求項1から請求項8の何れか一項に記載のカメラユニット。 Further equipped with a barometer supported by the support,
The camera unit according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the communication means transmits data of atmospheric pressure detected by the barometer. - 前記支持体に支持された温度計と、
前記支持体に支持された湿度計と、
を更に備え、
前記通信手段は、前記温度計によって検出された温度のデータと前記湿度計によって検出された湿度のデータとを送信する請求項1から請求項9の何れか一項に記載のカメラユニット。 A thermometer supported by the support and
A hygrometer supported by the support and
With more
The camera unit according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the communication means transmits the temperature data detected by the thermometer and the humidity data detected by the hygrometer. - 前記支持体に支持されたマイクと、
前記支持体に支持されたスピーカと、
を更に備え、
前記通信手段は、前記マイクによって検出された音のデータを送信する請求項1から請求項10の何れか一項に記載のカメラユニット。 A microphone supported by the support and
A speaker supported by the support and
With more
The camera unit according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the communication means transmits sound data detected by the microphone. - 昇降路を移動するかごと、
前記かごの外側に設けられた電球用のソケットと、
前記ソケットを介して前記かごに固定されたカメラユニットと、
保守用の携帯端末と、
を備え、
前記カメラユニットは、
可視光を放射可能な第1放射手段と、
赤外線を放射可能な第2放射手段と、
前記第1放射手段又は前記第2放射手段を選択する選択手段と、
前記選択手段が前記第1放射手段を選択すると前記第1放射手段から可視光を放射させ、前記選択手段が前記第2放射手段を選択すると前記第2放射手段から赤外線を放射させる放射制御手段と、
前記第1放射手段からの可視光による撮影及び前記第2放射手段からの赤外線による撮影が可能なカメラと、
前記カメラによって撮影された映像を表す映像データを前記携帯端末に対して送信するための通信手段と、
を備え、
前記携帯端末は、
第1表示器と、
前記通信手段から受信した前記映像データに基づいて、前記カメラによって撮影された映像を前記第1表示器に表示させる第1表示制御手段と、
前記選択手段に前記第1放射手段を選択させるための信号を生成する信号生成手段と、
を備えたエレベーターシステム。 A basket that moves on the hoistway,
A light bulb socket provided on the outside of the basket,
A camera unit fixed to the car via the socket,
A mobile terminal for maintenance and
With
The camera unit is
The first means of radiating visible light and
A second radiating means capable of emitting infrared rays,
A selection means for selecting the first radiation means or the second radiation means, and
When the selection means selects the first radiation means, visible light is emitted from the first radiation means, and when the selection means selects the second radiation means, infrared rays are emitted from the second radiation means. ,
A camera capable of taking a picture with visible light from the first radiating means and taking a picture with infrared rays from the second radiating means,
A communication means for transmitting video data representing a video captured by the camera to the mobile terminal, and
With
The mobile terminal
The first indicator and
A first display control means for displaying an image captured by the camera on the first display based on the image data received from the communication means.
A signal generating means for generating a signal for causing the selecting means to select the first radiating means, and
Elevator system with. - 前記通信手段は、前記映像データを無線で前記携帯端末に直接送信する請求項12に記載のエレベーターシステム。 The elevator system according to claim 12, wherein the communication means wirelessly transmits the video data directly to the mobile terminal.
- 外部機器と通信するための監視装置と、
前記監視装置に接続されたアクセスポイントと、
を更に備え、
前記通信手段は、前記映像データを前記アクセスポイントを介して前記携帯端末に無線で送信する請求項12に記載のエレベーターシステム。 A monitoring device for communicating with external devices,
The access point connected to the monitoring device and
With more
The elevator system according to claim 12, wherein the communication means wirelessly transmits the video data to the mobile terminal via the access point. - 前記通信手段は、前記映像データを前記ソケットを介して電力線通信で送信する請求項12に記載のエレベーターシステム。 The elevator system according to claim 12, wherein the communication means transmits the video data via the socket by power line communication.
