JP2004013509A - Image data layout display system for dental clinical and clinical use - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To freely lay out image data on a computer screen for observing it and printing it by a printer and to easily reuse the data. <P>SOLUTION: An image with an optional layout is formed when a desired layout is formed by a layout formation means, target image data are designated by a designation means (drag), and the designated image data designated by an image data registration means are pasted (drop) in a predetermined position to be inputted. The image data inputted into a patient folder having a file name formed according to essential items composed of a patient number, a date and a time, an image type, and a section, are stored. When the patient number is inputted, the image data are observed or printed from the patient folder. Contents of the data are determined from the file name to be reused. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to management and use of image data for dental practice and medical care.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The following method is used for handling image data in conventional dental care.
[0003]
That is, in the case of a method that does not use a computer, the inside of a patient's mouth is photographed using an X-ray film or a 35 mm reversal film, and after photographing, the film is developed and stored in a mount dedicated to X-ray film or a plastic slide file. In this method, a dedicated mount for X-ray film or a storage place for a plastic slide film is required to store the data, and it takes time and effort to retrieve the data when the data is needed after the storage. Further, there is a problem that it takes time and cost to develop an X-ray film or a 35 mm reversal film and to maintain a developing device.
[0004]
These problems are solved by digitizing the images using a computer. That is, when using a computer, when using an X-ray photograph or a slide photograph, these are captured by a scanner and stored in an external storage device such as a hard disk of the computer, and when using a digital camera, the captured image is directly transferred to the computer. To an external storage device such as a hard disk. When an imaging plate (IP) manufactured by Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. is used, for example, a method is adopted in which the image is captured by an IP scanner and stored in an external storage device such as a hard disk of a computer.
[0005]
As described above, since image data can be stored in an external storage device such as a hard disk, there is no need to secure a data storage space, and since there is no need to develop a film, development and maintenance of a developing machine are not required. Such labor and cost can be reduced.
[0006]
For example, an example of image data processing is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-73812. As shown in this figure, a cell designated in the layout creation field is selected as an image area by an operation input such as a mouse click, and the position (row and column of the cell) of each selected image area is stored. Each image area is stored in association with a layout element. That is, the way of arranging is designated by selecting the squares like the squares painted black in FIG. After that, the image list screen is displayed, and the images are displayed in the corresponding image areas in the order in which the images are selected from the image list, to create an intraoral image having an arbitrary layout.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the layout disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-73812 has a limited layout pattern, size, and position, and is not a free layout. In addition, since images are displayed in the image areas in the order in which the images are selected, the arrangement of each image area and the order in which the images are displayed in each image area must be determined in advance, which makes the operation troublesome. is there.
[0008]
As described above, a standardized method such as a conventional mount for exclusive use of X-ray film has not been established as a storage method and a use method of digitized data. Has the following problems.
[0009]
That is, the arrangement of necessary data differs depending on the purpose of use and the habits or preferences of each user, and is commonly used in dental treatment, such as the dental x-ray 10-sheet method, the intraoral photograph 5-sheet method, and the 16-sheet method. The user can easily and freely lay out various arrangements, such as the arrangement of the parts, the arrangement of the same part in time series, and other original arrangements, and the layout cannot be quickly selected depending on the purpose of use.
[0010]
In addition, when managing image data, since there are many input items such as a part and a date using a keyboard, digitalization places a burden on a user who is not accustomed to a computer.
[0011]
Furthermore, conventionally, since the file name of image data is registered in the database with a file name consisting of indistinguishable symbols, the user cannot identify individual data from the file name, It is difficult to reuse data when used in software.
[0012]
The present invention is to solve such a problem.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and various kinds of image data used in performing medical treatment can be freely laid out and displayed according to arbitrarily set conditions. It is an object of the present invention to provide a dental care and medical image data layout display system in which operations such as input, organization, browsing, and printing by a printer can be easily performed, and data can be easily reused.
[0014]
In order to achieve the above object, a layout display system for dental care and medical image data according to the present invention according to claim 1 inputs and displays various image data used for dental care and medical treatment on a computer screen. In a dental care and medical image data layout display system to input desired information,
Layout creating means for creating a desired layout by storing image coordinates for defining sizes and positions of a plurality of layout frames on the screen;
Designation means for designating predetermined image data to be pasted at a desired position of the image display frame;
An image data registering means for registering each image data as an independent file by pasting the image data specified by the specifying means at a predetermined position.
[0015]
The arrangement of the image display frame is determined for each imaging part, and the part of the image data is automatically added to the file name and registered by pasting the image data to a predetermined image display frame. I do.
