Hitachi developed a non-contact operation panel to build an elevator without physical floor buttons, allowing users to experience a new feeling Just put your finger on the panel, you can realize the non-contact use of the elevator
TOKYO, Sept. 14, 2022 – (JCN Newswire) – Hitachi (TSE: 6501) and Hitachi Construction Systems Ltd. announced that they have developed a touchless operation panel to build an elevator (1) without physical floor buttons, allowing users to experience a whole new feeling.
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This newly developed non-contact operation panel replaces the floor buttons commonly found in elevator cars, enabling elevator users to register to reach their destination by simply placing their finger on the floor displayed on the panel (LCD) floor, so as to realize the non-contact use of the elevator. This newly developed non-contact operation panel is used in the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Elevator, which was completed on August 31, 2022. Features of the non-contact operation panel 1. The non-contact use of the elevator can be realized simply by placing the finger on the panel The elevator user only needs to place the finger on the panel The destination floor can be registered by placing it on the floor displayed on the touchless operation panel display in the elevator car. The infrared sensor detects the position of the finger and records the floor, realizing the non-contact use of the elevator. 2. Realize the future elevator design without floor buttons (1) The traditional operation panel must have as many floor buttons as the number of floors of the building, and the non-contact operation panel makes the operation The panel enables simplification and miniaturization, enabling unprecedented future elevator designs, as it can display floors on an LCD display. 3. Panel screen for increased user convenience The panel has a direct registration screen including frequently used floors such as lobby, which can display a group of up to six floors and their related information, and A keypad registration screen that allows users to enter their destination floor using the numeric keypad. The direct registration screen is the initial screen for added user convenience. In addition, installing a card reader in the elevator car connected to the panel can display on the screen special floors that only cardholders can access, while improving safety and convenience. (2) It is also possible to flexibly change the floor or the floor information being displayed according to the change of the tenant of the building. (1) Panic buttons must be physical buttons.
(2) When using a card that allows access to only one destination floor, there is no need to put your finger on the non-contact operation panel , because the target floor is automatically registered. About Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi promotes social innovation business, using data and technology to create a sustainable society. We will solve the challenges of customers and society with Lumada solutions utilizing IT, OT (operational technology) and products under the business structure of digital systems and services, green energy and mobility, connected industries and automotive systems. Driven by green, digital and innovation, we aim to grow by partnering with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenue for fiscal 2021 (ending March 31, 2022) totaled 10,264.6 billion yen ($84,136 million), with 853 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 370,000 employees worldwide. For more information about Hitachi, please visit the company website https://www.hitachi.com. Copyright © 2022 JCN Newswire. all rights reserved. A division of the Nippon Enterprise News Network.
