JP2012205722A - Operation panel cover of ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation panel cover of ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, which can prevent an operation mistake such as an erroneous button pressing even when operating without watching an operation panel in health examination, etc. using an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.SOLUTION: The operation panel cover of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is made detachable by covering the operation panel of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. At least an attenuation correction means, one or two mode selection means, a trackball, an encoder dial, a freeze means and a gain adjusting means are exposed and an unnecessary operation means is covered by an inoperable state.

Description

  The present invention relates to an operation panel cover for an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus that can be prevented from being operated erroneously by being attached to the operation panel of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus.

In the medical field, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus using an ultrasonic image is used.
In general, this type of ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe (hereinafter referred to as a probe) and a diagnostic apparatus main body, and transmits ultrasonic waves from the probe toward a subject. The ultrasonic echo from the subject is received by the probe, and the received signal is electrically processed by the diagnostic apparatus body to generate an ultrasonic image.

  In recent years, a small-sized and portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus has been put into practical use, and ultrasonic diagnostics can be performed for health examinations other than medical facilities such as hospitals.

  By the way, in an ultrasonic diagnosis in a health check or the like, it is necessary to diagnose a large number of patients within a limited time. That is, when performing a medical examination or the like, a more efficient and reliable diagnosis is required for a medical examiner such as a doctor who operates the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

For example, when an abdominal examination is performed by an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, the subject is examined while lying on his / her back on a bed or the like. In this state, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is placed beside the subject, The examiner goes to the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus or the subject, operates by placing the probe on the abdomen of the subject with one hand, and operates the operation panel of the apparatus with the other hand to make a diagnosis.

In such a diagnosis, the examiner determines the position of the probe and performs the diagnosis in the procedure of operating the operation panel while watching the monitor.
At this time, it is necessary for the examiner to operate the operation panel while applying the probe to various places on the abdomen of the subject and watching the monitor. Therefore, in order to perform an efficient diagnosis, it is required to perform operations such as switches arranged on the operation panel by so-called blind touch, which is performed without looking at the operation panel.

In the operation by the blind touch, there is a possibility that an erroneous operation such as pressing an incorrect button or turning on an unnecessary switch may be performed.
When such an erroneous operation has been performed, for example, the image display of the monitor that displays the ultrasonic image, the ultrasonic diagnosis mode, etc. are changed to an unintended state, and as a result, the diagnosis or operation is performed. Inconvenience occurs, such as the need to go back and redo the operation. In particular, when it is necessary to perform diagnosis of a large number of subjects within a limited time, such as a health check, such an operation error is likely to occur, and the disadvantage is great.

  On the other hand, Patent Document 1 includes a normal / lock switching means for switching between a normal mode for enabling the operation of one or more predetermined operation buttons and a lock mode for disabling the operation of the operation buttons. There is described an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that prevents a return of diagnosis or operation from occurring when a button is accidentally pressed.

JP 2002-272733 A

Here, in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, it is necessary to deal with various parts such as the abdomen and the liver with one apparatus, and buttons and switches that are frequently operated in the diagnosis are different. However, in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus described in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to prevent an erroneous operation by blind touch for diagnosis of various parts.
Further, in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the normal / lock switching means may be erroneously operated by an operation with a blind touch.

  An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and in medical examinations using an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, medical examiners such as doctors and technicians perform accurate and reliable operations by blind touch. An object of the present invention is to provide a cover for an operation panel of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that enables the above.

  In order to achieve the above object, the operation panel cover of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention is detachable so as to cover the operation panel of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and is attached to the operation panel. The means for performing attenuation correction according to the depth of the sonic image, one or two of the mode selection means, the trackball, the encoder dial, the means for stopping the image, and the means for adjusting the gain of the image are exposed, An operation panel cover for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided that covers an unnecessary operation means of the operation panel in an inoperable state.