[0016]
The date and time when the image data was generated or registered is added to the file name and registered.
[0017]
The layout creating means has a template creating means for registering an arbitrary layout as a template in addition to a predetermined photo display method.
[0018]
And an individual identification folder storage unit for storing the image data registered by the image data registration unit in an individual identification folder.
[0019]
The individual identification folder is a patient-specific folder for medical or dental care.
[0020]
The patient-specific folder name is characterized in that a user-identifiable character string such as a patient name can be added to an identification number such as a patient number.
[0021]
The file name stored in the patient-specific folder includes at least an identification number such as a patient number and any or all of a date and time, an image type, and a part.
[0022]
The files in the patient-specific folder are automatically sorted and stored using essential items such as a patient number or a date and time and an image type as keys.
[0023]
By inputting a patient number, image browsing means for browsing and displaying image data stored in a patient-specific folder is activated.
[0024]
The image type is characterized by including images necessary for dental treatment, such as intraoral photographs, dental X-rays, panoramic X-rays, and cephalo-rays, various materials, and images such as health insurance cards.
[0025]
The image data can be enlarged, displayed simultaneously on a plurality of screens, displayed by region, and displayed by date.
[0026]
The present invention is characterized in that an enlargement / reduction ratio is calculated by inputting an actual measurement value of the image data on the screen or printed, and the image data is displayed or printed on the screen at an arbitrary size including the actual size.
[0027]
The image data includes a moving image and a sound in addition to a still image.
[0028]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
[0029]
The dental care image data layout display system of the present invention displays various image data used for dental care on a computer screen and inputs desired information to perform an operation. Basically, as shown in FIG. 46, image data such as an X-ray photograph and an intraoral photograph are fetched by a scanner or the like, classified by assigning a file name by a classification means, and stored in a patient-specific folder. Then, as shown in FIG. 47, the target image data is retrieved from the patient-specific folder and displayed on the screen, or used by printing or the like.
[0030]
The file format is determined when data is generated by a device such as a scanner or a digital camera instead of this software. This software does not care about the file format at the stage of classifying and storing data in folders. At the stage of screen display or printing, programming is performed so as to be compatible with JPEG, which is a general image format, and other image formats.
[0031]
Specifically, a layout creating means for creating a desired layout on the screen, a designating means for designating predetermined image data to be pasted at a desired position on the layout, and a method for setting the image data designated by the designating means to a predetermined position And image data registering means for inputting by pasting the data to the computer. Although the present embodiment has been described for dental treatment, it can be widely used for medical treatment. This system basically includes an image capturing / arranging unit, an image browsing unit, a layout unit, an individual identification folder storing unit, and an image browsing software starting unit. Each unit will be described in detail below.
[0032]
The image capturing and organizing means is for automating an image scanning operation, and automatically executes most of the operations that have been manually performed until now. Further, it has a function of automatically moving and organizing the captured image data to a patient-specific folder, and sending a message to each computer connected to the LAN when the work is completed.
[0033]
The flow of execution of the image capturing and organizing means will be described based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
[0034]
First, when the image capturing and organizing means is activated, a screen shown in FIG. 3 is displayed.
[0035]
Next, an image is read. An example of the image to be read includes an X-ray photograph taken on an imaging plate (IP). The imaging plate is a photoreceptor that can take an image in the same manner as a conventional X-ray photograph. After the X-ray image is taken, the imaging plate is set in the IP folder and set on the drum of the scanner to complete the preparation on the scanner side.
[0036]
Next, a manual operation shown in FIG. 1 is performed.
[0037]
First, a patient number is entered in the patient number field of FIG. 3, and a "patient search" button is clicked (step 100). Then, it is determined whether or not the patient number entered in the patient list database exists (step 110). If there is, the screen shown in FIG. 4 is displayed, and it is confirmed that the correct patient name has been displayed. (Step 120). On the other hand, if the relevant patient cannot be found due to a new patient or the like because it has not been registered, the name input screen shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. Enter the name and click the “OK” button (step 130). , To step 120. Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the type (image type) of the imaging plate is selected and clicked (step 140). Next, when an "execute" button is clicked as shown in FIG. 7, an automatic image capturing operation is started (step 150).
[0038]
After step 150, an automatic operation is performed by the software shown in FIG.
