JP2001017382A - Endoscope system and endoscope system control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an endoscope system which improves operability by allocating desired functions to manipulation switches, scope switches and foot switches of peripheral equipment by user, procedures and inspection when plural devices are concentrically manipulated and controlled and an endoscope system control method. SOLUTION: A main manipulation screen is changed over to a scope-foot switch setting screen 104 by pushing a scope-foot switch setting screen changeover switch. The manipulation switches of the endoscope are selectively assigned by pushing the scope switch selection switches corresponding to the manipulation switches of the endoscope desired to be set. Next, one manipulation switch of the function desired to be set is selected from a function selection key group 119 and is pushed. As a result, the manipulation switch of the desired function may be selected and set at the assigned manipulation switch of the endoscope. Similarly, the functions of the manipulation switches and foot switches of another endoscope may be set.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an endoscope system incorporating a control device for centrally controlling system components such as a light source device and a method for controlling an endoscope system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a medical field, when performing a diagnosis or treatment using an endoscope, an endoscope, a light source device, and the like necessary for use are combined in a rack or the like to constitute an endoscope system. It is common to perform a diagnosis or the like by combining racks equipped with these devices.

[0003] The present applicant has disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 3-28423.
In Japanese Patent Publication No. 0, an endoscope system including a centralized control unit that accommodates a plurality of devices in one housing and centrally controls the plurality of devices, and a centralized operation unit that centrally operates the plurality of devices. Has been proposed.

[0004] Such an endoscope system includes a light source device for supplying illumination light to a subject through the endoscope, and a video signal processing device (a video processor or a video processor) for processing an image signal from the endoscope. A variety of devices, such as a system center), an automatic imaging device that captures an optical image from an endoscope, a cauterization device (heat probe device) that cauterizes a test site, and an electrosurgical device that resects the test site These peripheral devices are combined according to the purpose.

As a centralized operation unit for centrally operating the peripheral device, an operation screen display unit such as a liquid crystal display for displaying switches for each operation and a touch panel provided on the operation screen display unit are provided. An input detection unit is provided. An operation screen as shown in FIG. 48, for example, is displayed on the operation screen display unit. When a target operation switch on the operation screen is pressed (or touched), the pressed position on the touch panel is detected and centralized control is performed. An operation command is input to the unit, and the centralized control unit controls the corresponding device.

[0006] With this configuration, each peripheral device can be intensively operated during diagnosis or treatment by an endoscope.
Since control can be performed and the operation state of each device can be confirmed, the burden on the operator when operating each device can be reduced, and operability can be improved. Further, even when different devices are used, the endoscope system can be configured by combining the devices according to the purpose, and the peripheral devices can be centrally controlled according to the configuration of the system.

In the conventional endoscope system as described above,
The operation screen displayed on the centralized operation unit cannot display the switches of all devices on one screen, and the operation screen provided for each device can be operated in the same sense as the operation panel of the device. In some cases, the operation screen is switched for each device to be used.

When each device is operated and controlled on the operation screen of the centralized operation unit, the configuration of the device to be controlled becomes complicated, and when it is necessary to provide many switches for each device, it is necessary to push the switch with a finger such as a touch panel. When the number of switches in one screen is increased, the operability is deteriorated, the visibility is poor, a target switch cannot be found immediately, or a malfunction may occur.

Therefore, when switching a plurality of operation screens in this way, for example, a configuration is used in which each operation screen is classified by device or function, and these are arranged in a hierarchical structure according to the frequency of use. In this case, switches that are frequently used are arranged on the operation screen of a shallow hierarchy, and switches that are not frequently used are arranged on an operation screen of a deep hierarchy, and a screen on which a menu switch for selecting each device is arranged is provided at the top layer. I do. As described above, by forming the operation screen in a hierarchical structure, switches for each operation can be arranged and arranged at appropriate positions, and operability when a plurality of devices are intensively operated can be improved.

[0010]

However, in the conventional apparatus, when a plurality of operation screens are arranged in a hierarchical structure as described above and a plurality of apparatuses are intensively operated, operation switches can be satisfied so that all users can be satisfied. Since it is difficult to arrange the functions and the functions to be used are different depending on the inspection or treatment to be performed, the functions of the highest hierarchy are not always used.

Further, in the conventional apparatus, it is required that the functions assigned to the scope and the foot switch be variously handled by the user, the treatment to be performed, and the inspection.

[0012] The present invention has been made in view of these circumstances, and when a plurality of devices are intensively operated and controlled,
Provided is an endoscope system and an endoscope system control method capable of improving operability by assigning a desired function to an operation switch, a scope switch, and a foot switch of a peripheral device by a user, a treatment, and an inspection. It is intended to be.

[0013]

An endoscope system according to the present invention has a plurality of peripheral devices used when an endoscope is used, and has central control means for centrally controlling the plurality of peripheral devices. An endoscope system, wherein the central control means includes: a switch function display means for displaying a selectable function as a function of a switch means for operating the peripheral device; and a switch function display means as a function of the switch means. And a function selecting means for selecting and setting a desired function from the functions displayed by (1).

An endoscope system control method according to the present invention comprises:
An endoscope system control method having a centralized control step of centrally controlling a plurality of peripheral devices used when using an endoscope, wherein the centralized control step is selected as a function of switch means for operating the peripheral device. A switch function displaying step of displaying a possible function; and a function selecting step of selecting and setting a desired function from the functions displayed in the switch function displaying step as a function of the switch means. I do.

With this configuration, when a plurality of devices are intensively operated and controlled, a desired function can be assigned to an operation switch, a scope switch or a foot switch of a peripheral device by a user, a treatment, or an inspection. An endoscope system and an endoscope system control method capable of improving operability are realized.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 41 relate to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 1 and 4 to 8 are explanatory diagrams showing operation screens for operating the peripheral devices displayed on the control panel, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the endoscope system, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the endoscope system, FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the configuration of the heading section, and FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration when controlling each peripheral device by a control panel. 11 is an explanatory view showing a date setting screen for setting a date and the like, FIGS. 12 and 13 are explanatory views showing a patient data input screen used when inputting patient data, and FIG. 14 is an operation explanation of a control panel. FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing a HELP mode screen at the time of the HELP mode for performing the setting, and FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing a scope switch setting screen used when setting the function of the operation switch of the endoscope.
6 is a perspective view showing an operation unit of the endoscope, FIGS. 17 and 18 are explanatory diagrams showing an operator setting screen for selecting a set value of each peripheral device according to the operator, and FIG. FIG. 20 to FIG. 41 are explanatory diagrams showing operation screens when setting values are changed, and FIG. 20 to FIG. 41 are flowcharts showing control processing operations related to each operation screen.

As shown in FIG. 2, the endoscope system of this embodiment has a system main body 3 comprising a doctor workstation 1 and a nurse workstation 2, and a control panel as central operation means for centrally operating the system. 4 and a monitor 5 for displaying an endoscope image, and a main part is configured. In the system main body 3, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, a light source device 12 connected to an endoscope 11 and supplying illumination light to a subject, a video system center 13 for controlling the endoscope 11 and processing an image signal, and cauterizing a treatment site to perform treatment Cauterizing device (heat probe device) 14,
An electric scalpel device 15 and the like for resecting a test site are provided. Further, an electric bed 6 movable in the vertical direction or the like is provided in the vicinity of the system main body 3, and the monitor 5 is disposed above a side portion of the electric bed 6.

The control panel 4 is provided on the upper part of the doctor work station 1 and has an operation screen display section comprising a display monitor such as a liquid crystal display, and a transparent screen provided closely on the operation screen display section. And an input detection unit such as a touch panel. An operation screen on which operation switches for operating peripheral devices in the system are arranged is displayed on the display monitor, and by pressing (touching) the operation switch portion of the operation screen, an operation instruction input is detected by the touch panel. It has become. Here, the touch panel is constituted by a plurality of switches of transparent electrodes arranged in a matrix, and scans the touch panel to detect which part of the switch is pressed and the coordinates of the switch.

The detailed configuration of the endoscope system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows only the configuration of a control system in the endoscope system. The system main body 3 is provided with a host controller 16 as central control means for centrally controlling the system.
A serial controller 17 for controlling a serial interface and a parallel controller 18 for controlling a parallel interface are connected. The monitor 5 is connected to the host controller 16.

