JP2003033350A - Medical diagnostic adapter, portable medical diagnostic equipment, and portable ultrasonic diagnostic equipment - Google Patents

Medical diagnostic adapter, portable medical diagnostic equipment, and portable ultrasonic diagnostic equipment

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JP2003033350A
JP2003033350A JP2001208687A JP2001208687A JP2003033350A JP 2003033350 A JP2003033350 A JP 2003033350A JP 2001208687 A JP2001208687 A JP 2001208687A JP 2001208687 A JP2001208687 A JP 2001208687A JP 2003033350 A JP2003033350 A JP 2003033350A
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Masayoshi Honda
正良 本田
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an equipment capable of giving ultrasonic diagnosis to a body to be inspected regardless of where it is. SOLUTION: A portable ultrasonic diagnostic equipment 100 is constituted by equipping with a medical diagnostic adapter 101 and a portable medical diagnostic equipment (PDA) 10. The medical diagnostic adapter 101 has an ultrasonic probe 20, an extension module 102 driving the ultrasonic probe 20 to collect medical information and send it to the PDA 10 and a cable 7 connecting the medical diagnostic adapter 101 with the ultrasonic probe 20. The extension module 102 is freely attachable and detachable to/from an external extension terminal 11 of the PDA 10. PDA 10 is a commercial one and an ultrasonic image G is displayed on its screen.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】Detailed Description of the Invention

【０００１】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、医用診断アダプ
タ、携帯型医用診断装置および携帯型超音波診断装置に
関し、さらに詳しくは、ＰＤＡ（Personal Digital Ass
istant）と組み合わせてどんな場所でも被検体を診断可
能とする医用診断アダプタ、どんな場所でも被検体を診
断可能な携帯型医用診断装置および携帯型超音波診断装
置に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a medical diagnostic adapter, a portable medical diagnostic apparatus, and a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, and more specifically, a PDA (Personal Digital Assy).
The present invention relates to a medical diagnostic adapter capable of diagnosing a subject at any place in combination with an istant), a portable medical diagnostic device and a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device capable of diagnosing a subject at any place.

【０００２】[0002]

【従来の技術】特開２０００−１３９９１５号公報に
は、超音波探触子と、超音波画像を生成する画像再構成
部と、超音波画像を画面上に表示するパソコンとを具備
して構成される超音波診断装置が開示されている。2. Description of the Related Art Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-139915 comprises an ultrasonic probe, an image reconstructing unit for generating an ultrasonic image, and a personal computer for displaying the ultrasonic image on a screen. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is disclosed.

【０００３】[0003]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】上記従来の超音波診断
装置は、電源が完備し空間に余裕がある診察室等での使
用には適するが、電源が完備していない場所や狭い場所
での使用には適さない問題点がある。例えば、臨時設置
の救護所内や、救急車や救急ヘリによる急患搬送中や、
医師の往診時に使用するのは難かった。そこで、本発明
の目的は、ＰＤＡと組み合わせてどんな場所でも被検体
を診断可能とする医用診断アダプタ、どんな場所でも被
検体を診断可能な携帯型医用診断装置および携帯型超音
波診断装置を提供することにある。The above-mentioned conventional ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is suitable for use in a medical examination room or the like which has a power source and has a sufficient space, but is not suitable for use in a place where the power source is not complete or in a narrow place. There are problems that are not suitable for use. For example, in a temporary setting emergency center, during the transportation of emergency patients by ambulances and helicopters,
It was difficult to use when visiting a doctor. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a medical diagnostic adapter capable of diagnosing a subject at any place in combination with a PDA, a portable medical diagnostic device and a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device capable of diagnosing a subject at any place. Especially.

【０００４】[0004]

