Patents by Inventor Paul A. Stranieri
Paul A. Stranieri has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20170121147Abstract: An elevator car dispatching system (100) comprises an elevator control module (102) that controls operation of at least one elevator car. A position monitoring mechanism (104) is coupled to a first elevator car among the at least one elevator car. The position monitoring mechanism (104) is configured to output a position signal in response to movement of the first elevator car. The elevator car dispatching system (100) further comprises an electronic dispatch module (106) that is in electrical communication with the elevator control module (102) and the position monitoring mechanism (104). The dispatch module (106) is configured to determine a vertical position of the first elevator car based on the position signal. The dispatch module (106) is further configured to output a dispatch command signal commanding the elevator control module (102) to adjust operation of the first elevator car based on the vertical position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Paul A. Stranieri, Daniel S. Williams, Jason R. Armistead
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Patent number: 8177036Abstract: Elevator reassignment information is communicated to passengers in a group elevator system (10). The group elevator system (10) includes a group of elevators (14a, 14b, 14c) that is operable to transport each of the passengers to one of a plurality of floors (L, F2, F3, F4, F5). A destination entry input device (30, 35) at each floor permits each passenger to enter destination input information. A dispatch controller (20) assigns an elevator to each passenger based on the destination input information. When service of a dispatched elevator is terminated, a communication device (46, 50) communicates elevator reassignment instructions to passengers assigned to or located in the dispatched elevator.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Jannah Stanley, Paul A. Stranieri, Richard K Pulling, Jr., Vlad Zaharia, Daniel Williams, Richard Mangini, Wade Montague
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Patent number: 8177031Abstract: A destination entry input device (30, 35) is commissioned in a group elevator system (10). The destination entry input device (30, 35) is connected to a dispatch controller (20). A network address is input into the destination entry input device (30, 35) corresponding to an installation location of the destination entry input device (30, 35). When the network address is input, installation location information related to the installation location of the destination entry input device is downloaded to the destination entry input device (30, 35) and verified.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Michael P. Flynn, Paul A. Stranieri, Wade Montague, Richard Mangini
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Patent number: 7958971Abstract: A wireless, portable call request entry kiosk (14) has a control panel (19) with keys (20, 21) and a display panel for entering calls and informing passengers of the responding elevator. The kiosk has wireless communication (42, 56) with a building (43) where the kiosk is located, to transmit call requests to a dispatching controller (48). The kiosk operates on a rechargeable source such as a battery (51). A sensor (52) determines a lull in traffic, causing the kiosk to operate in a low power consumption mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Richard J. Mangini, Richard J. Pulling, Paul Stranieri
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Publication number: 20090301820Abstract: Elevator reassignment information is communicated to passengers in a group elevator system (10). The group elevator system (10) includes a group of elevators (14a, 14b, 14c) that is operable to transport each of the passengers to one of a plurality of floors (L, F2, F3, F4, F5). A destination entry input device (30, 35) at each floor permits each passenger to enter destination input information. A dispatch controller (20) assigns an elevator to each passenger based on the destination input information. When service of a dispatched elevator is terminated, a communication device (46, 50) communicates elevator reassignment instructions to passengers assigned to or located in the dispatched elevator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2005Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Jannah Stanley, Paul A. Stranieri, Richard K. Pulling, JR., Vlad Zaharia, Daniel Williams, Richard Mangini, Wade Montague
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Publication number: 20090288919Abstract: A destination entry input device (30, 35) is commissioned in a group elevator system (10). The destination entry input device (30, 35) is connected to a dispatch controller (20). A network address is input into the destination entry input device (30, 35) corresponding to an installation location of the destination entry input device (30, 35). When the network address is input, installation location information related to the installation location of the destination entry input device is downloaded to the destination entry input device (30, 35) and verified.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2005Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Michael P. Flynn, Paul A. Stranieri, Wade A. Montague, Richard J. Mangini
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Patent number: 7562748Abstract: An elevator call button assembly (20) includes at least one call button (50) having a surface (70) that is touchable by an individual to indicate a desired call in the elevator system. A responder (56) provides a tactile indication that the call has been successfully placed. In one example, the responder (56) comprises a vibrating motor that moves a moveable member (52) once the system controller (68) has successfully received a signal indicating the desired call.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Paul A. Stranieri, Dang V. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20080264731Abstract: A wireless, portable call request entry kiosk (14) has a control panel (19) with keys (20, 21) and a display panel for entering calls and informing passengers of the responding elevator. The kiosk has wireless communication (42, 56) with a building (43) where the kiosk is located, to transmit call requests to a dispatching controller (48). The kiosk operates on a rechargeable source such as a battery (51). A sensor (52) determines a lull in traffic, causing the kiosk to operate in a low power consumption mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2005Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Richard J. Mangini, Richard J. Pulling, Paul Stranieri