[0039]
First, data is input to a database of existing image management software (for example, Dent-A-VIEW manufactured by OREX) (step 160). Next, a scan of the imaging plate is performed (step 170). Next, creation / change of an image file name is performed (step 180). Here, as the image file name, the update date and time when the file was updated by inputting the image data is registered as the file name. (The update date and time are automatically input by the time function of the computer.) Next, it is determined whether or not a patient-specific folder (individual identification folder) exists (step 190). The folder is moved to the patient-specific folder (step 200). On the other hand, if it does not exist in step 190, a patient-specific folder is created (step 210), and the process proceeds to step 200. After executing step 200, image processing such as noise removal is performed (step 220). Next, the work completion is notified to the personal computer of each unit (step 230).
[0040]
Next, the image browsing means will be described. The image browsing means is software for browsing digitized digital radiographs. The image data can be arranged in a layout of a ten-sheet method, a four-sheet method, or the like. It can be performed by drag and drop, which is a basic function of Windows (registered trademark) which is an OS. The difference from the basic functions of Windows is that in Windows, the image display frame of the copy destination is simply enlarged or reduced, whereas in the present invention, the image display frame itself has a file name, and the file name is The difference is that the image data is pasted (pasted) in the determined frame to give a file name. The file name given to the image display frame is a file name having a predetermined number of digits including an identification number such as a patient number, a registered date and time, an image type, and a part. Specifically, it is a patient number xxxx-date / time... -Image type x-part. In this way, simply by pasting the image data on the image display frame, the image data is automatically given a file name and registered in the patient-specific folder. As described above, in Windows and other software, the file name is not determined by the image display frame itself. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to display the image data by region and by date, and it is possible to search for a target image only by the patient number. In addition, image processing such as noise removal, sharpening, brightness / contrast adjustment, inversion, rotation, enlargement, etc. of the image is possible. Specify the registered data (drag) and paste this software or other software. Can be taken out by (drop) and reuse is easy. Further, printing can be performed in a state in which the size is the same as that at the time of shooting.
[0041]
The image browsing means is activated when the automatic image capturing by the image capturing and organizing means is completed, and the screen shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. Here, the user clicks the “OK” button to display and edit the dental image of the patient, and clicks the “Cancel” button if it is not necessary to display the dental image. When the “OK” button is clicked, a screen shown in FIG. 12 is displayed, and a newly captured image and a layout of the 14-sheet method in this example are displayed. When the captured image data is to be pasted at a target position in the layout, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, the image to be pasted is registered by dragging the image to be pasted and dropping the image onto the image display frame of the corresponding part of the layout. You. If there is an image registered in the past in the same part, the image to be pasted is displayed on the image when the image is dropped. At the top of the layout frame, there is a frame in which the date is displayed, which enables the image of the same part to be identified.
[0042]
Operations such as rotation, flipping, and movement of an image can be performed when the target image is clicked and the frame of the selected image turns green. For example, when the user wants to rotate the image 180 °, the user clicks the 180 ° rotation button at the top of the screen of the image capturing and organizing unit. This can be done by clicking the reverse button at the top of the screen of the image capturing and organizing means.
[0043]
As shown in FIG. 14, moving image data registered on the layout can be performed by dragging the image data to be moved and dropping it on the destination frame.
[0044]
As shown in FIG. 16, a plurality of screens are simultaneously displayed to perform enlarged display of each image, and as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, it is also possible to specify a date and perform display by date.
[0045]
When the "print" button is clicked, a print confirmation screen is displayed. When the "OK" button is clicked, the displayed image is printed in actual size in the same arrangement.
[0046]
Further, the image browsing means can display the already registered image. In this case, the image capturing and organizing means is activated after the image browsing means is activated. As a result, the screen shown in FIG. 8 is displayed. To view a dental image of a specific patient, enter the patient number and click the “OK” button. If you only want to start, click the "Start" button. If the patient number is not known, clicking on the “name search” button in FIG. 8 displays the screen shown in FIG. Here, if a name is input and a "search" button is clicked, a list of applicable patients will be displayed. When the name of the target patient is clicked in the displayed patient names and the "Open" button is clicked, a screen of the target patient image browsing means is displayed as shown in FIG. Thereafter, processing and printing of the image as described above can be performed.
[0047]
Next, the layout means will be described.
[0048]
The layout means is an extension of the image browsing means. By giving each image an arbitrary coordinate on the computer screen, an infinite combination of layout patterns is possible. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 40, for each of the image display frames 10, the image identification number and the coordinates of the image display frame 10 on the computer screen 12 (the upper left corner of the image display frame 10). The X coordinate, the Y coordinate), the height (vertical length) h and the width (horizontal length) w of the image display frame 10 are stored in a memory. If necessary, it is recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk and used as a template.