【課題を解決するための手段】第１の観点では、本発明
は、被検体から医用情報を取得するためのセンサ手段
と、前記センサ手段を駆動するためのセンサ駆動手段
と、ＰＤＡの外部拡張端子に着脱可能であり前記医用情
報をＰＤＡへ送るためのインタフェース手段とを具備し
たことを特徴とする医用診断アダプタを提供する。上記
構成において、ＰＤＡとは、次の（１）〜（６）の要件
を完備する携帯情報端末を意味する。 （１）片手で容易に持ち運べるサイズ（幅が１２ｃｍ以
下，奥行きが３ｃｍ以下，高さが２０ｃｍ以下）および
重量（６００ｇ以下）を有する。 （２）ＰＩＭ（Personal Infomation Manager）機能を
有する。一般には、スケジュール，住所録，メモの統合
管理機能を有する。 （３）パソコンなどの外部機器とのデータ同期機能を有
する。 （４）縦横１００ドット以上の解像度の表示部を有す
る。カラー表示かモノクロ表示かは問わない。 （５）利用者の操作を受け付ける操作機構を有する。例
えば、ボタン操作，スクリーンタッチ（screen touch）
操作，スタイラスペン（stylus pen）操作を受け付け
る。 （６）電池駆動が可能である。 上記第１の観点による医用診断アダプタは、容易に持ち
運べるサイズおよび重量である。また、ＰＤＡも、容易
に持ち運べるサイズおよび重量である。よって、両者を
組み合わせることで、どんな場所でも被検体を診断可能
となる。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In a first aspect, the present invention provides a sensor means for obtaining medical information from a subject, a sensor drive means for driving the sensor means, and an external extension of a PDA. There is provided a medical diagnostic adapter, which is detachably attached to a terminal and has interface means for sending the medical information to the PDA. In the above configuration, the PDA means a personal digital assistant that meets the following requirements (1) to (6). (1) It has a size (width 12 cm or less, depth 3 cm or less, height 20 cm or less) and weight (600 g or less) that can be easily carried with one hand. (2) It has a PIM (Personal Information Manager) function. Generally, it has an integrated management function of schedule, address book, and memo. (3) It has a data synchronization function with external devices such as personal computers. (4) The display unit has a resolution of 100 dots or more in the vertical and horizontal directions. It does not matter whether it is a color display or a monochrome display. (5) It has an operation mechanism that receives the operation of the user. For example, button operation, screen touch
Accepts operations and stylus pen operations. (6) Battery operation is possible. The medical diagnostic adapter according to the first aspect is of a size and weight that can be easily carried. The PDA is also a size and weight that can be easily carried. Therefore, by combining the two, the subject can be diagnosed at any place.

【０００５】第２の観点では、本発明は、超音波を被検
体内へ送信すると共に該被検体内から超音波エコーを受
信する超音波探触子と、前記超音波探触子を駆動し被検
体を走査して受信信号を得る超音波走査制御手段と、Ｐ
ＤＡの外部拡張端子に着脱可能であり前記受信信号をＰ
ＤＡへ送るためのインタフェース手段とを具備したこと
を特徴とする医用診断アダプタを提供する。上記第２の
観点による医用診断アダプタは、容易に持ち運べるサイ
ズおよび重量である。また、ＰＤＡも、容易に持ち運べ
るサイズおよび重量である。よって、両者を組み合わせ
ることで、どんな場所でも被検体を超音波診断可能とな
る。According to a second aspect, the present invention drives an ultrasonic probe that transmits ultrasonic waves into a subject and receives ultrasonic echoes from the subject, and the ultrasonic probe. Ultrasonic scanning control means for scanning the subject to obtain a reception signal;
It can be attached to and detached from the external expansion terminal of the DA, and the received signal can be
There is provided a medical diagnostic adapter characterized by comprising an interface means for sending to a DA. The medical diagnostic adapter according to the second aspect has a size and weight that can be easily carried. The PDA is also a size and weight that can be easily carried. Therefore, by combining the two, the subject can be ultrasonically diagnosed at any place.

【０００６】第３の観点では、本発明は、上記構成の医
用診断アダプタにおいて、前記超音波探触子を駆動する
ための電池を具備したことを特徴とする医用診断アダプ
タを提供する。上記第３の観点による医用診断アダプタ
は、高圧で超音波探触子を駆動するための電池を備えて
いるので、ＰＤＡの電池を消耗しなくても済む。[0006] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a medical diagnostic adapter having the above structure, which is equipped with a battery for driving the ultrasonic probe. Since the medical diagnostic adapter according to the third aspect includes the battery for driving the ultrasonic probe at high voltage, it is not necessary to drain the battery of the PDA.

