JP2003030322A - Multimedia management system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To speedily and properly provide services while saving user's trouble. SOLUTION: The multimedia management system is equipped with a warehouse (not illustrated) which store paper and/or films where personal information regarding individuals is recorded, a recording device 14 which records the electronic personal information regarding the individuals on computer-readable recording media, an input control part 22 which performs control for inputting fingerprints, a stored information extraction part 29 which extracts corresponding electronic personal information from the recording device 14, a location information extraction part 31 which extracts location information corresponding to personal identification information, an image pickup device 15 which picks up images of paper and/or films taken out according to the location information, a transmission part 39 which sends picked-up image data, and a display control part 24 which generates a display picture according to the electronic personal information and image data and displays a user's side screen.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is recorded on a plurality of types of recording media (medium) such as information recorded on paper or film such as medical charts and electronic information recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The present invention relates to a multimedia management system that manages information that is handled and that handles this information in a unified manner.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Information about each patient and customer is managed in a clinic or clinic. Doctors and service providers refer to the information and provide appropriate services according to each patient and customer. Conventionally, such information has been managed in the form of films such as radiographs and paper charts. Generally, a film or paper chart requires a reasonable space, and it takes time to search and retrieve. In particular, medical institutions such as home doctors often keep film or paper records for at least the legal storage period (5 years) or until the patient dies, in order to provide high-quality services. The physical space required and the time required for retrieval and retrieval are enormous.

In recent years, in order to solve such problems, computerization of information has been advanced, and paper charts have been replaced with electronic charts. However, when a paper medical record is transferred to an electronic medical record, normally, not all information is transferred to the electronic medical record all at once, and the past paper medical record and the new electronic medical record coexist. In this case, a medical institution worker who is a user of the medical record system, such as a doctor or a nurse, manages two types of media, an electronic medical record and a paper medical record, and obtains information from each of these media individually as needed. ing.

That is, a user accumulates electronic medical records in a data server in a clinic or clinic, displays the electronic medical records on a terminal device, and organizes and stores paper medical records on shelves in the clinic, based on a ledger or the like. Search for and remove the paper chart. In addition, when the user uses a receipt calculation device that handles main information including accounting information for medical fees,
The receipt calculation device checks the receipt information (main information), the terminal device checks the electronic medical chart, and the paper medical chart on the shelf.

[0005]

However, according to the above-mentioned technique, it is troublesome because the user needs to separately search and retrieve information recorded on a plurality of types of recording media. In some cases, it may not be possible to find information well, and there is a problem that it is not possible to provide prompt and appropriate services. In addition, when paper or film is included as a recording medium, there is a problem that a physical space for a user and a burden on management / search work increase.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above, and enables quick and appropriate service provision without the user's trouble, and a physical space for the user and a burden on management / search work. The purpose is to reduce.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a multimedia management system according to claim 1 comprises:
A multimedia management system that manages information recorded on a plurality of types of media and handles these information in a unified manner. A warehouse for storing paper and / or film on which personal information about an individual is stored and an electronic store for individual Personal information recording means for recording personal information in a computer-readable recording medium; input control means for controlling input of personal identification information for identifying an individual in response to an operation by a user; and the input control means for inputting Electronic personal information extracting means for extracting the electronic personal information corresponding to the personal identification information from the personal information recording means based on the personal identification information, the storage position of the paper and / or film, and the personal identification information And location information recording means for recording location information corresponding to, and the individual input by the input control means. Based on other information, the location information extracting means for extracting said location information corresponding to said individual identification information from the location information recording unit,
Imaging means for imaging the paper and / or film taken out based on the location information extracted by the location information extracting means, transmitting means for transmitting image data imaged by the imaging means, and electronic personal information extraction Display control means for creating a display screen based on the electronic personal information extracted by the means and the image data transmitted by the transmitting means, and controlling the display screen to be displayed on the screen of the user side. It is a thing.

According to another aspect of the multimedia management system of the present invention, the warehouse stores the paper and / or the film on which the personal information regarding the individual is recorded, and the personal information recording means reads the electronic personal information regarding the individual by computer. The input control means controls the input of personal identification information for identifying an individual in response to an operation by the user, and the electronic personal information extraction means records the personal identification information input by the input control means. Based on the information, electronic personal information corresponding to the personal identification information is extracted from the personal information recording means, and the location information recording means generates location information in which the storage position of the paper and / or film and the personal identification information are associated with each other. The location information extracting means records the information and responds to the personal identification information based on the personal identification information input by the input control means. Application information from the location information recording means, the imaging means images the paper and / or film taken out based on the location information extracted by the location information extracting means, and the transmitting means images the image data captured by the imaging means. And a display control means creates a display screen based on the electronic personal information extracted by the electronic personal information extracting means and the image data transmitted by the transmitting means, and controls the display screen to be displayed on the screen of the user side. I do. This allows the terminal device on the user side to handle a plurality of types of recording media in a unified manner, and allows the warehouse side to manage bulky media such as paper and film.

A multimedia management system according to a second aspect is the multimedia management system according to the first aspect, which is further arranged on the user side and stores a part of the paper and / or film. Means, and user side location information recording means for recording user side location information in which the storage position of the part of the paper and / or film and the personal identification information are recorded.
User-side location information extracting means for extracting the user-side location information corresponding to the personal identification information from the user-side location information recording means on the basis of the personal identification information input by the input control means. Is.

According to another aspect of the multimedia management system of the present invention, the storage means arranged on the user side stores a part of the paper and / or the film, and the user side location information recording means stores a part of the paper and / or film. The user-side location information in which the storage position of the paper and / or the film and the personal identification information are associated with each other is recorded, and the user-side location information extraction means, based on the personal identification information input by the input control means, the personal identification information. The user side location information corresponding to is extracted from the user side location information recording means. As a result, a desired paper or film such as a paper medical record that has not passed the legal storage period or a medical record of a patient undergoing outpatient treatment can be placed near the user.

