Intelligent Movement Control for the Escalator Future

摘要

Escalators are an important integrant of infrastructure. To save energy, the speed of escalators is reduced or the movement stopped during off-peak times. In such cases, the reliable detection of passengers intending to use the escalator is evident. A revolutionary TOF (Time of Flight) based sensor solution, touch-less and wear-free, ensures reliable detection of persons regardless of the cloths worn. In addition, the usage of a time of flight technology based TOF start sensor enables to handle cross traffic or even crowd monitoring, which increases efficiency and prevents dangerous situations.