JP2008079648A - Medical image data processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a medical image data processing system which enables an efficient use of medical image data in consideration of flexibility of a system structure, the distribution of risks, and the appropriate distribution of processing functions and provides the medical image data in accordance with the purpose of a user while enhancing the operability. <P>SOLUTION: A medical image data management device (21), a viewer device (31), and an web processing device (41) are connected through a communication network (12). The viewer device sets display protocols in cooperation with the web processing device (41) keeping various kinds of information and provides image data or the like which are suitable for the purpose of use of the user and a service environment such as work of interpretation of photographed images and the reference to the image data at an outpatient clinic, a hospital ward, or a medical office. The viewer device is equipped with features of various measurement of CT values, a cardiothoracic ratio, or the like, MIP/MPR, or the like. The viewer device supports the work of interpretation of photographed images, the reference in a hospital, the disclosure of information, use of data, or the like. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a system for processing medical image data.

Medical image data captured by various modalities such as a CT apparatus, an MRI apparatus, and an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus are used for various diagnoses in hospitals, for example.
Patent Document 1 uses a single computer to collect and store medical image data from various modalities, and displays a display form related to the arrangement of medical image data of each modality and a user who uses it (for example, By registering the identification number of the doctor in advance, the captured image data of the corresponding modality from the stored medical data that is desired when the identification number is designated is displayed in the desired display form. The technology is disclosed.

JP-A-63-3313280

The imaging accuracy of various modalities, for example, CT apparatuses and MRI apparatuses, is very high. Along with this, the amount of image data captured by the modality has become very large.
According to regulations such as the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, the storage method and storage period of medical image data captured by a modality are specified, and it has become necessary to store medical image data using an independent computer system.

  In large hospitals, it is desirable to centrally store and manage medical image data captured with various modalities, and to use such medical image data for explanation of patients and other medical offices. ing. As a method of using such medical image data, there is a demand for a free usage form such as a usage method in a form desired by each doctor for his / her own purpose in addition to a regular use method.

  From the above viewpoints, the limit of storage of vast amounts of medical image data, the risk distribution when the computer system goes down, the provision of medical image data according to the purpose of use, and the situation in which user users are distributed throughout the hospital Considering this, it is a limit to perform storage and management of medical image data and various uses of medical image data with a single computer system, and the user's request cannot be satisfied.

  Further, by registering in advance the display form relating to the arrangement of medical image data of each modality and the identification number of the user (for example, a doctor) who uses the display form, it is desired to specify the identification number and be stored. Although it is convenient in terms of operability that the medical image data of the corresponding modality is automatically displayed from the medical data, the usage form of the medical image data is not uniquely determined, and the user For example, doctors, laboratory technicians, and the like lack various degrees of freedom to search for a display form according to the purpose and application by variously operating medical image data.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a medical image data processing system that can efficiently use medical image data in consideration of the flexibility of system configuration, risk distribution, function distribution, and scale.

  It is another object of the present invention to provide a medical image data processing system that can provide medical image data captured with various modalities in accordance with the user's purpose and with improved operability. .

According to the present invention, medical image data that is received, stored, and managed through the first communication system, medical image data captured by the medical image data imaging device and management information indicating the contents of the medical image data. And a viewer device connected to the medical image data management device via a second communication system, inputting desired medical image data from the medical image data management device, and performing first signal processing and output A web processing device that is connected to the viewer device via the second communication system, stores various information used in the web processing device, and performs second signal processing in cooperation with the viewer device. Have
In the viewer device, identification numbers and passwords of users who use these devices are registered in advance, and the viewer device is used only when the registered user identification number and password are valid. The authorized user inputs the patient information to be targeted, and further selects a desired condition from the presented display conditions, and the viewer device cooperates with the web processing device to select the selection. There is provided a medical image data processing system that outputs medical image data corresponding to a specified condition and / or data related to the medical image data.

  Preferably, the viewer device sets the image data according to the number of display devices, the type of display device, the resolution, and the performance, the type of modality to display the image data, the number of examinations, the number of series, the past image Either data and / or comparison with reference image data can be performed.

  Preferably, the viewer device can change the window level and set the enlargement / reduction of the image.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a medical image data processing system that can be used with flexibility in system configuration, risk distribution, distribution of appropriate processing functions, and efficient use of medical image data by function distribution and hardware distribution. .