A multimedia management system according to a third aspect is the multimedia management system according to the first or second aspect, wherein the image data transmitted by the transmitting means is further stored in a computer-readable recording medium. Storage means for storing the image data corresponding to the personal identification information based on the personal identification information input by the input control means, and image data extraction means for extracting the image data corresponding to the personal identification information from the storage means. The means creates a display screen based on the image data extracted by the image data extracting means, and controls the display screen to be displayed on the screen on the user side.

According to another aspect of the multimedia management system of the present invention, the storing means stores the image data transmitted by the transmitting means in a computer-readable recording medium,
The image data extraction means extracts the image data corresponding to the personal identification information from the storage means based on the personal identification information input by the input control means, and the display control means extracts the image data extracted by the image data extraction means. A display screen is created based on the above, and the display screen is displayed on the screen of the user. Accordingly, when the image data captured and transmitted in the past is accumulated in the accumulating unit, the image data can be displayed without capturing and transmitting.

A multimedia management system according to claim 4 is the multimedia management system according to claim 1, 2 or 3, further comprising:
Alternatively, based on the detailed image data recording unit that records detailed image data obtained by capturing a detailed image of the film and the individual identification information input by the input control unit, the detailed image data corresponding to the individual identification information is converted into the detailed image data. The detailed image data extracting means for extracting from the recording means, and the detailed image data transmitting means for transmitting the detailed image data extracted by the detailed image data extracting means, the display means, the detailed image data transmitting means, The control is performed to display the transmitted detailed image data on the screen of the user.

In the multimedia management system according to the fourth aspect, the detailed image data recording means is paper and / or
Alternatively, the detailed image data obtained by capturing the detailed image of the film is recorded, and the detailed image data extraction means, based on the personal identification information input by the input control means, outputs the detailed image data corresponding to the personal identification information from the detailed image data recording means. Extract and
The detailed image data transmitting unit transmits the detailed image data extracted by the detailed image data extracting unit, and the display unit performs control to display the detailed image data transmitted by the detailed image data transmitting unit on the screen on the user side. This gives C
What requires a detailed image, such as a T-scan analysis result, an X-ray image and an image interpretation result thereof, can be handled in the form of detailed image data.

A multimedia management system according to a fifth aspect is the multimedia management system according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the multimedia management system is arranged on the user side, and a fingerprint of an individual is used as the personal identification information. It is equipped with a fingerprint reading means for reading.

According to another aspect of the multimedia management system of the present invention, the fingerprint reading means arranged on the user side comprises:
Read the fingerprint of an individual as personal identification information. This eliminates the need to key in a name, personal ID, etc.

Further, a multimedia management system according to a sixth aspect is the multimedia management system according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, further comprising a plurality of the personal identification information input by the input control means. In the case of dealing with the individual, the specification control means for controlling the user to specify the desired personal information is provided.

In the multimedia management system according to the present invention, when the personal identification information inputted by the input control means by the specific control means corresponds to a plurality of individuals,
Control is performed to cause the user to specify the desired personal information.
This makes it possible to specify a desired individual even when managing a plurality of pieces of personal information in which individual identification information overlaps, such as when there are a plurality of individuals having the same surname and the same name.

A multimedia management system according to a seventh aspect is the multimedia management system according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, further comprising the paper and / or the paper according to an operation from a user. It is provided with a transport instruction means for instructing the warehouse to transport the actual film or the facsimile transmission.

According to another aspect of the multimedia management system of the present invention, the conveyance instruction means instructs the warehouse to convey the actual paper and / or film or to transmit the facsimile in accordance with an operation from the user. This makes it possible to provide the user with the actual product or the facsimile output as appropriate.

The multimedia management system according to claim 8 is the multimedia management system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising: the electronic personal information extracted by the electronic personal information extracting means. And portable transmission means for transmitting the image data transmitted by the transmission means to a portable terminal carried by the user.

According to another aspect of the multimedia management system of the present invention, the portable transmitting means transmits the electronic personal information extracted by the electronic personal information extracting means and the image data transmitted by the transmitting means to the portable terminal carried by the user. To do. This makes it possible to use the multimedia management system, for example, even when a doctor who is a user goes to a place other than a hospital, such as a patient's home, by a home visit.

A multimedia management system according to a ninth aspect is the multimedia management system according to the eighth aspect, wherein the portable transmitting means shortens and transmits the data.

In the multimedia management system of the ninth aspect, the portable transmission means shortens the data and transmits the data, whereby the data transmission time and the communication cost can be reduced.

A multimedia management system according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is the multimedia management system according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, wherein the multimedia management system is attached to the paper and / or film, and the personal identification A bar code indicating information, a reading unit that reads the bar code attached to the paper and / or film when the paper and / or film is stored in the warehouse, and a storage location of the paper and / or film And location information generating means for generating the location information based on the storage location and the personal information indicated by the barcode read by the reading means. The bar code indicating the personal identification information does not mean that the personal identification information is directly shown in the bar code, but means the bar code corresponding to the personal identification information. For convenience of explanation, the barcode is used,
It may be a two-dimensional code. In this case, since the capacity is large, the identification information can be directly embedded.

In the multimedia management system according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the bar code indicating the personal identification information is attached to the paper and / or the film, and the reading means stores the paper and / or the film in the warehouse. Read the bar code on the paper and / or film,
The location information generation means determines the storage location of the paper and / or film, and generates location information based on the storage location and the personal information indicated by the barcode read by the reading means. This facilitates storage and shipping.

A multimedia management system according to an eleventh aspect is the multimedia management system according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, further based on the location information extracted by the location information extracting means. It is equipped with a location lamp that lights up and indicates the corresponding storage position.

In the multimedia management system of the eleventh aspect, the location lamp is turned on based on the location information extracted by the location information extracting means to indicate the corresponding storage position. This facilitates the discovery and removal of paper and film.

A multimedia management system according to a twelfth aspect is the multimedia management system according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, further based on the location information extracted by the location information extracting means. In addition, the paper and / or film is automatically taken out from the corresponding storage position.

