Method and apparatus for a scanning an elevator entry way

Details Method and apparatus for a scanning an elevator entry way Method and apparatus for a scanning an elevator entry way

2006-06-20

2006-06-20

Salata, Jonathan (Department: 2837)

Elevator, industrial lift truck, or stationary lift for vehicle

With monitoring, signalling, and indicating means

C187S316000, C187S901000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07063189

ABSTRACT:
A lift system for and method of controlling a lift car. The car providing service to a number of separate stations to enable a person or an article waiting in a predetermined region outside the lift car to enter or leave the lift car. The method including the steps of providing the lift car a scanning device directed outwardly from the lift car. Each of the stations having an independent scanning extension. When the lift car arrives at one of the stations equipped with a scanning device, the scanning device and the scanning extension are juxtaposed to form an operable combination. Scanning the predetermined region with the operable combination to produce an output signal representing a state of the predetermined region, such as whether the region is occupied or not. Using the signal or a function of the signal to regulate subsequent operation of the lift car.

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