JP2010008668A - Portable radiation image conversion device, radiation image photographing system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable radiation image conversion device, a radiation image photographing system and a program capable of achieving ventilation and suppressing infiltration of a foreign matter. <P>SOLUTION: The portable radiation image conversion device includes: an electronic cassette 32 having a housing in which a radiation detector 60 and an electronic cassette control part 64 are housed and where a vent is formed, a cover member which is provided in the housing and opens and shuts the vent, an actuator 106 which moves the cover member to open and shut the vent, and a CPU 64A which shows environment where radiography is performed and controls the actuator 106 so as to open or shut the vent on the basis of the input environment information; and a console 42 having a transmitter-receiver 42H for inputting the environment information in the electronic cassette 32. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable radiographic image conversion device, a radiographic imaging system, and a program.

  In recent years, an FPD (Flat Panel Detector) has been put into practical use, in which an X-ray sensitive layer is arranged on a TFT (Thin Film Transistor) active matrix substrate, and X-rays can be directly converted into digital data. 2. Description of the Related Art A portable radiographic image conversion apparatus (hereinafter also referred to as “electronic cassette”) that generates image information indicating a radiographic image represented by the emitted radiation and stores the generated image information has been put into practical use.

  An electronic cassette stores an electronic circuit that generates image information indicating a radiation image by detecting a weak signal generated by irradiated radiation, and is generated in the electronic circuit when generating the image information. There is a known problem that the detection result of a signal is not constant due to the influence of heat and the image quality may deteriorate.

  As a technique for solving this problem, Patent Document 1 describes a technique in which a fan is provided in a casing of an electronic cassette and an electronic circuit in the casing is cooled by blowing air from the fan.

Further, in Patent Document 2, a vent is provided in the casing of the electronic cassette, the vent is opened during non-photographing to discharge air in the casing to the outside from the vent, and from the vent to the casing. A technique for cooling the entire apparatus by taking in outside air is described.
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  However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem that the electronic circuit cannot be sufficiently cooled because the inside of the housing is a sealed space.

  In the technique of Patent Document 2, the air in the casing is discharged from the vent and the outside air is taken into the casing from the vent, so that a cooling effect higher than that of the technique of Patent Document 1 can be expected. For example, when using an electronic cassette during surgery, if the vent is open at the time of non-shooting, the inside of the housing is exposed to the outside, so there is a risk that foreign substances such as blood may enter the housing There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a portable radiographic image conversion device, a radiographic imaging system, and a program that can ventilate and suppress entry of foreign matter. The purpose is to do.

  In order to achieve the above object, the portable radiographic image conversion device according to claim 1 stores an electronic circuit that generates image information indicating a radiographic image corresponding to the radiation dose irradiated from the outside, and has ventilation. A housing in which an opening is formed; a lid provided in the housing for opening and closing the vent; a moving means for moving the lid so as to open and close the vent; and the radiation And control means for controlling the moving means so as to open or close the vent based on the input environment information.

  According to the portable radiographic image conversion device according to claim 1, the vent hole formed in the casing in which the electronic circuit that generates the image information indicating the radiographic image corresponding to the radiation dose irradiated from the outside is housed. The lid that opens and closes is moved by the moving means so as to open and close the vent.

  Here, in the present invention, the moving means is controlled by the control means so as to indicate the environment where the radiographic image is taken and the vent is opened or closed based on the input environmental information.

  As described above, according to the portable radiographic image conversion apparatus of the present invention, since the vent hole formed in the housing is opened or closed according to the environment for capturing the radiographic image, ventilation can be performed, and Intrusion of foreign matter can be suppressed.

  In the portable radiographic image conversion device according to claim 1, as in the invention according to claim 2, the environmental information is associated with opening / closing information indicating whether the vent is opened or closed. A storage means that is stored; and an accepting means that accepts environment information; and when the control means stores the environment information received and input by the accepting means in the storage means, The opening / closing information associated with the environmental information may be read from the storage unit, and the moving unit may be controlled to open or close the vent according to the opening / closing information. Thereby, since the control for opening or closing the vent is performed when the accepting unit accepts the environmental information, it is possible to prevent the vent from being opened or closed at a timing not intended by the user.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the portable radiographic image conversion apparatus is characterized in that the control means has other environmental information other than the environmental information stored in the storage means by the control means. When the opening / closing information corresponding to the other environment information is received, the other environment information and the opening / closing information may be associated with each other and stored in the storage unit. Thereby, since the environmental information in a memory | storage means and the opening / closing information linked | related with the said environmental information can be increased, the convenience for a user can be improved.

  Moreover, the portable radiographic image conversion device according to claim 2 or 3 is the same as the invention according to claim 4, in the environment indicated by the environment information corresponding to the environment information in the storage means. When the environment information inputted and inputted by the accepting means is stored in the storage means, the photographable image number information indicating the number of radiographable images that can be taken is associated and stored. The shootable number information associated with the environment information is read from the storage means, and when the shootable number indicated by the shootable number information is less than a predetermined number, the shootable number is less than a predetermined number. Control may be performed so as to display a certain thing. As a result, the photographer can take an image while being aware that the number of images that can be taken is less than a predetermined number. Therefore, when obtaining a plurality of radiation images having different importance levels, a radiological image having a high importance level is obtained. It is possible to avoid the situation that the photographing cannot be performed before the image is obtained.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the portable radiographic image conversion apparatus, as in the fifth aspect of the invention, the control means has other environmental information other than the environmental information stored in the storage means by the receiving means. In addition, when the shootable number information corresponding to the other environment information is received, the other storage information and the shootable number information may be associated with each other and stored in the storage unit. Accordingly, the environment information in the storage unit and the number of shootable images associated with the environment information can be increased, so that the convenience for the user can be improved.

  In addition, the portable radiographic image conversion device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is configured such that the housing is installed at a predetermined location as in the invention according to claim 6. Detecting means for detecting, and when the detecting means detects that the casing is installed at a predetermined location by the detecting means, the moving means is configured to open the vent hole. It may be controlled. Thereby, since a vent can be open | released by installing a portable radiographic image conversion apparatus in the predetermined place, the convenience for a user can be improved.

  On the other hand, in order to achieve the above object, a radiographic imaging system according to a seventh aspect includes the portable radiographic image conversion device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, and the environmental information. And a communication device having input means for inputting to the portable radiographic image conversion device.

  According to the radiographic imaging system of Claim 7, since it acts similarly to the portable radiographic image conversion apparatus of any one of Claims 1-6, the portable radiographic image conversion apparatus and Similar effects can be obtained.

