JP2008119155A - Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, ultrasonogram recording device, and ultrasonogram reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus which records an ultrasonogram in a recording medium while keeping it in the high image quality and efficiently performs measurement and searching based on the image recorded in the recording medium. <P>SOLUTION: The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 obtains the ultrasonogram of a subject and displays it on an image displaying part 17. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 adds lacking images to a region corresponding to a difference between the ultrasonogram and a recorded image when a DVD medium 29 is inserted in a DVD recording reading part 27, and the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 receives the instruction of recording. A DVD recording means 19 creates the recorded image from the ultrasonogram and an information header file 49 corresponding to the ultrasonogram simultaneously and records them in the DVD medium 29 together with the ultrasonogram. Consequently, the ultrasonogram is recorded by keeping it in the high image quality. Moreover, the operability is improved by utilizing the information header file 49. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that records and reproduces an inspection image.

  Conventionally, an inspection image acquired by an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is recorded on a video tape or a DVD medium using a VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk) recorder which is an external device. When recording on an external device, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus converts image data, which is digital data, into analog data and outputs it to the external device.

  In addition, when recording is performed in accordance with the DVD standard with digital data, the inspection image created in the AVI (Audio Video Interleave) file format has been resized to the image size of the DVD standard.

  In addition, there is a method of managing information for measuring an ultrasonic diagnostic image recorded on a video tape or DVD medium with a bar code displayed at the top of the screen (see “Patent Document 1”).

JP 7-313510 A

  However, there is a problem that image quality deteriorates when image data, which is digital data, is converted into analog when recording on an external device. Also, the user needs to specify the location of the recorded image in order to search for the target image from the recorded images. Further, in order to perform image measurement, it is necessary to perform an operation by displaying a barcode for managing information for measurement.

Further, if the inspection image in the AVI file format is recorded with the digital data being resized to the image size of the DVD standard for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, there is a problem that it cannot be reproduced by a consumer DVD recorder or player.
In addition, as shown in “Patent Document 1”, the method of displaying information for measuring an ultrasonic diagnostic image by displaying a barcode on the upper part of the screen has a problem that the operation becomes complicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to record an inspection image on a recording medium with high image quality, and to perform measurement and search based on the image recorded on the recording medium. It is an object of the present invention to provide an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus capable of efficiently performing the above.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus for constructing and reproducing an examination image based on a reflected ultrasonic signal from a subject. Recording image creation means for creating a recording image of a recording image size by adding or deleting images, recording image storage means for saving the recording image created by the recording image creation means in a recording medium, and the recording medium An inspection image creation means for creating an inspection image of an inspection image size by deleting the predetermined image added by the recording image creation means or adding a predetermined image for the predetermined area of the recording image stored in the inspection image; An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising inspection image reproduction means for reproducing the inspection image created by an image creation means.

The examination image is an ultrasound image configured based on a reflected ultrasound signal from the subject.
The recorded image is an image recorded on a recording medium such as a DVD medium or an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) device. The recorded image and the inspection image may have different storage formats and image sizes (resolutions).

  The recorded image size is an image standard of the recorded image, and mainly indicates the DVD standard. The recorded image size of the NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) DVD standard adopted in Japan and the USA is 720 × 480. The recorded image size of the PAL (Phase Alternation By Line) DVD standard adopted in Europe and other Asian countries is 720 × 576.

  The inspection image size indicates the image standard of the inspection image acquired by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. The inspection image size of the NTSC ultrasonic diagnostic image is 640 × 480. The inspection image size of the PAL ultrasonic diagnostic image is 760 × 576.

  The predetermined area is an area corresponding to the difference between the recorded image size and the inspection image size. In the NTSC system, the recorded image size (DVD standard) has 80 pixels wider than the inspection image size (ultrasound diagnostic image). Therefore, the predetermined area in the NTSC system indicates, for example, a band-like area 40 × 480 that is insufficient on both outer sides of the inspection image when a recorded image is created from the inspection image.

  On the other hand, in the PAL system, the recorded image size (DVD standard) has 40 pixels less in width than the inspection image size (ultrasound diagnostic image). Therefore, the predetermined area in the PAL system indicates, for example, a band-like area 20 × 576 remaining at both ends of the inspection image when a recorded image is created.

