JPWO2011065392A1 - Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and method for processing execution procedure of ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention includes an ultrasonic probe that contacts an examinee and transmits and receives ultrasonic waves to and from the subject, transmits an ultrasonic wave by driving the ultrasonic probe, and ultrasonic probe. An ultrasonic transmission / reception unit that performs signal processing on a reception signal received by the child, an ultrasonic image configuration unit that forms an ultrasonic image of the subject from the reception signal that has been signal-processed by the ultrasonic transmission / reception unit, and an ultrasonic transmission / reception unit; An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising: a control unit that controls an ultrasonic image configuration unit; an operation unit that an operator inputs control parameters for controlling the control unit; and a display unit that displays the configured ultrasonic image. The control unit includes an execution procedure storage unit that stores a preset execution procedure, an execution procedure setting unit that reads and sets the execution procedure stored in the execution procedure storage unit, and a progress status of the execution procedure. Performs processing to be added to the execution procedure as progress information And a row procedure processing control unit.

Description

  The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus capable of confirming an execution procedure of photographing an ultrasonic image and an execution procedure processing method of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

  In an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, when an operator such as a doctor or a clinical laboratory technician interprets an ultrasound image, the ultrasound image may be taken from various angles with respect to a site such as an abdominal echo.

  For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a method for performing ultrasonic image capturing. Patent Document 1 includes a step of creating and storing an execution procedure of ultrasonic image capturing (referred to as a “workflow template” in the publication of Patent Document 1), and an individual procedure of performing an ultrasonic image capturing procedure. A method for performing imaging of ultrasound images, the step of writing the imaging conditions (referred to as "activity" in the publication of Patent Document 1) and the step of performing imaging according to the imaging conditions according to the procedure for performing imaging of ultrasound images Is disclosed.

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  However, in the above background art, a technical problem relating to a method for simply confirming to which process the execution procedure of taking an ultrasound image has progressed has not been solved.

  The objective of this invention is providing the execution procedure processing method of the ultrasonic diagnosing device which can confirm the progress of the execution procedure of imaging | photography of an ultrasonic image, and an ultrasonic diagnosing device.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adds progress information to the execution procedure of imaging an ultrasonic image.

  Specifically, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention transmits an ultrasonic wave by driving an ultrasonic probe that contacts an examinee and transmits and receives ultrasonic waves to the subject. An ultrasonic transmission / reception unit that performs signal processing on a reception signal received by the ultrasonic probe, an ultrasonic image configuration unit that forms an ultrasonic image of the subject from the reception signal that has been subjected to signal processing by the ultrasonic transmission / reception unit, An ultrasonic controller comprising: a control unit that controls the sound wave transmission / reception unit and the ultrasonic image configuration unit; an operation unit that an operator inputs control parameters for controlling the control unit; and a display unit that displays the configured ultrasonic image. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, wherein the control unit stores an execution procedure storage unit that stores a preset execution procedure, an execution procedure setting unit that reads and sets an execution procedure stored in the execution procedure storage unit, and an execution procedure Add the progress status of the task to the execution procedure as progress information And execution procedure processing control unit which performs management, characterized by comprising a.

  Further, the execution procedure processing method of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention includes an ultrasonic image including a function of displaying an ultrasonic image in which an ultrasonic image forming unit forms an ultrasonic image of a subject and a display unit is formed. An execution procedure processing method for a diagnostic device, wherein an execution procedure storage unit stores a preset execution procedure, an execution procedure setting unit reads and sets the execution procedure stored in the execution procedure storage unit, and The progress state is added to the execution procedure as progress degree information.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention has an effect that it is possible to provide an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus execution procedure processing method capable of confirming the degree of progress of an ultrasonic image capturing execution procedure.

1 is a block diagram of a system configuration of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a screen 600 of the display unit 70 according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a screen 800 of the display unit 70 according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a screen 1000 of the display unit 70 according to the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a screen 1200 of the display unit 70 according to the fourth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a screen 1400 of the display unit 70 according to the fifth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a screen 1600 of a display unit 70 according to a sixth embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the sixth embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Example 1 shows an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that displays an execution state of imaging of an ultrasonic image.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system configuration of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the first embodiment.