  On the other hand, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the program according to claim 8 stores a computer, an electronic circuit for generating image information indicating a radiation image corresponding to a radiation dose irradiated from the outside, and a vent hole. A determination means for determining whether to open or close the ventilation hole of the housing in which the radiographic image is captured, based on the input environmental information, and the determination by the determination means This is to function as a control means for controlling a moving means for moving the lid so as to open and close the vent so that the vent is opened or closed according to the result.

  Therefore, according to the program according to the eighth aspect, since it operates in the same manner as the invention according to the first aspect, the ventilation can be performed and the intrusion of foreign matters can be suppressed as in the first aspect. can do.

  A program according to a ninth aspect is a program for causing a computer to function as a control unit constituting the portable radiographic image conversion apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects.

  Therefore, according to the program of the ninth aspect, since it operates in the same manner as the portable radiographic image conversion apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, it is the same as the portable radiographic image conversion apparatus. An effect can be obtained.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to perform the ventilation and to suppress the intrusion of foreign matters.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

  [First Embodiment]

  First, the configuration of the radiation information system 10 according to the first embodiment will be described. In FIG. 1, the radiation information system 10 according to the first embodiment {hereinafter referred to as “RIS10” (RIS: Radiology Information System). ) Is a block diagram showing each component.

  The RIS 10 is a system for managing information such as medical appointment reservations and diagnostic records in the radiology department, and constitutes a part of a hospital information system (HIS).

  The RIS 10 includes a plurality of imaging request input terminals 12 (hereinafter also referred to as “input terminals 12”), a RIS server 14, and a plurality of radiographic imaging systems 18 (hereinafter also referred to as “imaging systems 18”). It is comprised including.

  The RIS server 14 manages the entire RIS 10 and is configured to be capable of mutual communication with each input terminal 12 and imaging system 18 via a LAN (Local Area Network) cable 20 or a wireless LAN 22. The RIS server 14 is connected to a HIS server 24 that manages the entire HIS.

  The input terminal 12 is used by a doctor 26 (see FIG. 2) and a radiographer to input and view diagnostic information and facility reservations. A radiographic imaging request (imaging reservation) is also input to the input terminal 12. Made from. Each input terminal 12 is composed of a personal computer with a display device, and is connected to the RIS server 14 via a LAN to enable mutual communication.

  The RIS server 14 receives an imaging request from each input terminal 12 and manages a radiographic imaging schedule in the imaging system 18 and includes a database 28.

  The database includes information on the patient 30, such as attribute information (name, sex, date of birth, age, blood, patient ID, etc.), medical history, medical history, radiation images taken in the past, etc. of the patient 30 (see FIG. 2). , Information about the electronic cassette 32 such as the identification number, model, size, sensitivity, usable imaging part (content of imaging request that can be supported), start date of use, number of times of use, etc. Consists of environment information that indicates an environment in which a radiographic image is captured using the electronic cassette 32, that is, an environment in which the electronic cassette 32 is used (for example, an operating room or a radiographing room installed exclusively for radiographic imaging). Has been.

  The imaging system 18 captures a radiographic image by an operation of a doctor 26 or a radiographer according to an instruction from the RIS server 14. The imaging system 18 includes an imaging device 34 that irradiates a patient 30 as a subject with radiation X having a radiation dose according to imaging conditions, and a radiation detector that detects the radiation X transmitted through the patient 30 and converts the radiation X into radiation image information. An electronic cassette 32 (described later), a display device 36 for displaying a radiographic image based on the radiation X detected by the radiation detector, and a battery 38 (FIGS. 3, 4 and 3) built in the electronic cassette 32 11) and a console 42 for controlling the electronic cassette 32, the photographing device 34, the display device 36, and the cradle 40. Signals are transmitted and received by wireless communication between the electronic cassette 32, the imaging device 34, the display device 36, the cradle 40, and the console 42.

  FIG. 2 shows a state in which the imaging system 18 is installed in an operating room 44 as an imaging room as an example of a state in which the imaging system 18 according to the first embodiment is arranged. In the operating room 44 of FIG. 2, in addition to the imaging system 18, an operating table 46 on which the patient 30 lies is disposed, and an instrument table 48 on which various instruments used by the doctor 26 for surgery are placed. It is arranged on the side. Various devices necessary for the operation such as an anesthesia machine, an aspirator, an electrocardiograph, a sphygmomanometer, and the like are arranged around the operating table 46 (these devices are omitted in FIG. 2). .

  The imaging device 34 is connected to the free arm 50 and can be moved to a desired position according to the imaging region of the patient 30 and can be retracted to a position that does not interfere with the operation by the doctor 26. Similarly, the display device 36 is connected to the free arm 52 and can be moved to a position where the doctor 26 can easily check the captured radiographic image.

  In the example of FIG. 2, the imaging system 18 is installed in the operating room 44, but the imaging system 18 may be installed in other places such as an imaging room installed exclusively for radiographic image capturing.

  FIG. 3 shows a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the electronic cassette 32.

  As shown in the figure, the electronic cassette 32 includes a housing 54 made of a material that transmits the radiation X. Inside the housing 54, a grid 58 for removing scattered radiation of the radiation X by the patient 30 from the irradiation surface 56 side of the housing 54 irradiated with the radiation X, and radiation detection for detecting the radiation X transmitted through the patient 30. A vessel 60 (radiation conversion panel) and a lead plate 62 that absorbs backscattered rays of radiation X are arranged in this order. Note that the irradiation surface 56 of the housing 54 may be configured as a grid 58.

  Further, inside the casing 54, a battery 38 that is a power source of the electronic cassette 32, an electronic cassette control unit 64 that drives and controls the radiation detector 60 with electric power supplied from the battery 38, and detection by the radiation detector 60. A transmitter / receiver 66 for transmitting / receiving a signal including information on the radiation X to / from the console 42 is accommodated.

  When the electronic cassette 32 is used in the operating room 44 or the like, there is a risk that blood or other germs may adhere. Therefore, by making the electronic cassette 32 have a waterproof and airtight structure, and sterilizing and washing as necessary, one electronic cassette 32 can be used repeatedly.

  The electronic cassette 32 is not limited to being used in the operating room 44, and can be applied to, for example, medical examinations and rounds in hospitals.