  The predetermined image is an additional image added to the predetermined area in order to create a recording image having a recording image size based on the inspection image. For example, when “black” image data is added to a predetermined area as an additional image, a recorded image in which black belt-like areas are added to both outer sides of the inspection image is created. In the NTSC system, the recorded image size (DVD standard) has 80 pixels wider than the inspection image size (ultrasound diagnostic image), so a predetermined image that is an additional image of a band-like region 40 × 480 on both outer sides of the inspection image. Is added to create a recorded image.

  The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention creates a recording image of a recording image size by adding a predetermined image or deleting an image for a predetermined region of an inspection image, and stores the recording image in a recording medium. Also, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus creates and reproduces an inspection image of an inspection image size by deleting the predetermined image or adding the predetermined image for a predetermined area of the recording image stored in the recording medium.

  The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the first aspect of the invention can record on a recording medium while maintaining high image quality without degrading the image quality of the inspection image. Further, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can reproduce a recorded image of a recorded image size recorded on a recording medium as an inspection image of an inspection image size without degrading the image quality.

Further, the attribute information related to the attribute of the recorded image and the recording information related to the recording of the recorded image may be stored in the recording medium together with the recorded image.
The attribute information is information such as the subject name, the examination date and time, the examination site, the examiner name and the like. The recording information is information relating to the screen mode of the recorded image, the wrinkle information and the like.
Search is facilitated by using attribute information. Further, by using the recording information, it is possible to search for recorded images and improve the efficiency of measurement.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the ultrasonic image recording apparatus for recording an inspection image configured based on a reflected ultrasonic signal from a subject, a predetermined image is added to or deleted from a predetermined region of the inspection image. An ultrasonic wave comprising: a recorded image creating means for creating a recorded image of a recorded image size; and a recorded image storing means for storing the recorded image created by the recorded image creating means on a recording medium. An image recording apparatus.

  The second invention is an invention relating to an ultrasonic image recording apparatus for recording an examination image configured based on a reflected ultrasonic signal from a subject.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an ultrasonic image reproducing apparatus for reproducing an examination image configured based on a reflected ultrasonic signal from a subject, and a predetermined region of a recorded image of a recorded image size stored in a recording unit. Or an inspection image creating means for creating an inspection image of an inspection image size by adding a predetermined image, and an inspection image reproducing means for reproducing the inspection image created by the inspection image creating means An ultrasonic image reproducing apparatus is characterized.

  A third invention is an invention relating to an ultrasonic image reproducing apparatus for reproducing an examination image configured based on a reflected ultrasonic signal from a subject.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus capable of recording an inspection image on a recording medium with high image quality and efficiently performing measurement and search based on the image recorded on the recording medium. it can.

Below, ultrasonic diagnostic equipment 1 concerning an embodiment of the invention is explained based on a drawing. It is assumed that NTSC image data is used.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration and functions of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1.

(1. Configuration of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1)
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 includes a probe 3, an ultrasonic transmission / reception unit 5, an ultrasonic signal conversion unit 7, a Doppler unit 9, an image display unit 17, a DVD recording / reading unit 27, and an image generation unit 11. And a DVD recording means 19 and a DVD reproducing means 31.

The probe 3 transmits an ultrasonic wave into the body of the subject and receives a reflected ultrasonic signal reflected from the living tissue. The probe 3 is a source of ultrasonic waves and incorporates a transducer that receives reflected waves.
The ultrasonic transmission / reception unit 5 transmits a drive signal to the probe 3, processes a reflected ultrasonic signal received by the probe 3, and sends the processed ultrasonic signal to the ultrasonic signal conversion unit 7.

  The ultrasonic signal conversion unit 7 modulates the luminance of the reflected ultrasonic signal sent from the ultrasonic transmission / reception unit 5. The ultrasonic signal converter 7 sends audio information to the Doppler unit 9 and sends image information to the image generation means 11.

