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Connection establishment in elevator system, escalator system or autowalk system

US11174123B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2019
Grant dateNov 16, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/10
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for initiating a data connection between a central server and a control unit communicatively coupled to an elevator, escalator or autowalk. The method comprises: receiving a trigger signal from the central server, wherein the trigger signal is delivered with a service of a mobile communication network into which the control unit is communicatively coupled to; detecting if the trigger signal complies with at least one pre-defined requirement; and in response to a positive outcome of the detection initiating a data connection establishment from the control unit to the central server. The invention also relates to a control unit for an elevator, escalator or autowalk.

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