  Further, the wireless communication between the electronic cassette 32 and the external device may be performed by optical wireless communication using infrared rays or the like instead of normal communication using radio waves.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the radiation detector 60. The radiation detector 60 has a photoelectric conversion layer 68 made of a substance such as amorphous selenium (a-Se) that senses the radiation X and generates charges on an array of matrix thin film transistors (TFTs) 70. After the generated charge is stored in the storage capacitor 72, the TFTs 70 are sequentially turned on for each row, and the charge is read as an image signal. In FIG. 4, only the connection relationship between one pixel 74 including the photoelectric conversion layer 68 and the storage capacitor 72 and one TFT 70 is shown, and the configuration of the other pixels 74 is omitted. Amorphous selenium must be used within a predetermined temperature range because its structure changes and its function decreases at high temperatures. Therefore, it is preferable to provide means for cooling the radiation detector 60 in the electronic cassette 32. Further, the radiation detector 60 indirectly uses a phosphor material and a photoelectric conversion element (photodiode) instead of the X-ray-charge conversion material that directly converts the radiation X such as amorphous selenium into electric charges. You may convert into an electric charge. As phosphor materials, gadolinium sulfate (GOS) and cesium iodide (CsI) are well known. In this case, X-ray-light conversion is performed using a fluorescent material, and light-charge conversion is performed using a photodiode of a photoelectric conversion element.

  A gate line 76 extending in parallel to the row direction and a signal line 78 extending in parallel to the column direction are connected to the TFT 70 connected to each pixel 74. Each gate line 76 is connected to a line scanning drive unit 80, and each signal line 78 is connected to a multiplexer 82 constituting a reading circuit.

  Control signals Von and Voff for controlling on / off of the TFTs 70 arranged in the row direction are supplied from the line scanning drive unit 80 to the gate line 76. In this case, the line scan driving unit 80 includes a plurality of switches SW1 for switching the gate lines 76, and an address decoder 84 for outputting a selection signal for selecting one of the switches SW1. An address signal is supplied from the electronic cassette control unit 64 to the address decoder 84.

  Further, the charge held in the storage capacitor 72 of each pixel 74 flows out to the signal line 78 through the TFTs 70 arranged in the column direction. This charge is amplified by the amplifier 86. A multiplexer 82 is connected to the amplifier 86 via a sample and hold circuit 88. The multiplexer 82 includes a plurality of switches SW2 for switching the signal lines 78, and an address decoder 90 that outputs a selection signal for selecting one of the switches SW2. An address signal is supplied from the electronic cassette control unit 64 to the address decoder 90. An A / D converter 92 is connected to the multiplexer 82, and radiation image information converted into a digital signal by the A / D converter 92 is supplied to the electronic cassette control unit 64.

  Next, a configuration for cooling the heat generating portion of the electronic cassette 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. Examples of the heat generating unit include the battery 38, the radiation detector 60, the electronic cassette control unit 64, a heat generating circuit that generates heat among various circuits, and a heat generating element that generates heat among various elements.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of the electronic cassette 32 according to the first embodiment, and is a view showing a state in which a vent is closed. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line aa in FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of the electronic cassette 32 according to the first embodiment, and is a view showing a state in which a vent is opened. FIG. 8 is a front view showing the opening / closing mechanism of the electronic cassette 32 according to the first embodiment, and is a view showing a state in which the vent is opened. FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the opening / closing mechanism of the electronic cassette 32 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a front view showing the opening / closing mechanism of the electronic cassette 32 according to the first embodiment, and is a view showing a state in which the vent is closed.

  The casing 54 of the electronic cassette 32 has a shape having four sides 54A, 54B, 54C, 54D on the outer edge, specifically, a four-sided shape (rectangular shape). More specifically, the housing 54 of the electronic cassette 32 has a rectangular shape. The casing 54 has a shape with rounded corners. 2 and 3 schematically show the shape of the housing 54, which has a corner shape. The housing 54 may have a corner shape.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, vents 96 capable of taking outside air into the inside of the housing 54 are provided on the side surfaces 94 </ b> A, 94 </ b> B, 94 </ b> C, 94 </ b> D of the housing 54 that forms the four sides 54 </ b> A, 54 </ b> B, 54 </ b> C, 54 </ b> D. Is formed. The side surface 94A corresponds to the side 54A, the side surface 94B corresponds to the side 54B, the side surface 94C corresponds to the side 54C, and the side surface 94D corresponds to the side 54D.

  The vent 96 communicates over the entire circumference of the housing 54 and is configured by a single opening formed in the side surfaces 94A, 94B, 94C, 94D. The vent 96 may be formed independently on each of the side surfaces 94A, 94B, 94C, 94D, and two or three of the side surfaces 94A, 94B, 94C, 94D. May be configured to communicate with each other. Further, the vent 96 only needs to be arranged corresponding to the heat generating part. When the heat generating part is arranged along one of the four sides 54A, 54B, 54C, 54D, one side thereof is required. It suffices if the side surfaces 94A, 94B, 94C, and 94D are formed. Accordingly, the vent 96 may be formed at least on any of the side surfaces 94A, 94B, 94C, 94D.

  Further, when the vent hole 96 is formed on two side surfaces, the vent port 96 may be formed on opposite side surfaces (for example, the side surface 94A and the side surface 94C), and adjacent side surfaces (for example, the side surface 94A). The side surface 94B) may be formed.

  The casing 54 is provided with a lid member 98 that covers the vent 96.

  The lid member 98 is formed of an endless annular band. The lid member 98 covers the side surfaces 94A, 94B, 94C, 94D and the vent hole 96 from the outer surface side of the housing 20, and is provided on the side surfaces 94A, 94B, 94C, 94D of the housing 54 so as to tighten each side surface. And formed of an elastic material that absorbs an impact applied from the outside of the housing 54. That is, the lid member 98 also functions as a buffer member that absorbs an impact applied from the outside of the housing 54. As the elastic material constituting the lid member 98, for example, rubber or resin is used.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the lid member 98 has a convex portion 98 </ b> A that enters the vent 96. By this convex portion 98A, the contact area between the lid member 98 and the housing 54 increases, and the sealing performance of the housing 54 is enhanced.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the electronic cassette 32 includes an opening / closing mechanism 100 that opens or closes the lid member 98. The opening / closing mechanism 100 includes a slider 102 that is slidably provided on the casing 54, a link member 104 that is provided on the slider 102, and an actuator 106 that slides the slider 102.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the slider 102, the link member 104, and the actuator 106 are respectively disposed on both sides of the housing 54 so as to sandwich the vent 96.

  The link member 104 has a front end portion rotatably attached to the lid member 98 and a rear end portion rotatably attached to the slider 102.

  Specifically, the distal end portion of the link member 104 is fixed to the lid member 98 by adhesion or the like, and rotates around the weakened portion 98B that is thin. On the other hand, the rear end portion of the link member 104 is supported by the slider 102 so as to be rotatable by a shaft portion 108, and is rotated about the shaft portion 108 as a rotation center.

  The slider 102 is attached to a rail 110 provided in the housing 54, and is slidable along the side surface 94 </ b> B of the housing 54 while being guided by the rail 110. Specifically, the slider 102 is slightly shorter than the length of the link member 104 and the facing position (see FIG. 8) where the shaft portion 108 faces the portion of the lid member 98 to which the tip end portion of the link member 104 is attached. It is possible to slide between the retracted position (see FIG. 10) retracted from the facing position by the distance.