The host controller 16 has a light source device 1 on a serial interface line (serial I / F line) 19 via a serial controller 17.
2, video system center 13, heat probe device 1
4, an electrocautery device 15, a video tape recorder (VTR) 20 for recording an endoscopic image, a photographing device 21 for photographing the endoscopic image as a still image, and a video printer 22 for outputting the endoscopic image to paper. It is connected. In addition, a parallel interface line (parallel I / O) is connected to the host controller 16 via a parallel controller 18.
On the (F line) 23, a control panel 4, an RGB encoder 24 for converting a video signal into an RGB image signal, and an air / water supply device 25 including a pump for performing air / water supply are connected.

The host controller 16 inputs / outputs control signals to / from each connected device, and controls the operation of the device. Here, by operating an operation switch provided on the control panel 4 or the operation unit of the endoscope 11, operation instruction information is sent to the host controller 16, and the host controller 16 sends a control signal to the target device. Is transmitted to control the apparatus. When the control panel 4 is operated, the coordinates of the pressed switch are detected as described above, and the host controller 16 associates the coordinates of the switch with the operation screen, and displays an instruction corresponding to the operation switch displayed on the screen. Sends control signals to peripheral devices. In the control panel 4, according to the displayed operation screen, the host controller 1 receives a corresponding instruction as a command based on the coordinates of the pressed switch.
6 and the host controller 16 may send a control signal to a peripheral device.

The operation screen of the control panel 4 is as follows:
It has a plurality of operation screens classified according to functions to control a plurality of peripheral devices of the endoscope system. As an operation screen most commonly used when operating the system, FIG.
The main operation screen 31 shown in FIG. The main operation screen 31 is displayed, for example, at the time of initial operation of the endoscope system, so that main operations of the system can be performed. The main operation screen 31 is provided with various operation switches mainly used when an electronic endoscope is connected.

The control panel 4 has an electronic endoscope setting screen 32 shown in FIG. 4 for making various settings when using the electronic endoscope, and FIG. 5 for making various operations when using the fiberscope. Fiberscope operation screen 33,
The external video device operation screen 34 shown in FIG. 6 for operating the VTR 20, the heat probe device operation screen 35 shown in FIG. 7 for operating the heat probe device 14, and the operation shown in FIG. An electrosurgical unit operation screen 36 is displayed.

These operation screens have other operation screens in which setting switches of the apparatus and operation switches that are used less frequently are arranged as necessary, and the operation is performed by switching these as a hierarchical structure. ing. The main operation screen 31, the fiber scope operation screen 33, the external video device operation screen 34, the heat probe device operation screen 3
5. The electrosurgical unit operation screen 36 is formed in a card shape, and is formed in a trapezoidal shape at the lower end so as to protrude in a trapezoidal shape so as not to overlap with each other.
The heading section 37 is an operation screen selection section for selecting an operation screen of a target device to be operated. As a screen selection switch, a main operation screen switch (EVI)
S) 41, fiber scope operation screen changeover switch (O
ES) 42, external video device operation screen changeover switch (A
(UX) 43, a heat probe device operation screen changeover switch (HEAT PROBE) 44, and an electrosurgical device operation screen changeover switch (DIA-THERMY) 45 are provided. By selecting the changeover switch of the operation screen selection unit, the operation screen of the selected target device to be operated is displayed, and various operations can be performed by pressing the operation switches arranged on the screen.

FIG. 9 shows a modification in which the arrangement and the shape of the heading 37 are changed. FIG. 9A shows an example in which a heading portion 37a is formed with an interval between headings. FIG. 9B
Is an example in which a heading portion 37b is formed at a side end of a card-shaped operation screen. FIG. 9C shows an example in which a heading portion 37c projecting in a square shape is formed. FIG. 9D shows an example in which a triangular-shaped heading 37d is formed circumferentially at an end of a card-shaped operation screen. Although various modifications as described above can be cited, the operator can select the format of the heading section 37 according to his / her preference and use the heading section most suitable for operation.

Next, the operation when operating the endoscope system of this embodiment will be described. The operator connects the electronic endoscope or the fiberscope to the light source device 1 of the system body 3.
2. Connected to the video system center 13 and the like to perform observation and diagnosis using an endoscope. In addition, a heat probe connected to the heat probe device 14, an electric scalpel connected to the electric scalpel device 15, and the like are inserted into the channel of the endoscope to perform a medical treatment or the like. At this time, the user operates the control panel 4 provided in the system main body 3 to centrally control each peripheral device.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration when each peripheral device is controlled from the control panel 4. When operation instruction information is sent from the control panel 4 to the host controller 16, the host controller 16 sends a control signal to the corresponding peripheral device via the serial interface 26. The serial interface 26 includes a light source interface (I / F) 27
, The video system center 13 via the video processor interface (I / F) 28, the electric scalpel device 15 via the electric scalpel interface (I / F) 29, and the heat probe interface Heat probe device 1 via (I / F) 30
4 are connected to each other, and each peripheral device is centrally controlled by a control signal from the host controller 16.

The control panel 4 displays an operation screen, on which operation switches, operation status and operation status are displayed. Here, by selecting the screen selection switch in the heading section 37 of the operation screen, the operation screen of the target device to be operated is instantaneously displayed. Further, the host controller 16 is connected to a set value storage unit 38 for storing set values for each operator, which will be described later, and inputs / outputs a set value of a device suitable for each operator.

Hereinafter, the detailed configuration and operation of each operation screen on the control panel 4 will be described. Also,
FIGS. 20 to 41 show control processing operations for each operation screen.
Shown in

First, an initial setting shown in FIG. 20 is performed as an initial operation. When the power of the system is turned on, the host controller 16 loads a program for operation in step S1 (hereinafter, the steps are omitted), and sets the settings of each peripheral device in the system when the power was last turned off. Make settings. When the power of the apparatus is turned on for the first time, the basic settings prepared by the manufacturer are used. Then, the process proceeds to the process (A) on the main operation screen 31 shown in FIG.

The main operation screen 31 shown in FIG. 1 has an operation switch group 46 for the electronic endoscope provided at the lower left, an operator setting screen changeover switch 47 for switching to an operator setting screen described later, a patient data input. A patient data input screen changeover switch 48 for switching to a screen is provided on the upper part. By operating the operation switch group 46, operation control of the video system center 13, the light source device 12, the air / water supply device 25, and the like is performed. Further, a scope switch setting screen changeover switch 49 for switching to a scope switch setting screen is provided at the center left, and a bed setting screen changeover switch 50 for changing over to the bed setting screen is provided at the lower right. Further, an electronic endoscope setting screen switching switch 51 for switching to the electronic endoscope setting screen 32 is provided at the center, and when the switch is pressed, the screen is switched to the electronic endoscope setting screen 32 shown in FIG.

FIG. 21 shows the process (A) of the main operation screen. When displaying the main operation screen 31, the host controller 16 first draws the main operation screen in S2, and waits for a key input of an operation switch provided on the main operation screen 31 in S3. When the operation switch is pressed,
In S4, it is determined whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the main operation screen 31. If the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S5 and an instruction for a process corresponding to each key is issued. Perform and return to S3. If it is not a function operation switch in S4, it is determined in S6 whether or not the pressed switch is a HELP mode switch 68 described later. If the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S7 and the help process (HA) ) And return to S2. Next, S
At 8, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading section 37. If the heading section 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection processing (Z) shown in FIG. 22 is performed.

In the operation screen selection processing (Z), the host controller 16 determines in S11 which screen selection switch in the index section 37 has been pressed to select which operation screen, and the main operation screen When the changeover switch 41 is pressed, the process directly returns to the process (A) on the main operation screen in FIG. When the fiber scope operation screen changeover switch 42 is pressed, the external video device operation screen changeover switch 4 is executed in the fiber scope operation screen processing (B).
If 3 is pressed, external video device operation screen processing (C)
When the heat probe device operation screen changeover switch 44 is pressed, the heat probe device operation screen processing (D)
When the electrosurgical-apparatus operation screen changeover switch 45 is pressed, the processing shifts to the electric-surgical apparatus operation screen processing (E).

Returning to FIG. 21, if the switch pressed in step S8 is not the heading section 37, it is determined in step S9 whether or not an instruction to shift the operation screen to a lower level, that is, an electronic endoscope on the main operation screen 31 is made. It is determined whether a switch for switching the screen hierarchy, such as the mirror setting screen switch 51, has been pressed. Here, when the scope switch setting screen changeover switch 49 is pressed, the process proceeds to the scope switch setting screen processing (AA). When the electronic endoscope setting screen changeover switch 51 is pressed, the electronic endoscope setting screen processing (A
In B), when the patient data input screen changeover switch 48 is pressed, the processing proceeds to the patient data input screen processing (AC). When the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed, the operation proceeds to the operator setting screen processing (AD). When the bed setting screen changeover switch 50 is pressed, the processing shifts to the bed setting screen processing (AE). In addition, all of the judgments in S4 to S9 are NO
In the case of, the process proceeds to S10 to execute the command receiving process from each device shown in FIG.

