JP4261785B2 - Portable information terminal and medical diagnostic system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a technique for making a diagnosis using an image of an affected area of a patient, and more particularly to a technique for performing a remote diagnosis by communicating an affected area image taken using a medical device with a portable information terminal.
[0002]
[Prior art]
When an emergency patient such as cerebral overflow or torsion of the intestine is brought in, a tomographic or projection photograph of the affected area must be taken to grasp the condition of the affected area, and an emergency operation should be performed if necessary. When making such a judgment, it is important to accurately grasp the situation of the affected area from the photographed image, but it is not always easy to grasp the situation of the affected area from the image, and in order to accurately grasp the situation In many cases, the judgment of an experienced specialist is necessary.
[0003]
Of course, there is not always a specialist near the site where the emergency patient was brought. For example, the emergency patient may be brought in at midnight when there is no specialist, or the emergency patient may be brought in while the specialist is on a business trip, such as attending an academic conference. In such a case, the doctor on duty or the doctor in charge asks the specialist for judgment over the telephone while looking at the image of the affected part.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, it is difficult to verbally convey the state of the affected part taken, and there is a problem that even a specialist can not make an accurate judgment. If it is difficult to make a decision, you must rush to the site or else send an image of the affected area using a facsimile or other method to check it. Have to look for. Therefore, in any case, there was a case where it was not in time for emergency use.
[0005]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems in the prior art, and when an emergency patient is brought in, it promptly contacts a specialist who is not in the field, and the specialist accurately determines the situation of the affected area. The purpose is to provide a technology that can grasp and make an accurate judgment.
[0006]
[Means for solving the problems and their functions and effects]
In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the medical diagnostic apparatus of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A medical diagnostic apparatus that captures and displays an image of an affected area of a patient,
Shooting range setting means for setting a shooting range of the affected area image;
An affected part image photographing means for photographing an affected part image of the set photographing range;
Image data transmitting means for transmitting data of the image of the affected area to the portable information terminal via a communication line;
An imaging range changing means for changing the imaging range by receiving control data transmitted from the portable information terminal via the communication line and controlling the imaging location setting means;
It is a summary to provide.
[0007]
In such a medical diagnostic apparatus, a photographed affected part image can be transmitted to a portable information terminal via a communication line, and the photographing range of the affected part image can be changed based on control data received from the portable information terminal. It is. Therefore, even when there is no specialist at the site where the emergency patient is brought in, the situation of the affected part can be quickly and accurately transmitted by transferring the affected part image to the portable information terminal of the specialist. If necessary, by sending control data from the portable information terminal and changing the imaging range of the affected area, the specialist can accurately grasp the situation of the affected area and make an accurate judgment even when not at the site. It becomes possible.
[0008]
Such a medical diagnostic apparatus can be a medical diagnostic apparatus that captures an image of an affected area of any of X-ray images, CT images, MR images, ultrasonic images, and electrocardiogram images. In order to accurately grasp the condition of the affected area based on these images, since experience is required, it is often necessary to ask a specialist who is far away. Therefore, if it is possible to transfer the affected part image from these medical diagnostic apparatuses to the portable information terminal, it is preferable that a distant specialist can accurately grasp the situation of the affected part and make an accurate judgment.
[0009]
The portable information terminal of the present invention corresponding to the above medical diagnostic apparatus is
A portable information terminal capable of transmitting and receiving data via a communication line,
Image data receiving means for receiving data of the affected area image via the communication line from a medical diagnostic apparatus that captures an affected area image of the patient;
An affected area image display means for displaying the received affected area image;
Control data transmitting means for transmitting control data for changing the imaging range of the affected area image to the medical diagnostic apparatus;
It is a summary to provide.
[0010]
If it has such a portable information terminal, it is possible to quickly grasp the situation of the affected area by receiving the affected area image taken by the medical diagnostic apparatus via the communication line. Further, if necessary, the status of the affected area can be grasped more accurately by transmitting control data and changing the imaging range of the affected area image. Therefore, if a specialist carries such a portable information terminal, the specialist can quickly and accurately grasp the situation of the affected area and make an accurate judgment even when the emergency patient is not present at the site. It becomes possible.
