JP2014180338A - Medical information display apparatus and control program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a medical information display apparatus capable of effectively performing simultaneous observation of a variety of medical information.SOLUTION: A medical information display apparatus 100 displays medical information obtained in a medical apparatus on a main display unit 1 and a sub-display unit 2 disposed closely to the circumference of the main display unit 1, in a dispersion manner, and includes: a display unit detection part 13 detecting information on a position of the sub-display unit 2; and an information processing part 15 generating sub-display data to be displayed on the sub-display unit 2 on the basis of the detection result of the display unit detection part 13.

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a medical information display device and a control program capable of observing various types of medical information generated in a medical apparatus such as an image diagnostic apparatus using a plurality of display units in close proximity.

  Various medical devices including image diagnosis devices such as ultrasonic diagnostic devices and X-ray CT devices, and treatment devices such as radiotherapy devices have made rapid progress in recent years and are indispensable in today's medical care. ing.

  For example, an image diagnostic apparatus has been conventionally developed for the purpose of collecting two-dimensional image data on a subject, but with the recent development of data processing technology and diagnostic technology, there are various image data collection methods and processing methods. Furthermore, various measurements based on the obtained image data can be performed easily and accurately. That is, organ area measurement and volume measurement based on two-dimensional image data or three-dimensional image data collected from a subject, and various functional measurements based on these temporal changes are widely performed in normal medical diagnosis. Yes.

  For example, medical information (hereinafter referred to as main medical data) collected by such a medical device and particularly important in diagnosis or treatment such as image data is provided on the display panel (monitor) of its own display unit or separately. When observing using a display panel of a display device, diagnostic information and efficiency can be obtained by referring to and displaying incidental information such as patient information and data collection conditions collected together with the main medical data on the same display panel. We are trying to improve.

  On the other hand, the types and data volumes of medical information collected by various medical devices such as the above-described image diagnostic devices are increasing with the progress of the devices, and the main information collected by such medical devices A display panel having a relatively large display area has been used to simultaneously observe medical data and accompanying information.

  In addition, a plurality of sub display panels connected via a wireless communication line are arranged in the vicinity of a normal size main display panel, and high resolution image data and the like are divided and displayed using these display panels. There has been proposed a method capable of displaying image data substantially equivalent to the case of using a display panel. In particular, in recent years, PDAs (Personal Data Assistance: portable information terminals) that require the same resolution as the display panels included in console-type display devices have been put into practical use, and the above-described division is achieved by using this PDA as a sub-display panel. The display can be easily realized.

JP 2005-173291 A

  By the above-described divided display method using the main display panel and the sub display panel, it is possible to display image data having a high resolution without degrading the image quality.

  On the other hand, when the main medical data and the accompanying information are displayed on the same display panel, the main medical data and all the accompanying information necessary for diagnosis and treatment are displayed simultaneously even if a slightly larger display panel is used. It is difficult to secure a sufficient display area for this purpose.

  For this reason, when extracting and observing desired supplementary information from various supplementary information that is overlapped with the main medical data, it is provided at the end of the supplementary information using an input device such as a mouse. In the case where a method for selecting a tab is performed and desired information is selected / extracted from the accompanying information arranged in parallel with the main medical data and observed, the accompanying information is stored in the input device described above. A method of scrolling display using is used.

  However, according to the method of selecting desired supplementary information using the tab, the selected supplementary information is displayed in front of the main medical data, so that observation of the main medical data is hindered, and the desired display is made possible by scroll display. According to the method of selecting or extracting information, it takes a lot of time for scroll display, so that not only the diagnostic efficiency is lowered, but also the burden on the medical staff operating the apparatus (hereinafter referred to as the operator) is increased. Had problems.

  The present disclosure has been made in view of the above-described problems. The purpose of the present disclosure is to display the main display unit and the main display unit when displaying various medical information collected by a medical apparatus such as an image diagnostic apparatus. Medical information display device and control program enabling detailed observation of medical information and input / output operations with excellent operability by using the sub-display units arranged in close proximity to display the above medical information in a distributed manner Is to provide.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the medical information display device according to the present disclosure displays the medical information obtained in the medical device in a distributed manner on a main display unit and a sub-display unit arranged close to the periphery of the main display unit. A medical information display device, comprising: a detection unit that detects information on a position of the sub display unit; and an information processing unit that generates sub display data to be displayed on the sub display unit based on a detection result of the detection unit. It is characterized by having prepared.

The block diagram which shows the whole structure of the medical information display apparatus in this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the solid identifier of the display unit detection part which the main display unit of this embodiment has, and the sub display unit which has the identification information detected by this display unit detection part. The figure which shows the subdisplay data management table previously stored by the information processing part of the main display unit in this embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a display data generation / display procedure in the distributed display mode according to the embodiment. The block diagram which shows the whole structure of the medical information display apparatus in the modification of this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the selection method of the auxiliary information for sub display data in the modification of this embodiment, and the selection method of the sub display unit which displays the sub display data produced | generated based on this selection information. The flowchart which shows the production | generation / display procedure of the display data in the modification of this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

  In the present embodiment, image data supplied from a separately installed diagnostic imaging apparatus and various auxiliary information added to the image data are displayed in the main display unit and in the vicinity of the main display unit. First, the main display unit of the medical information display device detects the approach direction of the sub display unit that has entered the predetermined area (detectable area) as position information. Then, the auxiliary display data suitable for the sub display unit is obtained by processing the auxiliary information extracted based on the above-mentioned position information from the various auxiliary information acquired from the image diagnostic apparatus based on the display capability information of the sub display unit. The generated sub display data is displayed on the display panel provided in the display unit of the sub display unit.