[0049]
Also, since the size and aspect ratio of each image display frame 10 can be freely changed in dot units by frame drag and drop, for example, as shown in FIG. 38, FIG. 24, and FIG. The image can be arranged in a layout in which the size, shape, and position of the image are free, and the image data in the free layout can be displayed and printed. As a result, the dental images can be arranged in a layout suitable for a unique purpose, and data utilization and appeal to patients can be facilitated.
[0050]
When arranging images in an arbitrary layout, a correspondence table may be prepared in which numbers and parts corresponding to layout positions are displayed. This is because, in the case of an existing layout registered in the image browsing means (for example, a layout of a 10-sheet method or a 14-sheet method), when image data is pasted at a predetermined layout position, the predetermined layout position is a normal layout position. Since the determination is automatically made by associating the upper, lower, left and right positions in the dental practice, it is not necessary to input a part corresponding to the image data as shown in FIG. Further, the created layout can be registered as a template (template creating means), and the registered template can be reused.
[0051]
Next, the individual identification folder storage means will be described. The individual identification folder storage unit is software that performs the same operation as the folder automatic creation and file name automatic change function of the image browsing unit on an arbitrary file. Most of the organization of documents and dental photos and slide photos before digitization can be automated.
[0052]
The flow of organizing digital images using the individual identification folder storage means will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0053]
When organizing the data of the digital camera, first, a photograph is taken by the digital camera (step 240), a recording medium such as a compact flash (registered trademark) or a smart media is taken out, and the data is taken into a personal computer by a card reader (step 250). ). Next, the individual identification folder storage means starts automatic arrangement of images (step 260).
[0054]
When organizing the scanned data, first, data such as materials and slides written on existing paper is taken in by a scanner (step 270), and then step 260 is executed. When step 260 is executed, a screen shown in FIG. 27 is displayed. Here, the patient number of the patient whose image data is to be registered is input, and a search button is clicked. As shown in FIG. 28, the type of image data to be registered is selected. (The folder input means for each patient) (the date and time are automatically inputted by the time function of the computer) (step 280).
[0055]
Here, in the present embodiment, the patient number, date / time, image type, and site are required four items as items for specifying the file name, but if there is no overlap, any of these items is omitted. Can be omitted. For example, if it is an insurance card, it is possible to omit the imaging part, and if only an X-ray photograph is used, it is possible to omit the image type. However, in the case of a photograph, it is necessary to specify a part in order to specify the part. However, in a case where the image data of only a specific part is stored, it may be omitted.
In the present invention, the reason for selecting the patient number and the date and time as the items for specifying the file name is that the patient name may have the same last name and the same name, the date of birth may be the same day, the insurance card. The patient number is given special priority because the number may be changed. This is because the date and time can be identified because there is an image of the same day only by the date, but by specifying until the time, there is basically no image data at the same time.
In the present embodiment, as the specific items of the file name, the patient number, the date and time, the image type, and the region are required four items. However, the specific items of the file name are appropriately selected, added, and changed by the user. Of course, it is possible to do so. For example, the patient name and the date of birth may be added to the patient number.
[0056]
Next, as shown in FIG. 29, the image to be registered is dragged and dropped from the screen of the image browsing means to the circle. Then, as shown in FIG. 30, the dropped file name is displayed in the left frame, and the file name automatically created from “patient name”, “date and time”, and “image type” is displayed in the right frame. Then, if this is all right, the user clicks the "Send to folder" button (step 290). Next, it is determined whether or not a patient-specific folder exists (step 300), and if so, the image file is moved to the patient-specific folder (step 310). On the other hand, if there is no patient-specific folder in step 300, a patient-specific folder is created (step 320), and the process proceeds to step 310.
[0057]
With the above operation, the file name of the selected image data is changed and moved to the patient-specific folder.
[0058]
Note that, by inputting all or any of the patient number and the essential items, the captured image data can be automatically moved and organized into the patient-specific folder.
[0059]
The flow of image data arrangement when a patient number is input will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
First, (1) a patient number is input (step 400). Next, it is determined whether or not it exists in the patient list database (step 410), and if so, the patient name is displayed and confirmed (step 420). On the other hand, if it does not exist in step 410, it is registered in the patient list (step 430), and the process proceeds to step 420. Next, (2) the type of image is selected (step 440), and the image data is dropped (step 450). Next, (3) the data file creation date and time is acquired (step 460), and the destination folder name is acquired based on (1) and (2) (step 470). Next, it is determined whether or not the destination folder exists (step 480). If the destination folder exists, the file is moved (step 490). On the other hand, if the destination folder does not exist in step 480, a new destination folder is created (step 500), and the process proceeds to step 490. Next, a file name is created based on (1), (2) and (3) (step 510), and the file name is changed (step 520).