  Further, according to the present invention, medical image data can be provided in accordance with the user's purpose, easily and with improved operability.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to utilize medical image data desired by a user.

Embodiments of the medical image data processing system of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a medical image data processing system 1, for example, a hospital information system (HIS).
The medical image data processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a medical image data management device 21, at least one medical image data management device 21, at least one viewer device 31, and at least one web processing device 41. These are connected via the first communication network 11 and the second communication network 12.
The medical image data processing system 1 processes medical image data obtained by imaging with various modalities and / or image data captured by a digital camera, a scanner, or the like in a form desired by the user.
The users who use the medical image data in the hospital include a doctor in charge, an examining doctor (engineer), a research doctor in each medical department, and other users.

The medical image data processing system 1 may have a central information management device, a backup device, etc. (not shown).
The central information management device manages a database of patient basic information, medical history, treatment history, medicine, doctor in charge, and the like.
The backup device backs up image data obtained from various modalities stored in the medical image data management device 21 and its management data.

Modality modalities include one or more CT imaging devices 101 to 10m, one or more first MRI imaging devices 111 to 11n, one or more ultrasound diagnostic (UT) devices 121 to 12i, and one or more CR imaging devices. 131 to 13j, one or a plurality of PET apparatuses not shown, one or a plurality of SPECT apparatuses not shown, one or a plurality of endoscope apparatuses not shown.
In a large hospital, a plurality of CT imaging devices, a plurality of MRI imaging devices, a number of UT imaging devices, a number of endoscopes, and the like are used. Of course, some hospitals need to have all of the modalities exemplified above. There is no.
In addition to the above-described modalities, a digital camera, a scanner, or the like can be used as an apparatus for inputting image data to the medical image data management apparatus 21. These captured image data can also be handled in the same manner as the medical image data described above.

Medical Image Data Management Device The medical image data management device 21 receives image (captured image) data obtained from the above-mentioned modalities, digital cameras, scanners, etc. via the first communication network 11, and the image data. Store and manage information indicating the contents of
The first communication network 11 preferably leaks to the outside while the patient information captured by the modality, digital camera, scanner, etc. reaches the medical image data management device 21 using, for example, a dedicated communication line in the hospital. I try not to.
For example, for example, a plurality of continuous CT image data is transmitted from the first CT imaging apparatus 101 via the first communication network 11 based on, for example, the DICOM standard, and the medical image data management apparatus 21 receives the image data. Save. Similarly, for example, a plurality of continuous MRI image data is transmitted from the first MRI imaging apparatus 111 via the first communication network 11 based on, for example, the DICOM standard, and the medical image data management apparatus 21 receives these images. Save the data. The storage of image data sent from other modalities is the same as described above.

As management information indicating the contents of image data, for example, management number of medical image data, type of modality, imaging date, patient name, doctor name and / or imaging technician, imaging site, imaging condition, reference image number , Etc.
The medical image data management apparatus 21 retains the form of the original image data as DICOM data and / or JPEG image data as image data sent from each modality, digital camera, scanner, or the like. Preferably, in the medical image data management apparatus 21, the image data storage method stores the compressed image data.
The data stored in the medical image data management device 21 can be stored in the backup device every predetermined time.

  The medical image data management apparatus 21 includes an external medical image data management apparatus connected to the viewer apparatus via a communication system in addition to the medical image data management apparatus installed in the hospital.

  On the other hand, such a medical image data management device may not be provided in the hospital, but may be an external medical image data management device connected to various modalities, a digital camera, a scanner, or the like via a communication system. However, the external medical image data management apparatus, the viewer apparatus, and the web processing apparatus are configured such that data communication such as medical image data is mutually possible via a communication system.

The number of viewer devices is determined as appropriate according to the size of the hospital, the number of medical offices, and the like. However, there is a possibility that viewer devices may be added even after the installation of the medical image data processing system 1 is started. high.
Therefore, it is desirable to configure the viewer apparatus with a computer that is easily connected to the Internet, for example, a personal computer. Therefore, the second communication network 12 can be a communication network capable of Internet communication. However, take measures to maintain the confidentiality of information.
Note that the processing functions of the viewer device include various functions (programs) described later, including “display protocol”.
When the “display protocol” is used, the user can receive medical image data in a form suitable for his / her purpose and application. Details thereof will be described later.