  Further, when the sub display unit moves out of the detectable area of the main display unit, the main display unit supplies the sub display data erasure instruction signal generated based on the approach release information of the sub display unit 2 to the sub display unit. The sub display unit supplies the output control signal generated based on the instruction signal to the display unit to finish the display of the sub display data on the display panel, and the sub display unit stored in the display data storage unit. Erase the data.

  In the embodiment described below, image data supplied from a medical apparatus such as an image diagnostic apparatus, patient information supplied together with image data as the incidental information, image data collection conditions, and the like are used by using a plurality of display units. When performing distributed display, main medical data such as image data is displayed on a console-type main display unit, and a part or all of incidental information is placed close to the main display unit, such as a PDA (personal digital assistant). Although the case of displaying on the display unit will be described, the main display unit and the sub display unit are not limited to the above. For example, a PDA may be used as the main display unit, and a console type display unit may be used as the sub display unit. Good.

  Further, the medical information displayed on the main display unit may be medical information other than image data as long as it is important medical information (main medical data).

(Device configuration)
The overall configuration of the medical information display apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  A medical information display device 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1 includes a main display unit 1 and one or a plurality of sub display units 2, and the sub display unit 2 is within a predetermined area with respect to the main display unit 1. When approached, communication with the main display unit 1 via a wireless communication line is possible.

  The main display unit 1 includes a medical information acquisition unit 11 that acquires, as medical information, image data supplied from a separately installed diagnostic imaging apparatus, patient information that is incidental information of the image data, image data collection conditions, and the like. A medical information storage unit 12 for storing the above-mentioned image data supplied from the medical information acquisition unit 11 and its supplementary information, a display unit detection unit 13 for detecting the sub display unit 2 approaching the main display unit 1, The display capability information request signal for the display unit 2 and sub display data to be described later, and further, the display capability information supplied from the sub display unit 2 based on the transmission of the sub display data erase instruction signal and the display capability information request signal described above. The first main display data is generated by using the transmission / reception unit 14 that performs reception and the image data read from the medical information storage unit 12 and the accompanying information. Furthermore, the above-described medical information is selected / processed based on the above-described display capability information supplied from the sub-display unit 2 and the position information (approach direction) of the sub-display unit 2 supplied from the display unit detector 13. Includes an information processing unit 15 that generates second main display data and sub display data corresponding to the sub display unit 2, and a display unit 16 that displays the first main display data and the second main display data. An input unit for selecting a display mode (standard display mode and distributed display mode), setting display conditions for the first main display data and the second main display data displayed on the display unit 16, and inputting various instruction signals. 17 and a system control unit 18 for comprehensively controlling the above-described units.

  Further, the main display unit 1 stores a solid identifier and display capability information having substantially the same functions as a solid identifier 21 and a display capability information storage unit 23 of a later-described sub display unit 2 required when used as a sub display unit. Department.

  The medical information display device 100 according to the present embodiment is a standard that displays substantially all medical information (image data and its supplementary information) supplied from the image diagnostic device in parallel or superimposed on the display unit 16 of the main display unit 1. The display mode and the distributed display mode in which a part of the supplementary information described above is distributed and displayed on the sub display unit 2 close to the main display unit 1 are possible.

  Hereinafter, the main display unit 1 having the above-described units will be described in more detail. However, here, in order to simplify the description, the configuration and functions of the main display unit 1 will be described by including an operation screen showing a keyboard, icons, and the like in the incidental information of the image data.

  The medical information acquisition unit 11 medically supplies image data supplied from an image diagnostic apparatus (not shown) via a network or a large-capacity storage medium, and additional information such as patient information and image data collection conditions added to the image data. Obtain as information. Then, the obtained image data and the accompanying information are supplied to the medical information storage unit 12 via the system control unit 18, and an image data storage unit and an accompanying information storage unit (not shown) included in the medical information storage unit 12 are provided. Saved in.

  On the other hand, the display unit detector 13 identifies the identification information of the secondary display unit 2 supplied by the wireless communication means from the individual identifier 21 of the secondary display unit 2 that is close to the main display unit 1 within a predetermined area, and the primary display unit 1. It has a function of detecting position information (approach direction) of the sub display unit 2 with respect to.

  FIG. 2 shows a specific example of the display unit detection unit 13 included in the main display unit 1 and the solid identifier 21 of the sub display unit 2 having identification information detected by the display unit detection unit 13. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), the right display portion, the lower end portion, the left end portion, and the upper end portion of the main display unit 1 are provided with sub display units that are close to the main display unit 1 by detecting identification information and position information. Display unit detection units 13a to 13d for detection are provided, and identification information of the sub display unit 2 is transmitted to the main display unit 1 to the left end, lower end, right end, and upper end of the sub display unit 2 to be described later. Solid identifiers 21a to 21d are provided.

  An individual identifier required when the main display unit 1 is used as a sub display unit is provided in the vicinity of the display unit detectors 13a to 13d. Similarly, the sub display unit 2 is used as a main display unit. A display unit detection unit necessary for the detection is provided in the vicinity of the solid identifiers 21a to 21d.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2B, the sub display unit 2 approaches from the right direction of the main display unit 1, and the solid identifier 21 a is a broken line centering on the display unit detection unit 13 a of the main display unit 1. When entering the area (hereinafter referred to as a detectable area), the display unit detection unit 13a detects the identification information and the approach direction of the sub display unit 2 supplied from the solid identifier 21a by wireless communication. In this case, the approach direction is detected by specifying any one of the display unit detectors 13a to 13d that first detected the identification information supplied from the sub display unit 2.

