JP2008043592A - X-ray image diagnosing system, and its console - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an X-ray image diagnosing system the inputting operation for X-ray irradiation conditions of which can be performed by a simple operation, and to provide its console. <P>SOLUTION: This X-ray image diagnosing system is equipped with an irradiation condition operating section 81 of an operation section 8, an X-ray generating section 1, an X-ray detecting section 2, and an image data forming section 61. The irradiation condition operating section 81 of the operating section 8 can perform the inputting operation of X-ray irradiation conditions including transillumination and imaging conditions for a subject P. The X-ray generating section 1 irradiates the subject P with an X ray for the transillumination and the imaging from the information by the inputting operation from the irradiation condition operating section 81. The X-ray detecting section 2 generates X-ray projection data by detecting the X ray being emitted from the X-ray generating section 1. The image data forming section 61 forms the transillumination image data and the photographed image data from the X-ray projection data which has been formed by the X-ray detecting section 2. The irradiation condition operating section 81 has tube voltage inputting devices 82a, 82b and 82c which can perform a switching operation from the inputting operation for the transillumination condition, the inputting operation for the imaging condition, and one of the conditions from the transillumination and imaging conditions, to the inputting operation for the other condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an X-ray image diagnostic apparatus and its console, and more particularly to an X-ray image diagnostic apparatus for performing an input operation of X-ray irradiation conditions and its console.

  The X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus irradiates the subject with X-rays generated by the X-ray tube of the X-ray generation unit, and converts the X-rays transmitted through the subject into X-ray projection data obtained by detecting with the X-ray detection unit. An apparatus for generating image data of a subject based on the image data.

  In the X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus, fluoroscopic X-rays are transmitted from the operation unit in accordance with the purpose of diagnosis, diagnostic site, physique, etc. so that image data of an image quality necessary for diagnosis can be obtained with a small exposure amount in examination of a subject. And X-ray irradiation conditions that have higher energy than fluoroscopy for radiography. As the X-ray irradiation conditions, there are a tube voltage and a tube current for controlling an X-ray dose emitted from the X-ray tube, an X-ray irradiation time, and the like.

  Then, after setting the top plate on which the subject is placed, the X-ray generation unit, and the X-ray detection unit to desired positions, the subject is irradiated with fluoroscopic X-rays, and the generated fluoroscopic image data is obtained. Display on the display. The fluoroscopic image data displayed on the display unit is observed, and imaging is performed after the diagnosis site of the subject is specified. Then, diagnosis and treatment of the subject are performed using the captured image data obtained by imaging.

By the way, in the examination, it is necessary to set various examination information in addition to the subject information such as the name and ID of the subject and the X-ray irradiation conditions. And about the X-ray irradiation conditions which are important in the inspection information, a method of displaying the set values of the tube voltage and the tube current as a graphic image so that the values of the set tube voltage and tube current can be confirmed quickly and accurately is known (for example, Patent Document 1). reference.).
JP-A-6-47031

  However, when performing an input operation for setting the X-ray irradiation conditions, it is necessary to operate one of the fluoroscopic and imaging conditions with the input device and then operate the changeover switch and then perform the input operation for the other condition. Therefore, the operation is complicated and time-consuming, and careful attention is required so as not to make an input operation mistake.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus capable of inputting X-ray irradiation conditions with a simple operation, and an operation console thereof.

  In order to solve the above problem, the X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention is an operation capable of inputting X-ray irradiation conditions including fluoroscopy and imaging conditions for performing fluoroscopy and imaging of a subject. X-ray projection data obtained by detecting X-rays emitted from the X-ray generation means, X-ray generation means for irradiating the subject with X-rays based on information from the input means from the means, and the operation means X-ray detection means for generating image data generation means for generating fluoroscopic image data and photographed image data based on the X-ray projection data generated by the X-ray detection means, and the operation means includes: An input device capable of an input operation of a fluoroscopic condition, an input operation of the imaging condition, and a switching operation from an input operation of one of the fluoroscopic and imaging conditions to an input operation of the other condition, and the fluoroscopic and imaging Entering conditions Display means for displaying information by operation, display identification means arranged in the vicinity of the display means for identifying that the input operation of the one condition is possible, and input operation of the one condition are possible And an input identifying means arranged in the vicinity of the input device.