[0060]
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a folder structure. As shown in the figure, the folder name for each patient is given by using the patient number and the patient name. First, the folders are divided into 100 numbers such as “7001 to 7100”, and the patient numbers are stored therein. An individual folder named “7035 Bell Hanako” using the patient name is created. In the individual folder, depending on the type of image, Photo (intraoral photograph), XD (dental X-ray photograph), XP (panoramic X-ray photograph), XC (cephalo X-ray photograph), Paper (Various materials), Kenpo (insurance card) and the like.
[0061]
It should be noted that the types of images are not limited to those described above, and include, of course, photographs that may be used in dental care, such as various materials and facial photographs, which are infrequently used.
[0062]
Next, the image browsing software starting means will be described. In this method, simply entering a patient number automatically moves to that patient's patient-specific folder and starts image viewing software. The function is simple, but the file name can be specified by image data. Because of the way of naming, the target image can be displayed at high speed without using a database which is a correspondence table between the storage location of the image data and the file name as in the related art. That is, since the file name is a file name having a predetermined number of digits including a date and an image type in a patient number having a predetermined number of digits, the user can easily specify the image data. As described above, according to the present invention, since the user can directly access the image data by identifying the file name, the application range is remarkably widened, for example, the image data can be used by other software. However, in order to prevent the user from directly deleting the image data by making it possible to directly access the image data, a data usage history (log file) is left and the data is regularly backed up. Good.
[0063]
Next, the flow of digital image browsing will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
[0064]
When using the image browsing software activating means in combination with the existing image browsing software, first activate the image browsing software activating means and enter the patient number of the patient whose image is to be browsed on the screen shown in FIG. Click the "Open" button (step 320). Next, the target patient-specific folder is automatically found and the image browsing software is activated (step 330). Next, a target image is found from the image browsing screen (step 340). Next, an image is displayed (step 350).
[0065]
When the image browsing means is used, first, the image browsing means is activated, and when the "Open" button is clicked on the screen shown in FIG. 19, the screen shown in FIG. 21 is displayed. Here, the patient number of the patient who wants to view the image is input, and an "OK" button is clicked (step 360). Next, the patient-specific layout screen shown in FIG. 22 is displayed (step 370). Next, the process proceeds to step 350.
[0066]
Next, when using the layout means, the layout means is first activated, and a desired layout is selected from the screen shown in FIG. 23, and the screen shown in FIG. 21 is displayed. Next, when the patient number whose image is to be viewed is input and the "OK" button is clicked (step 360), the desired image is displayed in the previously selected arbitrary layout as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 (step 360). 370). Next, the process proceeds to step 350.
[0067]
Next, a method of printing image data will be described.
[0068]
FIGS. 34 and 35 show an example of printing using the image browsing unit. As in the case of the above-described image browsing, the image browsing unit is activated, and an “open” button is displayed on the screen shown in FIG. Click. In FIG. 20, the images of the same part are arranged in chronological order in one image display frame. The date is displayed at the top of the image display frame. Below the files, tools, and help, there is a button with a right arrow (←) and a left arrow (→) written on it. By pressing the button, the image in the image display frame specified by You can switch the display to. Next, on the screen shown in FIG. 21, the patient number of the patient who wants to print is input, and an "OK" button is clicked to display a screen of the image browsing means shown in FIG. From this screen, for example, as shown in FIGS. 35 (a), (b) and (c), image data can be printed in any dimensions including actual dimensions.
[0069]
As a method of printing with actual dimensions, measure the dimensions of the printed thing by test printing, enter this value and the value measured with the actual ruler into a computer, and automatically calculate and determine the scaling ratio To do. In addition, the enlargement / reduction ratio can be determined on a computer screen. In this case, a scale indicating enlargement / reduction is provided on the screen by a left / right or up / down arrow, etc., and the object on the screen is enlarged or reduced based on the scale to have the same size as the value actually measured with a ruler. It is done by doing. Thereafter, printing with the actual dimensions becomes possible. As an example of the use of this function, a pantomography X-ray photograph is usually about 1.3 times larger than the actual size. However, in order to determine the length of the implant, a metal radiograph taken on an X-ray image is used. The scale needs to be converted to actual dimensions. However, by using this function, the image is automatically corrected and printed with the actual size, so that the user does not need to perform conversion for correction.