  Next, the transmission / reception unit 14 has a function of transmitting / receiving various types of information to / from a later-described transmission / reception unit 22 included in the sub display unit 2 via a wireless communication line. That is, the transmission / reception unit 14 corresponds to the identification information detected by the display unit detection unit 13 with the display capability information request signal output by the system control unit 18 based on the selection information of the distributed display mode selected by the input unit 17. It transmits to the sub display unit 2 and receives the display capability information of the sub display unit 2 supplied from the sub display unit 2 based on this request signal.

  Further, the transmission / reception unit 14 detects sub-display data and display unit detection generated by the information processing unit 15 processing the incidental information of the image data stored in the medical information storage unit 12 based on the display capability information described above. Based on the approach release information of the secondary display unit 2 detected by the unit 13, the secondary display data erasure instruction signal output by the system control unit 18 is transmitted to the secondary display unit 2.

  On the other hand, the information processing unit 15 reads the image data generated in the image diagnostic apparatus and stored in the medical information storage unit 12 and the accompanying information, and the first main display data in which all of these are arranged in parallel or superimposed. Generate. Further, the image data read from the medical information storage unit 12 and its supplementary information are processed based on the display capability information of the secondary display unit 2 supplied via the transmission / reception unit 14 for the purpose of observing the image data. Sub-display data for the purpose of observing the second main display data and the accompanying information is generated.

  In particular, when generating the sub display data, the information processing unit 15 displays the display capability information of the sub display unit 2 supplied from the sub display unit 2 via the transmission / reception unit 14 (for example, the display area size and color of the sub display unit 2). Information on capabilities (number of colors), applicable languages, computing capabilities, storage capacity, etc.). Subsequently, the supplementary information extracted from the various supplementary information stored in the medical information storage unit 12 based on the approach direction of the sub display unit 2 with respect to the main display unit 1 detected by the display unit detection unit 13 is displayed as described above. Sub-display data suitable for the sub-display unit 2 is generated by performing conversion processing based on the capability information.

  FIG. 3 shows a specific example of a sub-display data management table stored in advance in a data storage unit (not shown) included in the information processing unit 15, and this sub-display data management table is for the main display unit 1. The relationship between the approach direction of the sub display unit 2 and the accompanying information displayed as sub display data is shown. For example, when the secondary display unit 2 approaches from the right side of the main display unit 1 as shown in FIG. 2B, the information processing unit 15 stores the medical information based on the content of the above-described secondary display data management table. When the secondary display data is generated using the patient information read out from the various incidental information stored in the unit 12 and the secondary display unit 2 approaches from the upper direction of the main display unit 1, the medical information storage unit Sub-display data is generated using the image data collection conditions read out from 12.

  When the sub display unit 2 approaches from the left or lower direction of the main display unit 1, an operation screen such as an icon selection screen or a keyboard screen in a predetermined format is generated as sub display data.

  Next, the display unit 16 has a touch panel (not shown) including a display panel using a liquid crystal, an organic EL, or the like and a position information input unit using a touch pad or the like. Newly generated by excluding the first main display data generated by arranging all the auxiliary information in parallel or overlapping and removing the auxiliary information displayed on the sub display unit 2 from the first main display data Second main display data is displayed.

  The input unit 17 includes an input device such as a mouse or a keyboard, selects a display mode (standard display mode / distributed display mode), and the first main display data and the second main display data displayed on the display unit 16. Sets display conditions, inputs various instruction signals, etc. The selection of the display mode and the setting of display conditions performed in the input unit 17 can also be performed using an operation screen displayed on the touch panel of the display unit 16.

  The system control unit 18 has a function of comprehensively controlling the above-described units. In particular, when the distributed display mode using the main display unit 1 and the sub display unit 2 is selected in the input unit 17, A display capability information request signal is generated based on the selection information. Further, when the approach of the sub display unit 2 to the main display unit 1 is released (that is, the solid identifier 21 of the sub display unit 2 has moved out of the detectable region of the display unit detector 13 included in the main display unit 1). ), A sub-display data erasure instruction signal is generated based on the approach release information supplied from the display unit detector 13.

  On the other hand, the secondary display unit 2 of the medical information display device 100 can be realized using, for example, a PDA (morphological information terminal) such as a tablet terminal or a smartphone. As shown in FIG. A transmission / reception unit 22 for receiving a display capability information request signal, sub display data and a sub display data erasing instruction signal supplied from the main display unit 1 and transmitting display capability information to the main display unit 1, and a display of the sub display unit 2 A display capability information storage unit 23 in which capability information is stored in advance, a display unit 24 that displays the sub display data supplied from the main display unit 1 via the transmission / reception unit 22, and various selection / instruction signals. An input unit 25 for inputting and a sub-control unit 26 for controlling the above-described units provided in the sub-display unit 2 are provided.

  Further, the sub display unit 2 is substantially equivalent to the medical information acquisition unit 11, the medical information storage unit 12, the display unit detection unit 13, and the information processing unit 15 of the main display unit 1 that are necessary when used as the main display unit. The medical information acquisition part which has a function, a medical information storage part, the display unit detection part, and the information processing part are provided.

  Hereinafter, the configuration and function of the sub display unit 2 having the above-described units will be described in more detail.

  The solid identifier 21 is provided at the left end, the lower end, the right end, and the upper end of the sub display unit 2 as already shown in FIG. 2, and further, a display unit detector required when used as a main display unit. Is provided in the vicinity of the solid identifier 21.

  For example, the solid identifier 21 corresponding to the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) method is obtained by performing wireless communication using an electromagnetic field or a radio wave with the display unit detection unit 13 included in the main display unit 1. Is supplied to the main display unit 1.

  Here, a passive tag that does not have an energy supply source such as a battery inside and that operates using an electric wave supplied from an antenna (not shown) provided in the identification information detection unit 13 of the main display unit 1 as an energy source is used. Although the case where the identification information of the sub display unit 2 is supplied to the main display unit 1 is described, a method using an active tag or a semi-active tag having an energy source therein may be used.