In the multimedia management system according to the twelfth aspect, the take-out means automatically takes out the paper and / or the film from the corresponding storage position based on the location information extracted by the location information extracting means. As a result, the paper or film can be taken out without manual labor.

[0031]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a multimedia management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, a clinic will be described as an example, but the multimedia management system should be similarly applied to a business such as a clinic that provides a service to an individual who is a patient or a customer. You can

This multimedia management system includes a plurality of clinics 1 for storing electronic medical records and a PACS (Picture Archived Computeri) for storing detailed image data such as CT scan analysis results, radiographs and interpretation results thereof.
zed System) 2 and a warehouse 5 for storing films such as radiographs and paper medical records. Clinic 1, PAC
The S2 and the warehouse 5 are connected to the network 3 such as the Internet. In addition, this multimedia management system can be accessed via a network 3 from a mobile terminal 4 carried by a doctor in the clinic 1.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic structure of the clinic 1 shown in FIG. The clinic 1 has a storage shelf 12 for storing a part of films such as radiographs and paper medical records.
A facsimile device 13 that is connected to the public line 11 to perform facsimile transmission / reception, a recording device 14 that records receipt information and an electronic medical record, and an imaging device 15 that captures an image of a paper medical record, a film, or the like stored in the storage shelf 12. , A computer system 16 including a plurality of computer devices such as a receipt calculation device and a terminal in an examination room or a single computer device, a fingerprint reading device 17 for reading a patient's fingerprint as patient identification information, and a public line 11. And a telephone 18 for making a call.

The storage rack 12 stores a part of film such as X-ray film or paper chart. For example, store paper charts and films that you want to keep at hand, such as paper charts that have not passed the legal storage period and paper charts of patients undergoing outpatient treatment, in the storage shelf 12, and store medical charts that are deemed unnecessary for the time being. It may be stored in. In addition, an old medical record that is 10 years old or more may be stored in a warehouse even while being treated for outpatient treatment. The facsimile machine 13 is a public line 11
Connect to to send and receive facsimiles.

The recording device 14 has a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, and shows where the receipt information, the electronic medical record, and the patient information regarding the patient are stored in the computer-readable recording medium. The storage information and the storage information indicating where in the storage shelf 12 the paper chart and the film of each patient are stored are recorded. Here, in the receipt information, the patient's name, date of birth, sex,
Information such as insurance association and address is included. The imaging device 15
For example, a digital camera or a scanner device captures an image of a paper chart, film, or the like stored in the storage shelf 12, and sends image data that is the image capture result to the computer system 16. The method of transmitting the image data may be a wired method or a wireless method. Furthermore, a portable recording medium such as an SD card may be used.

The computer system 16 is a system in which a plurality of computer devices such as a receipt calculation device and a terminal in an examination room are connected to each other, or a system including a single computer device, and acquires electronic medical record information and paper medical record information. However, the user who is a medical institution worker (doctor, nurse,
This information is seamlessly presented to the operator). The fingerprint reader 17 reads a patient's fingerprint as patient identification information at the time of acceptance and sends the read patient identification information to the computer system 16. The method of transmitting the patient identification information may be wired or wireless. Furthermore, a portable recording medium such as an SD card may be used. Telephone 18
Makes a call by connecting to the public line 11.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the computer system 16 shown in FIG. The computer system 16 includes an input device 21 for inputting patient identification information used to identify a patient, an input control unit 22 for performing control to input patient identification information from the fingerprint reading device 17 or the input device 21, and a patient. A display device 23 that displays information, and a display controller 24 that controls the display device 23.
An information acquisition unit 28 for acquiring patient information recorded in a paper medical record, an electronic medical record, etc., a buffer 38 for accumulating image data acquired by the information acquisition unit 28, and a communication unit 39 communicatively connected to the network 3. And an image data input unit 40 for inputting image data from the imaging device 15.

The input device 21 is, for example, a keyboard or the like, and receives input from the user. The user
Patient identification information is input via the input device 21. As the patient identification information, for example, the name of the patient or the department name of the patient is used. The input control unit 22 uses the fingerprint reading device 1
7 or input control of the patient identification information from the input device 21. The display device 23 can be configured by, for example, a CRT or LCD. The display device 23 seamlessly displays patient information such as a paper chart or electronic chart under the control of the information acquisition section 28 and the display control section 24. The doctor can see this screen and provide a quick and appropriate service.

The buffer 38 is, for example, the information acquisition unit 2
The image data acquired by 8 is retained for a predetermined period such as one month. Or, first in first
A predetermined amount of image data may be held by the OUT method. As a result, the image data stored in the buffer 38 does not need to be subjected to time-consuming and costly imaging work, and can be retrieved quickly and at low cost. The communication unit 39 is communicatively connected to the network 3. The image data input unit 40 inputs the image data from the imaging device 15.

The information acquisition unit 28 includes a storage information extraction unit 29 for extracting the storage information 25 from the recording device 14, and the recording device 1.
Electronic medical chart extraction unit 30 for extracting electronic medical chart 27 from 4
A location information extraction unit 31 that extracts the location information 26 from the recording device 14, an image data extraction unit 32 that extracts the image data from the buffer 38, an image data acquisition unit 33 that acquires the image data from the warehouse 5, A transport instruction unit 34 for instructing the warehouse 5 to perform physical delivery and facsimile transmission, a specific control unit 35 for identifying one patient when a plurality of patients correspond to one patient identification information, and the portable terminal 4 A mobile transmission control unit 36 for transmitting data to the device and a DICOM data acquisition unit 37 for acquiring image data from the PACS 2 are provided.

Based on the patient identification information from the input control section 22, the stored information extraction section 29 extracts the stored information 25 corresponding to the patient identification information from the recording device 14, and instructs the display control section 24 to display the information. The screen as shown in 4 is displayed. This allows the user to know where the desired patient information is stored. The stored information 25 may include pointer information of an electronic medical record. The electronic medical chart extraction unit 30 extracts the corresponding electronic medical chart 27 from the recording device 14 based on the patient identification information from the input control unit 22. The location information extraction unit 31 extracts the corresponding location information 26 from the recording device 14 based on the patient identification information from the input control unit 22.

The image data extraction unit 32 includes an input control unit 22.
The corresponding image data is extracted from the buffer 38 based on the patient identification information from. The image data acquisition unit 33
When the desired patient information is stored in the warehouse 5 in the form of a paper chart or a film, the patient identification information is transmitted to the warehouse 5 via the communication unit 39 and the network 3 to acquire the image data from the warehouse 5. Here, the image data acquisition unit 33
Sends the patient identification information including the clinic name. Alternatively, the barcode number or ID as patient identification information
You may send the number. When the user makes an input requesting physical delivery or facsimile transmission, the transport instruction unit 34 receives the warehouse 5 via the communication unit 39 and the network 3.
To the physical delivery or facsimile transmission. Further, when the user makes an input requesting only a part of the paper chart or the film, the conveyance instructing unit 34 instructs the transmission of only the requested part.

When a plurality of patients correspond to one patient identification information, such as when there are patients having the same surname and the same name, the identification control unit 35 identifies one patient and notifies the warehouse 5 of it. The mobile transmission control unit 36 transmits the data acquired by the information acquisition unit 28 to the mobile terminal 4 via the communication unit 39 and the network 3. This makes it possible to use the multimedia management system even when a doctor who is a user goes to a place other than the clinic 1 such as a patient's home for a home visit.

Further, it is preferable that the portable transmission control unit 36 shortens the data and transmits the data, and the portable terminal 4 inversely converts the transmitted data. As a result, the data transmission time and communication cost can be reduced. When the desired patient information is stored in the PACS2 in the form of image data, the DICOM data acquisition unit 37 transmits the patient identification information to the PACS2 via the communication unit 39 and the network 3 and acquires the image data from the PACS2. To do. here,
The DICOM data acquisition unit 37 transmits the patient identification information including the clinic name. Alternatively, the barcode number or ID number may be transmitted as the patient identification information.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the PACS 2 shown in FIG. PACS2 is a DIC
A recording device 51 that records image data 53 and pointer information 52 in the OM format, a DICOM data extraction unit 54 that extracts the image data 53 corresponding to the patient identification information from the clinic 1 and sends it to the clinic 1, and a network. 3, and a communication unit 55 that is communicatively connected to the communication device 3.

The recording device 51 has a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, and the pointer information 52 and the image data 53 are recorded on the computer-readable recording medium. Pointer information 52
Is information indicating the address of the image data 53 corresponding to the patient identification information. The DICOM data extraction unit 54 refers to the pointer information 52, extracts the image data 53 corresponding to the patient identification information from the clinic 1, and sends it to the clinic 1. It goes without saying that image data other than the DICOM format may be used.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a schematic structure of the warehouse 5 shown in FIG. The warehouse 5 includes a storage shelf 67 for storing films such as radiographs and paper medical records, a recording device 61 for recording location information, and a computer system 62 including one or more computer devices.
An image pickup device 63 for picking up an image of a paper medical record or film stored in the storage shelf 67, a bar code reader 64 for reading the bar code 102 (see FIG. 8) attached to the paper medical record, film, etc., and the public line 11 A telephone 68 for connecting to and making a call, a facsimile device 65 for connecting to the public line 11 for facsimile transmission / reception, and a transporting device 66 such as a motorcycle or an automobile used for physical delivery.

The storage shelf 67 stores films, paper charts, and the like. The storage shelf 67 is, in addition to an ordinary shelf that does not particularly consider the storage environment, a shelf provided with a magnetic shield that protects a magnetic medium such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk or a cool dark shelf.
Includes shelves for various storage environments. Also, the storage shelf 67
May be one that is taken out by a worker, one that is completely automated, or one that is partially automated. The recording device 61 has a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk,
On the computer-readable recording medium, location information indicating where the paper chart or film of each patient is stored in the storage shelf 67 is recorded.

The image pickup device 63 is, for example, a digital camera or a scanner device, picks up an image of a paper medical chart or film stored in the storage shelf 67, and sends image data as the image pickup result to the computer system 62. The method of transmitting the image data may be a wired method or a wireless method. Furthermore, a portable recording medium such as an SD card may be used. The computer system 62 is a system including one or more computer devices, receives the patient identification information from the clinic 1 via the network 3, refers to the location information of the recording device 61, and identifies the patient. Image data such as a paper chart or film corresponding to the information is acquired, and the image data is transmitted to the clinic 1.

The bar code 102 attached to the paper chart, film, etc. corresponds to the patient identification information. The bar code reader 64 is used for storing paper charts, films, etc.
When confirming whether or not the taken out paper chart, film or the like is desired, the bar code 102 attached to the paper chart, film or the like is read. The telephone 68 is used to confirm with the clinic 1 side when a plurality of patient information correspond to one patient identification information. The facsimile device 65 connects to the public line 11 to perform facsimile transmission / reception. The transport machine 66 is used for physical delivery to the clinic 1.

FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the computer system 62 shown in FIG. The computer system 62 includes a communication unit 72 that is communicatively connected to the network 3, an image data input unit 76 that inputs image data from the imaging device 63, and location information 71 that corresponds to patient identification information from the clinic 1 as a recording device. 61, and stores the paper chart and film of the corresponding patient in the storage shelf 67
From the location section 73 for controlling the removal from the display, the display section 78 for performing various displays, the display control section 77 for controlling the display section 78, the lamp control section 79 for controlling the lamp of the storage shelf 67, and the storage shelf 67. An extraction control unit 80 for controlling the extraction work of No. 1 and a reading control unit 81 for inputting a reading value from the barcode reader 64 are provided.

The communication section 72 is communicatively connected to the network 3 and transmits the image data to the clinic 1. The image data input unit 76 inputs the image data from the imaging device 63.
The display unit 78 provides various displays to the worker of the warehouse 5. The display control unit 77 controls the display unit 78. The lamp control unit 79 controls to turn on the lamp at the position indicated by the location information 71 from the location unit 73.
The take-out control unit 80 controls to take out a desired paper chart or film from the storage position indicated by the location information 71 from the location unit 73. The reading control unit 81 inputs the read value from the barcode reader 64.

The location section 73 includes a location information extraction section 74 and a location information generation section 75. The location information extraction unit 74 stores the location information 71 according to the patient identification information from the clinic 1 in the recording device 6
The control is performed to extract the paper chart or film of the relevant patient from the storage shelf 67. Further, the location information extraction unit 74 determines whether or not the paper chart or film taken out is the desired one based on the reading value of the barcode reader 64.

When storing a paper chart or film, the location information generating section 75 generates the location information 71 of the paper chart or film to be stored and causes the recording device 61 to record the location information 71. Newly stored paper charts and films will be placed at free locations. That is, the location information generation unit 75 searches for a vacant place on the storage shelf 67,
The place is determined as the storage location. You may decide so that the storage location may be consolidated for each clinic 1.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the storage shelf 67 shown in FIG. The storage shelf 67 has, for example, a lamp 86 that indicates a storage position to an operator. Then, on each of the shelves 90 of the storage shelf 67, a storage box 8 storing paper charts and films
A plurality of 7 can be arranged. Each storage box 87 is provided with a barcode 89 and a barcode number 88 indicating patient identification information. The operator operates the storage box 8 with the barcode number instructed by the computer system 62.
Take out 7. A storage box 87 for one patient may be stored in each shelf 90.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the storage shelf 67 shown in FIG. The storage shelf 67 is, for example, the storage box 8
Equipped with a take-out mechanism 91 for taking out 7 from the shelf and a robot arm 92 to automatically take out paper charts and films,
The image pickup device 63 is carried to the image pickup position. A bar code reader may be provided on the take-out mechanism 91 and the robot arm 92 so that the storage box 87 can be checked and taken out. Further, some work may be performed by an operator.

Computer systems 16 and 6
Each component of the configuration of 2 is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as illustrated. For example, all or some of the processing functions of the computer systems 16 and 62 are not shown in C.
It can be realized by a PU (Central Processing Unit) and a program interpreted and executed by the CPU. That is, the ROM (not shown) has an OS (Oper
ating system) to give instructions to the CPU
A computer program for causing U to perform various processes is stored. Then, the CPU performs various processes according to this program. This program may be arranged in a single computer device or may be distributed and arranged in a plurality of computer devices.

The operation of this embodiment having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15. Figure 11
And FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of information acquisition processing in the clinic 1 according to this embodiment. In the clinic 1, first, when accepting a patient, the input control unit 22 inputs the patient identification according to the operation of the user (S1). Next, the stored information extraction unit 29 extracts the stored information 25 corresponding to the input patient identification information (S).
2). The electronic medical chart extraction unit 30 determines whether or not the electronic medical chart 27 corresponding to the patient identification information is recorded in the recording device 14 (S3). If the electronic medical chart 27 is recorded, the electronic medical chart 27 is recorded. Is extracted (S
4).

Next, the image data extraction unit 32 determines whether the image data corresponding to the patient identification information is stored in the buffer 38 (S5). If the image data is accumulated, the image data extraction unit 32 extracts the image data (S6). Next, the DICOM data acquisition unit 37 corresponds to the patient identification information and stores the DICOM data (DICOM data not stored in the buffer 38).
It is determined whether or not M format image data) is stored in the PACS2 (S7). If the DICOM data is not stored, the process proceeds to step S10.
On the other hand, when the DICOM data is stored in the PACS2, the DICOM data acquisition unit 37 determines whether to request the DICOM data according to the user's input (S8).

If DICOM data is not requested, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, the DICOM
When requesting data, the DICOM data acquisition unit 37
Transmits the patient identification information to the PACS2 via the communication unit 39 and the network 3, and the DICO from the PACS2 is transmitted.
M data is received (S9). Then, step S10
Proceed to. In step S10, the location information extraction unit 31 corresponds to the patient identification information, and the buffer 38
It is determined whether or not a paper chart or film for which image data is not stored in the storage shelf 12 is stored. If the paper chart or film is not stored, the process proceeds to step S21.

On the other hand, when the paper chart or film is stored, the location information extraction unit 31 extracts the location information corresponding to the patient identification information (S1).
1) Present location information to the user. And
The user determines whether the actual product is necessary (S1
2) If the actual product is required, the actual product is taken out and delivered to the doctor (S13), and if it is necessary to display the image data on the display, the paper chart or film is imaged by the imaging device 15 (S14). The imaged image data is acquired by the information acquisition unit 28 via the image data input unit 40. Then, the process proceeds to step S21.

In step S21, the image data acquisition section 33 determines whether or not a paper chart or film corresponding to the patient identification information and having no image data stored in the buffer 38 is stored in the warehouse 5 ( S21). If paper charts and films are not stored in warehouse 5,
It proceeds to step S30. On the other hand, when the paper chart or film is stored, the image data acquisition unit 33 determines whether to request the image data of the paper chart or film according to the input from the user (S22). If no paper chart or film is requested, the process proceeds to step S30.

On the other hand, in the case of requesting a paper chart or film, the transport instructing section 34 determines whether to request the actual article according to the input from the user (S23). When requesting the actual product, the transport instruction unit 34 transmits a signal requesting the actual product to the warehouse 5 via the communication unit 39 and the network 3 (S26), and proceeds to Step S28. Step S23
If the actual product is not requested, the transport instruction unit 34 determines whether to request the facsimile transmission according to the input from the user (S24). When requesting facsimile transmission, the conveyance instruction unit 34 sends a signal requesting facsimile transmission to the warehouse 5 via the communication unit 39 and the network 3.
(S27). Then, the process proceeds to step S28.