【０００７】第４の観点では、本発明は、上記構成の医
用診断アダプタにおいて、ＰＤＡに装着可能な拡張モジ
ュール内に前記超音波走査制御手段と前記インタフェー
ス手段とを内蔵し、前記拡張モジュールに前記超音波探
触子をケーブル接続することを特徴とする医用診断アダ
プタを提供する。上記第４の観点による医用診断アダプ
タは、超音波探触子以外の構成要素を拡張モジュールに
収納するので、全体を小型化できる。また、超音波探触
子をケーブル接続するので、被検体を走査するためのハ
ンドリングが容易になる。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the medical diagnostic adapter of the above construction, the ultrasonic scanning control means and the interface means are built in an expansion module attachable to a PDA, and the expansion module is provided with Provided is a medical diagnostic adapter characterized by connecting an ultrasonic probe to a cable. Since the medical diagnostic adapter according to the fourth aspect stores the components other than the ultrasonic probe in the expansion module, the overall size can be reduced. Further, since the ultrasonic probe is connected by a cable, handling for scanning the subject becomes easy.

【０００８】第５の観点では、本発明は、上記構成の医
用診断アダプタにおいて、ＰＤＡに装着可能な拡張モジ
ュール内に前記インタフェース手段を内蔵し、前記拡張
モジュールにケーブル接続される拡張ユニット内に前記
超音波走査制御手段を内蔵し、前記拡張ユニットに前記
超音波探触子をケーブル接続することを特徴とする医用
診断アダプタを提供する。上記第５の観点による医用診
断アダプタは、拡張モジュールにインタフェースだけを
収納するので、軽量化でき、手で持つのが容易になる。
また、サイズおよび重量に制限が少ない拡張ユニットを
用いるので、大容量の電池などを利用することも可能と
なる。また、超音波探触子をケーブル接続するので、被
検体を走査するためのハンドリングが容易になる。[0008] In a fifth aspect, the present invention provides the medical diagnostic adapter having the above-mentioned configuration, wherein the interface means is built in an expansion module attachable to a PDA, and the expansion unit is cable-connected to the expansion module. There is provided a medical diagnostic adapter including a built-in ultrasonic scanning control means and connecting the ultrasonic probe to the extension unit by a cable. Since the medical diagnostic adapter according to the fifth aspect stores only the interface in the expansion module, it can be reduced in weight and easily held by hand.
Further, since the expansion unit whose size and weight are small is used, it is possible to use a large capacity battery or the like. Further, since the ultrasonic probe is connected by a cable, handling for scanning the subject becomes easy.

【０００９】第６の観点では、本発明は、上記構成の医
用診断アダプタにおいて、ＰＤＡに着脱可能な拡張モジ
ュール内に前記超音波探触子と前記超音波走査制御手段
と前記インタフェース手段とを内蔵したことを特徴とす
る医用診断アダプタを提供する。上記第６の観点による
医用診断アダプタは、すべての構成要素を拡張モジュー
ルに収納するので、全体を一体的に取り扱うことが可能
となり、ハンドリングが容易になる。According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the medical diagnostic adapter of the above construction, the ultrasonic probe, the ultrasonic scanning control means and the interface means are built in an expansion module which can be attached to and detached from a PDA. A medical diagnostic adapter characterized by the above. In the medical diagnostic adapter according to the sixth aspect, since all the constituent elements are housed in the expansion module, it is possible to handle the whole as a whole and the handling becomes easy.

【００１０】第７の観点では、本発明は、上記構成の医
用診断アダプタと、ＰＤＡとを具備したことを特徴とす
る携帯型医用診断装置を提供する。上記第７の観点によ
る携帯型医用診断装置は、医用診断アダプタとＰＤＡと
を分離して容易に持ち運べ、現場で両者を組み合わせる
ことで、どんな場所でも被検体を診断可能となる。[0010] In a seventh aspect, the present invention provides a portable medical diagnostic apparatus comprising the medical diagnostic adapter having the above configuration and a PDA. In the portable medical diagnostic apparatus according to the seventh aspect, the medical diagnostic adapter and the PDA can be separated and easily carried, and by combining them on site, the subject can be diagnosed at any place.

【００１１】第８の観点では、本発明は、上記構成の医
用診断アダプタと、ＰＤＡとを具備したことを特徴とす
る携帯型超音波診断装置を提供する。上記第８の観点に
よる携帯型超音波診断装置は、医用診断アダプタとＰＤ
Ａとを分離して容易に持ち運べ、現場で両者を組み合わ
せることで、どんな場所でも被検体を超音波診断可能と
なる。In an eighth aspect, the present invention provides a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising the medical diagnostic adapter having the above structure and a PDA. The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the eighth aspect includes a medical diagnostic adapter and a PD.
By separating A and A and easily carrying them, and combining them on site, it is possible to ultrasonically diagnose the subject at any place.

