JP2002325735A - Method, device and program for displaying medical image and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To form an image on a film on the basis of monochromatic medical image data, to output the image in a hard copy and to easily match a color tone when displaying a monochromatic medical image on a color image display device. SOLUTION: In a medical image display device 10 in the case of forming the image on the film on the basis of the monochromatic medical image data, outputting the image as a hard copy and displaying the monochromatic medical image on the color image display device, this device is provided with an image processing part 13 for displaying a plurality of sample images of different color tones, accepting the selection of any one of a plurality of sample images and performing color tone processing in the case of displaying the monochromatic medical image data on a color monitor so that the data can be matched to the color tone of the selected sample image.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a medical image display for displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device while forming an image on a film based on monochrome medical image data and outputting it as a hard copy. The present invention relates to a method, a medical image display device, a medical image display program, and a recording medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In the field of medicine, various medical image photographing apparatuses utilizing radiation such as X-rays are used. As this kind of medical imaging apparatus, an X-ray imaging apparatus, an RI apparatus, a CR (Computed Radiography) apparatus,
There are a CT (Computed Tomography) apparatus, an ultrasonic imaging apparatus, an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) apparatus, and the like.

The image data obtained by these photographing devices is subjected to various types of image processing such as frequency processing and gradation processing, and then image-formed on a film and output as a hard copy. The information is displayed on the device and used for diagnosis such as the presence or absence of a lesion or injury and the content thereof.

As an image display device used in such an imaging and display medical image system, a display image is a CT image.
In many cases, such as images, which are displayed in monochrome,
A color image display device is used because a mixture of color images such as an I image is often used. A color image is displayed in color, and a monochrome image is displayed in monochrome.

[0005]

On the other hand, based on monochrome medical image data obtained by an X-ray imaging apparatus or the like, an image is formed on a transparent film and output as a hard copy. May be displayed.

The hard copy is observed by a doctor or the like in a state where the hard copy is illuminated. The hard copy includes a case where a monochrome image is formed on a colorless transparent base film and a case where a monochrome image is formed on a bluish transparent base film. That is, depending on the brand of the film to be used, there are a colorless base color and a light blue color base.

Therefore, the appearance (color tone) differs depending on which film is used. Also, depending on which film you use, how hard copies look
There is a case where the appearance of the image display device is different. In addition,
Heretofore, no consideration has been given to the difference in the appearance of the color tone between the hard copy and the image display device, and the hard copy and the image display device have been observed in different tone colors.

In order to solve such a problem, it is also possible to measure the color of the display of the hard copy and the display of the image display device using a colorimeter and to match the respective colors. However, the use of a colorimeter introduces a new problem that makes the entire apparatus expensive. It is also possible to generate image data using an imaging means such as a digital camera instead of a colorimeter, but similarly, there is a problem that the entire apparatus becomes expensive.

[0009] Further, in the case where the appearance of the illumination hard copy and the image display device differs due to the change of the visual characteristics due to the aging of the observer such as a physician, it is possible to cope with the method using a colorimeter or a digital camera. could not.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to form an image on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output it as a hard copy, and to print a monochrome image on a color image display device. It is an object of the present invention to realize a medical image display method, a medical image display device, a medical image display program, and a recording medium that can easily match the color tone when displaying a medical image.

[0011]

The above-mentioned problems are solved by the present invention described below. (1) The invention according to claim 1 forms an image on a film based on monochrome medical image data, outputs the image as a hard copy, and displays a medical image when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device. Display method,
Displaying a plurality of sample images having different color tones and accepting selection of any of the plurality of sample images,
A medical image display method characterized by executing a color tone process when displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor so as to match a color tone of a selected sample image.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, an image is formed on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output as a hard copy, and a monochrome medical image is displayed on a color image display device. A medical image display device, which displays a plurality of sample images having different color tones, accepts selection of any of the plurality of sample images, and displays a monochrome image so as to match the color tone of the selected sample image. A medical image display device, which performs a color tone process when displaying medical image data on a color monitor.

According to these inventions, an image is formed on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output as a hard copy, and when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device, the color image display device is used. And displaying a plurality of sample images having different color tones, and accepting a selection from the plurality of sample images from the observer, so that the monochrome medical image matches the color tone of the selected sample image. Executes color tone processing when displaying data on a color monitor.

Thus, based on the monochrome medical image data, an image is formed on a film and output as a hard copy, and the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device is easily matched. Becomes possible.

(2) The invention according to claim 2 accepts any single selection from the sample images and converts the monochrome medical image data so as to match the color tone of the selected single sample image. 2. The medical image display method according to claim 1, wherein a color tone process for displaying on a color monitor is executed.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, any one of the single sample images is accepted, and the monochrome medical image data is color-selected so as to match the color tone of the selected single sample image. 13. The medical image display device according to claim 12, wherein a color tone process for displaying on a monitor is performed.