  The console of the X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus of the present invention according to claim 5 is an X-ray diagnostic imaging capable of inputting X-ray irradiation conditions including fluoroscopy and imaging conditions for performing fluoroscopy and imaging of a subject. An operation console of the apparatus, wherein the operation means changes from an input operation of the fluoroscopic condition, an input operation of the imaging condition, and an input operation of one of the fluoroscopic condition and the imaging condition to an input operation of the other condition. An input device capable of switching operation, a display means for displaying information by the fluoroscopic and photographing condition input operation, and a display means for identifying that the input operation of the one condition is possible It has a display identification means arranged, and an input identification means arranged in the vicinity of the input device for identifying that the input operation of the one condition is possible.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to perform an input operation of the other condition by switching an input device that can perform an input operation of one of the fluoroscopic and photographing conditions. In addition, it is possible to identify an input value and an input device of a condition that allows an input operation. As a result, the time required for the inspection operation can be shortened and erroneous operation can be prevented.

  Examples of the present invention will be described.

  Embodiments of the X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an X-ray image diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 includes an X-ray generator 1 that irradiates a subject P with X-rays, an X-ray detector 2 that detects X-rays transmitted through the subject P and generates X-ray projection data, and The C-arm 5 that supports the X-ray generator 1 and the X-ray detector 2, the top 15 on which the subject P is placed, and the high voltage necessary for X-ray irradiation in the X-ray generator 1 are generated. And a high voltage generation unit 4 that performs the above operation.

  The X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 also includes fluoroscopic image data and captured image data based on the X-ray projection data generated by the mechanism unit 3 that moves the C-arm 5 and the top plate 15 and the X-ray detection unit 2. The image data processing unit 6 that generates and stores image data and the like, and the display unit 7 that displays the image data generated and stored by the image data processing unit 6 are provided.

  Further, the X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 sets subject information such as the subject ID and name of the subject P, the angle of fluoroscopy and imaging of the C-arm 5, and the top / bottom / longitudinal / width directions of the top 15. An operation unit 8 for setting a top plate position, selecting and inputting various conditions regarding display, inputting various commands, and the like, and a system control unit 9 for controlling each unit of the X-ray image diagnostic apparatus 10 in an integrated manner I have.

  The X-ray generation unit 1 accelerates electrons emitted from a cathode (filament) with a high voltage and collides with the anode to generate X-rays, and an X-ray tube 11, an X-ray tube 11, and a subject P And an X-ray restrictor 12 that limits the irradiation range of X-rays emitted from the X-ray tube 11 and irradiating the subject P.

  The X-ray detection unit 2 detects an X-ray transmitted through the subject P and converts it into light, and X-ray projection data that is an electric signal obtained by photographing the light from the image intensifier 21 The TV camera 22 that generates the image data is converted into an electrical signal from the TV camera 22 and then output to the image data processing unit 6. A flat detector that detects X-rays transmitted through the subject P and converts them into electric charges may be used.

  The image intensifier 21 includes a moving mechanism that can move the position back and forth with respect to the X-ray tube 11 of the X-ray generator 1, and the distance (SID) between the X-ray tube 11 and the image intensifier 21. Can be adjusted. The image intensifier 21 has an X-ray image receiving surface (not shown) on which X-rays transmitted through the subject P are incident. The image intensifier 21 controls the electrode voltage to input an X-ray input field size (FOV) on the X-ray image receiving surface. ) Can be adjusted.

  The mechanism unit 3 includes a top plate moving mechanism 31 that moves the top plate 15 on which the subject P is placed in the longitudinal direction, the width direction, and the vertical direction, and the X-ray generation unit 1 and the X-ray detection unit 2. A C-arm rotation / movement mechanism 32 that rotates the C-arm 5 to be supported around the subject P, and a C-arm / top-plate mechanism control unit that controls the top-plate movement mechanism 31 and the C-arm rotation / movement mechanism 32. 33.

  The C-arm / top plate mechanism control unit 33 controls the top plate moving mechanism 31 to move the top plate 15 and set it to a desired position. Further, the C-arm rotation / movement mechanism 32 is controlled to rotate the C-arm 5 to set the X-ray generation unit 1 and the X-ray detection unit 2 at desired angles. Furthermore, an optimum SID is set for the diagnosis target part of the subject P based on a control signal from the system control unit 9.

  Next, FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the moving directions of the X-ray generation unit 1 and the X-ray detection unit 2 driven by the C-arm rotation / movement mechanism 32.