[0011]
In addition, the medical diagnostic system of the present invention corresponding to the medical diagnostic apparatus and the portable information terminal described above,
A medical diagnostic system that captures and displays an image of an affected area of a patient,
Shooting range setting means for setting a shooting range of the affected area image;
An affected part image photographing means for photographing an affected part image of the set photographing range;
Image data transmitting means for transmitting data of the image of the affected area taken to the portable information terminal via a communication line;
Photographing range changing means for changing the photographing range of the affected part image;
With
The portable information terminal
Affected area image display means for receiving data of the affected area image via a communication line and displaying the received affected area image;
Control data transmitting means for transmitting control data for changing the imaging range of the affected area image to the imaging range changing means via the communication line;
It is a summary to provide.
[0012]
In such a medical diagnosis system, an affected part image is transmitted to a portable information terminal possessed by a specialist, the affected part image confirmed by the specialist is confirmed, and if necessary, control data is transmitted from the portable information terminal to The shooting range can be changed. Therefore, even when there is no specialist at the site where the emergency patient is brought in, the specialist can quickly and accurately grasp the situation of the affected area and make an accurate judgment.
[0013]
In such a medical diagnostic device, a portable information terminal, or a medical diagnostic system, a communication line is secured between the medical diagnostic device and the portable information terminal so that the line is maintained in a connected state. The image data or the control data may be exchanged using.
[0014]
If image data or control data is exchanged with a communication line secured, data can be transmitted and received reliably and quickly. For this reason, when an emergency patient is brought in, it is possible for a specialist who is far away to quickly check a necessary affected part image, and thus it is possible to make a quick and accurate determination, which is preferable.
[0015]
Further, in such a medical diagnostic apparatus, portable information terminal, or medical diagnostic system, information related to diagnosis is stored for each patient, and the information is transmitted to the portable information terminal via a communication line. Also good. Information related to diagnosis stored for each patient includes information related to diagnosis as described in so-called medical records, such as medical records and medical history, in addition to information for identifying the patient such as the patient's name and address. Can be stored. Of course, when there is image data of the affected area used for the previous diagnosis, the data of the affected area can be stored. By doing so, the specialist can make a more accurate diagnosis by referring to the information related to the diagnosis in addition to the transmitted image of the affected area.
[0016]
When transmitting information related to the diagnosis to the portable information terminal held by the specialist, if the information to be transmitted can be specified from the portable information terminal side, the necessary information can be transmitted reliably. In addition, it is preferable to store the transmitted information in the portable information terminal because necessary information can be confirmed any number of times.
[0017]
Of course, information related to diagnosis stored for each patient may be stored in advance on the portable information terminal side. This is preferable because it is not necessary to transmit information necessary for diagnosis to the portable information terminal, so that accurate determination can be made quickly.
[0018]
In the portable information terminal, a display range of the affected part image can be designated on the displayed affected part image, and data representing the designated display range is supplied to the medical diagnostic apparatus as the control data. It may be sent.
[0019]
In this way, when instructing the change of the range for capturing the affected area image, by designating the display range on the displayed affected area image and instructing the change by transmitting data indicating the designated display range, It becomes possible to instruct change contents simply and accurately.
[0020]
In addition, in such a portable information terminal, the coordinate value on the affected part image corresponding to the designated display range is detected, and the detected coordinate value is transmitted to the medical diagnostic apparatus as the control data. Also good.
[0021]
For example, if the coordinate value corresponding to the specified display range is detected and transmitted, for example, the center position of the display range or the coordinate values of the opposite corners, the amount of data to be transmitted is reduced, so control data can be transmitted quickly. This is preferable.
[0022]
In addition, what is called a mobile telephone can be used as a portable information terminal mentioned above. The mobile phone has necessary functions such as a function of receiving an image via a communication line, a function of displaying a received image, and a function of transmitting control data. In addition, since mobile phones are always carried around, it is highly likely that specialists will always carry them, so even if there is an emergency, contact remote specialists quickly and reliably to make decisions. Is particularly suitable.