Similar to the web processing device, the web processing device as the user processing device of the present invention is appropriately determined according to the number of users, the number of medical offices, etc. corresponding to the viewer device. Even after the installation of the medical image data processing system 1 is started, there is a possibility that the number of web processing devices will increase or decrease.
Therefore, it is desirable that the web processing apparatus is composed of a computer that is easily connected to the Internet, for example, a personal computer. Therefore, the second communication network 12 can be an Internet communication network. However, take measures to maintain the confidentiality of information.

  Another advantage of configuring the web processing device 41 with a personal computer is that, for example, each doctor in a medical office can arbitrarily operate medical image data according to his / her purpose and application. This is because it is possible to add a program for the above.

  A medical image data processing system 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 is configured by separating a medical image data management device that stores and manages medical image data from a modality, a viewer device, and a web processing device in terms of hardware, In addition, the functions are distributed, and these devices are connected to each other via a communication network (or communication system).

  The viewer device and the web processing device operate in cooperation to perform a target process. The user always operates through the viewer device, and the web processing device stores information for that purpose.

Viewer device In order to provide various medical image data in the viewer device, and in order to enable a user such as a doctor in the web processing device to receive medical image data in a form suitable for his purpose and use A processing function capable of freely setting the display form is provided.
Therefore, the viewer apparatus has the configuration illustrated in FIG.

  The viewer device 31 is connected via a bus 312 to a CPU 311, a RAM 313, a ROM 314, a hard disk device (HDD) 315, an image data storage memory 316, a communication device 317, a first display device 321, and an input for the first display device. A device 323, a second display device 325, a second display device input device 327, and a printer device 329.

The HDD 315 stores various programs for the CPU 311 to perform processing to be described later.
Of the programs stored in the HDD 315, a program to be operated is read out to the RAM 313 and operates in the CPU 311 to perform various processes described below. The RAM 313 also stores image data processed by the CPU 311.
The ROM 314 stores fixed parameters and the like. The ROM 314 can store a program that operates on the CPU 311.
The image data storage memory 316 stores, for example, medical image data input from the medical image data management device 21 and stores the result of image processing performed by the CPU 311. It is also possible to delete the image data storage memory 316 and store the medical image data input from the medical image data management apparatus 21 in the HDD 315.
The communication device 317 is a device that is connected to the second communication network 12 and performs data communication such as the medical image data management device 21 and the web processing device 41.

The first display device 321 is, for example, a high-definition display device having a resolution of 2000 × 1570 and a luminance of 600 cd / m ² and 12 bits, and the second display device 325 has a resolution of 1024 × 768 and a luminance of, for example. It is a 200 cd / m ² , 8-bit display device.
The first display device input device 323 includes a keyboard, a mouse, and a pointing device used by a user to perform operations related to display of various data including display of medical image data in the first display device 321.
Similarly, the second display device input device 327 includes a keyboard, a mouse, and a pointing device used by the user to perform operations related to display of various data including display of medical image data in the second display device 325. Including.
Examples displayed on the first display device 321 and the second display device 325 will be described later.

The printer device 329 is used for image printing, report output, and the like.
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the printer device 329 is connected to the bus 312 of the viewer device 31 and used exclusively in the viewer device 31, and a printer device corresponding to the printer device 329 is connected to, for example, the second communication network. 12 and image data and related data can be output from the medical image data management device 21 or the like.

The viewer device 31 illustrated in FIG. 2 is provided with a memory 316 for storing image data as necessary, a high-definition display device is provided for the first display device 321 and the first display device input device 323, and the like. Is configured as a normal personal computer.
Therefore, it can be configured at a low price.

In this way, the medical image data processing system 1 is configured by separating the medical image data management device 21, at least one viewer device 31, and at least one web processing device 41 in terms of hardware, and Separate processing functions.
With this system configuration, in the medical image data processing system 1, medical image data captured with various modalities is stored and managed in the medical image data management device 21 regardless of the processing of the viewer device 31 and the web processing device 41. . On the other hand, the user of the viewer device proceeds with the medical image data stored in the medical image data management device 21 without being affected by other processing, for example, the operation of the doctor freely processing the medical image data. Can do.
Even if a failure occurs in the second viewer device 32 (not shown), the first viewer device 31 is not affected, and the devices in the medical image data processing system 1 can be operated (used). .
On the other hand, by using the medical image data management apparatus 21 that accumulates large-capacity medical image data as the medical image data management apparatus 21 outside the hospital, the equipment cost of the hospital can be reduced.

