JP2005021511A - Operation apparatus for ultrasonic photographing, and ultrasonic photographing instrument - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent an operation procedure and an operation timing from being erroneously inputted and to facilitate an operation when an ultrasonic photographing instrument is operated. <P>SOLUTION: An ultrasonic photographing operation apparatus includes an operation input means 11 for a user 5 to input the operation to an ultrasonic photographing instrument main body 2 by the desired operation procedure and the desired operation timing; an operation storage means 12 for storing the inputted operation procedure and operation timing; and an automatic operation means 13 for automatically operating the ultrasonic photographing instrument main body 2 in response to the stored operation procedure and operation timing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an operation apparatus for ultrasonic imaging, and the ultrasonic imaging apparatus.
[0002]
[Prior art]
An ultrasonic imaging apparatus is an apparatus that captures an object to be imaged using ultrasonic waves, and is used in fields such as medicine. The ultrasonic imaging apparatus has an advantage that real-time tomographic imaging can be easily performed, and thus is particularly used in fetal examination and heart examination.
[0003]
The ultrasonic imaging apparatus has various imaging modes such as a B mode, an M mode, and a D mode. The B mode is mainly used when photographing a tomographic image inside the body. The M mode is a mode for displaying the time change of the B-mode image, and is used, for example, when photographing a motion of a moving organ such as a heart valve. The D mode is a mode that uses the Doppler effect, and is used, for example, when photographing blood flow.
[0004]
When taking an image using the ultrasonic imaging apparatus, the user holds the ultrasonic probe in one hand and touches the object to be imaged, and the operation panel which is an operation input means of the ultrasonic imaging operation apparatus with the other hand To operate. The operation panel is provided with a plurality of operation switches for each function. For this reason, when performing a complicated operation procedure, the operation may take a long time. In order to shorten the operation time, a method for facilitating selection and execution of a plurality of functions has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-8-308830 (paragraphs 0019-28, FIG. 4 etc.)
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in recent years, with respect to ultrasonic imaging apparatuses, new techniques such as the harmonic method have been developed and have become more multifunctional, and operation procedures such as operation items and operation confirmation tend to increase and become complicated.
[0007]
The harmonic method is a method of generating an image by receiving the second harmonic. The harmonic method has advantages such as less influence of reverberant sound from a short-distance tissue and easy suppression of artifacts due to side lobes.
[0008]
In the harmonic method, a method using an ultrasonic contrast agent that becomes bubbles is known. When the ultrasound contrast agent that becomes a bubble is present in the body, the ultrasonic wave propagating through the body causes a large reflection at the interface with the bubble, so it is possible to image the location where the ultrasound contrast agent exists with high contrast. it can.
[0009]
When performing a harmonic method using an ultrasonic contrast agent, the user performs an operation according to a predetermined operation procedure using the operation input unit of the ultrasonic imaging operation device, and then injects the ultrasonic contrast agent into the object to be imaged. . Then, after waiting until the ultrasonic contrast agent reaches a predetermined imaging region, the operation is resumed by a predetermined operation procedure.
[0010]
As in the above harmonic method, when the operation procedure is advanced after a predetermined time has elapsed, the user may miss the timing of advancing the operation procedure or may erroneously input the operation procedure due to complicated operations. Even when the complicated operation procedure is standardized and the operation is performed again with the same operation procedure, the user needs to repeat the operation each time with the same operation procedure and operation timing. For this reason, conventionally, when operating the ultrasonic imaging apparatus, the operation is not simple and the operation may not be performed efficiently.
[0011]
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to enable an ultrasonic operation capable of preventing an erroneous input of an operation procedure and an operation timing, simplifying an operation, and the like, as a result, when operating an ultrasonic imaging apparatus. An object is to provide a photographing operation device and an ultrasonic photographing device thereof.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, an ultrasonic imaging operation device according to the present invention is an ultrasonic imaging operation device that operates an ultrasonic imaging device main body that images an object to be imaged using ultrasonic waves, the ultrasonic imaging device An operation input means for a user to input an operation to the photographing apparatus main body at a desired operation procedure and a desired operation timing, and an operation storage for storing the operation procedure and the operation timing of the operation input to the operation input means. And automatic operation means for automatically operating the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body based on the operation procedure and the operation timing stored in the operation storage means.
