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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2011
Dennis Hanvey, Leonardo, NJ (US);
John Eschenbrenner, Canton, CT (US);
Michael P. Flynn, Avon, CT (US);
Dennis Hanvey, Leonardo, NJ (US);
John Eschenbrenner, Canton, CT (US);
Michael P. Flynn, Avon, CT (US);
OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY, Farmington, CT (US);
Abstract
An exemplary elevator passenger interface device includes a touch screen configured to allow a passenger to indicate a request for elevator service by touching the screen. An assistance button is positioned near the touch screen. A controller is configured to determine a destination requested by a passenger touching the screen. The controller is also configured to determine whether the assistance button has been manipulated and then to determine a destination requested by a passenger from a subsequent manipulation of the assistance button.