According to these inventions, an image is formed on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output as a hard copy, and when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device, a color image display device is used. In addition to displaying a plurality of sample images having different tones at the same time, by accepting any single selection from the plurality of sample images from the observer, it is possible to match the color tone of the selected single sample image. And color tone processing for displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor.

Thus, based on the monochrome medical image data, an image is formed on a film and output as a hard copy, and the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device is easily matched. Becomes possible.

(3) According to the third aspect of the present invention, any one of a plurality of sample images is accepted and monochrome medical image data is converted so as to match the intermediate color tone of the selected plurality of sample images. 2. The medical image display method according to claim 1, wherein a color tone process for displaying on a color monitor is executed.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, any one of a plurality of sample images is received, and the monochrome medical image data is converted into color data so as to match an intermediate color tone of the selected plurality of sample images. 13. The medical image display device according to claim 12, wherein a color tone process for displaying on a monitor is performed.

According to these inventions, an image is formed on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output as a hard copy, and when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device, the color image display device is used. In addition to displaying a plurality of sample images having different color tones, and accepting any one of a plurality of selections from the plurality of sample images from the observer, so as to match an intermediate color tone of the selected plurality of sample images. And color tone processing for displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor.

Thus, based on the monochrome medical image data, an image is formed on a film and output as a hard copy, and the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device is easily matched. Becomes possible.

(4) According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when a plurality of sample images are selected, a plurality of sample images having different intermediate colors between the plurality of sample images are further displayed, and the plurality of sample images are displayed. Accepts one or more selections from the sample images, and when a single sample image is selected, the monochrome medical image data is set to match the color tone of the selected single sample image. 2. The medical image display method according to claim 1, wherein a color tone process is performed when displaying on a color monitor.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, when a plurality of sample images are selected, a plurality of sample images having different intermediate colors between the plurality of sample images are further displayed, and the plurality of sample images are displayed. When one or more selections are selected from the images and a single sample image is selected, the monochrome medical image data is converted to match the color tone of the selected single sample image. 13. The medical image display device according to claim 12, wherein a color tone process for displaying on a color monitor is executed.

According to these inventions, an image is formed on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output as a hard copy, and a plurality of sample images are displayed when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device. Is selected, a plurality of sample images having different color tones between the plurality of sample images are further displayed, and any one or a plurality of selections among the plurality of sample images are received, and a single When the sample image is selected, color tone processing for displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor is executed so as to match the color tone of the selected single sample image.

Thus, based on the monochrome medical image data, an image is formed on a film and output as a hard copy, and the color tone at the time of displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device is fine, accurate and simple. Can be made to match.

(5) The invention according to claim 5, wherein the plurality of sample images to be displayed with different color tones are images having the same picture pattern. It is a medical image display method described in FIG.

The invention according to claim 16 is characterized in that the plurality of sample images to be displayed with different color tones are images having the same picture pattern.
5. The medical image display device according to any one of 5.

In these inventions, in the above (1) to (4), since a plurality of sample images with the same pattern but different colors are displayed, a monochrome medical image is displayed on a color image display device. The color tone can be more accurately and easily matched.

(6) According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, an image is formed on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output as a hard copy, and a monochrome medical image is displayed on a color image display device. Displaying a single sample image and a plurality of color samples having different color tones, accepting selection of any of the plurality of color samples, and matching a color tone of the selected color sample. Performing a color tone process on the sample image and displaying the sample image, and after confirming selection of a color sample, performing a color tone process when displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor. This is an image display method.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, an image is formed on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output as a hard copy, and a monochrome medical image is displayed on a color image display device. A medical image display device, which displays a single sample image and a plurality of color samples having different color tones, accepts selection of any of the plurality of color samples, and matches a color tone of the selected color sample. As shown, the sample image is displayed after performing the color tone processing,
A medical image display apparatus characterized by executing a color tone process when displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor after selection of a color sample is determined.

According to these inventions, an image is formed on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output as a hard copy, and when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device, the color image display device is used. In addition to displaying a plurality of color samples having different color tones, and accepting one of the plurality of color samples from the observer, a monochrome medical image is displayed so as to match the color tone of the selected color sample. Executes color tone processing when displaying data on a color monitor.

Thus, based on the monochrome medical image data, an image is formed on a film and output as a hard copy, and the color tone at the time of displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device is easily matched. Becomes possible.

(7) According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, a monochrome medical image is received so as to accept any single selection from a plurality of color samples and to match the color tone of the selected single color sample. 7. The medical image display method according to claim 6, wherein a color tone process for displaying data on a color monitor is performed.

[0035] The invention according to claim 18 is a method for receiving a single medical image data from a plurality of color samples so as to match the color tone of the selected single color sample. 18. The medical image display device according to claim 17, wherein a color tone process is performed when displaying on a color monitor.

