JP2011078440A - Medical image diagnostic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a medical image diagnostic apparatus by which a reference image can be displayed in variety of display modes and an reference image can be easily displayed again even once erased. <P>SOLUTION: An exclusive display window (W) is formed on a monitor (4) and a medical image taken from a server is displayed on the display window (W) as the reference image. The size/position of the display window (W) is changed according to the instruction of an operator. The data of the reference image is stored and to make the reference image not displayed according to the instruction for not being displayed of the operator. The reference image is made redisplayed reading out the stored data according to the instruction for redisplaying of the operator. The reference image is displayed by enlarging/reducing/rotating the same according to the instruction of the operator. Thereby, convenience can be enhanced and the reference image can be utilized more. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a medical image diagnostic apparatus, and more specifically, a reference image can be displayed in various forms, can be easily redisplayed even after being erased, can improve convenience, and can further utilize the reference image. The present invention relates to a medical image diagnostic apparatus that can be used.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that can capture a medical image stored in a server and display it as a reference image (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-167267 A (FIG. 7)

The display mode of the reference image in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a display mode in which only the reference image is displayed on the screen, a display mode in which the reference image is displayed on a half screen divided into two screens, and about 1/4 of the screen. There were only three types of display modes for displaying a reference image in a small area. Further, if the displayed reference image is erased and displayed again, it is necessary to start again from the first operation (for example, an image selection operation).
However, if the reference image can be displayed in more various display modes, and if the reference image can be easily redisplayed even once it is deleted, the convenience can be improved and the reference image can be used more effectively.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a medical image diagnostic apparatus that can display a reference image in various forms, can be easily redisplayed even after being erased, can improve convenience, and can further utilize the reference image. It is to provide.

In a first aspect, the present invention relates to a reference image acquisition unit that captures a medical image stored in a server as a reference image, and a display that creates on the monitor a display window whose size and position can be changed according to an operator's instruction. Window creation means, reference image display means for displaying the captured reference image in the created display window, and display / non-display switching means for switching display / non-display of the display window according to an operator's instruction. There is provided a medical image diagnostic apparatus characterized by the above.
In the medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the first aspect, the operator can change the size and position of the display window created on the monitor that is always provided in the medical image diagnostic apparatus. In addition, the operator can easily switch between displaying and hiding the display window. Thereby, the reference image can be displayed in various modes, and even after being erased, it can be easily re-displayed, and the convenience can be improved and the reference image can be further utilized.

In a second aspect, the present invention relates to a reference image acquisition unit that captures a medical image stored in a server as a reference image, and a display that creates a display window on the touch panel that can be changed in size and position according to an operator's instruction. Window creation means, reference image display means for displaying the captured reference image in the created display window, and display / non-display switching means for switching display / non-display of the display window according to an operator's instruction. There is provided a medical image diagnostic apparatus characterized by the above.
In the medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the second aspect, when the medical image diagnostic apparatus includes a touch panel, the operator can change the size and position of the display window created on the touch panel. In addition, the operator can easily switch between displaying and hiding the display window. Thereby, the reference image can be displayed in various modes, and even after being erased, it can be easily re-displayed, and the convenience can be improved and the reference image can be further utilized.

In a third aspect, the present invention creates on the external monitor a reference image acquisition unit that captures a medical image stored in a server as a reference image, and a display window whose size and position can be changed by an operator's instruction. Display window creating means, reference image display means for displaying the captured reference image in the created display window, and display / non-display switching means for switching display / non-display of the display window in accordance with an operator's instruction Provided is a medical image diagnostic apparatus characterized by comprising.
In the medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the third aspect, when an external monitor is connected to the medical image diagnostic apparatus, the operator can change the size and position of the display window created on the external monitor. In addition, the operator can easily switch between displaying and hiding the display window. Thereby, the reference image can be displayed in various modes, and even after being erased, it can be easily re-displayed, and the convenience can be improved and the reference image can be further utilized.