In the process of receiving a command from each device, first, in S12, it is determined whether or not an instruction signal (command) sent from each peripheral device is an instruction from an operation switch (scope switch) of the endoscope. When the scope switch is pressed, the host controller 16 performs various processes of the function corresponding to the switch with reference to the scope switch setting table set on the scope switch setting screen described later in S13. In S14, it is determined whether or not the request is a display switching request from each peripheral device. If the request is a display switching request, display of each switch on the operation screen is performed according to the content of the command received in S15. Switch or display an error message if an error occurs. For example, when a command is sent to notify that the suction bottle of the suction device is full, the switch of the suction pump is turned off, and the picture of the suction switch on the operation screen is displayed as off.

Next, the electronic endoscope setting screen processing (AB) will be described.

On the main operation screen 31, when changing the fine setting of the electronic endoscope, for example, the color tone, brightness, air supply amount, etc. of the image, the electronic endoscope setting screen changeover switch 5 is used.
Press 1 to switch to the electronic endoscope setting screen 32. On the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, an electronic endoscope setting switch group 52 for changing the setting of the electronic endoscope is provided at a lower portion, and a screen hierarchy up switch 53 is provided at an upper right corner. When the screen returns to the main operation screen 31 after finishing the adjustment of the settings on the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, the screen is switched to the main operation screen 31 by pressing the screen hierarchy up switch 53. This screen hierarchy up switch 53 can be distinguished from other switches to improve visibility by, for example, blinking display. It should be noted that the screen hierarchy up switch 53 is not particularly provided, and the display may return to the original main operation screen 31 by pressing the electronic endoscope setting screen switch 51 again.

FIG. 24 shows the operation of the electronic endoscope setting screen processing (AB). The host controller 16 first executes S16
Then, an electronic endoscope setting screen is drawn, and in S17, a key input of an operation switch provided on the electronic endoscope setting screen 32 is waited. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S18 whether it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the electronic endoscope setting screen 32. If the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S19. Performs the process corresponding to each key, and returns to S17. If it is not a function operation switch in S18, it is determined in S20 whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68. If the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S21 to execute the help process (HAB). Perform and return to S16. Next, in S22, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading part 37. If the heading part 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection processing (Z) in FIG. 22 is performed.

Next, in S23, it is determined whether or not the screen hierarchy up switch 53 has been pressed, and if the screen hierarchy up switch 53 has been pressed, the process returns to the main operation screen processing (A) in FIG. Further, in S24, it is determined whether or not the instruction is for shifting the operation screen to a lower hierarchy, and when the shift to the lower hierarchy is instructed, a date setting screen process (ABA) described later is performed. Then, in S25, it is determined whether or not the operator setting screen switching switch 47 has been pressed, and if the operator setting screen switching switch 47 has been pressed, the operator setting screen processing (AD) is performed. If the determinations in S18 to S25 are all NO, the process proceeds to S26, in which command reception processing from each device in FIG. 23 is performed, and the process returns to S17.

In this embodiment, when the electronic endoscope setting screen changeover switch 51 is pressed again on the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, the screen is switched to a date setting screen 54 shown in FIG. On the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, the date setting screen 54 is displayed when more detailed settings are changed, for example, the date of the system, the date of replacing the lamp, and the like. Date setting screen 54
Is provided with a setting key 55 for setting date and the like. A screen hierarchy up switch 53 is provided in the same manner as the electronic endoscope setting screen 32. After the setting of the date and the like is completed by the setting key 55, the screen hierarchy up switch 53 is pressed to display the screen of the upper hierarchy (here, the screen). The screen can be returned to the electronic endoscope setting screen 32).

FIG. 2 shows the operation of the date setting screen processing (ABA).
It is shown in FIG. First, in S27, the host controller 16
The date setting screen is drawn, and in S28, the date setting screen 5
4 waits for a key input of an operation switch provided on the upper side. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S29 whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the date setting screen 54.
Proceeding to 30, the process corresponding to each key is performed, and the process returns to S28. If it is not a function operation switch in S29, S
At 31, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68. If the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S32 to perform help processing (HABA), and returns to S27.

Next, in S33, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading section 37. If the heading section 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection processing (Z) shown in FIG. 22 is performed.
Then, in S34, it is determined whether or not the screen hierarchy up switch 53 has been pressed. If the screen hierarchy up switch 53 has been pressed, the electronic endoscope setting screen processing (AB) of FIG.
Return to In addition, in all of the determinations in S29 to S34, N
In the case of O, the process proceeds to S35 to perform a command receiving process from each device in FIG. 23, and returns to S28.

A heading section 37 is provided on the lower level operation screen such as the electronic endoscope setting screen 32 and the date setting screen 54, similarly to the main operation screen 31 and the like. That is, the plurality of card-shaped operation screens have a hierarchical structure in which the operation screen of the lower layer is superimposed on the operation screen of the lower layer where the heading section 37 is protrudingly provided. Are displayed and switched so that the card-like operation screen is turned in order. Operation screen changeover switch 41 of heading section 37 as operation screen selection section
By selecting .about.45, the operation screen of the target device to be operated regardless of the current hierarchy of the operation screen is displayed so as to turn the head of the file. Heading part 37,
Because the shape is different from other operation switches, visibility is good,
It can be easily determined.

When operating the fiberscope, the OES switch 42 of the heading 37 is pressed to switch to the fiberscope operation screen 33 shown in FIG. The fiber scope operation screen 33 is provided with an operation switch group 56 relating to the fiber scope. By operating the operation switch group 56, the light source device 12, the air / water supply device 25 are operated.
And the like.

FIG. 26 shows the operation of the fiber scope operation screen processing (B). First, the host controller 16
At 36, a fiberscope operation screen is drawn, and at S37
Then, a key input of an operation switch provided on the fiberscope operation screen 33 is waited. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S38 whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the fiberscope operation screen 33. If the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S39 and proceeds to S39. A process corresponding to the key is performed, and the process returns to S37. S3
If it is not a function operation switch in step 8, in S40,
It is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68. If the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S41 to perform help processing (HB), and returns to S36.

Next, in S42, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading section 37. If the heading section 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection processing (Z) shown in FIG. 22 is performed. Then, in S43, it is determined whether or not the bed setting screen switch 50 has been pressed. If the bed setting screen switch 50 has been pressed, the bed setting screen processing (AE) is performed. In S44, the operator setting screen changeover switch 47
Is determined, and if the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed, the operator setting screen processing (AD) is performed.
I do. Also, in all of the judgments of S38 to S44, N
In the case of O, the process proceeds to S45 to perform a command receiving process from each device in FIG.

Here, the operation of the bed setting screen processing (AE) is shown in FIG. The operation of the electric bed 6 can be performed by the electric bed operation unit provided at the lower right of the main operation screen 31 and the fiber scope operation screen 33. When the bed setting screen changeover switch 50 is pressed, the screen is switched to the bed setting screen. On the bed setting screen, a process of setting the position of the electric bed 6 for each operator and storing a set value is performed. The host controller 16 first executes S46
Then, a bed setting screen is drawn, and in S47, a key input of an operation switch provided on the bed setting screen is waited. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S48 whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the bed setting screen.
Then, the process corresponding to each key is performed, and the process returns to S47.
If it is not a function operation switch in S48, S50
It is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch. If the HELP mode switch is pressed, S is determined.
Proceeding to 51, a help process (HAE) is performed and the process returns to S46.

Next, in S52, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading part. If the heading part is pressed, the operation screen selection processing (Z) shown in FIG. 22 is performed. Also, S5
At 3, it is determined whether or not the screen hierarchy up switch has been pressed, and if the screen hierarchy up switch has been pressed, the process returns to the main operation screen processing (A) in FIG. If the determinations in S48 to S53 are all NO, the process proceeds to S54 to perform a process of receiving a command from each device in FIG. 23, and returns to S47.

FIG. 28 shows the operation of each key processing of the fiber scope operation screen in S39. On the fiberscope operation screen 33, for example, an AUT for switching the light amount adjustment mode of the light source device disposed at the right center portion.
When the O / MANUAL key is pressed, the host controller 1
In S55, it is determined whether or not the AUTO / MANUAL key is pressed in S55. In S56, the display of the switch is automatically or manually toggled. In S57, a mode switching command is transmitted to the light source device 12. As a result, the light amount adjustment mode of the light source device is switched to automatic or manual.
The same processing is performed for the other light source device-related switches on the fiberscope operation screen 33.