According to these inventions, an image is formed on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output as a hard copy, and when a monochrome medical image is displayed on a color image display device, a color image display device is used. And displaying a plurality of color samples having different color tones, and accepting any single selection from the plurality of color samples from the observer so that the color tone of the selected single color sample is matched. And color tone processing for displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor.

Thus, based on monochrome medical image data, an image is formed on a film and output as a hard copy, and the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device is easily matched. Becomes possible.

(8) According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, a monochrome medical image is received so that any one of a plurality of color samples is selected and a color tone between the selected plurality of color samples matches an intermediate color tone. 7. The medical image display method according to claim 6, wherein a color tone process for displaying data on a color monitor is performed.

According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of color samples are received, and the monochrome medical image data is selected so as to match an intermediate color tone of the selected plurality of color samples. 18. The medical image display device according to claim 17, wherein a color tone process is performed when displaying on a color monitor.

According to these inventions, an image is formed on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output as a hard copy, and when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device, the color image display device is used. In addition to displaying a plurality of color samples having different color tones, and accepting a plurality of selections from the plurality of color samples from the observer, so as to match the intermediate color tone of the selected color samples. And color tone processing for displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor.

Thus, based on the monochrome medical image data, an image is formed on a film and output as a hard copy, and the color tone at the time of displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device is easily matched. Becomes possible.

(9) According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when a plurality of color samples are selected, a plurality of color samples having different color tones between the plurality of color samples are further displayed, and the plurality of color samples are displayed. One or more selections of color samples are accepted, and when a single color sample is selected, monochrome medical image data is color-coded to match the color tone of the selected single color sample. 7. The medical image display method according to claim 6, wherein a color tone process for displaying on a monitor is performed.

According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, when a plurality of color samples are selected, a plurality of color samples having different intermediate colors between the plurality of color samples are further displayed and the plurality of color samples are displayed. Accept one or more selections of any of the samples,
When a single color sample is selected, execute a color tone process when displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor so as to match the color tone of the selected single color sample,
18. The medical image display device according to claim 17, wherein:

According to these inventions, an image is formed on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output as a hard copy, and a plurality of sample images are displayed when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device. When is selected, a plurality of color samples having different color tones between the plurality of color samples are further displayed, and any one or a plurality of selections among the plurality of color samples are received, and a single When the color sample is selected, color tone processing for displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor is executed so as to match the color tone of the selected single color sample.

Thus, based on the monochrome medical image data, an image is formed on a film and output as a hard copy, and the color tone at the time of displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device is fine, accurate and simple. Can be made to match.

(10) According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of color samples having different color tones are displayed at a predetermined luminance, the selection of the luminance is accepted, and when the selection of the luminance is changed, the change is made. The medical image display method according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein a plurality of color samples having different color tones in luminance are displayed.

According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of color samples having different color tones at a predetermined luminance are displayed, a selection of the luminance is received, and when the selection of the luminance is changed, the changed luminance is displayed. 21. The medical image display device according to claim 17, wherein a plurality of color samples having different color tones are displayed.

According to these inventions, a plurality of color samples having different color tones are displayed at a predetermined luminance, and a selection of the luminance is received. Since the color sample is displayed, it is possible to more accurately and easily match the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on the color image display device.

(11) The eleventh aspect of the invention is characterized in that a monochrome medical image is displayed on the color monitor so as to have a brightness equal to the brightness of the image illuminated by the Shakasten, and color tone processing is performed. Claim 1
A medical image display method according to any one of claims 10 to 10.

The invention according to claim 22 is characterized in that a monochrome medical image is displayed on the color monitor so as to have a brightness equal to the brightness of the image illuminated by the Shakasten, and color tone processing is performed. Claim 12
22. A medical image display device according to claim 21.

In these inventions, the color tone processing is executed in a state where the brightness of the image on the Shakasten and the monitor display image are matched, so that the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on the color image display device is It becomes possible to match more accurately and easily.

(12) A medical image display program for realizing the medical image display method according to any one of the above (1) to (10) is one means for solving the problem. (13) A recording medium on which a medical image display program for realizing the medical image display method according to any one of the above (1) to (10) is also one means for solving the problem.

[0053]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. <Configuration of Medical Image Display Device> Hereinafter, the medical image display device 1
0 will be described with reference to FIG. 1 which is a rough functional block.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a control unit as control means for controlling each unit of the medical image display apparatus 10, 12 denotes a data input unit for inputting monochrome medical image data, and 13 denotes a display unit which is a feature of the present embodiment. An image processing unit for executing image processing; 14, a color image display device for displaying various images including monochrome medical images; 15, an operation unit for inputting an operation from an observer; 16, holding various setting data This is a data holding unit to be used.