In such an operation panel cover of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention, with all the operation means of the operation panel exposed, the cover body covering the operation panel, and attenuation according to the depth of the ultrasonic image Corresponding to the exposed portions of all operation means other than the means for performing correction, one or two of the mode selection means, the trackball, the encoder dial, the means for stopping the image, and the means for adjusting the gain of the image. It is preferable to have an individual cover member that covers the exposed portion corresponding to a state in which the operating means cannot be operated and is detachable from the cover body.
In addition, an auxiliary cover that has a shape unique to each operation means and that is detachably attached to the exposure part, covers the corresponding exposed part in a state where the operation means can be operated, corresponding to one or more of the exposed operation means. It is preferable to have a member.
Further, at least the B mode selection means of the mode selection means is exposed, and further selects an image enlargement means, an image depth change means, a switchable mode switching mode in a 2-mode image display, and a body pattern display. Preferably, at least one of the means, the means for selecting tissue harmonics, the means for instructing speckle noise reduction processing, and the means for instructing at least one of automatic attenuation correction and sound speed correction is exposed.
Further, the image enlarging means, the image depth changing means, the operation mode switching means in the two-mode image display, the body pattern display selecting means, the tissue harmonic selecting means, the speckle noise reduction processing, It is preferable that all of the means for instructing and the means for instructing at least one of automatic attenuation correction and sound speed correction are exposed.
Furthermore, it is preferable that the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is attachable.

According to the operation panel cover of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention having the above configuration, the operation means for performing operations necessary for diagnosis can be operated simply by covering the operation panel of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and attaching the cover. As it is, the operation means unnecessary for the diagnosis to be performed can be made inoperable.
For this reason, in medical examinations using ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, when an examiner such as a doctor or engineer operates the operation panel with a blind touch, an erroneous operation such as pressing an unnecessary switch or an incorrect switch is preferable. Can be prevented. In addition, the operation panel cover of the present invention can easily cope with various diagnoses by preparing and replacing a plurality of types corresponding to operation parts such as the abdomen and liver, diagnostic contents, and the like. .

It is a figure which shows notionally an example of the ultrasound diagnosing device with which the operation panel cover of the ultrasound diagnosing device of this invention is utilized. (A) is a diagram conceptually showing the operation panel of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus shown in FIG. 1, (B) is a diagram conceptually showing an example of the operation panel cover of the present invention, (C) is It is a figure which shows notionally the state which mounted | wore the operation panel shown to (A) with the operation panel cover shown to (B). (A) is a figure which shows notionally the cover main body of another example of the cover for operation panels of the ultrasound diagnosing device of this invention, (B) is the state which mounted | wore the operation panel with the cover main body shown to (A) (C) is a figure which shows notionally the individual cover with which the opening of the cover main body shown to (A) is mounted | worn.

  Hereinafter, the operation panel cover of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention will be described in detail based on a preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 conceptually shows an example of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in which the operation panel cover of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention is used.

An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes a diagnostic apparatus main body 12, a lid 14 having a monitor 18, and an ultrasonic probe (not shown). In addition, an operation panel 16 for performing various operations in ultrasonic diagnosis, on which an operation panel cover of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention is mounted, is formed on the upper surface of the diagnostic apparatus body 12.
This ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 is an apparatus that can be opened and closed by rotating the lid body 14 around a movable part provided in the diagnostic apparatus main body 12 and the lid body 14, and is an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that can be carried. is there.

An ultrasonic probe is a probe that is mounted on a probe head, a cable, and a diagnostic apparatus main body in which a piezoelectric element unit in which transducers that transmit and receive ultrasonic waves (ultrasound) are arranged one-dimensionally or two-dimensionally is arranged It is comprised from a connector and the cable which connects a probe head and a probe connector.
In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10, ultrasonic probe transmission / reception, that is, ultrasonic diagnosis, can be performed by attaching a probe connector to a device-side connector (not shown) formed on the side surface of the main body.