[0023]
Moreover, it can replace with said medical diagnostic apparatus and can also be set as the following medical diagnostic apparatuses. That is, another medical diagnostic apparatus of the present invention is
A medical diagnostic apparatus that captures and displays an image of an affected area of a patient,
Shooting range setting means for setting a shooting range of the affected area image;
An affected part image photographing means for photographing an affected part image of the set photographing range;
A portable information terminal selecting means for selecting at least one portable information terminal from a plurality of portable information terminals registered in advance;
Image data transmitting means for transmitting data of the photographed affected area image to the selected portable information terminal via a communication line;
It is a summary to provide.
[0024]
In such a medical diagnostic apparatus, when a plurality of portable information terminals are registered in advance and an affected part image is taken, at least one of the plurality of registered portable information terminals is selected and selected. The affected part image data is transmitted to the portable information terminal. Thus, it is preferable to select and transmit a terminal that transmits an affected area image from among a plurality of portable information terminals registered in advance, because it is possible to transmit the affected area image reliably and quickly.
[0025]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
A. First embodiment:
In order to more clearly explain the operation and effect of the present invention, examples of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the overall configuration of a remote diagnosis system 10 of the present embodiment. The remote diagnosis system 10 according to the present embodiment includes a medical imaging device 20 that captures an image of an affected area, a control device 30 that controls the medical imaging device 20, a portable information terminal 40, and the like. In the present embodiment, a computer tomography apparatus that captures a CT (Computerized Tomography) image is used as the medical imaging apparatus 20, but in addition, an X-ray image, an MR (Magnetic Resonance) image, and an ultrasound image are used. A variety of medical imaging devices can be used. The medical imaging apparatus 20 is movable relative to the patient, and can capture a CT image at an arbitrary position. Further, an enlarged image of the affected area can be taken as necessary. Such control is performed by the control device 30.
[0026]
The control device 30 is connected to a portable information terminal 40 and data by connecting a control panel 32 for operating the medical imaging device 20, a controller 33, a monitor 34 for displaying a captured image of the affected area, and a communication line. The communication part 38 etc. for exchanging are comprised. The controller 33 is constituted by a so-called microcomputer in which a CPU, ROM, RAM, hard disk HD and the like are connected to each other via a bus. When the operator of the control device 30 operates the control panel 32 to instruct the operation of the medical imaging device 20, the contents are interpreted by the controller 33, converted into appropriate control data, and transmitted to the medical imaging device 20. The The medical imaging device 20 operates according to the control data thus transmitted. The CT image data captured by the medical imaging apparatus 20 is sent to the controller 33 and subjected to necessary processing, and then output from the controller 33 to the monitor 34, so that the captured affected part image is displayed on the monitor 34. Is displayed.
[0027]
In addition, the communication unit 38 provided in the control device 30 may transmit the affected part image data to the remote portable information terminal 40 or receive the data from the portable information terminal 40 via the wireless station 50. Is possible. As the portable information terminal 40, a known portable information terminal such as a portable personal computer (mobile computer) can be used. In this embodiment, a so-called portable telephone is used.
[0028]
In FIG. 1, the communication unit 38 is provided outside the building and connected to the control device main body in a wired manner from the viewpoint of avoiding the occurrence of radio wave interference with peripheral medical devices. Of course, it is also possible to incorporate the communication unit 38 in the control device main body. In such a case, the occurrence of radio interference can be avoided by transmitting data as follows. That is, data is transmitted from the communication unit 38 using weak radio waves or infrared rays that do not cause radio wave interference, and the data is relayed by an antenna provided outside the building to send radio waves to the radio station 50. It is good as well. Alternatively, the control device 30 may be incorporated in a network, and radio waves may be transmitted from the communication unit 38 provided on the network to the wireless station 50.
[0029]
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram illustrating the configuration of the control device 30 with a focus on functions. The function of the control device 30 is composed of a communication means 100 for exchanging data with a portable information terminal, an operation means 120 as a medical imaging device 20, and the like, with a control means 110 that controls the entire apparatus as a center. . The operation unit 120 includes an imaging unit 124 that captures an affected area image, a measurement unit 122 that measures various information such as a procedure and conditions for imaging. The control unit 110 can exchange data with the photographing unit 124 and the measurement unit 122 through the operation unit 120 and transmit the obtained data to the portable information terminal through the communication unit 100.