  The Doppler unit 9 performs Doppler computation on the audio information sent from the ultrasonic signal converter 7 and outputs Doppler audio. Blood flow sounds and heartbeat sounds can be observed as Doppler sounds.

  The image generation unit 11 includes an image synthesis unit 13 and a graphic processing unit 15. The image synthesis means 13 synthesizes a two-dimensional graphic image based on the signal sent from the ultrasonic signal conversion unit 7. The graphic processing unit 15 combines the image created by the image combining unit 13 and the graphic drawn by software.

  The image display unit 17 is a display device such as a CRT or a liquid crystal display device. The image display unit 17 displays the image created by the graphic processing unit 15.

  The DVD recording unit 19 includes an image / sound capturing unit 21, an image adding unit 22, a moving image converting unit 23, and an information header file creating unit 25. The DVD recording means 19 uses moving image data 57 and DVD image data 58 (FIGS. 3 and 5) as recorded images based on the inspection image data 42 (FIG. 2) as inspection images sent from the image generating means 11. It is created and sent to the DVD recording / reading unit 27.

The image / sound capturing unit 21 acquires the inspection image sent from the graphic processing unit 15 and the Doppler sound sent from the Doppler unit 9. The image / sound capturing unit 21 adds the Doppler sound to the inspection image and creates inspection image data 42.
The image adding means 22 adds the image to a predetermined area of the inspection image data 42 and creates moving image data 57.
The moving image conversion means 23 converts the moving image data 57 into DVD image data 58 (FIG. 5) in a format compliant with the DVD standard.
The information header file creating means 25 creates an information header file 49 (FIG. 4) that stores information for performing measurement and moving image management.

The DVD recording / reading unit 27 records the DVD image data 58 and the information header file 49 on the DVD medium 29 and reads the DVD image data 58 and the information header file 49 from the DVD medium 29. The DVD recording / reading unit 27 corresponds to a DVD drive.
The DVD medium 29 is a DVD medium, and includes types such as DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD + R, DVD + RW, and DVD-RAM. Note that DVD-R and DVD + R are read-only media.

  The DVD playback unit 31 includes a moving image playback unit 33 and an information header file reading unit 35. The moving image reproduction means 33 creates the inspection image data 42 based on the DVD image data 58 and the information header file 49 and sends it to the graphic processing means 15 for reproduction on the image display unit 17. The information header file reading unit 35 reads information in the information header file 49.

  Regarding the processing executed by the image generating means 11, the DVD recording means 19, the DVD reproducing means 31, and the like, an execution program held in a storage medium such as a hard disk by an arithmetic device such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) is stored in a memory, It can be realized by calling and executing the storage device.

(2. Inspection image data 42 and moving image data 57)
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the inspection image data 42.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the moving image data 57.
The inspection image data 42 is image data of an inspection image acquired by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1.
The moving image data 57 is image data of a recorded image recorded on a recording medium such as a DVD medium or an HDD device. In the case of recording on the DVD medium 29, the moving image data 57 is converted into DVD image data 58 for DVD medium recording.

  The inspection image size 41 is the size of the inspection image data 42. The DVD image size 45 is an image size conforming to the DVD standard. In the NTSC system, the inspection image size 41 is 640 × 480, and the DVD image size 45 is 720 × 480.

The image data shortage area 43 is an area corresponding to the difference between the DVD image size 45 and the inspection image size 41. In the case of the NTSC system, the data deficient area 43 is a 40 × 480 band-like area on both outer sides of the inspection image data 42.
The additional image data 47 is predetermined image data (for example, “black” image data) added to the image data insufficient area 43.

(3. Information header file 49)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the information header file 49.
The information header file 49 has attribute information 51 and recording information 53 in one record, and one record corresponds to one moving image data 57.

The attribute information 51 indicates information related to the attributes of the moving image data 57. The attribute information 51 is information such as a subject name (ID), examination date / time, examination site, examiner name (ID), and the like.
The recording information 53 indicates information related to recording of the moving image data 57. The recording information 53 is information such as a moving image data name, a screen mode, and wrinkle information (chapter number and chapter position). Note that the eyelid information is a mark recorded at the position of the moving image that the examiner checks while observing the inside of the subject.

