JP2001187021A - Inspection system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ophthalmic apparatus wherein, even during power saving is performed, a subject to be examined does not need both waiting for and releasing the power saving by manual operation. SOLUTION: In an inspection system wherein at least an autorefractometer 10 with a refractive power measuring means 11 for examining the subject to be examined and a tonometer 30 with an intraocular tension measuring means 31 and a control device 40 for saving power of this intraocular tension measuring means are provided and, after an examination is performed by means of the autorefractometer 10, the examination is performed by means of the tonometer, when the examination by means of the autorefractometer 10 is completed during power saving of the tonometer 30 is performed by means of the control device 40, power saving of the tonometer 30 is released.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an inspection system including at least a first inspection device and a second inspection device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a general inspection system, it has been known that a refractive power is first measured by a refractometer, and then an intraocular pressure is measured by a non-contact tonometer.

When measuring an eye to be examined by such an examination system, it is common to arrange a refractometer and a tonometer in the same examination room. In addition, the tonometer and the like are provided with a power save function.

[0004]

By the way, the subject is
It moves to the front of the non-contact tonometer after the measurement of the refractometer, but if the non-contact tonometer has been saved in power, the power save must be canceled and the measurement can be performed after the cancellation. It takes a certain amount of time. For this reason, even if the subject moves before the non-contact tonometer and then cancels the power save, the measurement cannot be started immediately,
The subject had to wait until the device was activated. In addition, there is a problem that the power save must be manually released each time, which is troublesome.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention that a subject does not need to wait for a power save operation, and also needs to manually cancel the power save operation. There is no inspection system to provide.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a first inspection apparatus having first inspection means for inspecting a subject, and a second inspection apparatus for inspecting the subject.
An inspection system including at least a second inspection device having an inspection unit and a power saving unit for saving power of the second inspection unit, wherein an inspection is performed by the second inspection device after the inspection by the first inspection device is completed In the above, when the inspection by the first inspection device is completed while the power of the second inspection device is being saved by the power saving means,
The power saving by the power saving means of the second inspection device is released.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for inspecting a subject.
At least a first inspection apparatus having inspection means, a second inspection apparatus having second inspection means for inspecting the subject, and a power saving means for saving power of the second inspection means; In an inspection system in which inspection is performed by a second inspection device after the inspection by one inspection device is completed,
An operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the first inspection device is provided. When the operation detection device detects an operation of the first inspection device,
When the power of the second inspection device is saved by the power saving means, the power saving of the power saving means is released.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a first method for inspecting a subject is provided.
At least a first inspection apparatus having inspection means, a second inspection apparatus having second inspection means for inspecting the subject, and a power saving means for saving power of the second inspection means; In an inspection system in which inspection is performed by a second inspection device after the inspection by one inspection device is completed,
A human detection sensor is provided for detecting a subject who has moved in front of the first inspection device for inspection. When the human detection sensor detects a person, the second inspection device is saved in power by the power saving means. If there is, the power saving of the power saving means is released.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the first and second inspection devices are ophthalmic devices.

[0010] The invention of claim 5 is characterized in that the first inspection device is an auto-refractometer and the second inspection device is a tonometer.

[0011]

Embodiments of an inspection system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. [First Embodiment] FIG. 1 shows the configuration of an ophthalmic examination system. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes an auto-refractometer for measuring refractive power (first examination apparatus: ophthalmologic apparatus), and reference numeral 30 denotes a non-contact tonometer for measuring intraocular pressure (second examination apparatus: ophthalmologic apparatus). The lacometer 10 and the non-contact tonometer 30 are arranged in the same examination room 25. The auto-refractometer 10 and the non-contact tonometer 30 are connected to a server 26, and the server 26 is connected to a plurality of terminals 27. Each terminal 27 is a personal computer or the like installed in another hospital or the like that needs the measurement data of the subject.

The server 26 includes an auto-refractometer 1
When the measurement data transmitted from 0 is received, a measurement end signal indicating the end of the measurement is transmitted to the non-contact tonometer 30.

The auto-refractometer 10 has a refractive power measuring means 11 for measuring the refractive power of the eye to be examined, a monitor 12 for displaying the refractive power and the like measured by the refractive power measuring means 11, and other information. Measurement switch 13 for performing the operation and operation keys 14 for performing each operation
Transmitting / receiving means 15 for transmitting the refractive index and the like measured by the refractive power measuring means 11;
And refractive power measuring means 11, monitor 12, transmitting and receiving means 15
And a control device 20 for controlling the above.

The control device 20 includes a power save switch 1
6 is turned on, the refractive power measuring means 11 and the monitor 1
2. When the power of the transmitting means 15 is saved and the power save switch 16 is turned off, the power save is canceled.

The non-contact tonometer 30 includes an intraocular pressure measuring means 31 for measuring the intraocular pressure of the eye to be examined, a monitor 32 for displaying the intraocular pressure measured by the tonometry, and other information. Measurement switch 33 for performing measurement
And an operation key 34 for performing each operation, and a transmitting unit 35 for transmitting an intraocular pressure or the like measured by the intraocular pressure measuring unit 31
Power save switch 41, intraocular pressure measurement means 31,
A control device 40 for controlling the monitor 32, the transmitting means 35, etc.
And the like.

