JP2003164412A - Control system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a control system making it possible to specify any usable terminal and its user, while preventing control information from being altered by other users. <P>SOLUTION: A PDA slot 16 is connected by a USB 25 to a system controller 17 of an endoscope system 1 controlling a plurality of medical instruments such as electric scalpels; when a PDA 15 is mounted in the PDA slot 16, an MPU 28 of the system controller 17 determines if the PDA 15 is the one registered by PDA terminal registration/identification software 27 and if the user is the registered user; only when they are registered, the GUI software 26 of the PDA 15 is activated and the user is allowed to control the operation of the medical instruments. To record the control information, it is recorded in a recording device 33 in such a way that a different area is allocated to each user so as to prevent the control information of each user from being altered by other users. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an endoscope system and the like.
Consists of a controlled device and a control device that controls it
Related to control systems. [0002] In a general endoscopic surgery system, observation
Endoscope, camera head connected to the endoscope
Endoscope that processes image signals captured by the camera head
TV camera device, light source device that supplies illumination light to the subject
Monitor to display the subject image, inflating the abdominal cavity
Insufflation device and processing device for performing procedures
High-frequency ablation device to remove or coagulate living tissue
Lower, electric knife). [0003] Then, an endoscope is inserted into a site to be examined, and a light source is inserted.
Irradiate the illumination light from the device to the subject
Obtain an optical image and capture the image of the subject image with the camera head
The signal is processed by the endoscope camera device and displayed on the monitor.
Various treatments while observing the treated part
It has become. Traditionally, each of these devices is used simultaneously.
Each device was individually operated and controlled, and was complicated. [0004] For this reason, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 7-303654 has been proposed.
With a plurality of controlled devices as disclosed in
In the system, easily operate and control multiple devices,
In order to improve the operability of the system,
System controller and display unit for batch operation
System control device equipped with
ing. Further, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-319409 discloses
System disclosed at the time of startup.
To simplify setting of each controlled device, the user
Enter / register the set values of the device collectively, and register
Recall recorded data and automatically configure each device
An automatic setting function is provided. [0006] Further, Japanese Patent Application No. 2001-32745.
In the system disclosed in
In the device, user operation history and comments, various restrictions
Recording function to record system information such as failure information of control equipment
Is provided. Also, Japanese Patent Application No. 2001-250507
In the system disclosed in
Easily retrieve medical device maintenance information to the outside
A system that can do this has been proposed. [0007] A conventional system control device
The operating device is always connected to the system.
It is in a state, and as long as the system is turned on,
Can also be used.
Data may be changed by another user. Further, the operating device is limited to a dedicated one.
The information output there is unique to the system.
Had been decided. In addition, various system information
Output to another external terminal, the recording capacity of the other terminal is small.
The user must select each piece of information to be output.
there were. (Object of the invention) In view of the above problems, the present invention
To be able to specify the terminal device and user to use
In both cases, control information is not changed by other users
It is an object of the present invention to provide a control system that can perform the control. Further, the user can freely change the output information.
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a control system. further,
Outputs information when outputting system information to another terminal.
The aim is to provide a control system that can
Target. A controllable device can be controlled.
In a control system having a control device, the control device
And controls the controlled device to a predetermined operating state.
Means for recording control information for controlling
The control information recorded in the recording means.
Communication means capable of transmitting and receiving data, and the first communication means
A second communication means capable of transmitting and receiving the control information to
Having the terminal device and the second communication means of the terminal device
From the information transmitted by the first communication means
Based on the terminal device and a user who uses the terminal device.
Determining means provided in the control device for determining,
The recording area of the recording unit is determined based on the determination result of the determination unit.
Recording control means for controlling the
Only certain terminal devices and specific users who have registered
Can be used by being determined by the determination means,
The recording area is limited according to the
Update of control information by the user can be prevented.
Like that. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
An embodiment will be described. (First Embodiment) FIGS. 1 to 6 show a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1 shows an endoscope system according to a first embodiment.
Fig. 2 shows the overall configuration of the system.