In a fourth aspect, the present invention creates on a touch panel or a monitor a reference image acquisition unit that captures a medical image stored in a server as a reference image, and a display window whose size and position can be changed by an operator's instruction. Display window creating means, display device switching means for switching whether to create the display window on the touch panel or on the monitor according to an operator's instruction, and displaying the captured reference image in the created display window There is provided a medical image diagnostic apparatus comprising: a reference image display means for displaying; and a display / non-display switching means for switching display / non-display of the display window according to an instruction from an operator.
In the medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the fourth aspect, when the medical image diagnostic apparatus includes a touch panel, the operator can easily switch between creating the display window on the touch panel or the monitor. Become. Further, the operator can change the size and position of the created display window. In addition, the operator can easily switch between displaying and hiding the display window. Thereby, the reference image can be displayed in various modes, and even after being erased, it can be easily re-displayed, and the convenience can be improved and the reference image can be further utilized.

In a fifth aspect, the present invention provides a reference image acquisition unit that captures a medical image stored in a server as a reference image, and a display window whose size and position can be changed by an operator's instruction. Display window creation means created above, display device switching means for switching whether the display window is created on the touch panel, on the monitor, or on the external monitor, according to an operator's instruction, and A medical image comprising reference image display means for displaying a reference image in the created display window, and display / non-display switching means for switching display / non-display of the display window in accordance with an instruction from an operator. A diagnostic device is provided.
In the medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the fifth aspect, when the medical image diagnostic apparatus includes a touch panel and an external monitor is connected, the display window is created on the touch panel, the monitor, or the external monitor. The operator can easily switch whether to create the above. Further, the operator can change the size and position of the created display window. In addition, the operator can easily switch between displaying and hiding the display window. Thereby, the reference image can be displayed in various modes, and even after being erased, it can be easily re-displayed, and the convenience can be improved and the reference image can be further utilized.

In a sixth aspect, the present invention provides an enlarged display for enlarging / reducing a reference image in the display window according to an operator's instruction in the medical image diagnostic apparatus according to any one of the first to fifth aspects. The present invention provides a medical image diagnostic apparatus characterized by comprising a reduced display means.
In the medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the sixth aspect, the operator can enlarge / reduce the reference image in the display window. Thereby, the reference image can be displayed in various forms, the convenience can be improved, and the reference image can be further utilized.

In a seventh aspect, the present invention provides the medical image diagnostic apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, further comprising a rotation display means for rotating and displaying a reference image in the display window according to an operator's instruction. There is provided a medical image diagnostic apparatus characterized by the above.
In the medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the seventh aspect, the operator can rotate the reference image within the display window. Thereby, the reference image can be displayed in various forms, the convenience can be improved, and the reference image can be further utilized.

In an eighth aspect, the present invention provides the medical image diagnostic apparatus according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein the medical image diagnostic apparatus is an ultrasonic image diagnostic apparatus. Providing equipment.
In the medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the eighth aspect, a reference image can be displayed together with an ultrasonic image.

  According to the medical image diagnostic apparatus of the present invention, the reference image can be displayed in various forms, and can be easily redisplayed even after being erased, thereby improving convenience and further utilizing the reference image.

1 is a perspective view illustrating an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of reference image display processing by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 2. It is an illustration figure of the screen for designating a patient. It is an illustration figure of the screen for designating an image folder. It is an illustration figure of the screen for designating an image. It is a schematic diagram which shows the screen of the touchscreen which displayed the reference image. It is a schematic diagram which shows the screen of the main monitor which displayed the reference image. It is a schematic diagram which shows the screen which concealed the display window produced on the main monitor. It is a schematic diagram which shows the screen which is operating for enlarging and displaying a reference image. It is a schematic diagram which shows the screen which is performing operation for rotating a reference image. It is a schematic diagram which shows the screen which is instruct | indicating to display a reference image on a sub monitor. It is a schematic diagram which shows the screen of the sub monitor which displayed the reference image.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited thereby.

Example 1
FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment.
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 includes a probe 1 for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves, a touch panel 2 and an operator console 3 for an operator to input instructions and data, and a main monitor 4 for displaying an ultrasonic image. It has.
The sub-monitor 5 is externally connected to the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100.
Furthermore, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is connected to a server via a line.