  In the electronic cassette 32 according to the first embodiment, a solenoid is applied as the actuator 106. The solenoid has a housing 54 in which the slider 102 is positioned at the retracted position when the plunger is attracted into the case, and the slider 102 is positioned at the opposing position when the plunger is pulled out of the case. Plungers are respectively fixed to the sliders 102 on the inner walls of the sliders 102. When the solenoid is energized, the plunger is attracted into the case, and when not energized, the plunger is pulled out of the case by the urging force of the wound coil spring.

  When the slider 102 is moved to the opposite position by the actuator 106, as shown in FIG. 8, the longitudinal direction of the link member 104 is oriented in a direction orthogonal to the side 54B, and the tip end portion of the link member 104 protrudes to the outside of the housing 54. The lid member 98 is pressed to the outside of the housing 54. As a result, the lid member 94 moves to an open position where the vent 96 is opened.

  On the other hand, when the slider 102 is moved to the retracted position by the actuator 106, the longitudinal direction of the link member 104 is directed in the direction along the side 54B, as shown in FIG. The lid member 98 is housed and pulled from the outside of the housing 54 to the housing 54 side. As a result, the lid member 98 moves to the closed position where the vent 96 is closed.

  As described above, when the slider 102 slides, the link member 104 rises with respect to the side surface 94B of the housing 54, the lid member 98 moves to the open position, and the link member 104 moves to the side surface 94B of the housing 54. The lid member 62 is tilted with respect to the closed position.

  In the above description, the opening / closing mechanism 100 disposed on the side surface 94B forming the side 54B has been described. However, the opening / closing mechanism 100 is also disposed on each of the side surfaces 94A, 94C, 94D, and the ventilation port 96 includes the side surfaces 94A, 94B, In 94C and 94D, the lid member 98 is configured to open and close independently. The opening / closing mechanism 100 may be disposed on at least one of the side surfaces 94A, 94B, 94C, 94D.

  Further, a fan may be provided inside the housing 54 for circulating outside air inside the housing 54 in a state where the vent 96 is opened.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a more detailed configuration of the radiation image capturing system 18 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the imaging device 34 receives signals related to imaging conditions and the like by wireless communication from an imaging switch 34A, a radiation source 34B that outputs radiation X, and a console 42, while wirelessly communicating with the console 42. A transmitter / receiver 34C for transmitting a signal such as a radiographing completion signal, and a radiation source controller 34D for controlling the radiation source 34B based on an imaging start signal supplied from the imaging switch 34A and an imaging condition supplied from the transceiver 34C; It is equipped with.

  The radiation source control unit 34D of the imaging device 34 wirelessly transmits imaging conditions of the patient 30 from a CPU (central processing unit) 42A of the console 42 via a transceiver 42H (described later) of the console 42 and a transceiver 34C of the imaging device 34. The patient 30 is irradiated with the radiation X having a predetermined radiation dose by controlling the radiation source 34B according to the acquired imaging conditions.

  The electronic cassette 32 receives various information such as the environmental information described above by wireless communication from the battery 38, the electronic cassette control unit 64, and the console 42, and wirelessly communicates radiographic image information obtained by imaging to the console 42. And a radiation detector 60 are provided.

  The battery 38 is electrically connected to the electronic cassette controller 64, the transceiver 66, the radiation detector 60, and the driver 120 that controls the operation of the actuator 106 in accordance with instructions from the electronic cassette controller 64. Supply.

  The electronic cassette control unit 64 includes a CPU 64A, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 64B, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 64C, an NVM (Non Volatile Memory) 64D, and an image memory 64E.

  The CPU 64A controls the operation of the entire electronic cassette 32. The ROM 64B functions as a storage unit that stores in advance a control program for controlling the operation of the electronic cassette 32, an opening / closing control processing program to be described later, various parameters, and the like. The RAM 64C is used as a work area when executing various programs. The NVM 64D stores various types of information that must be retained even when the power switch of the apparatus is turned off. The image memory 64E stores the radiation image information detected by the radiation detector 60.

  In the NVM 64D according to the first embodiment, the environmental information described above and opening / closing information indicating whether the vent 96 is opened or closed are associated with each other and stored in advance. The number of images that can be captured that indicates the number of images that can be captured in the environment indicated by the environment information is stored in advance in association with each other.

  The radiation detector 60, the ROM 64B, the RAM 64C, the NVM 64D, the image memory 64E, and the transceiver 66 are connected to the CPU 64A. In addition, an actuator 106 is connected to the CPU 64A via a driver 120. Therefore, the CPU 64A supplies address signals to the address decoder 84 of the line scanning drive unit 80 (see FIG. 4) and the address decoder 90 of the multiplexer 82 that constitute the radiation detector 60, and the ROM 64B, RAM 64C, and NVM 64D. In addition, access to the image memory 64E, transmission / reception of various information to / from the console 42 via the transceiver 66, and control of the operation of the actuator 106 via the driver 120 can be performed.

  The cradle 40 is a cradle control unit 40 </ b> A that controls the operation of the entire cradle 40, a transceiver 40 </ b> B that transmits and receives various information by wireless communication with the console 42, and power that supplies power to the battery 38 of the electronic cassette 32. 40C of supply parts.

  In the cradle 40 according to the first embodiment, when the electronic cassette 32 is loaded, the power supply unit 40C supplies power to the battery 38, and radiation image information is stored in the image memory 64E. In that case, the cradle control unit 40A acquires the radiographic image information, and transmits the acquired radiographic image information to the console 42 via the transceiver 40B.

  The display device 36 includes a receiver 36A that receives radiation image information from the console 42, a display control unit 36B that performs display control of the received radiation image information, and a display that displays the radiation image information processed by the display control unit 36B. 36C.

  The console 42 includes a CPU 42A, a ROM 42B, a RAM 42C, an NVM 42D, a reception unit 42E, a display control unit 42F, a display unit 42G, and a transceiver 42H.

  The CPU 42A is responsible for overall operation of the console 42. The ROM 42B functions as a storage unit that stores in advance a control program for controlling the operation of the console 42, various parameters, and the like. The RAM 42C is used as a work area when executing various programs. The NVM 42D stores various types of information that must be retained even when the power switch of the apparatus is turned off. The receiving unit 42E includes a plurality of keys, and receives various information and instructions. The display control unit 42F performs display control of various received information. The display unit 42G displays various information processed by the display control unit 42F. The transceiver 42H transmits and receives various information such as radiation image information and environment information by wireless communication.