  In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10, ultrasonic waves are transmitted from the ultrasonic probe toward the subject, ultrasonic echoes from the subject are received by the ultrasonic probe, and the received signal is electrically transmitted by the diagnostic apparatus body 12. By processing, an ultrasonic image is generated and displayed on the monitor 18.

FIG. 2A shows a conceptual diagram of the operation panel 16 of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10.
In the illustrated apparatus, the operation panel 16 is provided with a power switch 20 and a touch panel 24 for performing various display and input operations.

Reference numeral 26 denotes a menu button.
The menu button 26 is an operation means for displaying a menu for calling various functions on the touch panel 24. In the illustrated example, as an example, four menus of image adjustment, preset, patient information, and system tool are set, and four menu buttons 26 are provided correspondingly.

  Reference numeral 28 denotes an attenuation correction key (DGC key). The attenuation correction key 28 is an operating means for performing gain adjustment according to the image depth (attenuation correction according to the image depth). In the illustrated example, the gain adjustment can be performed at six depths.

Reference numeral 30 denotes a patient information button. The patient information button 30 is an operation means for displaying the patient information on the monitor 18. When the patient information button 30 is pressed once, the patient information is displayed on the monitor 18.
Reference numeral 34 denotes a menu control switch. The menu control switch 34 is for operating each menu displayed on the touch panel 34 by the menu button 26. In the illustrated example, four operation means are set.
Reference numeral 36 denotes an optimize button. The optimize button 36 is an operation means for enabling the automatic attenuation correction and sound speed correction functions.

Reference numeral 38 denotes a function button. The function button 38 is an operation means that allows the examiner to arbitrarily set the function of the button by the system setting function. In the illustrated example, the function button 38 is provided with two buttons, an F1 button and an F2 button.
Reference numeral 40 denotes a compound (COMPOUND) button. The compound button 40 is an operation means for reducing the speckle noise by synthesizing the fundamental seed wave number and the high frequency with the ultrasonic probe.
Reference numeral 42 denotes a harmonic (HARMONICS) button. The harmonic button 42 is operation means for starting and stopping the tissue harmonic image.
Reference numeral 46 denotes a zoom (ZOOM) button. The zoom button 46 is an operation means for activating an enlargement (zoom) function of the ultrasonic image displayed on the monitor 18.
Reference numeral 48 denotes a dual mode switch. The dual mode changeover switch 48 is an operation means for switching an operable image when performing ultrasonic diagnosis in a dual mode such as the B / C mode.

Reference numerals 50 to 56 denote mode selection means.
Reference numeral 50 denotes a PW button. The PW button 50 is an operation means for starting / stopping the pulse Doppler mode.
Reference numeral 52 denotes a C button. The C button 52 is an operation means for starting / stopping the color Doppler mode.
Reference numeral 54 denotes an M button. The M button 54 is an operation means for starting / stopping the M mode.
Reference numeral 56 denotes a B button. The B button 56 is an operation means for starting / stopping the B mode.

Reference numeral 58 denotes a body pattern (BODY PATTERN) button. The body pattern button 56 is an operation means for displaying a body pattern (a graphic pattern indicating an imaging region). For example, when the body pattern button 56 is pressed once, the body pattern is displayed on the monitor 18, and when the button is pressed again, the body pattern is erased.
Reference numeral 60 denotes a cine button. The cine button 60 is an operating means for playing and stopping a moving image clip.
Reference numeral 62 denotes a delete button. The delete button 62 is an operation means for returning to the previous procedure and performing measurement again during measurement.

Reference numeral 64 denotes a trackball. The trackball 64 is an operation means for moving the cursor, determining the size and position of the ROI (region of interest), arranging the measurement tool, and redisplaying the moving image clip.
The operation panel of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to which the operation panel cover of the present invention is applicable may use a so-called track pad (touch pad) instead of the track ball. At this time, the operation panel cover of the present invention exposes the trackpad instead of the trackball.