  That is, the solid identifier 21 of the sub display unit 2 is configured by, for example, a minute one-chip IC and an antenna, and the above-described solid identifier is included in a detectable area of a predetermined size centered on the display unit detector 13 of the main display unit 1. When the identifier 21 approaches, the radio wave or electromagnetic field transmitted from the antenna of the display unit detection unit 13 is received by the antenna of the solid identifier 21. The solid identifier 21 uses the received radio wave or electromagnetic wave as an energy source to operate its own one-chip IC, and reads the identification information of the solid identifier 21 through its own antenna. 13 is supplied.

  The transmission / reception unit 22 transmits / receives various information to / from the transmission / reception unit 14 included in the main display unit 1 by a wireless communication method. That is, the transmission / reception unit 22 receives the display capability information request signal output from the system control unit 18 based on the selection information of the distributed display mode selected at the input unit 17 of the main display unit 1, and based on this request signal The display capability information of the sub display unit 2 read from the display capability information storage unit 23 is transmitted to the transmission / reception unit 14 of the main display unit 1. Furthermore, the transmission / reception unit 22 is based on the sub-display data generated by the information processing unit 15 of the main display unit 1 based on the display capability information described above or the approach release information of the sub-display unit 2 detected by the display unit detection unit 13. The sub-display data erasure instruction signal output by the system control unit 18 is received.

  On the other hand, in the display capability information storage unit 23, as display capability information of the sub display unit 2, for example, the display area size of the sub display unit 2, coloring ability (number of colors), applicable language, calculation capability, storage capacity, etc. The information regarding is stored beforehand.

  Next, the display unit 24 includes a touch panel including a display panel using liquid crystal or organic EL, and a position information input unit using a touch pad, like the display unit 16 of the main display unit 1. A display data storage unit (not shown) for storing the sub display data supplied from the main display unit 1 is provided. The sub display data generated by the information processing unit 15 of the main display unit 1 based on the display capability information and supplied via the transmission / reception unit 14 and the transmission / reception unit 22 of the sub display unit 2 is stored in the display data storage unit described above. Once saved, it is displayed on the display panel.

  Further, when the approach of the sub display unit 2 to the main display unit 1 is released, the display unit 24 is controlled by the output control signal generated by the sub control unit 26 based on the sub display data erasing instruction signal supplied from the main display unit 1. The display of the sub display data on the display panel is terminated, and the sub display data stored in the display data storage unit is forcibly erased.

  The input unit 25 includes an input device such as a mouse or a keyboard. When there is a defect in the sub-display data displayed on the display unit 24, the input unit 25 inputs instruction signals and updates display capability information for the purpose of improving them. Etc. as necessary. Various selection / instruction signals input at the input unit 25 are supplied to the system control unit 18 via the transmission / reception unit 22 of the sub display unit 2 and the transmission / reception unit 14 of the main display unit 1, and input at the input unit 17. This has the same function as the selected selection / instruction signal.

  The sub-control unit 26 has a function to control each unit as described above. In particular, when a display capability information request signal is supplied from the main display unit 1 via the transmission / reception unit 22, The display capability information of the corresponding sub display unit 2 is read from the display capability information storage unit 23 and supplied to the main display unit 1 via the transmission / reception unit 22.

  Further, when the approach of the sub display unit 2 to the main display unit 1 is released, the sub display on the display panel is controlled by controlling the display unit 24 based on the sub display data erasing instruction signal supplied from the main display unit 1. The display of data is terminated, and the sub display data stored in the display data storage unit is deleted.

(Display data generation / display procedure in distributed display mode)
Next, the display data generation / display procedure in the distributed display mode of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When generating display data in the distributed display mode, the medical information acquisition unit 11 included in the main display unit 1 of the medical information display device 100 is supplied from a separately installed diagnostic imaging apparatus via a network, a large-capacity storage medium, or the like. Image data and additional information such as patient information and image data collection conditions added to the image data are acquired as medical information. Then, the obtained image data and its accompanying information are stored in the medical information storage unit 12 (step S1 in FIG. 4).

  Next, the information processing unit 15 of the main display unit 1 reads out the above-described image data and the accompanying information stored in the medical information storage unit 12, and for example, generates the first data generated by superimposing the image data on the accompanying information. The main display data is displayed on the display panel of the display unit 16 (step S2 in FIG. 4).

  On the other hand, the operator of the medical information display device 100 observes the image data and the accompanying information in the first main display data displayed on the display unit 16. If it is determined that the desired supplementary information needs to be displayed in a distributed manner on another display unit (sub display unit 2), the input unit 17 selects the distributed display mode (step S3 in FIG. 4), and the sub display unit is selected. 2 is moved closer to the main display unit 1 (step S4 in FIG. 4).

  If the solid identifier 21 of the sub display unit 2 approaching the main display unit 1 enters the detectable area of the display unit detection unit 13 provided in the main display unit 1, the display unit detection unit 13 The identification information of the secondary display unit 2 supplied by the wireless communication means from the identifier 21 and the approaching direction of the secondary display unit 2 with respect to the primary display unit 1 are detected (step S5 in FIG. 4).

  On the other hand, the transmission / reception unit 14 of the main display unit 1 detects the display capability information request signal output by the system control unit 18 based on the selection information of the distributed display mode selected by the input unit 17 by the display unit detection unit 13. The display capability information of the sub display unit 2 transmitted to the transmission / reception unit 22 of the sub display unit 2 corresponding to the identification information and read from the display capability information storage unit 23 of the sub display unit 2 based on this request signal is transmitted. Obtain (step S6 in FIG. 4).