  In the first embodiment, visible display is performed using an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) as the display units 36C and 42G. However, the display units 36C and 42G are not limited to this, and an organic EL display or CRT display is used. Visual display may be performed using another display such as the above.

  Next, the overall operation of the RIS 10 according to the first embodiment will be briefly described.

  The input terminal 12 accepts an imaging request including environmental information from the doctor 26 or a radiologist. In the imaging request, the environment in which the electronic cassette 32 is used, the date and time of imaging, and imaging conditions {imaging site, angle and number, tube voltage for irradiating radiation X, tube current, irradiation time, size of the electronic cassette 32 and Sensitivity etc.} is specified.

  The input terminal 12 notifies the RIS server 14 of the contents of the accepted imaging request. The RIS server 14 records the contents of the imaging request notified from the input terminal 12 in the database 28.

  By accessing the RIS server 14, the console 42 acquires the content of the imaging request and the environment information associated therewith from the RIS server 14, and displays the content of the imaging request on the display unit 42G.

  When the doctor 26 or the radiographer starts to capture a radiographic image based on the content of the imaging request displayed on the display unit 42G, the patient 30 is irradiated with the radiation X from the radiation source 34B of the imaging device 34. The radiation X passes through the patient 30, and after the scattered radiation is removed by the grid 58 of the electronic cassette 32, the radiation X is irradiated to the radiation detector 60, and is electrically supplied by the photoelectric conversion layer 68 of each pixel 74 constituting the radiation detector 60. The signal is converted into a signal and held as a charge in the storage capacitor 72 (see FIG. 4). Next, the charge information which is the radiation image information of the patient 30 held in each storage capacitor 72 is read according to the address signal supplied from the CPU 64 </ b> A constituting the electronic cassette control unit 64 to the line scanning drive unit 80 and the multiplexer 82.

  That is, the address decoder 84 of the line scan driver 80 outputs a selection signal in accordance with the address signal supplied from the CPU 64A, selects one of the switches SW1, and controls the gate of the TFT 70 connected to the corresponding gate line 76. A signal Von is supplied. On the other hand, the address decoder 90 of the multiplexer 82 outputs a selection signal in accordance with the address signal supplied from the CPU 64A to sequentially switch the switch SW2, and the pixel 74 connected to the gate line 76 selected by the line scan driving unit 80. Radiation image information which is charge information held in the storage capacitor 72 is sequentially read out via the signal line 78.

  The radiation image information read out from the storage capacitor 72 of each pixel 74 connected to the selected gate line 76 is amplified by each amplifier 86, sampled by each sample hold circuit 88, and passed through the multiplexer 82. The signal is supplied to the A / D converter 92 and converted into a digital signal. The radiographic image information converted into the digital signal is temporarily stored in the image memory 64E of the electronic cassette control unit 64, and then transmitted to the console 42 by wireless communication via the transceiver 66.

  Similarly, the address decoder 84 of the line scan driver 80 sequentially switches the switch SW1 in accordance with the address signal supplied from the CPU 64A, and the charge held in the storage capacitor 72 of each pixel 74 connected to each gate line 76. Radiation image information as information is read out via the signal line 78 and stored in the image memory 64E of the electronic cassette control unit 64 via the multiplexer 82 and the A / D converter 92.

  The radiographic image information transmitted to the console 42 is received by the transceiver 42H, subjected to predetermined image processing in the CPU 42A, and then stored in the NVM 42D in a state associated with the patient information of the patient 30.

  The radiographic image information subjected to the image processing is transmitted from the transceiver 42H to the display device 36. The display device 36 that has received the radiation image information by the receiver 36A controls the display unit 36C by the display control unit 36B to display the radiation image. The doctor 26 performs the operation while confirming the radiation image displayed on the display unit 36C.

  By the way, when the console 42 acquires the environment information included in the imaging request from the RIS server 14, the environment information is communicated with the environment information via the transmitter / receiver 42H (for example, at any position in the operating room 44). Continue to transmit at a possible radio field strength). When the electronic cassette 32 receives the environmental information, the electronic cassette 32 executes a process for performing control for opening or closing the vent 96 of the electronic cassette 32 (opening / closing control process). Further, when receiving the environment information, the electronic cassette 32 transmits reception completion information indicating that the reception is completed to the console 42. When the console 42 receives the reception completion information, the console 42 stops transmitting environment information.

  In the console 42 according to the first embodiment, the environment information is acquired from the RIS server 14, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the environment information may be acquired via the reception unit 42E.

  Next, a processing routine of the electronic cassette 32 when executing the opening / closing control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the opening / closing control processing program executed by the CPU 64A of the electronic cassette 32 at this time, and the program is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 64B.

  In step 200 of the figure, it is determined whether or not the received environment information is stored in the NVM 64D. If a negative determination is made, the present opening / closing control processing program is terminated, whereas if a positive determination is made. The process proceeds to step 202, and the number of shootable images associated with the environment information is read from the NVM 64D.

  In the next step 204, it is determined whether or not the shootable number indicated by the shootable number information read in step 202 is less than a predetermined number. If the determination is negative, the process of step 206 is performed. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 206, and information indicating that the number of images that can be captured is less than a predetermined number is transmitted to the console 42. The CPU 42A of the console 42 receives the information via the transceiver 42H, displays information indicating that the number of shootable images is less than a predetermined number on the display unit 42G, and displays the information on the display device 36. Display information for displaying information indicating that the number of shootable images is less than a predetermined number is displayed on the display unit 36C via the transmitter / receiver 42H. The display control unit 36B of the display device 36 receives the display information via the receiver 36A, and causes the display unit 36C to display information indicating that the number of shootable images is less than a predetermined number.

  In the imaging system 18 according to the first embodiment, as an example of displaying information indicating that the number of images that can be captured is less than a predetermined number, visual display is performed using the display units 36C and 42G. Although the embodiment is applied, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of the visual display by the display units 36C and 42G, an audible display is performed using a sound reproduction device such as a speaker, or a permanent visual display is performed by printing. Also good. A plurality of the visible display, audible display, and permanent visible display may be combined.

  Further, as the predetermined number of images, a predetermined number of images can be exemplified as the one in which the temperature inside the housing 54 increases and the image quality of the radiographic image decreases.

  In step 208, the opening / closing information associated with the received environment information is read from the NVM 64D. In the next step 210, it is determined whether the opening / closing information read in step 208 indicates that the vent 96 is opened. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step 212.

  In step 212, it is determined whether or not the vent 96 is open. If the determination is negative, the process of step 214 is not executed and the present opening / closing control processing program is terminated, while an affirmative determination is made. In this case, the process proceeds to step 214, the operation of the actuator 106 is controlled so as to close the vent 96, and then this opening / closing control processing program is terminated.