The touch panel 2 incorporates a color liquid crystal panel.
The console 3 includes a keyboard and a trackball.
The main monitor 4 includes a color liquid crystal panel.

2 and 3 are flowcharts showing a procedure of reference image display processing by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100. FIG.
In step C1 of FIG. 2, if the ID of the currently diagnosed patient has been set, the process proceeds to step C2, and if not set, the process proceeds to step C3.

  In Step C2, the patient currently being diagnosed is automatically selected, and the process proceeds to Step C5.

In step C3, patient information of the reference image stored in the server is acquired from the server, and a patient list is displayed on the touch panel 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the patient list includes a patient name, an ID number, sex, age, and the like.
In step C4, the process waits until the operator selects one patient from the patient list. If the operator selects, the process proceeds to step C5.

  In step C5, the image history information of the selected patient is acquired from the server, and a list of image history folders is displayed on the touch panel 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the image history folder is a folder for each modality obtained by obtaining a medical image and the shooting date and time.

In step C6, the process waits until the operator selects one folder from the image history folders. If the operator selects, the process proceeds to step C7.
In step C7, medical image thumbnails stored in the selected folder are acquired from the server, and a list of thumbnails is displayed on the touch panel 2 as shown in FIG.
In step C8, the process waits until the operator selects one thumbnail from the medical image thumbnails. If the operator selects it, the process proceeds to step C9.

  In step C9, if the display window is not being displayed on the touch panel 2, the main monitor 4 or the sub monitor 5, a display window is created on the touch panel 2. If the display window is being displayed on the main monitor 4 or the sub monitor 5, the display window is deleted. A display window is created on the touch panel 2.

In step C10, if the operator instructs the main monitor 4 to move the display window, the process proceeds to step C11. If there is no instruction, the process proceeds to step C12.
In step C11, the display window being displayed on the touch panel 2 or the sub monitor 5 is deleted and a display window is created on the main monitor 4.

In step C12, if the operator instructs the sub monitor 5 to move the display window, the process proceeds to step C13. If there is no instruction, the process proceeds to step C21 in FIG.
In step C13, the display window being displayed on the touch panel 2 or the main monitor 4 is deleted and a display window is created on the sub monitor 5.

In step C21 of FIG. 3, a medical image corresponding to the selected thumbnail is acquired from the server and displayed in full on the display window.
FIG. 7 illustrates a screen in which a medical image is fully displayed in the display window W created on the touch panel 2.
In the display window W, an “enlarge” button, a “reduce” button, a “counterclockwise (turn)” button, a “counterclockwise (turn)” button, a “hide reference image” button, and “display on the main monitor”. Button and a “display on sub monitor” button.

  When the “display on main monitor” button in the display window W of FIG. 7 is clicked, the display window W is displayed on the main monitor 4 as shown in FIG. 8 through steps C10 to C11.

In step C22, it is checked whether a change in the size or position of the display window W has been instructed. If “size / position change” has been instructed, the process proceeds to step C23, and if not, the process proceeds to step C24.
In step C23, the size or position of the display window W is changed. Then, the process returns to Step C21.
Note that the change in the size or position of the display window W is the same as the operation and processing in the Windows system of Microsoft Corporation, for example.

In step C24, it is checked whether an instruction to “hide the reference image” is given. If “hide the reference image” is instructed, the process proceeds to step C25, and if not, the process proceeds to step C28.
In step C25, the reference window data being displayed is saved, the display window W is hidden, and a “display reference image” button is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to Step C26.

  When the “hide reference image” button is clicked in the display window W of FIG. 8, a “redisplay reference image” button is displayed instead of the display window W as shown in FIG.

In step C26, the process waits until an instruction to “redisplay the reference image” is issued. If “display the reference image” is instructed, the process proceeds to step C27.
In step C27, the stored data is read and the display window W is displayed again. Then, the process returns to Step C21.

  When the “redisplay reference image” button is clicked in the display window W of FIG. 9, the display window W is redisplayed as shown in FIG. 10 through steps C26 to C27.

In step C28, it is checked whether “enlargement” or “reduction” of the reference image is instructed. If “enlargement” or “reduction” is instructed, the process proceeds to step C29, and if not, the process proceeds to step C30.
In step C29, the reference image is enlarged or reduced in the display window W. Then, the process proceeds to Step C30.