Example of Viewer Processing Function The viewer apparatus 31 having the configuration shown in FIG. 2 enables various image references in a hospital. For example, medical image data stored in the medical image data management apparatus 21 is exemplified below. Allows processing.
Furthermore, the viewer device 31 can also input the captured CT image data directly from the modality, for example, the first CT imaging device 101 by connecting to the first communication network 11. The process illustrated below can be performed.
Of course, in addition to the modality, the viewer device 31 can process image data collected by a digital camera, a scanner, or the like in the same manner as medical image data.

  In order to restrict the third party from using the viewer device that is in contact with the patient-related information, the viewer device 31 is registered in advance with an available user identification number or identification code and password (for example, ROM 314 and HDD 315), for example, the user identification number or identification code and password registered from the keyboard of the second display device input device 327 while viewing the operation display screen of the second display device 325 The following operations can be performed only when is entered.

  (1) Provision of image data suitable for the purpose of use by the user, for example, doctors, laboratory technicians, etc., according to the usage environment, such as interpretation work in radiology, reference of image data in outpatient departments, wards, and medical offices To do. Therefore, the display protocol can be set for each modality for the purpose of displaying image data, for example, for each comparison, and the setting can be held for each user, for example, for each doctor.

  (2) Further, the viewer device 31 is equipped with various measurements such as CT values and cardiothoracic ratios, and functions such as MIP / MPR, and can support efficient interpretation work.

(3) The viewer device 31 enables support work.
As the support work performed by the viewer device, for example, interpretation support, in-hospital reference support, information disclosure support, data use support, and the like are performed.

Interpretation work support Interpretation work support includes the above-mentioned display protocol settings, shortcut key settings, MIP / MPR function, 3D volume rendering, etc., so that the interpretation work performed daily in the hospital can be performed efficiently. . The outline of these contents is described below.

(A) Display protocol setting For example, the second display device 325 and the second display device input device 327 in the viewer device 31 are used as display protocol settings that enable image display according to the purpose and environment. The following settings can be made in an interactive manner with the user.
(A) Setting of image data according to the number of display monitors (second display device 325), presence / absence of high-definition monitor (first display device 321), type of high-definition monitor, and performance.
(B) Setting by type of modality to display image data, number of examinations, number of series (c) Comparison with past image data and / or reference image data Thus, by setting display protocol, user's Settings can be made to enable display of medical image data as desired.
The set contents are stored in the RAM 313 in the viewer device 31 and also stored in the HDD 315 and saved. As a result, even if the viewer device 31 is down, the set content is stored in the HDD 315, and the content is restored when the viewer device 31 is restarted, for example.

  The setting of the conditions described below is also stored in the HDD 315 as described above. Even if the viewer device 31 is down, the set content is stored in the HDD 315. For example, when the viewer device 31 is restarted, Its contents are restored.

(B) Shortcut key setting Shortcut key setting is an operation on a viewer (for example, the first display device 321) such as window level change, image enlargement / reduction, and image paging, for example, for the first display device. The keyboard is assigned as a shortcut key setting to the keyboard in the input device 323 to provide efficient operability.
Parameters set with shortcut keys are stored in the RAM 313 and the HDD 315.

(C) MIP / MPR function MIP, MPR, MINIP, and double-of-leak are possible, and can be extended to three-dimensional volume rendering.

In-hospital reference support In- hospital reference support includes an image search function, report data linkage, video linkage, HIS linkage, and the like for use in explanation to patients in cooperation with HIS. The outline of these contents is described below.

(D) Movie Search Function For example, using the second display device 325 and the second display device input device 327, a desired movie by patient ID, patient name, examination date, and modality type can be displayed interactively with the user. You can narrow down. Furthermore, it is possible to perform a search with an AND condition of a condition specified by specifying a plurality of search conditions. The target medical image data determined in this way is input from the medical image data management device 21 and displayed on the first display device 321, for example.
Patient information, for example, patient ID, patient name, examination date, etc., is preferably also stored in the central information management device, and these information stored in the central information management device is read by the viewer device 31, Can be used after confirmation.

(E) Report Data Cooperation For example, report data is displayed on the second display device 325 from an image search list stored in the HDD 315, for example. If there is report information that can be referred to by the target patient, for example, a “Report” button displayed on the second display device 325 may be designated. The report data can be printed by the printer device 329, for example.

