JP2002112991A - X-ray image diagnostic system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an X-ray image diagnostic system capable of recognizing mutual set information by connecting respective components, easily referring set information or system information on the respective components, and remotely examining and maintaining. SOLUTION: The X-ray image diagnosing system comprises respective component information summarizing I/F 1. The system further comprises mutual set recognition means 15 for incorporating respective set condition information into the respective components such as an X-ray high-voltage unit 4, a bed unit 5, an image processor 7, an X-ray movable diaphragm unit 6, a TV camera unit 3, an image intensifier 8, and the like. The respective set condition information are read by the component information summarizing I/F 1, and displayed by a panel computer 2. Since the set condition information are recognized with each other by the components, it is not necessary to reset the information again.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an X-ray image diagnostic apparatus, and more particularly to an X-ray image diagnostic apparatus having means for recognizing setting conditions of each component.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus is generally composed of a set of apparatus units having a plurality of individual functions. By independently configuring each individual function for each device, independent design and development are performed for each device having each individual function. The pursuit of good performance in each device unit has been pursued by individual professional design and development. Devices having these individual functions are roughly divided into X-ray high-pressure devices, X-ray movable diaphragms, image intensifiers, TV cameras, couch devices, image processing devices, and the like as general components.

Devices having these individual functions (hereinafter, referred to as components) are independent of each other,
For example, even if any one of the components needs to be replaced for maintenance or the like, it is sufficient to replace only that component.

[0004] In order to install an X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus constituted by the interconnection of such components in an examination room of a hospital or the like, the components are carried in and installed. Each component is completed after combination X
There are various performance specifications or a large number of set values for components alone according to the specifications of the line image diagnostic apparatus. Connecting these various types of components to each other involves not only mechanical connections but also electrical connection operations.

[0005] When the connection work involved in the installation is performed by, for example, a serviceman of a manufacturer, the type, setting, and the like of each component are all investigated at the time of installation, and the conditions of each component are set based on the result of the investigation.

[0006]

However, the prior art has the following problems to be solved.

In order to install an X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus in an examination room or the like, a serviceman who performs the installation work at the installation site, for example, has to carry out a survey for setting each component for the apparatus. Since there are various specifications of the X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus to be installed, there are many setting conditions for each component. For this reason, in the installation work, it is necessary to accurately set the component conditions from a complicated combination. This required a lot of time and skill for the installation work, and it was hard to say that the workability was good.

In view of these problems, the present invention makes it possible to recognize each other's setting information by connecting each component, and it is easy to refer to the setting information and system information of each component and remotely. It is an object of the present invention to provide an X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus capable of performing maintenance and inspection of the apparatus.

[0009]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus configured by interconnecting a plurality of components. Setting condition storage means provided in each of the components and storing setting conditions relating to the operation of the component; and interface means for interconnecting the setting condition storage means to communicate the setting conditions, An X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus is characterized in that the operating conditions of the apparatus are set by connecting the components to each other via the interface means.

[0010] According to the present invention described in claim 2,
The X interface according to claim 1, wherein the interface means includes a connection means for connecting to an externally provided network, and a remote maintenance operation can be performed via the network connected by the connection means. The line image diagnostic apparatus is a solution.

[0011]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining the configuration of an X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The schematic diagram shown in FIG. 1 is an example of the configuration of the X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
A component information control I / F 1 to which each component constituting the X-ray image diagnostic apparatus is connected, a panel computer 2, a TV camera device 3, an X-ray high-voltage device 4,
Couch device 5, X-ray movable diaphragm device 6, image processing device 7
, An image intensifier 8, and a remote maintenance 9.

The panel computer 2 is provided for controlling operations related to X-ray photography by the X-ray image diagnostic apparatus. The panel computer 2 is connected to each component information control I / F 1 to read and set the setting conditions of each component and to control the operation.

The TV camera device 3 can take an image of a subject, which is a subject to be subjected to X-ray imaging, with visible light, and can monitor the situation in an examination room in which the X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus is installed. The TV camera device 3 is provided with parameters such as color balance and zoom speed as setting conditions.

The X-ray high-voltage device 4 generates X-rays in X-ray photography, and performs irradiation toward a portion of the subject to be imaged.
The X-ray high-voltage generator 4 includes, as setting conditions, parameters such as initial setting of a high-voltage value, set values of an X-ray generation amount, and data of an accumulated operating time.

The X-ray movable diaphragm device 6 is used for X-ray imaging.
This is an aperture for adjusting the line exposure range, and the aperture range is adjusted according to the imaging conditions. This X-ray movable diaphragm device 6
Are provided with a plurality of movable plate members and blocks made of a material capable of shielding X-rays. The X-ray shielding range can be adjusted by moving the plurality of shielding members in a predetermined manner. The X-ray movable diaphragm device 6 is provided with parameters such as a moving range and a moving speed of the shielding material as setting conditions.

The image intensifier 8 converts the X-rays into visible light when the X-rays transmitted through the part to be imaged of the subject are incident. A phosphor is provided inside the image intensifier 8, and a bias voltage for operation is applied. The image intensifier 8 is provided with parameters such as a set value of a bias voltage necessary for operation and a value such as an accumulated operating time as setting conditions.