[0070]
In the case of the layout unit, the printing can be performed in the same manner as the printing using the image browsing unit.
[0071]
Next, a method of reusing image data will be described.
[0072]
In the method of outputting data from the image browsing unit, first, as shown in FIG. 36, a screen of the image browsing unit is copied to a desktop, and is used as a file therefrom. Or drag the image you want to use with other software on the screen and drop it on the work area or folder of the software you want to use. For example, an image can be processed by dropping it into a work area of existing image processing software, and as shown in FIG. 37, image data can be directly sent by mail by dropping it on existing mailer software. .
[0073]
It is also possible to use the image data directly from the folder in which the data is stored by using other software. In this case, first, select the folder containing the patient number of the target image, and Finding the folder of the target patient by relying on the patient name and the name of the patient, and opening the folder showing the type of the target image from the patient folder as shown in FIG. 31, the patient is displayed as shown in FIG. 32. Are displayed, and can be used by other software. It is also possible to directly specify an image data file from other software.
[0074]
Such a method of reusing image data is a function that is made possible because the user can easily specify the image data by assigning the file name to the patient name, date, image type, and site.
[0075]
Although the present embodiment has been described with respect to dental care, the present invention is not limited to this. Medical photographs other than dental care, such as, for example, chests and legs used in internal medicine, surgery, orthopedic medical treatment, etc. Of course, it is also possible to apply to the X-ray photograph of the human body. In particular, since the date management of image data is possible, even when observing time-series changes, image data can be easily arranged and browsed, so that follow-up observation can be performed at a glance, so that a doctor can It is very effective as a diagnostic aid.
[0076]
Also, in the present embodiment, the method of naming the file is described as a folder for each patient. It can be used as a folder.
[0077]
Another embodiment of a method for organizing various data will be described with reference to FIG.
[0078]
The image browsing unit is activated to display the screen A, and browse the unscanned various data already scanned. At the same time, the screen B is displayed by activating the individual identification folder storage means, and the patient number is input, thereby displaying the patient number-specific layout shown on the screen C. On the screen C, an insurance card, an explanation sheet, an estimate, an intraoral photograph, and the like are displayed. By dragging desired data from the screen A and dropping it on the screen C, the image browsing means is displayed as shown on the screen D. Is moved to the individual identification folder storage means, the file name is determined, and the file is stored. On the screen D, a column for displaying the location (file path) of the selected file is displayed at the top.
[0079]
Next, another embodiment of automation of image scanning will be described.
[0080]
When the scanning software is activated, a screen shown in FIG. 44 is displayed. On this screen, there are provided various items such as input of a patient number, printing, selection of various setting data such as paper size, black and white, color, ADF or platen, single sided or double sided, and designation of type. Various settings are made for the above items, and a scan start button (OK button) is pressed. These data are transferred to driver software (software for activating a scanner provided by a scanner maker) installed in a personal computer in advance. When the scan is completed, the generated data is stored in the image browsing unit, and a temporary name is created by combining the patient number, date, T1 (Temporary 1), and the like. Next, automatic rearrangement is performed, and a fixed name combining the patient number, date, insurance card, image type, and the like is given. If the file name has been determined, automatic arrangement and layout display are performed. When printing is selected on the screen shown in FIG. 44, the scanned data is stored in the image browsing unit, and when the print button of the image browsing unit is pressed, printing is performed with the same function as color copying.
[0081]
Another embodiment of a method for organizing various data will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 45 (a) is a diagram showing an example in which image data before, during, and after an operation is dragged and dropped for each part, and a file name is saved. A predetermined file name is automatically given by pasting the image data in a predetermined frame on the patient number, date and time, and a predetermined part (1, 2, or 3 or the like).
(B) is a diagram showing an example in which image data of a predetermined part is displayed. After the patient number and the date and time, a predetermined part number (1 in this case) is displayed on the screen. In this case, four pieces of image data pasted on one site are displayed. A, B, and C described above the image data correspond to before, during, and after the operation. A, B, and C are displayed for explanation, are not actually displayed, and are determined based on the operation date.
(C) is a layout screen for organizing and storing the image data of the predetermined site (1) before, during, and after the operation. Create three image display frames on the layout screen, assign a file name by dragging and dropping, and save. A, B, and C are added to the file names at the end of the file names before, during, and after the operation. In the present embodiment, A, B, and C are used. However, it is needless to say that arbitrary symbols, numerals, and the like of the user may be used. As described above, by using the layout system, the file name can be automatically generated as follows: patient number-date / time-image type-part (position) -pre-operation (middle, back).