【００１２】[0012]

【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明の実施の形態を説明
する。なお、これにより本発明が限定されるものではな
い。BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. The present invention is not limited to this.

【００１３】−第１の実施形態− 図１は、本発明の第１の実施形態にかかる携帯型超音波
診断装置１００を示す構成図である。この携帯型超音波
診断装置１００は、医用診断アダプタ１０１と、ＰＤＡ
１０とを具備して構成される。医用診断アダプタ１０１
は、超音波を被検体内へ送信すると共に該被検体内から
超音波エコーを受信する超音波探触子２０と、その超音
波探触子２０を駆動して医用情報を収集しＰＤＡ１０へ
送る拡張モジュール１０２と、両者を接続するケーブル
７とを具備してなる。拡張モジュール１０２は、ＰＤＡ
１０の外部拡張端子１１に着脱自在である。ＰＤＡ１０
は、“ザウルス”（シャープ株式会社の登録商標）など
の市販のＰＤＡである。ＰＤＡ１０の画面には、超音波
画像Ｇが表示される。First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 includes a medical diagnostic adapter 101 and a PDA.
And 10 are provided. Medical diagnostic adapter 101
Is an ultrasonic probe 20 that transmits ultrasonic waves into the subject and receives ultrasonic echoes from the subject, and drives the ultrasonic probe 20 to collect medical information and send it to the PDA 10. It comprises an expansion module 102 and a cable 7 connecting both. Expansion module 102 is a PDA
It is detachably attached to the external extension terminal 11 of 10. PDA10
Is a commercially available PDA such as "Zaurus" (registered trademark of Sharp Corporation). An ultrasonic image G is displayed on the screen of the PDA 10.

【００１４】図２は、携帯型超音波診断装置１００を示
すブロック図である。拡張モジュール１０２には、超音
波探触子２０を駆動し被検体を走査して受信信号を得る
超音波走査制御部４と、その超音波走査制御部４に動作
用電力を供給する電池５と、ＰＤＡ１０の外部拡張端子
１１に着脱可能であり前記受信信号をＰＤＡ１０へ送る
ためのインタフェース３とを内蔵している。電池５は、
高エネルギー密度の小型電池（例えばリチウムイオン電
池やニッケルカドニウム電池）である。電池５をＰＤＡ
１０の電池とは別に設ける理由は、比較的大電力を必要
とする超音波の送信により、ＰＤＡ１０の電池を消耗す
ることを避けるためである。FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100. The extension module 102 includes an ultrasonic scanning control unit 4 that drives the ultrasonic probe 20 to scan the subject to obtain a reception signal, and a battery 5 that supplies operating power to the ultrasonic scanning control unit 4. , An external extension terminal 11 of the PDA 10 which is attachable to and detachable from the PDA 10 and has an internal interface 3 for sending the received signal to the PDA 10. Battery 5
It is a small battery with high energy density (for example, a lithium-ion battery or a nickel-cadmium battery). Battery 5 as PDA
The reason for providing the battery separately from the battery of 10 is to avoid exhausting the battery of the PDA 10 due to the transmission of ultrasonic waves which requires relatively large power.

【００１５】ＰＤＡ１０は、外部拡張端子１１と、ＣＰ
Ｕ１２と、メモリ１３と、液晶ディスプレイなどの表示
部１４と、ボタンやタッチパネルなどの操作部１５と、
電池１６とを具備している。メモリ１３には、ＯＳやＰ
ＩＭソフトなどのＰＤＡプログラム１３ａが記憶されて
いる。また、拡張モジュール２から受信信号を受け取
り、超音波画像Ｇを生成する超音波診断装置プログラム
１３ｂが記憶されている。超音波画像Ｇは、例えば、Ｂ
モード画像，Ｍモード画像，ドプラ画像，カラーフロー
マッピング画像である。The PDA 10 has an external expansion terminal 11 and a CP.
U12, a memory 13, a display unit 14 such as a liquid crystal display, an operation unit 15 such as a button or a touch panel,
And a battery 16. The memory 13 has an OS and P
A PDA program 13a such as IM software is stored. Further, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus program 13b that receives a received signal from the expansion module 2 and generates an ultrasonic image G is stored. The ultrasonic image G is, for example, B
They are a mode image, an M mode image, a Doppler image, and a color flow mapping image.

