JP2001095748A - Connection equipment identification system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible to easily confirm wiring by identifying on the side of the equipment which equipment is connected with which terminal with which cable or cord. SOLUTION: A system controller 100, endoscope camera equipment 110a and light source equipment 111a are connected with a communication terminal 1 for connection identification in addition to a conventional control terminal by means of a control cable 2, while the system controller 100 and the endoscope camera equipment 110a are connected with the communication terminal 1 for connection identification in addition to a conventional image terminal by means of an image cable 3. Moreover the endoscope camera equipment 110a and the light source equipment 111a are connected with the communication terminal 1 for connection identification in addition to a conventional light control terminal by means of a light control cable 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a connection device identification system, and more particularly, to a connection device identification system having a feature of identifying a plurality of devices and confirming a connection state.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a general endoscope system, an endoscope for observation, a camera head connected to the endoscope, an endoscope camera device for processing an image signal photographed by the camera head, a subject, A light source device that supplies illumination light to a monitor, a monitor that displays an image of a subject, an insufflation device that is used to inflate the abdominal cavity, a high-frequency cautery device that is a processing device for performing a procedure and that cuts or coagulates a living tissue Electric scalpel)
The endoscope is inserted into the subject, the illumination light from the light source device is applied to the subject, the endoscope obtains an optical image of the subject, and the image of the subject image taken by the camera head Various treatments are performed while observing a treatment target portion which is processed by processing the signal with an endoscope camera device and projected on a monitor. Various medical devices are connected to each other by a plurality of cables / cords, etc., and function. Since there are a plurality of cables / cords of the same type, the connection between these cables / cords and the medical device is complicated. It has become.

For this reason, for example, in the medical system disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. Hei 11-055764 filed by the present applicant, the number of terminals of the medical device can be reduced by connecting all the medical devices with the digital interface IEEE1394. Medical systems have been used that have reduced connection and simplified connections.

In connection with an audio device or the like, as a known prior art, a method such as color coding of a cable or a terminal portion of the device or color coding of a cable / cord itself to indicate a connection portion is employed.

[0005]

However, in the conventional system, all connections must be made digitally, and if an analog connection is made in a part of the system, it is difficult for the device to recognize the connection in that part. Especially, when connecting multiple devices with cables / cords by analog connection, even if you make the wrong wiring, you can connect them one by one on the spot while looking at the manual of the wiring diagram to find out where the wrong connection was made There is a problem that it is necessary to confirm.

In addition, in particular, when there are a plurality of devices and cables / cords of the same type, there is another problem that it is difficult to identify which device is connected to which terminal by which cable / cord once connection is made.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to identify on a device side which device is connected to which terminal by which cable / cord, and to easily confirm the wiring state. An object of the present invention is to provide a connection device identification system.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connection device identification system using a plurality of devices, wherein the plurality of devices are identified in the system and the plurality of the plurality of devices are identified. Identification means for identifying a plurality of terminals provided on the plurality of devices to which a cable / cord used for connection between the devices can be connected; and identification when the plurality of terminals are connected to each other using a cable. Connection recognition means for recognizing the connection between the devices based on the identification output of the means and notifying the connection state.

In the connection device identification system according to the first aspect of the present invention, the identification means identifies the plurality of devices in the system, and the plurality of cables / cords used for connection between the plurality of devices can be connected. Identifying the plurality of terminals provided in the device, and when the connection recognition means recognizes the connection between the devices based on the identification output of the identification means when the plurality of terminals are connected using a cable, By notifying the connection status, the device can identify which device is connected to which terminal by which cable / cord, and can easily confirm the wiring status.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connection device identification system which uses a plurality of devices to identify the plurality of devices in the system and to connect the plurality of devices. Identification means for identifying a plurality of terminals provided in the plurality of devices to which a cable / cord to be connected can be connected, and based on an identification output of the identification means when the plurality of terminals are connected using a cable. Connection recognition means for recognizing the connection between the devices and notifying the connection state, and transmission means for transmitting the connection state by the connection recognition means to the outside of the system.

In the connection device identification system according to a second aspect of the present invention, the identification means identifies the plurality of devices in the system and connects the plurality of cables / cords used for connection between the plurality of devices. Identifying the plurality of terminals provided in the device, and when the connection recognition means recognizes the connection between the devices based on the identification output of the identification means when the plurality of terminals are connected using a cable, The connection state is notified, and the transmitting means transmits the connection state by the connection recognizing means to the outside of the system, whereby the apparatus side identifies which apparatus is connected to which terminal by which cable / code, and performs wiring. The status of wiring between devices in the system can be easily confirmed and manufactured and / or sold outside the system without going to the site. Easily it makes it possible to confirm.