[0030]
The control unit 110 may store the data acquired via the operation unit 120 in the storage unit 130. Alternatively, a patient database 140 for information for each patient as described in a so-called medical chart may be provided so that data can be exchanged with the patient database 140 via the control means 110. The patient database 140 can store information for identifying a patient, such as a patient's name and address, a medical record, a medical history, and image data of an affected part used for a previous diagnosis. The control unit 110 can read data from the storage unit 130 or the patient database 140 and transmit the data to the specialist's portable information terminal via the communication unit 100 as necessary. On the portable information terminal side, the received data may be stored in a storage medium, and the data may be read out as necessary. As the storage medium, various known storage media can be applied as long as the storage medium is a small storage medium such as a large-capacity memory or a portable hard disk. Alternatively, the contents of the patient database 140 can be stored in advance in a storage medium, or the patient database can be held on the portable information terminal side by downloading the contents of the patient database 140 via a communication line. is there.
[0031]
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the monitor 34 of the control device 30. As shown in the figure, the monitor 34 includes a main display unit 35, a sub display unit 36, a transfer destination designating unit 37 for designating a transfer destination of an affected part image, and the like. An image of the affected part imaged by the medical imaging device 20 is displayed on the main display unit 35. The name of the specialist is registered in the transfer destination designation unit 37 in advance. When the specialist is designated by moving the cursor and the transmission button at the bottom of the screen is clicked, the data of the affected part image displayed on the main display unit 35 is displayed. Is transmitted to the portable information terminal 40 carried by the specialist. FIG. 3 shows a state where “Mr. Suzuki” is designated as an example. The controller 33 stores in advance the number of the registered portable information terminal 40 of the specialist. The sub-display unit 36 displays the transferred image. By referring to the sub-display unit 36, the image displayed on the screen of the portable information terminal 40 of the specialist can be confirmed at any time.
[0032]
The image data transmitted from the control device 30 is transmitted to the portable information terminal 40 of the specialist through the radio station 50 of the cellular phone. When the image data is sent, the portable information terminal 40 sounds a predetermined ringing tone to notify the arrival of the data, and when a specialist performs a predetermined operation, the line is connected and the affected part is displayed on the screen of the portable information terminal 40. An image is displayed. FIG. 4 shows a state where the transferred affected part image is displayed on the screen of the portable information terminal 40 possessed by the specialist. The specialist can accurately grasp the state of the affected part by checking the image displayed on the screen. Therefore, by using the remote diagnosis system 10 as described above, even when an emergency patient is brought in when the specialist is absent, the specialist can accurately grasp the situation of the affected portion by transferring the affected image to the portable information terminal 40 of the specialist. As a result, accurate instructions can be obtained from a specialist. In this embodiment, a communication line is connected between the control device 30 that transmits the affected part image and the portable information terminal 40 of the specialist. For this reason, regarding a matter that is not understood from the transferred image of the affected area, the specialist can check with the doctor in charge on the site using the call function of the portable information terminal 40.
[0033]
However, it is difficult to judge from the transferred affected part image alone, and it is necessary to check an image from another angle, or because the affected part image is too small to distinguish a detailed part. In some cases, it may be necessary to transfer an image of the affected area. In such a case, in the remote diagnosis system 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to send data from the portable information terminal 40 possessed by the specialist to the control device 30 and instruct to have a new affected area image transmitted. ing.
[0034]
A state in which the specialist's portable information terminal 40 instructs to transmit a new affected part image will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. When the specialist performs a predetermined operation on the portable information terminal 40 after confirming the transferred diseased part image (see FIG. 4), the display on the screen is switched to the display shown in FIG. The specialist can select a corresponding item from the displayed items by moving the cursor of the portable information terminal 40. For example, when it is desired to magnify the transferred affected area image, when the cursor is selected according to the position where “1. Enlarged” is displayed, the display on the screen is changed to a display as shown in FIG. In the screen of FIG. 6, the degree of enlargement of the affected area image is increased from 1 to 5 levels by operating the buttons of the portable information terminal 40 and entering numbers “1” to “5” at predetermined positions on the screen. Can be set within the range. The enlargement magnification per step is preset. After setting how much the image is enlarged in this way, the setting content is transmitted to the control device 30 by operating the button of the portable information terminal 40.