  Next, the information processing unit 15 receives the display capability information of the sub display unit 2 supplied from the sub display unit 2 via the transmission / reception unit 14, and approaches the sub display unit 2 detected by the display unit detection unit 13. Sub-display data suitable for the sub-display unit 2 is generated by converting the incidental information extracted from the various incidental information stored in the medical information storage unit 12 based on the direction based on the display capability information described above. To do. Then, the obtained sub display data is displayed on the display unit 24 of the sub display unit 2 via the transmission / reception unit 14 and the transmission / reception unit 22 (step S7 in FIG. 4).

  Further, the information processing unit 15 uses the image data read from the medical information storage unit 12 and the auxiliary information of the image data excluding the auxiliary information used for generating the sub display data in step S7 to obtain the second main display data. Generate. Then, the obtained second main display data is displayed on the display unit 16 of the main display unit 1 (step S8 in FIG. 4).

  Next, when the solid identifier 21 of the sub display unit 2 moves out of the detectable region of the display unit detector 13 provided in the main display unit 1 (step S9 in FIG. 4), the system control of the main display unit 1 The unit 18 generates a sub display data erasure instruction signal based on the approach release information of the sub display unit 2 supplied from the display unit detection unit 13, and receives the above instruction signal via the transmission / reception unit 14 and the transmission / reception unit 22. The sub control unit 26 of the sub display unit 2 generates an output control signal. Then, the display unit 24 ends the display of the sub display data on its own display panel according to the above-described output control signal supplied from the sub control unit 26, and displays the sub display data stored in its own display data storage unit. The data is forcibly erased (step S10 in FIG. 4).

  On the other hand, the information processing unit 15 of the main display unit 1 generates first main display data based on the image data stored in the medical information storage unit 12 and the incidental information by the same procedure as in step S2 described above. And displayed on the display panel of the display unit 16 (step S11 in FIG. 4).

(Modification)
Next, a modified example of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which incidental information used for generating sub display data is selected based on the approach direction of the sub display unit to the main display unit detected by the display unit detection unit of the main display unit. In the modified example, auxiliary information suitable for generating sub display data (hereinafter referred to as auxiliary display data auxiliary information) from among various auxiliary information constituting the first main display data displayed on the main display unit. A case where selection is performed using the input device of the input unit 17a will be described.

(Device configuration)
The overall configuration of the medical information display apparatus 200 in this modification will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. However, in the block diagram of FIG. 5, units having the same configuration and function as the unit of the medical information display apparatus 100 shown in FIG.

  That is, the medical information display device 200 of the present modification shown in FIG. 5 includes a main display unit 1a and one or a plurality of sub display units 2, and the sub display unit 2 is within the detectable area of the main display unit 1a. When approaching, communication with the main display unit 1a via a wireless communication line is possible.

  The main display unit 1a includes a medical information acquisition unit 11 that acquires, as medical information, image data supplied from a separately installed diagnostic imaging apparatus and patient information and image data collection conditions that are incidental information of the image data. The medical information storage unit 12 that stores the above-described image data supplied from the medical information acquisition unit 11 and its accompanying information, and the display capability information request signal, the sub display data, and the sub display data erasure instruction signal for the sub display unit 2 The first main display data is transmitted using the transmission / reception unit 14a that performs transmission and reception of the display capability information supplied from the sub display unit 2 and the medical information (image data and its accompanying information) read from the medical information storage unit 12. Further, the display capability information generated from the sub display unit 2 and the position information of the pointer supplied from the position information detector 19 described later are generated. That is, the second main display data and the sub display data are generated by selecting / processing the above-described medical information based on the position information of the auxiliary information for the sub display data selected using the input device of the input unit 17a. An information processing unit 15a, a display unit 16 for displaying the first main display data and the second main display data, and a display mode (standard display mode / distributed display mode) selection, first main display data Display condition setting of the second main display data, selection of auxiliary information for sub display data based on the first main display data, and display of the sub display data generated based on the auxiliary information. The position of the pointer set in the auxiliary information for auxiliary display data of the first main display data using the input unit 17a for selecting, inputting various instruction signals, and the like and the input device of the input unit 17a A position information detecting unit 19 for detecting information and movement information (movement direction), and a system control unit 18a that collectively controls each unit described above.

  The transmission / reception unit 14a has a function of transmitting / receiving various kinds of information to / from the transmission / reception unit 22 of the sub display unit 2 via a wireless communication line. Then, the display capability information request signal output by the system control unit 18a based on the selection information of the distributed display mode selected by the input unit 17a is selected based on the pointer movement information detected by the position information detection unit 19. It transmits to the secondary display unit 2 (that is, arranged close to the main display unit 1a in the direction of movement of the pointer), and receives the display capability information supplied from the secondary display unit 2 based on this request signal. .

  Further, the transmission / reception unit 14a uses the display capability information and the position information of the pointer detected by the position information detection unit 19 as the supplementary information of the image data stored in the medical information storage unit 12 by the information processing unit 15a. The sub-display data erasure instruction signal output from the system control unit 18a based on the sub-display data generated by selecting / processing the sub-display unit and the approach release information of the sub-display unit 2 detected by the display unit detection unit 13 is displayed on the sub-display unit. 2 is transmitted.

  On the other hand, the information processing unit 15a reads the image data generated in the image diagnostic apparatus and stored in the medical information storage unit 12 and the accompanying information, and the first main display data in which all of these are arranged in parallel or superimposed. Generate. Further, the information processing unit 15a performs the above-described image based on the display capability information of the sub display unit 2 and the position information of the pointer in the auxiliary information for sub display data of the first main display data detected by the position information detection unit 19. By selecting / processing the data and the accompanying information, second main display data for the purpose of observing the image data and auxiliary display data for the purpose of observing the accompanying information are generated.