[0013]
As described above, in the operation apparatus for ultrasonic imaging according to the present invention, the user inputs an operation to the main body of the ultrasonic imaging apparatus with a desired operation procedure and a desired operation timing by the operation input unit. Further, the operation storage means stores the operation procedure and operation timing of the input operation. The automatic operation means automatically operates the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body based on the stored operation procedure and operation timing.
[0014]
In order to achieve the above object, an ultrasonic imaging apparatus of the present invention includes an ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body that images an object to be imaged using ultrasonic waves, and an ultrasonic imaging operation apparatus that operates the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body. The operation apparatus for ultrasonic imaging includes an operation input means for a user to input an operation to the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body with a desired operation procedure and a desired operation timing; An operation storage unit that stores the operation procedure and the operation timing of the operation input to the operation input unit, and the ultrasonic imaging apparatus based on the operation procedure and the operation timing stored in the operation storage unit Automatic operation means for automatically operating the main body.
[0015]
As described above, in the ultrasonic imaging apparatus of the present invention, the user inputs the operation to the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body with the desired operation procedure and the desired operation timing by the operation input unit of the ultrasonic imaging operation apparatus. To do. Further, the operation storage means stores the operation procedure and operation timing of the input operation. The automatic operation means automatically operates the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body based on the stored operation procedure and operation timing. The automatically operated ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body images the subject using ultrasonic waves based on the stored operation procedure and operation timing.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0017]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the ultrasonic imaging apparatus 1 of the present embodiment. The ultrasonic imaging apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes an ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2 and an ultrasonic imaging operation device 3.
[0018]
The ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2 includes an ultrasonic probe 51, a transmission unit 52, a reception unit 53, a signal processing unit 54, a captured image display unit 55, and a control unit 56. The object 4 is photographed using.
[0019]
The ultrasonic probe 51 has an ultrasonic transducer array in which ultrasonic transducers are formed in an array. Ultrasonic waves are transmitted from the ultrasonic transducer array to the subject 4 and ultrasonic echoes reflected from the subject 4 are received by the ultrasonic transducer. The user 5 grips the ultrasonic probe 51 and operates the ultrasonic probe 51 by bringing the ultrasonic transducer side of the ultrasonic probe 51 into contact with the subject 4. There are various types of ultrasonic transducer arrays such as a single array, a phased array, an annular array, and a matrix array. As the ultrasonic vibrator, for example, a ceramic piezoelectric material such as lead zirconate titanate or a polymer piezoelectric material such as polyvinylidene fluoride is used. This ultrasonic transducer array is connected to the transmission means 52 and the reception means 53 via a cable.
[0020]
The ultrasonic probe 51 includes a damper layer, a matching layer, and the like in addition to the ultrasonic transducer array. The damper layer is provided on the surface of the ultrasonic transducer array that is opposite to the surface that contacts the object to be imaged 4. The damper layer suppresses free vibration of the ultrasonic transducer after transmitting the ultrasonic wave, and prevents unnecessary ultrasonic signals from propagating. On the other hand, the matching layer is provided on the side of the surface of the ultrasonic transducer that is in contact with the subject 4. The matching layer relaxes the difference in acoustic impedance between the ultrasonic transducer and the subject 4.
[0021]
The transmission unit 52 includes a transmitter, generates a transmission pulse voltage of 20 to several hundreds V, and transmits the transmission pulse voltage to the ultrasonic probe 51 as a transmission signal. The transmission means 52 repeatedly transmits a transmission signal having a predetermined frequency at a predetermined timing.
[0022]
The receiving means 53 has a receiver, and receives an ultrasonic echo signal of several μV to several hundred mV generated when the ultrasonic probe 51 receives an echo. Then, the received ultrasonic echo signal is subjected to processing such as amplification, demodulation, and wave removal.
[0023]
The signal processing means 54 includes devices such as an A / D converter and a D / A converter. The signal processing means 54 converts the ultrasonic echo signal of the analog signal received by the receiving means 53 by the A / D converter into a digital signal and records it, and the digital signal is converted to an analog signal by the D / A converter. Is converted into an image signal. Further, the signal processing unit 54 performs processing such as interpolation processing and correlation processing on the converted image signal based on the shooting mode such as the B mode, the M mode, and the D mode.
[0024]
The captured image display means 55 includes, for example, a monitor and a printer. The photographed image display means 55 displays the photographed image on an image display medium such as a screen or paper using the image signal processed by the signal processing means 54. The captured image display means 55 performs various displays such as still images, moving images, characters, and the like based on the imaging modes such as the B mode, M mode, and D mode.