[0012]

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

FIGS. 1 to 10 relate to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a view showing an actual use form of each medical device in a medical system which is a connection device identification system, and FIG. FIG. 3 shows the wiring of the system 200 on the left half of the medical system of FIG. 3, and FIG. 3 shows a system controller, an endoscope power camera device, and a light source device extracted from the device shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing wiring, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing wiring when the same light source device of FIG. 3 is replaced with an endoscope camera device, and two identical endoscope camera devices are used, and FIG. 5 is a diagram of FIGS. FIG. 6 is a first flowchart showing a connection identification procedure of the system controller shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 7 is a first flowchart showing a connection identification procedure of the system controller shown in FIG. 2 floaters 8 shows a first flow chart showing a connection identification means of the device other than the system controller of FIG. 1, FIG. 9 is a second flow chart showing a connection identification means of the device other than the system controller of FIG. 1, FIG. 1
0 is an explanatory diagram for explaining transmission between the medical system of FIG. 1 and an external system.

(Configuration) As shown in FIG. 1, an endoscope camera device 110a, a light source device 111a, an electric knife 112,
The insufflation device 113 and the VTR 114 are connected to the system controller 100 as connection recognition means, which is a centralized control means for controlling the entire system, and are provided with an endoscope camera device 110b, a light source device 111b, and an image processing device 115.
Are connected to the relay unit 101. Each device is centrally controlled by a system controller 100 also serving as communication means.

The relay unit 101 includes the relay unit 10
The communication between the endoscope camera device 110b, the light source device 111b, the image processing device 115 and the system controller 100 connected to the system controller 100 via the relay cable 102 is connected.

Each device including the above-mentioned system controller 100 constitutes connection recognition means.

The system controller 100 is operated from a centralized operation panel 103 operated by a nurse or the like in a non-sterile area and a remote controller 104 operated by a surgeon in a sterile area. Data can be selected / displayed.

The centralized operation panel 103 includes a display unit such as a liquid crystal display and a touch sensor integrally provided on the display unit, and displays a status display of each device and operation switches as a setting screen. Along with the display function,
It has an operation function of operating an operation switch by touching a predetermined area of the touch sensor. Of the status displays and operation switches of each device connected to the system controller 100, the intended one is displayed on the screen of the centralized operation panel 103.

Each controlled device connected to the system controller 100 transmits data to the system controller 100 via a communication line. System controller 100
Then, when communication with each device is established, a display related to each device is displayed on the centralized operation panel 103 and operation input on the centralized operation panel 103 is enabled.

Various images including the endoscope camera devices 110a and 110b are displayed on an observation monitor 116 through an image processing device 115.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing wiring of the left half system 200 of the medical system of FIG. The system controller 100 and each medical device (endoscope camera device 110a, light source device 111a, electric scalpel 112, insufflation device 113) are connected by a control cable 120,
Further, the system controller 100 is connected to the endoscope camera device 110a, the VTR 114, and the monitor 116 by a video cable 121. Further, the endoscope camera device 110a and the light source device 111a are directly connected by the light control cable 122 without the intervention of the system controller 100. Nine cables and cords are used in only one system except for the power cord.

FIG. 3 shows the system controller 100, the endoscope camera device 110a, and the light source device 111 of FIG.
a is extracted, and a wiring diagram in a state where a communication terminal 1 is newly provided for each terminal of each device for connection identification as a means for connection identification for medical device connection identification is shown. The system controller 100, the endoscope camera device 110a, and the light source device 111a connect a communication terminal 1 for connection identification by a control cable 2 in addition to the original control terminal.
In addition, the system controller 100 and the endoscope camera device 110a are connected to a communication terminal 1 for connection identification by a video cable 3 in addition to the video terminal of the main body. Further, the endoscope camera device 110a and the light source device 111a
Is connected to a communication terminal 1 for connection identification by a dimming cable 4 in addition to the original dimming terminal.

Each device sets its own device ID to identify itself in the system. The device ID is 6 digits (upper 2 digits: XX, middle 2 digits: YY, lower 2 digits: Z)
Z, total 6 digits: [XX. YY. ZZ]), where the device ID of the endoscope camera device 110a is [10.
02.01], and the device ID of the light source device 111a is [20.
01.01] and the device ID of the system controller is [0
0.01.01]. The specific method of generating and identifying the device ID will be described later.