Here, it is assumed that monochrome medical image data is generated by a medical image pickup device (not shown). The medical image data is input from the data input unit 12. In this case, the medical image capturing apparatus (not shown) and the medical image display apparatus 10 of the present embodiment may be connected via a network, or may exchange data via an electronic recording medium.

<Operation of Medical Image Display Device> In an environment in which the medical image display device 10 of this embodiment operates,
Although not shown, it is assumed that the hard copy formed on the film based on the monochrome medical image data is illuminated by the Shakasten and is observable in parallel.

As described above, this hard copy includes a case where a monochrome image is formed on a colorless and transparent base film, and a case where a monochrome image is formed on a bluish transparent base film. That is, depending on the brand of the film to be used, there are a colorless base color and a light blue color base. Therefore, the monochrome medical image may be bluish gray or neutral gray in a state where the medical image is observed by being illuminated by the Shakasten.

Here, the medical image display apparatus 10 executes the following processing to determine the color tone. <Processing Example (1)>: First, the image processing unit 13 converts the monochrome medical image data given to the data input unit 12 into the image processing unit 13.
Creates a reduced image obtained by sampling from an original image and reducing the number of pixels by reducing the number of pixels. Further, the image processing unit 13 generates a plurality of sample images having different tones based on the reduced image, and
4 is displayed. In this case, it is desirable to display about 6 to 8 sample images on a single screen, each of which is obtained by reducing the length and width of the original image by a fraction. And as shown in FIG.
A plurality of sample images are generated based on a plurality of color tone conversion characteristics so as to include neutral gray and bluish gray, and displayed on one screen.

The observer compares the hard copy of the medical image illuminated by the not-shown Shark Sten with a plurality of sample images on the color image display device 14 and has the closest color tone according to the subjectivity of the observer. Is selected via the operation unit 15.

The control unit 11 receives a selection of a sample image from the observer, selects a color tone conversion characteristic that matches the color tone of the selected sample image, and stores the characteristic in the data storage unit 16. Alternatively, the control unit 11 activates a color tone conversion characteristic that matches the color tone of the selected sample image from among a plurality of color tone conversion characteristics stored in the data storage unit 16 in advance.

Then, the medical image display apparatus 10 uses the selected color conversion characteristics to display the monochrome medical image data on the color monitor until the new color determination processing is executed. Execute the process.

As described above, by receiving any single selection from the plurality of sample images from the observer, the color tone of the selected single sample image can be matched.
By executing color tone processing when displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor, an image is formed on a film based on the monochrome medical image data and output as a hard copy, and the monochrome image data is displayed on a color image display device. It is possible to easily match the color tones when displaying the medical image of the user.

Further, by accepting a plurality of selections from the plurality of sample images from the observer, it is possible to match the intermediate color tone of the selected plurality of sample images.
It is also possible to execute color tone processing when displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor. This allows
Based on the monochrome medical image data, it is possible to form an image on a film and output it as a hard copy, and easily match the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device.

When a plurality of sample images are selected by the observer, the control unit 11 further displays a plurality of sample images having different intermediate tones from the plurality of sample images, and further displays the plurality of sample images. When one or more selections are selected from the images and a single sample image is selected, the monochrome medical image data is converted to match the color tone of the selected single sample image. It is also possible to execute color tone processing when displaying on a color monitor. Thereby, based on the monochrome medical image data, an image is formed on a film and output as a hard copy, and the color tone at the time of displaying the monochrome medical image on the color image display device is finely, accurately and simply matched. It becomes possible.

Also, in the above operation, since a plurality of sample images having the same picture and different color tones are displayed,
It is possible to more accurately and easily match the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device.

<Processing Example (2)>: First, the data input unit 1
Based on the monochrome medical image data given to 2,
A single sample image is displayed at one half of the screen, and a plurality of color samples having the same luminance and different color tones are displayed at the other half of the screen.

In this case, it is desirable to display about eight color samples on one screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of color samples including neutral gray and bluish gray and a single sample image are generated and displayed on one screen.

Then, the observer compares the hard copy of the medical image illuminated by the not-shown Shakasten with a plurality of color samples on the color image display device 14 and has the closest color tone according to the subjectivity of the observer. Is selected via the operation unit 15.

The control section 11 receives a selection of a color sample from the observer, selects a color tone conversion characteristic matching the color tone of the selected color sample, and stores the selected characteristic in the data holding section 1.
Hold at 6. Alternatively, the control unit 11 may control the data holding unit 1
6, among a plurality of color tone conversion characteristics held in advance,
Activate the tone conversion characteristic that matches the tone of the selected color sample. Then, based on the color tone conversion characteristics of the selected color sample, the medical image displayed on the screen is subjected to color tone determination processing and displayed. In this case, if the observer is satisfied with the color tone, the process is terminated, and if the user wants to select a color tone, the process is continued.