  In FIG. 2 showing the schematic configuration of the X-ray generator 1 and the X-ray detector 2 and the C-arm 5 and the C-arm rotating / moving mechanism 32 for moving the X-ray generator 1 and the X-ray detector 2, On the other hand, the C-arm rotation / movement mechanism 32 is supported so as to be rotatable in the R1 direction with the body axis direction of the subject P as the rotation axis.

  Further, the C arm 5 is slidably attached to the C arm rotating / moving mechanism 32 in the R2 direction, and an X-ray generator 1 and an X-ray detector 2 are provided in the vicinity of both ends of the C arm 5. It has been.

  Then, the X-ray generation unit 1 and the X-ray detection unit 2 turn the C arm 5 in the R2 direction, for example, with the affected part (for example, the heart) of the subject P as the rotation center (isocenter) C0 of the X-ray beam. Rotation is performed in the part direction (CRA) and the foot direction (CAU).

  Further, the X-ray generation unit 1 and the X-ray detection unit 2 rotate the C arm 5 in the R1 direction, for example, with the affected part of the subject P as an isocenter, for example, the first oblique direction (RAO) and the second oblique position. It rotates with respect to the direction (LAO).

  That is, the X-ray generator 1 and the X-ray detector 2 rotate in directions such as RAO, LAO, CRA, and CAU as the C-arm 5 rotates in the R1 and R2 directions. X-ray fluoroscopy and imaging from an arbitrary angle of the subject P are possible. The angle can be set by rotating in an arbitrary direction by an angle setting operation from the operation unit 8.

  Next, the high voltage generation unit 4 shown in FIG. 1 includes a high voltage applied between the anode and the cathode in order to accelerate the thermal electrons generated from the cathode of the X-ray tube 11 of the X-ray generation unit 1, A high voltage generator 41 for supplying a heating voltage for heating the filament, and an X-ray controller 42 for controlling the high voltage generator 41.

  The high voltage generator 41 generates a high voltage or heating for generating X-rays for fluoroscopy in the X-ray tube 11 and X-rays having higher energy than fluoroscopy based on a control signal from the X-ray controller 42. Supply voltage.

  The X-ray controller 42 controls the high voltage generator 41 based on the X-ray irradiation condition information including the tube voltage, the tube current, and the X-ray irradiation time of the fluoroscopic and imaging conditions supplied from the system control unit 9. To do. Then, by controlling the supply voltage and heating voltage of the high voltage generator 41, the X-ray tube 11 is set to the tube voltage and tube current under fluoroscopic and radiographic conditions, and the X-ray irradiation time is applied to the X-ray tube 11. Irradiate for a time corresponding to.

  The image data processing unit 6 generates fluoroscopic and captured image data based on the X-ray projection data output in units of lines from the X-ray detection unit 2, and also includes subject information, examination time, X-ray irradiation on the image data. An image data generation unit 61 for attaching inspection information such as conditions, fluoroscopy and imaging angles, top plate position, SID, FOV, and the like, and an image data storage unit 62 for storing image data generated by the image data generation unit 61 are provided. ing.

  The display unit 7 includes a display data generation circuit (not shown) that generates the display data by synthesizing the fluoroscopic and captured image data generated in the image data processing unit 6 with the numbers and various characters that are the accompanying information. A conversion circuit (not shown) for generating a video signal by performing D / A conversion and TV format conversion on the image data and incidental information data, and a liquid crystal panel or CRT monitor for displaying the video signal. .

  The operation unit 8 is an interactive interface including an operation console 80 having input devices such as various buttons, an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse, a display panel, and the like. Then, input of inspection information, selection and input of various conditions regarding display, and input of various commands are performed.

  The system control unit 9 includes a CPU and a storage circuit (not shown), temporarily stores inspection information such as command signals and X-ray irradiation conditions supplied from the operation unit 8, and then stores X-ray projection data based on these information. Control of the entire system such as generation, fluoroscopy and generation and display of photographed image data, or control related to a moving mechanism is performed.

  Next, the configuration of the console 80 of the operation unit 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the console 80. 4 and 5 are diagrams showing details of a part of the configuration of the console 80. FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of the console 80 of the operation unit 8. The console 80 includes a power operation unit 8 a that performs power on and off operations of the X-ray image diagnostic apparatus 10, a top panel operation unit 8 b that performs a movement operation of the top plate 15, and an arm operation that performs a rotation operation of the C arm 5. A unit 8c, an image operation unit 8d that performs a generation operation of fluoroscopic and captured image data, an irradiation condition operation unit 81 that performs an input operation of X-ray irradiation conditions, and the like.