The same applies to the case where an operation switch related to a peripheral device arranged at the lower left of the fiberscope operation screen 33 is pressed.
If the UCTION switch has been pressed, the host controller 16 determines whether or not the SUCTION switch has been pressed in S58, switches the switch display on in S59, and issues a command to turn on the suction pump in S60. To the air / water supply device 25. Thus, a suction operation is performed. The same processing is performed for the other operation switches.

When operating the VTR 20, the heading 3
7 to switch to the external video device operation screen 34 shown in FIG. The external video device operation screen 34 is provided with a group of operation switches 57 of the VTR 20. By operating the group of operation switches 57,
The operation of the TR 20 is controlled.

FIG. 29 shows the operation of the external video device operation screen processing (C). The host controller 16 first executes S6
In step S1, an external video device operation screen is drawn, and in step S62, a key input of an operation switch provided on the external video device operation screen 34 is waited. When the operation switch is pressed, S63
Then, it is determined whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the external video device operation screen 34. If the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S64 to perform a process corresponding to each key. , Returning to S62. If it is not a function operation switch in S63, it is determined in S65 whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68. If the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S66 to execute the help process (HC). Perform and return to S61.

Next, in S67, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading part 37. If the heading part 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection processing (Z) shown in FIG. 22 is performed. Then, in S68, it is determined whether or not the operator setting screen switching switch 47 has been pressed, and if the operator setting screen switching switch 47 has been pressed, the operator setting screen processing (AD) is performed. If the determinations in S63 to S68 are all NO, the process proceeds to S69 to perform a command receiving process from each device in FIG. 23, and returns to S62.

FIG. 30 shows the operation of each key processing of the external video device operation screen in S64. In the external video device operation screen 34, for example, the VT arranged at the lower right
When the STOP key of the R operation switch is pressed,
In S70, the host controller 16 determines whether or not the STOP key has been pressed. In S71, the display of the switch is turned on. In S72, the stop command is transmitted to the VTR2.
Send to 0. As a result, the VTR stops. Also,
Similar processing is performed for other VTR-related switches on the external video device operation screen 34.

The same applies to the case where the operation switch related to the video printer arranged at the lower left of the external video device operation screen 34 is pressed. For example, when the ERASE key for instructing erasure is pressed, Host controller 1
6 is for determining whether or not the ERASE key has been pressed in S73, and switching the display of the switch to the ON state in S74.
In S75, an erasure command is transmitted to the video printer 22. As a result, the memory of the video printer 22 is erased. The same processing is performed for the other operation switches.

When operating the heat probe device 14, the HEAT PROBE switch 44 of the heading 37 is pressed to switch to the heat probe device operation screen 35 shown in FIG.

FIG. 31 shows the operation of the heat probe device operation screen processing (D). First, in S76, the host controller 16 determines whether or not the power of the heat probe device 14 was set to the ON state when the heat probe device operation screen 35 was displayed last time, based on the data stored in the memory or the like. If the power has been set to ON, the process proceeds to S77, in which the power of the heat probe device 14 is turned ON, and the process proceeds to S7.
Proceed to 8. Also, when the power was last off, S
The process directly proceeds from S76 to S78.

In step S78, a heat probe device operation screen is drawn, and in step S79, key input of an operation switch provided on the heat probe device operation screen 35 is awaited. When the operation switch is pressed, in S80, it is determined whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the heat probe device operation screen 35. If the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S81. Perform processing corresponding to each key, and
Return to 79. If it is not a function operation switch in S80, it is determined in S82 whether the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68 or not.
When 8 is pressed, the process proceeds to S83 and the help process (HD)
And returns to S78.

Next, in S84, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading portion 37. If the heading portion 37 is pressed, the process proceeds to S85, where the power of the heat probe device 14 is turned off. The operation screen selection processing (Z) shown in FIG. 22 is performed. Then, in S86, the operator setting screen changeover switch 4
7 is pressed or not, and if the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed, the operator setting screen processing (A
Perform D). If the determinations in S80 to S86 are all NO, the process proceeds to S87, in which command reception processing from each device in FIG. 23 is performed, and the process returns to S79.

FIG. 32 shows the operation of each key processing of the heat probe device operation screen in S81. In the heat probe device operation screen 35, for example, when the 5JOULES key of the output calorie setting switch of the heat probe device arranged at the left center is pressed, the host controller 16 determines whether the 5JOULES key is pressed in S88. Then, the display of the switch is switched to the ON state in S89, and a command for setting the output calorific value is transmitted to the heat probe device 14 in S90. Thereby, the output of the heat probe device is set to the minimum value (5 joules). Also,
Similar processing is performed for other output heat amount setting switches and water supply amount setting switches on the heat probe device operation screen 35.

The same applies to the case where the OUTPUT switch arranged at the lower right of the heat probe device operation screen 35 is pressed, and the host controller 16 proceeds to S91 at S91.
It is determined whether or not the OUTPUT switch has been pressed, and in S92,
The display of the switch is toggled between an on state and an off state, and the power of the heat probe device 14 is turned on and off in S93.

When operating the electrosurgical unit 15, the DIA-THERMY switch 45 of the heading 37 is pressed to switch to the electrosurgical unit operation screen 36 shown in FIG. The electric scalpel device operation screen 36 is provided with a waveform selection unit 58 for selecting an output waveform of the electric scalpel and a waveform display unit 59 for displaying the output waveform. When the output waveform is selected by the waveform selection unit 58, the selected switch is displayed. At the same time that the selected state can be confirmed and the display of the waveform display section 59 is switched to the corresponding waveform. Thus, the current output state of the electric knife can be easily recognized.

FIG. 33 shows the operation of the electric scalpel device operation screen process (E). As in the case of the heat probe device operation screen, the host controller 16 first determines in S94 whether or not the power of the electrosurgical device 15 was set to the ON state when the electrosurgical device device operation screen 36 was displayed last time. And the like. If the power is set to ON, the process proceeds to S95, where the power of the electric scalpel device 15 is turned on, and the process proceeds to S96. If the power supply was off last time, the process proceeds from S94 to S96.

In S96, the operation screen of the electrosurgical apparatus is drawn, and in S97, key input of an operation switch provided on the operation screen 36 of the electrosurgical apparatus is awaited. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S98 whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the electrocautery device operation screen 36. If the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S99. A process corresponding to each key is performed, and the process returns to S97. S9
If the switch is not a function operation switch in S8, S100
Then, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68. If the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S101, where the help process (HE) is performed.
Return to 96.

Next, in S102, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading portion 37. If the heading portion 37 is pressed, the process proceeds to S103, where the power of the electrocautery device 15 is turned off. The operation screen selection processing (Z) shown in FIG. 22 is performed. Then, in S104, it is determined whether or not the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed. If the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed, the operator setting screen processing (A
Perform D). If all of the determinations in S98 to S104 are NO, the process proceeds to S105 to perform a command receiving process from each device in FIG. 23, and returns to S97.

FIG. 34 shows the operation of each key processing of the electric knife apparatus operation screen in S99. On the electrocautery device operation screen 36, for example, when the CUT key of the mode changeover switch of the electrocautery device arranged at the lower part is pressed, the host controller 16 proceeds to S106 and returns to C106.
It is determined whether or not the UT key has been pressed, and the display of the switch is turned on in S107, and a command for setting the output waveform to the CUT mode (cutting mode) is transmitted to the electrosurgical unit 15 in S108. Thereby, the electric scalpel device 1
Output 5 is set to CUT mode. The same processing is performed for other mode setting switches and output setting switches on the electrocautery device operation screen 36.

The same applies to the case where the OUTPUT switch arranged at the lower right of the electrocautery device operation screen 36 is depressed.
It is determined whether or not the UT switch has been pressed, and in S110, the display of the switch is toggled on or off, and in S111, the power of the electric scalpel device 15 is turned on and off.

The main operation screen 31, the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, the fiber scope operation screen 33, the external video apparatus operation screen 34, the heat probe apparatus operation screen 35,
In the electrocautery device operation screen 36, the switches grouped by the lines in each screen are grouped according to the field of the function, and the background color of the switch group is changed for each function so that the same function has the same background color. Thus, the function of the operation switch can be easily determined.