After the color tone selection process is completed,
The medical image display apparatus 10 executes the color tone processing for displaying the monochrome medical image data on the color monitor using the selected color tone conversion characteristics until the new color tone determination processing is executed thereafter.

As described above, by accepting any single selection from the plurality of color samples from the observer, the monochrome medical image data is adjusted to match the color tone of the selected single color sample. Performs color tone processing when displaying on a color monitor, forms an image on film based on monochrome medical image data, outputs a hard copy, and displays a monochrome medical image on a color image display device. It is possible to easily match the color tones when performing.

Further, by accepting a plurality of selections from the plurality of color samples from the observer, the monochrome medical image data is converted into a color image so as to match the intermediate color tone of the selected plurality of color samples. It is also possible to execute color tone processing when displaying on a monitor. This makes it possible to form an image on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output it as a hard copy, and easily match the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device. Become.

Further, when a plurality of color samples are selected by the observer, the control unit 11 further displays a plurality of color samples having different color tones between the plurality of color samples, and further displays the plurality of color samples. Accept one or more selections from the sample, and when a single color sample is selected, monochrome medical image data is matched to match the color tone of the selected single color sample. It is also possible to execute color tone processing when displaying on a color monitor. Thereby, based on the monochrome medical image data, an image is formed on a film and output as a hard copy, and the color tone at the time of displaying the monochrome medical image on the color image display device is finely, accurately and simply matched. It becomes possible.

Further, in the above operation, since a plurality of color samples having the same picture or no pattern and different color tones are displayed, the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device can be more accurately determined. In addition, the matching can be easily performed.

<Processing Example (3)>: First, the data input unit 1
Based on the monochrome medical image data given to 2,
A single sample image is displayed at any position on the screen (the center in FIG. 4), and RG is displayed around the sample image.
A sample image in which each of B is increased or decreased is arranged. Here, an example of operating using three primary colors of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) is shown, and “R +”, “R”
Sample images “−”, “G +”, “G−”, “B +”, “B−” are displayed. At the remaining position on the screen, an adjustment icon for the color tone changing step when operating with the icon is also displayed.

Then, the observer compares the hard copy of the medical image illuminated by the not-shown Sharksten with the sample image on the color image display device 14 until the color tone becomes closest by the observer's subjectivity. Click on the operation unit 1 to click on the surrounding sample image.
Operate via 5. The clicked sample image moves to the center, and a new sample image for further increasing or decreasing the color tone appears at the original position.

The control unit 11 changes the color tone conversion characteristics by receiving an adjustment operation from the observer, and stores the characteristics in the data storage unit 16. Then, based on the determined tone conversion characteristics of the color sample, the medical image displayed on the screen is subjected to tone determination processing and displayed. In this case, if the observer is satisfied with the color tone, the process is terminated, and if the user wants to select a color tone, the process is continued.

After the process of changing the color tone conversion characteristics is completed, the medical image display apparatus 10 uses the selected color tone conversion characteristics to perform monochrome conversion until a new color tone determination process is executed. A color tone process for displaying medical image data on a color monitor is executed.

As described above, the adjustment of the color tone conversion characteristic is received from the observer, and the color tone processing for displaying the monochrome medical image data on the color monitor is performed. And a hard copy, and the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device can be easily matched.

<Processing Example (4)>: First, the data input unit 1
Based on the monochrome medical image data given to 2,
A single sample image is displayed at any position on the screen (the left half in FIG. 5), and an operation graph for color tone conversion is arranged next to the sample image (the right half in the example of FIG. 5). Here, an example is shown in which operation is performed using three primary colors of R (red), G (green), and B (blue), and respective graphs are displayed.

The observer compares the hard copy of the medical image illuminated by the not-shown Shark Sten with the sample image on the color image display device 14 until the color tone becomes closest to the observer's subjectivity. The user operates the operation unit 15 to change the characteristic curve of the color tone conversion operation graph.

The control unit 11 changes the color tone conversion characteristics by receiving an adjustment operation from the observer, and stores the characteristics in the data storage unit 16. Then, based on the determined tone conversion characteristics of the color sample, the medical image displayed on the screen is subjected to tone determination processing and displayed. In this case, if the observer is satisfied with the color tone, the process is terminated, and if the user wants to select a color tone, the process is continued.

After the process of changing the color tone conversion characteristics is completed, the medical image display apparatus 10 uses the selected color tone conversion characteristics to perform monochrome conversion until a new color tone determination process is executed. A color tone process for displaying medical image data on a color monitor is executed.

As described above, the adjustment of the color tone conversion characteristics is received from the observer, and the color tone processing for displaying the monochrome medical image data on the color monitor is performed. And a hard copy, and the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device can be easily matched. Note that R
By receiving the adjustment of the GB characteristic, it is possible to finely adjust the color tone for each density.

