JP2018037923A - Information processing system, image processing apparatus, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible, in an information processing system for executing a work flow on a document on which predetermined management information is printed, to perform change operation on the printed management information before executing the work flow.SOLUTION: An information processing system includes: an image acquisition unit that acquires image data on a document including management information to be used for management of medical examination information by a management server; a work flow execution unit that on the basis of work flow definition information in which a work flow including one or more pieces of processing is previously defined, executes the one or more pieces of processing on the image data acquired by the image acquisition unit; and a display control unit that on the basis of the management information acquired from the management server, makes a list of changeable information of information included in the management information be displayed in a selectable manner on an acceptance screen for accepting execution of a work flow, wherein the one or more pieces of processing include processing of changing the management information included in the document by using information selected on the acceptance screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing system, an image processing apparatus, and a program.

  2. Description of the Related Art A job processing system is known that can execute a predefined workflow (hereinafter referred to as a job) for image data scanned from a document by an image forming apparatus, data input by other means, and the like.

  An image processing apparatus that acquires image data of a medical record sheet on which a barcode that codes the basic medical information is printed, and detects that the basic medical information printed on the medical record sheet is corrected by handwriting or the like Is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  For example, by acquiring image data of a medical record slip on which a barcode including a medical department code is printed and executing a workflow, the folder corresponding to the identification code of the medical department included in the barcode A job processing system that stores data in the server can be considered.

  In such a job processing system, for example, there is a case where it is desired to manage a medical record slip including a bar code obtained by encoding an internal medical department code as a surgical medical record slip. However, when the management information printed on the medical record slip is changed, in the conventional technique, the management information is changed after the medical record slip is read and electronic data is created.

  As described above, in the conventional technology, in an information processing system that executes a predetermined workflow on a document on which predetermined management information is printed, an operation for changing the printed management information is performed before the workflow is executed. It was accompanied by difficulties.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and in an information processing system that executes a workflow on a document on which predetermined management information is printed, before executing the workflow, It is possible to change the printed management information.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention is an information processing system connected to a management server that manages medical information via a network, and the management server stores the medical information. An image acquisition unit that acquires image data of a document including management information used for management, and the image data acquired by the image acquisition unit based on workflow definition information in which a workflow including one or more processes is defined in advance. On the other hand, a workflow execution unit that executes the one or more processes, and a reception screen that accepts execution of the workflow based on the management information acquired from the management server, includes information included in the management information A display control unit that displays a list of changeable information in a selectable manner, and the one or more processes include information selected on the reception screen. With, it includes a process of changing the management information contained in the document.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, in an information processing system that executes a workflow on a document on which predetermined management information is printed, an operation for changing the printed management information can be performed before the workflow is executed. Can be able to.

It is a figure showing an example of composition of an information processing system concerning one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the hardware structural example of the computer which concerns on one Embodiment. 1 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment. It is a functional lineblock diagram of an information processing system concerning one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the image of the information managed with the information processing system which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the image of the medical record slip which concerns on one Embodiment. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the image forming apparatus according to the first embodiment. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the image forming apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the job processing apparatus according to the first embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of preview processing of the image forming apparatus according to the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the image of the preview screen which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<System configuration>
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing system according to an embodiment. In the information processing system 100, a job processing apparatus 101, one or more image forming apparatuses 102, an electronic medical record system 103, a file server 104, and an information terminal 105 are connected to be communicable via a network 106.

  The information terminal 105 is an information processing apparatus such as a PC (Personal Computer), a tablet terminal, or a smartphone. An administrator or the like causes a management tool to be executed on the information terminal 105 and defines (sets) a workflow that combines one or more processes (plug-ins) such as an input process, an image conversion process, and an output process for image data. ) Workflow definition information can be created. The workflow definition information created by the information terminal 10 is transmitted to the job processing apparatus 101, for example.

  The image forming apparatus (image processing apparatus) 102 is, for example, a multi-function machine in which a scan function, a copy function, a printer function, a facsimile function, and the like are mounted in one housing. A user scans a document (for example, medical record card) using the image forming apparatus 102 to generate image data, and requests the job processing apparatus 101 to execute a workflow for the generated image data. Can do.

  The job processing apparatus 101 is, for example, an information processing apparatus such as a PC or a system including a plurality of information processing apparatuses. When the job processing apparatus 101 receives a workflow execution request including image data from the image forming apparatus 102 or the like, the job processing apparatus 101 reads workflow definition information corresponding to the designated workflow, and executes the workflow on the image data. For example, the content and execution order of one or more processes are set in the workflow, and each process is executed by, for example, a plug-in (software or hardware) that executes each process.