- 昇降路を移動するかごと、
前記かごの外側に設けられた電球用のソケットと、
前記ソケットを介して前記かごに固定されたカメラユニットと、
アクセスポイントが接続された監視装置と、
前記アクセスポイントを介さずに前記監視装置との通信が可能な外部機器と、
を備え、
前記カメラユニットは、
可視光を放射可能な第1放射手段と、
赤外線を放射可能な第2放射手段と、
前記第1放射手段又は前記第2放射手段を選択する選択手段と、
前記選択手段が前記第1放射手段を選択すると前記第1放射手段から可視光を放射させ、前記選択手段が前記第2放射手段を選択すると前記第2放射手段から赤外線を放射させる放射制御手段と、
前記第1放射手段からの可視光による撮影及び前記第2放射手段からの赤外線による撮影が可能なカメラと、
前記カメラによって撮影された映像を表す映像データを、前記アクセスポイントを介して前記監視装置に送信するための通信手段と、
を備え、
前記監視装置は、前記アクセスポイントを介して前記通信手段から受信した前記映像データを前記外部機器に送信し、
前記外部機器は、
第1表示器と、
前記監視装置から受信した前記映像データに基づいて、前記カメラによって撮影された映像を前記第1表示器に表示させる第1表示制御手段と、
前記選択手段に前記第1放射手段を選択させるための信号を生成する信号生成手段と、
備えたエレベーターシステム。 A basket that moves on the hoistway,
A light bulb socket provided on the outside of the basket,
A camera unit fixed to the car via the socket,
The monitoring device to which the access point is connected and
An external device capable of communicating with the monitoring device without going through the access point,
With
The camera unit is
The first means of radiating visible light and
A second radiating means capable of emitting infrared rays,
A selection means for selecting the first radiation means or the second radiation means, and
When the selection means selects the first radiation means, visible light is emitted from the first radiation means, and when the selection means selects the second radiation means, infrared rays are emitted from the second radiation means. ,
A camera capable of taking a picture with visible light from the first radiating means and taking a picture with infrared rays from the second radiating means,
A communication means for transmitting video data representing a video captured by the camera to the monitoring device via the access point, and
With
The monitoring device transmits the video data received from the communication means via the access point to the external device.
The external device is
The first indicator and
A first display control means for displaying an image captured by the camera on the first display based on the image data received from the monitoring device.
A signal generating means for generating a signal for causing the selecting means to select the first radiating means, and
Elevator system equipped. - 特定の第1条件が成立すると、異常の有無を判定するための診断運転を行う運転制御手段と、
前記診断運転で取得された診断用データを記憶する記憶手段と、
を備え、
前記診断用データに、前記カメラによって撮影された映像を表すデータが含まれる請求項14又は請求項16に記載のエレベーターシステム。 When a specific first condition is satisfied, an operation control means for performing a diagnostic operation for determining the presence or absence of an abnormality, and
A storage means for storing the diagnostic data acquired in the diagnostic operation, and
With
The elevator system according to claim 14 or 16, wherein the diagnostic data includes data representing an image taken by the camera. - 前記監視装置は、前記外部機器から特定の信号を受信すると、前記記憶手段に記憶された前記診断用データを前記外部機器に送信する請求項17に記載のエレベーターシステム。 The elevator system according to claim 17, wherein when the monitoring device receives a specific signal from the external device, the diagnostic data stored in the storage means is transmitted to the external device.
- 前記記憶手段に記憶された前記診断用データに基づいて異常を検出する異常検出手段を更に備え、
前記監視装置は、前記異常検出手段によって異常が検出されると、その旨の信号を前記外部機器に送信する請求項17に記載のエレベーターシステム。 An abnormality detecting means for detecting an abnormality based on the diagnostic data stored in the storage means is further provided.