The control device 40 includes a power save switch 4
1 is turned on, when the measurement is not performed even after a lapse of a predetermined time, the tonometry means 31, the monitor 32,
When the power of the transmitting means 35 and the like is saved and the power save switch 41 is turned off, the power save is canceled. Further, when the transmission / reception means 35 receives the measurement end signal transmitted from the server 26 during the power saving, the control device 45 cancels the power saving.

Next, the operation of the inspection system of the first embodiment will be described.

First, before the measurement, the auto-refractometer 10 is aligned with the subject's eye, and when the measurement switch is operated after the alignment is completed, the control device 20 of the auto-refractometer 10 controls the refractometer 11 to measure the refraction. Measure the refractive index of the examiner. The measured refractive index and the like are displayed on the monitor 12. Then, an ID code or the like is added to the measurement data as the refractive index, and when the operation key 14 is operated, the measurement data to which the ID code is added is transmitted to the transmitting unit
5 to the server 26. When the measurement data is transmitted to the server 26, the server 26 outputs a measurement end number.

When the transmitting / receiving means 35 receives the measurement end signal from the server 26, the non-contact tonometer 30 releases the power saving of the tonometry means 31, the monitor 32, the transmitting means 35 and the like if the power saving is in progress. I do. By this release, while the subject moves from the auto-refractometer 10 to the non-contact tonometer 30, the non-contact tonometer 30 stands up, and the subject does not wait and the non-contact tonometer 30 does not wait. Thus, the intraocular pressure can be measured.

When the measurement switch 33 is pressed after performing alignment, the non-contact tonometer 30 controls the tonometry means 31 to measure the intraocular pressure of the subject in the same manner as in the prior art. Do. The measured intraocular pressure value is displayed on the monitor 32, and an ID code or the like is added to the measurement data as the intraocular pressure value. When the operation key 34 is operated, the measurement data with the ID code is transmitted to the server 26 by the transmission / reception means 35. Sent to [Second Embodiment] FIG. 2 shows the configuration of an ophthalmic examination system according to a second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the auto-refractometer 10 is arranged in the examination room 28, and the fundus camera (second examination device) 50 and the perimeter (second examination device) 60 are arranged in another examination room (dark room) 29. It was done.

The retinal camera 50 includes a photographing optical system means 51 for observing and photographing the fundus, a memory 52 for storing a fundus image photographed by the photographing optical system means 51, a photographing switch 53, and various operations. Operating keys 54, a monitor 56 for displaying a fundus image stored in the memory 52 and a fundus image observed by the photographing optical system 51, and a transmitting / receiving means 55 for transmitting the fundus image stored in the memory 52
, Power save switch 57, photographing optical system means 5
1, a monitor 56, a control device 58 for controlling the transmission / reception means 55 and the like.

The control device 58 includes the power save switch 5
7 is turned on, the power of the photographing optical system means 51, the monitor 56, the transmission / reception means 55, etc. is automatically saved when the observation and photographing are not performed even after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the power save switch 57 is turned off. Then, the power save is released.

The perimeter 60 includes a visual field measuring means 61 for measuring the visual field, a visual field measuring switch 62, and a visual field measuring means 61.
63 for storing field-of-view data measured by
And an operation key 64 for performing each operation, a transmission / reception unit 65 for transmitting the visual field data stored in the memory 63, a power save switch 66, and a control device 67 for controlling the visual field measurement unit 61, the transmission / reception unit 65, and the like. And the like.

The control device 67 includes a power save switch 6
When the power is turned on, the power of the visual field measuring means 61, the transmitting / receiving means 65 and the like is automatically saved when the visual field measurement is not performed even after a lapse of a predetermined time.
When the 6 is turned off, the power save is canceled.

Next, the operation of the inspection system according to the second embodiment will be described.

The auto-refractometer 10 in the examination room 28
The measurement of the refractive index of the subject is performed, and an ID code or the like is added to the measured data, and the transmission / reception means 1
5 to the server 26. Upon receiving the measurement data from the auto-refractometer 10, the server 26 outputs a measurement end signal.

The fundus camera 50 in another examination room 29
When the transmission / reception means 55 receives the measurement end signal from the server 26, the power saving of the photographing optical system means 51, the monitor 56, the transmission / reception means 55 and the like is canceled if the power saving is being performed. With this release, the fundus camera 50 stands up while the subject moves from the examination room 28 to another examination room 29, and the subject can observe and photograph the fundus with the fundus camera 50 without waiting. Can be done.

Further, when the fundus camera 50 rises, the examiner in the examination room 29 can know in advance that the subject comes from the examination room 28. In this case, an alarm (notification means) may be provided, and the alarm may be sounded when the power saving of the fundus camera 50 is canceled by the measurement end signal. In addition, if another alarm is provided at a nurse station or the like and the alarm is sounded by a measurement end signal to notify a nurse at the nurse station that the subject is coming to the examination room 29, the nurse can Since there is no need to wait in the examination room 29, another work can be performed.