  The processing content of the plug-in includes, for example, image data format conversion, OCR (Optical Character Recognition), barcode (or two-dimensional code) reading and decoding, image correction, mail transmission, distribution to a folder, etc. Various processes can be included.

  The file server 104 is, for example, an information processing apparatus such as a PC or a system including a plurality of information processing apparatuses. The file server 104 stores and manages data distributed from the job processing apparatus 101, for example. For example, the file server 104 can also search stored data.

  The electronic medical record system (management server) 103 is a system including an information processing apparatus such as a PC or a plurality of information processing apparatuses, for example. The electronic medical record system 103 is a system that manages medical information and generates an electronic medical record (medical record sheet). The electronic medical record system 103 provides an API (Application Programming Interface) for providing management information used for management of medical information to, for example, the job processing apparatus 101, the image forming apparatus 102, and the like. Accordingly, for example, the job processing apparatus 101, the image forming apparatus 102, and the like can acquire management information used by the electronic medical record system 103 for managing medical information via the network 106.

  The management information used by the electronic medical record system 103 for managing medical information includes, for example, identification information (patient ID) for identifying a patient, identification information for identifying a medical department (medical department code), and an examination type code indicating the type of examination And a site code indicating the site. The management information may be called, for example, bibliographic information or metadata.

  In the above configuration, the electronic medical record system 103 can create a medical record slip (an example of a document) on which a barcode or the like obtained by encoding the management information described above is printed.

  In addition, the user (for example, a nurse or the like) sets the medical record slip on which the medical treatment result has been written in the image forming apparatus 102 and executes a predetermined workflow, whereby the image data of the medical record slip is predetermined. Can be stored in a folder.

  For example, the job processing apparatus 101 decodes the barcode included in the image data of the medical record slip read by the image forming apparatus 102 and acquires management information included in the barcode.

  As an example, the job processing apparatus 101 adds the department code included in the management information to the file name of the image data of the medical record slip and saves it in a predetermined folder such as the file server 104.

  As another example, the job processing apparatus 101 stores image data of a medical record slip in a folder (eg, “internal medicine” folder) corresponding to a medical department code included in management information. Also good.

  However, as described above, when the medical record card image data is managed using the bar code of the medical record card, the management information (for example, the medical department code) encoded in the bar code must be changed. There is a problem that is difficult.

  For example, conventionally, if you want to change the management information printed on the medical record slip, after executing the workflow and creating the image data of the medical record slip, for example, changing the file name or changing the folder to store Etc. were done. However, such processing is not only labor-intensive, but also causes mistakes. For example, there is a request that the image forming apparatus 102 wants to change management information before executing a workflow.

  Therefore, in the information processing system 100 according to the present embodiment, a workflow A for changing management information encoded in a barcode or the like is defined in advance.

  Further, the image forming apparatus 102 is when the workflow A is selected. Using the management information acquired from the electronic medical record system 103, for example, a list of medical departments is displayed in a selectable manner on a reception screen that accepts execution of a workflow.

  Further, the image forming apparatus 102 requests the job processing apparatus 101 to execute the workflow A using the management information (for example, the medical department code) selected by the user and the image data obtained by scanning the medical record form. .

  In response to a request from the image forming apparatus 102, the job processing apparatus 101 executes the workflow A on the image data obtained by scanning the medical record slip. Here, for one or more processes included in the workflow A, the clinical department code included in the barcode of the medical record slip is changed using the clinical department code (an example of management information) selected by the user. Processing is included.

For example, by executing the workflow A, the job processing apparatus 101 acquires management information from the barcode included in the image data of the medical record slip. Further, the job processing apparatus 101 changes the clinical department code (for example, “surgery”) included in the acquired management information to the clinical department code (for example, “internal medicine”) selected by the user. Furthermore, the job processing apparatus 101 stores the image data of the medical record slip in, for example, a folder (for example, “internal medicine” folder) corresponding to the medical department code selected by the user.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the information processing system 100 that executes a predetermined workflow on a document on which predetermined management information is printed, an operation for changing the printed management information before executing the workflow. Will be able to do.

<Hardware configuration>
(Hardware configuration of job processing device, electronic medical record system, file server, and information terminal)
The job processing apparatus 101, the electronic medical record system 103, the file server 104, and the information terminal 105 illustrated in FIG. 1 are realized by an information processing apparatus having a general computer configuration. The hardware configuration will be described.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of a computer according to an embodiment. The computer 200 includes, for example, a central processing unit (CPU) 201, a random access memory (RAM) 202, a read only memory (ROM) 203, a storage device 204, a network I / F 205, an input device 206, a display device 207, an external I / O. F208, bus 209, and the like.