【００１６】以上の携帯型超音波診断装置１００によれ
ば、どんな場所でも超音波診断を行うことが可能とな
る。また、ＰＤＡ１０のＰＩＭ機能を利用して患者情報
やカルテ等を管理したり、画像貼り付け機能を用いてカ
ルテに超音波画像を挿入したりできるので、診断業務の
効率化を図れる。According to the above portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100, ultrasonic diagnostics can be performed at any place. Further, the PIM function of the PDA 10 can be used to manage patient information, a medical record, and the like, and the image pasting function can be used to insert an ultrasonic image into the medical record, thus improving the efficiency of diagnostic work.

【００１７】−第２の実施形態− 図３は、本発明の第２の実施形態にかかる携帯型超音波
診断装置２００を示す構成図である。この携帯型超音波
診断装置２００は、医用診断アダプタ２０１と、ＰＤＡ
１０とを具備して構成される。医用診断アダプタ２０１
は、超音波探触子２０と、その超音波探触子２０を駆動
して医用情報を収集し拡張モジュール２０２へ渡す拡張
ユニット２０３と、その拡張ユニット２０３から渡され
た医用情報をＰＤＡ１０へ送る拡張モジュール２０２
と、超音波探触子２０と拡張ユニット２０３を接続する
ケーブル７と、拡張ユニット２０３と拡張モジュール２
０２とを接続するケーブル７’とを具備してなる。拡張
ユニット２０３には、内蔵する電池を充電するためのＡ
Ｃプラグ２０４（自動車電源プラグにしてもよい）が用
意されている。拡張モジュール２０２は、ＰＤＡ１０の
外部拡張端子１１に着脱自在である。ＰＤＡ１０は、市
販のＰＤＡである。ＰＤＡ１０の画面には、超音波画像
Ｇが表示される。-Second Embodiment- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. This portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 200 includes a medical diagnostic adapter 201 and a PDA.
And 10 are provided. Medical diagnostic adapter 201
Sends the ultrasonic probe 20, the expansion unit 203 that drives the ultrasonic probe 20 to collect medical information and transfers it to the expansion module 202, and the medical information passed from the expansion unit 203 to the PDA 10. Expansion module 202
A cable 7 for connecting the ultrasonic probe 20 and the extension unit 203, and the extension unit 203 and the extension module 2
And a cable 7 ′ for connecting with 02. The expansion unit 203 has an A for charging a battery built therein.
A C plug 204 (which may be an automobile power plug) is prepared. The expansion module 202 is detachable from the external expansion terminal 11 of the PDA 10. PDA10 is a commercially available PDA. An ultrasonic image G is displayed on the screen of the PDA 10.

【００１８】図２は、携帯型超音波診断装置２００を示
すブロック図である。拡張ユニット２０３には、超音波
探触子２０を駆動し被検体を走査して受信信号を得る超
音波走査制御部４と、その超音波走査制御部４に動作用
電力を供給する大容量電池５と、その大容量電池５を充
電するための充電部６とを内蔵している。拡張モジュー
ル２０２には、ＰＤＡ１０の外部拡張端子１１に着脱可
能であり前記受信信号をＰＤＡ１０へ送るためのインタ
フェース３を内蔵している。FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 200. The expansion unit 203 includes an ultrasonic scanning control unit 4 that drives the ultrasonic probe 20 to scan an object to obtain a reception signal, and a large-capacity battery that supplies operating power to the ultrasonic scanning control unit 4. 5 and a charging unit 6 for charging the large capacity battery 5 are built in. The expansion module 202 has a built-in interface 3 that can be attached to and detached from the external expansion terminal 11 of the PDA 10 and that sends the received signal to the PDA 10.

【００１９】以上の携帯型超音波診断装置２００によれ
ば、どんな場所でも超音波診断を行うことが可能とな
る。また、ＰＤＡ１０のＰＩＭ機能を利用して患者情報
やカルテ等を管理したり、画像貼り付け機能を用いてカ
ルテに超音波画像を挿入したりできるので、診断業務の
効率化を図れる。さらに、拡張ユニット２０３を手で持
つ必要がないため、重い大容量電池５を使用できる。ま
た、商用電源で大容量電池５を充電しながら使用可能と
なる。According to the above portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 200, ultrasonic diagnostics can be performed at any place. Further, the PIM function of the PDA 10 can be used to manage patient information, a medical record, and the like, and the image pasting function can be used to insert an ultrasonic image into the medical record, thus improving the efficiency of diagnostic work. Further, since it is not necessary to hold the expansion unit 203 by hand, the heavy large capacity battery 5 can be used. Further, the large capacity battery 5 can be used while being charged with a commercial power source.