Fig. 3 shows the outline of the internal structure of the PDA.
FIG. 4 shows the contents of the operation of registering / identifying PDA information.
FIG. 5 shows a password input screen of the PDA,
FIG. 6 shows a PDA password identification information input screen. The first embodiment of the control system of the present invention shown in FIG.
In the endoscope system 1 according to the embodiment, the patient 3
First cart 4 and second cart 4 arranged on both sides of bed 2
The medical device group is mounted on the port 5 and formed. The first cart 4 has, for example, an electronic device as a medical device.
Qi knife 6, insufflation device 7, TV camera device for endoscope (hereinafter referred to as
Bottom, abbreviated as TV camera) 8A, light source device (abbreviated as light source)
9A, devices such as VTR10, and carbon dioxide
For example, a TV for displaying a gas cylinder 11, an endoscope image and the like
Monitor 12A selectively displays all intraoperative data
A centralized display panel 13A that can be
Display such as display and integrated on this display
Non-sterile, constituted by for example a touch sensor provided
Operation panel, which is a centralized operation means operated by nurses and others in the area
A flannel 14 is mounted. The first cart 4 has a portable operation.
General-purpose (general) portable operation terminal that is easy to use, specifically a personal computer
Null Digital Assistant (abbreviated as PDA) 15
A PDA slot 16 that can be mounted is provided. The electric scalpel 6, insufflator 7, TV camera 8
A, the light source 9A, and the VTR 10 are mounted on the cart 4
System control, which is a central control means that controls the entire system
Connected to the controller 17 via a communication line (not shown).
You. The light source 9A is a light guide for transmitting illumination light.
Connected to the first endoscope 19A via the cable 18A.
The illumination light of the light source 9A is transmitted to the first endoscope 19A (light of the first endoscope 19A).
Guide), and the insertion portion of the first endoscope 19A
The affected part in the abdomen of the inserted patient 3 is illuminated. An image is taken by an eyepiece of the first endoscope 19A.
The camera head 20A provided with the element is mounted, and the first
The optical image of the affected part by the observation optical system of the endoscope 19A is taken by a camera.
An image is taken by the image sensor in the head 20A, and the camera cable 2
1A to the TV camera 8A and the TV camera 8A
The signal is processed by the signal processing circuit in the
Output to TV monitor 12A to display endoscopic image of affected area etc.
I can do it. On the other hand, the second cart 5 has a TV camera 8
B, device such as light source 9B and TV camera 8B
TV monitor 12B for displaying endoscopic images and the like during operation
The second collection that can selectively display all data
The middle display panel 13B is placed. The light source 9B is a laser for transmitting illumination light.
The second endoscope 19B via the light guide cable 18B.
Is connected to the second endoscope 19B.
(Light guide of the second endoscope 19B).
Illuminates the affected part in the abdomen of the patient 3 into which the insertion part has been inserted.
You. The eyepiece of the second endoscope 19B has an image pick-up
The camera head 20B having the element is mounted, and the second
An optical image of an affected part or the like by the observation optical system of the endoscope 19B is taken by a camera.
An image is taken by the image sensor in the head 20B and the camera cable 2
1B to the TV camera 8B.
The signal is processed by the signal processing circuit in the
Output to TV monitor 12B to display endoscopic image of affected area etc.
I can do it. The TV camera device 8B, the light source 9B, etc.
The device is connected to the relay unit 22 placed on the second cart 5.
They are connected via a communication line (not shown). Also this
The relay unit 21 and the system controller 17
They are connected by a relay cable 23. As a result, the second cart 5
TV camera 8B, light source 9B, and first car
Electric scalpel 6, insufflator 7, TV turtle
8A, light source 9A, medical device group of VTR 10 (controlled
Group) is centralized by the system controller 17.
Is being controlled. In the vicinity of the patient bed 2, centralized operation means is provided.
A remote controller 24 is provided as a communication line.