  The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe 10 that contacts the subject 7 and transmits / receives ultrasonic waves to / from the subject 7, and drives the ultrasonic probe 10 to transmit ultrasonic waves and to detect ultrasonic waves. An ultrasonic transmission / reception unit 20 that performs signal processing on a reception signal received by the tentacle 10, and an ultrasonic image configuration unit 30 that forms an ultrasonic image of the subject 7 from the reception signal that has been signal-processed by the ultrasonic transmission / reception unit 20. A main unit such as a CPU for controlling the ultrasonic image composed of the ultrasonic image composing unit 30 and a CPU for controlling the ultrasonic transmitting / receiving unit 20, the ultrasonic image composing unit 30, the storage unit 40, and the external storage unit 80. Consists of a control unit 60, an operation unit 50 for the operator 6 to input control parameters for controlling the main control unit 60, and a display unit 70 for displaying the configured ultrasonic image, and further images an ultrasonic image Execution procedure processing unit 2 that executes the imaging conditions for, and personal information and ultrasonic images of the subject 7 And an external storage unit 80 for storing the broadcast as a separate storage means of the storage unit 40.

  Here, the imaging conditions are conditions necessary for imaging an ultrasonic image together with conditions of a transmission signal supplied to a body mark, a probe mark, and an ultrasonic probe.

  The shooting execution information is information on the degree of progress of shooting execution in which an ultrasonic image has not been shot, is being shot, and has been shot.

  The execution procedure is a shooting procedure executed by a combination of at least one shooting condition.

  The ultrasonic probe 10 has a transducer element that transmits ultrasonic waves into the body of the subject 7 and receives a reflected signal from the body of the subject 7, and the transducer elements are arranged in a plurality of channels. Each channel is formed of a semiconductor element called a piezoelectric element or cMUT.

  In addition, the storage unit 40 stores parameters associated with each ultrasound image in addition to the ultrasound image, for example, information such as imaging conditions, in association with each other.

  The operation unit 50 is an input device including an operation panel, and may include an operation device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a touch screen, and a remote controller separately on the operation panel.

  The display unit 70 is a variety of displays such as CRT, liquid crystal, plasma, or organic EL.

  The external storage unit 80 stores information such as personal information and ultrasonic images of the subject 7 separately from the storage unit 40, such as a DVD-RW drive, a hard disk, and an SD card.

  Next, the execution procedure processing unit 2 will be specifically described.

  The execution procedure processing unit 2 includes an execution procedure storage unit 202 that stores a preset execution procedure, an execution procedure setting unit 203 that reads and sets the execution procedure stored in the execution procedure storage unit 202, and an execution procedure An execution procedure process control unit 201 that performs a process of adding the progress status to the execution procedure as progress information and has the function of a coprocessor of the main control unit 60 is provided.

  The execution procedure storage unit 202 stores a preset execution procedure, and stores the execution procedure registration process for acquiring an ultrasound image for each imaging condition.

  In addition, the execution procedure processing unit 2 sets whether or not to display the execution mark indicating execution in the execution procedure read and set by the execution procedure setting unit 203 or not to display the execution mark. The processing display setting unit 204 and an execution information generation unit 205 that adds an executed mark to the execution procedure when the display on the display unit 70 is set by the processing / unprocessed display setting unit 204. The setting contents of the processing / unprocessed display setting unit 204 are stored in the processing execution status storage unit 206.

  The execution procedure processing control unit 201 controls other components other than the execution procedure processing unit 2 itself.

  The execution procedure storage unit 202 receives a registration process of an imaging execution procedure for acquiring an ultrasound image, and stores an imaging execution procedure for acquiring each registered ultrasound image for each imaging condition.

  The execution procedure setting unit 203 reads an arbitrary execution procedure from the imaging execution procedure for acquiring the ultrasound image stored in the execution procedure storage unit 202, and performs screen display setting and the like for the read execution procedure.

  The processing / unprocessed display setting unit 204 displays an executed mark indicating execution in each executed imaging condition constituting a series of imaging execution procedures for acquiring an executed ultrasound image, or Sets whether to hide the executed mark.