【００２０】−第３の実施形態− 図５は、本発明の第３の実施形態にかかる携帯型超音波
診断装置３００を示す構成図である。この携帯型超音波
診断装置３００は、医用診断アダプタ３０１と、ＰＤＡ
１０とを具備して構成されている。医用診断アダプタ３
０１は、超音波を被検体内へ送信すると共に該被検体内
から超音波エコーを受信する超音波探触子２０を駆動し
て医用情報を収集しＰＤＡ１０へ送る拡張モジュール３
０２からなる。-Third Embodiment- FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 300 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. This portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 300 includes a medical diagnostic adapter 301 and a PDA.
And 10 are provided. Medical diagnostic adapter 3
Reference numeral 01 denotes an expansion module 3 that transmits ultrasonic waves into the subject and drives an ultrasonic probe 20 that receives ultrasonic echoes from the subject to collect medical information and send it to the PDA 10.
It consists of 02.

【００２１】拡張モジュール３０２には、内蔵する電池
を充電するための自動車電源プラグ３０６（ＡＣプラグ
にしてもよい）が用意されている。拡張モジュール３０
２は、ＰＤＡ１０の外部拡張端子１１に着脱自在であ
り、装着するとＰＤＡ１０と一体になる。また、グリッ
プ３０５を把持することで被検体を走査する操作を行い
易くなる。The extension module 302 is provided with an automobile power plug 306 (which may be an AC plug) for charging a built-in battery. Expansion module 30
2 is detachably attached to the external extension terminal 11 of the PDA 10 and becomes integral with the PDA 10 when attached. Further, by gripping the grip 305, it becomes easy to perform an operation of scanning the subject.

【００２２】ＰＤＡ１０は、市販のＰＤＡである。ＰＤ
Ａ１０の画面には、超音波画像Ｇが表示される。なお、
操作者が見やすいように、ＰＤＡ１０の本来の表示の向
きと逆向きに超音波画像Ｇが表示される。The PDA 10 is a commercially available PDA. PD
An ultrasonic image G is displayed on the screen of A10. In addition,
The ultrasonic image G is displayed in a direction opposite to the original display direction of the PDA 10 so that the operator can easily see it.

【００２３】図６は、携帯型超音波診断装置３００を示
すブロック図である。拡張モジュール３０２には、超音
波探触子２０と、その超音波探触子２０を駆動し被検体
を走査して受信信号を得る超音波走査制御部４と、その
超音波走査制御部４に動作用電力を供給する電池５と、
その電池５を充電するための充電部６と、ＰＤＡ１０の
外部拡張端子１１に着脱可能であり前記受信信号をＰＤ
Ａ１０へ送るためのインタフェース３を内蔵している。FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 300. The expansion module 302 includes an ultrasonic probe 20, an ultrasonic scanning control unit 4 that drives the ultrasonic probe 20 to scan a subject to obtain a reception signal, and the ultrasonic scanning control unit 4. A battery 5 for supplying operating power,
The battery 5 is rechargeable by a charging section 6 for charging the battery 5 and an external extension terminal 11 of the PDA 10, and the received signal is PD
The interface 3 for sending to A10 is built in.

【００２４】以上の携帯型超音波診断装置３００によれ
ば、どんな場所でも超音波診断を行うことが可能とな
る。また、ＰＤＡ１０のＰＩＭ機能を利用して患者情報
やカルテ等を管理したり、画像貼り付け機能を用いてカ
ルテに超音波画像を挿入したりできるので、診断業務の
効率化を図れる。さらに、すべての構成要素を拡張モジ
ュール３０２に収納するので、全体を一体的に取り扱う
ことが可能となり、ハンドリングが容易になる。また、
自動車電源で電池５を充電しながら使用可能となる。According to the above portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 300, ultrasonic diagnostics can be performed at any place. Further, the PIM function of the PDA 10 can be used to manage patient information, a medical record, and the like, and the image pasting function can be used to insert an ultrasonic image into the medical record, thus improving the efficiency of diagnostic work. Further, since all the constituent elements are housed in the expansion module 302, the whole can be handled integrally and the handling becomes easy. Also,
It can be used while charging the battery 5 with the vehicle power supply.