[0025]
The control unit 56 includes hardware such as a computer and software such as a processing program, and controls each of the transmission unit 52, the reception unit 53, the signal processing unit 54, and the captured image display unit 55. For example, the timing and frequency of the ultrasonic signal to be transmitted are controlled according to the imaging mode, and the image processing of the received ultrasonic echo signal is controlled.
[0026]
The ultrasonic imaging operation device 3 is a device in which the user 5 operates the ultrasonic imaging device main body 2, and is connected to the control means 56 of the ultrasonic imaging device main body 2. The ultrasonic imaging operation device 3 includes an operation input means 11, an operation storage means 12, an automatic operation means 13, an operation editing means 21, an automatic operation display means 31, an automatic operation stop means 41, and an automatic operation interruption. Means 42 and automatic operation resumption means 43.
[0027]
The operation input means 11 is provided for the user 5 to input an operation to the ultrasonic imaging apparatus body 2 with a desired operation procedure and a desired operation timing. The operation input means 11 has, for example, an operation panel on which a keyboard and a trackball are arranged. The user 5 inputs operations such as selection of a shooting mode and change of a shooting position using the keyboard and trackball of the operation panel. The input operation is output as an operation signal by the operation input unit 11 to the control unit 56 of the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2.
[0028]
The operation storage unit 12 is provided for storing the operation procedure and operation timing input by the operation input unit 11. As the operation storage means 12, for example, a dedicated key for storing the operation is provided on the operation panel, and the operation procedure and operation timing of the operation are stored by pressing the dedicated key. The operation storage unit 12 includes a memory and a timer. The operation storage unit 12 receives an operation on the operation input unit 11, measures a time interval between the received operation procedures with a timer, and stores the operation procedure and operation timing in a memory. For example, when the key B is input 1 minute after the key A of the keyboard of the operation input means 11 is input, the operation procedure in which the key A and the key B are sequentially input and the interval between the key A and the key B is 1 minute. Is stored as a file.
[0029]
The automatic operation means 13 is provided for automatically operating the ultrasonic imaging apparatus body 2 in accordance with the operation procedure and operation timing stored in the operation storage means 12. As the automatic operation means 13, for example, a dedicated key for automatic operation is provided on the operation panel, and the operation is executed with the stored operation procedure and operation timing by pressing the dedicated key. The operation procedure and operation timing stored in the operation storage unit 12 are output to the control unit 56 of the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2 by the automatic operation unit 13. For example, an operation procedure in which the key A and the key B are sequentially input and an operation timing that the interval between the key A and the key B is one minute later are output to the control unit 56 of the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2, The photographing apparatus main body 2 is caused to execute an operation based on the key A, and one minute later, an operation based on the key B is performed.
[0030]
The operation editing unit 21 is provided to edit the operation procedure and operation timing stored in the operation storage unit 12. As the operation editing unit 21, for example, a dedicated key for editing an operation is provided on the operation panel. By pressing the dedicated key, the operation procedure and operation timing stored in the file are called and displayed on the monitor. . Then, the operation procedure and operation timing are edited by the user 5 using an operation device such as the keyboard of the operation panel described above. For example, the operation editing unit 21 displays a file in which an operation procedure in which the key A and the key B are sequentially input and an operation timing in which the interval between the key A and the key B is 1 minute is written on the monitor. Then, the user 5 edits to change the interval between the key A and the key B from, for example, 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds. After the editing is completed, the operation editing means 21 stores the edited operation procedure and operation timing. Based on the edited operation procedure and operation timing, the automatic operation means 13 automatically operates the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2.
[0031]
The automatic operation display means 31 is provided for displaying an operation procedure executed by the automatic operation means 13 and an operation timing. For example, a dedicated key for editing the operation is provided on the operation panel as the automatic operation display means 31, and the operation procedure and operation timing that are automatically executed are displayed on the monitor by pressing the dedicated key. To do. For example, as an operation procedure, the currently executed operation with the key A and the subsequent operation with the key B are displayed in different colors, and the operation timing is shifted from the key A to the key B. Display the time display etc. By displaying in this way, the user 5 can recognize the operation procedure and operation timing.
