JP2001087256A - X-ray radioscopic photographing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an X-ray radioscopic photographing device capable of periodically or automatically transmitting an operational situation of a delivery device and a using situation of consumable goods to a service base when necessary. SOLUTION: A situation monitoring/part control means 11 gathers information on an operational situation of a machine control system 13, an image processing system 14 and an X-ray generator system 15 of this device and a using situation of consumable goods to be stored in a storage device 17. A communication controller 19 automatically transmits information of the storage device 17 to a user device control system 24 of a service base 23 from a PHS terminal 22 by mail software 20 and a modem 21 at time decided by a clock timer 15 or by a transmission requesting trigger from an external part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus, and more particularly to a maintenance service for automatically transmitting an operation information file of the apparatus to a remote service base from the apparatus.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Technical service is a narrow sense of after-sales service. Technical service is the manufacturer's responsibility for a product and is a system of precautionary measures against failures, accidents and dangers that may result from the customer's use of the product. For this purpose, the equipment delivered is regularly inspected and emergency measures are taken in case of failure. A necessary element of the service system is to be able to respond promptly so that the device always operates normally. This cannot be done unless the status of the delivered device is accurately understood. In order to respond, there is a situation in which the parts to be used are appropriately procured and a technician capable of technical service must be dispatched to the site. The service company prepares a delivery destination list for periodic inspection of the equipment, records data such as the model name of the equipment, delivery date, use status, etc., enters into a maintenance contract for periodic inspection, and The service technician performs an inspection, re-adjusts, repairs, replaces parts, tests, and performs maintenance work so that it can be used normally. The equipment information is acquired during maintenance work, and the management data of the equipment at the delivery destination is updated. Also, in the event of trouble, you will be contacted urgently, grasp the situation by phone, fax, etc.
Service staff is dispatched. However, with the above method, troubles cannot be detected in advance and precautionary measures cannot be taken.Therefore, recently, a telephone line is connected to the device, and the status of the device is remotely controlled from a service base, called remote maintenance. It checks the status of the equipment, updates the data of the equipment at the destination, and dispatches service personnel to the site based on the data to prevent failures. Procurement of spare parts for replacement of equipment required for technical service is determined from the management information file of the equipment at the above delivery destination, and an appropriate number of parts are stored at service spots near service bases and customers. Have been. Service personnel are increasingly specialized in high-tech equipment, but are trained so that service methods are block-by-block and can be used by service personnel with a certain level of skill at any time and anywhere. .

[0003]

The technical service for the conventional X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus has been provided as described above. However, the use of the apparatus and the checking of consumables used in the apparatus are performed using the apparatus. Information from those who do,
Actually, service staff must be dispatched periodically to obtain information. Also, even with remote maintenance via telephone line, the delivered equipment can be
We must collect information one by one. Consumables, such as batteries, had to be managed at the time of replacement, and had to be visited from the service base, accessed, to determine the remaining amount and the usable limit.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides technical services such as the usage status of consumables used in a delivered device, the operation status of the device, and the status of occurrence of trouble. Information data on a regular basis
Another object of the present invention is to provide an X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus that can be automatically incorporated into a service base when needed.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, an X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus according to the present invention comprises an X-ray tube and an X-ray detection system disposed opposite to the subject with the X-ray tube interposed therebetween. Holds and operates, enabling fluoroscopy and photography from multiple directions.
Alternatively, in an X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus capable of reconstructing an image, a status monitoring / parts management means for monitoring and storing the operating status of the apparatus, the frequency of occurrence of troubles, the number of times of use of consumables and the operating time of the apparatus, and a communication terminal Depending on the communication controller where the mail software is installed
A mechanism for automatically transmitting an information file of the status monitoring / parts management means from a device side to a remote service base upon occurrence of a trigger which requires transmission of information is provided.

The X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus according to the present invention is configured as described above, and includes a mechanical control system, an image processing system,
The number of times and the operating time of the consumables used in the line generator system, etc., and the operation status of the device and the frequency of occurrence of troubles are monitored and stored by the status monitoring / parts management means, so they can be periodically or If a transmission trigger is sent when necessary, the communication controller sends the stored information to a remote service base or a necessary place at the communication terminal from the communication controller, and transmits the data of the user device management system at the service base to the service base. It can be updated to the latest one. By analyzing the data, it is possible to plan replacement parts and dispatch of service personnel to the site, thereby reducing the number of regular inspections and improving the operation status of the apparatus.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of an X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system capable of extracting information necessary for technical service of the X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a circulatory organ diagnosis system for explaining the present apparatus. This apparatus monitors and stores the operating states and trouble occurrence states of the machine control system 13, the image processing system 14, and the X-ray generator system 15, the number of times of use of consumable parts used, the operating time, and the like. Parts management means 11
A storage device 17 for storing the information, a communication controller 19 having a mail software 20 for e-mailing the stored information and a modem 21 and capable of automatically transmitting to a remote service base 23 by a PHS terminal 22; It comprises a status monitoring / parts management means 11, a storage device 17, and a computer 16 for controlling a communication controller 19.