Is connected to the system controller 17 through the
Control operations can be performed. Also, the system
Controller 17 and PDA slot 16 are universal
-With serial bus (hereinafter, USB) 25 (see Fig. 2)
Connected, and the PDA 15 is inserted into the PDA slot 16.
Plug and play (PnP) machine when inserted
Noh can be recognized. The system controller 17 communicates with each device.
Is established, the liquid crystal of the operation panel 14
The setting status and operation of the connected device are displayed on the display.
Display the setting screen of the operation switch, etc.
Touch the operation switch to operate the touch sensor in the specified amount range.
Operation input such as setting value change
Swelling. The PDA 15 has an endoscope system 1
Graphical user interface for controlling
Source (hereinafter, GUI) software 26 (see FIG. 2)
Installed. Then, the recognized PDA 15 is transmitted to the system
Controller 17 PDA terminal information registration / identification software
Software registered by software 27 (see Fig. 2)
And if the user is an authenticated user,
Using the GUI software 26 displayed on the screen,
Medical devices can be controlled. Figure 3 shows the GUI software
Activate the PDA 15 with the software 26 installed
Shows the main screen in the event that FIG. 2 shows that multiple users can use it.
Function to identify the user and identification function to identify the terminal
(Discrimination function) is provided and can be used only when identified
Of the internal configuration of the system controller 17 thus configured
It is shown. Inside of the system controller 17
MPU 28 and memory 29 for executing various processes
For controlling various medical device groups
Register terminal information of control software 31 and PDA15 /
Software 27 for identification, information recording area for each user
A recording device 33 capable of storing the area 32 and the like
Exists. In the present embodiment, (as described later,
Authentication of the user and identification of the PDA 15, the registered user
Only a specific PDA 15 is used to control the system
Controller 17) and registered users
By providing another information recording area 32, for each user
By using different information recording areas, other users
The setting information or control information is changed by
To prevent each user from setting
Make sure that the information (or control information) can be used
I have. The system controller 17 and the PDA slot
Transmission and reception, that is, two-way communication
Communication means such as the Universal Serial Bus (hereinafter
Lower, USB) 25, PDA slot 1
6 is plug and play when the PDA 15 is inserted.
A (hereinafter referred to as PnP) function. Recognized PD
A15 is the software 27 of the system controller 17
If registered by (except user authentication)
GUI) displayed on the screen of the PDA 15
Control various medical devices using software 26
Can be. In this embodiment, one or more electric scalpels 6 and the like are provided.
Medical devices (medical devices) and systems that control the medical devices
System controller 17 and a general-purpose mobile terminal.
For example, a PDA 15 and the system controller 17
Communication such as USB 25 for communication with the PDA 15
Means and before communication with the system controller 17 is possible.
Identification means for identifying the PDA 15 and a user
(Identification software) and the system controller
Software for PDA required to control PC17
26 and a system controller 1 that can be used for each user
Recording device area control for controlling the area of the recording device 33 on the seventh side
And a processing device 30 having an MPU 28 as a means.
With a specific registered PDA 15 only,
Used only by a specific user who has received one user registration
And allow the user to record setting information, etc.
If you want to set the recording area for each user,
Update of setting information and the like by the user can be prevented.
Like that. Further, the control of the system controller 17
I want to output to there by using PDA15 for general use
The user selects the display format of the PDA 15 according to the information
I can do it. Fig. 4 Register information of PDA15
/ Registration and identification by software 27 for identification
It is a flowchart of the operation. First, in FIG.
The registration method of the PDA 15 will be described. [0031] Registered in the system controller 17
Prepare PDA 15 and insert it into PDA slot 16
I do. Select information registration mode in GUI software 26
(Step S1), the password shown in FIG.
Power screen. The password entry screen displays the password
Is displayed, prompting the user to enter a password.
The user inputs a unique password (step S2). Accordingly, the keyboard displayed below the keyboard
Enter the user's unique password from the
Press to perform password verification. The password
If you do not know the
I can not do such a thing. If the password verification is OK, this verification
Is completed, the PDA 15 as a portable terminal shown in FIG.