<Processing Example (5)>: First, the data input unit 1
Based on the monochrome medical image data given to 2,
A single sample image is displayed at any position on the screen (the left half in FIG. 6), and a hue adjustment unit and a luminance adjustment unit are arranged next to the sample image (the right half in the example of FIG. 6). . Here, an example in which the operation is performed using three primary colors of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) is shown, and a hue adjustment unit based on RGB is displayed.

The observer compares the hard copy of the medical image illuminated by the not-shown Sharksten with the sample image on the color image display device 14 until the color tone becomes closest to the observer's subjectivity. The operation unit 1 changes the cursor on the hue adjustment unit.
Operate via 5. In this case, a certain brightness is selected by the brightness adjustment unit, and the hue adjustment unit performs hue adjustment for the gray of the density at that time.

The control section 11 generates or changes a color tone conversion characteristic by receiving an adjustment operation from the observer, and stores the characteristic in the data storage section 16. And
The medical image displayed on the screen is subjected to color tone determination processing and displayed based on the determined color tone conversion characteristics of the color sample. In this case, if the observer is satisfied with the color tone, the process is terminated, and if the user wants to select a color tone, the process is continued.

After the process of changing the color tone conversion characteristics is completed, the medical image display apparatus 10 uses the selected color tone conversion characteristics to perform monochrome conversion until a new color tone determination process is executed. A color tone process for displaying medical image data on a color monitor is executed.

As described above, the adjustment of the color tone conversion characteristics is received from the observer, and the color tone processing for displaying the monochrome medical image data on the color monitor is executed. And a hard copy, and the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device can be easily matched. In addition, like this,
By accepting the adjustment of the luminance adjustment unit and the RGB hue adjustment unit, it is possible to finely adjust the color tone for each density.

<Processing Example (6)>: First, the data input unit 1
Based on the monochrome medical image data given to 2,
A single sample image is displayed at any position on the screen (the left half in FIG. 7), and a color sample as a hue adjustment unit is arranged next to the sample image (the right half in the example of FIG. 7). Here, G (green), which has a large effect on luminance or brightness, is input as a numerical value, and R (red), B (green)
An example is shown in which (blue) is moved using a pointing device to move the pointer (cross-shaped cross pointer in the figure) on a color sample using three primary colors. Here, a color sample of three primary colors of RGB is displayed by G input by numerical values and RB determined by moving the pointer.

Then, the observer compares the hard copy of the medical image illuminated by the not-shown Shakasten with the sample image on the color image display device 14 until the color tone becomes closest by the observer's subjectivity. , Through the operation unit 15 to change the numerical value in the input box and the pointer on the hue adjustment unit. In this case, first, a value of G is selected by a numerical value, and R and B at that time are adjusted with a color sample.

The control unit 11 generates or changes a color tone conversion characteristic by receiving an adjustment operation from the observer, and stores the characteristic in the data storage unit 16. And
The medical image displayed on the screen is subjected to color tone determination processing and displayed based on the determined color tone conversion characteristics of the color sample. In this case, if the observer is satisfied with the color tone, the process is terminated, and if the user wants to select a color tone, the process is continued.

After the process of changing the color tone conversion characteristics is completed, the medical image display apparatus 10 uses the selected color tone conversion characteristics to perform monochrome conversion until a new color tone determination process is executed. A color tone process for displaying medical image data on a color monitor is executed.

As described above, the adjustment of the color tone conversion characteristics is received from the observer, and the color tone processing for displaying the monochrome medical image data on the color monitor is performed. In addition to forming an image and outputting it as a hard copy, it is possible to easily match the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device.

<Processing Example (7)> In each of the above processing examples, when comparing the medical image illuminated by the Shakasten with the image displayed on the color monitor, the brightness was adjusted to be equal to each other. Executing the color tone processing on the above is more desirable in terms of matching the appearance.

<Processing Example (8)> In each of the above processing examples, when comparing the medical image illuminated by the Shakasten with the image displayed on the color monitor, the respective displayed images match. Is most desirable.
When it is not possible to match the image on the Shakasten with the monitor display image, for example, it is more desirable to display a typical image such as a lung field image on the monitor in terms of matching the appearance.

<Other Embodiments> It should be noted that a medical image display program (computer program) having a routine for each step for realizing the medical image display method shown in each of the above embodiments also has a problem. It is a means to solve and is an important part of the present invention.

That is, a medical image display program for forming an image on a film based on monochrome medical image data and outputting it as a hard copy, and displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device,
A display step of displaying a plurality of sample images having different color tones, a receiving step of receiving any selection from the plurality of sample images, and monochrome medical image data so as to match the color tone of the selected sample image. And a color tone processing step of executing a color tone process when displaying on a color monitor.

By executing this program, based on the monochrome medical image data, an image is formed on a film and output as a hard copy, and the color tone for displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device can be easily adjusted. It becomes possible to match.