If the facsimile transmission is not requested in step S24, the image data acquisition unit 33 transmits the patient identification information to the warehouse 5 via the communication unit 39 and the network 3 (S25), and the process proceeds to step S25. In step S28, the image data acquisition unit 33 determines whether or not a notification that a plurality of patients correspond to the patient identification information has come from the warehouse 5. When a plurality of patients do not correspond to one patient identification information, the process proceeds to step S30. On the other hand, when a plurality of patients correspond to one patient identification information, the specific control unit 35 performs a process of causing the user to select any patient (S29).

In this processing, for example, the front pages of a plurality of relevant paper charts are displayed side by side on the display,
The user may be allowed to select, or the user and the warehouse worker may make a call using the telephone 18 on the clinic 1 side and the telephone 68 on the warehouse 5 side to make the selection. In step S30, the display control unit 24 fits the image data acquired by the information acquisition unit 28 into the electronic medical chart screen and reflects the receipt information on the screen, as shown in FIG.
A display screen as shown in is generated. The screen generated by the display control unit 24 or the image data acquired by the information acquisition unit 28 is accumulated in the buffer 38. Then, the display control unit 2
4 controls to seamlessly display patient information such as image data and electronic medical chart (S30).

In step S2, in addition to presenting the storage location of the patient information described above as the storage information, what is stored in relation to the patient information is displayed, and from among them, It is also possible to select and specify which one is necessary for medical treatment. At the time of this designation, for example, a warehouse storage chart (old chart), electronic chart (recent chart), X-ray film, CT scan data, etc. may be stored and classified, and necessary information may be designated. By performing such processing, it is possible to reduce the overall processing load.

Next, the processing on the warehouse 5 side will be described. In the warehouse 5, upon receiving the patient identification information from the clinic 1, the paper chart search process is started. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the paper chart search processing in the warehouse 5 according to this embodiment. In this paper chart search process, first, the location information extraction unit 74 extracts the location information 71 corresponding to the received patient identification information (S31). Then, the location information extraction unit 74
Outputs the extracted location information 71 and patient identification information to the lamp control unit 79 and the extraction control unit 80. The lamp control unit 79 controls the lighting of the lamp 86 (S3).
2). Further, the take-out control unit 80 controls the take-out mechanism 91 and the robot arm 92 to automatically take out a desired paper chart or film.

Next, the location information extracting section 74
It is determined whether one patient identification information corresponds to a plurality of patients (S33). When a plurality of patients do not correspond to one patient identification information, the process proceeds to step S35. On the other hand, when a plurality of patients correspond to one patient identification information, the location information extraction unit 74 performs a process of identifying the patient (S3
4) and proceeds to step S35. This particular is, for example,
The location information extraction unit 74 may send the image data of the front page of the corresponding plurality of paper charts to the clinic 1 and wait for the selection response from the clinic 1, or the operator may use the telephone 68 to call the clinic. You may contact the 1 side.

In step S35, the location information extraction unit 74 determines whether or not the actual item is requested (S35). When the physical product is requested, the location information extraction unit 74 displays a display for instructing physical product delivery via the display control unit 77. Then, the physical delivery is performed by the transport device 66 (S36). In step S35, when the actual item is not requested, the location information extracting unit 74
Determines whether facsimile transmission is requested (S37). When the facsimile transmission is requested, the location information extraction unit 74 displays a message for instructing the facsimile transmission via the display control unit 77. Then, the worker uses the facsimile device 65 to transmit the image of the paper chart or the film to the clinic 1 (S38).

If facsimile transmission is not requested in step S37, the image pickup device 63 picks up an image of the paper chart or film (S39). This image capturing may be carried out by an operator holding the image capturing device 63 such as a digital camera,
It may be performed completely automatically. The location information extraction unit 74 sends the image data from the imaging device 63 to the communication unit 72.
And to the clinic 1 via the network 3 (S
40). After that, the paper chart and film are stored in the original place automatically or by the operator's hand (S4).
1). It should be noted that the paper chart that has been arranged at the free location may be rearranged at the free location.

Next, a paper medical chart storing process when a paper medical chart or a film is stored in the warehouse 5 will be described. Figure 1
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for paper chart storage processing in the warehouse according to this embodiment. In this paper chart storing process, first, the paper chart and the like are transferred from the clinic 1 to the warehouse 5 by the transport machine 66 (S51). Next, the operator reads the barcode attached to the paper chart or the like by the barcode reader 64 (S52). The location information generation unit 75 acquires the read value via the read control unit 81 and determines the storage position (S53).

Subsequently, an instruction to store the paper medical record or the like is issued at the determined storage position (S54), and the paper medical record or the like transferred automatically or by the hand of the operator is stored (S55). The location information 71 of the actually stored location is generated and reported (S56), and the location information 71 is recorded in the recording device 61 (S57).

As described above, according to this embodiment,
The warehouse 5 stores paper charts and films, and the recording device 14
, The electronic medical record 27 is recorded, the input control unit 22 controls to input the patient identification information according to the operation from the user, and the electronic medical record extraction unit 30 inputs the patient identification information input by the input control unit 22. Based on the above, the electronic medical chart 27 corresponding to the patient identification information is extracted from the recording device 14, the recording device 61 records the location information 71, and the location information extraction part 74 causes the patient identification input by the input control part 22. Based on the information, the location information 71 corresponding to the personal identification information is extracted from the recording device 61, and the imaging device 63
, Images the paper chart and film taken out based on the location information 71 extracted by the location information extraction unit 74, the communication unit 72 transmits the image data imaged by the imaging device 63, and the display control unit 24 A display screen is created based on the electronic medical record extracted by the electronic medical record extraction unit 30 and the image data transmitted by the communication unit 72, and the display screen is displayed on the screen of the user. This allows the terminal device on the user side to handle a plurality of types of recording media in a unified manner, and allows the warehouse 5 to manage bulky media such as paper charts and films, thus saving time and effort for the user. In addition, it is possible to provide an appropriate service, and it is possible to reduce a physical space for a user and a burden on management / search work.