Is displayed (step S3). So
Prompts for the identification information of the PDA 15 actually used.
Is displayed, enter identification information (step
S4). Here, it is unique to each PDA 15 as identification information
For example, enter the MAC address. At the same time, the corresponding language selection button 34
Language information to be displayed when the PDA 15 to be registered is inserted
Information is registered by the output sound button 35.
The sound information to be output when 5 is inserted is registered.
This makes the hardware of the system controller 17
Information display according to user's preference without depending on function
And audio output. After input or before input Cancel button
Press 36 to cancel registration.
Is pressed, the process returns to step S1.
(Step S5) Input identification information and select corresponding language
After performing the registration, press the registration confirmation button 37 to display the registration confirmation screen.
Is displayed (step S6), and if OK, registration of identification information is performed.
Recording is completed (step S7), and in the case of NG, step S
Returning to step 4, the identification information is re-input. In this way,
The identification registration of the PDA 15 can be completed. In addition, PDA15
To identify users first, and then authenticate users.
You may. Next, the operation of the PDA identification of FIG. 4B will be described.
I do. When the power of the system controller 17 is turned on
(Step S11), PDA terminal registration in step S12
/ PDA terminal identification program of identification software 27
Start up, and the PDA 15 in step S13
16 to determine if it is inserted, and
wait. Then, the PDA 15 becomes the PDA slot 16
, The PDA 15 is identified.
(Step S14). User password, PDA identification
Enter the information and if it is incorrect, the error message
Display is performed (step S15), and the process returns to step S14.
Enter the correct password and PDA identification information again.
You. Input correct password and PDA identification information
If so, as shown in step S16, the PDA 15
Application starts and the system controller 1
7 and setting information (or control information) can be transmitted and received.
Is ready to control and operate various medical devices.
You. This PDA identification processing is completed. application
Is activated as shown in Fig. 3, and the electric scalpel 6, TV
System controller such as camera 8A (TV camera 1 in FIG. 3)
The medical device controllably connected to the controller 17 is displayed.
Shown and can control various medical devices. For example, the electric knife 6 is selected and its electric
Information such as the setting status of the
And displays the status on the display screen of the PDA 15
Or instruct the PDA 15 to change the setting data.
And transmits the instruction information to the system controller 17
To change the state and control the operation of the electric scalpel 6 and the like.
be able to. In this case, the display contents are displayed on the system controller.
The display contents can be made independent of the controller 17,
Display contents can be selected by the user.
It can be set to something easy. Further, various medical devices are set and the settings are made.
Constant information or control information can be recorded. This place
If the recording device 33 provided in the system controller 17
Area different for each user (specifically, the user area shown in FIG. 2).
In the information recording area 32). Therefore, some
User changes setting information or control information by other users
Can be reliably prevented. That is, each user is set by the user.
The recorded information can be used again next time.
To provide an easy-to-use environment for users
You. This embodiment has the following effects. this
As described above, according to the present embodiment, only registered mobile terminals
Only registered and authenticated users
Transmission and reception of setting information (or control information) with the controller 17
System that is easy for users to use
Can be realized. Also, for each authenticated user, the system 1
Recording area for setting information (or control information)
And the setting information (or control information) by each user
Ensure that other users do not make changes
Can be Also, the software on the portable terminal side
Mobile terminal without being restricted by software of system 1
Visual and auditory (audio) information displayed on the
Can be changed or selected according to user's preference.
A good system can be realized. In this embodiment, the PDA slot 1
6 and system controller 17 were connected by USB25
Is connected by other communication means such as LAN or IEEE1394.
May be. Also, the MAC address is used as the identification information of the PDA 15.
Dress, but it is acceptable to use serial number information.
No. In this embodiment, the setting is made for each user.
Although the example where the information recording area is different has been described,
Authenticated users can freely set the standard setting information
You may make it usable. That is, the authenticated user is
In addition to the set information, the
You may be able to do it. This way, you
The degree of freedom of selection and use by the user can be widened. Also, reset
Operation with reference setting information
You may be able to do. (Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
An embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. This implementation
The configuration of the endoscope system having the configuration of FIG.
