There is provided a smart access control device (SACD) for access control to an elevator system, the SACD comprising a receiver, a processing unit, and a communication unit for receiving by the receiver an identifier from a user device associated to a user and for automatically determining by the processing unit a destination floor associated to the user based on the identifier received and access control data stored in a storage unit accessible to the processing unit, and for generating and transmitting a signal to the elevator system for automatically initiating an elevator car trip for the user to the destination floor determined by the processing unit. There is also provided a user device configured to be in communication with a smart access control device (SACD) for access control to an elevator system.

An illustrative example embodiment of a method of managing risk associated with at least one individual moving within a building includes: determining a beginning location and a destination of an individual, wherein the beginning location and the destination are on different levels of the building; determining a risk contribution of the individual based on an indication of at least one characteristic of the individual; determining a plurality of routes between the beginning location and the destination; determining a risk factor of each of the plurality of routes based on the risk contribution of the individual and other risk information regarding the respective routes; and determining a recommended route from among the plurality of routes for the individual to arrive at the destination, wherein the risk factor of the recommended route is lower than the risk factor of at least one other one of the plurality of routes.

An illustrative example embodiment of an elevator passenger interface system, includes a visual detector configured to detect a visible image that includes an indication of a request for elevator service. A processor interprets the indication and provides an output that is useable by an elevator system to control an elevator car to respond to the request for elevator service.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Systems and methods for control systems for facilitating situational awareness of a vehicle are provided. Sensors located around a vehicle may detect moving objects located in one or more vehicle blind spots. These moving objects pose potentially dangerous situations for the vehicle occupants and for the object. The sensors may further determine that the moving object is a cyclist approaching a vehicle blind spot, and that the vehicle is parked. Processors associated with the vehicle may then direct a corrective action, such as automatically locking the vehicle doors, to prevent a vehicle-cyclist collision. The systems and methods provided herein may thereby make these and similar situations safer.

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 or method comprising and/or adapted for use with a remote or mobile application for dispatch or authorization of an elevator. An exemplary embodiment may further comprise programmable BLE beacons using shared secret key hashing technology, a cloud-services layer, and an on-premise middleware component. In an exemplary embodiment, a system or method may be adapted to listen in near real-time via a communications protocol such as WebSockets for car call requests and kiosk access control authorization messages.