Further, the nurse has a receiver, and the server 26 wirelessly transmits a measurement end signal. When the receiver receives the measurement end signal, an alarm sounds and the subject enters the examination room 29. You may let them know that you are coming.

The perimeter 60 rises in the same manner as the fundus camera 50 during power saving, and the subject can measure the visual field by the perimeter 60 without waiting.

The perimeter 60 may be started up in the same manner as in the first embodiment after the observation and photographing of the fundus by the fundus camera 50 is completed. Further, the order in which the fundus camera 50 and the perimeter 60 rise may be reversed. [Third Embodiment] In the third embodiment, the non-contact tonometer 3 is detected by detecting the sound of the operation of the auto-refractometer 10.
The power save of 0 is canceled. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 70 denotes a microphone for converting the operation sound of the auto-refractometer 10 into an electric signal, and reference numeral 71 denotes a memory for storing the operation sound when the auto-refractometer 10 operates.

The control device 40 compares the signal output from the microphone 70 with the operation sound stored in the memory 71 to determine whether or not the auto-refractometer 10 has operated. If the power saving is being performed, the power saving of the tonometry unit 31, the monitor 32, the transmitting unit 35, and the like is canceled. The control device 40 operates similarly to the first embodiment.

When the microphone 70 detects an operation sound of a printer (not shown) for printing out data, it is determined that the inspection of the auto-refractometer 10 has been completed, and the intraocular pressure measurement means 31 during power saving. , Monitor 32,
The power saving of the transmission means 35 and the like may be released. Since the data is printed out by the printer after the measurement is completed, this is used. [Fourth Embodiment] FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment. In this fourth embodiment, an infrared sensor (human detection sensor) 80 is provided in the main body of the auto-refractometer 10 in place of the microphone 70. It is provided to detect a subject who has moved for measurement before the auto-refractometer 10. When the infrared sensor 80 detects the subject, if the non-contact tonometer 30 is performing power saving, the control device 50 cancels the power saving of the tonometry unit 31, the monitor 32, the transmitting unit 35, and the like. Things.

In this case, when the infrared sensor 80 detects the subject, the power save of the non-contact tonometer 30 may be canceled with a delay of a predetermined time from the detection. This takes into account the inspection time when the inspection takes time.

A microswitch may be provided in the chair of the auto-refractometer 10 in place of the infrared sensor 80 so that the microswitch is turned on when the subject sits down on the chair to detect the subject. Good.

In both the third and fourth embodiments, the description has been given of the case where the power saving of the non-contact tonometer 30 is canceled when the power of the non-contact tonometer 30 is being saved. Of course, it may be. Further, the auto-refractometer 10 may be another ophthalmic apparatus. Further, the third and fourth embodiments may be applied to the second embodiment.

In each of the above embodiments, an ophthalmic examination system has been described. However, the present invention can be applied to other examination systems. For example, the present invention may be applied to a CT scan, an X-ray, and the like used for a general health examination.

[0038]

According to the present invention, there is no need for the subject to wait even during power saving, and there is no need to manually cancel power saving.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an inspection system according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an inspection system according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an inspection system according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an inspection system according to a fourth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Auto refractometer (1st test | inspection apparatus) 11 Refractive power measuring means (1st test | inspection means) 30 Tonometer (2nd test | inspection apparatus) 31 Intraocular pressure measuring means 32 Monitor 40 Control apparatus

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued on the front page (72) Kunihiko Hara 75-1, Hasunumacho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo Inside Topcon Corporation (72) Inventor Takuya Moriyama 75-1, Hasunumacho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo Topcon Corporation Inside

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A first inspection apparatus having first inspection means for inspecting a subject, a second inspection means for inspecting the subject, and a power saving means for saving power of the second inspection means. At least a second inspection device having
In the inspection system in which the inspection is performed by the second inspection device after the inspection by the inspection device is completed, when the inspection by the first inspection device is completed while the power of the second inspection device is being saved by the power saving means, (2) An inspection system, wherein the power saving by the power saving means of the inspection device is canceled. 2. A first inspection apparatus having a first inspection means for inspecting a subject, a second inspection means for inspecting the subject, and a power saving means for saving power of the second inspection means. At least a second inspection device having
In an inspection system for performing an inspection by a second inspection device after the inspection by the inspection device is completed, an operation detection unit for detecting an operation of the first inspection device is provided, and when the operation detection unit detects an operation of the first inspection device, An inspection system for canceling the power saving of the power saving means when the power of the second inspection device is saved by the power saving means. 3. A first inspection apparatus having first inspection means for inspecting a subject, a second inspection means for inspecting the subject, and a power saving means for saving power of the second inspection means. At least a second inspection device having
In an inspection system for performing an inspection by a second inspection device after an inspection by an inspection device is completed, a human detection sensor for detecting a subject who has moved in front of the first inspection device for the inspection is provided. An inspection system for canceling the power saving of the power saving means when the second inspection device is power-saved by the power saving means when detecting the person. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said first and second inspection devices are ophthalmic devices.
The inspection system described in (1). 5. The inspection system according to claim 1, wherein the first inspection device is an auto-refractometer, and the second inspection device is a tonometer.