In this manner, the image data of the same part can be further classified and arranged hierarchically and stored. In the present embodiment, classification is performed into three types, that is, before surgery, during surgery, and after surgery. However, it is of course possible to perform classification by other classification items according to use. Also in this case, by using the layout system, the file name can be automatically generated as patient number-date / time-image type-part (position) -other classification items.
[0082]
In the present embodiment, image data such as an X-ray photograph is displayed in a layout and classified and stored and arranged. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any data can be stored as data. Anything may be used. For example, it may be a moving image, audio data, or the like captured by a VTR.
[0083]
In the present embodiment, data is managed on a folder basis for each patient. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to enable layout display and data reuse of image data across a plurality of patient folders. You can also.
[0084]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a layout can be freely created on a screen, and image data can be created simply by specifying image data and pasting it to a desired position in the layout. Can be input, so that an image having a layout suitable for the purpose can be easily obtained. In addition, since image data can be registered with the same feeling as mounting a conventional X-ray photograph in a folder of the 10-sheet method or the 14-sheet method, the burden on a user who is unfamiliar with a computer can be reduced.
[0085]
Since an image identification number is assigned to each image on the layout and the image coordinates are stored, a free layout is possible.
[0086]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, a portion of the image data is automatically registered in the file name just by pasting the image data at a predetermined position in the layout. Since there is no need to perform the work of inputting and registering the work, the operability is significantly improved.
[0087]
By treating the image data as an independent file, the image data can be easily reused.
[0088]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the update date and time is registered as a file name just by inputting image data, the work of inputting and registering the update date and time every time image data is input is performed. No need.
[0089]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the size, shape, and position of the image data can be arranged in an arbitrary layout, so that the dental image can be arranged in a layout suited to its own purpose. Utilization of data and explanation to patients can be easily performed.
[0090]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the captured image data can be stored in the individual identification folder, so that data management for each person can be easily performed. Since the data is stored in the individual identification folder, a database for storing the data storage location is not required.
[0091]
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to manage image data for each patient.
[0092]
According to the present invention, by inputting an identifiable character string such as a name, it is easy for the user to identify the file name just by looking at the file name. Checking becomes easy.
[0093]
According to the invention of claim 8, since the user can easily specify the image data just by looking at the file name, the work area of the software for designating and using the image data displayed on the screen is used. Alternatively, the image data can be reused simply by pasting it on the folder. Further, the image data can be directly used for other software from the folder in which the image data is stored.
[0094]
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the captured image data can be easily moved and arranged in the patient-specific folder.
[0095]
According to the tenth aspect, the image can be browsed only by inputting the patient number, so that the image can be browsed easily.
[0096]
According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the image types are finely classified and displayed, such as an intraoral photograph, a dental X-ray photograph, and the like, so that the type of image data is determined only by looking at the file name. be able to.
[0097]
According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of display methods such as an enlarged display and a simultaneous display of a plurality of screens are enabled, so that image data can be displayed in a desired display method.
[0098]
According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the image data can be output and printed in any size including the actual size, so that the image data can be printed in a desired size. In addition, the Pantomo X-ray photograph appears in a size of about 1.3 times the actual size, but is automatically converted to the actual size and printed, so that the user needs to perform conversion for correction. Disappears.
[0099]
According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, not only still images but also moving images and audio data can be displayed in a layout, so that various types of data can be organized and data can be widely organized. It can be carried out.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a manual operation of an image capturing and organizing unit.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart of an automatic operation by software of the image capturing and organizing means.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen for inputting a patient number of the image capturing and organizing means.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a screen for confirming a patient name of the image capturing and organizing means.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a name input screen of the image capturing and organizing means.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a screen for selecting the type of an imaging plate of the image capturing and organizing means.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a screen for clicking an “execute” button of the image capturing and organizing means.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a screen for inputting a patient number of the image browsing means.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a screen for performing a name search of an image browsing unit.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state in which an image browsing unit is activated.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a screen on which a message for notifying completion of automatic capture by the image capture arrangement means is displayed.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a screen on which a layout of an image browsing unit and a captured image are displayed.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a captured image is dragged and dropped on a frame of a corresponding part on the image viewing means.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a state in which an image is dragged on the layout of the image browsing means and dropped on a destination frame.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a state in which images are captured and arranged.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an enlarged display of each image.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display for each part.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing display by date.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a screen for activating image management 2 and inputting a patient number.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a screen on which an image browsing unit is activated.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a screen for inputting a patient number whose image is to be viewed.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a screen on which an X-ray photograph is displayed.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a screen for activating an image browsing unit and selecting a layout suitable for a purpose.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an image displayed in an arbitrary layout.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an image displayed in an arbitrary layout.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart of organizing digital images.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a screen for activating the individual identification folder storage means and inputting a patient number.