Further, each device sets a terminal ID for each terminal to identify the terminal. The terminal ID is such that an electric resistance is arranged on a substrate to which each terminal is fixed, and a name terminal is identified by making the electric resistance value of each terminal unique.

In the state of FIG. 3, [apparatus ID: 10.0
2.01 ID6 terminal] and [Device ID: 00.01.0
1 ID13 terminal] is [Device ID: 10.02.01
ID7 terminal] and [Device ID: ID of 00.01.01]
3 terminals] are [ID9 terminal of device ID: 10.02.01] and [ID4 terminal of device ID: 20.01.01]
It is determined that the [device ID: ID1 terminal of 20.01.01] and the [device ID: 00.01.01 ID4 terminal] are connected to each other through the communication terminals 1 so that the connected devices are bidirectional. Identify. The identified wiring state is displayed through the observation monitor 116. For example, the identified connection state is displayed in the form of a wiring diagram as shown in FIG.
Will be displayed.

As described above, the communication terminal 1 for connection identification, the device ID, and the terminal ID are provided separately from the intended terminal, and the devices are connected by the cable. The previous device and terminal can be identified.

Here, a simple electric resistance is used to identify the terminal ID. However, the terminal ID may be a changeable hardware such as a rotary switch or a variable resistor, or may be set on a program to set the communication terminal. It may be software-like that is set through.

FIG. 4 shows an endoscope camera device 1 in which the light source device 111a of FIG. 3 is replaced by an endoscope camera device 110a.
It is a wiring diagram in case two 10a are used. Endoscope camera device 110a and endoscope camera device 110a '
Are exactly the same model.

As in the case of FIG. 3, the device ID is displayed in six digits, and here, the device ID of the endoscope camera device 110a is displayed.
Is [10.0.201], the endoscope camera device 110
It is assumed that the device ID of a 'is set to [10.02.02] and the device ID of the system controller is set to [00.01.01]. The specific method of generating and identifying the device ID will be described later.

In the state of FIG. 4, [Device ID: 10.0
2.01 ID6 terminal] and [Device ID: 00.01.0
1 ID12 terminal] is [Device ID: 10.02.01
ID7 terminal] and [Device ID: ID of 00.01.01]
3 terminals] are [ID6 terminal of device ID: 10.02.02] and [ID12 terminal of device ID: 00.01.01]
However, it is determined that the [device ID: 10.02.02 ID7 terminal] and the [device ID: 00.01.01 ID4 terminal] are connected, respectively. Identify. The identified wiring state is displayed through the observation monitor 116. For example, the identified connection state is displayed in the form of a wiring diagram as shown in FIG.
Will be displayed.

As described above, by providing the communication terminal 1 for connection identification, the device ID, and the terminal ID separately from the original intended terminal and connecting them with the cable, a plurality of identical models exist in the system. Also, the device itself can identify the presence / absence of connection between the devices, and the device and terminal of the connection destination.

FIG. 5 shows the device ID set in FIGS. 3 and 4.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the specific contents of FIG. The device ID has data of six digits in total.

The upper two digits represent the classification of the device. Here, for example, a system device [00], an endoscope camera device [01], a light source device [02], an image processing device [0]
3], electric scalpel [04], ultrasonic treatment device [05], insufflation device [06], ultrasonic observation device [07], VTR [0]
8], video printer [09], photographing device [1
0], image recording device [11], observation monitor [12], centralized operation panel [13], remote controller [14], and so on. Since the classification of these devices does not need to be changed basically if a standard is created, the upper two digits of the device ID are provided with electrical resistance on the substrate of each device, and the electrical resistance value of each device is unique. , The classification of each device is identified.

Next, the middle two digits indicate the model of the classified device. Here, for example, the model of the system device is the system controller [00], the relay unit [01], and the model of the endoscope camera device is 1 CCD camera 1 [00], 3
CCD camera 1 [01], 1 CCD camera 2 [02],
3 CCD camera 2 [03], 1 CCD camera 3 [0
4] 3CCD camera 3 [05], model of light source device is xenon light source 1 [00], halogen light source 1 [01], xenon light source 2 [02], halogen light source 2 [03], ...
Set as follows. The classification here indicates each model. For example, 1 CCD camera 1, 1 CCD camera 2, and 1 CCD camera 3 are positioned as high-grade, middle-grade, low-grade, or the latest model, current model, and old model, respectively. Each shows a different model. Since the classification of these devices does not need to be changed basically if a standard is created, similar to the case of the upper two digits ID,
In the middle two digits of the device ID, an electric resistance is arranged on the substrate of each device, and the classification of each device is identified by making the electric resistance value of each device unique.