(4. DVD media 29)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the DVD medium 29.
The DVD medium 29 is recorded with DVD image data 58 and an information header file 49 having contents corresponding to the respective DVD image data 58. The DVD image data 58 is image data converted from the moving image data 57 for DVD media recording. In the conversion process between the moving image data 57 and the DVD image data 58, the image size does not change.

(5. Moving image data recording process)
Next, the moving image data recording process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing moving image data recording processing.

When the examiner presses a recording start button or the like and instructs to start recording, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 starts moving image data recording processing (step 1001).
The information header file creation means 25 records attribute information 51 relating to the inspection image data 42 to be recorded in the information header file 49 (step 1002).

The image / sound capturing unit 21 acquires image data and sound data from the graphic processing unit 15 and the Doppler unit 9, respectively, and creates inspection image data 42 (step 1003).
The image / sound capture means 21 may select and read out image data and sound data temporarily stored in the HDD device of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 to create the inspection image data 42. Good.

  The image adding means 22 adds the additional image data 47 to the image data deficient areas 43 on both sides of the inspection image data 42, and creates the moving image data 57 of the DVD image size 45 (step 1004).

  The information header file creating means 25 records the recording information 53 relating to the moving image data 57 in the information header file 49 (step 1005). The recording information 53 is associated with the moving image data 57. Therefore, when measuring the living tissue using the moving image data 57, it is possible to efficiently perform the measurement with reference to the video recording information 53 such as the eyelid information and the screen mode.

  When the recording destination is set to the DVD medium 29 (YES in Step 1006), the moving image conversion means 23 converts the moving image data 57 into the DVD image data 58 for recording DVD media (Step 1007).

  The DVD recording / reading unit 27 records the DVD image data 58 on the DVD medium 29 (step 1008). At this time, the information header file 49 is not yet written on the DVD medium 29.

  Returning to step 1006, if the recording destination setting is the HDD device (NO in step 1006), the image adding means 22 records the moving image data 57 in the HDD device (step 1009).

If the recording end button or the like is pressed by the examiner and the recording end is not instructed (NO in step 1010), the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 repeats the processing from step 1003.
If the recording end button or the like is pressed by the examiner to instruct the end of recording (YES in step 1010), the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 proceeds to the processing after step 1011.
When the inspection image data 42 temporarily stored in the HDD device or the like provided in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 is moved or copied to the DVD medium 29, the processing after step 1011 is performed when the movement or copying is completed. move on.

  If the recording destination is set to the DVD medium 29 (YES in step 1011), the DVD recording / reading unit 27 stores the information header file 49 in the DVD medium 29, and ends the moving image data recording process (step 1012).

  If the recording destination is set to the HDD device (NO in step 1011), the DVD recording / reading unit 27 stores the information header file 49 in the HDD device, and ends the moving image data recording process (step 1012).

  As described above, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 can record the inspection image data 42 on a recording medium such as the DVD medium 29 or the HDD apparatus as digital data without performing analog conversion. Therefore, it is possible to record with high image quality without degrading the image quality.

  In addition, since the moving image data 57 is generated by changing the size by adding predetermined image data to the inspection image data 42, the image quality of the moving image data 57 does not deteriorate.

  The DVD image data 58 recorded on the DVD medium 29 can be reproduced by a consumer DVD recorder or player.

(6. Measurement process)
Next, the measurement process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the measurement process.

  The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 performs measurement processing of a living tissue using an image displayed on the image display unit 17. The measurement process is, for example, a process for calculating the length and area of the affected part of the subject. Moreover, the age of a fetus, a body weight, etc. can also be calculated using a predetermined measured value.

When the DVD medium 29 is inserted into the DVD recording / reading unit 27 and the start of reproduction processing is instructed by the examiner, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 reproduces the moving image recorded on the DVD medium 29 (step 2001).
The DVD recording / reading unit 27 sends the DVD image data 58 and the information header file 49 read from the DVD medium 29 to the moving image reproduction means 33 and the information header file reading means 35, respectively.