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a screen for selecting a type of an image to be registered and inputting a date.
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a screen for dragging and dropping an image to be registered.
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a state in which a dropped file name is displayed.
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a state in which a target folder is opened from among patient folders.
FIG. 32 is a view showing a found image file.
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a folder structure.
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a screen opened by designating a patient number of a patient to be printed by the image browsing means.
FIG. 35 (a) is an example of output printed data.
(B) An example of output printed data.
(C) An example of output printed data.
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a state in which the image displayed on the image browsing means is copied to the desktop.
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a state in which image data is dropped on mailer software.
FIG. 38 is an example of a layout according to the present system.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart of digital image browsing.
FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining a method of giving arbitrary coordinates on a computer screen.
FIG. 41 is an example of correspondence between parts and numbers.
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a flow of image data arrangement.
FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating another embodiment of a method for organizing various data.
FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating another embodiment of automating image scanning.
FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining another embodiment of a method for organizing image data. FIG. 45 (a) illustrates a method of dragging and dropping image data before, during, and after an operation for each part to obtain a file name. FIG. 4B is a diagram showing an example in which image data of a predetermined portion is displayed, and FIG. 4C is a diagram showing an example in which image data of a predetermined portion is displayed. FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of creating a screen, dragging and dropping the file, assigning a file name, and saving the file.
FIG. 46 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method of organizing image data.
FIG. 47 is a conceptual diagram of display and printing of image data.
FIG. 48 is an example of a layout according to the related art.

Claims (14)

In a layout display system of dental care and medical image data in which data including various images used for dental care and medical care (hereinafter, image data) is input and displayed on a computer screen, and desired information is input,
Layout creation means for creating a desired layout by storing image coordinates for defining the size and position of a plurality of layout image display frames on the screen;
Designation means for designating predetermined image data to be pasted at a desired position of the image display frame;
An image data registration unit for registering each image data as an independent file by pasting the image data designated by the designation unit at a predetermined position, and a layout display system for dental care and medical image data. . The arrangement of the image display frame is determined for each imaging part, and the part of the image data is automatically added to the file name and registered by pasting the image data to a predetermined image display frame. 2. The layout display system for dental care and medical image data according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The layout display system for dental care and medical image data according to claim 1, wherein the date and time when the image data is registered are added to the file name and registered. 4. The layout of dental care and medical image data according to claim 1, wherein the layout creating means has a template creating means for registering an arbitrary layout as a template in addition to a predetermined photo display method. Display system. The dental medical and medical image data according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: an individual identification folder storage unit that stores the image data registered by the image data registration unit in an individual identification folder. Layout display system. The dental medical and medical image data layout display system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the individual identification folder is a patient-specific folder for dental medical care and medical care. The dental care and medical image according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the patient-specific folder name allows a user-identifiable character string such as a patient name to be added to an identification number such as a patient number. Data layout display system. The file name stored in the patient-specific folder includes at least an identification number such as a patient number, and one or all of a date and time, an image type, and a part. Dental practice and medical image data layout display system. 9. The dental care and medical equipment according to claim 1, wherein the files in the patient-specific folder are automatically arranged and stored using essential items such as a patient number or a date and time and an image type as keys. Image data layout display system. 10. Dental practice and medical care according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein an image browsing means for browsing and displaying image data stored in a patient-specific folder is started by inputting a patient number. Image data layout display system. The image type includes images required for dental treatment, such as intraoral photographs, dental radiographs, panoramic radiographs, and cephalometric radiographs, various materials, and images such as health insurance cards. 10. A layout display system for dental medical care and medical image data according to any one of 10 above. The layout display of dental care and medical image data according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the image data can be displayed in an enlarged manner, simultaneously displayed on a plurality of screens, displayed by region, and displayed by date. system. Claims: The present invention is characterized in that an enlargement / reduction ratio is calculated by inputting an actual measured value of image data printed on a screen or printed, and displayed or printed on the screen in an arbitrary size including an actual size. Item 13. The dental medical and medical image data layout display system according to any one of Items 1 to 12. 14. The layout display system for dental care and medical image data according to claim 1, wherein the image data includes a moving image and a sound in addition to the still image.

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