The main operation screen 31 and the fiber scope operation screen 33 are provided with a setting state display section 60 for displaying various setting values and operation states of the apparatus. A setting state display unit 60, an analog display unit 61 that displays a rough value in an analog manner according to the magnitude of a bar graph or the like;
Digital display unit 62 for displaying specific values as digital values
It consists of In this setting state display section 60,
An analog display and a digital display value corresponding to the set value input or selected by the operator are displayed. Here, in the display of the analog display section 61, for example, the index becomes longer as the value increases, and the color changes according to the value. As described above, by using the analog display and the digital display together, it is possible to intuitively recognize the value with good visibility by the analog display, and to obtain a specific value with high accuracy by the digital display, and to accurately obtain the device. Can be set.

As the setting state display section, a setting state display section 63 serving as a switch and a display section arranged in a step-like manner, such as a heat probe apparatus operation screen 35 and an electric scalpel apparatus operation screen 36, is used. Can also. The setting state display unit 63 displays the current setting state by changing the color of the switch when directly selecting the switch part corresponding to the setting value. As described above, since the setting state display section 63 has a step-like configuration in which the switches and the display section are arranged in accordance with the magnitude of the value, the visibility of the setting state is excellent, and
A desired set value can be directly selected, and setting can be performed instantaneously with good operability.

On the other hand, on the main operation screen 31,
When the patient data input screen changeover switch 48 is pressed, FIG.
To the patient data input screen (1) 64 shown in FIG. By pressing each key displayed on the patient data input screen (1) 64, any lowercase alphabet and number can be input as patient data. To enter an arbitrary capital letter, press the CAPS key 66 and
Is switched to the patient data input screen (2) 65 shown in FIG. In the patient data input screen (2) 65, the display of each key is in uppercase, and any uppercase alphabet and numeral can be input as patient data. Also,
By pressing the SHIFT key 67 on the patient data input screens 64 and 65, the characters displayed above each key can be input. That is, the patient data input screens (1) 64 and (2) 65 have the same function as a normal keyboard, and can be input by the same operation. After inputting the data, pressing the screen hierarchy up switch 53 returns to the main operation screen 31.

FIG. 35 shows the operation of the patient data input screen processing (AC). First, the host controller 16 executes S11
In step S2, a patient data input screen is drawn, and in step S113, a key input of an operation switch provided on the patient data input screens (1) 64 and (2) 65 is awaited. When the operation switch is pressed, in S114, it is determined whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the patient data input screen. If the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S115 to proceed to each key. Is performed, and the process returns to S113. S1
If the switch is not a function operation switch in S14, S116
Then, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68. If the HELP mode switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S117, where the help process (HAC) is performed, and S1 is performed.
Return to 12.

Next, in S118, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading part 37. If the heading part 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection processing (Z) shown in FIG. 22 is performed.
In step S119, it is determined whether the screen hierarchy up switch 53 has been pressed. If the screen hierarchy up switch has been pressed, the process returns to the main operation screen processing (A) in FIG. If the determinations in S114 to S119 are all NO, the process proceeds to S120 to execute the command reception processing from each device in FIG. 23, and returns to S113.

FIG. 36 shows the operation of each key processing of the patient data input screen in S115. In step S121, the host controller 16 sets the patient data input screen (1) 6
At 4, (2) 65, it is determined whether or not the SHIFT key 67 has been pressed.
To switch to the shift mode for inputting the characters displayed above each key. In S123, it is determined whether the CAPS key 66 has been pressed on the patient data input screen (1) 64. If the CAPS key 66 has been pressed, the process proceeds to S124.
To rewrite the screen to the patient data input screen (2) 65. Then, in S125, it is determined whether or not the key "A" has been pressed, and if the pressed key is "A", the process proceeds to S12.
Proceed to step 6 and enter "A". The same processing is performed for input of other various characters. Further, in S127, it is determined whether or not the return key indicated by an arrow arranged at the right center of the patient data input screen has been pressed. If the return key has been pressed, the flow proceeds to S128 to enter the input character string. Is transmitted to the video system center 13. Also, when a key for transmitting various other commands arranged at the upper part or the like on the patient data input screen is pressed,
Similarly, transmission processing of a command corresponding to each key is performed.

The main operation screen 31, the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, the fiber scope operation screen 33, the external video apparatus operation screen 34, the heat probe apparatus operation screen 35, the electric scalpel apparatus operation screen 36, etc. HE in lower corner
An LP mode switch 68 is provided. When the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the screen is switched to a HELP mode screen 69 for explaining the operation of the apparatus as shown in FIG. The HELP mode screen 69 is displayed in a state where the explanation display unit 70 overlaps a normal operation screen. FIG. 14 shows the main operation screen 3
After pressing the HELP mode switch 68 in 1, the AIR
This is a screen when the OFF switch 71 is pressed. In the HELP mode, not the operation corresponding to the operation switch but the description of the operation when the switch is pressed is displayed on the explanation display unit 70.

The explanation display section 70 is deleted by pressing the confirmation switch 72 provided at the lower right, and if another operation switch is pressed, the explanation of the switch is displayed on the explanation display section 70. In the HELP mode, CANCEL is located at the lower right corner.
A switch 73 is provided. When the CANCEL switch 73 is pressed, the HELP mode is released, and the display returns to the normal operation mode and operation screen.

FIG. 37 shows the operation of the help process (HA). Note that the help processing on each operation screen described above is almost the same, and the help processing (HA) on the main operation screen 31 will be described here as an example.

The host controller 16 first executes S129
Then, the HELP mode screen 69 is displayed, and in S130, the key input of the operation switch on the screen is waited. And S13
At 1, it is determined whether or not the CANCEL switch 73 has been pressed.
When the CANCEL switch 73 is pressed, the HELP mode is canceled and the screen returns to the original operation screen. In S132, it is determined whether or not another switch is pressed. In S133, a description corresponding to the pressed switch is displayed, and the process returns to S130. Also, once the explanation of the switch is displayed, S
If the confirmation switch is pressed in 132, the description of the switch is deleted in S133, and the process returns to S130.

The help mode screen 69 has a switch structure for displaying the explanation display section 70 in a hierarchical structure and displaying a more detailed explanation in the explanation display section 70 and an explanation of a link to another operation switch. Etc. can also be provided.
Further, the HELP mode switch 68 can be provided on all operation screens, and the operation mode can be described by switching to the HELP mode.

Next, the function setting of the operation switches provided on the operation section of the endoscope will be described. Main operation screen 3
1, the scope switch setting screen changeover switch 4
When the user presses 9, the scope switch setting screen 7 shown in FIG.
Switch to 4. On the scope switch setting screen 74, the function setting of the operation switch of the endoscope can be performed.
As shown in FIG. 16, four operation switches (A) 85, (B) 86, (C) 87,
(D) 88 is provided, and a picture of the endoscope operation section is displayed on the scope switch setting screen 74 corresponding to this, and switch selection keys 75, 76, 77, 78 are provided. Further, a SHIFT selection key 79 for setting a function when the SHIFT switch is used together in the extension mode described later is provided. In the lower part of the scope switch setting screen 74, a function selection key group 80 is provided. An enter key 81 is provided at the upper right corner.

In the present embodiment, the function setting of the operation switches of the endoscope includes a basic mode in which a total of four functions are set, one for each switch, and an S mode for one specific switch.
An extended mode is provided in which a function of HIFT is assigned, and a total of six types of functions are set by using the SHIFT switch in combination with the other three switches.

When setting the function in the basic mode, for example, when setting the operation switch (A) 85 of the endoscope, first, when the corresponding switch selection key 75 is pressed, the color of the key frame changes and the switch is changed. Selected. Next, a function to be set is selected from the function selection key group 80, and the corresponding key is pressed to set a desired function on the operation switch (A) 85. The functions of the other operation switches 86 to 88 can be set by the same operation.

When setting a function in the extended mode, first, the function of the SHIFT key 82 is assigned to one of the operation switches 85 to 88. For example, if the operation switch (C) 87
When the HIFT function is assigned, the operation switches (A) 85,
(B) 86 and (D) 88 are individually pressed, and the operation switches (A) 85, (B) 86 and (D) 88 are pressed while the operation switch (C) 87 is pressed first. , Different functions can be set, and a total of six functions can be operated from the operation switches 85 to 88 of the endoscope.