Reference numeral 68 denotes a measure button. The measure button 68 is an operation means for activating a dynamic caliper or calculation menu and a Doppler waveform automatic trace function. For example, pressing the measure button 68 once invokes a dynamic caliper or calculation menu. When the pulse Doppler mode is activated, pressing the measure button 68 twice in succession activates the Doppler waveform automatic trace function.
Reference numeral 70 is a SET button. The set button 70 is an operation means for selecting (determining) items and functions on the screen of the monitor 18.

Reference numeral 72 denotes a depth (DEPTH) button. The depth button 72 is an operation means for changing the depth of field of the ultrasonic image.
Reference numeral 74 denotes a store button. The store button 74 is an operation means for storing an image displayed on the monitor 18 in a preset device and printing the image. In the illustrated example, three store buttons 74 (STORE1, STORE2, and STORE3) are set.

Reference numeral 76 denotes an encoder dial. The encoder dial 76 is an operation means for adjusting the Doppler angle in the pass Doppler mode, rotating the probe mark when displaying the body pattern, and the like.
Reference numeral 78 denotes a gain (GAIN) dial. The gain dial 78 is an operation means for adjusting gains in the B mode, M mode, color Doppler mode, and pulse Doppler mode.
Reference numeral 80 denotes a FREEZE button. The freeze button 80 is an operation means for stopping (still) the image displayed on the monitor 18. In the illustrated example, the freeze button 80 is disposed at the center of the gain dial 78.

  FIG. 2B conceptually shows an example of an operation panel cover (hereinafter also referred to as a panel cover) of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention.

An operation panel cover 84 shown in FIG. 2B covers the operation surface of the operation panel (operation panel) 16 of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 and is detachably attached to the operation panel 14.
Further, the operation panel cover 84 has a sufficient strength (hardness) to make it impossible to operate the buttons and switches in the covered area when the operation panel cover 84 is attached to the operation panel 14.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the operation panel cover 84 has an opening 52 a at a position corresponding to the C button 52 when attached to the operation panel 14, and an opening at a position corresponding to the B button 56. Openings 64a are formed at positions corresponding to the track balls 64, respectively.
Further, when the operation panel cover 84 is attached to the operation panel 14, the position corresponding to the attenuation correction key 28, the position corresponding to the encoder dial 76, the position corresponding to the gain dial 78 and the freeze button 80 are as follows. , Has a shape that does not cover.

The operation means located in the area not covered by the trackball 64 or the operation panel cover 84 is an operation means that is frequently used in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus regardless of the part to be diagnosed and the type of diagnosis.
In the illustrated example, the C button 52 and the B button 56 are opened, but one or two selected from the PW button 50, the C button 52, the M button 54, and the B button 56, which are mode selection means. These are operating means that are frequently used in the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

Here, the operation panel cover 84 shown in FIG. 2B suitably corresponds to an abdominal ultrasonic diagnosis as an example.
Therefore, in addition to the configuration that does not cover each opening and the predetermined operation means, an opening 36a is opened at a position corresponding to the optimization button 36 when mounted on the operation panel 14, and an opening is opened at a position corresponding to the compound button 40. An opening 42a corresponds to the harmonic button 42, an opening 46a corresponds to the zoom button 46, an opening 48a corresponds to the dual mode switch 48, and the opening 48a corresponds to the body pattern button 58. An opening 58 a is formed at the position, and an opening 72 a is formed at a position corresponding to the depth button 72.
Any of the operating means to which these openings correspond is frequently used when performing an abdominal ultrasonic diagnosis.

