JP2004065893A - Eyeground photograph diagnostic system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an eyeground photograph diagnostic system by which a request of diagnosing the eyeground photograph to a specialist from a clinical doctor and an answer are systematized to suitably and securely carry out diagnosis to decide or analyze the eyeground photograph. <P>SOLUTION: This eyeground photograph diagnostic system is used when the clinical doctor 1 takes the eyeground photograph of a patient 2 and diagnose it, and comprises an eyeground imaging device 11 to take the eyeground photograph, an information processing terminal 12 with a display part to display image data of the eyeground photograph taken by the eyeground photograph imaging device 11 arranged at the doctor side, and a specialist side information processing terminal 13 with a display part to display image data of the eyeground photograph. The information processing terminals of the clinical doctor side and the information processing terminal of the specialist side are connected via the Internet 4. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a fundus photograph diagnostic system suitable for use by a physician such as a physician when taking a photograph of a patient's fundus to make a diagnosis.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Fundus examination is one of the effective examination methods for diagnosing brain diseases such as brain tumor and stroke. That is, lesions of the brain appear as changes in the optic nerve of the fundus, and the fundus is said to be a mirror of the brain.
For this reason, medical doctors, such as a physician and a brain surgeon, have prepared a fundus photographing apparatus for photographing a fundus photograph, and photographing a fundus photograph of a patient is useful for the above diagnosis.
[0003]
In particular, in recent years, the number of patients who need to take the above fundus photograph has increased for physicians, and diagnosis such as determination and analysis of the fundus photograph is indispensable.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, it is very difficult for a physician or the like to diagnose the above fundus photograph, and the diagnosis may be difficult.
[0005]
In such a case, a small number of physicians could individually consult with an ophthalmologist who is a specialist in fundus photography, or an acquaintance with an ophthalmological research staff at a university or the like. Many clinicians had no choice but to make their own diagnosis.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and when a physician such as a physician makes a diagnosis of a fundus photograph of a patient, an ophthalmologist who is a specialist in fundus photography or an ophthalmologist at a university or the like. A fundus photograph that makes it possible to properly and reliably perform fundus photograph judgment, analysis, and other diagnostics by systematically requesting research staff and others to evaluate and analyze fundus photographs, and obtaining responses. The aim is to obtain a diagnostic system.
[0007]
In addition, the present invention provides a request from the physician to the specialist side, and a response using the Internet, so that even when the clinician and the specialist are in a remote location, the fundus photograph of the patient can be obtained. It is an object of the present invention to obtain a fundus photographic diagnosis system capable of appropriately and reliably performing diagnosis such as determination and analysis.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to meet such an object, a fundus photograph diagnostic system according to the present invention (the invention according to claim 1) is a fundus photograph diagnostic system used when a clinician takes a fundus photograph of a patient and makes a diagnosis thereof. A fundus photograph imaging device for photographing a fundus photograph, a clinician-side information processing terminal having a display unit for displaying image data of the fundus photograph taken by the fundus photograph imaging device, and an image data of the fundus photograph. An information processing terminal on the side of a specialist having a display unit for displaying is provided, and the information processing terminal on the side of the physician and the information processing terminal on the side of the specialist are connected via the Internet.
[0009]
In the fundus photograph diagnostic system according to the present invention (the invention according to claim 2), in claim 1, the information processing terminal on the clinician side displays fundus photograph data, creates a request to a specialist, and prepares a response letter data. It is characterized by having a display function.
[0010]
In the fundus photograph diagnostic system according to the present invention (the invention according to claim 3), the information processing terminal on the specialist side in claim 1 or 2 displays the fundus photograph image data, and determines / analyzes the image data. It is characterized in that it has a function of creating a result as answer book data in accordance with a judgment / analysis format.
[0011]
In the fundus photograph diagnostic system according to the present invention (the invention according to claim 4), according to claim 1, 2, or 3, the fundus photograph imaging apparatus and the information processing terminal on the clinician side exchange image data. It is characterized by being connected so that it can be performed.
[0012]
The fundus photograph diagnostic system according to the present invention (the invention according to claim 5) is the fundus photograph imaging system according to claim 4, wherein the information processing terminal on the side of a physician and the information processing terminal on the side of a specialist are connected via the Internet. A fundus photograph of a patient is taken by the device.
