Method for blocking and filtering false automatic elevator calls

US11040849B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Harrison Daniels · Avon, US
• Bradley Armand Scoville · Farmington, US
• Sam Thieu Wong · Bridgeport, US
• Paul A. Simcik · Southington, US
• Stephen R. Nichols · Plantsville, US
• Yew Leong · Simsbury, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 28, 2018
• Grant date: Jun 22, 2021
• Expiry date: Nov 29, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04W4/027
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for preventing an unintended call for a conveyance apparatus of a conveyance system is provided. The conveyance system comprising a first location device and a second location device. The computer-implemented method comprising: detecting a first interaction between the mobile device and the first location device; determining a travel direction of the first mobile device; and automatically filtering a second interaction between the mobile device and a second location device to prevent an unintended call to a conveyance apparatus in response to the travel direction of the mobile device.