[0035]
The setting contents transmitted from the portable information terminal 40 of the specialist are received by the communication unit 38 of the control device 30 via the communication line and displayed on the monitor 34. The doctor in charge at the site operates the control panel 32 based on the content displayed on the monitor 34 to capture a new affected area image, and then transfers it to the portable information terminal 40 of the specialist again. As a result, a new affected part image as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the screen of the specialist's terminal. By confirming the new affected part image thus transferred, the specialist can accurately grasp the condition of the affected part and give an accurate instruction to the doctor in charge at the site.
[0036]
Of course, if necessary, a new affected part image can be transmitted as many times as necessary by repeating the above operation. For example, it is assumed that the specialist sees the affected part image shown in FIG. 7 and determines that the part outside the frame on the right side of the screen needs to be confirmed. In this case, the specialist switches the display of the screen of the portable information terminal 40 by performing a predetermined operation again. Next, after moving the cursor and selecting “5. Move to right” as shown in FIG. 8, a step of moving on the screen shown in FIG. 9 is entered, and new setting contents are transmitted to the control device 30. To do. In the control device 30, the affected part image is taken in accordance with the newly received control content and transferred to the portable information terminal 40 again. As a result, the specialist can confirm the affected part image outside the right frame in the image shown in FIG. If the specialist determines that he / she wants to see a CT image having a different cross section from the transferred affected area image, for example, by selecting “7. Move forward” or “8. Move backward”, the affected area has a different cross section. You can also check the image.
[0037]
In this way, even when the specialist is in a remote place, the situation of the affected area can be accurately grasped by making appropriate corrections while appropriately viewing the image of the affected area while viewing the transferred image of the affected area. it can. In addition, the specialist can directly change the imaging location compared to when the imaging location is changed indirectly by verbally contacting the doctor in charge at the site, so the desired affected area image can be obtained quickly. It becomes.
[0038]
In the above description, when a new setting content is received, a new affected part image is taken every time, but the following may be performed. The affected part image is taken in advance with high resolution and stored in the hard disk of the controller 33. When the setting content for enlarging a part of the affected part image is received from the portable information terminal 40 of the specialist, the stored image is subjected to image processing to create an enlarged image, and the obtained image May be transferred to the portable information terminal 40 of the specialist. This is preferable because it is not necessary to take a new affected area image every time an instruction from a specialist is received, and the requested affected area image can be transmitted quickly.
[0039]
In the above description, the setting contents transmitted from the specialist are displayed on the monitor 34. Based on the display, the doctor in charge on the site operates the control panel 32. You can also. The communication unit 38 of the control device 30 receives the setting content transmitted from the specialist and transmits it to the controller 33. Based on the received setting content, the controller 33 generates control data for the medical imaging apparatus 20 and transmits the generated control data to the medical imaging apparatus 20 to capture a new affected area image. The new affected part image thus taken is transferred to the portable information terminal 40 of the specialist again via the communication line. In this way, the specialist can be accurately grasped the situation of the affected part by confirming an appropriate affected part image in the same manner as when operating the control device 30 in the field while being at a remote place. It becomes.
[0040]
Here, the control data for controlling the medical imaging apparatus 20 is generated by the controller 33 in the control apparatus 30. However, it is possible to generate control data on the portable information terminal side by storing a plurality of basic control codes in the portable information terminal 40 in advance and combining the control codes according to the contents set by the specialist. is there. Thus, when transmitting control data from the portable information terminal 40, the controller 33 of the control device 30 may supply the received control data to the medical imaging device 20 as it is.
[0041]
As explained above, even a specialist who is not at the site where the patient was brought in by checking the affected part image transferred via the communication line, correcting the imaging range of the affected part and checking the new affected part image The situation of the affected part can be accurately grasped.
[0042]
B. Second embodiment:
In the first embodiment described above, when a specialist who receives an affected area image tries to change the display range of the image, data describing the change contents is transmitted to the control device 30 that has transmitted the affected area image. . On the other hand, it is good also as instruct | indicating the change of a display range by detecting a coordinate value on the screen of the portable information terminal with which the affected part image was displayed, and transmitting the detected coordinate value. Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described.
