Depth sensor based passenger sensing for passenger conveyance door control
US-10513416-B2 · Dec 24, 2019 · US
Sensor for use with automatic door
US8955253B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8955253-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113990989-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | Dec 3, 2010 |
| Publication date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
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A detecting unit ( 14 ) forms a plurality of detection spots arranged two-dimensionally on a floor surface near a door panel ( 12 ). Each detection spot is capable of detecting a human or an object by infrared light independently from other detection spots. Region distinguishing means ( 30 ) distinguishes a region formed by plural ones of the said detection spots that have detected the human or object. Person's movement judging means ( 44 ) judges the direction in which the distinguished region moves. A signal which causes a door panel ( 12 ) to be opened is supplied to a door controller ( 34 ) only when the direction of movement of the distinguished region is the direction toward the door panel.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A sensor for use with an automatic door, comprising: detecting means forming a plurality of detection spots arranged two-dimensionally on a floor surface near a door, each of said detection spots being capable of detecting a person or an object by means of infrared light independently from other detection spots; distinguishing means distinguishing a region formed by a plurality of adjacent ones of said detection spots detecting said person or object;…
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- What does patent US8955253B2 cover?
- A detecting unit ( 14 ) forms a plurality of detection spots arranged two-dimensionally on a floor surface near a door panel ( 12 ). Each detection spot is capable of detecting a human or an object by infrared light independently from other detection spots. Region distinguishing means ( 30 ) distinguishes a region formed by plural ones of the said detection spots that have detected the human or…
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- Kanki Hisayuki, Iriba Toru, Ikeda Shinya, and 5 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B66B13/26. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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