Further, similarly to the above-described embodiments, a recording medium on which a medical image display program for realizing the medical image display method of each of the above embodiments is recorded is one means for solving the problem. Yes, it is an important part of the present invention.

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As described in detail above, according to the present invention, an image is formed on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output as a hard copy, and a monochrome medical image is displayed on a color image display device. When displaying a plurality of sample images having different color tones on the color image display device, and accepting any selection from the plurality of sample images from the observer, the color tone of the selected sample image is displayed. Is executed when displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor. This makes it possible to form an image on a film based on monochrome medical image data and output it as a hard copy, and easily match the color tone when displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device. Become.

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FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram illustrating a configuration of a medical image display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display screen when a color tone conversion characteristic is determined according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen when a color tone conversion characteristic is determined according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen when a color tone conversion characteristic is determined in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen when a color tone conversion characteristic is determined according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen when a color tone conversion characteristic is determined according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen when the color tone conversion characteristic is determined according to the embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (34)

[Claims] 1. Based on monochrome medical image data,
A medical image display method for forming an image on a film and outputting it as a hard copy, and displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device, comprising: displaying a plurality of sample images having different color tones; Receiving a selection from any of the sample images, and performing a color tone process when displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor so as to match the color tone of the selected sample image. Medical image display method. 2. A color tone process for displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor so as to receive any single selection from sample images and match the color tone of the selected single sample image. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein
The medical image display method described. 3. A color tone process for displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor so as to receive any one of a plurality of sample images and to match an intermediate color tone of the selected plurality of sample images. 2. The medical image display method according to claim 1, further comprising: 4. When a plurality of sample images are selected, a plurality of sample images having different intermediate colors between the plurality of sample images are further displayed, and any one of the plurality of sample images is selected. Alternatively, when multiple selections are accepted and a single sample image is selected, the color tone used when displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor to match the color tone of the selected single sample image 2. The medical image display method according to claim 1, wherein the processing is performed. 5. The medical image display method according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of sample images to be displayed having different color tones are images having the same picture pattern. 6. On the basis of monochrome medical image data,
A medical image display method for forming an image on film and outputting it as a hard copy, and displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device, comprising a single sample image and a plurality of color samples having different color tones. Is displayed, and any one of the plurality of color samples is accepted, color tone processing is performed on the sample image so as to match the color tone of the selected color sample, and the sample image is displayed. A method of displaying a medical image, comprising: performing color tone processing when displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor. 7. A method for receiving a single selection from a plurality of color samples and displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor so as to match the color tone of the selected single color sample. 7. The medical image display method according to claim 6, wherein color tone processing is performed. 8. A method for receiving a plurality of selections from among a plurality of color samples and displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor so as to match an intermediate color tone of the selected plurality of color samples. 7. A color tone processing is performed.
The medical image display method described. 9. When a plurality of color samples are selected, a plurality of color samples different in color tone between the plurality of color samples are further displayed, and any one or more of the plurality of color samples is displayed. When a single color sample is selected, the color tone processing for displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor to match the color tone of the selected single color sample is performed. Execute,
7. The medical image display method according to claim 6, wherein: 10. Displaying a plurality of color samples having different color tones at a predetermined luminance, receiving a selection of the luminance, and, when the selection of the luminance is changed, a plurality of color samples having different color tones at the changed luminance. 10. The medical image display method according to claim 6, wherein is displayed. 11. A monochrome medical image is displayed on the color monitor so as to have brightness equal to the brightness of the image illuminated by the Sharksten, and color tone processing is performed. The medical image display method according to any one of the above. 12. A medical image display device for forming an image on a film based on monochrome medical image data and outputting it as a hard copy, and displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device, A plurality of sample images having different color tones are displayed, and selection of any of the plurality of sample images is accepted, and monochrome medical image data is displayed on a color monitor so as to match the color tone of the selected sample image. A medical image display device, which performs a color tone process when performing the image processing. 13. A color tone processing for displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor so as to receive any single selection from the sample images and match the color tone of the selected single sample image. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein
2. The medical image display device according to 2. 14. A color tone process for displaying a monochrome medical image data on a color monitor so as to receive any one of a plurality of sample images and to match an intermediate color tone of the selected plurality of sample images. 13. The medical image display device according to claim 12, wherein: 15. When a plurality of sample images are selected, a plurality of sample images different in color tone between the plurality of sample images are further displayed, and any one of the plurality of sample images is selected. Alternatively, when multiple selections are accepted and a single sample image is selected, the color tone used when displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor to match the color tone of the selected single sample image 13. The medical image display apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the processing is executed. 16. The medical image display device according to claim 12, wherein the plurality of sample images to be displayed having different color tones are images having the same picture pattern. 17. A medical image display device for forming an image on a film based on monochrome medical image data and outputting it as a hard copy, and displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device, A single sample image and a plurality of color samples having different color tones are displayed, and one of the plurality of color samples is selected, and the color tone processing is performed on the sample image so as to match the color tone of the selected color sample. And executing a color tone process when displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor after the selection of a color sample is determined. 18. A method for receiving a single selection from a plurality of color samples and displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor so as to match the color tone of the selected single color sample. 18. The medical image display device according to claim 17, wherein a color tone process is performed. 19. A method for receiving a plurality of selections from among a plurality of color samples and displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor so as to match an intermediate color tone of the selected plurality of color samples. 2. A color tone processing is performed.
7. The medical image display device according to 7. 20. When a plurality of color samples are selected, a plurality of color samples different in color tone between the plurality of color samples are further displayed, and any one or more of the plurality of color samples is displayed. When a single color sample is selected, the color tone processing for displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor to match the color tone of the selected single color sample is performed. Execute,
18. The medical image display device according to claim 17, wherein: 21. A method for displaying a plurality of color samples having different color tones at a predetermined luminance, receiving a selection of the luminance, and, when the selection of the luminance is changed, a plurality of color samples having different color tones at the changed luminance. The medical image display device according to any one of claims 17 to 20, wherein the medical image display device displays: 22. A monochrome medical image is displayed on the color monitor so as to have brightness equal to the brightness of the image illuminated by the Sharksten, and color tone processing is executed. The medical image display device according to any one of the above. 23. A medical image display program for forming an image on a film based on monochrome medical image data and outputting it as a hard copy, and displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device. A display step of displaying a plurality of sample images having different color tones, a receiving step of receiving any selection from the plurality of sample images, and monochrome medical image data so as to match the color tone of the selected sample image. And a color tone processing step of executing a color tone process when displaying on a color monitor. 24. The accepting step accepts any single selection from the sample images, and the tone processing step selects a monochrome medical image so as to match the tone of the selected single sample image. Perform color tone processing when displaying data on a color monitor,
The medical image display program according to claim 23, wherein: 25. In the receiving step, any one of a plurality of sample images is received, and in the tone processing step, a monochrome medical image is selected so as to match an intermediate tone of the selected plurality of sample images. The medical image display program according to claim 23, wherein a color tone process for displaying data on a color monitor is performed. 26. When a plurality of sample images are selected in the receiving step, the display step further displays a plurality of sample images having different intermediate colors between the plurality of sample images, and further comprises displaying the plurality of sample images. When a single sample image is selected in the receiving step, a single or a plurality of images are selected so as to match the color tone of the selected single sample image. 24. The medical image display program according to claim 23, wherein the computer executes color tone processing when displaying medical image data on a color monitor. 27. A plurality of sample images having different color tones displayed in the display step are images having the same pattern.
The medical image display program according to any one of claims 23 to 26, characterized in that: 28. A medical image display program for forming an image on a film based on monochrome medical image data and outputting it as a hard copy, and displaying a monochrome medical image on a color image display device, A receiving step of displaying a single sample image and a plurality of color samples having different color tones, and accepting a selection of any of the plurality of color samples; and a sample image so as to match the color tone of the selected color sample. And a color tone processing step of executing color tone processing when monochrome medical image data is displayed on a color monitor after the selection of a color sample is confirmed. Medical image display program. 29. In the receiving step, any one of a plurality of color samples is received, and in the color tone processing step, a monochrome color sample is selected so as to match the color tone of the selected single color sample. 29. The medical image display program according to claim 28, wherein the computer executes a color tone process when displaying medical image data on a color monitor. 30. In the receiving step, any one of a plurality of color samples is received, and in the color tone processing step, a monochrome image is selected so as to match an intermediate color tone of the selected color samples. Execute color tone processing when displaying medical image data on a color monitor,
29. The medical image display program according to claim 28, wherein: 31. When a plurality of color samples are selected in the receiving step, a plurality of color samples having different intermediate colors between the plurality of color samples are further displayed, and any one of the plurality of color samples is displayed. When a single or a plurality of selections are received and a single color sample is selected in the receiving step,
29. The medical image display program according to claim 28, wherein a color tone process for displaying monochrome medical image data on a color monitor is executed so as to match the color tone of the selected single color sample. 32. A plurality of color samples having different color tones at a predetermined luminance are displayed in the display step, and the selection of the luminance is received in the receiving step, and when the selection of the luminance is changed, the display step includes the steps of: 32. The medical image display program according to claim 28, wherein a plurality of color samples having different color tones at the changed luminance are displayed. 33. A color tone process in the color tone process step in which a monochrome medical image is displayed on the color monitor so as to have a brightness equal to the brightness of the image illuminated by the sharksten in the display step. The medical image display program according to any one of claims 23 to 32, characterized in that: 34. A recording medium on which the medical image display program according to claim 23 is recorded.