  When the processed / unprocessed display setting unit 204 displays the executed mark, the execution information generating unit 205 adds the executed mark to the imaging condition.

  The processing execution status storage unit 206 stores executed information regarding the executed shooting conditions.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the screen 600 of the display unit 70 according to the first embodiment.

  The screen 600 includes an ID display area 601, image display areas 602a to 602c, and a command display area 603.

  The ID display area 601 is a display area that indicates the examinee ID, the name of the examinee, and the name of the hospital. For example, the patient ID “1234567890”, the patient name “HITACHI TARO”, and the hospital name “HITACHI HOSP.” Are displayed.

  The image display area includes a display area 602a for displaying the imaging conditions of the ultrasonic image, a display area 602b for displaying the ultrasonic image, and a display area 602c for displaying the reference image.

  Note that the image display areas 602a to 602c are merely examples, and only the display area 602b for displaying an ultrasonic image may be used.

The command display area 603 is a display area for displaying information on command groups such as shooting conditions and command execution status.
In the command display area 603, shooting conditions 603a to 603e are displayed.

  Abdomen1 indicating the position and angle of the imaging condition is displayed in the imaging condition 603a. Similarly, Abdomen2, Abdomen3, Abdomen4, and Abdomen5 are displayed in each of the imaging conditions 603b to 603e.

  In the shooting conditions 603a to 603c, check marks (603ac, 603bc, 603cc) for which shooting conditions have been executed are displayed. Here, a check mark is displayed in the state after execution (executed display), but the state before execution (unexecuted display), the state being executed (execution display), and the state after execution (executed display) A check mark is displayed in advance, and the check mark blinks in the running state (execution display), and the state after execution may be to change the hue of the check mark, change the shade, or change the size. . In addition, the display mode of the check mark may be changed according to the progress of the shooting condition.

  Note that the display mode may be changed so that it is automatically updated as the shooting conditions progress.

  In the shooting condition 603d, a body mark is highlighted to indicate a state (execution display) being executed.

  In the shooting condition 603e, a body mark (here, a mark to be shot) is displayed as it is to indicate an unexecuted state (unexecuted display).

  In the photographing conditions 603a to 603e, step numbers in the processing order are displayed using numerals.

  Next, an operation example of the first embodiment will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

  The operator uses the execution procedure setting unit 203 via the execution procedure processing control unit 201 to execute an execution procedure desired to be executed from an imaging execution procedure for acquiring an ultrasound image stored in the execution procedure storage unit 202. Select and set (S101).

  Next, the execution procedure processing control unit 201 determines the processing state of each shooting condition regarding the selected execution procedure. Here, in the determination of the processing state, the operator inputs the timing after completion for each photographing condition. For example, when pressing the freeze switch that switches between the live state and the freeze state of the ultrasound image, when the operator presses the command switch for shooting end, or when the switch is set to a shooting condition that is different from the shooting condition that the operator is currently shooting. This is based on the timing of pressing.

  Specifically, an end flag is provided in the process (program) for each photographing condition based on the above timing. The end flag is set to be changed from “0” indicating that the photographing condition processing is not completed to “1” indicating that the photographing condition processing is completed. The execution procedure processing control unit 201 reads “1” and determines the end of the imaging condition (S102).

  Next, the execution procedure processing control unit 201 generates an execution state, for example, a check (executed information) such as 603ac, 603bc, and 603cc in FIG. 2 or a highlighted display (in-execution information) such as 603d (S103). ).

  Next, the execution procedure processing control unit 201 delivers the execution state and shooting conditions to the main control unit 60 and displays them in the shooting conditions (603a to 603e) of the command display area 603 of the display unit 70 (screen 600) (S104). ).

  In the first embodiment, as described above, since the executed check mark is displayed in the imaging conditions (603a to 603e), the progress information is added to the execution procedure. The situation can be confirmed.

  In the first embodiment, the state before execution (unexecuted display), the state being executed (execution display), and the state after execution (execution completed display) are displayed, so execution of imaging of an ultrasonic image is executed. There is a unique effect that it is easy to grasp the progress of the entire procedure.

  The second embodiment is an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that displays the execution status of imaging of an ultrasonic image, and changes the display mode of imaging conditions depending on the execution status of imaging.