【００２５】−他の実施形態− （１）超音波診断装置プログラム部１３ｂの機能の一部
または全部を医用診断アダプタ１０１〜３０１に分担さ
せて、ＰＤＡ１０の処理負荷の軽減を図ってもよい。 （２）拡張ユニット２０３にキーボードやトラックボー
ルを接続可能にしてもよい。 （３）医用診断アダプタ１０１〜３０１と、ＰＤＡ１０
にインストールすべきソフトウェアを記憶した媒体（Ｃ
Ｄ−ＲＯＭやフレキシブルディスク）とを１パッケージ
化したキットで配布・販売してもよい。 （４）超音波探触子２０や超音波走査制御部４に代え
て、被検体から血圧，心電，骨密度などを検出するセン
サやその駆動回路を設けてもよい。この場合には、血圧
計や心電計や骨密度測定装置などの機能を持つ携帯型医
用診断装置を構成できる。-Other Embodiments- (1) A part or all of the functions of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus program section 13b may be shared by the medical diagnostic adapters 101 to 301 to reduce the processing load of the PDA 10. (2) A keyboard and a trackball may be connectable to the expansion unit 203. (3) Medical diagnostic adapter 101-301 and PDA10
Media that stores software to be installed on
It may be distributed and sold as a kit in which a D-ROM and a flexible disk) are packaged. (4) Instead of the ultrasonic probe 20 and the ultrasonic scanning control unit 4, a sensor for detecting blood pressure, electrocardiogram, bone density, or the like from the subject, or a drive circuit thereof may be provided. In this case, a portable medical diagnostic device having functions such as a blood pressure monitor, an electrocardiograph, and a bone density measuring device can be configured.

【００２６】[0026]

【発明の効果】本発明の医用診断アダプタによれば、Ｐ
ＤＡと組み合わせてどんな場所でも被検体を診断可能と
なる。また、本発明の携帯型医用診断装置によれば、ど
んな場所でも被検体を診断可能となる。さらに、本発明
の携帯型超音波診断装置によれば、どんな場所でも被検
体を超音波診断可能となる。According to the medical diagnostic adapter of the present invention, P
In combination with DA, the subject can be diagnosed at any place. Further, according to the portable medical diagnostic apparatus of the present invention, the subject can be diagnosed at any place. Furthermore, according to the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to ultrasonically diagnose a subject at any place.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図１】第１の実施形態にかかる携帯型超音波診断装置
の外観を示す構成図である。FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an appearance of a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to a first embodiment.

【図２】第１の実施形態にかかる携帯型超音波診断装置
の構成を示すブロック図である。FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the first embodiment.

【図３】第２の実施形態にかかる携帯型超音波診断装置
の外観を示すブロック図である。FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an appearance of a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to a second embodiment.

【図４】第２の実施形態にかかる携帯型超音波診断装置
の構成を示すブロック図である。FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to a second embodiment.

【図５】第３の実施形態にかかる携帯型超音波診断装置
の外観を示すブロック図である。FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an appearance of a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to a third embodiment.

【図６】第３の実施形態にかかる携帯型超音波診断装置
の構成を示すブロック図である。FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to a third embodiment.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

２ 拡張モジュール ３ インタフェース ４ 超音波走査制御部 ５、１６ 電池、大容量電池 ６ 充電部 ７、７’ ケーブル １０ ＰＤＡ １１ 外部拡張端子 １２ ＣＰＵ １３ メモリ １３ａ ＰＤＡプログラム １３ｂ 超音波診断装置プログラム部 １４ 表示部 １５ 操作部 ２０ 超音波探触子 １００、２００，３００ 携帯型超音波診断装置 １０１、２０１，３０１ 医用診断アダプタ １０２、２０２，３０２ 拡張モジュール ２０３ 拡張ユニット 2 Expansion module 3 interfaces 4 Ultrasonic scanning controller 5, 16 batteries, large capacity battery 6 charging section 7,7 'cable 10 PDAs 11 External expansion terminal 12 CPU 13 memory 13a PDA program 13b Ultrasonic diagnostic device program section 14 Display 15 Operation part 20 ultrasonic probe 100, 200, 300 Portable ultrasonic diagnostic equipment 101, 201, 301 Medical diagnostic adapter 102, 202, 302 expansion modules 203 Expansion unit