  In particular, when generating the sub display data, the information processing unit 15a first receives the display capability information of the sub display unit 2 supplied from the sub display unit 2 via the transmission / reception unit 14a. Next, the medical information storage unit 12 is based on the auxiliary information for sub display data of the first main display data supplied from the position information detection unit 19 or the position information of the pointer set in the tab of the auxiliary information for sub display data. Sub-display data suitable for the sub-display unit 2 is generated by converting the incidental information read from the above using the display capability information described above.

  Next, the input unit 17a includes an input device such as a mouse or a keyboard, selects a display mode (standard display mode / distributed display mode), sets display conditions for the first main display data and the second main display data, Positioning of the pointer with respect to the tab of the auxiliary information for sub display data shown in the first main display data, movement of the pointer added to the auxiliary information for sub display data, input of various instruction signals, and the like are performed.

  In particular, when selecting supplementary information suitable for sub display data (sub display data supplementary information) based on the first main display data displayed on the display unit 16, the input device of the input unit 17 a In the main display data, a pointer is arranged (tapped) on the tab of the auxiliary information for sub display data shown together with the image data. On the other hand, the information processing unit 15 a extracts auxiliary information extracted from various auxiliary information stored in the medical information storage unit 12 based on the position information of the pointer supplied from the position information detection unit 19. Sub display data is generated by selecting / processing based on the display capability information.

  When selecting the sub display unit 2 for displaying the sub display data generated by the information processing unit 15a, the input device of the input unit 17a is a pointer added to the auxiliary information for the sub display data of the first main display data. Are moved (swipe) in a predetermined direction along the display surface together with the auxiliary information for sub display data.

  Next, the transmitter / receiver 14a moves the pointers selected from various sub-display units arranged in the vicinity of the main display unit 1a based on the pointer movement information detected by the position information detector 19. The above-mentioned sub display data is supplied to the sub display unit 2 arranged in the above.

  Next, the position information detection unit 19 uses the input device of the input unit 17a and the position information and movement information (movement direction) of the pointer arranged on the touch panel of the display unit 16 on which the first main display data is displayed. ). Then, various auxiliary information stored in the medical information storage unit 12 based on the position information of the pointer arranged on the tab of the auxiliary information for auxiliary display data shown together with the image data in the first main display data. The incidental information used for generating the sub-display data is selected from the inside, and various types of information arranged around the main display unit 1a based on the moving direction of the pointer moving along with the input device along the touch panel of the display unit 16. The sub display unit 2 used for displaying the sub display data is selected from the sub display units.

  On the other hand, the system control unit 18a has a function of comprehensively controlling the above-described units. In particular, when the distributed display mode using the sub display unit 2 is selected in the input unit 17a, the input unit 17a. A display capability information request signal for the secondary display unit 2 is generated based on the selection signal supplied from the sub-display unit 2. When the display mode is switched from the distributed display mode to the standard display mode or when the distributed display mode is stopped / terminated, the sub display for the sub display unit 2 is performed based on the selection / instruction signal supplied from the input unit 17a. A data erasure instruction signal is generated.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a method for selecting auxiliary information for sub display data using the first main display data and a method for selecting the sub display unit 2 for displaying the sub display data generated based on the auxiliary information. FIG.

  That is, FIG. 6A shows the first main display data IM1 generated by superimposing the image data R11 on the patient information R21 and other incidental information. The image data R11 and the patient information R21 include Tabs R12 and R22 used for selecting the respective data are added. For example, when the pointer P is arranged on the tab R22 of the first main display data IM1 displayed on the display unit 16 using the input device of the input unit 17a, the tab R22 is displayed on the tab R22 as shown in FIG. Corresponding patient information R21 is displayed in front of the image data R11.

  Next, the pointer P added to an arbitrary position of the patient information 21 displayed on the front surface of the tab R22 or the image data R11 is used together with the patient information 21 by using the above input device, for example, a first main key indicated by an arrow. When the display data IM1 is moved to the right, the information processing unit 15a generates auxiliary display data using the supplementary information (patient information) read from the medical information storage unit 12 based on the position information of the patient information 21. The transmission / reception unit 14a supplies the above-described sub display data generated by the information processing unit 15a to the sub display unit 2 arranged close to the right end of the main display unit 1a corresponding to the moving direction of the pointer P.

(Display data generation / display procedure in distributed display mode)
Next, the display data generation / display procedure in the distributed display mode of this modification will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. However, in the flowchart of FIG. 7 showing the above-described generation / display procedure, the same procedure as the procedure of FIG. 4 is denoted by the same reference numeral, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  If the acquisition / storage of medical information, the generation / display of the first main display data, the selection of the distributed display mode, and the approach of the sub display unit 2 to the main display unit 1a are completed in steps S1 to S4 of FIG. The operator of the medical information display apparatus 200 places a pointer by the input device of the input unit 17 a on the tab of the auxiliary information for auxiliary display data included in the first main display data displayed on the display unit 16.

  Then, after the pointer is moved to the auxiliary information for auxiliary display data displayed on the front surface of the display panel by the arrangement of the pointer with respect to the tab described above, the auxiliary information for auxiliary display data to which the pointer is added is transferred to the input device described above. To move in the desired direction. On the other hand, the position information detecting unit 19 detects the position information of the pointer arranged on the tab of the auxiliary information for sub display data and the moving direction of the pointer added to the auxiliary information for sub display data (step S5a in FIG. 7). .

  Next, the transmission / reception unit 14a of the main display unit 1a detects the display capability information request signal output by the system control unit 18a based on the selection information of the distributed display mode selected by the input unit 17a by the position information detection unit 19. Transmitted to the secondary display unit 2 selected based on the movement information of the pointer (that is, arranged close to the main display unit 1a in the direction of movement of the pointer), and the secondary display unit based on the request signal The display capability information supplied from 2 is received (step S6a in FIG. 7).