The status monitoring / parts management means 11 is a status monitoring means for monitoring and storing the operating state and trouble occurrence status of the apparatus, and a parts management means for monitoring and storing the number of times of use and the operating time of consumables used in the apparatus. It is composed of The status monitoring means controls the device with the machine control system 13, the image processing system 14, and the X
It is classified into a line generator system 15 and monitored for each system. Then, it monitors whether the link between the input unit of each system of the apparatus and the operating unit controlled by the input is operating normally, and stores the operating time and operating frequency of each system. When the operating unit is not normally linked and operated by the signal from the input unit, that is, when the output signal is not output in response to the input signal, the trouble is stored. The situation monitoring means monitors and stores the location of the trouble and the frequency of occurrence of the trouble for each system by the computer 16. The component management unit, similar to the status monitoring unit, includes a machine control system 13 and an image processing system 14.
And the X-ray generator system 15, and monitors and stores the number of times the consumables used in each system and the operating time are used. The storage device 17 stores data monitored and collected by the status monitoring / parts management unit 11. Communication controller 1
Reference numeral 9 denotes a modem for installing e-mail software 20 capable of transmitting an e-mail to the outside, for exchanging information by connecting a processing device installed in a remote place or between a processing device and a terminal by a telephone line, and the like. A digital simple telephone system PHS terminal 22 is provided as a telephone handset.

Next, specific monitoring and storage of each system will be described with reference to FIG. In the X-ray generator system 15, since the life of the X-ray tube 1 is determined by its load state, X-ray conditions during fluoroscopy and imaging, that is, X-ray tube voltage, X-ray tube current, fluoroscopy time, imaging time, The parts management means monitors and stores the fluoroscopy, the number of times of imaging, the frequency of use, and the like. Image processing system 14
In (2), the image intensifier 2 and the TV camera attached thereto monitor the accumulated time and the frequency of use, because the luminance of the image intensifier 2 deteriorates due to the cumulative use time and the sensitivity of the TV camera decreases. A battery for backup of each data also monitors and stores the operation time. In addition, the non-volatile R
The number of times of writing such as OM is monitored and stored. In the machine control system 13, there are movable parts of the apparatus at various locations, a mechanism for moving the image intensifier 2 up and down, a mechanism for rotating the C-arm 3 along the channel of the C-arm support 4, There is a mechanism in which the mold arm support section 4 tilts around its support axis, and a mechanism in which the entire C-arm 3 moves up and down along the support section 5. Driving motors for operating these mechanisms are provided at various locations. ON used in the electric circuit for driving the motor
-The OFF relay operates each time it is driven. This ON-O
The number of times the FF relay is energized is monitored and stored. A holding mechanism such as a spring is used for the operation lever 9c for driving and the like. The number of accesses and the frequency of use are monitored and stored. The monitored and stored information is compared to a predefined replacement life. If the value exceeds the value, an alarm signal is given.

Next, a method of communicating with the service base 23 will be described. When the clock timer 18 that manages the transmission time of information by the device itself issues a transmission trigger, and the transmission / reception terminal 12 of the external service base 23 receives the information transmission trigger in the PHS terminal 22 of the local communication controller 19. The computer 16 activates the mail software 20 to stand up, enters a transmission operation, and collects the information collected by the status monitoring / parts management means 11 and stored in the storage device 17 from the PHS terminal 22 to a remote service. The data is transmitted to the transmitting / receiving terminal 12 at the base 23. Information from the transmitting / receiving terminal 12 is input to the user device management system 24.

The service base 23 analyzes the new information updated by the user device management system 24. First, grasp the operation status of the equipment, the status of consumables, and the trouble status,
Schedule scheduled inspections, dispatch technicians, and replace parts, and implement them immediately.

[0012] At the time of emergency response or regular inspection, when the service person completes the work on site, the service work contents and the state of the apparatus are keyed in with the input device, and the storage device 1 of the present apparatus is used.
7 is input. As a result, the work content and the state of the device are automatically transmitted from the communication controller 19 to the service base 23. The service staff does not need to prepare a separate work report unless there is a special situation.

If the radio wave from the PHS terminal 22 causes a problem in the above configuration of the apparatus, the communication controller 19 of the apparatus may be extended outside by a telephone line, and the PHS terminal 22 may be installed outside the room.

[0014]

The X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus according to the present invention is configured as described above, and information such as the operating state of the apparatus and the state of occurrence of trouble, the number of times of use of consumable parts used, the operating time, etc. At a specified time or by a transmission request trigger from the outside, the device automatically transmits to the specified service base in a remote location by the communication terminal, so that information on the new delivery device can always be obtained. it can. Analyzing the information, even if the location of the device is inconvenient and remote,
The situation can be grasped, service staff can be dispatched and spare parts can be prepared as necessary, and prompt action can be taken. Therefore, it is possible to reduce timely responses and periodic inspections in a state where there is no problem with the device, and to increase the operation status of the device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of an X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a circulatory organ diagnostic system for explaining the X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... X-ray tube 2 ... Image intensifier 3 ... C-arm 4 ... C-arm support part 5 ... Prop part 6 ... Ceiling traveling part 7 ... Cable 8 ... Examination table 9 ... Controller 9a ... Control console 9b ... Operation Switch 9c Operating lever 10 Monitor 11 Status monitoring / parts management means 12 Transmitter / receiver terminal 13 Machine control system 14 Image processing system 15 X-ray generator system 16 Computer 17 Storage device 18 Clock timer 19 Communication controller 20 Mail software 21 Modem 22 PHS terminal 23 Service base 24 User equipment management system

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An apparatus which operates while holding an X-ray tube and an X-ray detection system which is disposed opposite to a subject with the X-ray tube interposed therebetween, thereby enabling fluoroscopy and imaging from multiple directions. In an X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus capable of reconstructing an image, a status monitoring / parts management means for monitoring and storing the operating status of the apparatus, the frequency of occurrence of troubles, the number of times of use of consumables and the operating time of the apparatus, a communication terminal and mail A mechanism for automatically transmitting the information file of the status monitoring / parts management means from a device side to a remote service base periodically or by the occurrence of a trigger that requires information transmission by a communication controller in which software is installed. An X-ray fluoroscopic apparatus, comprising: