JP2003032546A - Image processing unit, radiant ray generating controller, image processing system, image processing method, recording medium and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processing unit that can easily provide an excellent radiant ray image. SOLUTION: A reception means 352 receives a mode control information denoting a mode of an X-ray image from an external device (X-ray generator 200). A processing means 350 conducts processing with respect to an X-ray image on the basis of a mode control information received from the reception means 352. Thus, a user has only to control only the X-ray generator 200 with emphasis without the need for controlling an image collection side 300 to easily obtain an excellent radiant ray image without a sense of incongruity in comparison with a conventional photographing system.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, a radiation generation control apparatus, an image processing system, and an image processing, which are used in a processing apparatus or system for an image obtained by photographing with radiation such as X-rays. The present invention relates to a method, a computer-readable storage medium storing a program for implementing the method, and the program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, in image diagnosis in the medical field, an image (X-ray image) obtained by X-ray photography is output on a film, and the film (hereinafter, also referred to as "X-ray film"). ) Is applied to Schaukasten and observed (hereinafter, also referred to as "interpretation").

However, in a normal X-ray film,
It is set so that a contrast in a density range of about 1.0 to 1.5 D, which facilitates image observation, is set because the easiness of observing an image of a region to be image-diagnosed is sought. For this reason, if the imaging conditions during X-ray imaging are slightly shifted, overexposure or underexposure may occur, and as a result, image diagnosis due to image interpretation may be adversely affected.

Therefore, in order to solve the above problem, X
A plurality of automatic exposure meters (hereinafter, also referred to as “photo timers”) are provided for the radiographic apparatus so that a user (X-ray technician or the like) can use any photo timer to perform X-ray imaging prior to the X-ray imaging. After setting whether or not to perform, the X that has passed through the imaging target region of the subject (subject) to the set photo timer.
The subject is arranged so that the line is guided. Further, in consideration of the exposure dose of X-rays to the subject, the X-rays are narrowed down by an X-ray diaphragm so that the X-rays reach only the minimum necessary area (imaging target region) in the subject. ing. At this time, a film suitable for the size of the necessary minimum area is used.

On the other hand, in recent years, an X-ray digital photographing apparatus using a solid-state image pickup device or the like has been developed, and it is gradually spreading that an X-ray image is digitized and processed by a computer. .

As a result, for example, it is possible to easily adjust the contrast of an X-ray image that has already been acquired, and easily perform re-imaging due to a failure in X-ray imaging. In addition, even if the X-ray dose to the imaging target portion of the subject is excessive or excessive, after the X-ray imaging, correction of the X-ray image obtained by the imaging is performed.
It can be performed within a certain range. Further, in the X-ray digital photographing apparatus, the film is not exposed at the same time as the conventional X-ray photographing, but the X-ray image is treated as digital data. Therefore, the X-ray photographing is performed after the X-ray photographing. Various processes can be added to the X-ray image (digital data).

However, even in the X-ray digital imaging apparatus, the exposure dose increases as the amount of X-ray received by the subject increases. Therefore, the X-ray dose received by the subject is minimized and the image quality sufficient for image diagnosis is maintained. It goes without saying that doing is important.

[0008]

By the way, with respect to the above-mentioned X-ray digital imaging apparatus (hereinafter, also referred to as "X-ray image acquisition apparatus"), X-ray generation for generating X-rays on an object is performed. The device is connected. Therefore, the X-ray image acquisition device generates X-rays by the X-ray generation device,
An X-ray image is acquired from the X-ray transmitted through the subject and processed. However, the conventional imaging system having such a configuration has the following problems (1) to
There was (3).

(1) On the X-ray generator side, the optimum phototimer position and X-ray diaphragm information for the region of the subject to be imaged are decided, and based on the decided information, the X-ray image acquisition device side An X-ray image with optimum image quality could not be generated.

(2) As an X-ray generator, there is a device capable of controlling the aspect such as the image quality of an X-ray image even after photographing. In the X-ray image acquisition device, the X-ray generator is used. The cooperative operation of the X-ray generation device and the X-ray image acquisition device such as changing the image quality of the X-ray image based on the instruction from the side after imaging cannot be realized.

(3) In the X-ray image acquisition device, it is general to perform density adjustment for optimizing the X-ray image obtained by photographing, while in the X-ray generation device, the image is adjusted. It is generally possible to switch the concentration. However, even if the image density is switched by the X-ray generator,
The image density is automatically adjusted by the line image acquisition device.
In some cases, switching of the image density was invalid in the line generator.

Therefore, the present invention has been made to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks, and an image processing apparatus, a radiation generation control apparatus, an image processing system, and an image processing method which can always provide a good radiation image. , A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for executing the program, and the program.

[0013]

[Means for Solving the Problems] Under such a purpose,
A first invention is an image processing apparatus for processing an arbitrary image, and is based on receiving means for receiving aspect control information indicating an aspect of the image from the outside, and aspect control information received by the receiving means. And a processing unit that performs the processing related to the image.

A second invention is the same as the first invention,
The image is characterized by including an image obtained by radiography.

A third invention is the same as the first invention,
The receiving means receives the aspect control information before or after collecting the images.

A fourth invention is the same as the first invention,
The processing means is characterized by executing at least one of the image acquisition processing, the image density conversion processing, and the image output processing based on the aspect control information.

A fifth aspect of the invention is the same as the first aspect of the invention.
The image includes an image obtained by radiography, and the aspect control information includes at least one of information regarding radiation generation, information regarding ON / OFF of a photo timer, and information regarding image density. Based on the aspect control information, image processing is performed such that the vicinity of the ON photo timer area on the image has a specific density.

A sixth invention is the same as the first invention,
When there are a plurality of ON photo timers, the image processing is performed so that an index calculated from a plurality of regions near the ON photo timer region on the image has a specific density.

A seventh invention is the same as the sixth invention, except that
The index is an average of densities in a plurality of regions.

An eighth invention is based on the fifth invention,
The information about the image density includes information indicating the specific density.

A ninth invention is the same as the fifth invention,
The processing means performs image processing such that the vicinity of a preset area on the image has a specific density when it is determined that all the photo timers are OFF based on the aspect control information.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect, the processing means performs image processing so as to obtain a preset density when the specific density cannot be obtained from the aspect control information. Characterize.

In an eleventh aspect based on the first aspect, the image includes an image obtained by radiography, the aspect control information includes radiation exposure scheduled time information, and the processing means includes: It is characterized in that grid operation control processing is performed when the image is acquired by radiography based on the aspect control information.

In a twelfth aspect based on the eleventh aspect, the processing means performs preset grid operation control when the mode control information does not include the radiation exposure scheduled time information. Characterize.

In a thirteenth aspect of the present invention based on the first aspect, the image includes an image obtained by radiography, and the aspect control information includes information about a radiation diaphragm, information about a film for outputting the image, And at least one of the output-related information, and the processing means outputs an image of a corresponding region on the image based on the aspect control information.

[0026] In a fourteenth aspect based on the thirteenth aspect, the processing means receives again the aspect control information different from the aspect control information after the aspect control information is received by the receiving means. When it is received by, the aspect control information is validated.

In a fifteenth aspect based on the thirteenth aspect, the processing means receives again the aspect control information different from the aspect control information after the aspect control information is received by the receiving means. If the cancellation information is received by the receiving means after the mode control information, the mode control information is validated for the image, or the image acquired next time. It is characterized in that it is effective against.

In a sixteenth aspect based on the fifteenth aspect, the aspect control information includes radiation information together with at least one of information regarding a radiation diaphragm, information regarding a film for outputting the image, and information regarding the output. It is characterized by including at least one of information on occurrence, information on ON / OFF of the photo timer, and information on image density.

A seventeenth invention is characterized in that, in the fifteenth invention, the processing means prohibits the generation of radiation for acquiring the image when the cancel information is received by the receiving means.

An eighteenth aspect of the present invention is a radiation generation control apparatus for controlling the generation of radiation for acquiring a radiation image, comprising a transmission means for transmitting the aspect control information indicating the aspect of the radiation image to the outside. Characterize.

In a nineteenth aspect based on the eighteenth aspect, the transmitting means externally transmits the aspect control information prior to or after the radiation is generated.

In a twentieth aspect based on the eighteenth aspect, the transmitting means transmits the aspect control information to an external device or system that processes the radiation image based on the aspect control information. It is characterized by

The twenty-first invention is characterized in that, in the eighteenth invention, the aspect control information includes at least one of information relating to radiation generation and information relating to a photo timer.

In a twenty-second aspect of the invention based on the eighteenth aspect, the aspect control information includes at least one of information regarding a radiation diaphragm, information regarding a film for outputting a radiation image, and information regarding the output. And

In a twenty-third aspect based on the twenty-second aspect, when the transmitting means transmits the aspect control information again after transmitting the aspect control information, the aspect control information is different from the aspect control information. After that, the aspect control information is transmitted as valid information for the radiation image or valid information for the radiation image due to the next radiation generation based on whether or not a cancel instruction is given. .

In a twenty-fourth aspect based on the twenty-third aspect, the aspect control information outputs information relating to a radiation diaphragm and a radiation image together with at least one of information relating to radiation generation and information relating to a photo timer. It is characterized in that it includes at least one of information about the film and information about the output.

A twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention is an image processing system in which a plurality of devices are communicably connected to each other, and at least one device among the plurality of devices is defined by any one of claims 1 to 3.
It is characterized by having the function of the image processing device according to any one of 17 or the function of the radiation generation control device according to any one of claims 18 to 24.

A twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention is an image processing method for processing an arbitrary image, comprising a receiving step of receiving aspect control information indicating an aspect of the image from the outside, and an aspect received by the receiving step. And a processing step of performing processing relating to the image based on the control information.

A twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention is an image processing method for processing a radiation image, wherein from the radiation generating side that generates the radiation for acquiring the radiation image by radiography, to the processing side of the radiation image. On the other hand, it is characterized by including a transmitting step of transmitting the aspect control information indicating the aspect of the radiation image.

A twenty-eighth invention is an image processing method for collecting a radiation image, which is a mode showing a mode of the radiation image prior to or after the acquisition of the radiation image. It is characterized by including a processing step of collecting the radiation image by receiving control information from the outside.

In a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention based on the twenty-eighth aspect, the aspect control information includes a tube setting including at least one of radiation generation amount information, photo timer ON / OFF information, and image density information. It is characterized in that the processing step includes information, and the processing step includes a step of performing image processing based on the aspect control information such that the vicinity of the ON phototimer region in the radiation image has a specific density.

A thirtieth invention is characterized in that, in the twenty-ninth invention, the processing step includes a step of determining the specific density based on density information indicated by the tube setting information.

In a thirty-first invention based on the twenty-ninth invention, in the processing step, when it is determined by the tube setting information that all the photo timers are OFF, the vicinity of a preset area in the radiation image is detected. The method is characterized by including a step of performing image processing such that a specific density is obtained.

A thirty-second invention is the thirty-first invention, wherein in the processing step, if the tube setting information does not include density information for determining the specific density,
The method is characterized by including a step of performing image processing such that a preset density is obtained.

In a thirty-third aspect based on the twenty-eighth aspect, the aspect control information is tube setting information including at least radiation exposure scheduled time information, and the processing steps are based on the aspect control information. , Grid operation control is included.

A thirty-fourth invention is based on the thirty-third invention, wherein the processing step includes a step of performing preset grid operation control when the mode control information does not include the radiation exposure scheduled time information. It is characterized by including.

The thirty-fifth invention is the twenty-eighth invention, wherein the aspect control information is radiation diaphragm information, vertical / horizontal information of the film, film division information, multi-format position information in the film, and film. Film mink information including at least one of output commands,
The processing step includes a step of setting an image area to be output as a film from the radiation image based on the aspect control information, and a step of transmitting the radiation image to the outside so as to force film output based on the aspect control information. It is characterized by including.

In a thirty-sixth aspect based on the thirty-fifth aspect, the processing step receives the second film mink information different from the film mink information again after receiving the film mink information. The method is characterized by including the step of validating the second film mink information with respect to the radiation image obtained by the previous radiation imaging.

In a thirty-seventh aspect based on the thirty-fifth aspect, when the processing step receives the second film mink information different from the film mink information after receiving the film mink information, The step of validating the second film mink information for the radiographic image obtained by the next radiography, and the second film mink information when the cancel instruction is received after the reception of the second film mink information. Is effective for the radiographic image obtained by the previous radiography.

In a thirty-eighth aspect based on the thirty-seventh aspect, the aspect control information is, together with the film mink information, at least one of radiation generation amount information, photo timer ON / OFF information, and image density information. It is characterized in that the information is a set of tube setting information including information.

In a thirty-ninth invention based on the thirty-fifth invention, the processing step is
Radiation generation is prohibited on the radiation generation side for obtaining the radiation image by radiography.

A fortieth aspect of the present invention is an image processing method for collecting a radiation image, wherein the radiation generation side for obtaining the radiation image by radiography produces the radiation before or after the radiation is generated. It is characterized by including a processing step of externally transmitting the aspect control information indicating the aspect of the radiation image.

In the forty-first invention based on the forty-fourth invention, the aspect control information is tube setting information including at least one of radiation generation amount information and photo timer ON / OFF information. And

In a forty-second aspect based on the fortieth aspect, the aspect control information includes radiation stop information, vertical / horizontal information of the film, film division information, multi-format position information in the film, and film. It is characterized in that it is film mink information including at least one of the output commands.

A forty-third aspect of the invention is the method of the forty-second aspect, wherein, after transmitting the film mink information of the aspect control information, transmitting second film mink information different from the film mink information, the second film mink information is transmitted. And transmitting the second film mink information as effective information for the radiation image due to the next radiation generation, and when the cancel instruction is issued after the second film mink information is transmitted, the second film mink information is transmitted. And a step of transmitting it as effective information with respect to the radiation image generated by the previous radiation generation.

In a forty-fourth aspect based on the thirty-fourth aspect, the aspect control information includes a tube setting including at least one of the film mink information, the radiation generation amount information, and the photo timer ON / OFF information. It is characterized in that the information is a set of information.

A forty-fifth aspect of the present invention is the function of the image processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 17, the function of the radiation generation controller according to any of claims 18 to 24, or the twenty-fifth aspect. The program for causing a computer to realize the function of the image processing system is recorded in a computer-readable storage medium.

A forty-sixth aspect of the invention is characterized in that a program for causing a computer to execute the processing steps of the image processing method according to any of the twenty-sixth to fourty-fourth aspects is recorded in a computer-readable storage medium.

A forty-seventh aspect of the present invention is the function of the image processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 17, the function of the radiation generation controller according to any of claims 18 to 24, or the twenty-fifth aspect. It is a program for causing a computer to realize the function of the image processing system.

A forty-eighth invention is a program for causing a computer to execute the processing steps of the image processing method according to any one of claims 26 to 44.

[0061]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

The present invention is applied to, for example, a photographing system 100 as shown in FIG. The image capturing system 100 according to the present embodiment is, in particular, an image collecting apparatus 300 that collects and processes an X-ray image of the subject 101 as digital data with respect to an X-ray generator 200 that generates X-rays on the subject 101. And the image acquisition device 300
Prior to or after collecting the line image data, information indicating the mode of the X-ray image (mode control information) is received from the X-ray generation apparatus 200. Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the image capturing system 100 of this embodiment will be specifically described.

<Overall Configuration of Imaging System 100> The X-ray generator 200 includes an operation unit 201 for instructing various operation.
And a mode control information transmission unit 203 that transmits the mode control information to the image acquisition apparatus 300, and a control unit 202 that controls the operation of the entire X-ray generation apparatus 200.

The control unit 202 includes an operation unit 201.
And an aspect control information transmission unit 203 is connected, and an X-ray tube unit 206 that irradiates X-rays with an X-ray tube,
Also, a photo timer unit 322 having a photo chamber or the like for automatic exposure of the X-ray is connected. The operations of these constituent units 201, 203, 206 and 322 are controlled by the control unit 202.

The image collecting apparatus 300 includes a photo timer section 3
22 and the grid 32 provided between the X-ray tube unit 206
No. 1 grid control unit 351 and the mode control information receiving unit 352 that receives the mode control information from the X-ray generation apparatus 200.
An image processing unit 353 for an X-ray image, an image transmitting unit 354 for externally transmitting the processed X-ray image and the like, an operation unit 308 for giving various operation instructions, and an operation control of the entire image acquisition apparatus 300. It is provided with a control unit 350.

The control section 350 includes a grid control section 351, an aspect control information receiving section 352, and an image processing section 35.
3, the image transmission unit 354, and the operation unit 308 are connected, and the X-rays from the X-ray tube unit 206 are connected to the grid 3
An image pickup unit 324 that acquires X-ray image information (picked-up image information) by receiving an image with a solid-state image pickup device or the like via the image pickup device 21 and the photo timer 322 is connected. The operations of these components 351 to 354, 308, 324 are controlled by the controller 350.

<Specific Configuration of Photographing System 100> FIG.
2 shows a more specific configuration example of the image capturing system 100 shown in FIG. In the photographing system 100 of FIG. 2 described above, components having the same functions as those of the photographing system 100 of FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The X-ray generator 200 has an exposure button 205 for instructing X-ray exposure by the X-ray tube unit 206, and an exposure button 20 in addition to the components shown in FIG.
An exposure permission switch 204 that outputs an exposure signal 2 to the X-ray tube unit 206 based on the operation 5 (exposure signal 1 output by the operation) and the exposure permission signal from the image acquisition apparatus 300. Is equipped with.

Therefore, the X-ray tube unit 206, based on the exposure signal 2 from the exposure permission switch 204, outputs the exposure signal 3 for instructing the X-ray tube 206a to generate X-rays.
Is output to the X-ray tube 206a.

The X-rays generated by the X-ray tube 206a pass through the subject 101, and the grid 321, the photo chamber 322a of the photo timer section 322, and the scintillator 32.
2b and the solid-state imaging device 324a of the imaging unit 324, the X-ray image information is output to the image acquisition apparatus 300.

The image acquisition device 300 controls reading of X-ray image information (captured image information) from the solid-state image sensor 324a via the A / D converter 325 in addition to the components shown in FIG. An image reading control unit 301, a RAM 302 including a work memory and the like, a ROM 303 in which various control programs and the like are stored, and an interface (GEN) for receiving the mode control information from the X-ray generation apparatus 200 according to an instruction from the mode control information receiving unit 352. / IF) 304,
An interface (LAN / IF) 305 for performing communication via an external network such as a LAN, and an interface (D for communicating with an external portable medium storage device, etc.
The ISK / IF) 306 and a non-volatile storage device 311 such as a hard disk are connected via a bus 312 so that they can communicate with each other.

The bus 312 is further provided with the grid controller 351 and the mode control information receiver 35 shown in FIG.
2, the CPU 307 for implementing the image processing unit 353, the image transmission unit 354, the control unit 350, and the like are connected.

For example, the CPU 307 reads out and executes a predetermined processing program stored in advance in the ROM 303 to thereby execute the grid control unit 351, the mode control information receiving unit 352, the image processing unit 353, the image transmitting unit 354, and the control unit. The functions of the unit 350 and the like are implemented.

Further, the operation unit 308 shown in FIG. 1 is connected to the bus 312 as a user interface. For example, a display unit (display) 309 and an instruction / designation unit 310 such as a keyboard and a mouse are connected to the operation unit 308.

<A series of operations of the photographing system 100> Here, a series of operations of the photographing system 100 in the specific configuration example of the photographing system 100 shown in FIG. 2 will be described.

First, the user (radiologist, etc.) inputs information regarding the subject 101 in the X-ray image acquisition apparatus 300 by using the instruction / designation unit 310 such as a keyboard or a mouse to start the X-ray imaging process. I do. In the present embodiment, as an example thereof, the subject 101 is the patient to be image-diagnosed, and thus the X-ray imaging start process means an inspection start process. In this case, the subject 10
The information about 1 means information (patient information) including a patient name and the like.

The information input from the instruction / designation unit 310 is taken into the image collection apparatus 300 via the operation unit 308.

Next, the user uses the operation unit 201, which will be described in detail later, in the X-ray generator 200, and the subject 1
The imaging region of 01 (patient) (region to be imaged) is selected and input.

Control unit 20 of X-ray generator 200
Reference numeral 2 indicates an image at the same time as the preparation for X-ray irradiation by the X-ray tube unit 206 is advanced based on the X-ray irradiation setting information associated with the information (selected imaging region information) input from the operation unit 201. The mode control information (mode control signal) including the X-ray exposure setting information and information (filming information) about the film from which the X-ray image is output is output to the collection device 300.

In the image collecting device 300, the CPU 30
GEN / IF 304 (mode control information receiving unit 35
Via 2), the aspect control information from the X-ray generation apparatus 200 is received, and the aspect of the image output when the aspect control information is collected by the X-ray image, and the operation of the grid 321 by the grid control unit 351 are determined. Is used as the image processing parameter and the image processing parameter when the image processing unit 353 determines the image quality of the image processing.

The operation of the grid 321 does not directly control the aspect of image quality as an image processing parameter, but grid moire may occur depending on the moving speed of the grid 321, and therefore it is necessary to set the operation appropriately. .
Therefore, as a result, it becomes an important image quality mode parameter that determines the image quality of the image. Details of this will be described later.

Next, the user selects the subject 101 to be photographed.
Are arranged between the solid-state imaging device 324a and the X-ray tube 206a.

Next, the user uses the image collecting apparatus 300.
Then, using the instruction / designation unit 310, the subject 101 is photographed.
Specify the shadow area. It is to be noted that the photographing part of the subject 101 is designated
If you do, make sure that the X-ray generator and the part button are not linked.
If it is linked, it is not necessary to specify this operation.
Becomes

Note that the instruction / designation unit 310 is configured to be able to designate the shooting condition as well, and is therefore also referred to as a shooting condition finger portion. Details of this will be described later.

In the image collecting device 300, the CPU 30
The control unit 7 controls the image reading control unit 301 based on the above operation of the instruction / designation unit 310.

As a result, the image reading controller 301 automatically generates a solid-state image sensor drive control signal and outputs the solid-state image sensor drive control signal to the solid-state image sensor 324a. A voltage is applied to the solid-state image sensor 324a to prepare for a state in which image input (X-rays through the subject 101) may be performed at any time.

Further, the image reading control section 301 sends to the grid 321 a grid control signal (a signal including a grid operation speed parameter) based on the X-ray exposure setting information previously received from the X-ray generator 200. By outputting, the operation speed of the grid 321 is adjusted.

In the X-ray generator 200, the exposure button 205 serves as a trigger for generating X-rays by the X-ray tube 206a. When this exposure button 205 is pressed by the user, the exposure button 205 causes the exposure permission switch 204,
The exposure signal 1 is output to the image reading control unit 301 in the image collecting apparatus 300.

At this time, the solid-state image pickup device 324a outputs to the image reading control section 301 a drive notification signal indicating whether or not an image can be formed when an X-ray is received.

The image reading control section 301 includes the solid-state image pickup device 3
In response to the drive notification signal from 24a, the solid-state imaging device 324
When the solid-state image sensor 324a is in a state where it can be imaged by receiving an X-ray, the exposure permission signal is generated for the exposure permission switch 204 by recognizing the state of a.

The exposure permission switch 204 is turned on by the image reading control section 301, so that the exposure signal 1 from the exposure button 205 is used as the exposure signal 2 and the X-ray tube section 206 is used.
Output to.

The exposure signal here is the exposure button 20.
A switch called the second switch of No. 5 is used.

The X-ray tube portion 206 is provided with the exposure permission switch 2
As soon as the X-ray tube 206a is ready for X-ray exposure, the exposure signal 3 is sent to the X-ray tube 20 based on the exposure signal 2 from the X-ray tube 20.
It occurs for 6a. Further, the X-ray tube unit 206 is controlled by the control unit 202 so that the X-ray tube 206a emits X-rays based on the X-ray generation condition previously specified by the user. To control.

The X-rays generated by the X-ray tube 206a are the subject 101, the grid 321, the photo chamber 322a,
Via the scintillator 322b and the solid-state image sensor 32.
4a is input. The solid-state imaging device 324a receives an incident X-ray and outputs it as an electrical signal (X-ray image information).

In the image collecting apparatus 300, the image reading control unit 301 outputs the output of the solid-state image pickup device 324a to A / D.
It is digitized by the converter 325 and collected as X-ray image data.

The CPU 307 temporarily arranges the X-ray image data collected by the image collecting apparatus 300 on the RAM 302, performs arbitrary image processing by the image processing unit 353, and outputs the processed image data to the LAN I / F 305. To an external network or via a DISK I / F to an external portable medium recording device.

For example, when outputting a film of an X-ray image with a printer on an external network, the CPU 307
Immediately before the output, a film output image of the X-ray image data is formed on the RAM 302 based on the filming information included in the previously received mode control information, and then the X
The line image data is transmitted to the printer on the external network.

Here, in the X-ray generator 200, when, for example, a film selection or a film division change is performed by the operation of the operation unit 201, the mode control information including the filming information indicating the change is acquired as the image collection. It is supplied to the device 300.

As a result, the CPU of the image collecting apparatus 300
Although the details will be described later, 307, when outputting the X-ray image data collected by the image collecting apparatus 300 onto a film,
Based on the aspect control information from the X-ray generator 200, an operation control process for performing image trimming and arranging the image on the film is executed.

<Specific Operation Example 1 of Imaging System 100>
> First, FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of the operation unit 201 of the X-ray generation apparatus 200. As shown in FIG. 3, the operation unit 201 includes an exposure setting change button group 251, a film division selection button. Button group 252, film selection button group 25
3, position change button 254, filmization button 2
55, an imaging region button group 256, a photo timer selection toggle button group 257, and a density selection button group 258.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a communication sequence between the X-ray generation device 200 and the image acquisition device 300. Hereinafter, the X-ray generator 2 will be described with reference to FIGS.
00 and image acquisition apparatus 300
The specific operation of will be described.

First, the user uses the instruction / designation unit 310 including a keyboard, a mouse and the like in the image collection apparatus 300.
Thus, the examination start process (imaging start process) is performed by inputting information about the subject 101 (here, patient information such as patient name). Then, the processes of the next steps S401 to S405 are executed.

Step S401: The user selects an imaged region (region to be imaged) of the subject 101 on the operation unit 201 of the X-ray generator 200 (see FIG. 3). Here, as shown in FIG.
An imaging region button group 256 including buttons corresponding to various regions such as “front of chest”, “side of chest”, “front of abdomen”, and “side of abdomen” is provided in the. Therefore, the user selects the imaging region by pressing the button of the corresponding imaging region from the buttons of the imaging region button group 256.

Control unit 20 of X-ray generator 200
2 displays the X-ray exposure setting information associated with it on the display unit (not shown) of the operation unit 201 based on the information (selected imaging region information) input from the operation unit 201,
Based on the X-ray exposure setting information, the X-ray tube 206 prepares for X-ray exposure, and at the same time, the image acquisition device 30.
With respect to 0, the mode control information (mode control signal) including the X-ray exposure setting information and information (filming information) regarding the film from which the X-ray image is output is output.

The filming information of the mode control information output from the X-ray generator 200 is associated with each of the imaged regions selectable by the imaged region button group 256 of the operation unit 201 of the X-ray generator 200. It is stored in advance in a memory (not shown). Therefore, the control unit 202 automatically selects the corresponding filming information based on the operation of the imaging region button group 256.

As the above filming information, the following various information can be listed. Film size selection information by the film selection button group 253 (in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG.
17 ”and“ 14 × 14 ”selection information of one of two sizes) -Film division information by the film division selection button group 252 (in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG.
1 ”,“ 1 × 2 ”, and“ 2 × 1 ”selection information of one of two types of division methods) -Film division selection button group 252, selection information of film vertical orientation or horizontal orientation (in this embodiment) In the form, as shown in FIG. 3, the information selected by the division designation of the film) -Multi-format position information by the position change button 254 (in the present embodiment, the position change button as shown in FIG. 3 above) Information that determines to which position in the film division the image is allocated by 254) Filming information by the filming button 255 (in the present embodiment, even if there is a space after the film division, Information for arranging the image on a new film so that the image is arranged on the film.)-X-ray aperture information-Film output command information

The X-ray exposure setting information (tube setting information) of the mode control information output from the X-ray generating apparatus 200 is also operated by the X-ray generating apparatus 200 in the same manner as the filming information described above. Button part 2 of imaging part of section 201
Preliminarily stored in a memory (not shown) in association with each of the imaged regions selectable at 56. Therefore,
The control unit 202 automatically selects the corresponding X-ray exposure setting information based on the operation of the imaging region button group 256.

As the above-mentioned X-ray exposure setting information, the following various information can be mentioned. -X-ray tube voltage (kV), X-ray tube current (mA) -X-ray exposure scheduled time (msec) (However, information used only when not using the photo timer) -Photo timer selection information (photo timer Information to select / not select, and also includes information on which photo timer is ON when selecting a photo timer) -Density setting information (however, information used only when the photo timer is not used)

In the image collecting device 300, the CPU 30
GEN / IF 304 (mode control information receiving unit 35
When the mode control information from the X-ray generation apparatus 200 is received via 2) and the mode control information, that is, the information including both the X-ray exposure setting information and the filming information at the same time, is received. It is recognized that the parameter setting is for the X-ray image obtained by new imaging, and the aspect control information is the aspect of the image output when the X-ray image is acquired, and the grid 321 by the grid control unit 351.
Is used as a parameter for determining the operation of, the image processing parameter for determining the image quality of the image processing by the image processing unit 353, and the like. Specifically, for example, the CPU 307 has the following functions (1) to (1) based on the aspect control information.
A control process for carrying out (4) is executed.

(1) When outputting an X-ray image onto a film, that is, when finally converting an X-ray image obtained by photography into a film, the format indicated by the filming information of the above aspect control information The X-ray image is arranged on the file based on.

(2) When the filming information is included in the filming information, the next X-ray image is arranged on the new film even if there is a space on the film after the film division.

(3) Regarding the X-ray exposure scheduled time included in the X-ray exposure setting information of the aspect control information, the image quality aspect of the processed image is directly controlled as an image image processing parameter in the image processing unit 353. However, in order to prevent the occurrence of grid moire due to the moving speed of the grid 321, the moving speed of the grid 321 is determined based on the information of the X-ray exposure scheduled time.

Specifically, in the ROM 303 or the like, X
A conversion table for converting the scheduled X-ray exposure time into a grid operation control value is held, the grid operation control value corresponding to the received X-ray exposure scheduled time is acquired, and the grid operation control value is acquired.
21 as the control parameter.

For the above conversion table, for example,
The grid operation control value for slowly operating the grid 321 is set for the scheduled X-ray exposure time for the X-ray exposure for a long time, and the X-ray exposure scheduled time for the short-time X-ray exposure is set. For example, a grid operation control value for operating the grid 321 at high speed is set.

As described above, the grid 321 is set during the X-ray exposure by improper setting according to the information on the scheduled X-ray exposure time.
Since it is possible to reliably prevent the gled moiré caused by the stop or the reciprocal movement of the above-mentioned operation, as a result, an X-ray image with good image quality can be obtained. For this reason,
It can be said that the information on the scheduled X-ray exposure time is an important image quality mode parameter that determines the image quality of the X-ray image.

The information on the expected X-ray exposure time is valid only in the manual setting mode in which the photo timer is not used. If a photo timer is used, the X-ray exposure time cannot be known in advance, so the X-ray exposure is automatically stopped according to the amount of light received by the photo timer. In this case, the grid operation amount set in advance for each imaging region is used.

(4) The phototimer selection information and the density setting information included in the X-ray exposure setting information of the aspect control information are information for determining the image processing parameter in the image processing unit 353.

For example, when the image reading control unit 301 collects an X-ray image, the image processing unit 353 sets the vicinity of the photo-timer that is effectively selected as “ON” to the density setting indicated by the density setting information. Image processing is performed on the target X-ray image so as to be darker / brighter based on the plus / minus amount. At this time, the variation amount of the density / gradation of the image processing with respect to the plus / minus amount of the density setting is held in advance in the ROM 303 or the like. For example, "O
When there are a plurality of photo timers effectively selected as N ″, the average densities of the plurality of regions become darker / brighter based on the plus / minus amount of the density setting indicated by the density setting information. Image processing is performed on the target X-ray image.

Further, according to the phototimer selection information,
When it is recognized that all the photo timers are OFF, for example, image processing is performed such that the vicinity of a preset area has a predetermined density.

When the density setting information is not included in the X-ray exposure setting information of the aspect control information (when the density setting information is not transmitted from the X-ray generator 200), for example, in advance. Image processing is performed so that the predetermined density is set.

Steps S402 and S403: After the step S401 as described above, the user uses the operation unit 201 of the X-ray generator 200 (see FIG. 3), if necessary, to display the current mode control information (X Change the radiation exposure setting information and the filming information).

Specifically, for example, the user operates the operation unit 20.
By operating the photo timer selection toggle button group 257 of No. 1, the photo timer used for photographing is determined, and by operating the density selection button group 258, a desired density is determined. As a result, the density adjustment target area and its density setting in the image processing of the image processing unit 353 described above are changed.

New mode control information based on the above operation (changed X-ray exposure setting information and filming information)
Is output to the image collecting apparatus 300, and the image collecting apparatus 300 executes the above-described processing based on the new aspect control information.

When the above-described modification is performed before the X-ray exposure, it is applied to the X-ray image which is about to be captured by the X-ray exposure. That is, after the change, the X-ray exposure is continuously performed, and the X-ray exposure collects the X-ray image by the image acquisition device 300.
The image processing is executed by the mode control information (X-ray exposure setting information and filming information) based on the change.

Step S404: Steps S402 and S
After 403, the filming information can be further changed as long as the work is performed before the process (imaging region button selection) of step S405 described later.

The above-described post-photographing cooperation cannot be realized by the conventional analog film. This point is important.

Step S405: The user operates the radiographic region button group 256 on the operation unit 201 of the X-ray generator 200 (see FIG. 3 above), so that the subject 1
The desired imaging region of 01 is selected.

The process after the selection of the imaged region in step S405 is a process not for the current target X-ray image but for a new X-ray image by the next image pickup. Specifically, new mode control information is output from the X-ray generation apparatus 200 to the image acquisition apparatus 300 by selecting the imaging region.
If the mode control information from the X-ray generation apparatus 200 includes both the X-ray exposure setting information and the filming information at the same time, 307 is interpreted as new imaging.

<Specific Operation Example 2 of Imaging System 100>
> FIGS. 5 and 6 show step S405 shown in FIG.
This is an example of the subsequent processing. Figure 5 above
In addition, in each of the processes 1 and 2 shown in FIG.
Even when the imaging region is selected in step S405 shown in step S405, the current target X is not interpreted as a new imaging.
It is possible to change the filming information for the line image (X-ray image already obtained by photographing).

(Process 1: See FIG. 5) Step S405: The user operates the radiographic region button group 256 on the operation unit 201 of the X-ray generator 200 (see FIG. 3), and Select the desired imaging region. Thereby, the image acquisition device 30
In 0, it is once interpreted as a new shooting.

Step S501: Next, the user presses the setting cancel button 260 on the operation unit 201 of the X-ray generator 200 (see FIG. 3). This operation information (setting cancellation information) is used as the X-ray generator 2
00 to the image collection device 300. As a result, the CPU 307 of the image collection device 300 cancels the recognition that the new image is captured.

Step S502, Step S503: That is, when the CPU 307 of the image acquisition apparatus 300 receives the setting cancellation information from the X-ray generation apparatus 200 in the processing of step S501, the filming information (user The new farming information by the change operation from is applied to the last X-ray image.

Step S504: The user again operates the radiographic region button group 256 on the operation unit 201 of the X-ray generator 200 (see FIG. 3),
The desired imaging region of the subject 101 is selected. As a result, in the image collection device 300, this interpretation is once interpreted as new photographing, and if the setting cancel button 260 is not operated thereafter, this interpretation is determined.

(Processing 2: See FIG. 6) Step S405: The user operates the radiographic region button group 256 on the operation unit 201 of the X-ray generator 200 (see FIG. 3), and Select the desired imaging region. Thereby, the image acquisition device 30
In 0, it is once interpreted as a new shooting.

Step S601: Next, the user presses a setting cancel button (not shown) provided in the instruction / designation section 310 of the image collection apparatus 300.

As described above, in the process shown in FIG.
Although the setting cancellation is performed from the X-ray generation apparatus 200 side, the difference is that in this processing, the setting cancellation is performed from the image acquisition apparatus 300 side. In addition, in this processing, since the imaging region selection in step S405 cannot be performed during the setting cancellation, the X-ray exposure permission signal is not output until the imaging region reselection is performed in step S604 described later. Has been done. That is,
During this time, the next shooting is not performed.

The CPU 307 of the image collecting apparatus 300 cancels the recognition that it is a new photographing by the operation information (setting cancel information) of the setting cancel button.

Steps S602 and S603: That is, when the CPU 307 of the image acquisition apparatus 300 receives the setting cancellation information from the X-ray generation apparatus 200, the filming information sent after this (new by the user's change operation). The last X
Apply to line image.

Step S604: The user again operates the radiographic region button group 256 on the operation unit 201 of the X-ray generator 200 (see FIG. 3),
The desired imaging region of the subject 101 is selected. As a result, in the image collecting apparatus 300, this interpretation is once determined to be new photography, and if the setting cancel button of the instruction / designation unit 310 is not subsequently operated, this interpretation is determined.

As described above, even if a plurality of X-ray images are required in one examination by the selection of the imaged region in step S405 (or step S504 or step S604), this can be dealt with. be able to. Also,
To end the examination, an end button (not shown) provided in the instruction / designation unit 310 of the image collection device 300 may be pressed. As a result, the image acquisition device 300 and the X
The line generator 200 is instructed to end the inspection. At this time, in the image acquisition device 300, for example, when there is an X-ray image that has not been converted into a film (X-ray image that has not been output on film), it is output on the film based on the film mink information for the X-ray image. .

The present invention is not limited to the X generator, but can be applied to a personal computer or the like for controlling the X generator.

Further, an object of the present invention is to supply a storage medium storing a program code of software for realizing the functions of the host and the terminal of this embodiment to a system or apparatus, and to supply the computer (or the computer of the system or apparatus). It is needless to say that this can be achieved by the CPU and MPU) reading and executing the program code stored in the storage medium. In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the present embodiment, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention. A ROM, flexible disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, CD-R, magnetic tape, non-volatile memory card, or the like can be used as a storage medium for supplying the program code. Further, not only the functions of the present embodiment are realized by executing the program code read by the computer, but also the OS or the like running on the computer actually performs the processing based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where a part or all of the above is performed and the processing realizes the functions of the present embodiment is also included. Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written in the memory provided in the extended function board inserted in the computer or the extended function unit connected to the computer, the extended function is executed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that this also includes the case where the CPU provided in the board or the function expansion unit performs a part or all of the actual processing, and the functions of this embodiment are realized by the processing.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the configuration of the computer function 700 described above. Computer function 70
0 indicates a CPU 701 and a ROM as shown in FIG.
702, RAM 703, and keyboard (KB) 709
Keyboard controller (KBC) 705 and CRT of CRT display (CRT) 710 as a display unit
Controller (CRTC) 706, hard disk (HD) 711 and flexible disk (FD) 71
The second disk controller (DKC) 707 and the network interface card (NIC) 708 of the external network 720 are communicably connected to each other via the system bus 704.

The CPU 701 is a ROM 702 or HD.
By executing the software stored in 711 or the software supplied from the FD 712, each component connected to the system bus 704 is comprehensively controlled.
That is, the CPU 701 executes the processing program according to the predetermined processing sequence in the ROM 702 or the HD 71.
1 or by reading from FD712 and executing,
Control for realizing the operation in this embodiment is performed.

The RAM 703 functions as the main memory or work area of the CPU 701. KBC705
Controls instruction input from the KB 709 or a pointing device (not shown). CRTC 706 is C
Controls the display of RT710. The DKC707 is a boot program, various applications, edit files,
It controls access to the HD 711 and the FD 712 that store a user file, a network management program, and a predetermined processing program that implements this embodiment.
The NIC 708 bidirectionally exchanges data with a device or system on the external network 720.

[0146]

As described above, in the present invention, the aspect control information indicating the aspect of the target image is received from the outside, and the processing relating to the target image is executed based on this.
As a result, a good processed image can always be easily obtained.

Specifically, for example, the side of collecting (processing) a radiation image such as an X-ray image receives from the radiation generating side aspect control information indicating the aspect of the radiation image, and based on this aspect control information, the density control is performed. It is configured to execute image processing such as conversion, output processing to film, and grid operation control processing.

According to the configuration of the above case, the user on the radiation generating side is the basis of the mode control information and is related to the information on the optimum photo timer for the region to be subjected to radiation imaging, the information on the radiation diaphragm, or the image. The density and the like can be fixedly input, and the mode control information based on the input information enables optimum image quality control and density adjustment of the target radiation image on the image collection side.

Further, for example, when the radiation exposure scheduled time information is used as the mode control information and the grid operation control is performed based on this information, the optimum grid operation can be realized.

As the aspect control information, for example, the division information of the film to be the output of the radiation image is used, and the output processing (the processing of trimming the radiation image in the film division area, etc.) is performed based on this information. When configured, it is possible to obtain the output result of the optimum arrangement.

Therefore, the user can easily obtain a good radiation image without feeling uncomfortable as compared with the conventional case, by only focusing on the radiation generation side without operating the image collection side. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an image capturing system to which the present invention has been applied.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a specific configuration of the photographing system.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a configuration of an operation unit of the X-ray generator of the imaging system.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the imaging system.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an operation example 1 after selecting an imaging region in the operation of the imaging system.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an operation example 2 after selecting an imaging region in the operation of the imaging system.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a computer function of a computer-readable recording medium in which a program for realizing the function of the photographing system is recorded.

[Explanation of symbols]

100 shooting system 200 X-ray generator 201 Operation part 202 Control part 203 Mode control information transmission unit 206 X-ray tube 300 image acquisition device 307 CPU 308 Operation unit 321 grid 322 Photo timer unit 322 324 Imaging unit 350 Control part 351 Grid control unit 352 Aspect control information receiver 353 image processing unit 354 image transmitter

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Claims (48)