[0013]
According to the present invention, when a physician such as a physician diagnoses a fundus photograph of a patient, determination of a fundus photograph to an ophthalmologist who is an expert in fundus photography or an ophthalmological research staff at a university or the like, A system for requesting a diagnosis such as analysis and obtaining an answer can be systematized, and diagnosis such as determination of a fundus photograph and analysis can be appropriately and reliably performed.
[0014]
Further, according to the present invention, the request from the clinician side to the specialist side and the response are made by using the Internet, so that even when the clinician and the specialist are in remote locations, the patient's fundus Diagnosis such as determination and analysis of photographs can be appropriately and reliably performed.
[0015]
In the present invention, if a fundus photograph is taken while the clinician and the specialist are connected, examination and diagnosis of the patient can be performed efficiently.
[0016]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of a fundus photographic diagnosis system according to the present invention.
In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a physician, such as a physician or a brain surgeon, who examines a patient 2, who examines the patient 2, and performs a fundus examination of the patient 2 as necessary.
[0017]
The clinician 1 includes a fundus photographing apparatus 11 for photographing a fundus photograph, and has a display unit for displaying image data of the fundus photograph photographed by the fundus photographing apparatus 11. A terminal 12 (by a personal computer or the like) and a data transmission / reception unit 13 for transmitting / receiving data to / from the Internet 4 are also provided.
[0018]
Here, the information processing terminal 12 of the clinician 1 has a function of displaying fundus photograph data, creating a request letter to a specialist, and displaying the answer sheet data. That is, the clinician 1 or its medical staff converts the fundus photograph taken by the fundus photograph imaging device 11 into image data by the information processing terminal 12 to confirm the display, and to diagnose the fundus photograph to a specialist. It creates a request letter to request and displays the answer book data and fundus photograph data sent from the specialist group 3 to make a diagnosis. Note that a printer unit or the like that outputs the data may be provided, and diagnosis may be performed based on the output.
[0019]
Reference numeral 3 denotes a group of specialists such as an ophthalmologist who is a specialist in fundus photography and a research staff of ophthalmology-related research at a university. The fundus photograph 3 is used for diagnosing a fundus photograph transmitted from the clinician 1 via the Internet 4. And a data transmitting / receiving means 32 for transmitting / receiving data to / from the Internet 4.
[0020]
Here, the information processing terminal 31 on the specialist's side has a function of displaying image data of a fundus photograph and creating a determination / analysis result of the image data as answer book data in accordance with a determination / analysis format. In addition, such an answer book is not limited to electronic data, and may be a handwritten answer sheet or the like. At this time, the answer may be sent by mail, other delivery means, or FAX.
[0021]
The cost of diagnosing the fundus photograph on the specialist group 3 side may be determined by attaching a bill (or bill data) to the clinician 1 side. The clinician 1 bills the patient 2 by adding the amount based on this.
[0022]
In the above system, in order for the clinician 1 to take a fundus photograph of the patient 2 and make a diagnosis thereof, the physician 1 sends a fundus photograph and a request letter converted into electronic data to the specialist group 3 via the Internet 4. The specialist group 3 performs diagnosis such as determination and analysis while displaying the fundus photograph on the information processing terminal 31. The result is created as a response based on a predetermined determination format or analysis format, and sent to the clinician 1.
[0023]
The clinician 1 diagnoses the patient 2 while checking the above-mentioned answer sheet and fundus photograph again. In this way, it is possible to appropriately and reliably make a diagnosis such as determination and analysis of a fundus photograph.
[0024]
In addition, by making a request and reply from the clinician 1 to the specialist side using the Internet, even when the clinician 1 and the specialist group 3 are in remote locations, the fundus photograph of the patient 2 can be obtained. Diagnosis and analysis can be performed appropriately and reliably, so that more accurate diagnosis can be performed.