  The moving image reproducing means 33 reconverts the DVD image data 58 into moving image data 57, deletes the additional image data 47, and creates inspection image data 42. The inspection image data 42 is sent to the graphic processing means 15 and displayed on the image display unit 17.

When the measurement process is instructed by the examiner, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 starts the measurement process (step 2002).
The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus 1 refers to the presence / absence of the information header file 49, the property of the DVD medium 29, and the like to determine whether or not the DVD medium 29 being reproduced is recorded by the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus 1. .

  If the DVD medium 29 being played back is not recorded by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 (NO in step 2003), the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 displays an error screen 59 “not measurable” on the image display unit 17 (FIG. 8). ) Is displayed, and the process ends (step 2004).

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an error screen 59. On the error screen 59, a message 61 such as “Cannot be measured with a moving image recorded on this DVD medium” is displayed.

  If the DVD medium 29 being reproduced is recorded by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 (YES in step 2003), the information header file reading means 35 acquires the recording information 53 necessary for measurement from the information header file 49. (Step 2005).

The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus 1 sets the acquired recording information 53 as a precondition for measurement (step 2006).
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 executes measurement according to the measurement execution operation of the examiner (step 2007).

  As described above, since the information recorded in the recording information 53 of the information header file 49 is used at the time of measurement of the living tissue, it is not necessary to display a barcode for managing the measurement information on the screen as in the prior art. Screen quality and operability can be improved.

(7. Video search)
Next, retrieval of moving images recorded on the DVD medium 29 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing search processing for moving images recorded on the DVD medium 29.

  The examiner inserts the DVD medium 29 into the DVD recording / reading unit 27 (step 3001). If the DVD medium 29 is not recorded by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 (NO in step 3002), the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 displays an error screen 63 (FIG. 10) of “not searchable” on the image display unit 17. Then, the search process is finished (step 3003).

FIG. 10 shows an error screen 63.
On the error screen 63, a message 65 such as “Cannot search the moving image recorded on this DVD medium” is displayed.

  If the DVD medium 29 is recorded by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 (YES in step 3002), the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 displays a search screen 67 (FIG. 11) on the image display unit 17 (step 3004). ).

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the search screen 67.
On the search screen 67, an area for selecting the search item 69, an area for inputting the search condition 71, and a “search” button 73 are displayed. A plurality of search items 69 and search conditions 71 can be set.

  For example, “subject ID” “examination date” is selected as the search item 69, and “AB002” “2006.9.1 00:00 to 2006.9.3.22:00:00” is selected as the search condition 71. Entered.

  The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 searches the information header file 49 recorded on the DVD medium 29 based on the search item 69 and the search condition 71 (step 3005).

  If there is no DVD image data 58 that matches the search item 69 and the search condition 71 in the information header file 49 (NO in step 3006), the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 performs re-input processing of the search item 69 and the search condition 71. (Step 3008). If there is no re-input of the search item 69 and the search condition 71, the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus 1 ends the search process.

  If there is DVD image data 58 that matches the search item 69 and the search condition 71 in the information header file 49 (YES in step 3006), the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 displays the search result screen 75 (FIG. 12) is displayed (step 3007).

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the search result screen 75.
The search result screen 75 displays a search result list 77 having contents matching the search items 69 and the search conditions 71. The search result list 77 displays a list of moving images that match the search condition 71 together with thumbnail images.
The examiner can select a moving image from the search result list 77 and perform various processes (reproduction, measurement, deletion, copying, etc.).

  As described above, it is possible to easily search for a moving image using information recorded in the information header file 49 at the time of measurement of a living tissue. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently search and manage moving images.

(8. Effects, etc.)
As described above in detail, in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, image data is added to the inspection image data 42 to create the moving image data 57, and the digital data is recorded on the recording medium as it is. Therefore, there is an effect of holding a high-quality image without image quality deterioration.
Further, the DVD medium 29 on which the DVD image data 58 corresponding to the moving image data 57 is recorded by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention can be reproduced by a consumer DVD recorder or player.
Further, since the information header file 49 having the attribute information 51 and the recording information 53 is recorded on the DVD medium 29 together with the DVD image data 58 corresponding to the moving image data 57, the moving image data 57 is managed using the information header file 49. And the search can be performed efficiently. In addition, since it is not necessary to display a barcode when measuring a living tissue as in the prior art, operability is improved.