[0032]
The automatic operation canceling means 41 is provided for canceling the operation procedure being executed by the automatic operation means 13 based on the operation procedure stored in the operation storage means 12 and the operation timing. As the automatic operation canceling means 41, for example, a dedicated key for editing the operation is provided on the operation panel. By pressing the dedicated key, the automatic operation means 13 is controlled, and the operation being automatically executed is halfway. To cancel. For example, the operation procedure in which the key A and the key B are sequentially input by the automatic operation means 13 and the operation timing that the interval between the key A and the key B is one minute later are the control means 56 of the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2. When the operation of the key A is being executed, the automatic operation stopping means 41 stops the automatic operation and ends.
[0033]
The automatic operation interruption means 42 is provided to interrupt the operation procedure being executed by the automatic operation means 13 based on the operation procedure and operation timing stored in the operation storage means 12. As the automatic operation interrupting means 42, for example, a dedicated key for editing the operation is provided on the operation panel, and the automatic operation means 13 is controlled by pressing the dedicated key to automatically operate the ultrasonic wave. The operation procedure of the photographing apparatus main body 2 is temporarily interrupted. For example, the operation procedure in which the automatic operation means 13 sequentially inputs the keys A and B and the operation timing that the interval between the keys A and B is one minute later are given to the control means 56 of the ultrasonic imaging apparatus body 2. If it has been output, the automatic operation can be temporarily interrupted by the automatic operation interrupting means 42 while the operation by the key A is being executed.
[0034]
The automatic operation resuming unit 43 is provided for resuming the operation procedure interrupted by the automatic operation interrupting unit 42 based on the operation procedure stored in the operation storage unit 12 and the operation timing. For example, a dedicated key for editing the operation is provided on the operation panel as the automatic operation resuming means 42, and the automatic operation means 13 is controlled by pressing the dedicated key to be interrupted by the automatic operation interruption means 42. Resume the operating procedure. For example, as described above, when the automatic operation is temporarily interrupted by the automatic operation interruption means 42 during the operation by the key A, the key B is sequentially used based on the output of the automatic operation resumption means 43. The operation is performed.
[0035]
Next, an imaging method using the ultrasonic imaging apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. The photographing method of the present embodiment includes an operation input process, an operation storage process, an automatic operation process, an operation editing process, an automatic operation display process, an automatic operation stop process, an automatic operation interruption process, and an automatic operation restart process. And have.
[0036]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation input process and the operation storage process of the present embodiment.
[0037]
First, it is selected whether or not to start the operation to be stored (S11). The user 5 performs input using, for example, a dedicated key for driving the operation storage unit 12 provided on the operation panel.
[0038]
When operation acquisition is selected, an operation input process is performed in which the user 5 inputs an operation to the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2 with a desired operation procedure and a desired operation timing. Here, the user 5 uses the operation panel of the operation input unit 11 to input an operation with a desired operation procedure and a desired operation timing. Thereafter, an operation storage process is performed for storing the operation procedure and operation timing of the input operation. Here, the operation procedure and operation timing are acquired using the operation storage means 12 (S12).
[0039]
Then, the user 5 confirms the end of the operation acquisition (S13).
[0040]
If the end is not confirmed, operation acquisition is further performed. When the end is confirmed, the operation storage unit 12 recognizes the end of the operation acquisition (S14).
[0041]
After recognizing the end of the operation acquisition, the user 5 selects whether or not to store the acquired operation procedure and operation timing (S15).
[0042]
In the case of storing, the operation storage unit 12 stores the acquired operation procedure and operation timing as a file (S16).
[0043]
Then, the user 5 selects whether or not to end the operation input process and the operation storage process (S17). When the operation input process and the operation storage process are executed again without ending, each step is repeated.
[0044]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an automatic operation process, an automatic operation display process, an automatic operation interruption process, an automatic operation resumption process, and an automatic operation stop process according to the present embodiment.
[0045]
First, it is selected whether or not to start an automatic operation with the stored operation procedure and operation timing (S21). For example, the user 5 inputs an instruction as to whether or not to start the automatic operation using a dedicated key for driving the automatic operation means 13 provided on the operation panel.
[0046]
When the start of the automatic operation is selected, an automatic operation process for automatically operating the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2 is executed according to the stored operation procedure and operation timing (S22). The operation procedure and operation timing stored in the operation storage unit 12 are output to the control unit of the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2 by the automatic operation unit 13 to execute the automatic operation.
[0047]
And the automatic operation display process which displays the operation procedure and operation timing performed automatically is performed (S23). Here, for example, the operation procedure and operation timing of the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2 that is automatically operated are displayed on the monitor that is the captured image display means 55.