  In the second embodiment, the same hardware and functions as those in the first embodiment are used, and the software also uses the same steps. Therefore, only different portions will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the screen 800 of the display unit 70 according to the second embodiment.

  Similar to the screen 600 of the first embodiment, the screen 800 includes an ID display area 801, image display areas 802a to 802c, and a command display area 803.

  The ID display area 801 is a display area that indicates the examinee ID, the name of the examinee, and the name of the hospital, like the ID display area 601 of the first embodiment.

  Similar to the image display area of the first embodiment, the image display area includes a display area 802a for displaying the imaging conditions of the ultrasonic image, a display area 802b for displaying the ultrasonic image, and a display area 802c for displaying the reference image. Consists of

The command display area 803 is a display area for displaying information on command groups such as shooting conditions and command execution status, as in the command display area of the first embodiment.
In the command display area 803, shooting conditions 803a to 803e are displayed.

  In the imaging condition 803a, Abdomen1 indicating the position / angle of the imaging condition is displayed as in the first embodiment, and similarly, Abdomen2, Abdomen3, Abdomen4, and Abdomen5 are displayed in each of the imaging conditions 803b to 803e. Yes.

  In each of the imaging conditions 803a to 803c, the body marks of Abdomen1, Abdomen2, and Abdomen3 are erased and only characters are displayed in order to indicate the executed imaging conditions (executed display).

  Since the shooting condition 803d and the shooting condition 803e indicate a running state (execution display) or an unexecuted state (unexecuted display), both body marks and characters are displayed. Further, the shooting conditions 803d and the shooting conditions 803e are shown larger than the shooting conditions 803a to 803c for characters only.

Next, an operation example of the second embodiment will be described using the flowchart of FIG.
Since S101 and S102 are the same processing as in the first embodiment, the description in this embodiment will be omitted.
Next, the execution procedure processing control unit 201 generates an executed state, for example, only characters (executed information) such as 803a, 803b, and 803cc in FIG. 4 (S203).

  Next, the execution procedure processing control unit 201 delivers the execution state and shooting conditions to the main control unit 60 and displays them in the shooting conditions (803a to 803e) of the command display area 803 of the display unit 70 (screen 800) ( S204).

  In the second embodiment, as described above, the progress information is added to the execution procedure by displaying only the characters of the imaging conditions (803a to 803e) that have been executed. You can check the progress of the image capture execution procedure. In the second embodiment, only executed information and unexecuted information are displayed. As in the first embodiment, the information is one less than three pieces of information, executed information, in-execution completed information, and unexecuted information. Compared to 1, there is a unique effect that the storage capacity of programs and parameters can be reduced.

  Embodiment 3 is an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that displays the execution status of ultrasonic image capturing, and shows a notice of the end of execution of imaging.

  In the third embodiment, the same hardware and functions as in the first embodiment are used, and the software also uses the same steps, so only the differences will be described.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the screen 1000 of the display unit 70 according to the third embodiment.
Similar to the screen 600 of the first embodiment, the screen 1000 includes an ID display area 1001, image display areas 1002a to 1002c, and a command display area 1003.

  Similar to the ID display area 601 of the first embodiment, the ID display area 1001 is a display area that indicates the examinee ID, the name of the examinee, and the name of the hospital.

  Similar to the image display area of the first embodiment, the image display area includes a display area 1002a for displaying the imaging conditions of the ultrasonic image, a display area 1002b for displaying the ultrasonic image, and a display area 1002c for displaying the reference image. Consists of

  Similar to the command display area of the first embodiment, the command display area 1003 is a display area that displays information about command groups such as shooting conditions and command execution status.

  In the command display area 1003, shooting conditions 1003a to 1003e are displayed.

  As in the first embodiment, Abdomen1 indicating the position and angle of the imaging condition is displayed in the imaging condition 1003a. Similarly, Abdomen2, Abdomen3, Abdomen4, and Abdomen5 are displayed in each of the imaging conditions 1003b to 1003e. Yes.