The elevator system according to claim 17, wherein the monitoring device transmits a signal to that effect to the external device when an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means. - 前記選択手段は、登録された呼びに前記かごを応答させる自動運転が行われていれば前記第2放射手段を選択し、前記診断運転が行われていれば前記第1放射手段を選択する請求項17から請求項19の何れか一項に記載のエレベーターシステム。 A claim that the selection means selects the second radiating means if the automatic operation of responding to the registered call is performed, and selects the first radiating means if the diagnostic operation is performed. The elevator system according to any one of claims 17 to 19.
- 地震で前記かごが停止した後に特定の第2条件が成立すると、復旧の可否を判定するための復旧運転を行う運転制御手段と、
前記復旧運転で取得された復旧用データに基づいて異常を検出する異常検出手段と、
を更に備え、
前記復旧用データに、前記カメラによって撮影された映像を表すデータが含まれ、
前記監視装置は、前記異常検出手段によって異常が検出されると、その旨の信号を前記外部機器に送信する請求項14又は請求項16に記載のエレベーターシステム。 When a specific second condition is satisfied after the car is stopped due to an earthquake, an operation control means for performing a restoration operation for determining whether or not restoration is possible, and
Anomaly detection means that detects anomalies based on the recovery data acquired in the recovery operation, and
With more
The recovery data includes data representing an image taken by the camera.
The elevator system according to claim 14 or 16, wherein the monitoring device transmits a signal to that effect to the external device when an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detecting means. - 前記監視装置は、地震で前記かごが停止した後に前記第2条件が成立しない場合に、前記かごが停止した後に前記カメラによって撮影された映像を表す停止後映像データを、前記外部機器に送信し、
前記運転制御手段は、前記第2条件が成立しない場合であっても、前記外部機器に前記停止後映像データが送信された後に前記監視装置が前記外部機器から特定の開始信号を受信すると、前記復旧運転を行う請求項21に記載のエレベーターシステム。 When the second condition is not satisfied after the car has stopped due to an earthquake, the monitoring device transmits post-stop video data representing an image taken by the camera after the car has stopped to the external device. ,
Even when the second condition is not satisfied, when the monitoring device receives a specific start signal from the external device after the stopped video data is transmitted to the external device, the operation control means said. The elevator system according to claim 21, wherein the restoration operation is performed. - 前記かごに備えられた第2表示器を制御する第2表示制御手段を更に備え、
前記監視装置は、前記異常検出手段によって異常が検出されることなく前記復旧運転が終了すると、前記復旧運転が終了した後に前記カメラによって撮影された映像を表す終了後映像データを、前記外部機器に送信し、
前記第2表示制御手段は、前記異常検出手段によって異常が検出されることなく前記復旧運転が終了すると、完全な復帰ではない旨を前記第2表示器に表示させ、
前記第2表示制御手段は、前記外部機器に前記終了後映像データが送信された後に前記監視装置が前記外部機器から特定の復旧許可信号を受信すると、完全な復帰ではない旨の表示を前記第2表示器から消去する請求項21に記載のエレベーターシステム。 A second display control means for controlling the second display provided in the car is further provided.
When the restoration operation is completed without the abnormality being detected by the abnormality detecting means, the monitoring device transmits the post-completion video data representing the image taken by the camera after the restoration operation is completed to the external device. Send and
When the recovery operation is completed without the abnormality being detected by the abnormality detecting means, the second display control means causes the second display to indicate that the recovery is not complete.
When the monitoring device receives a specific recovery permission signal from the external device after the video data is transmitted to the external device after the end, the second display control means displays a display indicating that the recovery is not complete. 2. The elevator system according to claim 21, which is erased from the display. - 前記選択手段は、登録された呼びに前記かごを応答させる自動運転が行われていれば前記第2放射手段を選択し、前記復旧運転が行われていれば前記第1放射手段を選択する請求項21から請求項23の何れか一項に記載のエレベーターシステム。 A claim that the selection means selects the second radiating means if the automatic operation of responding to the registered call is performed, and selects the first radiating means if the restoration operation is performed. The elevator system according to any one of claims 21 to 23.