[0048]
While the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2 is being automatically operated, the user 5 continues, interrupts, or cancels the automatic operation at an arbitrary timing while checking the monitor on which the automatic operation is displayed. Is selected (S24). Here, the user 5 makes a selection using, for example, a dedicated key for driving the automatic operation interruption means 42 and the automatic operation interruption means 41 provided on the operation panel. If it is selected to continue, the automatic operation process is continued without inputting with the dedicated key on the operation panel.
[0049]
When automatic operation interruption is selected, an automatic operation interruption step of interrupting the operation procedure being automatically operated is executed (S31). Here, the automatic operation means 13 is controlled using the automatic operation interruption means 42, and the operation is temporarily interrupted in the middle of the operation procedure being automatically operated.
[0050]
Then, the user 5 selects whether or not to resume the interrupted automatic operation (S32).
[0051]
When resuming, an automatic operation resuming step of resuming the interrupted operation procedure is executed (S33). The automatic operation restarting means 43 is used to control the automatic operating means 13 so that the operations are resumed sequentially from the interrupted operation.
[0052]
On the other hand, when automatic operation cancellation is selected, an automatic operation canceling process for canceling the automatically operated operation procedure is executed (S41). Here, the operation is stopped in the middle of the automatically operated operation procedure, and the process ends.
[0053]
Then, the user 5 selects whether or not to end the automatic operation process, the automatic operation display process, the automatic operation interruption process, the automatic operation resumption process, and the automatic operation stop process (S25). If each process is executed again without ending, each step is repeated.
[0054]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation editing means 21 of the present embodiment.
[0055]
First, it is selected whether or not to edit the stored operation procedure and operation timing (S61). The user 5 performs input using, for example, a dedicated key for driving the operation editing means 21 provided on the operation panel.
[0056]
When operation editing is selected, an operation editing process for editing the stored operation procedure and operation timing is executed. First, the stored operation procedure and operation timing are displayed on a monitor or the like, and the operation procedure and operation timing are edited using the operation device such as the keyboard of the operation panel described above (S62).
[0057]
Then, the user 5 confirms the end of the operation editing (S63).
[0058]
If it does not end, further operation acquisition is performed. When the end is confirmed, the operation editing means 21 recognizes the end of the operation editing (S64).
[0059]
After recognizing the end of the operation editing, the user 5 selects whether or not to store the edited operation procedure and operation timing (S65).
[0060]
In the case of storing, the operation storage means 12 stores the edited operation procedure and operation timing as a file (S66).
[0061]
Then, the user 5 selects whether or not to end the operation editing process (S67). If each process is executed again without ending, each step is repeated.
[0062]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation input unit 11 of the ultrasonic imaging operation device 3 allows the user 5 to operate the ultrasonic imaging device main body 2 according to a desired operation procedure and a desired operation timing. input. Further, the operation storage means 12 of the ultrasonic imaging operation device 3 stores the input operation procedure and operation timing. Then, the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2 is automatically operated according to the stored operation procedure and operation timing by the automatic operation means 13 of the ultrasonic imaging operation apparatus 3. The ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body 2 that is automatically operated captures an object to be imaged using ultrasonic waves according to the stored operation procedure and operation timing.
[0063]
Thus, this embodiment memorize | stores both the operation procedure and operation timing in operation which the user 5 performed in the past, and based on both the memorize | stored operation procedure and operation timing, an ultrasonic imaging device main body 2 is automatically operated. For this reason, for example, it is possible to prevent erroneous input of the operation procedure and operation timing and simplify the operation. In particular, even in the case where it is necessary to proceed with the operation procedure after a predetermined time, as in the harmonic method using a contrast agent, the user 5 misses the timing for proceeding with the operation procedure or erroneously performs the operation procedure. Input can be prevented. Further, even when the standardized operation procedure is performed again, the user 5 does not need to perform the same operation procedure at the same operation timing each time, and can perform the operation efficiently.
[0064]
In the present embodiment, the operation editing unit 21 allows the user 5 to edit the operation procedure and operation timing stored in the operation storage unit 12. By editing, the user 5 can automatically operate with a desired operation procedure and operation timing, and can efficiently perform the operation.
[0065]
In this embodiment, the automatic operation display means 31 can display the operation procedure and operation timing automatically performed by the automatic operation means 13. For this reason, it becomes easy for the user 5 to recognize the operation procedure and operation timing performed automatically, and can perform operation efficiently.