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made at step 210, the routine proceeds to step 216, where it is determined whether the vent 96 is closed, and when a negative determination is made, the processing of step 218 is not executed. If the affirmative determination is made while the present opening / closing control processing program is terminated, the routine proceeds to step 218, the operation of the actuator 106 is controlled so as to open the vent 96, and then the present opening / closing control program is terminated.

  Next, referring to FIG. 13, in the electronic cassette 32 according to the first embodiment, the environment information, the opening / closing information corresponding to the environment information, and the environment information and the number of images that can be taken corresponding to the environment information are displayed. A processing routine for registration by storing in the NVM 64D will be described. In FIG. 13, environment information and opening / closing information corresponding to the environment information, or environment information and photographable number information corresponding to the environment information are transmitted from the console 42, and the transmitter / receiver 66 receives the transmitted information. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of a registration processing program executed by the CPU 64A of the electronic cassette 32, and the program is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 64B.

  In step 300 in the figure, it is determined whether or not the transmitter / receiver 66 has received the environment information and the opening / closing information corresponding to the environment information. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 302. In step 302, it is determined whether the environment information and the opening / closing information received by the transmitter / receiver 66 are stored in the NVM 64D. If the determination is affirmative, the main registration process is performed without executing the process in step 304. On the other hand, if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step 304, where the environment information and the opening / closing information received by the transmitter / receiver 66 are registered in the NVM 64D, and then the registration processing program is ended.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 300, the process proceeds to step 306, where it is determined whether the environment information and the number of shootable images received by the transmitter / receiver 66 are stored in the NVM 64D. If YES in step 308, the registration processing program is terminated without executing the processing in step 308. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 308, where the environment information and the number of shootable images received by the transceiver 66 are obtained. After registration by storing in the NVM 64D, the present registration processing program is terminated.

  Next, referring to FIG. 14, when the electronic cassette 32 is installed at a predetermined location (here, when the electronic cassette 32 is loaded into the cradle 40 to charge the battery 38 of the electronic cassette 32). More specifically, the processing routine when the CPU 64A detects that the battery 38 has started to be charged will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing of an opening process program executed by the CPU 64A of the electronic cassette 32 at this time, and the program is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 64B in advance.

  In step 400 of the figure, it is determined whether or not the vent 96 is closed. If the determination is negative, the processing of step 402 is not executed and the present opening processing program is terminated.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step 400, the process proceeds to step 402, and the operation of the actuator 106 is controlled so as to open the vent 96.

  As described in detail above, in the imaging system 18 according to the first embodiment, the radiation detector 60 and the electronic cassette control unit 64 that generate image information indicating a radiation image corresponding to the radiation dose irradiated from the outside. And a cover member 98 that is provided in the casing 54 and that opens and closes the vent hole 96, and a lid member 98 that opens and closes the vent hole 96. An electronic cassette 32 having a CPU 64A that indicates an environment for capturing a radiographic image and controls the actuator 106 so that the vent 96 is opened or closed based on the input environmental information; A console 42 having a transceiver 42H for inputting information to the electronic cassette 32, thereby providing a ring for capturing a radiation image. Since vent port 96 formed in the housing 54 is opened or closed, it can be aerated, and it is possible to suppress foreign matter from entering in accordance with the.

  Further, in the photographing system 18 according to the first embodiment, the NVM 64D in which the electronic cassette 32 stores the environment information and the opening / closing information indicating whether the vent 96 is opened or closed is stored in association with the environment information. When the environment information received and input by the CPU 64A and the transceiver 66 is stored in the NVM 64D, the opening / closing information associated with the environment information is read from the NVM 64D. The actuator 106 is controlled so that the vent 96 is opened / closed according to the opening / closing information, and control for opening or closing the vent 96 is performed by the transceiver 66 receiving the environmental information. It is possible to prevent the vent 96 from being opened or closed at a timing not intended by the user.

  Further, in the imaging system 18 according to the first embodiment, the CPU 64A has received the environment information other than the environment information stored in the NVM 64D by the transceiver 66 and the opening / closing information corresponding to the other environment information. In this case, by performing the control of associating the other environment information and the opening / closing information in association with each other and storing them in the NVM 64D, the environment information in the NVM 64D and the opening / closing information associated with the environment information can be increased. Can be improved.

  In the imaging system 18 according to the first embodiment, the NVM 64D is associated with the environment information and stores the number of shootable image information indicating the number of radiable images that can be captured in the environment indicated by the environment information. When the environment information received and input by the transceiver 66 is stored in the NVM 64D, the CPU 64A reads out the shootable number information associated with the environment information from the NVM 64D and is indicated by the shootable number information. When the number of shootable images is less than a predetermined number, the photographer controls the display so that the number of shootable images is less than a predetermined number. Because it is possible to take a picture while being aware that it is less than, it is necessary to obtain multiple radiation images with different importance levels. It is possible to avoid occurrence of a situation that imaging becomes impossible before to obtain high radiographic image importance.

  Further, in the photographing system 18 according to the first embodiment, the CPU 64A obtains other environmental information other than the environmental information stored in the NVM 64D by the transceiver 66 and the number of images that can be taken corresponding to the other environmental information. When received, the environment information in the NVM 64D and the shootable number information associated with the environment information can be increased by controlling the other environment information and the shootable number information in association with each other and storing them in the NVM 64D. Therefore, convenience for the user can be improved.

  Further, in the imaging system 18 according to the first embodiment, when the CPU 64A detects that the casing 54 is loaded in the cradle 40, the CPU 64A controls the actuator 106 so as to open the vent 96. Since the vent 96 can be opened by loading the electronic cassette 32 into the cradle 40, the convenience for the user can be improved.

  [Second Embodiment]

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  First, the configuration of the electronic cassette 32B according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the electronic cassette 32B according to the second embodiment, the same components as those in FIGS. 1 to 11 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIGS. 1 to 11, and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing an appearance of an electronic cassette 32B according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the electronic cassette 32B according to the second embodiment is provided with a UI (user interface) panel 450 as compared with the electronic cassette 32 described in the first embodiment. The only difference is that

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electrical system of the electronic cassette 32B according to the second embodiment.

  The UI panel 450 includes a touch panel display or the like in which a transmissive touch panel is superimposed on a display. Various types of information are displayed on the display surface of the display, and desired information and instructions are input when the user touches the touch panel. Is done.

  The CPU 64A is connected to the UI panel 450, and can display various types of information on the UI panel 450 and grasp the contents of user operation instructions on the UI panel 450.