  The photographing conditions 1003a and 1003b indicate the executed state. The shooting condition 1003c is currently being executed and indicates end notice information. An ultrasonic image photographed under the photographing condition 1003c is displayed in the display area 1002b. The operator visually confirms whether or not the photographed ultrasonic image is appropriate. For example, when the operator presses the freeze switch to switch from live to freeze, for example, the transition from the end notice state to the end state is made. The transition from the end notice state to the end state may be performed at other timing such as when switching from freeze to live or when recording an image. As the display mode of the end notice state, for example, the shooting condition 1003c may blink or the hue of the shooting condition 1003c may change.

Next, an operation example of the third embodiment will be described using the flowchart of FIG.
Since S101 and S102 are the same processing as in the first embodiment, the description in this embodiment will be omitted.

  Next, the execution procedure processing control unit 201 generates shooting execution end notice information, for example, 1003c (execution end notice information) in FIG. 6 (S303).

  Next, the execution procedure processing control unit 201 delivers the shooting execution end notice information to the main control unit 60 and displays it in the shooting conditions (1003a to 1003e) of the command display area 1003 of the display unit 70 (screen 1000) (S304). .

  In Example 3, as described above, the shooting execution end notice information is displayed in the shooting conditions (1003c) of the shooting conditions (1003a to 1003e), so the progress information is added to the execution procedure. It is possible to check the progress of the procedure for performing the sound image capturing.

  Further, in the third embodiment, compared with the end information in the first and second embodiments, there is a waiting time for the end notice, so that there is a specific effect that the operator has time for preparation for the next execution procedure. . In addition, compared with the end information of the first and second embodiments, the transition to the end state is made at the timing of freeze switch or image recording, so that there is a specific effect that the degree of progress can be grasped more accurately.

  Example 4 shows an example in which an ultrasound image corresponding to a selected imaging condition is reproduced and displayed when an operator selects the completed imaging condition in the procedure for performing imaging of an ultrasonic image. .

  In the fourth embodiment, the same hardware and functions as those in the first embodiment are used, and the software also uses the same steps. Therefore, only different portions will be described.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the screen 1200 of the display unit 70 according to the fourth embodiment.
Similar to the screen 600 of the first embodiment, the screen 1200 includes an ID display area 1201, image display areas 1202a to 1202c, and a command display area 1203.

  The ID display area 1201 is a display area that shows the examinee ID, the name of the examinee, and the name of the hospital, like the ID display area 601 of the first embodiment.

  Similar to the image display area of the first embodiment, the image display area includes a display area 1202a for displaying the imaging conditions of the ultrasonic image, a display area 1202b for displaying the ultrasonic image, and a display area 1202c for displaying the reference image. Consists of

  Similar to the command display area of the first embodiment, the command display area 1203 is a display area that displays information on command groups such as shooting conditions and command execution status.

  In the command display area 1203, shooting conditions 1203a to 1203e are displayed.

  As in the first embodiment, Abdomen1 indicating the position and angle of the imaging condition is displayed in the imaging condition 1203a. Similarly, Abdomen2, Abdomen3, Abdomen4, and Abdomen5 are displayed in each of the imaging conditions 1203b to 1203e. Yes.

  The shooting conditions 1203a and 1203b indicate the executed state. The mark indicating that the execution has been completed is displayed with only the characters by deleting the body mark as compared with the unexecuted shooting conditions 1203d and 1203e, and the executed shooting condition is displayed smaller than the unexecuted shooting conditions. The imaging condition 1203c indicates a state that has been executed and an ultrasound image corresponding to the imaging condition is reproduced and displayed by the operator's selection. Compared to the already executed shooting conditions 1203a to 1203b, the body mark is displayed larger. Select the shooting condition 1203c again, or retake an ultrasound image by freeze switch and image recording operation, etc., to return to the completed state similar to the shooting conditions 1203a to 1203b, and to proceed to the shooting conditions after 1203c Is possible. In addition, shooting conditions 1203d and 1203e are unexecuted shooting conditions, and a body mark or the like is displayed larger than the executed shooting conditions.

Next, an operation example of the fourth embodiment will be described using the flowchart of FIG.
Since S101 and S102 are the same processing as in the first embodiment, the description in this embodiment will be omitted.

