DIRECTIONAL AUDIBLE PROMPTING FOR A DESTINATION DISPATCHING ELEVATOR SYSTEM

摘要

An elevator system (20) utilizes a destination dispatching technique. A destination entry device (26) includes a passenger interface (50) that facilitates interaction between a visually impaired passenger and the elevator system. In a disclosed example, the passenger interface (50) includes an input portion (54) that allows an individual to enter their desired destination. An output portion (58) includes the ability to provide an audible indication of directions for proceeding from the passenger interface to an assigned elevator car. Example instructions include direction and distance information for proceeding to the assigned elevator car.