  The CPU 201 is an arithmetic device that implements each function of the computer 200 by reading a program or data stored in the ROM 203 or the storage device 204 onto the RAM 202 and executing the processing. The RAM 202 is a volatile memory used as a work area for the CPU 201. The ROM 203 is a non-volatile memory that can retain programs and data even when the power is turned off.

  The storage device 204 is a large-capacity storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD), and stores an OS, application programs, various data, and the like. A network I / F 205 is a communication interface for connecting the computer 200 to the network 106 or the like.

  The input device 206 is, for example, a pointing device such as a mouse or an input device such as a keyboard, and is used to input each operation signal to the computer 200. The display device 207 is a display device such as a display, and displays a processing result by the computer 200 and the like.

  The external I / F 208 is an interface with an external device. The external device includes, for example, the recording medium 210 and the like. A bus 209 is connected to each of the above-described components, and transmits an address signal, a data signal, various control signals, and the like.

(Hardware configuration of image forming apparatus)
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the image forming apparatus 102 according to the embodiment.

  The image forming apparatus 102 includes a controller 310, an operation panel 320, a communication I / F 330, a plotter 340, a scanner 350, a fax control unit (hereinafter referred to as FCU) 360, and the like.

  The controller 310 includes a CPU 311, a RAM 312, a ROM 313, an NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM) 314, an HDD 315, and the like.

  The ROM 313 is a non-volatile storage device that stores various programs and data. The RAM 312 is a volatile storage device that temporarily stores programs and data. The NVRAM 314 is a writable nonvolatile storage device that stores setting information and the like, for example. The HDD 315 is a large-capacity storage device that stores various programs and data.

  The CPU 311 is an arithmetic unit that realizes overall control and functions of the image forming apparatus 102 by reading programs, data, setting information, and the like from the ROM 313, the NVRAM 314, the HDD 315, and the like onto the RAM 312 and executing processing.

  The operation panel 320 includes an input unit that receives input from a user and a display unit that performs display. The operation panel 320 may be an information processing apparatus having a general computer configuration.

  The communication I / F 330 is an interface that connects the image forming apparatus 102 to the network 106. Accordingly, the image forming apparatus 102 can communicate with the job processing apparatus 101, the electronic medical record system 103, the file server 104, and the like.

  The plotter 340 is a printing device that prints print data. The scanner 350 is a reading device that scans a document or the like. The FCU 360 transmits and receives fax data.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 4 is a functional configuration diagram of the information processing system 100 according to an embodiment.

(Functional configuration of job processing device)
The job processing apparatus 101 includes a communication control unit 411, a data acquisition unit 412, a job management unit 413, a workflow execution unit 414, each processing unit 415, a storage unit 416, and the like.

  The communication control unit 411 is means for communicating with the image forming apparatus 102, the electronic medical record system 103, the file server 104, and the like using the network I / F 205 of FIG. 2, for example, the CPU 201 of FIG. Realized by a program executed in

  The data acquisition unit 412 is means for acquiring management information used by the electronic medical record system 103 to manage medical information, and is realized by, for example, a program executed by the CPU 201 in FIG. For example, the data acquisition unit 412 uses the access information 416 a stored in advance in the storage unit 416 to connect to the electronic medical record system 103 and acquires management information using an API provided by the electronic medical record system 103.

  An example of the access information 416a stored in the storage unit 416 is shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 5A, the access information 416a includes information such as “access destination”, “destination”, and “authentication information”.

  “Access destination” is information (name, identification information, etc.) for specifying an external server such as the electronic medical record system 103 and the file server 104, for example. “Destination” is destination information for communicating with an external server such as URL (Uniform Resource Locator) information and IP address information of the external server. “Authentication information” is authentication information for using an external server such as a password and an electronic certificate.

  An example of the management information 416b stored in the storage unit 416 is shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 5B, the management information 416b includes information such as “item”, “internal value”, and “display name”.

  “Item” is information indicating the type of information included in the management information. The “internal value” is a value used when managing medical information within the electronic medical record system 103. “Display name” is information of a name corresponding to “internal value”. For example, if the value of the clinical department code included in the management information obtained by decoding the barcode is “10”, it indicates that the clinical department is an internal department.

  The data acquisition unit 412 uses the access information 416a as shown in FIG. 5A to connect to the electronic medical record system 103 and acquires management information 416b as shown in FIG. 5B.

