The invention relates to an elevator operating panel comprising at least one touchscreen panel with first touch screen areas being linked to first capacitive touch screen sensor, which touchscreen panel has a second touch screen area which is linked to the first touch screen sensor as well as to an additional second touch screen sensor, which second sensor is configured to be connected to a backup power supply.

The invention relates to an elevator operating panel comprising at least one touchscreen panel with first touch screen areas being linked to first capacitive touch screen sensor, which touchscreen panel has a second touch screen area which is linked to the first touch screen sensor as well as to an additional second touch screen sensor, which second sensor is configured to be connected to a backup power supply.

Elevator systems having an elevator car located within an elevator shaft, the elevator car moveable between a plurality of floors of a building, a passenger space divider located within the elevator car dividing the elevator car into a first passenger compartment and a second passenger compartment, a first car operating panel located within the first passenger compartment of the elevator car and having a plurality of buttons operable for selection of a destination floor of the plurality of floors, and a second car operating panel located within the second passenger compartment of the elevator car and having a plurality of buttons operable for selection of a destination floor of the plurality of floors.

Elevator systems having an elevator car located within an elevator shaft, the elevator car moveable between a plurality of floors of a building, a passenger space divider located within the elevator car dividing the elevator car into a first passenger compartment and a second passenger compartment, a first car operating panel located within the first passenger compartment of the elevator car and having a plurality of buttons operable for selection of a destination floor of the plurality of floors, and a second car operating panel located within the second passenger compartment of the elevator car and having a plurality of buttons operable for selection of a destination floor of the plurality of floors.

A system 10 to enable communication between one or more control components of a pneumatic vacuum elevator is provided. The system includes an elevator cabin 20 to transport passengers between one or more levels of a structure. The system includes a first communication unit 40 including first transceivers 50 to receive inputs from the passengers through a cabin operating panel 60. The first transceivers are also to transmit the inputs received from the cabin operating panel wirelessly in a predefined direction. The system includes a second communication unit 70 including second transceivers 80 to generate control signals upon receiving the inputs transmitted by the first transceivers. The second transceivers are to provide the control signals generated to motors to create a pressure differential in an external cylinder 30 to move the elevator cabin through the external cylinder.

A system 10 to enable communication between one or more control components of a pneumatic vacuum elevator is provided. The system includes an elevator cabin 20 to transport passengers between one or more levels of a structure. The system includes a first communication unit 40 including first transceivers 50 to receive inputs from the passengers through a cabin operating panel 60. The first transceivers are also to transmit the inputs received from the cabin operating panel wirelessly in a predefined direction. The system includes a second communication unit 70 including second transceivers 80 to generate control signals upon receiving the inputs transmitted by the first transceivers. The second transceivers are to provide the control signals generated to motors to create a pressure differential in an external cylinder 30 to move the elevator cabin through the external cylinder.

Provided is a communication system and a communication method for use in an elevator system, which belong to the field of elevator intelligent control technologies. The communication system of the present invention comprises: a first bluetooth module mounted in an elevator landing area of the elevator system and a second bluetooth module mounted in an elevator car of the elevator system. The communication system and the communication method of the present invention can realize that a passenger completes an elevator calling operation in a completely hand-free mode, which is easy to realize and is low in cost.

Provided is a communication system and a communication method for use in an elevator system, which belong to the field of elevator intelligent control technologies. The communication system of the present invention comprises: a first bluetooth module mounted in an elevator landing area of the elevator system and a second bluetooth module mounted in an elevator car of the elevator system. The communication system and the communication method of the present invention can realize that a passenger completes an elevator calling operation in a completely hand-free mode, which is easy to realize and is low in cost.

An illustrative example elevator system includes an elevator car and a valve assembly that selectively directs fluid flow to control movement of the elevator car. At least one sensor provides an indication of a current status of the elevator car, which includes at least a position of the elevator car or a speed of the elevator car. A processor receives the indication from the at least one sensor and adjusts operation of the valve assembly when the current status of the elevator car is different than a predetermined desired status.

An illustrative example elevator system includes an elevator car and a valve assembly that selectively directs fluid flow to control movement of the elevator car. At least one sensor provides an indication of a current status of the elevator car, which includes at least a position of the elevator car or a speed of the elevator car. A processor receives the indication from the at least one sensor and adjusts operation of the valve assembly when the current status of the elevator car is different than a predetermined desired status.