Therefore, the same components described in the first embodiment are the same.
Description will be made using the same reference numerals. In the present embodiment, P
When operating with DA15, the system controller
The system information transmitted from the 17 side to the PDA 15 is
What can be easily done according to the free space of A15
It is. The system information is an endoscope system.
History of operations performed by the user operating the
Hardware failure information of the controller itself, system control
Error associated with communication with the
Error information, TV camera images when an error occurs, etc.
Point. Next, FIG. 7 shows a system information transmission operation.
This will be described with reference to a flowchart. First, system information
Was output from the system controller 17 to the PDA 15
If the system information is not
The transmission screen (FIG. 8) is selected (step S31). When this screen is selected, the PDA 15
Analyze the size of the free space A of the recording device that has
Display on the system information transmission screen (Fig. 8) (step
S32). At the same time, the system controller 17
Of the capacity B of the system information recorded in the
Is analyzed and displayed on the system information transmission screen (Fig. 8).
Confirmation (step S33). Then, P for the capacity B of the system information
Determine the size relationship of the free space A of the recording device 33 of DA15
(Step S34). In the example of FIG.
The capacity B of the system information is larger than the free capacity A of the recording device 33.
Is shown on the screen when the size is larger. The size of the free space A of the PDA 15 is
Is larger than the size of the capacity B of the program information (that is, A> B
), Information compression is displayed on the system information transmission screen of FIG.
The button 41 is not displayed, and only the information transmission button 42 is displayed.
Is displayed, and all information is
Transmission is performed (step S35). The size of the free space A of the PDA 15 is
Is smaller than the size of the information B (that is, if A ≦ B).
), An information compression button 41 is displayed. And this
In the state of, the system controller 17
It is determined whether or not an input is made (step S36). There is no operation input of the information compression button 41.
When the information transmission button 42 is pressed, the system
Roller 17 is empty of PDA 15 from the latest system information
The data of the capacity size is transmitted (step S37). On the other hand, the information compression button 41 is operated and input.
System system 17, the system controller 17
Executes compression, analyzes the size of the capacity C after compression, and
The display on the system information transmission screen (FIG. 8) is updated and its capacity C
Is confirmed (step S38). Then, the capacity C of the compressed system information
Of the free space A of the recording device 33 of the PDA 15 with respect to
The relationship is determined (step S39). Empty PDA15
The capacity of the capacity C of the compressed system information
If the size is larger than the size (that is, if A> C),
The entire system information is transmitted (step S40). On the other hand, the size of the free space A of the PDA 15 is
When the capacity of the compressed system information is less than the size of C
(That is, when A ≦ C) is displayed on the system information transmission screen (Fig.
8) A message stating that it cannot fit in the PDA
Message is displayed, and the system controller 17 displays the latest
Data of free space size of PDA15 from stem information
Send After that, the medical device is controlled by PDA15.
It is in a state of performing an operation. In the present embodiment, data compression
Was selected by the user, but the system controller
Even if software is prepared so that the 17
good. That is, at least one or more devices and the
System controller 17 for controlling equipment and general
Mobile terminal, the system controller 17 and the mobile terminal.
Communication means for performing communication with the mobile terminal;
For the portable terminal necessary to control the controller 17
Software 26 and the system controller 17
Information recording means for recording system information in a system
And the portable terminal in the system controller 17.
Information confirmation means for confirming the last recording capacity, and the information confirmation
Output according to the recording capacity information confirmed by the means
It consists of transmission means for automatically selecting and transmitting information.
In particular, the storage capacity of the mobile terminal
Data to be output to the mobile terminal
No troublesome work such as selecting each one
Stem information can be output to the mobile terminal. In addition, the user
Depending on the setting, the mode selected by the user
Automatic or manual transmission of system information
It may be performed. This embodiment has the following effects. Real truth
According to the embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, a system
When outputting (sending) stem information to a terminal device, a simple
The system information can be output by the operation. Ma
In addition, data compression is not a
If the automatic determination is performed by the
System information can be output. [Supplementary Notes] Control system having a control device capable of controlling a controlled device
In the system, the controlled device is provided in the control device.