  Note that the data acquisition unit 412 acquires management information from the electronic medical chart system 103 at a predetermined timing such as when the system is started, and stores the management information in the storage unit 416 as management information 416b. Alternatively, the data acquisition unit 412 may be connected to the electronic medical record system 103 when necessary to acquire management information 416b as shown in FIG.

  The job management unit 413 is a unit that receives an execution request for a workflow (job) including one or more processes from the image forming apparatus 102, and is realized by, for example, a program executed by the CPU 201 in FIG.

  In the workflow execution request received from the image forming apparatus 102 by the job management unit 413, for example, image data to be processed (image data of a medical record slip, etc.) and workflow execution information (workflow ID, used for processing) Data).

  Based on the workflow ID included in the workflow execution request received by the job management unit 413 and the workflow definition information 416c stored in the storage unit 416 in advance, the workflow execution unit 414 performs workflow on image data to be processed. Execute. The workflow execution unit 414 is realized by, for example, a program executed by the CPU 201 in FIG.

  An example of the workflow definition information 416c stored in the storage unit 416 is shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 5C, the workflow definition information 416c includes “workflow ID”, “workflow content”, and the like.

  “Workflow ID” is identification information for identifying a workflow. The “workflow content” is information indicating the processing content and processing order for the image data to be processed in the workflow corresponding to the “workflow ID”.

  For example, the workflow with the workflow ID “WF2” included in the workflow definition information 416c illustrated in FIG. 5C sequentially executes a barcode plug-in, a management information change plug-in, an image conversion plug-in, and a folder storage plug-in. It shows that

  The plug-in is an extension module that executes a preset process, and corresponds to the plug-ins 415a and 414b included in each processing unit 415 in FIG. The job processing apparatus 101 can add various processes by incorporating plug-ins.

  For example, the barcode plug-in executes a process of decoding the barcode included in the image data and extracting management information.

  The management information change plug-in executes processing for changing information included in the management information extracted by the barcode plug-in, for example, a medical department code to a medical department code included in the workflow execution information.

  The image conversion plug-in executes processing for converting image data to be processed into image data of a predetermined format.

  The folder storage plug-in executes a process of storing the image data converted by the image conversion plug-in, for example, in the folder corresponding to the medical department code changed by the management information change plug-in of the file server 104.

  Each processing unit 415 includes one or more plug-ins 415a and 415b. Each processing unit 415 includes at least the above-described barcode plug-in, management information change plug-in, image conversion plug-in, folder storage plug-in, and the like.

  Each plug-in is realized by, for example, a program executed by the CPU 201 in FIG. Note that at least a part of the plug-in may be realized by hardware.

  The storage unit 416 stores various information such as the access information 416a, management information 416b, and workflow definition information 416c described above. For example, the storage unit 416 includes the storage device 204, the RAM 202 in FIG. 2, the CPU 201 in FIG. Realized.

(Functional configuration of image forming apparatus)
The image forming apparatus 102 includes a communication control unit 421, a data acquisition unit 422, a job management unit 423, a workflow execution unit 424, each processing unit 425, a storage unit 426, a display control unit 427, an operation reception unit 428, and an image acquisition unit 429. Etc.

  The communication control unit 421 is a means for communicating with the job processing apparatus 101, the electronic medical record system 103, the file server 104, and the like using, for example, the communication I / F 330 of FIG. 3, for example, the CPU 311 of FIG. Realized by a program executed in

  The data acquisition unit 422 is means for acquiring management information used by the electronic medical record system 103 for managing medical information, and is realized by, for example, a program executed by the CPU 311 in FIG. For example, the data acquisition unit 422 uses the access information 426 a stored in advance in the storage unit 426 to connect to the electronic medical record system 103 and acquires management information using an API provided by the electronic medical record system 103. Alternatively, the data acquisition unit 422 may acquire the management information 416b stored in the storage unit 416 by the job processing apparatus 101.

  The image of the information stored in the access information 426a, management information 426b, and workflow definition information 426c stored in the storage unit 426 is the same as the information stored in the storage unit 416 of the job processing apparatus 101, for example. .

  The job management unit 423 manages the workflow when the image forming apparatus 102 executes the workflow. The job management unit 423 is realized by, for example, a program executed by the CPU 311 in FIG.

  In response to an instruction from the job management unit 423, the workflow execution unit 424 executes the workflow on the image data to be processed based on the workflow ID and the workflow definition information 426c stored in the storage unit 426 in advance. The workflow execution unit 424 is realized by, for example, a program executed by the CPU 311 in FIG.