  For this reason, when the operation panel cover 84 is attached to the operation panel 16 so as to cover the operation panel 16 of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10, as shown in FIG. One or two mode selection means (C button 52 and B button 56 in the illustrated example), trackball 64, attenuation correction key 28, encoder dial 76, gain dial 78, and freeze button that are frequently used. 80, the optimization button 36, the compound button 40, the harmonic button 42, the zoom button 46, the dual mode changeover switch 48, the body pattern button 58, and the depth button 72, which are frequently used when performing an ultrasound diagnosis of the abdomen, are exposed. All other operation means can be operated. A state can not be covered by the operation by Le for the cover 84.

Therefore, according to the operation panel cover 84 in the illustrated example, when the abdomen is diagnosed by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10, the operation panel cover 84 is simply mounted so as to cover the operation panel 16. The operation means necessary for the diagnosis can be operated, and the operation means unnecessary for the abdominal ultrasound diagnosis cannot be operated.
That is, according to the present invention, an erroneous operation such as pressing an unnecessary button when a medical examiner such as a doctor or an engineer operates the operation panel 16 by blind touch in a medical examination using the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 or the like. Can be suitably prevented, and back-up of diagnosis due to erroneous operation, re-operation, etc. can be prevented.
In addition, according to the operation panel cover of the present invention, various types can be prepared just by exchanging the operation panel cover by preparing a plurality of types corresponding to the operation site such as the abdomen and the liver and the diagnostic contents. It can easily cope with various types of ultrasonic diagnosis.

In the operation panel cover of the present invention, the operation means exposed when the operation panel 16 is covered is not particularly limited, and the operation frequency is high according to the diagnosis part and the type of diagnosis that the operation panel cover corresponds to. The operation means may be appropriately selected and exposed.
However, in the operation panel cover of the present invention, the track ball 64, the attenuation correction key 28, the encoder dial 76, the gain dial 78, and the freeze button 80 are always exposed even when the operation panel 16 is covered.

All of these operating means are very frequently used regardless of the part to be diagnosed by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and the type of diagnosis. Moreover, although it depends on the control by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, even if an erroneous operation is performed by these operating means, in many cases, it can be easily recovered.
Therefore, even if the operation panel cover 84 of the present invention covers the operation panel 16, these operation means are in an exposed state, thereby ensuring safety against erroneous operations, It is possible to suitably cope with types of diagnosis.

Furthermore, in the present invention, one or two of the PW button 50, C button 52, M button 54, and B button 56, which are mode selection means, are always exposed even when the operation panel 16 is covered. Let
In an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, diagnosis is usually performed using one or two modes. On the other hand, if the mode selection means is misoperated during the ultrasound diagnosis, it often takes time to recover, and depending on the control of the ultrasound diagnostic device, it will be initialized in the worst case. May return to the initial state.
On the other hand, the operation panel cover 84 of the present invention has a configuration in which one or two of the mode selection means are exposed in a state where the operation panel 16 is covered, so that one or two modes can be selected. It is suitable for diagnosis of various parts and types to be used, and it is possible to prevent a major inconvenience due to an erroneous operation of the mode selection means.

As described above, the operation panel cover 84 shown in FIG. 2 includes, for example, the optimization button 36, the compound button 40, the harmonic button 42, the zoom button 46, and the dual mode changeover switch 48 in addition to the above-described operation means requiring exposure. The body pattern button 58 and the depth button 72 are exposed. By exposing one or more, preferably all of these, it is possible to suitably cope with ultrasonic diagnosis of the abdomen.
However, as described above, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the diagnostic site is the liver, in addition to the above-described operation means that must be exposed, an operation panel cover that is configured to be exposed by appropriately selecting an operation means that is frequently used in ultrasound diagnosis of the liver. And it is sufficient. In addition, when the diagnostic site is the kidney, in addition to the above-described operation means for which exposure is essential, an operation panel cover that is configured to be exposed by appropriately selecting an operation means that is frequently used for renal ultrasound diagnosis. And it is sufficient.