- 前記かごは、人が乗るためのかご床を備え、
前記カメラユニットは、前記かご床の下方に配置された請求項12から請求項24の何れか一項に記載のエレベーターシステム。 The car has a car floor for people to ride on.
The elevator system according to any one of claims 12 to 24, wherein the camera unit is arranged below the car floor. - 前記かごは、
前記かご床に支持された敷居と、
前記敷居に案内されるドアと、
透光性を有し、前記敷居から下方に延びた前垂れと、
を備えた請求項25に記載のエレベーターシステム。 The basket
The threshold supported by the car floor and
The door guided to the threshold and
It has translucency and has a front hang that extends downward from the threshold.
25. The elevator system according to claim 25. - 昇降路を移動するかごと、
前記かごの外側に設けられた電球用のソケットと、
前記ソケットを介して前記かごに固定されたカメラユニットと、
手動操作によって前記かごを移動させることが可能な保守モードに設定するための設定手段と、
前記設定手段によって保守モードに設定されている時に、前記昇降路に人がいることを検出する人検出手段と、
人がいることが前記人検出手段によって検出されると、登録された呼びに前記かごを応答させる自動運転を禁止する禁止手段と、
を備え、
前記カメラユニットは、
可視光を放射可能な第1放射手段と、
赤外線を放射可能な第2放射手段と、
前記第1放射手段又は前記第2放射手段を選択する選択手段と、
前記選択手段が前記第1放射手段を選択すると前記第1放射手段から可視光を放射させ、前記選択手段が前記第2放射手段を選択すると前記第2放射手段から赤外線を放射させる放射制御手段と、
前記第1放射手段からの可視光による撮影及び前記第2放射手段からの赤外線による撮影が可能なカメラと、
前記カメラによって撮影された映像を表す映像データを送信するための通信手段と、
を備え、
前記選択手段は、自動運転が行われていれば前記第2放射手段を選択し、前記設定手段によって保守モードに設定されると前記第1放射手段を選択し、
前記人検出手段は、前記通信手段によって送信された前記映像データに基づいて人がいることを検出するエレベーターシステム。 A basket that moves on the hoistway,
A light bulb socket provided on the outside of the basket,
A camera unit fixed to the car via the socket,
Setting means for setting the maintenance mode in which the car can be moved manually, and
A person detecting means for detecting the presence of a person in the hoistway when the maintenance mode is set by the setting means, and a person detecting means.
When the presence of a person is detected by the person detecting means, the prohibiting means for prohibiting the automatic driving in which the car is answered to the registered call, and
With
The camera unit is
The first means of radiating visible light and
A second radiating means capable of emitting infrared rays,
A selection means for selecting the first radiation means or the second radiation means, and
When the selection means selects the first radiation means, visible light is emitted from the first radiation means, and when the selection means selects the second radiation means, infrared rays are emitted from the second radiation means. ,
A camera capable of taking a picture with visible light from the first radiating means and taking a picture with infrared rays from the second radiating means,
A communication means for transmitting video data representing the video captured by the camera, and
With
The selection means selects the second radiating means if automatic operation is performed, and selects the first radiating means when the setting means sets the maintenance mode.
The person detecting means is an elevator system that detects the presence of a person based on the video data transmitted by the communication means. - 前記放射制御手段は、人がいることが前記人検出手段によって検出されると、前記かごの位置に応じて、前記第1放射手段からの可視光の放射モードを変更する請求項27に記載のエレベーターシステム。 27. The radiation control means according to claim 27, which changes the emission mode of visible light from the first radiation means according to the position of the car when the presence of a person is detected by the person detection means. Elevator system.