  Each processing unit 425 includes one or more plug-ins 425a and 425b. Note that at least part of the processing of the image acquisition unit 429, the display control unit 427, and the like, which will be described later, may be realized by a plug-in. Each plug-in is realized by, for example, a program executed by the CPU 311 in FIG. Note that at least a part of the plug-in may be realized by hardware.

  The storage unit 426 is a unit that stores various information such as the access information 426a, management information 426b, and workflow definition information 426c described above. For example, the HDD 315, the NVRAM 314, the RAM 312 in FIG. Realized.

  The display control unit 427 is a means for displaying an operation screen (for example, a reception screen for accepting execution of a workflow) of the image forming apparatus 102 on the operation panel 320 of FIG. 3, and is executed by the CPU 311 of FIG. 3, for example. Realized by the program. As another example, the display control unit 427 may be realized by a program executed on the operation panel 320 having a general computer configuration.

  Based on the management information acquired from the electronic medical record system 103, the display control unit 427 according to the present embodiment displays a list of information that can be changed among the information included in the management information on the reception screen that accepts the execution of the workflow ( For example, a list of medical departments) is displayed so as to be selectable. The management information acquired from the electronic medical record system 103 may be acquired from the electronic medical record system 103, or may be management information 416b or management information 426b acquired in advance.

  The operation accepting unit 428 is a means for accepting a user operation on the operation panel 320 or the like of FIG. 3, and is realized by, for example, a program executed by the CPU 311 of FIG. As another example, the operation reception unit 428 may be realized by a program executed on the operation panel 320 having a general computer configuration.

  For example, the operation reception unit 428 is selected by the user from a list of changeable information (for example, a list of medical departments) displayed on the reception screen for receiving the execution of the workflow by the display control unit 427. The received information (for example, “internal medicine”) is received.

  The image acquisition unit 429 is a unit that acquires image data of a document such as a medical record slip using the scanner 350 of the image forming apparatus 102, and is realized by, for example, a program executed by the CPU 311 in FIG. . Note that the image acquisition unit 429 may be realized by a plug-in included in each processing unit 425.

(Electronic medical chart system)
The electronic medical record system 103 is assumed to use an existing external server or the like, and only an outline will be described here.

  The electronic medical record system 103 manages medical information of a medical institution such as a hospital, for example, and creates (issues) a medical record slip including a bar code that encodes management information for managing the medical information, for example. An image of a medical record slip created by the electronic medical record system 103 is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an image of a medical record slip according to an embodiment. FIG. 6A shows an example of a medical record slip printed on a print medium such as paper. In the example of FIG. 6A, a bar code 611 in which management information such as a patient ID, a department code, and an examination type code is encoded is printed on the medical record slip 610, for example. The bar code 611 is an example of management information included in the medical record slip created by the electronic medical record system 103.

  FIG. 6B shows an image of another example of the medical record slip. In the example of FIG. 6B, a two-dimensional code 621 such as a QR code (registered trademark) is printed on the medical record slip 620 instead of the barcode 611.

  In addition to (or instead of) the barcode 611, the two-dimensional code 621, and the like, the medical record form 620 created by the electronic medical record system 103 includes, for example, management information such as a patient ID, a clinical department code, an examination type code The character string 622 may be printed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the electronic medical record system 103 includes at least a communication control unit 431, a medical information management unit 432, medical information 433, and the like.

  The communication control unit 431 connects the electronic medical chart system to the network 106 and communicates with the job processing apparatus 101, the image forming apparatus 102, and the like.

  The medical information management unit 432 manages the medical information 433, and provides management information for the electronic medical record system 103 to manage the medical information 433, for example, in response to a request from the job processing apparatus 101, the image forming apparatus 102, or the like. To do. Note that the management information provided by the medical care information management unit 432 is, for example, the same information as the management information 416b illustrated in FIG.

  The medical information 433 is electronic medical record information managed by the electronic medical record system 103. The electronic medical record system 103 may store and manage the medical information 433 in, for example, the external file server 104 or the like.

(file server)
The file server 104 is assumed to use an existing external server or the like, and only an outline will be described here.

  For example, the file server 104 stores and manages data distributed from the job processing apparatus 101, medical information 433 managed by the electronic medical chart system 103, and the like. For example, the file server 104 can also search stored data.

<Process flow>
Next, the processing flow of the information processing system 100 will be described.

[First Embodiment]
(Processing of image forming apparatus)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the image forming apparatus according to the first embodiment. In this process, a user (for example, a nurse or the like) registers, for example, a medical record slip 610 as shown in FIG. 6A in a predetermined folder or the like such as the file server 104 or the electronic medical record system 103. An example of processing of the image forming apparatus 102 in this case is shown.