Lastly, the lower two digits represent option information. Until the power of the device is turned on and the system recognizes the connection, all option information is default value [01]
Set. The option information is used, for example, to distinguish between two identical models in the system. If there are two 1CCD cameras 1 in the system, the option information of the 1CCD camera 1 whose connection has been confirmed to the system first is [01], and the option information of the 1CCD camera 1 whose connection has been confirmed by the system is [ 0
2]. Since the state of the option information changes depending on the connection of the device, the order of turning on the power, and the like, an ID is generated by software and stored in a random access memory (hereinafter, RAM) in the device until the power of the device is turned off. .

Although a simple electric resistance is used to identify the upper two digits and the middle two digits of the device ID, the device ID may be a changeable hardware such as a rotary switch or a variable resistor. Alternatively, it may be a software type that performs setting operation on a program. Although the storage destination of the lower two digits is RAM, another storage medium such as a hard disk drive, a silicon disk, and a PC card may be used.
May be increased or decreased.

(Operation) FIGS. 6 and 7 are flowcharts showing the connection identification procedure of the system controller 100. 8 and 9 show the system controller 100.
13 is a flowchart showing connection identification means of a device other than the above.

A specific method of generating and identifying the device ID shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, connection identification means of the system controller 100 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, first, in step S1
When the power of the system controller 100 is turned on with
In step S2, a device ID for identifying itself in the system is generated. The device ID is displayed as a six-digit number, and a default ID value is stored in the RAM immediately after the power is normally turned on. Subsequently, steps S3 and S are performed through the communication terminal 1.
In step S4, it is confirmed that the power supply of the connection target device is ON.

When the connection with the device to be connected is confirmed, the upper four digits of the device ID of the device to be connected are acquired by the system controller 100 in step S7. The system controller 100 checks whether there is another identical model in the system based on the upper four digits of the acquired device ID.

That is, if it is confirmed in step S8 that no other identical model exists in the system, the last two digits (hereinafter referred to as option information) of the device ID of the device to be connected are set to 01 in step S9, and the The device ID is stored in the RAM of the device. If there are a plurality of identical models in the system, in steps S10 to S14, there are n-1 (n <100 natural numbers, the same applies hereinafter) models for which connection confirmation with the system controller has been completed up to now. At this time, when the new connection target device is recognized as the same model, n is set in the option information of the device ID of the connection target device,
The device ID is stored in the RAM of the connection target device.

By the above means, the system controller 10
The device IDs of all devices connected to 0 are determined.

Then, the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. 7, and all the wiring states connected to the system controller 100 through the communication terminal 1 are recognized based on the device ID determined in step S21 and the terminal ID unique to the terminal of each device. I do. Next, after the wiring state is recognized in steps S22 to S27, the system controller 100 monitors the wiring change, abnormal wiring, the power supply of the system controller 100, and the configuration of the connection target device.

More specifically, if the wiring is changed during the operation of the system in step S22 and the wiring to the device to be connected is completely cut in step S23, the process returns to step S3 in FIG. 6 and the connection is checked again. . Step S
If there is a wiring abnormality in 24, the wiring abnormality is displayed on the observation monitor 116 and notified by voice in step S25, and the process returns to step S21 to check whether the wiring has been correctly changed. If the wiring is not changed correctly, continue the notification. In step S26, the system controller 100
If the power supply has been turned off, all information is reset, and the process returns to step S1 in FIG. 6 to check the connection again from the beginning. If there is a change in the configuration of the connection target device in step S27, the process returns to step S4 in FIG. 6 to check the connection again for the changed connection target device.

Next, connection identification means for devices other than the system controller 100 (hereinafter referred to as the present device) will be described. FIG.
As shown in step S31, in step S31, the power of the apparatus is first turned off.
If N, a default device ID for identifying itself in the system is generated in step S32. The device ID is displayed as a six-digit number, and a default ID value is stored in the RAM immediately after the power is normally turned on.

Then, through the communication terminal 1, step S3
At 3 and S34, it is confirmed whether or not this apparatus is connected to the system controller. If the device is connected to the system controller 100, the device IDs set by the system controller 100 are acquired, and the
To memorize.