  The DVD medium created by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention can be reproduced by a general DVD recorder or DVD player. Furthermore, with this DVD medium, moving image search can be performed with an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, measurement can be performed without displaying a barcode, and there is no deterioration in image quality due to digital / analog conversion.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the case of the NTSC system has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to the case of the PAL system. In the PAL system, the recorded image size of the DVD standard is 720 × 576, and the inspection image size of the ultrasonic diagnostic image is 760 × 576. In the PAL method, in order to create a DVD standard recorded image from an inspection image that is an ultrasonic diagnostic image, for example, image data may be deleted for each of the 20 × 586 belt-like regions on both outer sides. Conversely, in order to create an inspection image from a recorded image, predetermined image data (for example, “black” image data) may be added to each of 20 × 586 belt-like regions on both outer sides.

  The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be conceived within the scope of the technical idea disclosed in the present application, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.

Configuration diagram of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 The figure which shows the test | inspection image data 42 The figure which shows the moving image data 57 The figure which shows the information header file 49 The figure which shows DVD media 29 Flow chart showing the procedure for recording moving image data Flow chart showing measurement procedure Diagram showing error screen 59 Flow chart showing the procedure for searching for moving images Diagram showing error screen 63 The figure which shows the search screen 67 The figure which shows the search result screen 75

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ......... Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 3 ......... Probe 5 ......... Ultrasonic transmission / reception part 7 ......... Ultrasonic signal conversion part 9 ... …… Doppler unit 11 ... …… Image generation means 13 ......... Image Composition means 15 ......... Graphic processing means 17 ......... Image display section 19 ......... DVD recording means 21 ......... Image / sound capture means 22 ......... Image addition means 23 ......... Movie conversion means 25 ......... Information header file creation means 27 ......... DVD recording / reading section 29 ......... DVD media 31 ......... DVD playback means 33 ......... Movie playback means 35 ......... Information header file read means 41 ......... Inspection image size 42 ......... Inspection image data 43 ......... Image data shortage area 45 ......... DVD image size 47 ......... Additional image data 49 ......... Information header file 51 ... …… Attribute information 53 ... …… Image information 57 ......... Moving image data 58 ......... DVD image data 59, 63 ......... Error screen 61, 65 ......... Message 67 ......... Search screen 69 ......... Search item 71 ......... Search condition 73 ……… “Search” button 75 ……… Search result screen 77 ……… Search result list

Claims (4)

In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that composes and reproduces the inspection image based on the reflected ultrasonic signal from the subject,
Recording image creation means for creating a recording image of a recording image size by adding a predetermined image or deleting an image for a predetermined area of the inspection image;
Recorded image storage means for storing the recorded image created by the recorded image creating means in a recording medium;
An inspection image creation means for creating an inspection image of an inspection image size by deleting the predetermined image added by the recording image creation means or adding a predetermined image for the predetermined area of the recording image stored in the recording medium; ,
Inspection image reproduction means for reproducing the inspection image created by the inspection image creation means;
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising:   The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein attribute information relating to the attribute of the recorded image and recording information relating to recording of the recorded image are stored together with the recorded image in the recording medium. In an ultrasonic image recording apparatus for recording an inspection image configured based on a reflected ultrasonic signal from a subject,
Recording image creation means for creating a recording image of a recording image size by adding a predetermined image or deleting an image for a predetermined area of the inspection image;
Recorded image storage means for storing the recorded image created by the recorded image creating means in a recording medium;
And an ultrasonic image recording apparatus. In an ultrasonic image reproducing device for reproducing an inspection image configured based on a reflected ultrasonic signal from a subject,
An inspection image creation means for creating an inspection image of an inspection image size by deleting an image or adding a predetermined image for a predetermined area of a recording image of a recording image size stored in the recording means;
Inspection image reproduction means for reproducing the inspection image created by the inspection image creation means;
An ultrasonic image reproducing apparatus comprising:

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