The operation panel cover of the present invention covers the operation means exposed by the opening or the like in an operable state, has a shape unique to each operation means, and is detachable (or fixed) to the operation panel cover. In addition, an auxiliary cover may be provided.
For example, the operation panel cover 84 shown in FIG. 2 is a star-shaped convex cover that covers the opening 46 a corresponding to the zoom button 46 and is detachable from the operation panel cover 84. Further, a cover having an equilateral triangular prism shape whose apex angle covering the opening 52 a corresponding to the C button 52, which is detachably attached to the operation panel cover 84 and facing the lid body 14, and an opening 56 a corresponding to the B button 56 are covered. Examples include a regular triangular prism-shaped cover whose apex angle is opposite to that of the lid body 14, an elliptical cylindrical cover that covers the opening 58a corresponding to the body pattern button 58, and the like.

  By having such an auxiliary cover, when operating the operation panel 16 by a blind touch, it becomes possible to discriminate the operation means by groping, and an accurate diagnosis without any erroneous operation becomes possible.

For example, such an auxiliary cover may be formed of a soft material that can be operated such as pressing a button.
Further, the auxiliary cover may be provided corresponding to all the operation means exposed from the operation panel cover, or may be provided by appropriately selecting an operation means having a particularly high operation frequency during diagnosis. .
Furthermore, the method of making the auxiliary cover detachable to the opening or the like may be a known method such as a method using adhesion or a method using fitting into the opening.

FIG. 3 shows another example of the operation panel cover of the present invention.
The operation panel cover 84 shown in FIG. 2 corresponds to only the operation means selected as appropriate according to the above-described operation means for which exposure is essential and the diagnostic site, and the like. Has a shape.
On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the operation panel cover 90 shown in FIG. Corresponding to the operating means, a cover body 92 having a rectangular (square or rectangular) opening 96 is formed.
Therefore, when only the cover main body 92 is attached to the operation panel 16, as shown in FIG. 3B, all the operation means of the operation panel 16 are exposed and can be operated.

In addition, the operation panel cover 90 shown in FIG. 3 has one or two mode selection buttons (PW button 50, C button 52, M button 54 and B button 56) in the area covered by itself. In addition, with respect to the openings 96 corresponding to all the operation means except the opening 96 corresponding to the trackball 64, a detachable individual cover covering the opening 96 (exposed portion of the operation means not covered by the operation panel cover) is provided. , Provided.
For example, an individual cover 94 such as a rectangular (square or rectangular) plate-like member having a planar shape similar to the opening 96 formed in the cover main body 92 as shown in FIG. One or two, and openings 96 corresponding to all the operation means except the trackball 64 are provided.

The individual cover 94 is detachably attached to the corresponding opening 96 of the cover main body 92. As shown in FIG. 3B, the opening 96 corresponding to the patient information button 30 is shown as an example. By being attached to 96, the opening 96 is closed and the operation with the corresponding operation means cannot be performed.
For example, when performing an abdominal ultrasonography, all but the optimization button 36, compound button 40, harmonic button 42, zoom button 46, dual mode changeover switch 48, body pattern button 58, and depth button 72 are used. By attaching the individual cover 94 to the opening 96 corresponding to the operation means, the operation panel cover 90 corresponding to the abdominal ultrasonic diagnosis similar to the operation panel cover 84 shown in FIG. 2 can be formed.

  Therefore, according to the operation panel cover 90 shown in FIG. 3, an operation unit that is not used is appropriately selected according to the part to be subjected to ultrasonic diagnosis, the type of examination, and the like, and corresponds to the selected operation unit. By attaching the individual cover 94 to the opening, it is possible to perform an accurate operation with a blind touch while preventing an erroneous operation in response to various ultrasonic diagnoses.

  In the operation panel cover 90 shown in FIG. 3, the method of making the individual cover 94 detachable in the opening 96 of the cover main body 92 is not particularly limited, and the fitting using the unevenness formed in the individual cover 94 and the opening 96 is used. A publicly known method such as a method by which the individual cover 94 is inserted into the opening 96 with a very small size may be used.