[0043]
In the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, when the image of the affected part image transmitted from the control device 30 arrives at the portable information terminal 40 and the specialist connects the line, the screen shown in FIG. The affected part image as shown is displayed. For example, when a specialist who sees the displayed affected area image wants to move the imaging range slightly, the screen of the portable information terminal 40 is switched and “3. Move” is selected. Then, the screen is switched again, and an image having a dedicated cursor 42 is displayed on the affected part image as shown in FIG. The specialist moves the position of the cursor 42 to a position to be brought to the center of the screen on the displayed affected part image, and then presses the transmission button of the portable information terminal 40. When the transmission button is pressed, the portable information terminal 40 detects the coordinate value of the cursor 42 on the screen and transmits data of the detected coordinate value to the control device 30.
[0044]
When the controller 33 of the control device 30 receives the coordinate value sent in this way, the controller 33 determines the affected part position to be photographed from the coordinate value, and then controls the medical photographing apparatus 20 to photograph a new affected part image. As described above, since the image transmitted to the portable information terminal 40 is displayed on the sub-display unit 36 of the monitor 34 provided in the control device 30, the affected part position to be photographed from the transmitted coordinate value Can be determined. The control device 30 transmits the data of the new diseased part image thus obtained to the portable information terminal 40 of the specialist again.
[0045]
When the specialist sees the screen of the portable information terminal 40 and wants to enlarge and display a part of the affected area image, “1. Enlarge” is selected on the screen shown in FIG. Then, the screen of the portable information terminal 40 is switched, and a screen as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed. On the screen displayed after switching, a rectangular cursor 44 indicating the enlargement range is displayed together with the affected part image. The position of the upper left corner and the lower right corner of the rectangular cursor 44 can be moved by operating the portable information terminal 40. The specialist first moves the position of the upper left corner of the rectangular cursor 44, then moves the position of the lower right corner of the rectangular cursor 44, so that the portion of the affected image on the screen that is desired to be enlarged is displayed in the rectangular cursor. After enclosing with 44, press the send button. When the transmission button is pressed, the portable information terminal 40 detects the coordinate values of the upper left corner and the lower right corner of the rectangular cursor 44 and transmits the detected set of coordinate values to the control device 30.
[0046]
The controller 33 of the control device 30 extracts two coordinate values from the data transmitted from the portable information terminal 40 and sets an area to be enlarged. Since the affected part image previously transferred to the portable information terminal 40 is stored in the control device 30, an attempt is made to enlarge from the coordinate values of the upper left corner and the lower right corner transmitted from the portable information terminal 40. A region can be detected. Next, the controller 33 generates control data so as to image the detected area, supplies the control data to the medical imaging device 20, and images a new affected area image. When a new affected part image is obtained in this way, it is transmitted again to the portable information terminal 40 of the specialist through the communication line.
[0047]
As described above, in the second embodiment, it is possible to specify the movement amount or the enlarged range of the affected part image on the screen of the portable information terminal 40. For this reason, it is possible for the specialist to quickly display the optimum affected part image without directly operating the control device 30 while looking at the screen of the portable information terminal 40, so that an appropriate judgment can be made quickly. It becomes possible.
[0048]
In the above description, the portable information terminal 40 moves the cursor to a desired position on the affected part image, detects the coordinate value of the cursor, and transmits the detected coordinate value to the control device 30. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 12, an image in which the cursor is moved to a desired position on the affected part image may be transmitted to the control device 30 as it is. The control device 30 that has received such image data displays an image with a cursor on the monitor 34. The doctor in charge of the site where the emergency patient is brought in can confirm the image on the monitor 34 displayed in this way and operate the control device 30 to take an image of the affected part according to the intention of the specialist who is far away. .
[0049]
Although various embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to all the embodiments described above, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the scope of the invention.