  Next, the information processing unit 15a receives the display capability information of the sub display unit 2 supplied from the sub display unit 2 via the transmission / reception unit 14a and the position information of the pointer supplied from the position information detection unit 19. The auxiliary information corresponding to the position information of the pointer extracted from the various auxiliary information stored in the medical information storage unit 12 is converted based on the display capability information described above, so that the auxiliary information suitable for the secondary display unit 2 is obtained. Generate display data. Then, the obtained sub display data is displayed on the display unit 24 of the sub display unit 2 via the transmission / reception unit 14a and the transmission / reception unit 22 (step S7a in FIG. 7).

  Further, the information processing unit 15a uses the image data read from the medical information storage unit 12 and the incidental information of the image data excluding the incidental information used for generating the sub display data in the above-described step S7a to perform the second main display. Data is generated, and the obtained second main display data is displayed on the display panel of the display unit 16 (step S8a in FIG. 7).

  When the standard display mode is newly selected in the input unit 17a (step S9a in FIG. 7), the system control unit 18a erases the sub display data based on the standard display mode selection information supplied from the input unit 17a. The sub control unit 26 that generates the instruction signal and receives the above-described sub display data erasure instruction signal via the transmission / reception unit 14a and the transmission / reception unit 22 of the sub display unit 2 generates an output control signal. Then, the display unit 24 terminates the display of the sub display data on its own display panel in accordance with this output control signal, and forcibly deletes the sub display data stored in its display data storage unit (FIG. 7 step S10a).

  On the other hand, the information processing unit 15a of the main display unit 1a uses the first main display data based on the image data stored in the medical information storage unit 12 and the incidental information of the image data in the same procedure as in step S2. Is generated again and displayed on the display panel of the display unit 16 (step S11a in FIG. 7).

  According to the embodiment of the present disclosure and the modification thereof described above, when displaying various medical information collected by the diagnostic imaging apparatus, the main display unit and the sub display unit arranged in proximity to the main display unit. In combination, the above-mentioned medical information is displayed in a distributed manner, so that various input / output operations excellent in detailed observation and operability of medical information can be easily performed.

  That is, complicated operations such as scrolling of display data and tab switching required for observing supplementary information superimposed on or parallel to image data in a conventional display unit with a single display area are performed. Good image data and its associated information can be observed at the same time, so that accurate diagnosis can be performed efficiently and the burden on the operator who performs diagnosis using the medical information is greatly increased. Can be reduced. In particular, since the above-described distributed display makes it easy to secure a relatively large display area, excessive compression processing for image data and incidental information, which has been performed in conventional display units, and addition of explanatory data to the compressed data, etc. It becomes unnecessary.

  On the other hand, according to the above-described embodiment, the auxiliary information displayed on the sub display unit can be automatically selected by detecting the approach direction of the sub display unit approaching within the detectable region of the main display unit. In addition, according to the above-described modification, desired auxiliary information (sub-display unit auxiliary information) shown together with image data in the first main display data displayed on the main display unit can be input devices, etc. By selecting / moving according to the above, it is possible to arbitrarily and reliably select the auxiliary information used for generating the sub display data and the sub display unit for displaying the sub display data.

  Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment and its modification, the sub display data displayed on the sub display unit is generated based on the display capability information of the sub display unit. Data can always be generated. In addition, when the display of the sub display data in the sub display unit is finished, the sub display data stored in the sub display unit is forcibly deleted, so that high security can be secured for medical information. It becomes possible.

  In addition, the operability of the medical information display device can be further improved by controlling the main display unit and other sub display units based on various instruction signals input at the input unit of the sub display unit.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this indication and its modification were described, this indication is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment and its modification, and it can change and implement it further. For example, in the above-described embodiment and its modifications, main medical data such as image data is displayed when image data supplied from an image diagnostic apparatus and its supplementary information are distributed and displayed using one or a plurality of display units 2. It is displayed on the console type main display unit 1 (1a), and part or all of the incidental information is displayed on the sub display unit 2 such as a PDA (personal digital assistant) arranged close to the main display unit 1 (1a) However, the main display unit and the sub display unit are not limited to those described above. For example, a PDA may be used as the main display unit, and a console type display unit may be used as the sub display unit. The main display unit and the sub display unit may be configured using

  The medical information displayed on the main display unit 1 (1a) may be medical information other than image data as long as it is medical information (main medical data) that is particularly important in the diagnosis. Also in this case, the incidental information of the main medical data is displayed on one or a plurality of sub display units 2 arranged close to the main display unit 1 (1a). Furthermore, the supply source of medical information is not limited to the image diagnostic apparatus, and may be various inspection apparatuses, medical information servers, and the like.

  Furthermore, the medical information display device 100 (200) that distributes and displays various types of medical information supplied from medical devices such as separately installed image diagnostic devices has been described. The medical information display device 100 (200) is a medical device. It may be a part of.

  In the above-described embodiment and its modification, when the display of the secondary display data in the secondary display unit 2 is finished, the secondary data stored in the display data storage unit of the display unit 24 is used for the purpose of ensuring security of the medical information. Although the method for forcibly erasing the display data has been described, a method of directly displaying the sub display data supplied from the main display unit 1 (1a) on the display panel of the display unit 24 may be used. According to this method, since the sub display data of the sub display unit 2 is all lost by stopping the supply of the sub display data to the sub display unit 2, it is not necessary to erase the sub display data using the display data storage unit or the like. Therefore, it is easy to ensure the security of medical information.