  In the electronic cassette 32B according to the second embodiment, the UI panel 450 can accept various types of information by turning on a switch (not shown) provided on one side of the electronic cassette 32. When the switch is turned off, the UI panel 450 is configured to be in a state where various information cannot be received.

  Next, a processing routine when environmental information is received by the UI panel 450 in the electronic cassette 32B according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the opening / closing control processing program executed by the CPU 64A of the electronic cassette 32B at this time, and the program is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 64B. Also, the program shown in FIG. 17 differs from the program shown in FIG. 12 only in that step 206B is applied instead of step 206, so that the program shown in FIG. Steps that perform the same processing as in FIG. 12 are assigned the same step numbers as in FIG. 12, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

  In step 206B in the figure, control is performed so that information indicating that the number of shootable images is less than a predetermined number is displayed on the UI panel 450. In the second embodiment, visual display is performed using the UI panel 450. However, the display is not limited to this, and an audible display is performed using an audio reproduction device such as a speaker instead of the visual display using the UI panel 450. Permanently visible display may be performed by printing or printing. A plurality of the visible display, audible display, and permanent visible display may be combined.

  Next, referring to FIG. 18, in the electronic cassette 32B according to the second embodiment, the environment information, the opening / closing information corresponding to the environment information, the environment information, and the number of images that can be taken corresponding to the environment information are displayed as NVM64D. The processing routine when registering by storing in the above will be described. 18 is executed by the CPU 64A of the electronic cassette 32B when the UI panel 450 receives the environment information and the opening / closing information corresponding to the environment information, and the environment information and the number of shootable images corresponding to the environment information. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of a registration process program, and the said program is beforehand memorize | stored in the predetermined area | region of ROM64B. Also, the program shown in FIG. 18 differs from the program shown in FIG. 13 only in that step 300B is applied instead of step 300, and therefore the program shown in FIG. Steps that perform the same processing as in FIG. 13 are assigned the same step numbers as in FIG.

  In step 300B of the figure, it is determined whether environmental information and opening / closing information corresponding to the environmental information have been received by the UI panel 450.

  As described in detail above, in the electronic cassette 32B according to the second embodiment, the radiation detector 60 and the electronic cassette control unit 64 that generate image information indicating a radiation image corresponding to the radiation dose irradiated from the outside. Is housed, a housing 54 in which a vent 96 is formed, a lid member 98 provided in the housing 54 for opening and closing the vent 54, and a lid member for opening and closing the vent 96. And an actuator 106 that moves the airflow image, and a CPU 64A that controls the actuator 106 so that the vent 96 is opened or closed based on the input environment information. The vent 96 formed in the housing 54 is opened or closed according to the environment where the radiographic image is taken. It is possible to suppress the entry.

  Further, in the electronic cassette 32B according to the second embodiment, the NVM 64D in which the environmental information and the opening / closing information indicating whether the vent 96 is opened or closed are associated and stored, and the UI panel 450 that receives the environmental information. When the environment information received and input by the UI panel 450 is stored in the NVM 64D, the CPU 64A reads the opening / closing information associated with the environment information from the NVM 64D, and stores the opening / closing information in the opening / closing information. Accordingly, the actuator 106 is controlled so that the vent 96 is opened and closed, and control for opening or closing the vent 96 is performed by the UI panel 450 receiving environmental information. Thus, the vent 96 can be prevented from being opened or closed.

  In the electronic cassette 32B according to the second embodiment, the CPU 64A receives other environmental information other than the environmental information stored in the NVM 64D by the UI panel 450 and the opening / closing information corresponding to the other environmental information. In this case, by performing the control of associating the other environment information and the opening / closing information in association with each other and storing them in the NVM 64D, the environment information in the NVM 64D and the opening / closing information associated with the environment information can be increased. Can be improved.

  Further, in the electronic cassette 32B according to the second embodiment, the NVM 64D is associated with and stores memorable number information indicating the number of radiographic images that can be captured in an environment indicated by the environment information in association with the environment information. When the environment information received and input by the UI panel 450 is stored in the NVM 64D, the CPU 64A reads out the shootable number information associated with the environment information from the NVM 64D and is indicated by the shootable number information. When the number of shootable images is less than a predetermined number, the photographer controls the display so that the number of shootable images is less than a predetermined number. Because it is possible to take a picture while being conscious of being less than, it is possible to obtain multiple radiation images with different importance Per, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a situation that imaging becomes impossible before to obtain a high importance radiographic image.

  Further, in the electronic cassette 32B according to the second embodiment, the CPU 64A displays the environmental information other than the environmental information stored in the NVM 64D of the UI panel 450 and the number of images that can be taken corresponding to the other environmental information. When accepted, the environment information and the number of shootable images associated with the environment information can be increased by controlling the other environment information and the number of shootable image information in association with each other and storing them in the NVM 64D. Convenience for the user can be improved.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated using said each embodiment, the technical scope of this invention is not limited to the range as described in each said embodiment. Various changes or improvements can be added to the above-described embodiments without departing from the gist of the invention, and forms to which the changes or improvements are added are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  In addition, each of the above embodiments does not limit the invention described in the claims, and all combinations of features described in each of the above embodiments are indispensable for solving means of the invention. Not always. Each of the above embodiments includes inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by a combination according to the situation in a plurality of disclosed constituent requirements. Even if some constituent elements are deleted from all the constituent elements shown in each of the above embodiments, as long as an effect is obtained, a configuration in which these some constituent elements are deleted can be extracted as an invention.

  For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, the embodiment has been described with respect to the case where the power of the actuator 106 is transmitted to the lid member 98 via the link member 104 to open and close the vent 96, but the present invention is not limited thereto. As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the opening / closing includes a telescopic rod 460A, 460B disposed on the side surface 94B of the housing 54 and a housing 460C in which the rod 460A, 460B is housed. The vent 96 may be opened and closed by the mechanism 460. In this case, the rods 460 </ b> A and 460 </ b> B and the housing body 460 </ b> C are respectively disposed on both sides of the housing 54 so as to sandwich the vent hole 96 therebetween.

  The distal end portion of the rod 460A is in contact with the surface of the lid member 98, and the rod member 460A and 460B extend and the rod 460A presses the lid member 98, whereby the lid member 98 opens the vent 96.

  Further, when the rods 460A and 460B are contracted and accommodated in the accommodating body 460C, the lid member 98 is returned to the closed position by the elastic force of the lid member 98, and the lid member 98 closes the vent hole 96.

  As a driving mechanism for driving the rod 460A, for example, a solenoid can be used. The opening / closing mechanism 460 is also arranged on each of the side surfaces 94A, 94C, 94D, and the vent 96 is configured to open and close the lid member 98 independently on each of the side surfaces 94A, 94B, 94C, 94D. The opening / closing mechanism 460 may be disposed on at least one of the side surfaces 94A, 94B, 94C, 94D.