  In step S701, the display control unit 427 of the image forming apparatus 102 causes the operation panel 320 to display, for example, a workflow selection screen 810 as illustrated in FIG. In the example of FIG. 8A, buttons (display elements) 811 and 812 for selecting a workflow to be executed are displayed on the workflow selection screen 810 so as to be selectable.

  For example, it is assumed that a workflow with the workflow ID “WF1” stored in the workflow definition information illustrated in FIG. 5C can be selected by selecting a button 811 on the workflow selection screen 810. Also. By selecting a button 812 on the workflow selection screen 810, execution of the workflow with the workflow ID “WF2” stored in the workflow definition information shown in FIG. 5C can be instructed.

  In step S <b> 702, the operation reception unit 428 of the image forming apparatus 102 receives an operation on the workflow selection screen 810 and determines whether the workflow “WF2” is selected.

  When the “WF2” workflow is not selected (for example, when the “WF1” workflow is selected), the image forming apparatus 102 shifts the processing to step S706.

  On the other hand, when the workflow “WF2” is selected, the operation reception unit 428 shifts the processing to step S703.

  In step S <b> 703, the data acquisition unit 422 of the image forming apparatus 102 acquires management information of the electronic medical record system from the electronic medical record system 103, for example.

  As another example, the data acquisition unit 422 may acquire the management information 416b from the job processing apparatus 101. Further, the data acquisition unit 422 may use management information 426b stored in the storage unit 426.

  In step S704, the display control unit 427 of the image forming apparatus 102 displays a management information selection screen (execution of workflow) as illustrated in FIG. 8B or 8C, for example, on the operation panel 320. Display the reception screen).

  FIG. 8B shows an example of a management information selection screen. In the example of FIG. 8B, the management information selection screen 820 displays, for example, a list of changeable information (here, a medical department) among the management information as shown in FIG. Has been.

  For example, a user such as a staff member of a medical institution can change the medical department code included in the management information to “internal medicine” by selecting the “internal medicine” button 821 from the management information selection screen 820. Similarly, the user can change the department code included in the management information to “surgery” by selecting the “surgery” button 822 from the management information selection screen 820.

  FIG. 8C shows another example of the management information selection screen. In the example of FIG. 8C, on the management information selection screen 830, an examination type 831 and a medical department 832 are displayed as examples of information that can be changed among the management information. For example, when the user selects the medical department 832 on the management information selection screen 830, the medical department list 833 is displayed in a selectable manner.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the description of the flowchart will be continued.

  In step S <b> 705, the operation reception unit 428 of the image forming apparatus 102 receives a user's selection operation on the management information selection screen.

  In step S706, the display control unit 427 of the image forming apparatus 102 causes the operation panel 320 to display a start operation acceptance screen as shown in FIG. 8D, for example.

  FIG. 8D shows an example of a start operation acceptance screen. In the example of FIG. 8D, a “start” button 841 for instructing execution of the workflow is displayed on the start operation reception screen 840.

  Preferably, the start operation reception screen 840 includes a “preview” button 842 for performing a preview display described in the second embodiment.

  In step S <b> 707, the operation reception unit 428 of the image forming apparatus 102 receives the user's start operation (for example, selection of the “start” button 841).

  In step S <b> 708, the image acquisition unit 429 of the image forming apparatus 102 acquires image data of a medical record slip (an example of a document) set by the user in the image forming apparatus 102 using, for example, the scanner 350.

  In step S709, the image forming apparatus 102 requests the job processing apparatus 101 to execute the selected workflow.

  For example, when the workflow “WF2” is selected, the image forming apparatus 102 executes the workflow execution request including the document image data, the information received in step S705 (for example, the medical department code), and the workflow ID “WF2”. Is transmitted to the job processing apparatus 101.

  On the other hand, when a workflow (for example, “WF1”) different from “WF2” is selected, the image forming apparatus 102 issues a job execution request including the document image data and the workflow ID (for example, “WF1”). Transmit to the processing device 101.

(Job processing device processing)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the job processing apparatus according to the first embodiment.

  FIG. 9A shows an example of execution processing of the workflow ID “WF1”. The process of the workflow ID “WF1” is a process of sequentially executing a barcode plug-in, an image conversion plug-in, and a folder storage plug-in as shown in the workflow definition information shown in FIG. Shall.

  In step S <b> 911, the job management unit 413 of the job processing apparatus 101 receives a workflow execution request including the workflow ID “WF <b> 1” from the image forming apparatus 102.