  Next, the execution procedure processing control unit 201 generates shooting execution end information, for example, 1203a, 1203b, and 1203c (executed information) in FIG. 8 (S403).

  Next, the execution procedure processing control unit 201 delivers the generated shooting execution end information to the main control unit 60 and displays it in the command display area 1203 of the display unit 70 (screen 1200) (S404).

  Next, the operator designates execution of photographing among the photographing conditions completed in the procedure for photographing ultrasonic images, and displays an ultrasonic image corresponding to the photographing conditions at the designated time (S405).

  Next, the execution procedure processing control unit 201 hands over to the main control unit 60 information on imaging conditions for reading out an ultrasound image corresponding to the imaging conditions specified in S405. The main control unit 60 reads the ultrasonic image 1202b corresponding to the imaging condition from the storage unit 40, and displays the read ultrasonic image 1202b in the image display area 1202 of the screen 1200 of the display unit 70 (S406).

  In the fourth embodiment, as described above, since only the characters that have been executed among the imaging conditions (1203a to 1203e) are displayed, the progress information is added to the execution procedure. You can check the progress of the shooting procedure.

  Further, in the fourth embodiment, there is a specific effect that the operator can specify the shooting condition and the operator can check whether or not the image of the specified shooting condition can be properly shot during the screening examination. In addition, when it is necessary to re-photograph in order to obtain an appropriate ultrasound image, it can be retaken immediately on the spot, avoiding the situation of re-examination at another date and time. There is a merit that the burden of can be minimized.

  Example 5 shows an example in which a log file is generated for a history of imaging conditions in the procedure for performing imaging of ultrasound images.

  In the fifth embodiment, the same hardware and functions as in the first embodiment are used, and the software also uses the same steps. Therefore, only different portions will be described.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the screen 1400 of the display unit 70 according to the fifth embodiment.
Similar to the screen 600 of the first embodiment, the screen 1400 includes an ID display area 1401, image display areas 1402a to 1402d, and a command display area 1403.

  Similar to the ID display area 601 of the first embodiment, the ID display area 1401 is a display area that indicates the examinee ID, the name of the examinee, and the name of the hospital.

  Similar to the image display area of the first embodiment, the image display area includes a display area 1402a for displaying the imaging conditions of the ultrasonic image, a display area 1402b for displaying the ultrasonic image, and a display area 1402c for displaying the reference image. A display area 1402d for displaying log files.

  The log file is displayed in the log file display area 1402d. The log file is created so that the main control unit 60 records a history of computer applications, operating system processing contents, warnings, and the like related to the execution procedure one by one so that it can be referred to when a failure occurs.

Similar to the command display area of the first embodiment, the command display area 1403 is a display area for displaying information on command groups such as shooting conditions and command execution status.
In the command display area 1403, shooting conditions 1403a to 1403e are displayed.

  As in the first embodiment, Abdomen1 indicating the position and angle of the imaging condition is displayed in the imaging condition 1403a. Similarly, Abdomen2, Abdomen3, Abdomen4, and Abdomen5 are displayed in each of the imaging conditions 1403b to 1403e. Yes.

  The photographing conditions 1403a, 1403b, and 1403c indicate the executed state. Compared to the unexecuted shooting condition 1403d and shooting condition 1403e, the mark indicating that execution has been completed will be displayed with only the characters by deleting the body mark, and the executed shooting condition will be displayed smaller than the unexecuted shooting condition. The In addition, the shooting conditions 1403d and 1403e are unexecuted shooting conditions, and the body mark and the like are displayed larger than the executed shooting conditions.

Next, an operation example of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
Since S101 and S102 are the same processing as in the first embodiment, the description in this embodiment will be omitted.

  Next, the execution procedure processing control unit 201 generates shooting execution end information, for example, 1403a, 1403b, and 1403c (executed information) in FIG. 10 (S503).

  Next, the execution procedure process control unit 201 delivers the executed information to the main control unit 60 and displays it in the command display area 1403 of the display unit 70 (screen 1400) (S504).

  Next, the operator sets the log file display to the main control unit 60 via the operation unit 50 (S505).

  Next, the main control unit 60 displays the log file in the log file display area 1402d (S506).