  When the “enlarge” button is clicked in the display window W of FIG. 10, the reference image is enlarged in the display window W through steps C28 to C29 as shown in FIG.

In step C30, it is checked whether “left turn (turn)” or “right turn (turn)” of the reference image is instructed. If “left turn (turn)” or “right turn (turn)” is instructed, step C30 is executed. The process proceeds to C31, and if not instructed, the process proceeds to Step C40 in FIG.
In step C31, the reference image is rotated in the display window W. Then, the process proceeds to Step C40 in FIG.

  When the “clockwise (turn)” button is clicked in the display window W of FIG. 11, the reference image is rotated to the right in the display window W as shown in FIG. 12 through steps C30 to C31.

  In Step C40 of FIG. 2, if the operator instructs to move the display window W to the touch panel 2, the process proceeds to Step C9, and if there is no instruction, the process proceeds to Step C10.

  When the “display on sub monitor” button is clicked in the display window W of FIG. 12, the display window W is displayed on the sub monitor 5 as shown in FIG. 13 through steps C12 to C13.

  According to the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 of the first embodiment, a medical image acquired by a CT (Computed Tomography) apparatus, an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) apparatus, or the like can be displayed as a reference image in various modes, and can be temporarily hidden. It can be easily re-displayed, and convenience can be improved, and reference images can be used more effectively.

  The medical image diagnostic apparatus of the present invention can be used to display a medical image acquired by, for example, a CT apparatus or an MR apparatus in various display modes as a reference image by an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Probe 2 Touch panel 3 Console 4 Main monitor 5 Sub monitor 100 Medical image diagnostic apparatus

Claims (8)

Reference image acquisition means for capturing a medical image stored in the server as a reference image, display window creation means for creating on the monitor a display window whose size and position can be changed according to an operator's instruction, and the captured reference image A medical image diagnostic apparatus comprising: a reference image display means for displaying the image in the created display window; and a display / non-display switching means for switching display / non-display of the display window according to an instruction from an operator. . Reference image acquisition means for capturing a medical image stored in the server as a reference image, display window creation means for creating a display window whose size and position can be changed by an operator's instruction on the touch panel, and the captured reference image A medical image diagnostic apparatus comprising: a reference image display means for displaying the image in the created display window; and a display / non-display switching means for switching display / non-display of the display window according to an instruction from an operator. . Reference image acquisition means for capturing a medical image stored in the server as a reference image, display window creation means for creating a display window whose size and position can be changed by an operator's instruction on the external monitor, and the captured reference A medical image diagnosis comprising: a reference image display means for displaying an image in the created display window; and a display / non-display switching means for switching display / non-display of the display window according to an instruction from an operator. apparatus. A reference image acquisition unit that captures a medical image stored in a server as a reference image, a display window generation unit that generates a display window whose size and position can be changed by an operator's instruction on a touch panel or a monitor, and a display window Display device switching means for switching between creation on a touch panel or creation on a monitor according to an operator's instruction, reference image display means for displaying the captured reference image in the created display window, and operator's A medical image diagnostic apparatus comprising display / non-display switching means for switching display / non-display of the display window in accordance with an instruction. A reference image acquisition unit that captures a medical image stored in the server as a reference image, a display window creation unit that creates a display window whose size and position can be changed by an operator's instruction on a touch panel, a monitor, or an external monitor; Display device switching means for switching whether to create a display window on a touch panel, a monitor or an external monitor according to an operator's instruction, and the captured reference image in the created display window A medical image diagnostic apparatus comprising reference image display means for displaying and display / non-display switching means for switching display / non-display of the display window in accordance with an instruction from an operator. 6. The medical image diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an enlarged display / reduced display means for enlarging / reducing a reference image in the display window according to an instruction from an operator. A medical image diagnostic apparatus. 7. The medical image diagnosis apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a rotation display unit that rotates and displays a reference image in the display window in accordance with an instruction from an operator. . The medical image diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the medical image diagnostic apparatus is an ultrasonic image diagnostic apparatus.

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