To assign the SHIFT function to the operation switch (C) 87, first, the switch selection key 77 is pressed to select the operation switch (C) 87, and then the SHIFT key 82 is pressed to set the operation switch (C) 87 to SHIFT. Set to switch. Then, for example, the operation switch (A) 85 is set to RELEA
To set the WATER function to the SE and the operation switch (C) 87+ (A) 85, first, select the switch selection key 75
Is pressed to select the operation switch (A) 85, and the RELEASE key in the function selection key group 80 is pressed to set the function of the operation switch (A) 85 alone. Next, the SHIFT selection key 79 is pressed, and the WATER key in the function selection key group 80 is pressed to set the function of the operation switch (C) 87+ (A) 85. Thereby, the operation switch (A) 85 is set to 2
The type of function is set. Other operation switch (B) 8
6, (D) 88, the function can be set by the same operation.

After the function setting for each operation switch of the endoscope is completed, the function of the operation switch is determined by pressing the enter key 81, and the screen returns to the main operation screen 31. On the main operation screen 31, the function of the operation switch set together with the picture of the endoscope operation section is displayed. The scope switch setting table indicating the function set to each operation switch is stored in, for example, a memory in the host controller 16.

FIG. 38 shows the operation of the scope switch setting screen processing (AA). The host controller 16 first draws a scope switch setting screen in S134,
At 35, the flow waits for a key input of an operation switch provided on the scope switch setting screen 74. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S136 whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the scope switch setting screen. If the function operation switch is pressed, the flow proceeds to S137 to execute each key. Is performed, and the process returns to S135.
If it is not a function operation switch in S136, S1
At 38, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68. If the HELP mode switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S139, where the same help processing (HA) as described above is performed.
Perform A), and return to S134.

Next, in S140, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading part 37. If the heading part 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection processing (Z) shown in FIG. 22 is performed.
Then, in S141, it is determined whether or not the screen hierarchy up switch (here, the determination key 81) is pressed, and if the determination key is pressed, the process returns to the main operation screen processing (A) in FIG. In S142, it is determined whether or not the operator setting screen switch 47 has been pressed. If the operator setting screen switch 47 has been pressed, the operator setting screen processing (A
Perform D). If the determination in steps S136 to S142 is NO, the process advances to step S143 to perform command reception processing from each device in FIG. 23, and returns to step S135.

FIG. 39 shows the operation of each key process on the scope switch setting screen in S137. On the scope switch setting screen 74, for example, when the selection key 75 for setting a function to the operation switch (A) of the endoscope is pressed, the host controller 16 proceeds to S144.
Then, it is determined whether or not the setting to the operation switch (A) has been selected.
At 45, the input destination table of the setting function in the scope switch setting table is set to (A). The same applies to the operation switches (B), (C) and (D). Then, in S146, it is determined whether or not the SHIFT key 82 has been pressed.
Proceeding to 7, the basic mode and the extended mode are switched by toggle.

Next, from the function selection key group 80, for example,
If the RELEASE key has been pressed, at S148, the RELEASE key is pressed.
It is determined whether or not the key has been pressed, and in step S149, “RELEAS” is displayed in the input destination table as a function of the operation switch (A).
E "is set. Similar processing is performed when another function selection key is pressed.

Operation switches 85 to 8 of endoscope operation section 83
The instruction information 8 is transmitted from the endoscope 11 to the video system center 13 in FIG. 3 and transmitted to the host controller 16 via the serial controller 17 by a command. Then, the host controller 16 sends an instruction corresponding to the set function to the corresponding device, and the device is controlled by the operation switches 85 to 88 of the endoscope operation unit 83.

As described above, desired functions can be set to the operation switches 85 to 88 of the endoscope operation section 83, and peripheral devices can be controlled from the operation switches of the endoscope. Further, the setting of the function can be easily changed.

Next, the setting of the peripheral device which can be set for each operator will be described. In the present embodiment, the set values of the peripheral devices set to the desired values for each operator are stored, and the set values are read out according to the change of the operator and can be immediately changed to the predetermined set values. When changing the setting values of the peripheral devices, the operator setting screen switching switch 47 provided on the main operation screen 31 or the like is pressed to switch to the operator setting screen 90 as shown in FIG. The operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is provided on all operation screens except the date setting screen 54, the patient data input screens (1) 64, and (2) 65, in which the setting values may be changed. The operator setting screen 90 can be called immediately.

The operator setting screen 90 is provided with an operator name selection switch section 91 for selecting an operator name. By selecting an operator name from the operator name selection switch section 91, the operator is set. The set value of each peripheral device set for each is called. After selecting the operator name, pressing the screen hierarchy up switch 53 switches to the original operation screen. On the operation screen, for example, as in an electronic endoscope setting screen 32 shown in FIG. When a new operator name is input on the operator setting screen 90, a new input key 94 is pressed to display an input screen similar to the patient data input screen (1) 64 and perform data input. When the operator name is to be deleted, pressing the delete key 95 deletes the operator name.

The above-described setting for each operator will be described with reference to FIG. After the operator name is selected, for example, when the light amount of the light source device 12 or the color tone of the video system center 13 is set on the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, the set values are sent to the host controller 16. The host controller 16 sends a command to the serial interface 26, the set value of the light amount is sent to the light source device 12 via the light source I / F 27, and the set value of the color tone is sent to the video system center 13 via the video processor I / F 28. And each device is controlled. At the same time, the host controller 16 sends the set value to the set value storage means 38, and stores the set value in correspondence with the operator name. The set value storage means 38 stores the sent set value for each operator selected and displayed on the operator name display section 92.

The set values stored for each operator as described above are stored in the operator name selection switch section 91 on the operator setting screen 90.
Is called by the host controller 16 by selecting the operator name, and the host controller 16 resets each peripheral device and displays the operator name corresponding to the selected set value on the operator name display section 92. Then, the setting status display in the operation screen is also changed.

FIG. 4 shows the operation of the operator setting screen processing (AD).
0 is shown. The host controller 16 first executes S150
Then, an operator setting screen is drawn, and in S151, a key input of an operation switch provided on the operator setting screen 90 is waited. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S152 whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the operator setting screen 90. A process corresponding to the key is performed, and the process returns to S151. If the switch is not a function operation switch in S152, the pressed switch is set to HELP in S154.
It is determined whether or not the mode switch 68 is set. If the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S155, performs the same help processing (HAD) as described above, and returns to S150.

Next, in S156, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading part 37. If the heading part 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection processing (Z) shown in FIG. 22 is performed.
Further, in S157, it is determined whether or not the screen hierarchy up switch 53 is pressed, and if the screen hierarchy up switch is pressed, the process returns to the main operation screen processing (A) in FIG. Here, instead of returning to the main operation screen processing (A), it may be possible to return to the operation screen before switching to the operator setting screen.

In S158, it is determined whether or not the instruction is for shifting the operation screen to a lower level, that is, whether or not the new input key 94 has been pressed. Screen processing (ADA) is performed. This new input screen processing (ADA) performs the same processing as the patient data input screen processing (AC) shown in FIGS. 35 and 36. If the determinations in S152 to S158 are all NO, the process proceeds to S159 to execute a command receiving process from each device in FIG. 23, and returns to S151.

Conventionally, it is necessary to re-enter the setting values of each peripheral device every time the operator changes. For example, when the number of cases per day is large and several operators perform diagnosis, treatment, etc., alternately, Requires a complicated operation such as changing the set value according to the user's preference every time the operator changes, or performing an operation different from the intended operation by using the device without noticing the set value of others. However, according to the present embodiment, the operator does not need to check the set value for each test or reset the set value, and once the set value is stored, By simply selecting the user's name on the operator setting screen 90, setting of each peripheral device can be easily performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, a standard setting selection switch 93 for selecting a standard setting value is provided on the operator setting screen 90a, and the setting values used as standard in the system are stored in the setting value storage means 38. You can keep it. By selecting the standard setting selection switch 93, the standard setting value is called from the setting value storage means 38, and each peripheral device is set to the standard setting value. At the same time, on the operation screen, for example, as in the main operation screen 31 shown in FIG. 1, STANDARD SETTING indicating the standard setting state is displayed on the operator name display section 92, so that the user can easily recognize the standard setting state. .

S153 during the above-described operator setting screen processing
FIG. 41 shows the operation of each key process of the operator setting screen in the above. When the standard setting selection switch 93 is provided on the operator setting screen, the host controller 16
In S160, it is determined whether or not the standard setting selection switch 93 has been pressed. In S161, the display of the switch is turned on. In S162, the standard setting value (fixed value) of each peripheral device is read out. Then, a setting command for the standard setting value is transmitted to each device. Further, when the selection switch of a certain operator in the operator name selection switch section 91 is pressed, it is determined in S164 whether or not the selection switch of the operator is pressed, and in S165, the switch is displayed. The setting is switched to the ON state, and in S166, the set value of the corresponding operator is read out from the table of the set value storage unit 38, and S1 is executed.
At 67, a setting command corresponding to the read setting value is transmitted to each device. Similar processing is performed for the selection switches of other operators.

