This application relates to a magnetic field sensing-based noncontact button apparatus, an elevator control panel, and an operating method thereof. In one aspect, the operating method includes collecting a magnetic field sensor value corresponding to each of a plurality of buttons based on an action of a user for button manipulation. The method also includes assigning a weight value, used for activating a button, to a Z-axis value of the magnetic field sensor value corresponding to a button input direction of the user for each button and collecting number of uses of each button. The method further includes adjusting a variation width of a weight function based on the Z-axis value based on the number of uses of each button to construct a surface data set corresponding to each button, and setting the surface data set to learning data to learn an algorithm for activating the button.

This application relates to a magnetic field sensing-based noncontact button apparatus, an elevator control panel, and an operating method thereof. In one aspect, the operating method includes collecting a magnetic field sensor value corresponding to each of a plurality of buttons based on an action of a user for button manipulation. The method also includes assigning a weight value, used for activating a button, to a Z-axis value of the magnetic field sensor value corresponding to a button input direction of the user for each button and collecting number of uses of each button. The method further includes adjusting a variation width of a weight function based on the Z-axis value based on the number of uses of each button to construct a surface data set corresponding to each button, and setting the surface data set to learning data to learn an algorithm for activating the button.

Embodiments of systems and methods for digital control of elevator and other access gateways are described herein. More specifically, embodiments comprise systems and methods for retrofitting or outfitting elevator systems with digital control systems that can be universally applied to virtually every manufacturer's elevator systems.

A system (10) is provided comprising a first communication unit (KE1), a second communication unit (KE2) and a third communication unit (KE3). The first communication unit (KE1) is mobile and can be carried by a user (B). The second communication unit (KE2) is configured to be installed in a stationary manner, preferably near an elevator shaft door (11). The third communication unit (KE3) is configured to be installed in a stationary manner at or in the elevator car (LK). By at least one of the communication units (KE1, KE2, KE3) at least one of a readiness request message and a destination message can be submitted to the control (14) of the elevator (L).

A system (10) is provided comprising a first communication unit (KE1), a second communication unit (KE2) and a third communication unit (KE3). The first communication unit (KE1) is mobile and can be carried by a user (B). The second communication unit (KE2) is configured to be installed in a stationary manner, preferably near an elevator shaft door (11). The third communication unit (KE3) is configured to be installed in a stationary manner at or in the elevator car (LK). By at least one of the communication units (KE1, KE2, KE3) at least one of a readiness request message and a destination message can be submitted to the control (14) of the elevator (L).

A touchless elevator call button selection device utilizing a plurality of infrared beams is disclosed along with its method of use. By using beams of light to detect the placement of a user's fingers, the touchless elevator call button selection device allows the user to interface with the elevator control system without physically touching the elevator control system.

A touchless elevator call button selection device utilizing a plurality of infrared beams is disclosed along with its method of use. By using beams of light to detect the placement of a user's fingers, the touchless elevator call button selection device allows the user to interface with the elevator control system without physically touching the elevator control system.

An elevator operator terminal includes a display device, a storage device and a processing device for use with an elevator system in a building. The processing device is connected to the storage device and activates the display device to generate a user interface having a plurality of display fields. The user interface has a call input area and a floor indicator area. The call input area displays a predetermined first number of display fields that are each associated with a predetermined floor in the building and are enabled for call input. The floor indicator area displays a predetermined second number of display fields that are each associated with a predetermined floor in the building and are disabled for call input.

An elevator operator terminal includes a display device, a storage device and a processing device for use with an elevator system in a building. The processing device is connected to the storage device and activates the display device to generate a user interface having a plurality of display fields. The user interface has a call input area and a floor indicator area. The call input area displays a predetermined first number of display fields that are each associated with a predetermined floor in the building and are enabled for call input. The floor indicator area displays a predetermined second number of display fields that are each associated with a predetermined floor in the building and are disabled for call input.

Elevator systems and operating methods including an elevator operating panel having at least one button and an audio orientation system. The audio orientation system includes at least one speaker positioned proximate the elevator operating panel and a proximity sensor associated with an associated button and positioned proximate thereto, the proximity sensor arranged to generate a button detection zone around the associated button and detect a presence within the button detection zone. When a detection is made by the proximity sensor regarding a presence with the button detection zone, the audio system controls the at least one speaker to generate an audio orientation signal comprising button information that is related to the associated button within the button detection zone.