Subsequently, in step S33, the power supply of the connection target device and the connection by the cable / cord are confirmed. Confirmation of power ON of the connection target device in steps S35 to S36,
In steps S37 and S38, the connection by the cable / cord is confirmed.

When the connection with the device to be connected is confirmed, it is confirmed in step S39 whether each device is connected to the system controller 100. If each device is connected to the system controller, the device ID set by the system controller 100 is obtained in step S41. If each device is the system controller 1
If it is not connected to 00, the device ID of the connection target device is obtained in step S40.

Subsequently, in step S42, if the device to be connected is of the same model as this device, the option information of the device ID of the device that first executed this processing is changed to a value different from that of the device to be connected in step S43.

The device IDs of the present device and the device to be connected are determined by the above means, and are stored in the respective RAMs.

Then, the process proceeds to step S51 in FIG. 9, and all the wiring states connected to the system controller 100 through the communication terminal 1 are recognized based on the device ID determined in step S51 and the terminal ID unique to the terminal of each device. I do. Next, after the wiring state is recognized in steps S52 to S57, the system controller 100 monitors the wiring change, abnormal wiring, the power supply of the system controller 100, and the configuration of the connection target device.

More specifically, if the wiring is changed during the operation of the system in step S52 and all the wiring to the device to be connected is disconnected in step S53, the process returns to step S35 in FIG. 8 and the connection is checked again. . If there is a wiring abnormality in step S54, the wiring abnormality is displayed on the observation monitor 116 and notified by voice in step S55, and the process returns to step S51 to check whether the wiring has been changed correctly. If the wiring is not changed correctly, continue the notification. In step S56, the system controller 100
If the power supply has been turned off, all information is reset, and the process returns to step S31 in FIG. 8 to check the connection again from the beginning. If there is a change in the configuration of the connection target device in step S57, the process returns to step S40 in FIG. 8, and the connection confirmation is performed again for the changed connection target device.

In the medical system according to the present embodiment, FIG.
0, a terminal adapter 10 (hereinafter referred to as T) for transmitting data to the system controller 100.
A) is provided, and the TA 10 can be connected to the computer 11 of the manufacturer and / or sales destination by a digital line 12. At this time, the computer 11 of the manufacturer and / or the sales destination is connected to the terminal 13 of the specialized staff.
It is connected to the.

If a wiring error occurs in the system, the current connection state is changed from the TA 10 of the system controller 100 to the manufacturer and / or
Alternatively, it is transmitted to the computer 11 of the sales destination and distributed to the terminal 13 of the professional staff. The professional staff displays an appropriate instruction on the observation monitor 116 through the digital line 12, the TA10, and the system controller 100 and issues the instruction by voice without going to the site where the system is located based on the transmitted information.

In FIG. 10, TA10 is used, but another communication device such as a modem or a network board may be used. The digital line 12 may be another communication line such as a general telephone line, a dedicated digital line, a cable TV, a satellite line, and the like.

Although the present embodiment has been described specifically for medical devices, a system using a plurality of devices other than medical devices may be used.

A storage medium for storing the device ID is a RAM.
Hard disk drive, silicon disk,
Another storage medium such as a PC card may be used.

(Effect) As described above, in the present embodiment, in a system using a plurality of devices, a plurality of devices in the system can be identified through the communication terminal 1 and cables / codes in each device can be connected. Since the system controller 100 recognizes the connection between the devices based on the communication terminal 1 when the terminals of the devices are connected to each other using a cable, and notifies the connection state, Even after a plurality of devices, cables, and cords exist and are once connected by analog wiring, the wiring state between the devices in the system can be easily checked.

By transmitting the connection status to the manufacturing and / or sales destination of the device via the terminal adapter 10, it is possible to follow the wiring diagram and the manual on the spot without having to follow up one by one by the manufacturer. It is possible to easily confirm the wiring state between the devices in the system at the sales destination.

[Appendix] (Appendix 1) In a connection device identification system using a plurality of devices, a cable / code used to identify the plurality of devices in the system and to connect the plurality of devices is used. Identification means for identifying a plurality of terminals provided in the plurality of connectable devices, and connection between the devices based on an identification output of the identification means when the plurality of terminals are connected to each other using a cable; And a connection recognizing means for recognizing the connection state and notifying the connection state.

(Additional Item 2) In a connection device identification system using a plurality of devices, the plurality of devices in the system can be identified and a cable / code used for connection between the plurality of devices can be connected. Identification means for identifying a plurality of terminals provided in the plurality of devices,
Connection recognition means for recognizing a connection state between devices based on an identification output of the identification means and notifying the connection state when the plurality of terminals are connected to each other using a cable; and A connection device identification system, comprising: transmission means for transmitting a status to the outside of the system.