[Claims] 1. An image processing apparatus for processing an arbitrary image, comprising: receiving means for externally receiving aspect control information indicating an aspect of the image; and aspect control information received by the receiving means,
An image processing apparatus, comprising: a processing unit that performs the process related to the image. 2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image includes an image obtained by radiography. 3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the receiving unit receives the aspect control information before or after collecting the images. 4. The processing means acquires the image,
The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the image density conversion process and the image output process is executed based on the aspect control information. 5. The image includes an image obtained by radiography, and the aspect control information includes at least one of information regarding radiation generation, information regarding ON / OFF of a photo timer, and information regarding image density. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processing means performs image processing based on the aspect control information such that a vicinity of an ON photo timer area on the image has a specific density. 6. When there are a plurality of ON photo timers, the image processing is performed so that an index calculated from a plurality of regions near the ON photo timer region on the image has a specific density. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1. 7. The image processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the index is an average of densities of a plurality of areas. 8. The image processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the information regarding the image density includes information indicating the specific density. 9. The processing means, when it is determined that the photo timers are all OFF based on the aspect control information,
The image processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the image processing is performed so that a predetermined density near the preset area on the image has a specific density. 10. The processing means performs image processing to obtain a preset density when the specific density cannot be obtained from the aspect control information.
The image processing device described. 11. The image includes an image obtained by radiography, the mode control information includes scheduled radiation exposure time information, and the processing unit displays the image based on the mode control information. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a grid operation control process when the image is acquired by radiography. 12. The image processing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the processing means performs preset grid operation control when the radiation exposure scheduled time information is not included in the mode control information. . 13. The image includes an image obtained by radiography, and the aspect control information includes at least one of information about a radiation diaphragm, information about a film that outputs the image, and information about the output. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processing means outputs an image of a corresponding region on the image based on the aspect control information. 14. The processing means, when the aspect control information different from the aspect control information is received again by the receiving means after the aspect control information is received by the receiving means, outputs the aspect control information. The image processing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the image processing apparatus is valid. 15. The processing means, when the aspect control information different from the aspect control information is received again by the receiving means after the aspect control information is received by the receiving means, the aspect control information of the aspect control information is received. After that, based on whether or not the cancellation information is received by the receiving means, the mode control information is validated for the image, or is validated for the image to be acquired next. The image processing apparatus according to claim 13. 16. The aspect control information includes information about a radiation diaphragm, information about a film that outputs the image,
And at least one of the information on the output, information on radiation generation, and ON / OFF of the photo timer.
16. Information including at least one of information regarding OFF and information regarding image density is included.
The image processing device described. 17. The image processing apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the processing unit prohibits radiation generation for the image acquisition when the cancel information is received by the receiving unit. 18. A radiation generation control device for controlling the generation of radiation for obtaining a radiation image, comprising radiation means for transmitting aspect control information indicating the aspect of the radiation image to the outside. Generation control device. 19. The radiation generation control apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the transmission means externally transmits the mode control information before or after the radiation is generated. 20. The radiation according to claim 18, wherein the transmitting means transmits the aspect control information to an external device or system that processes the radiation image based on the aspect control information. Generation control device. 21. The radiation generation control apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the aspect control information includes at least one of radiation generation information and phototimer information. 22. The radiation generation control apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the aspect control information includes at least one of information about a radiation diaphragm, information about a film that outputs a radiation image, and information about the output. . 23. The transmitting means, after transmitting the aspect control information and then again transmitting the aspect control information different from the aspect control information, determines whether or not a cancel instruction is given after the aspect control information. 23. The radiation generation control device according to claim 22, wherein the aspect control information is transmitted as information valid for the radiation image or information valid for a radiation image generated by the next radiation generation. 24. The aspect control information includes at least one of information about radiation generation and information about a photo timer, at least information about a radiation diaphragm, information about a film that outputs a radiation image, and at least information about the output. 24. The radiation generation control device according to claim 23, comprising any information. 25. An image processing system comprising a plurality of devices communicably connected to each other, wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is an image processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 17. An image processing system having the function of or the function of the radiation generation control device according to any one of claims 18 to 24. 26. An image processing method for processing an arbitrary image, the method comprising: a receiving step of externally receiving aspect control information indicating an aspect of the image; and an aspect control information received by the receiving step. And an image processing method for performing a process for the image. 27. An image processing method for processing a radiation image, comprising the steps of: from a radiation generation side that generates radiation for acquiring the radiation image by radiography to the radiation image processing side; An image processing method comprising: a transmitting step of transmitting aspect control information indicating an aspect of a radiation image. 28. An image processing method for collecting a radiographic image, wherein mode control information indicating a mode of the radiographic image is externally provided prior to or after the acquisition of the radiographic image. An image processing method comprising: a processing step of collecting the radiation image by receiving the radiation image. 29. The aspect control information includes tube setting information including at least one of radiation generation amount information, photo timer ON / OFF information, and image density information, and the processing step includes the aspect. 29. The image processing method according to claim 28, further comprising the step of performing image processing based on the control information such that the vicinity of the ON phototimer region in the radiation image has a specific density. 30. The image processing method according to claim 29, wherein the processing step includes a step of determining the specific density based on density information indicated by the tube setting information. 31. In the processing step, when it is determined from the tube setting information that all photo timers are OFF, image processing is performed so that a predetermined density is near a preset area in the radiation image. 30. The image processing method according to claim 29, further comprising: 32. The processing step includes a step of performing an image processing such that a preset density is obtained when the tube setting information does not include density information for determining the specific density. 32. The image processing method according to claim 31. 33. The aspect control information is tube setting information including at least radiation exposure scheduled time information, and the processing step includes a step of performing grid operation control based on the aspect control information. 29. The image processing method according to claim 28. 34. The method according to claim 33, wherein the processing step includes a step of performing preset grid operation control when the radiation exposure scheduled time information is not included in the mode control information. Image processing method. 35. The aspect control information includes radiation aperture information, film vertical / horizontal information, film division information,
Filming information including at least one of multi-format position information in the film and a film output command, wherein the processing step includes a step of setting an image area for film output from the radiation image based on the aspect control information. 29. The image processing method according to claim 28, further comprising the step of: transmitting the radiation image to the outside so as to output a film based on the aspect control information. 36. In the processing step, after receiving the film mink information, the second film mink information different from the film mink information is received again, so that the second film mink information is transmitted to the previous radiation. 36. The image processing method according to claim 35, further comprising a step of validating the radiographic image obtained by photographing. 37. In the processing step, when the second film mink information different from the film mink information is subsequently received after the film mink information is received, the second film mink information is radiographed next time. And the step of making it effective for the radiation image by the radiography, and when the cancel instruction is received after receiving the second film mink information, the second film mink information is applied to the radiographic image by the previous radiography. 36. The image processing method according to claim 35, further comprising: a step of enabling. 38. The aspect control information includes radiation amount information and photo timer ON together with the film mink information.
38. The image processing method according to claim 37, characterized in that the information is a combination of ON / OFF information and tube setting information including at least one of image density information. 39. The image processing according to claim 35, wherein said processing step, when a cancel instruction is given, prohibits radiation generation on a radiation generation side for obtaining said radiation image by radiography. Method. 40. An image processing method for collecting a radiation image, wherein the radiation generation side for obtaining the radiation image by radiography is configured to generate the radiation image before or after the radiation generation. An image processing method comprising: a processing step of externally transmitting mode control information indicating a mode. 41. The image processing method according to claim 40, wherein the aspect control information is tube setting information including at least one of radiation generation amount information and photo timer ON / OFF information. 42. The aspect control information includes radiation aperture information, film vertical / horizontal information, film division information,
The image processing method according to claim 40, wherein the image information is film format information including at least one of multi-format position information in the film and a film output command. 43. When the second film mink information different from the film mink information is transmitted after the film mink information of the aspect control information is transmitted, the second film mink information is transmitted by the next radiation generation. And a step of transmitting the information as valid information to the image, and if a cancel instruction is issued after transmitting the second film mink information, the second film mink information is valid for the radiation image due to the previous radiation generation. 43. transmitting the information as specific information.
The described image processing method. 44. The aspect control information includes the film mink information, radiation generation amount information, and photo timer ON.
44. The image processing method according to claim 43, wherein the information is a set of tube setting information including at least one of / OFF information. 45. The function of the image processing device according to claim 1, the function of the radiation generation control device according to claim 18, or the image processing system according to claim 25. A computer-readable storage medium recording a program for causing a computer to realize the function of. 46. A computer-readable storage medium recording a program for causing a computer to execute the processing steps of the image processing method according to claim 26. 47. The function of the image processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 17, the function of the radiation generation control apparatus according to any of claims 18 to 24, or the image processing system according to claim 25. A program that makes a computer realize the functions of. 48. A program for causing a computer to execute the processing steps of the image processing method according to claim 26.