Destination entry passenger interface with multiple functions
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1. A device for use in an elevator system, comprising:
- a passenger interface that operates in a first mode to allow a passenger to enter an indication of an intended destination from outside of an elevator car and a second mode to provide at least one other feature to an authorized individual, wherein the one other feature comprises facilitating a service procedure that includes ordering an elevator system part from a remotely located source of the part.
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Abstract
An elevator system (20) uses destination entry dispatching techniques. A passenger interface device (22) operates in a first mode to allow passengers (24) to enter destination requests for elevator service. The passenger interface (22) operates in a second mode to provide at least one additional feature to an authorized individual. The additional feature may be at least one of a service-related function, a security-related function, a monitoring-related function or a communication-related function.
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1. A device for use in an elevator system, comprising:
a passenger interface that operates in a first mode to allow a passenger to enter an indication of an intended destination from outside of an elevator car and a second mode to provide at least one other feature to an authorized individual, wherein the one other feature comprises facilitating a service procedure that includes ordering an elevator system part from a remotely located source of the part. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of using a destination entry passenger interface for an elevator system, comprising the steps of:
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operating the passenger interface in a first mode to allow a passenger to provide an indication of an intended destination; and operating the passenger interface in a second mode to provide at least one other feature to an authorized individual for conducting a service procedure that includes ordering an elevator system part from a remotely located source of the part. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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