Control systems and methods for elevators
US10822196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B2201/222
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Elevator control system including an elevator car, an elevator controller, and an occupancy detection system configured to detect an occupancy level within the elevator car, the occupancy detection system comprising at least one camera. The elevator controller and the occupancy detection system are configured control the elevator car to prevent additional passengers from entering the elevator car when the occupancy detection system detects an occupancy level above a predetermined threshold.
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