The power operation unit 8a includes a power ON button 8aa for turning on the power of the X-ray image diagnostic apparatus 10, and a power OFF button 8ab for turning off the power.
The top panel operating unit 8b includes a vertical movement switch 8ba that moves the top panel 15 up and down, and a joystick 8bb that horizontally moves the top panel 15 in the longitudinal direction and the width direction.
The arm operation unit 8c includes a switch for rotating the C arm 5 in the R1 and R2 directions.
The image operating unit 8d includes a fluoroscopic ON button 8da that generates fluoroscopic image data of the subject P based on the fluoroscopic conditions input by the irradiation condition operating unit 81, a fluoroscopic OFF button 8db that stops the generation of fluoroscopic image data, An imaging button 8dc is provided at the tip of the joystick 8bb of the plate operation unit 8b, and generates imaging image data of the subject P based on the imaging conditions set and input by the irradiation condition operation unit 81.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the irradiation condition operation unit 81 of the console 80.
The irradiation condition operation unit 81 displays a fluoroscopy / imaging condition input operation unit 82 for inputting X-ray irradiation conditions, and a fluoroscopy condition value of the X-ray irradiation conditions set and input from the fluoroscopy / imaging condition input operation unit 82. 1 display part 83 and the 2nd display part 84 which displays the value of the imaging condition set and inputted from fluoroscopy / imaging condition input operation part 82.

  In addition, an input identification unit 85 for identifying that one of the fluoroscopic and photographing conditions can be input, and a first display identification for identifying that the fluoroscopic condition can be input. Unit 86 and a second display identifying unit 87 for identifying that the photographing condition input operation is possible.

  The fluoroscopy / imaging condition input operation unit 82 is a tube voltage input device 82a for setting and inputting a tube voltage for fluoroscopy and imaging conditions of the X-ray irradiation condition, a tube current input device 82b for setting and inputting a tube current, And a time input device 82c for setting and inputting the X-ray irradiation time.

  The tube voltage input device 82a is, for example, a pushable dial, and changes from an input operation of a fluoroscopic condition, an input operation of an imaging condition, and an input operation of one of the fluoroscopic and imaging conditions to an input operation of the other condition. Switching operation is possible. That is, the tube voltage of one condition is set and inputted by an operation of rotating the tube voltage input device 82a, for example, clockwise and counterclockwise. Further, after the switching operation of the tube voltage input device 82a by, for example, one push, the tube voltage of the other condition is set and inputted by an operation of rotating clockwise or counterclockwise.

  The tube current input device 82b sets and inputs the tube current for fluoroscopic and imaging conditions by the same operation as the tube voltage input device 82a.

  The time input device 82c sets and inputs the X-ray irradiation time for fluoroscopy and imaging conditions by the same operation as the tube voltage input device 82a. In the input of the irradiation time under fluoroscopic conditions, an intermittent irradiation time for intermittently irradiating fluoroscopic X-rays is set and input by, for example, a predetermined range of rotation operation for setting and inputting the frame rate. In addition, a continuous irradiation time for continuously irradiating fluoroscopic X-rays is set and inputted by a rotation operation to a predetermined position.

  In addition, when input operation by the irradiation condition operation part 81 is performed after operation other than the irradiation condition operation part 81 of the operation part 8, each input device is switched by the input device switching operation of each input device 82a or 82b or 82c. It is set in advance so that the fluoroscopic condition input operation by 82a, 82b, and 82c is possible.

  The first display unit 83 is a display area 83a for digitally displaying the tube voltage value of the fluoroscopic condition input from the tube voltage input device 82a of the fluoroscopy / imaging condition input operation unit 82, and the setting input from the tube current input device 82b. A display area 83b for digitally displaying the tube current value of the fluoroscopic condition, and a display area 83c for digitally displaying the value of the irradiation time of the fluoroscopic condition set and input from the time input device 82c.

  The second display unit 84 is a display area 84a for digitally displaying the tube voltage value of the imaging condition set and input from the tube voltage input device 82a of the fluoroscopic / imaging condition input operation unit 82, and a setting input from the tube current input device 82b. A display area 84b for digitally displaying the tube current value of the imaging condition set, and a display area 84c for digitally displaying the irradiation time value of the imaging condition set and input from the time input device 82c.