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Patent number: 7353915Abstract: An elevator system (20) utilizes destination entry dispatching techniques. A controller (28) receives an automated destination request that includes a prestored, primary destination. This allows for seamlessly integrating building access and destination entry for the elevator system. A passenger interface (40) allows a passenger to override a prestored destination. The elevator controller (28) allows for override or secondary destination requests to be made at various intervals between receipt of the initial request and arrival of an initially assigned car at an appropriate level to let the passenger board the elevator car.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Vlad Zaharia, Wade Montague, Richard Mangini, Gary Meguerdichian, Richard K. Pulling, Jr., Paul Stranieri
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Patent number: 7328775Abstract: An elevator system utilizes a destination entry control technique and delays indicating which car is assigned to a request to allow an individual to arrive near an elevator lobby. An elevator group assignment is made responsive to a destination request. An indication regarding the group assignment is provided to a passenger within a first time from the receipt of the request. A second indication regarding a car assigned to carry that passenger to the desired destination is provided at a second, later time from the request. Separating out the group assignment indication and the car assignment indication is accomplished in one example by providing separate interfaces at different locations within a building.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Vlad Zaharia, Theresa Christy, Richard Mangini, Jannah Stanley, Paul Stranieri, Wade Montague
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Publication number: 20070045050Abstract: An elevator call button assembly (20) includes at least one call button (50) having a surface (70) that is touchable by an individual to indicate a desired call in the elevator system. A responder (56) provides a tactile indication that the call has been successfully placed. In one example, the responder (56) comprises a vibrating motor that moves a moveable member (52) once the system controller (68) has successfully received a signal indicating the desired call.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2003Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Paul Stranieri, Dang Nguyen
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Publication number: 20060065490Abstract: An elevator system (20) utilizes destination entry dispatching techniques. A controller (28) receives an automated destination request that includes a prestored, primary destination. This allows for seamlessly integrating building access and destination entry for the elevator system. A passenger interface (40) allows a passenger to override a prestored destination. The elevator controller (28) allows for override or secondary destination requests to be made at various intervals between receipt of the initial request and arrival of an initially assigned car at an appropriate level to let the passenger board the elevator car.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2004Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventors: Vlad Zaharia, Wade Montague, Richard Mangini, Gary Meguerdichian, Richard Pulling, Paul Stranieri
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Publication number: 20060065491Abstract: An elevator system utilizes a destination entry control technique and delays indicating which car is assigned to a request to allow an individual to arrive near an elevator lobby. An elevator group assignment is made responsive to a destination request. An indication regarding the group assignment is provided to a passenger within a first time from the receipt of the request. A second indication regarding a car assigned to carry that passenger to the desired destination is provided at a second, later time from the request. Separating out the group assignment indication and the car assignment indication is accomplished in one example by providing separate interfaces at different locations within a building, for example. A disclosed example includes making the group assignment and car assignments at separate times corresponding to a difference in time between receipt of the initial request and the passenger's expected or actual arrival in the vicinity of the assigned elevator group.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2004Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventors: Vlad Zaharia, Theresa Christy, Richard Mangini, Jannah Stanley, Paul Stranieri, Wade Montague
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Patent number: 6209685Abstract: Each elevator corridor of an elevator system has a transponder beacon disposed near each access to the corridor, each potential passenger, including regular tenants and visitors, carries a responder, such as an RFID responder, so as to provide an indication of entrance into and exit from the elevator corridor. Passengers that are not visitors have a history developed as to the likely travel route of each passenger as the passenger enters the elevator lobby; that is, whether the passenger is likely to take the elevator at this time, or likely to exit the elevator corridor to some other facility. Entered calls can be cancelled if the passenger leaves the lobby, and passenger travel patterns are updated with each passage through the elevator lobby.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1999Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Vlad Zaharia, Paul A. Stranieri
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Patent number: 5357064Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispatching elevator cars to hall calls in a system where there are two types of elevator controllers (12, 14) in operation, one (12) of which operates using relay logic. The calls are stored in a relay logic memory common to both elevator controllers (12, 14). A first controller reads the call information directly from the memory (18); the second controller reads the memory through a cross cancellation device (10) which multiplexes the information from the memory so that the calls are provided on a serial link (32) to the second controller (14). The second controller (14) is programmed to respond to calls which the first controller (12) has not answered.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1992Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Robert C. Boyce, Brian D. Ellsworth, David M. Hughes, Bertram F. Kupersmith, Paul A. Stranieri
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Patent number: 5272287Abstract: The data processor (OCSS) 35 of an elevator car that can be transferred from a group 38 of elevators (a swing car) is switched out of a ring of similar data processors 31-34 into another ring of data processors 36, 37 which comprise a separate group 39 (FIG. 2 ). Or, the processor 35 can be swung from the group 38 into operation by itself in the simplex mode (FIGS. 3 and 4) when connected (66) to a separate hall call button and enunciator lantern riser 56.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1992Date of Patent: December 21, 1993Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Gary M. Meguerdichian, Paul Stranieri, David M. Hughes, Bertram F. Kupersmith