Control information for controlling the device to a specified operating state can be recorded.
Recording means provided in the control device,
First communication capable of transmitting and receiving the control information recorded in a row
Means for transmitting the control information to the first communication means.
A terminal device having second receivable communication means;
Transmitted from the second communication means of the
The terminal device is determined based on the information received by the communication means.
Differentiating means provided in the control device;
The recording area of the recording unit is changed based on the determination result of another unit.
Recording control means for controlling
Control system. 1. A system controller for controlling at least one peripheral device
Controller, a general-purpose mobile terminal, and the system controller.
Communication means for performing communication between the controller and the portable terminal.
And the portable end communicable with the system controller
Identification means for identifying the end;
Software for the portable terminal necessary for controlling the
And a record for controlling the recording device area that can be used for each user.
Recording device area control means.
system. 2. Control at least one peripheral device
System controller, general-purpose mobile terminal,
Communication between the system controller and the portable terminal.
Communication means for controlling the system controller
Software for the portable terminal necessary for
System that records system information in the system controller
System information recording means and the system controller.
Information confirming means for confirming the recording capacity of the portable terminal,
According to the recording capacity information confirmed by the information determining means
Transmission means for automatically selecting and transmitting information to be output
And a control system comprising: 3. In Appendix 1, the system information is
It is characterized by a history of operation of peripheral devices. 4. In Appendix 1, the system information is
It is characterized by failure information. 5. In Appendix 1, the system information is a peripheral device error
It is characterized by error information associated with the status. 6. In Supplementary Note 1, the user inputs the system information
It is a featured comment. As described above, according to the present invention, the
A control system with a control device that can control the control device
And the controlled device is provided in the control device.
Recordable control information for controlling to a constant operating state
Recording means, provided in the control device, and recorded in the recording means.
First communication means capable of transmitting and receiving the recorded control information
Transmitting and receiving the control information to and from the first communication means
A terminal device having a possible second communication means;
The first communication transmitted from the second communication means
Terminal device and terminal based on information received by means
Provided in the control device, for determining a user who uses the device;
Based on the determined determination means and the determination result of the determination means,
Recording control means for controlling a recording area of the recording means,
It has a specific terminal device and user registration.
Only the specific user who has
It is also possible to limit the recording area according to the user.
Update of control information by other users, etc.
Can be prevented.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an endoscope system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an internal configuration of a system controller. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a main screen of the PDA. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of an operation of registering / identifying PDA information. FIG. 5 is a view showing a password input screen of the PDA. FIG. 6 is a view showing a password identification information input screen of the PDA. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation content of system information transmission according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a view showing a screen when the capacity of the system information is larger than the free space of the PDA when transmitting the system information. [Description of Signs] 1 ... Endoscope system 3 ... Patient 4, 5 ... Cart 6 ... Electric scalpel 7 ... Insufflators 8A and 8B ... (for endoscope) TV cameras 9A and 9B ... Light source 15 ... PDA 16 ... PDA slot 17 System controller 19A, 19B Endoscope 25 USB 26 GUI software 27 PDA terminal registration / identification software 28 MPU 29 Memory 30 Processing unit 31 Control software 32 User-specific information recording area 33 ... recording device 34 ... corresponding language selection button 35 ... output sound button

Claims (1)

Claims 1. A control system having a control device capable of controlling a controlled device, wherein the control information is provided in the control device and controls control of the controlled device to a predetermined operation state. Recordable recording means, first communication means provided in the control device and capable of transmitting and receiving the control information recorded in the recording means, and capable of transmitting and receiving the control information to and from the first communication means A terminal device having a second communication unit, and a user who uses the terminal device and the terminal device based on information transmitted from the second communication unit of the terminal device and received by the first communication unit. Control means for controlling a recording area of the recording means based on a result of the discrimination by the discriminating means. Temu.