Remote elevator monitoring and inspection
US11542121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2209/82
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for inspecting and monitoring an elevator installation includes sending an autonomous flying object having at least one sensor to the elevator installation, and granting access to a hoistway of the elevator installation to the autonomous flying object. The autonomous flying object is positioned within the hoistway, and data collected by the associated sensor is sent to a remote elevator service center. The autonomous flying object and the associated sensor can be used to monitor and inspect the elevator installation on a temporary basis, for example for a specific number of hours, days or weeks. Once the autonomous flying object has gained access to the hoistway, the elevator installation can resume normal operation thereby keeping downtime to a minimum. After completing its tasks at one elevator installation, the autonomous flying object can be directed by the remote elevator service center to monitor and inspect another elevator installation.
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