Abstract:
An illustrative example elevator system device includes an interface configured to operate in a first mode that allows an elevator passenger to communicate with the elevator system. The elevator passenger may communicate with the elevator system by inputting an indication for desired elevator service or receive an indication regarding elevator service. A magnetically actuated switch selectively causes the interface to operate in a second mode that allows an authorized individual to communicate with the elevator system in a manner that is different than an elevator passenger communication in the first mode. The magnetically activated switch includes at least one magnet and at least one switch contact that changes between an open and closed state based on an interaction between the at least one magnet and a magnetic key brought into proximity of the at least one magnet by the authorized individual.
Abstract:
An illustrative example elevator system device includes an interface configured to operate in a first mode that allows an elevator passenger to communicate with the elevator system. The elevator passenger may communicate with the elevator system by inputting an indication for desired elevator service or receive an indication regarding elevator service. A magnetically actuated switch selectively causes the interface to operate in a second mode that allows an authorized individual to communicate with the elevator system in a manner that is different than an elevator passenger communication in the first mode. The magnetically activated switch includes at least one magnet and at least one switch contact that changes between an open and closed state based on an interaction between the at least one magnet and a magnetic key brought into proximity of the at least one magnet by the authorized individual.
Abstract:
An elevator system configured to determine and transmit an estimated elevator boarding time to a mobile call input device, wherein the boarding time includes the arrival time of the elevator car based on a registered target floor registration information and the duration of time to place the elevator car door and the hoistway door in a fully open state.
Abstract:
A system and method of initiating service of an elevator system including an elevator control system in communication with at least one elevator fixture including a communication bridge, communication switch, the elevator fixture in further communication with a plurality of communication modules. The method includes operating a mobile device to receive a travel request, operating the mobile device to wirelessly transmit to the communication module a travel signal based on the travel request, operating the plurality of communication modules to wirelessly receive the travel signal and to wirelessly transmit the travel signal to the elevator fixture, operating the elevator fixture to wirelessly receive the travel signal and to transmit the travel signal to the elevator control system, and operating the elevator fixture to receive dispatch information from the elevator control system and wirelessly transmit the dispatch information to the plurality of communication modules.