  In step S912, the workflow execution unit 414 of the job processing apparatus 101 acquires and executes the content of the workflow with the workflow ID “WF1” from the workflow definition information 416c as illustrated in FIG. 5C, for example.

  In step S <b> 913, the workflow execution unit 414 executes the barcode plug-in to decrypt the barcode of the image data (an example of image data to be processed) of the medical record slip, and obtain management information.

  In step S914, the workflow execution unit 414 converts the image data of the medical record slip into a predetermined image format, for example, image data such as PDF (registered trademark).

  In step S915, the workflow execution unit 414 saves the converted data in a folder corresponding to a medical department code (eg, “surgery”) included in the management information by executing a folder storage plug-in.

  As described above, the user sets the medical record slip on which the barcode is printed on the image forming apparatus 102 and executes the workflow “WF1”, whereby the medical department included in the barcode (for example, “surgery”). The medical record slip can be registered in the folder corresponding to).

  FIG. 9B shows an example of execution processing of the workflow ID “WF2”. As shown in the workflow definition information shown in FIG. 5C, the process of the workflow ID “WF2” is performed sequentially for a barcode plug-in, a management information change plug-in, an image conversion plug-in, and a folder storage plug-in. It is assumed that the processing is to be executed.

  In step S <b> 921, the job management unit 413 of the job processing apparatus 101 receives a workflow execution request including the workflow ID “WF2” from the image forming apparatus 102. The workflow execution request includes, for example, the medical record form image data, the workflow ID, and the information received in step S705 in FIG. 7 (for example, the “internal medicine” medical department code).

  In step S922, the workflow execution unit 414 of the job processing apparatus 101 acquires and executes the content of the workflow with the workflow ID “WF2” from the workflow definition information 416c as illustrated in FIG. 5C, for example.

  In step S923, the workflow execution unit 414 decodes the barcode of the image data (an example of image data to be processed) of the medical record slip by executing the barcode plug-in, and acquires management information.

  In step S924, the workflow execution unit 414 executes the management information change plug-in so that the medical department code (for example, “surgery”) included in the acquired management information is converted into the medical department code included in the workflow execution request. (For example, “internal medicine”).

  In step S925, the workflow execution unit 414 converts the image data of the processed medical record slip into image data of a predetermined image format.

  In step S926, the workflow execution unit 414 executes the folder storage plug-in to convert the data into a folder corresponding to the medical department code (eg, “internal medicine”) included in the management information changed in step S924. Save.

  As described above, the user sets the medical record slip on which the barcode is printed on the image forming apparatus 102 and executes the workflow “WF2”, thereby the medical department (first clinical department) included in the barcode. ) Can be changed to another department (second department).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the information processing system 100 that executes a predetermined workflow on a document on which predetermined management information is printed, the operation for changing the printed management information is performed before the workflow is executed. Will be able to.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of preview processing of the image forming apparatus according to the second embodiment. This processing is an example of processing when the “preview” button 842 is selected on the start operation reception screen 840 shown in FIG.

  In step S1001, the operation reception unit 428 of the image forming apparatus 102 receives the selection operation of the “preview” button 842 on the start operation reception screen 840 shown in FIG. To do.

  In step S <b> 1002, the image acquisition unit 429 of the image forming apparatus 102 acquires image data of a medical record slip set by the user in the image forming apparatus 102 using the scanner 350.

  In step S1003, the display control unit 427 of the image forming apparatus 102 uses, for example, the barcode plug-in of each processing unit 425, decodes the barcode included in the acquired image data, and extracts management information.

  In step S1004, the display control unit 427 determines whether there is a difference between the management information selected in step S705 in FIG. 7 (for example, the clinical department code) and the management information extracted from the barcode. to decide.

  If there is no difference between the two pieces of management information, the display control unit 427 of the image forming apparatus 102 shifts the processing to step S1007. On the other hand, when there is a difference between the two management information, for example, when the department code does not match, the display control unit 427 shifts the process to step S1006.

  In step S1006, the display control unit 427 of the image forming apparatus 102 displays a notification screen or message indicating that there is a difference between the management information included in the barcode and the management information received in step S705 of FIG. create.

  In step S1007, the display control unit 427 of the image forming apparatus 102 causes the operation panel 320 to display a preview image as illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an image of a preview screen according to the second embodiment. In the example of FIG. 11, the preview screen 1100 includes a medical record slip preview image 1101 read in step S1002, the message 110 created in step S1006, and a “return” button 1105 for returning to the start operation reception screen 840. Etc. are displayed. Note that the message 110 shown in FIG. 11 is an example.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, before executing the workflow for changing the management information included in the barcode of the medical record slip, the management information before the change, the management information after the change, etc. are confirmed on the preview screen. Will be able to.

