A sensor system that detects the number of passengers in the elevator car in real time, enabling energy optimisation, COVID-safe capacity management, and dispatch efficiency.
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Elevator occupancy detectors use technologies such as infrared curtains, time-of-flight sensors, camera-based computer vision, or weight-cell fusion to count passengers entering and exiting the car. Real-time occupancy data is fed to the group controller to optimise dispatch — for example, bypassing a car that is near full capacity. Post-pandemic implementations limit car occupancy to a safe maximum and announce remaining capacity. Occupancy data is logged for traffic analysis and energy management, enabling standby mode when the building is unoccupied. Integration with smart building platforms allows facilities managers to monitor elevator usage patterns from a dashboard.