  Further, the opening / closing mechanism 460 may be configured not at the side surfaces 94A, 94B, 94C, 94D of the housing 54 but at a corner portion of the housing 54 as shown in FIG. The opening / closing mechanisms 460 are respectively arranged at the four corners of the housing 54.

  When the rods 460A and 460B are extended and the rod 460A presses the corner of the lid member 98, the lid member 98 opens the vent 96 formed in the side surfaces 94B and 94C. In this configuration, the vents 96 formed in the side surfaces 94B and 94C can be opened at a time. In addition, the dead space of the housing 54 is reduced by arranging the vent 96 at the corner of the housing 54.

  Further, in the first embodiment, an example in which information indicating that the number of images that can be shot is less than a predetermined number is displayed on the display unit 42G of the console 42 and the display unit 36C of the display device 36 is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a display unit is provided in the cradle 40, and information indicating that the number of shootable images is less than a predetermined number is displayed on the display unit. You may do it.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Embodiment, although the electronic cassette 32 demonstrated and demonstrated the example in the case of receiving the environmental information transmitted from the console 42, this invention is not limited to this, For example, A transmission device that continues to transmit environmental information may be installed near the entrance / exit of the operating room 44, and environmental information transmitted from the transmission device when the electronic cassette 32 passes through the entrance / exit may be received.

  In each of the above embodiments, the air vent 96 is opened by lifting the lid member 98 by the link member 104. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the air vent 96 is provided on the side surface 94A, 94B, 94C, and 94D may be formed independently, and a shutter may be slidably provided on each side surface, and the air vent 96 on each side surface may be opened and closed by sliding the shutter. Note that the vent hole only needs to be formed on at least one of the side surfaces 94A, 94B, 94C, 94D. In this case, a shutter is provided on the side surface where the vent hole is formed.

  In addition, the configuration of the imaging system 18 described in the first embodiment (see FIGS. 1 to 11) and the configuration of the electronic cassette 32B described in the second embodiment (see FIGS. 15 and 16). ) Is an example, and it goes without saying that it can be changed according to the situation without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  Further, the processing flow of the program described in each of the above embodiments (see FIGS. 12 to 14, 17, and 18) is an example, and unnecessary steps are deleted without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say, it is possible to add new steps or change the processing order.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the radiation information system which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the mode of the operating room where the radiographic imaging system which concerns on embodiment was installed. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of the electronic cassette concerning embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the radiation detector which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the electronic cassette concerning 1st Embodiment. It is the sectional view on the aa line of FIG. It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the electronic cassette concerning a 1st embodiment, and is a figure showing the state where a vent was opened. It is a front view which shows the opening / closing mechanism which concerns on embodiment, and is a figure which shows the state by which the vent hole was open | released. It is a fragmentary sectional view showing the opening-and-closing mechanism concerning an embodiment. It is a front view which shows the opening / closing mechanism which concerns on embodiment, and is a figure which shows the state by which the vent hole was obstruct | occluded. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric system of the imaging | photography system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the opening / closing control processing program which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the registration process program which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the open process program which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the electronic cassette concerning 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric system of the electronic cassette concerning 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the opening / closing control processing program which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the registration process program which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the modification of the electronic cassette concerning embodiment, and is a figure which shows the state by which the vent hole was open | released. It is a front view which shows the modification of the electronic cassette concerning embodiment, and is a figure which shows the state by which the vent hole was obstruct | occluded. It is a front view which shows the modification of the electronic cassette concerning embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

18 Radiation imaging system 32 Electronic cassette 42 Console (communication device)
42H transceiver (input means)
60 Radiation detector (electronic circuit)
64 Electronic cassette controller (electronic circuit)
64A CPU (control means, detection means, judgment means)
64D NVM (storage means)
66 Transceiver (reception means)
96 Vent 98 Cover member (lid)
106 Actuator (moving means)
450 UI panel (reception means)

Claims (9)

A housing in which an electronic circuit that generates image information indicating a radiation image according to a radiation dose irradiated from the outside is housed and a vent is formed,
A lid provided on the housing for opening and closing the vent;
Moving means for moving the lid so as to open and close the vent;
Control means for indicating an environment for capturing the radiation image and controlling the moving means so that the vent is opened or closed based on the input environment information;
A portable radiographic image conversion device. Storage means in which the environmental information and opening / closing information indicating whether to open or close the vent are associated and stored;
Receiving means for receiving environmental information;
The control means reads the opening / closing information associated with the environment information from the storage means when the environment information received and input by the receiving means is stored in the storage means, and the opening / closing information The portable radiographic image conversion apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the moving unit is controlled so as to open or close the vent according to the condition.   When the receiving unit receives other environmental information other than the environmental information stored in the storage unit and opening / closing information corresponding to the other environmental information, the control unit receives the other environmental information and the opening / closing. The portable radiographic image conversion apparatus according to claim 2, wherein control for associating information and storing the information in the storage unit is performed. In the storage means, in association with the environment information, the number of images that can be captured indicating the number of images that can be captured in the environment indicated by the environment information is stored in association,
When the environmental information received and input by the receiving unit is stored in the storage unit, the control unit reads out the shootable number information associated with the environmental information from the storage unit, and 4. The control according to claim 2, wherein control is performed so as to display that the number of images that can be photographed is less than a predetermined number when the number of images that can be photographed indicated by the information on the number of images is less than a predetermined number. Portable radiographic image converter.   When the receiving unit receives other environmental information other than the environmental information stored in the storage unit and the number of shootable images corresponding to the other environmental information, the control unit receives the other environmental information and The portable radiographic image conversion apparatus according to claim 4, wherein control is performed for associating and storing the image-capable number information in the storage unit. A detecting means for detecting that the casing is installed in a predetermined location;
The said control means controls the said moving means so that the said vent may be open | released when it detects that the said housing | casing was installed in the predetermined place by the said detection means. 6. The portable radiographic image conversion apparatus according to any one of 5 above. The portable radiographic image conversion device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A communication device having input means for inputting the environmental information to the portable radiation image conversion device;
Radiographic imaging system equipped with. Computer
An electronic circuit that generates image information indicating a radiation image according to the amount of radiation irradiated from the outside is housed, and an environment in which the radiation image is photographed through the ventilation hole of the housing in which the ventilation hole is formed is shown. And determining means for determining whether to open or close based on the input environmental information, and opening the vent so that the vent is opened or closed according to a determination result by the determining means And a program for functioning as a control means for controlling a moving means for moving the lid so as to be closed.   The program for functioning a computer as a control means which comprises the portable radiographic image converter of any one of Claims 1-6.

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