[0050]
For example, instead of exchanging data while the communication line is connected, the affected area image data may be transmitted using a mail function of the portable information terminal. The setting contents set by the specialist by looking at the transmitted affected part image are returned using the mail reply function. It is preferable to use the mail reply function in this way because the setting contents can be transmitted reliably and easily.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a remote diagnosis system of an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of a control device focusing on functions.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a monitor configuration of a control device.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where an affected part image transferred from a control device is displayed on a screen of a portable information terminal.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which an imaging range of an affected area image is corrected on the screen of the portable information terminal of the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the extent of enlargement of an affected area image is set on the screen of the portable information terminal of the first embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where a new affected part image enlarged by a set magnification and transferred from the control device is displayed on the screen of the portable information terminal.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where an imaging range of an affected area image is moved on the screen of the portable information terminal of the first embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which an amount of movement of an affected area image is set on the screen of the portable information terminal according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which an imaging range of an affected area image is corrected on the screen of the portable information terminal according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the moving amount of an affected area image is set by moving the cursor on the screen of the portable information terminal according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which an enlarged range of an affected area image is set by moving a cursor on the screen of the portable information terminal according to the second embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
10. Remote diagnostic system
20 ... Medical imaging device
30 ... Control device
32 ... Control panel
33 ... Controller
34 ... Monitor
35 ... Main display
36 ... Sub-display section
37 ... Forwarding destination designation part
38 ... Communication Department
40. Portable information terminal
42 ... Cursor
44 ... rectangular cursor
50 ... Radio station
100: Communication means
110: Control means
120. Operating means
122 ... Measuring means
124: Photography means
130: Storage means
140 ... Patient database

Claims (6)

A portable information terminal capable of transmitting and receiving data via a communication line,
Image data receiving means for receiving data of the affected area image via the communication line from a medical diagnostic apparatus that captures an affected area image of the patient;
An affected area image display means for displaying the received affected area image;
In order to change the imaging range of the affected area image, on the displayed affected area image, a position specifying means for specifying a position to be changed with a cursor;
A transmission instruction input means for inputting a transmission instruction;
When the transmission instruction is input, a coordinate value corresponding to the designated position is detected on the displayed affected part image, and data of the detected coordinate value is transmitted to the medical diagnostic apparatus. a portable information terminal and a coordinate value data transmission means that. The portable information terminal according to claim 1 ,
A medical diagnostic apparatus comprising communication line securing means for securing the communication line with the medical diagnostic apparatus and maintaining a connection state in order to exchange the image data or the coordinate value data. The portable information terminal according to claim 1 ,
A portable information terminal comprising diagnostic information storage means for receiving and storing information related to diagnosis stored for each patient via the communication line. A medical diagnostic system that captures and displays an image of an affected area of a patient,
Shooting range setting means for setting a shooting range of the affected area image;
An affected part image photographing means for photographing an affected part image of the set photographing range;
Image data transmitting means for transmitting data of the image of the affected area taken to the portable information terminal via a communication line;
A photographing range changing unit that receives coordinate value data transmitted from the portable information terminal via the communication line and changes the photographing range set by the photographing range setting unit based on the coordinate value; ,
The portable information terminal
The data of the diseased part image received via the communication line, and the affected area image display means for displaying an affected part images thus received,
In order to change the imaging range of the affected area image, on the displayed affected area image, a position specifying means for specifying a position to be changed with a cursor;
On the displayed affected part image, coordinate value detection means for detecting a coordinate value corresponding to the designated position;
A transmission instruction input means for inputting a transmission instruction;
When the transmission instruction is input, a coordinate value corresponding to the designated position is detected on the displayed affected part image, and the detected coordinate value is used as the coordinate value data via the communication line. And a coordinate value data transmitting means for transmitting to the imaging range changing means. The medical diagnostic system according to claim 4 ,
In order to exchange the image data or the coordinate value data, the communication line securing means for securing the communication line and maintaining the connection state,
The medical data diagnosis system, wherein the image data transmission means and the coordinate value data transmission means are means for transmitting respective data via the secured communication line. The medical diagnostic system according to claim 4 or 5 , wherein
Patient information storage means for storing information related to diagnosis for each patient;
Patient information return means for returning the information designated by the portable information terminal via the communication line from the information related to the diagnosis stored for each patient, and
The said portable information terminal is a medical diagnostic system provided with the information designation | designated means which designates the information which should be transmitted from the information relevant to the said diagnosis memorize | stored for every patient via a communication line.

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