  The input identification unit 85 is disposed in, for example, the outer periphery of each of the input devices 82a, 82b, and 82c of the fluoroscopic / imaging condition input operation unit 82, and is lit when an input operation by each of the input devices 82a, 82b, and 82c is possible is doing. Further, the light is turned off when an operation other than the irradiation condition operation unit 81 of the operation unit 8 is performed, or when fluoroscopy and imaging are performed by the X-ray image diagnostic apparatus 10.

  Then, when the fluoroscopic condition input operation is possible, as indicated by the hatched lines in FIG. 5A, the first color such as blue is lit and displayed for identification. Further, when the photographing condition input operation is possible, as indicated by the hatched line in FIG. 5B, for example, it is lit in a second color such as purple to identify and display it.

  The first display identification unit 86 is disposed, for example, at the outer periphery in the vicinity of the first display unit 83, and can be operated to input a fluoroscopic condition by switching the input device of any of the input devices 82a, 82b, or 82c. In some cases, the first color is turned on to identify and display as indicated by the hatched lines in FIG. 5A, and the light is turned off when the photographing condition input operation is possible as shown in FIG. 5B. Further, the light is turned off when an operation other than the irradiation condition operation unit 81 of the operation unit 8 is performed, or when fluoroscopy or imaging is performed by the X-ray image diagnostic apparatus 10.

  The second display identification unit 87 is disposed, for example, at the outer peripheral portion in the vicinity of the second display unit 84, and an imaging condition input operation can be performed by switching the input device of each of the input devices 82a, 82b, or 82c. Sometimes, as indicated by the hatched lines in FIG. 5 (b), the second color is turned on to display the identification, and as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the light is turned off when the fluoroscopic condition input operation is possible. Further, the light is turned off when an operation other than the irradiation condition operation unit 81 of the operation unit 8 is performed, or when fluoroscopy or imaging is performed by the X-ray image diagnostic apparatus 10.

  As described above, the input operation of the fluoroscopic condition, the input operation of the imaging condition, and the switching operation from the input operation of one of the fluoroscopy and imaging conditions to the input operation of the other condition by the input devices 82a, 82b, and 82c. It can be performed.

  In addition, when the fluoroscopic condition input operation by the tube voltage input devices 82a, 82b, and 82c is possible, the input identifying unit 85 and the first display identifying unit 86 can be identified and displayed in the first color. Furthermore, when the photographing condition input operation is possible, the input identifying unit 85 and the second display identifying unit 87 can be identified and displayed in the second color.

Hereinafter, an example of the operation of the X-ray image diagnostic apparatus 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the X-ray image diagnostic apparatus 10. First, the operator of the X-ray image diagnostic apparatus 10 presses the power ON button 8aa of the power operation unit 8a in the operation unit 8. When an operation for inputting subject information of the subject P is performed from the operation unit 8 in order to inspect the subject P, the X-ray image diagnostic apparatus 10 starts the examination (step S1).

  Further, an input operation is performed from the operation unit 8 in order to set examination information of the subject P including the X-ray irradiation conditions.

  When an operation for switching the input devices 82a, 82b, and 82c of the fluoroscopic / imaging condition input operation unit 82 in the irradiation condition operation unit 81 of the operation unit 8 is performed, the input identification unit 85 and the first display identification unit 86 are The first color is lit and displayed for identification (step S2).

  Next, when an input operation for setting the tube voltage, the tube current, and the irradiation time of the fluoroscopic condition by the input devices 82a, 82b, and 82c is performed, each value that is set and input of the fluoroscopic condition is stored in the storage circuit of the system control unit 9 And is displayed in each display area 83a, 83b, 83c of the first display unit 83 of the irradiation condition operation unit 81 (step S3).

  After the fluoroscopic condition setting input, when an operation for switching any of the input devices 82a, 82b, or 82c is performed, the input identifying unit 85 and the second display identifying unit 87 are lit in the second color. Identification is displayed (step S4).

  Next, when an input operation for setting the tube voltage, tube current, and irradiation time of the shooting conditions is performed by the input devices 82a, 82b, and 82c, the values that are set and input of the shooting conditions are stored in the storage circuit of the system control unit 9. And displayed in the display areas 84a, 84b, 84c of the second display section 84 (step S5).

