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Elevator traffic control

US7490698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7References
24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 8, 2003
Grant dateFeb 17, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B2201/302
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elevator traffic flow control strategy utilizes the advantages of sector assignment channeling and destination entry systems. A controller (30) monitors a handling capacity (62) of the system to determine when it is advisable to override the sector assignments (52) to provide improved passenger service.

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