When the set value is changed in the standard setting state, as shown in FIG. 19, the operator name display section 92 of the operation screen indicates that the standard set value has been changed.
Display STANDARD SETTING. Thus, when the standard setting value is intentionally or erroneously changed during the inspection, the operator can be notified and warned.

By providing the standard setting values as described above, even an operator who is not used to using the apparatus can easily select the standard setting values and use them without any trouble. In addition, as seen in conference presentations and the like, when a plurality of systems or operators need to use the same conditions under the same conditions, it can be easily dealt with by using standard setting values.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, by selecting the operation screen changeover switches 41 to 45 of the heading section 37, a desired other operation screen can be immediately displayed regardless of the current operation screen hierarchy. Can be displayed. Therefore, unnecessary operations such as sequentially switching operation screens can be eliminated, and the operability at the time of diagnosis and treatment by the endoscope system can be improved. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures can be performed using the mirror system.

The operation screen displayed on the control panel has a plurality of operation screens provided for each function or device, and a screen corresponding to the function of the peripheral device to be controlled can be selectively displayed. By using the control panel, many functions can be easily operated with good operability, thereby preventing erroneous operations.

The operation screen changeover switches 41 to 4
Reference numeral 5 is provided in the heading portion 37 and has a shape different from other operation switches, so that visibility is good, identification is easy, and erroneous operation can be prevented.

Further, the setting status display section 60 for displaying various set values of the apparatus uses an analog display and a digital display in combination. By digital display of the set value linked to the, it is possible to easily recognize a specific numerical value with high accuracy. Therefore, even when precision is required, various settings of the apparatus can be made accurately, and safety in endoscopy can be ensured.

Further, since a plurality of arbitrary functions can be set on the operation switches of the endoscope operation section and the functions of the switches can be displayed on the operation screen, it is easy to confirm the set functions and to prevent erroneous operation. A desired function can be operated by the endoscope operation unit.

[0109] The set values of the peripheral devices can be set and stored as desired values for each operator, and the settings can be easily changed by selecting the operator. It is not necessary to confirm the set values or reset the values, the device can be operated immediately with its own set values, and the operability can be improved.

Furthermore, since the standard setting values of each peripheral device are stored and can be easily set to the standard settings, even an operator who is unfamiliar with the use of the device can easily operate the endoscope system. .

FIGS. 42 to 45 relate to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 42 is a perspective view showing the entire configuration of the endoscope system, FIG. 43 is an explanatory view showing a main operation screen, and FIG. FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation switch arrangement setting screen for setting the arrangement of the upper switches, and FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a scope / foot switch setting screen for setting the functions of the scope switch and the foot switch.

The second embodiment is a modification of the operation screen displayed on the control panel 4 of the endoscope system. As shown in FIG. 42, as in the first embodiment, the endoscope system includes a system main body 3 including a doctor workstation 1 and a nurse workstation 2, and a control panel 4 as centralized operation means for centrally operating the system.
And a monitor 5 for displaying an endoscope image to constitute a main part. Further, in this embodiment, the foot switch 101 for inputting an instruction for a set predetermined function is provided.
It can be connected to the system body 3.

As in the first embodiment, an operation screen is displayed on the control panel 4 under the control of the host controller 16, and by operating each operation screen on the control panel 4, each peripheral area of the endoscope system is operated. The device can be centrally operated and centrally controlled.

In this embodiment, the operation screen displayed on the control panel 4 includes a main operation screen 102 shown in FIG. 43 and an operation switch arrangement setting screen shown in FIG. 44 for setting the arrangement of switches on the operation screen. 103, a scope / footswitch setting screen 10 shown in FIG. 45 for setting the functions of the scope switch and the footswitch
4 and the like are displayed. The operation screens related to the other peripheral devices are the same as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

When the power of the system is turned on, a main operation screen 102 is displayed on the control panel 4 so that operations relating to the electronic endoscope can be performed.

On the main operation screen 102, a function setting display section 105 for displaying the functions set to the operation switches and foot switches of the endoscope is provided at the center left, and operation switches for arbitrary functions relating to the endoscope and peripheral devices are displayed. The operation switch display section 106 to be displayed is on the lower side, and the operator name display section 9 is displayed.
2. An operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is provided at least on the upper part. A scope / footswitch setting screen changeover switch 107 for switching to the scope / footswitch setting screen 104 and an operation switch arrangement setting screen changeover switch 108 for switching to the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103 are provided. Press to switch to each setting screen.

The function setting of the operation switch on the operation switch display section 106 of the main operation screen 102 will be described.

By pressing the operation switch arrangement setting screen changeover switch 108 on the main operation screen 102, the screen is switched to the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103 shown in FIG. In the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103, a function selection key group 109 is provided at a central portion, and an arrangement setting key group 110 is provided below the function selection key group. A screen hierarchy up switch 1 for returning to the main operation screen 102 is provided at the lower right.
11 are provided.

In this embodiment, an arbitrary function switch is selected on the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103, and the operation switch of the selected function can be arranged at a desired position on the operation switch display section 106 of the main operation screen 102. I can do it. This operation switch display section 1
The operation switch arranged at 06 can be set for each operator.

When setting the arrangement of the operation switches, the operator first presses the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 to set the operator on the operator setting screen 90 as in the first embodiment. Then, the operator name to be set is displayed on the operator name display section 92. When the operation switch arrangement setting screen changeover switch 108 is pressed, the operation switch arrangement setting screen 1 is displayed.
Switch to 03. The setting of the operator can also be made on the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103.

Then, a key at a desired position in the group of arrangement setting keys 110 is pressed. Then, the pressed key portion changes to a color that is more noticeable than the other keys, and the position of the selected key can be easily determined. Next, the operator places the operation switch display unit 1 on the main operation screen 102 at the designated position because the user frequently uses it.
In the function selection key group 109, one operation switch of a function desired to be displayed in 06 is selected and pressed. As a result, the operation switch of the selected function is set and displayed at a predetermined position of the operation switch display unit 106.

The above operation is repeated a desired number of times, and after the selection of the switches is completed, the screen hierarchy up switch 111
By pressing, the screen returns to the main operation screen 102. On the operation switch display section 106 of the main operation screen 102, only the switches selected by the operator himself / herself are displayed at a maximum of seven and at a minimum of zero. In the example shown in FIG. 43, the setting of Dr. Kawahara displayed on the operator name display unit 92 is displayed on the operation switch display unit 106 from the left end with Water,
Each operation switch of AIR and VTR is assigned, and when each set operation switch is operated, an instruction corresponding to the function of the switch is sent to a target device, and each function operates.

By pressing the function selection next page switch 112 on the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103, the function operation switches other than those displayed on the function selection key group 109 are similarly displayed, and the function is selected from among them. You can choose. Thus, more functions can be set in the operation switch display unit 106 of the main operation screen 102. Note that this function selection key group 10
The number of pages of 9 is not limited to 2 pages,
The number of pages can be prepared according to the number of functions that can be operated by the operation switches.

If a function is temporarily assigned to an arbitrary position on the operation switch display unit 106 and the operation switch of the function is not displayed and it is desired to make the operation switch blank, the space provided on the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103 is provided. Switch 113
By pressing, the operation switch at the position where the space switch 113 is pressed is not displayed.

Next, the function setting for the remote switches such as the operation switches 85 to 88 provided in the operation section of the endoscope as shown in FIG. 16 and the foot switch 101 shown in FIG. 42 will be described.

On the main operation screen 102, when the scope / foot switch setting screen changeover switch 107 is pressed, the scope / foot switch setting screen 104 shown in FIG.
Switch to. Scope / footswitch setting screen 10
4, a picture of an endoscope operation unit and a foot switch is displayed, and scope switch selection keys 114 to 117 and a foot switch selection key 118 are provided. Also,
In the lower part of the scope / footswitch setting screen 104, a function selection key group 119 is provided.

In this embodiment, desired functions can be set to the operation switches 85 to 88 of the endoscope similarly to the first embodiment, and an arbitrary function can be selected and set for the foot switch 101. It is possible. The function setting of this switch can also be set for each operator.