In the example described above, the electronic medical record is stored on the clinic 1 side, but the electronic medical record may be stored on a data server (not shown) on the network 3 or on the warehouse 5 side. May be stored. By storing the electronic medical record on the side of the clinic outside the clinic 1, even if the volume of the electronic medical record increases, it becomes easy to maintain the access speed, and the clinic 1 side increases the volume of the electronic medical record. It is not necessary to convert to a corresponding server, and the financial burden on the user can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 16, the ASP (Appl
ication Service Provider) 112 is provided on the network 3, and the function of the information acquisition unit 28 (see FIG. 3) is provided by the ASP
The computer system of the clinic 111 may function as a terminal that receives a service from the ASP 112. Further, the warehouse 5 side can be provided with all the functions of the information acquisition unit 28 and the PACS 2 function. Also in these cases, the same effect as the above-described example can be obtained.

[0076]

As described above, in the multimedia management system (claim 1) of the present invention, the warehouse stores the paper and / or the film on which the personal information on the individual is recorded, and the personal information recording means The electronic personal information about the individual is recorded in a computer-readable recording medium, the input control means controls the input of personal identification information for identifying the individual in response to an operation from the user, and the electronic personal information extraction means, Based on the personal identification information input by the input control means, electronic personal information corresponding to the personal identification information is extracted from the personal information recording means, and the location information recording means stores the storage position of the paper and / or film and the personal identification information. And the location information extracting means records the location information corresponding to, and based on the personal identification information input by the input control means, The location information corresponding to the person identification information is extracted from the location information recording means, the imaging means images the paper and / or the film taken out based on the location information extracted by the location information extraction means, and the transmission means captures the image. The means sends the image data, the display control means creates a display screen based on the electronic personal information extracted by the electronic personal information extracting means and the image data sent by the sending means, and the display screen is displayed on the user side. Control to be displayed on the screen. This allows the terminal device on the user side to handle a plurality of types of recording media in a unified manner, and allows the warehouse side to manage bulky media such as paper and film, which saves the user's time and speedily and appropriately. It is possible to provide various services and reduce the physical space for users and the burden on management / search operations.

In the multimedia management system of the present invention (claim 2), the storage means arranged on the user side stores a part of the paper and / or the film, and the user side location information recording means The user side location information in which the storage position of the paper and / or film of the set and the personal identification information are associated with each other is recorded, and the user side location information extraction means is configured to output the personal identification information based on the personal identification information input by the input control means. User side location information corresponding to the identification information is extracted from the user side location information recording means. As a result, a desired paper or film, such as a paper medical record that has not passed the legal storage period or a medical record of a patient who is undergoing outpatient treatment, can be placed near the user, which improves convenience.

According to the multimedia management system of the present invention (claim 3), the storage means stores the image data transmitted by the transmission means in a computer-readable recording medium, and the image data extraction means comprises the input control means. The image data corresponding to the personal identification information is extracted from the storage means based on the personal identification information input by the display control means,
A display screen is created based on the image data extracted by the image data extraction means, and the display screen is displayed on the screen of the user. As a result, when the image data captured and transmitted in the past is accumulated in the accumulating unit, the image data can be displayed while omitting the image capturing and transmission, so that the service can be provided more promptly.

According to the multimedia management system of the present invention (claim 4), the detailed image data recording means records the detailed image data of the detailed image of the paper and / or the film, and the detailed image data extracting means inputs the detailed image data. Based on the personal identification information input by the control means, the detailed image data corresponding to the personal identification information is extracted from the detailed image data recording means, and the detailed image data transmitting means is extracted by the detailed image data extracting means. The display means controls the detailed image data transmitted by the detailed image data transmitting means to be displayed on the screen of the user. As a result, it is possible to handle, in the form of detailed image data, those that require a detailed image, such as CT scan analysis results, radiographs and image interpretation results thereof, so that convenience is improved.

In the multimedia management system of the present invention (claim 5), the fingerprint reading means arranged on the user side reads the personal fingerprint as personal identification information. As a result, it is not necessary to key in the name, personal ID, etc., and convenience is improved.

Further, in the multimedia management system of the present invention (claim 6), when the personal identification information inputted by the input control means corresponds to a plurality of individuals, the specific control means can obtain the individual desired by the user. Control to specify information. As a result, if there are multiple individuals with the same surname,
Even when managing a plurality of pieces of personal information in which personal identification information overlaps with each other, a desired individual can be specified, so that convenience is improved.

Further, in the multimedia management system of the present invention (claim 7), the transport instructing means instructs the warehouse to transport the actual product of paper and / or film or to send the facsimile in accordance with an operation from the user. As a result, it is possible to appropriately provide the user with the actual product or the facsimile output, so that the convenience is improved.

According to the multimedia management system of the present invention (claim 8), the portable transmitting means carries the electronic personal information extracted by the electronic personal information extracting means and the image data transmitted by the transmitting means by the user carrying the portable terminal. Send to.
As a result, for example, even when the doctor who is the user goes to a place other than the hospital, such as the patient's home, by a home visit, the multimedia management system can be used,
Further appropriate services can be provided.

Further, in the multimedia management system of the present invention (claim 9), the portable transmitting means shortens and transmits the data, so that the data transmitting time and the communication cost can be reduced.

Further, in the multimedia management system of the present invention (claim 10), the bar code indicating the personal identification information is attached to the paper and / or the film, and the reading means is
When storing paper and / or film in a warehouse, the bar code attached to the paper and / or film is read, the location information generating means determines the storage location of the paper and / or film, and the storage location Further, since the location information is generated based on the personal information indicated by the barcode read by the reading means, storage and warehousing are easy.

Further, in the multimedia management system of the present invention (claim 11), the location lamp is turned on based on the location information extracted by the location information extracting means to indicate the corresponding storage location. This makes it easier to find and take out the paper or film, so that it is possible to provide a quicker service.