  When an operation for inputting examination information other than the subject information and the X-ray irradiation conditions is performed from the operation unit 8 after the setting of the imaging conditions is set, the input identification unit 85 and the first and second display identification units 86 and 87 are displayed. The light is turned off (step S6).

  After the input operation of the X-ray irradiation conditions, the subject P is placed on the top plate 15 and the up / down movement switch 8ba, the horizontal movement joystick 8bb, and the arm operation unit 8c in the top panel operation unit 8b of the operation unit 8 are operated. When done, the C-arm top / mechanism control unit 33 of the mechanism unit 3 controls the top-plate moving mechanism 31 and the C-arm rotating / moving mechanism 32 to control the top plate 15 and the X-ray generator 1 and the X-ray. The detection unit 2 is set in the vicinity of the diagnosis target region of the subject P.

  When an operation of pressing the fluoroscopic ON button 8da in the image operation unit 8d of the operation unit 8 is performed after setting the examination information, the system control unit 9 causes the high voltage generation unit 4, the X-ray generation unit 1, and the X-ray detection unit. 2 and the image data processing unit 6 are instructed to see through. Then, the X-ray controller 42 of the high voltage generator 4 controls the high voltage generator 41 based on the fluoroscopic conditions included in the X-ray irradiation conditions supplied from the system controller 9. The high voltage generator 41 supplies a high voltage and a heating voltage to the X-ray generator 1 based on a control signal from the X-ray controller 42.

  The X-ray tube 11 of the X-ray generator 1 generates fluoroscopic X-rays by the high voltage and heating voltage supplied from the high voltage generator 41 and irradiates the subject P. The X-ray detection unit 2 detects the X-rays emitted from the X-ray generation unit 1 to generate X-ray projection data, and outputs the generated X-ray projection data to the image data processing unit 6. The image data generation unit 61 of the image data processing unit 6 generates perspective image data based on the X-ray projection data output from the X-ray detection unit 2 and displays it on the display unit 7 (step S7).

  The operator observes the fluoroscopic image data of the subject P displayed on the display unit 7, and determines the positions of the top plate 15 and the X-ray generation unit 1 and the X-ray detection unit 2 with respect to the diagnosis target part of the subject P. An operation for adjustment is performed from the operation unit 8.

  Then, when the optimal imaging positions of the top plate 15 and the X-ray generation unit 1 and the X-ray detection unit 2 are set, an operation of pressing the imaging button 8dc in the image operation unit 8d of the operation unit 8 is performed. The system control unit 9 instructs the high voltage generation unit 4, the X-ray generation unit 1, the X-ray detection unit 2, and the image data processing unit 6 to perform imaging. Then, the X-ray controller 42 of the high voltage generator 4 controls the high voltage generator 41 based on the imaging conditions included in the X-ray irradiation conditions supplied from the system controller 9. The high voltage generator 41 supplies a high voltage and a heating voltage to the X-ray tube 11 based on a control signal from the X-ray controller 42.

  The X-ray tube 11 generates X-rays for imaging by the high voltage and heating voltage supplied from the high voltage generator 41 and irradiates the subject P. The X-ray detection unit 2 detects the X-rays emitted from the X-ray generation unit 1, generates X-ray projection data, and outputs the X-ray projection data to the image data generation unit 61. The image data generation unit 61 generates photographed image data based on the X-ray projection data output from the X-ray detection unit 2 and stores it in the image data storage unit 62 (step S8).

  Then, after the captured image data used for diagnosis or treatment of the subject P is obtained, when an operation of pressing the fluoroscopic OFF button 8db of the image operation unit 8d of the operation unit 8 is performed, the system control unit 9 generates a high voltage. The unit 4, the X-ray generation unit 1, the X-ray detection unit 2, and the image data processing unit 6 are instructed to stop the operation.

  Then, the examination of the subject P is completed when the operations of the high voltage generator 4, the X-ray generator 1, the X-ray detector 2, and the image data processor 6 are stopped (step S9).

  After the examination is completed, the captured image data of the subject P is displayed on the display unit 7 or an external display device, and diagnosis or treatment by a doctor is performed.

  According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the tube voltage input device 82a, the tube current input device 82b, and the time input device 82c that can perform an input operation of one of the fluoroscopic and imaging conditions that are X-ray irradiation conditions are provided. By using the input device 82a, 82b, or 82c to switch the input device, the input device 82a, 82b, or 82c can perform the input operation of the other condition.