  In the fifth embodiment, as described above, since only the characters that have been executed among the imaging conditions (1403a to 1403e) are displayed, the progress information is added to the execution procedure. You can check the progress of the shooting procedure.

  Further, the fifth embodiment has a specific effect that the operator can confirm whether or not the progress of the photographing condition is appropriate by displaying the log file.

  Example 6 shows an example in which a diagnostic report for an image obtained by routine inspection based on imaging conditions in the procedure for performing imaging of ultrasound images is generated.

  In the sixth embodiment, the same hardware and functions as in the first embodiment are used, and the software also uses the same steps, so only the differences will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the screen 1600 of the display unit 70 according to the sixth embodiment.

  The screen 1600 includes an ID display area 1601, image display areas 1602a to 1602d, and a command display area 1603, like the screen 600 of the first embodiment.

  Similar to the ID display area 601 of the first embodiment, the ID display area 1601 is a display area that indicates the examinee ID, the name of the examinee, and the name of the hospital.

  Similar to the image display area of the first embodiment, the image display area includes a display area 1602a for displaying the imaging conditions of the ultrasonic image, a display area 1602b for displaying the ultrasonic image, and a display area 1602c for displaying the reference image. A display area 1602d for displaying a diagnostic report.

  The diagnostic report is displayed in the diagnostic report display area 1602d. In the diagnosis report, the main control unit 60 displays an ultrasonic image on the screen 1600, and the operator determines normality or abnormality from the displayed ultrasonic image from features such as shape and tumor, and the determined ultrasonic image is normal or abnormal. Created to document anomalies as diagnostic reports. The documented diagnosis report is stored in the storage unit 40 or the external storage unit 80. The operator of Example 6 is assumed to be a doctor.

  Similar to the command display area of the first embodiment, the command display area 1603 is a display area that displays information about command groups such as shooting conditions and command execution status.

  In the command display area 1603, shooting conditions 1603a to 1603e are displayed.

  As in the first embodiment, Abdomen1 indicating the position and angle of the imaging condition is displayed in the imaging condition 1603a. Similarly, Abdomen2, Abdomen3, Abdomen4, and Abdomen5 are displayed in each of the imaging conditions 1603b to 1603e. Yes.

  The shooting conditions 1603a, 1603b, and 1603c indicate the executed state. Compared to the unexecuted shooting condition 1603d and shooting condition 1603e, the mark indicating that execution has been completed is displayed in characters only with the body mark deleted, and the executed shooting condition is displayed smaller than the unexecuted shooting condition. The In addition, shooting conditions 1603d and 1603e are unexecuted shooting conditions.

  Next, an operation example of the sixth embodiment will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

  Since S101 and S102 are the same processing as in the first embodiment, the description in this embodiment will be omitted.

  Next, the execution procedure processing control unit 201 generates shooting execution end information, for example, 1403a, 1403b, and 1403c (executed information) in FIG. 10 (S603).

  Next, the execution procedure process control unit 201 hands over to the main control unit 60 and displays it in the command display area 1403 of the display unit 70 (screen 1400) (S604).

  Next, the operator determines the normality or abnormality of the ultrasonic image captured and displayed via the operation unit 50 from the features such as shape and tumor, and documents the normality or abnormality of the determined ultrasonic image as a diagnostic report. The documented diagnosis report is sent to the main control unit 60 (S605).

  Next, the main control unit 60 displays a diagnostic report in the diagnostic report display area 1602d (S606).

  In the sixth embodiment, as described above, since only the characters that have been executed among the imaging conditions (1603a to 1603e) are displayed, the progress information is added to the execution procedure. You can check the progress of the shooting procedure.

  In addition, the sixth embodiment has a unique effect of providing a user interface that allows the operator to quickly perform a simple image diagnosis for each imaging condition by displaying a diagnosis report.

  Moreover, although several suitable Examples, such as an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus concerning this invention, were described with reference to drawings, this invention is not limited to this example. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be conceived within the scope of the technical idea disclosed in the present application, and these naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.