  Although the operation panel cover of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described example, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course, you can do it.

  For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the operation panel covers 84 and 90 of the present invention are positions corresponding to the attenuation correction key 28, positions corresponding to the encoder dial 76, the gain dial 78, and the freeze button 80. Although the attenuation correction key 28, the encoder dial 76, the gain dial 78, and the freeze button 80 are exposed by having an uncovered shape, the present invention is not limited to this.

That is, the operation panel cover according to the present invention may be configured to cover the entire surface of the operation panel of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and have an opening that is attached to the operation panel and exposes the operation means.
The operation panel covers 84 and 90 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 also cover areas corresponding to the attenuation correction key 28, the encoder dial 76, the gain dial 78, and the freeze button 80 when mounted on the operation panel 16. It may be configured to have an opening for exposing these operating means at a position corresponding to the attenuation correction key 28, a position corresponding to the encoder dial 76, and a position corresponding to the gain dial 78 and the freeze button 80. At this time, in the operation panel cover 90, the position corresponding to the attenuation correction key 28, the position corresponding to the encoder dial 76, the opening corresponding to the gain dial 78 and the freeze button 80 also correspond to the trackball 64. Like the opening 96 and the like, the individual cover 94 is not provided.

  It can be suitably used for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus used for various diagnoses in a medical field.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 12 Diagnostic apparatus main body 14 Cover body 16 Operation panel 18 Monitor 20 Power switch 24 Touch panel 26 Menu button 28 Attenuation correction key 30 Patient information button 34 Menu control switch 36 Optimize button 36a, 40a, 42a. 46a, 48a, 52a, 56a, 58a, 64a, 96 Opening 38 Function button 40 Compound button 42 Harmonic button 46 Zoom button 48 Dual mode switch 50 PW button 52 C button 54 M button 56 B button 58 Body pattern button 60 Cine button 62 Delete button 64 Track ball 68 Measure button 70 Set button 72 Depth button 74 Store button 76 Encoder dial 78 Gain dial 80 Freeze button 84,90 Operation panel cover 92 Cover body 94 Individual cover

Claims (6)

Covering the operation panel of the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, it is detachable,
Means for performing attenuation correction according to at least the depth of the ultrasonic image, one or two mode selection means, a trackball, an encoder dial, a means for stopping the image when mounted on the operation panel; and The cover for covering the operation surface of the operation panel for the operation panel of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, wherein the means for adjusting the gain of the image is exposed and covers the unnecessary operation means of the operation panel in an inoperable state . A cover body that covers the operation panel in a state where all operation means of the operation panel are exposed,
All operations other than the means for performing attenuation correction according to the depth of the ultrasonic image, one or two of the mode selection means, the trackball, the encoder dial, the means for stopping the image, and the means for adjusting the gain of the image The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an individual cover member that is provided corresponding to an exposed portion of the means and that covers the exposed portion corresponding to a state in which the operating means cannot be operated, and is detachable from the cover body. Operation panel cover. Corresponding to one or more of the exposed operating means,
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary cover member that covers a corresponding exposed portion in a state where the operating device can be operated and has a shape unique to each operating device and is detachable from the exposed portion. Operation panel cover. At least the B mode selection means of the mode selection means is exposed,
Further, it instructs the image enlarging means, the image depth changing means, the operation mode switching means in the two-mode image display, the body pattern display selecting means, the tissue harmonic selecting means, and the speckle noise reduction process. The operation panel cover for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one of the means for performing and the means for instructing at least one of automatic attenuation correction and sound speed correction is exposed.   The image enlarging means, the image depth changing means, the operation mode switching means in the two-mode image display, the body pattern display selecting means, the tissue harmonic selecting means, and the speckle noise reduction process are instructed. The operation panel cover for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 4, wherein all of the means and the means for instructing at least one of automatic attenuation correction and sound speed correction are exposed.   The operation panel cover for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which can be attached to a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.

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