  On the other hand, in the above-described modification, the case has been described in which the auxiliary information used for generating the sub display data is selected by placing the pointer on the tab of the auxiliary information for sub display data included in the first main display data. However, when the first main display data is generated by the parallel arrangement of the image data and the auxiliary information thereof, the auxiliary information used for generating the auxiliary display data by directly arranging the pointer in the auxiliary information for the auxiliary display data. You may make a selection.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main display unit 1 and the sub display unit 2 each including four display unit detection units and individual identifiers are shown. However, the number of display unit detection units and individual identifiers is limited to four. Not.

  Note that each unit included in the medical information display device 100 of the present embodiment or the medical information display device 200 of a variation thereof is, for example, a computer composed of a CPU, RAM, magnetic storage device, input device, display device, and the like. It can also be realized by using it as hardware. For example, the system control unit 18 of the medical information display device 100 or the system control unit 18a of the medical information display device 200 realizes various functions by causing a processor such as a CPU mounted on the computer to execute a predetermined control program. can do. In this case, the above-described control program may be installed in advance in the computer, or may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or installed in the computer of the control program distributed via the network. .

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention and its modification were demonstrated, these embodiment and modification are shown as an example and are not intending limiting the range of invention. These novel embodiments and modifications can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Main display unit 11 ... Medical information acquisition part 12 ... Medical information storage part 13 ... Display unit detection part 14, 14a ... Transmission / reception part 15, 15a ... Information processing part 16 ... Display part 17, 17a ... Input part 18, 18a ... System control unit 19 ... position information detection unit 2 ... sub display unit 21 ... solid identifier (tag)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 22 ... Transmission / reception part 23 ... Display capability information storage part 24 ... Display part 25 ... Input part 26 ... Sub-control part 100,200 ... Medical information display apparatus

Claims (12)

In a medical information display device for distributing and displaying medical information obtained in a medical device on a main display unit and a sub-display unit arranged close to the periphery of the main display unit,
Detecting means for detecting information of a position of the sub display unit;
A medical information display device comprising: information processing means for generating secondary display data to be displayed on the secondary display unit based on a detection result of the detection means.   The information processing means processes the various medical information based on the display capability information of the sub display unit, thereby obtaining main display data suitable for the main display unit and sub display data suitable for the sub display unit. The medical information display device according to claim 1, wherein the medical information display device is generated.   The information processing means generates the main display data using main medical data such as image data included in the various medical information, and generates the sub display data using auxiliary information of the main medical data. The medical information display device according to claim 2, wherein   The display unit detection means detects identification information and position information of the sub display unit, and the information processing means selects the main medical care selected from the various medical information based on the identification information and the position information. 4. The medical information display apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the auxiliary display data is generated using information attached to the data.   5. The medical information display device according to claim 4, wherein the display unit detection means detects position information of the individual identifier approaching the inside of a detectable area preset for the main display unit.   The main display unit includes instruction signal output means for outputting a sub display data erasure instruction signal for erasing the display data supplied to the sub display unit, and the main display unit or a solid identifier provided in the display unit Is moved to the outside of the detectable region, the sub-display data erasure instruction signal output from the instruction signal output means is supplied to the sub-display unit based on the detection result of the display unit detection means. The medical information display device according to claim 5.   7. The medical information display according to claim 6, wherein the main display unit supplies the sub display data or the sub display data erasure instruction signal to the sub display unit detected by the display unit detecting means. apparatus. In a medical information display device for distributing and displaying medical information obtained in a medical device on a main display unit and a sub-display unit arranged close to the periphery of the main display unit,
The main display unit is
First main display data is generated based on various types of medical information obtained in a medical apparatus such as an image diagnostic apparatus, and sub-display data-based auxiliary information selected using the first main display data. Information processing means for generating second main display data based on the various medical information from which display data and auxiliary information for sub-display are removed;
First display means for displaying the first main display data and the second main display data;
Input means for moving the auxiliary display data auxiliary information selected from the various medical information shown in the first main display data in a predetermined direction;
First transmission / reception means for supplying the sub display data to the sub display unit arranged in the moving direction of the auxiliary information for the sub display data;
The sub-display unit is
Second transmission / reception means for receiving the sub display data supplied from the main display unit;
A medical information display device comprising: second display means for displaying the sub display data.   The information processing means generates the second main display data using main medical data such as image data included in the various medical information, and the main medical data corresponding to the auxiliary information for sub display data 9. The medical information display device according to claim 8, wherein the auxiliary display data is generated by using data supplementary information.   9. The medical information display apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the first transmission / reception means is connected to the second transmission / reception means via a wireless communication line. Various types of medical information obtained in a medical apparatus such as an image diagnosis apparatus are distributedly displayed using a main display unit and one or a plurality of sub display units arranged in the vicinity of the main display unit. For the main display unit of the display device,
An information processing function for generating main display data suitable for the main display unit and sub display data suitable for the sub display unit by processing the medical information based on the display capability information of the sub display unit;
A transmission / reception function for supplying the sub display data to the sub display unit;
A control program for executing a display function for displaying the main display data. Various types of medical information obtained in a medical apparatus such as an image diagnosis apparatus are distributedly displayed using a main display unit and one or a plurality of sub display units arranged in the vicinity of the main display unit. For the main display unit of the display device,
The first main display data is generated based on the various medical information, and the sub display data based on the auxiliary information for the sub display data selected using the first main display data and the auxiliary display auxiliary. An information processing function for generating second main display data based on the various medical information from which information is removed;
A display function for displaying the first main display data and the second main display data;
A movement function for moving the auxiliary information for auxiliary display data selected from the various types of medical information indicated in the first main display data in a predetermined direction;
A control program for executing a transmission / reception function for supplying the sub display data to the sub display units arranged in a moving direction of the auxiliary information for sub display data.

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