- 前記カメラユニットは、
スピーカと、
人がいることが前記人検出手段によって検出されると、前記かごの位置に応じて、前記スピーカから音を出力させる音制御手段と、
を更に備えた請求項27又は請求項28に記載のエレベーターシステム。 The camera unit is
With speakers
When the presence of a person is detected by the person detection means, the sound control means for outputting sound from the speaker according to the position of the car, and the sound control means.
27 or 28. The elevator system according to claim 28. - 昇降路の内部を照らすための電球がソケットを介してかごに設けられたエレベーターを改修する方法であって、
前記電球を前記ソケットから外す工程と、
前記電球を外した前記ソケットに、カメラユニットを取り付ける工程と、
を備え、
前記カメラユニットは、
可視光を放射可能な第1放射手段と、
赤外線を放射可能な第2放射手段と、
前記第1放射手段又は前記第2放射手段を選択する選択手段と、
前記選択手段が前記第1放射手段を選択すると前記第1放射手段から可視光を放射させ、前記選択手段が前記第2放射手段を選択すると前記第2放射手段から赤外線を放射させる放射制御手段と、
前記第1放射手段からの可視光による撮影及び前記第2放射手段からの赤外線による撮影が可能なカメラと、
前記カメラによって撮影された映像を表す映像データを送信するための通信手段と、
を備えたエレベーターの改修方法。 A light bulb to illuminate the inside of the hoistway is a method of repairing an elevator installed in a car via a socket.
The process of removing the light bulb from the socket and
The process of attaching the camera unit to the socket from which the light bulb was removed,
With
The camera unit is
The first means of radiating visible light and
A second radiating means capable of emitting infrared rays,
A selection means for selecting the first radiation means or the second radiation means, and
When the selection means selects the first radiation means, visible light is emitted from the first radiation means, and when the selection means selects the second radiation means, infrared rays are emitted from the second radiation means. ,
A camera capable of taking a picture with visible light from the first radiating means and taking a picture with infrared rays from the second radiating means,
A communication means for transmitting video data representing the video captured by the camera, and
How to repair an elevator equipped with. - 前記カメラユニットに前記ソケットを介して電力が常時供給されるように設定を変更する工程を更に備えた請求項30に記載のエレベーターの改修方法。 The method for repairing an elevator according to claim 30, further comprising a step of changing the setting so that electric power is always supplied to the camera unit via the socket.
- 前記ソケットに前記カメラユニットを取り付けた後、前記通信手段とアクセスポイントとの通信を確立する工程を更に備え、
前記アクセスポイントは、外部機器と通信するための監視装置に接続された請求項30又は請求項31に記載のエレベーターの改修方法。 After attaching the camera unit to the socket, a step of establishing communication between the communication means and the access point is further provided.
The method for repairing an elevator according to claim 30 or 31, wherein the access point is connected to a monitoring device for communicating with an external device. - 前記かごに備えられた金属製の前垂れを透光性を有する前垂れに交換する工程を更に備え、
前記かごは、人が乗るためのかご床を備え、
前記カメラユニットは、前記かご床の下方に配置された請求項30から請求項32の何れか一項に記載のエレベーターの改修方法。 Further provided with a step of replacing the metal front hang provided in the car with a translucent front hang.
The car has a car floor for people to ride on.
The method for repairing an elevator according to any one of claims 30 to 32, wherein the camera unit is arranged below the car floor. - 前記通信手段と通信可能な携帯端末又は外部機器に、前記選択手段に前記第1放射手段を選択させるための信号を生成する信号生成手段を追加する工程を更に備えた請求項30から請求項33の何れか一項に記載のエレベーターの改修方法。 Claims 30 to 33 further include a step of adding a signal generation means for generating a signal for selecting the first radiation means to the selection means to a mobile terminal or an external device capable of communicating with the communication means. The method of repairing the elevator described in any one of the above.
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