(F) Movie Linkage By linking with the movie server device, movie reference call linkage to the hospital can be distributed.

(G) HIS Linkage For example, for explaining to outpatients, it is possible to link video calls from electronic medical records and ordering systems.

Information disclosure support Information disclosure support includes an automatic series division function, an annotation information sharing function, a presentation state function, and the like. The outline of these contents is described below.

(H) Series automatic division function The series is automatically divided when displaying a moving image in the viewer based on information such as slice location, echo time, and echo number of various medical image data.

(I) Annotation information sharing function Information such as text information and measurement values entered on the image is saved. The stored information can be shared and used by all users in the medical image data processing system 1.

(J) Presentation State (PR) Function This is a function for saving conditions applied at the time of image reference, such as window values. The stored information can be shared and used by all users in the medical image data processing system 1.
It should be noted that it is possible to set whether the conditions stored by the PR function are to be applied and displayed at the next image reference or not.

Data usage support Data usage support includes a print function to an imager, a file export function, a media creation function with a DICOM viewer, and the like. The outline of these contents is described below.

(K) Print function to imager Prints to DICOM imager.

(L) File export function Exports the image file displayed in the viewer.
As an image file, JPEG, TIFF, DICOM, etc. can be applied.

(M) Media creation function with DICOM viewer When saving as a DICOM file on a recording medium, it can be saved with a DICOM viewer function. As a result, it can be provided to the patient as an electronic recording medium without outputting a copy file.

Web Processing Device The plurality of web processing devices 41 to 4n are usually installed corresponding to the viewer device, and store various information used in the viewer device, for example, a user identification number, a processing method of image data, and the like.
The configuration of each web processing apparatus is basically the same as the configuration of the viewer apparatus illustrated in FIG. Each web processing apparatus is connected to, for example, the second communication network 12 having an Internet communication function, and communicates with the viewer apparatus.
The user does not directly operate the web processing apparatus, and the user performs various operations via the viewer apparatus, and necessary information stored in the web processing apparatus is read out to the viewer apparatus.

Operation Method An operation example for operating the viewer device 31 will be described with reference to FIGS.
Login For example, the user of the viewer device 31 operates the display device input device corresponding to the first display device input device 323 of the first display device 321 to input the URL of the login screen.
Thereby, the CPU 311 displays a login screen on the first display device 321 exemplified in FIG.

As shown in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 3, the user inputs an identification number and a password for identifying the user on the login screen.
The correct identification number and password of the user are stored in the web processing device 41, for example, and the viewer device 31 inputs the correct identification number and password from the web processing device 41 via the second communication network 12. Used to check the entered identification number and password.

If the identification number is incorrect, an error message is output. If the identification number is not correct after several attempts, the operation is aborted.
Similarly, if the password is incorrect, an error message is output. If the password is not correct after several attempts, the operation is aborted.

When the display of the search condition input screen, patient information, modality input identification number and password are correct, an operation corresponding to the application is performed.
For example, the CPU 311 displays the search condition input screen illustrated in FIG. 4B on the first display device 321.
The user inputs patient information, modality, type of digital camera, scanner, etc., and inputs desired search conditions. For example, the CPU 311 displays the screen illustrated in FIG. 4C on the first display device 321.

  When the user presses a desired display button in the left frame displayed in FIG. 4C, for example, the CPU 311 displays the “series display screen” illustrated in FIG. Is displayed.

  For example, when the WebDICOM viewer screen is selected on the series display screen displayed in FIG. 4D, one image is displayed in FIG. 5A or, for example, a plurality of series images in FIG. 5B. Is done.

For example, when the thumbnail display screen is selected on the series display screen displayed in FIG. 4D, for example, the image illustrated in FIG. 6 is displayed.
For example, in the screen illustrated in FIG. 6, when a page switching button in the left frame of this screen is pressed, the screen is changed to a designated page and a corresponding image is displayed.

For example, when an enlarged image is selected on the display screen displayed in FIG. 6, for example, the image illustrated in FIG. 7 is displayed.
For example, in the screen illustrated in FIG. 6, for example, when a page switching button in the left frame of this screen is pressed, when the page switching button is pressed, a transition is made to a designated page and a corresponding image is displayed.
Further, for example, when the series display screen is selected on the display screen displayed in FIG. 6, for example, the screen in FIG. 4D is displayed.
Further, for example, when the WebDICOM viewer screen is selected on the display screen displayed in FIG. 6, one image, for example, FIG. 5A or, for example, a plurality of series of images, is displayed in FIG. 5B. .