[0025]
Further, when the fundus photograph is transmitted on the Internet 4 as described above, the physician 1 and the specialist group 3 in remote locations can communicate with each other via the communication line to photograph and diagnose the fundus of the patient 2. This can be done at the same time. That is, the clinician 1 transmits the fundus photograph of the patient 2 to the specialist group 3 via the Internet 4 while photographing the fundus photograph of the patient 2 with the fundus photographing apparatus 11 and consults with the specialist group 3 side to obtain the fundus photograph. Imaging can be performed sequentially and the diagnosis can be performed simultaneously.
[0026]
In this way, the clinician 1 and the patient 2 can perform efficient medical examination and diagnosis, and the utility thereof is great.
[0027]
Further, when all the data such as the above fundus photographs are exchanged via the Internet 4, the clinician 1 can easily record all the contents in the electronic medical record, and thus its usefulness is great.
[0028]
The present invention is not limited to the structure described in the above embodiment, and it goes without saying that the shape, structure, and the like of each part can be appropriately modified or changed.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a fundus photograph taken by the fundus photograph imaging device 11 is converted into image data by the information processing terminal 12 of the clinician 1 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the data converted into image data in the fundus photographing apparatus 11 may be transmitted to the information processing terminal 12 connected thereto by a cable or other transmission means, and transmitted from the information processing terminal 12 by the data transmission / reception means 13.
[0029]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the clinician 1 individually examines the patient 2 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a fundus photograph is taken at a human dog or a group examination (company, school, etc.), it may be applied to a case where the specialist group 3 makes intensive determination in a medical center such as a university in a remote place. Needless to say. In this way, there is no need to prepare a specialist at the time of a human dog or a medical examination, and efficient diagnosis can be appropriately performed.
[0030]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the fundus photograph diagnosis system according to the present invention, when a physician such as a physician diagnoses a fundus photograph of a patient, an ophthalmologist who is a specialist in fundus photography or an ophthalmologist at a university or the like. It is possible to request the diagnosis and analysis of the fundus photograph to the research staff etc. of the patient and obtain the answer. Therefore, the diagnosis and diagnosis of the fundus photograph of the patient are appropriately and reliably performed, and the diagnosis of the fundus photograph is performed. Can be appropriately performed.
[0031]
Further, according to the present invention, the request from the clinician side to the specialist side and the response are made by using the Internet, so that even when the clinician and the specialist are in remote locations, the patient's fundus Diagnosis such as determination and analysis of photographs can be appropriately and reliably performed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of a fundus photograph diagnosis system according to the present invention and illustrating an overview of the entire system.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Clinician (physician, brain surgeon, etc.), 2 ... Patient, 3 ... Specialist group, 4 ... Internet, 11 ... Fundus photographing apparatus, 12 ... Information processing terminal (personal computer), 13 ... Data transmission / reception means, 31 ... an information processing terminal (personal computer), 32 ... data transmission / reception means.

Claims (5)

A fundus photograph diagnostic system used when a clinician takes a fundus photograph of a patient and makes a diagnosis thereof,
A fundus photographing device for photographing a fundus photograph;
An information processing terminal on the clinician side having a display unit for displaying image data of a fundus photograph taken by the fundus photograph imaging device;
An information processing terminal of a specialist side having a display unit for displaying image data of the fundus photograph,
A fundus photographic diagnosis system, characterized in that the information processing terminal on the clinician's side and the information processing terminal on the specialist's side are connected via the Internet. The fundus photograph diagnosis system according to claim 1,
The fundus photograph diagnosis system, wherein the information processing terminal on the clinician side has a function of displaying fundus photograph data, creating a request to a specialist, and displaying the answer sheet data. The fundus photograph diagnostic system according to claim 1 or 2,
The fundus photograph, characterized in that the information processing terminal on the specialist side has a function of displaying image data of a fundus photograph and creating a judgment / analysis result of the image data as answer book data in accordance with a judgment / analysis format. Diagnostic system. The fundus photographic diagnosis system according to claim 1, claim 2, or claim 3,
A fundus photograph diagnosis system, wherein the fundus photograph imaging apparatus and an information processing terminal on the side of a clinician are connected so that image data can be exchanged. The fundus photograph diagnostic system according to claim 4,
A fundus photographic diagnosis system, wherein a fundus photograph of a patient is taken by the fundus photographing apparatus in a state where the information processing terminal on the clinician side and the information processing terminal on the specialist side are connected via the Internet.

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