  10 ultrasonic probe, 20 ultrasonic transmission / reception unit, 30 ultrasonic image configuration unit, 50 operation unit, 60 main control unit, 70 display unit, 201 execution procedure processing control unit, 202 execution procedure storage unit, 203 execution procedure setting Part

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An ultrasonic probe that contacts the subject and transmits / receives ultrasonic waves to / from the subject, and transmits the ultrasonic wave by driving the ultrasonic probe and processes the received signal received by the ultrasonic probe An ultrasonic transmission / reception unit, an ultrasonic image configuration unit that configures an ultrasonic image of the subject from a reception signal that has been subjected to signal processing by the ultrasonic transmission / reception unit, and a control that controls the ultrasonic transmission / reception unit and the ultrasonic image configuration unit An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising: a display unit configured to display a configured ultrasonic image; and an operation unit that inputs a control parameter for an operator to control the control unit;
The control unit includes an execution procedure storage unit that stores a preset execution procedure, an execution procedure setting unit that reads and sets an execution procedure stored in the execution procedure storage unit, and a progress information on the progress of the execution procedure An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising: an execution procedure processing control unit that performs processing to be added to the execution procedure.   2. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the progress information is displayed in a different manner depending on a progress status of the execution procedure.   2. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the progress information is a progress mark indicating that the execution procedure has been executed.   2. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the progress information changes a hue assigned to the execution procedure that has been executed by a hue of an execution procedure that has not been executed.   2. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the execution procedure includes character information and graphic information, and the progress information is formed only by the character information of the execution procedure.   2. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the progress information is execution advance notice information of the execution procedure in which execution is notified. A storage unit that stores the execution procedure and the ultrasonic image in association with each other;
The operation unit inputs an execution procedure of the ultrasonic image stored in the storage unit,
2. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit reads an ultrasonic image corresponding to the input execution procedure from the storage unit, and displays the read ultrasonic image on the display unit.   The control unit generates a log file that records a history of computer applications related to the execution procedure, operating system processing contents, warnings, and the like, and displays the generated log file on the display unit. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus as described. The operation unit inputs a diagnostic report related to an ultrasound image,
2. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays the diagnostic report on the display unit. The ultrasonic image construction unit constitutes an ultrasonic image of a subject, and the execution procedure processing method of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a function of displaying the ultrasonic image in which the display unit is constructed,
The execution procedure storage unit stores the preset execution procedure, the execution procedure setting unit reads and sets the execution procedure stored in the execution procedure storage unit, and the progress status of the execution procedure is added to the execution procedure as progress information. An execution procedure processing method for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. The ultrasonic probe contacts the subject and transmits and receives ultrasonic waves to the subject, and the ultrasonic transmission / reception unit drives the ultrasonic probe to transmit ultrasonic waves and the ultrasonic probe receives them. A signal processing step for performing signal processing on the received signal, an ultrasonic image forming step for forming an ultrasonic image of the subject from the received signal that has been subjected to signal processing by the ultrasonic transmitting / receiving unit, and a control unit A control step for controlling the sound wave transmitting / receiving unit and the ultrasound image forming unit, an input step for the operator to input control parameters for the operation unit to control the control unit, and a display step for displaying the ultrasound image in which the display unit is configured When,
The control step includes a step in which an execution procedure storage unit stores a preset execution procedure, a step in which an execution procedure setting unit reads and sets an execution procedure stored in the execution procedure storage unit, and an execution procedure processing control unit 11. The execution procedure processing method for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 10, further comprising: a process of adding a progress status of the execution procedure to the execution procedure as progress information. The storage unit further includes a storage step of storing the execution procedure and the ultrasound image in association with each other,
In the control step, the operation unit inputs an execution procedure of an ultrasound image stored in a storage unit,
12. The execution procedure of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the control unit reads an ultrasonic image corresponding to the input execution procedure from the storage unit, and displays the read ultrasonic image on the display unit. Processing method.   In the control step, the control unit generates a log file that records a history of computer applications, operating system processing contents, warnings, and the like related to the execution procedure, and displays the generated log file on the display unit 12. An execution procedure processing method for the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 11.   12. The execution procedure processing method of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the control step inputs a diagnostic report regarding the ultrasonic image by the operation unit, and the control unit displays the diagnostic report on the display unit.

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