For example, when a page switching button in the screen left frame of the screen illustrated in FIG.
Further, for example, when the series display screen is selected on the display screen displayed in FIG. 7, for example, the screen of FIG. 4D is displayed. Further, for example, when the WebDICOM viewer screen is selected on the display screen displayed in FIG. 7, one image, for example, FIG. 5A or, for example, a plurality of series of images, is displayed in FIG. 5B. .

  For example, when a reference image comparison image is selected on the series display screen displayed in FIG. 4D, for example, one of the various combinations of images illustrated in FIG. 8 is displayed.

For example, the contents of the display screens illustrated in FIGS. 4D, 5, 6, 7, and 8 use the above-described functions such as display protocol settings and shortcut key settings. Thus, the display mode desired by the user can be set.
The set display form is stored in the RAM 313, the HDD 315, or the like. Therefore, once set, the display content of FIG. 6 is performed according to the set conditions. To change the contents, change the display protocol settings. When it is used next time, the set condition is set to an expected setting value in advance.

  For example, the contents of the display screen of FIG. 6, that is, which images are combined and displayed at the same time can be performed using the display protocol settings. Alternatively, it is possible to set which display device to display.

For example, in the enlarged display illustrated in FIG. 7, operations on a viewer (for example, the first display device 321) such as window level, image enlargement / reduction, and image paging are performed using the shortcut key setting function. For example, the shortcut key setting is assigned to the keyboard in the first display device input device 323.
Parameters set with shortcut keys are stored in the RAM 313 and the HDD 315. Therefore, once set, for example, the display content of FIG. 7 is performed according to the set condition. To change the contents, change the shortcut key setting.
Note that the initial value of the shortcut key setting is set to an expected setting value in advance.

  According to the present embodiment, it is possible to display desired medical image data in a desired display format according to the flow described with reference to FIGS.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, by selecting display conditions, it is possible to display a display form desired by medical image data desired by a user.
The above operation is an interactive form between the user and the viewer device 31, and the operation is easy.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made.
For example, the modality, the digital camera, the scanner, and the like are not limited to those illustrated, and the medical image data management apparatus 21 of the medical image data processing system 1 may provide medical image data that is captured, and is not limited to those illustrated. Absent.

  Further, the configuration and function of the viewer device 31 are not limited to those exemplified above, and various known techniques for processing medical image data can be applied.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a medical image data processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the viewer apparatus illustrated in FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a part of the processing of the viewer apparatus illustrated in FIG. FIG. 4 is a view showing a display example (1) by the viewer apparatus illustrated in FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example (2) by the viewer apparatus illustrated in FIG. FIG. 6 is a view showing a display example (3) by the viewer apparatus illustrated in FIG. FIG. 7 is a view showing a display example (4) by the viewer apparatus illustrated in FIG. FIG. 8 is a view showing a display example (5) by the viewer apparatus illustrated in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Medical image data processing system, 11 ... 1st communication network, 12 ... 2nd communication network,
21 to 2 m: medical image data management device, 31 to 3 m: viewer device, 41 to 4 n: web processing device

Claims (3)

A medical image data management device that receives, stores, and manages medical image data captured by the medical image data imaging device and management information indicating the content of the medical image data via the first communication system;
A viewer device connected to the medical image data management device via a second communication system, inputting desired medical image data from the medical image data management device, and performing a first signal processing;
A web processing device connected to the viewer device via the second communication system, storing various information used in the web processing device, and performing second signal processing in cooperation with the viewer device; And
In the viewer device, identification numbers and passwords of users who use these devices are registered in advance,
The viewer device permits use only when the registered user identification number and password are valid,
The authorized user inputs target patient information, further selects a desired condition from the presented display conditions, and the viewer device cooperates with the web processing device to select the selected condition. Outputting medical image data corresponding to and / or data related to the medical image data,
Medical image data processing system. The viewer device includes the number of display devices, the type of display device, the resolution, the setting of image data according to the performance, the type of modality to display image data, the number of examinations, the setting based on the number of series, the past image data Or comparison with reference image data can be performed,
The medical image data processing system according to claim 1. The viewer device can change the window level and set the enlargement / reduction of the image.
The medical image data processing system according to claim 1 or 2.