  Further, the input identification unit 85 is disposed in the vicinity of each input device 82a, 82b, 82c, and the first display identification unit 86 is disposed in the vicinity of the first display unit 83, whereby the perspective by each input device 82a, 82b, 82c. When a condition input operation is possible, the input identifying unit 85 and the first display identifying unit 86 can be identified and displayed in the first color.

  Further, by arranging the second display identification unit 87 in the vicinity of the second display unit 84, the input identification unit 85 and the second display identification can be performed when the photographing conditions can be input by the input devices 82a, 82b, and 82c. The part 87 can be identified and displayed in the second color.

  As a result, the time required for the inspection operation can be shortened and erroneous operation can be prevented.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an X-ray image diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows operation | movement of the arm which concerns on the Example of this invention. The figure which shows the structure of the console of the operation part which concerns on the Example of this invention. The figure which shows the detail of a structure of the irradiation condition operation part of the console which concerns on the Example of this invention. The figure which identifies and displays the irradiation condition irradiation part which concerns on the Example of this invention by the 1st and 2nd color. The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the X-ray image diagnostic apparatus which concerns on the Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

P Subject 1 X-ray generation unit 2 X-ray detection unit 3 Mechanism unit 5 C-arm 6 Image data processing unit 7 Display unit 8 Operation unit 9 System control unit 10 X-ray image diagnostic apparatus 31 Top plate moving mechanism 32 C-arm rotation Moving mechanism 33 C-arm top / mechanism control unit 61 Image data generation unit 62 Image data storage unit 80 Console 81 Irradiation condition operation unit 82 Fluorescence / imaging condition input operation unit 82a, 82b, 82c Input device 83 First display unit 84 Second display unit 85 Input identification unit 86 First display identification unit 87 Second display identification unit

Claims (5)

Operation means capable of inputting X-ray irradiation conditions including fluoroscopy and imaging conditions for performing fluoroscopy and imaging of the subject;
X-ray generation means for irradiating the subject with X-rays based on information by an input operation from the operation means;
X-ray detection means for detecting X-rays emitted from the X-ray generation means and generating X-ray projection data;
Image data generation means for generating fluoroscopic image data and captured image data based on the X-ray projection data generated by the X-ray detection means,
The operation means is an input device capable of an input operation of the fluoroscopic condition, an input operation of the imaging condition, and a switching operation from an input operation of one of the fluoroscopic and imaging conditions to an input operation of the other condition. When,
Display means for displaying information by an input operation of the fluoroscopic and photographing conditions;
Display identifying means arranged in the vicinity of the display means for identifying that the input operation of the one condition is possible;
An X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus comprising: an input identifying unit disposed in the vicinity of the input device for identifying that an input operation of the one condition is possible. The display means includes first display means for displaying information by the input operation of the fluoroscopic conditions, and second display means for displaying information by the input operation of the imaging conditions,
The display identifying means includes first display identifying means for identifying that the fluoroscopic condition input operation is possible, and second display identifying means for identifying that the imaging condition input operation is possible. Have
When the fluoroscopic condition input operation is possible, the first display identifying means and the input identifying means are identified and displayed in a first color,
2. The X-ray image according to claim 1, wherein when the imaging condition input operation is possible, the second display identification unit and the input identification unit are identified and displayed in a second color. Diagnostic device. The input device is a dial capable of push operation and rotation operation,
The switching operation is a push operation of the dial,
The X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fluoroscopic and imaging condition input operation is a rotation operation of the dial. The X-ray generation means has an X-ray tube that generates X-rays,
The input device includes a first input device capable of an input operation for setting a tube voltage of the X-ray tube, and a second input device capable of an input operation for setting a tube current of the X-ray tube. The X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a third input device capable of performing an input operation for setting an X-ray irradiation time of the X-ray tube. An operation console of an X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus capable of inputting X-ray irradiation conditions including fluoroscopy and imaging conditions for performing fluoroscopy and imaging of a subject,
The operation means is an input device capable of an input operation of the fluoroscopic condition, an input operation of the imaging condition, and a switching operation from an input operation of one of the fluoroscopic and imaging conditions to an input operation of the other condition. When,
Display means for displaying information by an input operation of the fluoroscopic and photographing conditions;
Display identifying means arranged in the vicinity of the display means for identifying that the input operation of the one condition is possible;
An operation console for an X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus, comprising: an input identifying unit disposed in the vicinity of the input device for identifying that the input operation of the one condition is possible.

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