(Additional Item 3) The connection device identification system according to Additional Item 1 or 2, wherein the connection recognizing means notifies the connection state by displaying the connection state on a monitor in the system.

(Additional Item 4) The connection device identification system according to additional item 1 or 2, wherein the connection recognizing means notifies the connection state by outputting it by voice.

(Additional Item 5) The connection device identification system according to additional item 1 or 2, wherein the connection recognizing means determines whether or not rewiring is necessary based on the connection state.

(Additional Item 6) The connection device identification system according to Additional Item 2, wherein the transmission means uses a communication line.

(Additional Item 7) The connection device identification system according to any one of additional items 1 to 6, wherein the plurality of devices are all for medical use.

[0067]

As described above, according to the connection device identification system of the first aspect of the present invention, the identification means identifies a plurality of devices in the system and a cable / code used for connection between the plurality of devices. Identifies a plurality of terminals provided in a plurality of connectable devices, and when the connection recognizing means connects the plurality of terminals using a cable, recognizes connection between the devices based on an identification output of the identifying means. In addition, since the connection status is notified, the device side can identify which device is connected to which terminal by which cable / cord and can easily confirm the wiring status.

According to the connection device identification system of the second aspect of the present invention, the identification means identifies a plurality of devices in the system and connects a plurality of cables / cords used for connection between the plurality of devices. Identifies a plurality of terminals provided in the device, and when the connection recognition means connects the plurality of terminals using a cable, recognizes the connection between the devices based on the identification output of the identification means and notifies the connection state. Since the transmitting means transmits the connection status by the connection recognizing means to the outside of the system, the device side identifies which device is connected to which terminal by which cable / code, and easily confirms the wiring status. This makes it possible to easily confirm the wiring condition between devices in the system at a manufacturing and / or sales destination outside the system without going to the site. There is.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an actual use form of each medical device in a medical system which is a connection device identification system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing wiring of a left half system 200 of the medical system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a wiring in which a system controller, an endoscope power camera device, and a light source device are extracted from the device shown in FIG. 2 and a new communication terminal is provided.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing wiring in a case where two light sources of the same endoscope are used in place of the light source device of FIG. 3 with an endoscope camera;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing specific contents of a device ID set in FIGS. 3 and 4;

FIG. 6 is a first flowchart showing a connection identification procedure of the system controller of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a second flowchart showing a connection identification procedure of the system controller of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a first flowchart showing connection identification means of an apparatus other than the system controller of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a second flowchart showing connection identification means of a device other than the system controller of FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating transmission between the medical system and the external system in FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Communication terminal 2 ... Control cable 3 ... Video cable 4 ... Dimming cable 100 ... System controller 101 ... Relay unit 102 ... Relay cable 103 ... Central operation panel 104 ... Remote controller 105 ... Central display panel 110a, 110b ... Endoscope camera devices 111a, 111b Light source device 112 Electric scalpel 113 Insufflation device 114 VTR 115 Image processing device 116 Observation monitor

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Junichi Onishi 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Inside Olympus Optical Industrial Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Makoto Tsunakawa 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Within Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Norihiko Haruyama, Inventor 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Within Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Satoshi Honma 2-43-2, Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Inside Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Yoshia Hoshino 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Inside Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Kazunori Taniguchi 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo No. Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Takeaki Nakamura 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Olympus Manabu Industrial Co., Ltd. in the F-term (reference) 2H040 BA00 DA00 4C061 AA00 BB00 CC00 DD00 FF07 JJ18 NN07 WW11 YY14

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A connection device identification system using a plurality of devices, wherein said plurality of devices are identified in said system and cables / cords used for connection between said plurality of devices are connectable. Identification means for identifying a plurality of terminals provided in the device, and when the plurality of terminals are connected to each other using a cable, the connection between the devices is recognized based on the identification output of the identification means, and the connection is made. A connection device identification system, comprising: connection recognition means for notifying a state. 2. A connection device identification system using a plurality of devices, wherein said plurality of devices are identified in said system and cables / cords used for connection between said plurality of devices are connectable. Identification means for identifying a plurality of terminals provided on the device, and when the plurality of terminals are connected to each other using a cable, the connection state between the devices is recognized based on the identification output of the identification means, and A connection device identification system comprising: connection recognition means for notifying a connection state; and transmission means for transmitting the connection state by the connection recognition means to the outside of the system.