Electronic device and method for monitoring an elevator
US8365871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B5/027
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for monitoring an elevator controls an image capturing device located inside the elevator to capture a current image inside the elevator when a malfunction of the elevator is detected by one or more monitor devices. The method further analyzes the current image to determines if there are passengers trapped inside the elevator. In addition, the method generates a rescue message and sends the rescue message to an emergency response department through a network upon the condition that there are passengers trapped inside the elevator.
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