Further, in the multimedia management system of the present invention (claim 12), the take-out means automatically draws the paper and / or the film from the corresponding storage position based on the location information extracted by the location information extracting means. Take it out. As a result, it is possible to take out the paper and the film without manual labor, so that the labor cost can be reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a multimedia management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a clinic shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a functional configuration diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the computer system shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a screen for presenting stored information according to the present embodiment.

5 is a functional configuration diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the PACS shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of the warehouse shown in FIG. 1.

7 is a functional configuration diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the computer system shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a paper chart according to the present embodiment.

9 is a diagram showing an example of the storage rack shown in FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the storage shelf shown in FIG.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of information acquisition processing in the clinic according to this embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of information acquisition processing in the clinic according to this embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a screen in which image data according to this embodiment is embedded.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for paper chart search processing in the warehouse according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of paper medical chart storage processing in the warehouse according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a configuration diagram showing another configuration of the multimedia management system according to the present embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1,111 Clinic 2 PACS (Picture Archived Computerized Syste
m) 3 network 4 mobile terminal 5 warehouse 11 public line 12,67 storage rack 13,65 facsimile device 14,51,61 recording device 15,63 imaging device 16,62 computer system 17 fingerprint reader 22 input controller 24 display control Unit 28 information acquisition unit 38 buffers 39, 55, 72 communication units 40, 76 image data input unit 54 DICOM (Digital Imaging Communications i
Data extraction unit 64 Bar code reader 73 Location unit 79 Lamp control unit 80 Ejection control unit 81 Reading control unit 86 Lamp 91 Paper chart ejection mechanism 92 Robot arm 102 Bar code 112 ASP (Application Service Provider)

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Masaru Kito             1-26-1 Chuo, Warabi-shi, Saitama, Ltd.             Within medical information (72) Inventor Kengo Saito             2-1, Takatomi, Yoshikawa-shi, Saitama 6 Stock Association             Shamaruwa Transport Organization F term (reference) 5B050 AA02 BA10 CA08 DA01 EA04                       FA02 FA19 GA07 GA08                 5B072 BB00 CC24

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A multimedia management system that manages information recorded on a plurality of types of media and handles the information in a unified manner, and is a warehouse for storing paper and / or film on which personal information about an individual is recorded. A personal information recording unit that records electronic personal information about an individual in a computer-readable recording medium; an input control unit that controls input of personal identification information for identifying an individual in response to an operation by a user; Electronic personal information extracting means for extracting the electronic personal information corresponding to the personal identification information from the personal information recording means based on the personal identification information input by the input control means, and a storage position of the paper and / or film And a location information recording unit that records location information in which the personal identification information is associated with the personal identification information, and the input control unit. Location information extraction means for extracting the location information corresponding to the personal identification information from the location information recording means based on the input personal identification information, and extracted based on the location information extracted by the location information extraction means. Image capturing means for capturing the imaged paper and / or film, transmission means for transmitting the image data captured by the image capturing means, the electronic personal information extracted by the electronic personal information extracting means, and the transmission means. A multimedia management system, comprising: a display control unit that creates a display screen based on the image data and controls the display screen to be displayed on the screen of the user. 2. A storage unit arranged on the user side for storing a part of the paper and / or film, and a storage position of the part of the paper and / or film and the personal identification information. Based on the personal identification information input by the input control means, the user side location information corresponding to the personal identification information input by the input control means, and the user side location information corresponding to the personal identification information. The multimedia management system according to claim 1, further comprising: user-side location information extraction means for extracting from the recording means. 3. The personal identification information based on the storage means for storing the image data transmitted by the transmission means in a computer-readable recording medium, and the personal identification information input by the input control means. Image data extraction means for extracting the corresponding image data from the storage means, wherein the display control means creates a display screen based on the image data extracted by the image data extraction means, and displays the display screen. The multimedia management system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein control is performed to display a screen on the screen of the user. 4. Further, based on the detailed image data recording means for recording detailed image data of the detailed image of the paper and / or film, and the personal identification information inputted by the input control means, Detailed image data extracting means for extracting the corresponding detailed image data from the detailed image data recording means, and detailed image data transmitting means for transmitting the detailed image data extracted by the detailed image data extracting means, 4. The multimedia management system according to claim 1, wherein the display unit controls the detailed image data transmitted by the detailed image data transmitting unit to be displayed on the screen of the user. 5. The multimedia according to claim 1, further comprising a fingerprint reading unit which is arranged on the user side and reads a fingerprint of an individual as the personal identification information. Management system. 6. When the personal identification information input by the input control unit corresponds to a plurality of individuals, the personal computer further comprises a specific control unit that controls the user to specify the desired personal information. The multimedia management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. The transport instruction means for instructing the warehouse to transport the actual article or the facsimile transmission of the paper and / or film according to an operation from a user, according to claim 1. The multimedia management system described in any one. 8. The portable personal computer further comprises portable transmitting means for transmitting the electronic personal information extracted by the electronic personal information extracting means and the image data transmitted by the transmitting means to a portable terminal carried by the user. Claim 1
The multimedia management system according to any one of items 1 to 7. 9. The multimedia management system according to claim 8, wherein the portable transmission unit shortens and transmits data. 10. A barcode attached to the paper and / or film and showing the personal identification information, and attached to the paper and / or film when the paper and / or film is stored in the warehouse. A reading unit that reads the read barcode and a storage location of the paper and / or film are determined, and the location information is generated based on the storage location and the personal information indicated by the barcode read by the reading unit. The multimedia management system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising: location information generating means. 11. Further, lighting is performed based on the location information extracted by the location information extracting means,
The multimedia management system according to claim 1, further comprising a location lamp that indicates the corresponding storage position. 12. The apparatus further comprises a take-out means for automatically taking out the paper and / or the film from the corresponding storage position based on the location information extracted by the location information extracting means. 13. The multimedia management system according to any one of items 1 to 11.