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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 08, 2011
Michael P. Flynn, Avon, CT (US);
Dennis Hanvey, Leonardo, NJ (US);
Allen Patenaude, Torrington, CT (US);
Jannah A. Stanley, Portland, CT (US);
Michael P. Flynn, Avon, CT (US);
Dennis Hanvey, Leonardo, NJ (US);
Allen Patenaude, Torrington, CT (US);
Jannah A. Stanley, Portland, CT (US);
Otis Elevator Company, Farmington, CT (US);
Abstract
An exemplary method of controlling an elevator system includes determining that a temporary heavy traffic condition exists that includes a plurality of passengers requiring elevator service from an originating floor in the building that is distinct from a lobby floor. At least one elevator car out of a plurality of elevator cars within the building is temporarily dedicated to carry the passengers from the originating floor. A peak travel scheduling strategy is temporarily used for controlling the dedicated elevator car or cars for a selected period of time.