[Other Embodiments]
In each of the above-described embodiments, a case where a barcode is printed on a document such as a medical record slip has been described. The barcode is an example of image information obtained by encoding management information.

  The image information obtained by encoding the management information may be a two-dimensional code 621 as shown in FIG. 6B, for example. In this case, the workflow ID “WF2” executed by the job processing apparatus 101 includes a two-dimensional code plug-in that executes a two-dimensional code decoding process instead of the barcode plug-in. This makes it possible to execute the same processing as in the first and second embodiments.

  Similarly, the management information included in the document may be a character string 622 as shown in FIG. 6B, for example. In this case, the workflow ID “WF2” executed by the job processing apparatus 101 includes an OCR plug-in that executes character recognition processing for recognizing printed characters, instead of the barcode plug-in. This makes it possible to execute the same processing as in the first and second embodiments.

  The functional configuration of the information processing system 100 illustrated in FIG. 4 is an example, and the information processing system 100 can have various system configurations. For example, some or all of the functions of the job processing apparatus 101 illustrated in FIG. 4 may be included in the image forming apparatus 102.

  In addition, at least a part of the functions of the image forming apparatus 102 illustrated in FIG. 4 may be included in the job processing apparatus 101.

  Furthermore, the image forming apparatus 102 does not necessarily have the workflow execution unit 424, each processing unit 425, and the like. For example, the image forming apparatus 102 uses a barcode plug-in included in each processing unit 415 of the job processing apparatus 101 by using an API provided by the job processing apparatus 101 when using the barcode plug-in. It may be.

100 Information processing system 103 Electronic medical record system (management server)
429 Image acquisition unit 415a, 415b Plug-in 416c Workflow definition information 424 Workflow execution unit 427 Display control unit 611 Bar code (an example of image information obtained by encoding management information)
621 two-dimensional code (another example of image information obtained by encoding management information)
622 Character string 620 Medical record record 820, 830 Selection screen (reception screen)

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-170014

Claims (10)

An information processing system connected via a network to a management server that manages medical information,
An image acquisition unit for acquiring image data of a document including management information used by the management server for managing the medical information;
A workflow execution unit that executes the one or more processes on the image data acquired by the image acquisition unit based on workflow definition information in which a workflow including one or more processes is previously defined;
Based on the management information acquired from the management server, on a reception screen for accepting execution of the workflow, a display control unit for selectively displaying a list of information that can be changed among information included in the management information;
Have
The one or more processes include
An information processing system including processing for changing the management information included in the document using information selected on the reception screen. The document is
The information processing system according to claim 1, which is a print medium on which image information obtained by encoding the management information is printed. The one or more processes include
The information processing system according to claim 2, further comprising: processing for decoding the encoded image information and extracting the management information. The image information is
The information processing system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the information processing system is a bar code or a two-dimensional code. The document is
The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the information medium is a print medium on which a character string representing the management information is printed. The one or more processes include
The information processing system according to claim 5, further comprising a character recognition process for recognizing a character string representing the management information. The management information includes information indicating a medical department,
The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the display control unit displays a list of medical departments included in the management information acquired from the management server in a selectable manner on the reception screen. The workflow execution unit
By executing the one or more processes, the image data of the document including the management information indicating the first medical department is used as image data related to the second medical department selected on the reception screen. The information processing system according to claim 7, wherein the information processing system is stored in a storage unit. An information processing apparatus connected via a network to a management server that manages medical information,
An image acquisition unit for acquiring image data of a document including management information used by the management server for managing the medical information;
A workflow execution unit that executes the one or more processes on the image data acquired by the image acquisition unit based on workflow definition information in which a workflow including one or more processes is previously defined;
Based on the management information acquired from the management server, on a reception screen for accepting execution of the workflow, a display control unit for selectively displaying a list of information that can be changed among information included in the management information;
Have
The one or more processes include
An information processing apparatus including processing for changing the management information included in the document using information selected on the reception screen. A computer connected via a network to a management server that manages medical information
An image acquisition unit for acquiring image data of a document including management information used by the management server for managing the medical information;
A workflow execution unit that executes the one or more processes on the image data acquired by the image acquisition unit based on workflow definition information in which a workflow including one or more processes is previously defined;
Based on the management information acquired from the management server, on a reception screen for accepting execution of the workflow, a display control unit for selectively displaying a list of information that can be changed among information included in the management information;
Function as
The one or more processes include
A program comprising a process of changing the management information included in the document by using information selected on the reception screen.

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