The bed apparatus 5 is a mechanism for moving the subject in accordance with the X-ray imaging while laying down the subject or changing the angle so that good imaging can be performed. The bed apparatus 5 is provided with parameters such as a movable range value, a driving speed, and a cumulative operating time for maintenance as setting conditions.

The image processing device 7 takes in an X-ray image obtained by X-ray photography as image data and performs a process for making the image easy to see as necessary. It is used not only to make it easier to see, but also to enter necessary interpretation findings, or to obtain useful medical image information by intentionally emphasizing only necessary information. The image processing apparatus 7 is provided with parameters such as a speed of image processing, a processing capacity per unit time, and initialization data of an operation state as setting conditions.

Each component of these components is an independent assembly, and each component has an independent function. These components include a mutual setting recognition unit 15 as an interface unit shown in FIG. 2 and are provided in each component and each component information general I / F1. The mutual setting recognition means 15 includes an information processing means 16, an external interface 17, and a storage means 1 therein.
8, a device ID recognition unit 19, and an information input unit 20.

The storage means 18 stores data necessary for the operation and initial setting of each component as setting conditions. These setting conditions are indispensable setting values for determining the performance specification of each component and performing a predetermined operation.
The storage unit 18 is connected to the information processing unit 16, and the information processing unit 16 controls the operation of the mutual setting recognition unit 15. The information input means 20 is a mutual setting recognition means 1
5 is used when inputting control software for the operation of 5, the setting conditions of each component, and an apparatus ID for identifying each component individually.
The device ID recognizing means 19 has a configuration for authenticating an ID for identifying what kind of component of the connected partner is connected, or whether the component is a component that has been set in advance for connection. is there. The external interface 17 is a connection portion for connecting external components to the mutual setting recognition means 15. The external interface 17 has a buffer configuration for ensuring data communication, or secures mechanical contact, and can be used from outside. There is a countermeasure against noise mixing.

Control software such as firmware is installed in the mutual setting recognition means 15 having such a configuration, and each component is controlled under the control of the information processing means 16 so as to exhibit a predetermined function. This firmware has various parameter settings, and the operating conditions, performance, and functions of the components are determined depending on the setting of these parameters. These parameters are input in advance as setting conditions, and the components are connected to each other to read the setting conditions of each other. To read the mutual setting conditions, the component information
/ F1 functions as an interface between the components via the mutual setting recognition means 15 incorporated therein.

In each component information control I / F1,
Each component is connected, and by this connection, the setting condition of each component is read. The data format of the setting condition is determined in a predetermined format in advance. The communication of the setting conditions between the components is performed via the respective component information control I / F1, and the read / write timing of the setting conditions between the respective components is controlled. It also transmits information for mutual recognition between components.

In this way, the mutual recognition of the components, and the recognition and reading of the setting conditions are performed, so that the overall setting of the entire X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus, which is an aggregate of these components, is performed. Conditions are determined. This comprehensive setting condition can be obtained simply by checking each setting information of each component information without checking each setting condition of each component.
The setting of the condition is completed only by mutual connection via F1.

The setting conditions set in this way are obtained by the X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus controlled by the panel computer 2.
It is used as a basic setting value for radiography. The panel computer 2 is connected to a remote maintenance unit 9 via a network line (not shown) such as a LAN or HIS / RIS.
It is connected to the. The remote maintenance 9 includes a computer (not shown) that can exchange information with the panel computer 2. With this computer, the operation state of the X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus can be monitored from a remote place,
Also, the condition setting of each component can be monitored. Further, the condition setting of each component can be changed, and the operation state and setting condition of each component can be monitored from a remote place.

The embodiments described above are described for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and are not described for limiting the present invention. Therefore, each element disclosed in the above embodiment is intended to include all design changes and equivalents belonging to the technical scope of the present invention.

[0026]

According to the present invention, it is possible to recognize each other's setting information by connecting each component, and it is easy to refer to the setting information and system information of each component, and it is possible to remotely access the components. An X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus capable of performing maintenance and inspection can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of an X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a mutual setting recognition unit 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a schematic diagram for explaining the configuration of FIG.

FIG. 3 shows an example of an external configuration of an X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Each component information supervision I / F, 2 ... Panel computer, 3 ... TV camera apparatus, 4 ... X-ray high voltage apparatus, 5
... Couching device, 6 ... X-ray movable diaphragm device, 7 ... Image processing device, 8 ... Image intensifier, 9 ... Remote maintenance, 10 ... X-ray diagnostic imaging device

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus comprising a plurality of components connected to each other, wherein: a setting condition storage means provided for each of the components, wherein setting conditions relating to the operation of the component are stored; Are connected to each other to exchange the setting conditions, and the operating conditions of the apparatus are set by connecting the components to each other via the interface means. X-ray diagnostic imaging device. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the interface unit includes a connection unit for connecting to an external network.
The X-ray diagnostic imaging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a remote maintenance operation can be performed via the network connected by the connection unit.