[0066]
In the present embodiment, the operation procedure automatically performed by the automatic operation unit 13 is canceled or interrupted by the automatic operation cancellation unit 41 and the automatic operation interruption unit 42. The operation procedure interrupted by the automatic operation interrupting means 42 can be resumed by the automatic operation resuming means 43. For this reason, the user 5 can easily cancel, interrupt, and restart the operation procedure and operation timing that are automatically operated, and can efficiently perform the operation.
[0067]
In implementing the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be employed.
[0068]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, when operating an ultrasonic imaging apparatus, it is possible to prevent erroneous input of an operation procedure and operation timing, simplify operations, and the like, and as a result, for ultrasonic imaging capable of efficient operation. An operating device and an ultrasonic imaging apparatus thereof can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an ultrasonic imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation input process and an operation storage process in an imaging method using the ultrasonic imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an automatic operation process, an automatic operation display process, an automatic operation interruption process, and an automatic operation resumption process of the present embodiment in an imaging method using the ultrasonic imaging apparatus of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows an automatic operation cancellation process.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation editing process in an imaging method using the ultrasonic imaging apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Ultrasonic imaging device
2 Ultrasonic imaging equipment
3 Operation device for ultrasonic imaging
11 Operation input means
12 Operation storage means
13 Automatic operation means
21 Operation editing means
31 Automatic operation display means
41 Automatic operation stop means
42 Automatic operation interruption means
43 Automatic operation resumption means

Claims (12)

An ultrasonic imaging operation device that operates an ultrasonic imaging apparatus body that images an object to be imaged using ultrasonic waves,
An operation input means for a user to input an operation to the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body with a desired operation procedure and a desired operation timing;
Operation storage means for storing the operation procedure of the operation input to the operation input means and the operation timing;
An ultrasonic imaging operation device comprising: an automatic operation device that automatically operates the ultrasonic imaging device main body based on the operation procedure and the operation timing stored in the operation storage device. An operation editing means for editing the operation procedure and the operation timing stored in the operation storage means;
The ultrasonic imaging operation according to claim 1, wherein the automatic operation unit automatically operates the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body based on the operation procedure edited by the operation editing unit and the operation timing. apparatus. The ultrasonic imaging operation device according to claim 1, further comprising an automatic operation display unit that displays the operation procedure performed by the automatic operation unit and the operation timing. The ultrasonic imaging operation device according to claim 1, further comprising an automatic operation canceling unit that cancels the operation procedure performed by the automatic operation unit. The ultrasonic imaging operation device according to claim 1, further comprising an automatic operation interruption unit that interrupts the operation procedure performed by the automatic operation unit. The ultrasonic imaging operation device according to claim 5, further comprising an automatic operation resuming unit that resumes the operation procedure interrupted by the automatic operation interrupting unit. An ultrasonic imaging apparatus having an ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body for imaging an object to be imaged using ultrasonic waves and an ultrasonic imaging operation apparatus for operating the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body,
The ultrasonic imaging operation device includes:
An operation input means for a user to input an operation to the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body with a desired operation procedure and a desired operation timing;
Operation storage means for storing the operation procedure of the operation input to the operation input means and the operation timing;
An ultrasonic imaging apparatus comprising: an automatic operation unit that automatically operates the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body based on the operation procedure and the operation timing stored in the operation storage unit. The ultrasonic imaging operation device includes:
An operation editing means for editing the operation procedure and the operation timing stored in the operation storage means;
The ultrasonic imaging apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the automatic operation unit automatically operates the ultrasonic imaging apparatus main body based on the operation procedure edited by the operation editing unit and the operation timing. The ultrasonic imaging operation device includes:
The ultrasonic imaging apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising an automatic operation display unit that displays the operation procedure performed by the automatic operation unit and the operation timing. The ultrasonic imaging operation device includes:
The ultrasonic imaging apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising an automatic operation canceling unit that cancels the operation procedure performed by the automatic operation unit. The ultrasonic imaging operation device includes:
The ultrasonic imaging apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising an automatic operation interruption unit that interrupts the operation procedure performed by the automatic operation unit. The ultrasonic imaging operation device includes:
The ultrasonic imaging apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising an automatic operation restarting unit that restarts the operation procedure interrupted by the automatic operation interrupting unit.

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