───────────────────────────────────────────────────── フロントページの続き (72)発明者 本田 正良 東京都日野市旭ケ丘４丁目７番地の127 ジーイー横河メディカルシステム株式会社 内 Ｆターム(参考） 4C301 EE15 EE16 JA20 KK40 LL20   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Masayoshi Honda             127, 4-7 Asahigaoka, Hino City, Tokyo             GE Yokogawa Medical System Co., Ltd.             Within F-term (reference) 4C301 EE15 EE16 JA20 KK40 LL20

Claims (8)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項１】 被検体から医用情報を取得するためのセ
ンサ手段と、前記センサ手段を駆動するためのセンサ駆
動手段と、ＰＤＡの外部拡張端子に着脱可能であり前記
医用情報をＰＤＡへ送るためのインタフェース手段とを
具備したことを特徴とする医用診断アダプタ。1. A sensor unit for acquiring medical information from a subject, a sensor driving unit for driving the sensor unit, and an external expansion terminal of the PDA, which is attachable to and detachable from the PDA for transmitting the medical information to the PDA. A medical diagnostic adapter, comprising: 【請求項２】 超音波を被検体内へ送信すると共に該被
検体内から超音波エコーを受信する超音波探触子と、前
記超音波探触子を駆動し被検体を走査して受信信号を得
る超音波走査制御手段と、ＰＤＡの外部拡張端子に着脱
可能であり前記受信信号をＰＤＡへ送るためのインタフ
ェース手段とを具備したことを特徴とする医用診断アダ
プタ。2. An ultrasonic probe that transmits ultrasonic waves into a subject and receives ultrasonic echoes from the inside of the subject, and a signal received by scanning the subject by driving the ultrasonic probe. A medical diagnostic adapter, comprising: ultrasonic scanning control means for obtaining the above; and interface means that can be attached to and detached from an external expansion terminal of the PDA and that sends the received signal to the PDA. 【請求項３】 請求項２に記載の医用診断アダプタにお
いて、前記超音波探触子を駆動するための電池を具備し
たことを特徴とする医用診断アダプタ。3. The medical diagnostic adapter according to claim 2, further comprising a battery for driving the ultrasonic probe. 【請求項４】 請求項２または請求項３に記載の医用診
断アダプタにおいて、ＰＤＡに装着可能な拡張モジュー
ル内に前記超音波走査制御手段と前記インタフェース手
段とを内蔵し、前記拡張モジュールに前記超音波探触子
をケーブル接続することを特徴とする医用診断アダプ
タ。4. The medical diagnostic adapter according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the ultrasonic scanning control means and the interface means are built in an extension module that can be mounted on a PDA, and the extension module is provided with the ultrasonic scanning control means and the interface means. A medical diagnostic adapter characterized by connecting a sound probe to a cable. 【請求項５】 請求項２または請求項３に記載の医用診
断アダプタにおいて、ＰＤＡに装着可能な拡張モジュー
ル内に前記インタフェース手段を内蔵し、前記拡張モジ
ュールにケーブル接続される拡張ユニット内に前記超音
波走査制御手段を内蔵し、前記拡張ユニットに前記超音
波探触子をケーブル接続することを特徴とする医用診断
アダプタ。5. The medical diagnostic adapter according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the interface means is built in an expansion module attachable to a PDA, and the super unit is installed in an expansion unit cable-connected to the expansion module. A medical diagnostic adapter, comprising a sound wave scanning control means, wherein the ultrasonic probe is cable-connected to the expansion unit. 【請求項６】 請求項２または請求項３に記載の医用診
断アダプタにおいて、ＰＤＡに着脱可能な拡張モジュー
ル内に前記超音波探触子と前記超音波走査制御手段と前
記インタフェース手段とを内蔵したことを特徴とする医
用診断アダプタ。6. The medical diagnostic adapter according to claim 2, wherein the ultrasonic probe, the ultrasonic scanning control means, and the interface means are built in an expansion module that can be attached to and detached from a PDA. A medical diagnostic adapter characterized by the above. 【請求項７】 請求項１に記載の医用診断アダプタと、
ＰＤＡとを具備したことを特徴とする携帯型医用診断装
置。7. The medical diagnostic adapter according to claim 1,
A portable medical diagnostic apparatus comprising a PDA. 【請求項８】 請求項２から請求項６のいずれかに記載
の医用診断アダプタと、ＰＤＡとを具備したことを特徴
とする携帯型超音波診断装置。8. A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising the medical diagnostic adapter according to claim 2 and a PDA.
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