When setting the functions to the operation switches 85 to 88 and the foot switch 101 of the endoscope, the operator first presses the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 and operates the operator setting screen 90 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Set the person. Then, the operator name to be set is displayed on the operator name display section 92.
Then, by pressing the scope / footswitch setting screen changeover switch 107, the screen is switched to the scope / footswitch setting screen 104. The setting of the operator can also be made on the scope / footswitch setting screen 104.

The operation switches 85 to 88 of the endoscope are used.
Press the scope switch selection key corresponding to the switch to be set. Then, the portion of the pressed key changes to a color more conspicuous than other keys, and the selected operation switch can be easily identified. Next, the operator selects and presses a switch of a function desired to be set as an operation switch designated by the endoscope from the function selection key group 119 because the operator frequently uses the switch. As a result, an operation switch having a desired function can be selected and set as the operation switch of the designated endoscope. In the same manner, the functions of the operation switches and the foot switch 101 of another endoscope can be set.

After the function setting of all of the operation switches 85 to 88 of the endoscope and the foot switch 101 is completed, the display is returned to the main operation screen 102 by pressing the screen hierarchy up switch 120. The functions of the operation switches 85 to 88 and the foot switch 101 of the endoscope set in this way are displayed on the function setting display section 105 of the main operation screen 102. The functions displayed on the function setting display unit 105 correspond to the operation switches 85 to 88 and the foot switch 101 of the endoscope, respectively, and each function set by the operator's preference by operating each switch. Is executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 43, the operator name display section 9
The settings of Dr. Kawahara displayed in 2 are Release on the operation switch (A) 85 of the endoscope, and operation switch (B)
Print to 86, VTR to operation switch (C) 87, Freeze to operation switch (D) 88, foot switch 10
Iris is assigned to each of the devices 1, and when each remote switch is operated, an instruction corresponding to the set function is sent to a target device, and each function operates.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, only the frequently used switches necessary for each operator can be displayed on the operation switch display section 106 on the main operation screen 102, so that the operability is improved. It is possible to prevent the endoscope system from being set unintentionally by the operator by accidentally pressing an extra unused switch. Further, even when various functions are provided in the endoscope system assuming a large number of users, only a minimum number of operation switches necessary for a certain operator can be displayed on the main operation screen. It is possible to easily operate only the frequently used operation switches without any trouble such as being confused by the operation and having to switch to the operation screen of the lower hierarchy.

Further, the operator can use the operation switches of the endoscope as remote switches and foot switches as well as the operation screen of the control panel in accordance with his / her use situation and frequency of use. An arbitrary function can be set to the switch, and an operation instruction of the set function can be given by operating these remote switches. As described above, since the predetermined function can be operated from other than the control panel, the operation can be freely and easily performed even during the endoscope inspection, and the operability can be improved.

FIGS. 46 and 47 relate to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 46 is an explanatory view showing a main operation screen, and FIG. 47 is an operation switch arrangement setting screen for setting the arrangement of switches on the operation screen. FIG.

This embodiment is a modification of the main operation screen and the operation switch arrangement setting screen of the second embodiment.

The main operation screen 121 shown in FIG. 46 and the operation switch arrangement setting screen 122 shown in FIG. 47 have the operation switch group previous page switch 123 and the operation switch Switch group next page switch 124 and operation switch group page display unit 125
Are provided. Other screen configurations are the same as in the second embodiment.

In this embodiment, up to seven operation switch display units 106 in the second embodiment can be arbitrarily set.
Is an extension of the operation switch group to be displayed, for example, has a plurality of pages with seven operation switch groups as one page. The method for setting the arrangement of the operation switches is the same as in the second embodiment.

To switch the page of the operation switch group of the operation switch display section 106, the operation switch group is switched to the previous page by pressing the operation switch group previous page switch 123, and the operation switch group next page switch 124 is pressed. Thereby, the operation switch group switches to the next page. The current page number is displayed on the operation switch group page display section 125, and the operation switch display section 1
06 can be recognized.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in addition to the effect of the second embodiment, the operator can hierarchically group the operation switches according to his / her own use frequency and divide into pages.
A larger number of operation switches can be arranged in an easily understandable and operable manner.

Although not particularly shown, when the number of switches per page displayed on the operation switch display unit 106 is smaller than the maximum displayable number, the area of the switches is increased or the shape is changed according to the number of displayed switches. By changing, operability can be further improved.

[0141]

As described above, according to the present invention, when a plurality of devices are intensively operated and controlled, a desired function can be changed by a user, a treatment, or an inspection. An endoscope system and an endoscope system control method capable of improving operability by assigning to a switch can be realized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 to FIG. 19 relate to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a main operation screen for performing main operations of a system displayed on a control panel.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of an endoscope system.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the endoscope system.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an electronic endoscope setting screen for performing various settings when using the electronic endoscope.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a fiberscope operation screen for performing various operations when using a fiberscope.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an external video device operation screen for operating a VTR.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a heat probe device operation screen for operating the heat probe device.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an electrocautery device operation screen for operating the electrocautery device;

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the configuration of the heading section.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration when each peripheral device is controlled by a control panel.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a date setting screen for setting a date and the like.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a patient data input screen (1) used when inputting patient data.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing a patient data input screen (2) used when inputting patient data.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a HELP mode screen in HELP mode for explaining the operation of the control panel.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a scope switch setting screen used when setting a function of an operation switch of the endoscope;

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing an operation unit of the endoscope.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an operator setting screen for selecting a setting value of each peripheral device according to the operator;

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the operator setting screen.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation screen when a standard setting value of the device is changed.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an initial operation of the endoscope system.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the operation of the process on the main operation screen.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an operation screen selection process;

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an operation of a command receiving process from each device.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an electronic endoscope setting screen process.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of the date setting screen processing.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the operation of a fiberscope operation screen process.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an operation of a bed setting screen process.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key processing on the fiberscope operation screen in FIG. 26;

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the operation of the external video device operation screen processing.

30 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key process on the external video device operation screen in FIG. 29.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the operation of the heat probe device operation screen processing.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key process on the heat probe device operation screen in FIG. 31;

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the operation of the electric scalpel device operation screen processing.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key process on the electrocautery device operation screen in FIG. 33;

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the operation of a patient data input screen process;

36 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key processing of the patient data input screen in FIG. 35.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an operation of a help process;

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an operation of a scope switch setting screen process.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key process on the scope switch setting screen in FIG. 38;

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an operation of an operator setting screen process.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key process on the operator setting screen in FIG. 40;

42 to 45 relate to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 42 is a perspective view showing an entire configuration of an endoscope system.

FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a main operation screen.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation switch arrangement setting screen for setting the arrangement of switches on the operation screen;

FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a scope / foot switch setting screen for setting the functions of the scope switch and the foot switch;

46 and 47 relate to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 46 is an explanatory view showing a main operation screen.

FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation switch arrangement setting screen for setting the arrangement of switches on the operation screen;

FIG. 48 is an explanatory view showing a conventional operation screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 3 ... System main body 4 ... Control panel 11 ... Endoscope 12 ... Light source device 13 ... Video system center 14 ... Heat probe device 15 ... Electric scalpel device 16 ... Host controller 31 ... Main operation screen 37 ... Heading part (operation screen selection part) 41 to 45: operation screen changeover switch 46: operation switch group 53: screen hierarchy up switch

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Hiroyuki Ushibo 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Inside Olympus Optical Industries Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Akio Uchiyama 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo No. Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Shingo Kato, Inventor 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Atsuno Amano, 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo No. Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Toshiaki Nishikori 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo In-line Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Masahiko Hamano 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo No. Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kazushi Takamizawa 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Ori Inside Path Optical Industry Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor: Tsuguhisa Sasai 2-43-2, Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo ORIN Pass Optical Industry Corporation (72) Inventor: Koji Okada 2-43-2, Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Ori (72) Inventor Tomoyuki Aoyama 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Inside Olympus Optical Co., Ltd.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An endoscope system comprising: a plurality of peripheral devices used when using an endoscope; and a central control unit for centrally controlling the plurality of peripheral devices. A switch function display means for displaying a selectable function as a function of the switch means for operating the peripheral device; and selecting a desired function from the functions displayed by the switch function display means as the function of the switch means. An endoscope system comprising: a function selecting means for setting. 2. An endoscope system control method having a centralized control step of centrally controlling a plurality of peripheral devices used when using an endoscope, wherein the centralized control step includes a switch for operating the peripheral device. A switch function displaying step of displaying a selectable function as a function of the means, and a function selecting step of selecting and setting a desired function from the functions displayed in the switch function displaying step as the function of the switch means. A method for controlling an endoscope system, comprising: