JP2020094917A - Image diagnosing device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an image diagnosing device with which it is possible to move an imaging unit to a first imaging position or a second imaging position by a simple operation, even when the path linking the first and second imaging positions is a complex path.SOLUTION: An image diagnosing device 100 comprises: an imaging unit 20 for imaging the specific region of an examinee 1; a drive unit 30 for moving the imaging unit 20 between a first imaging position 2a for imaging a first specific region 1a of the examinee 1 by the imaging unit 20 and a second imaging position 2b for imaging a second specific region 1b of the examinee 1 by the imaging unit 20 along a path 3 that includes a plurality of movement directions linking the first imaging position 2a and the second imaging position 2b; a first operation unit 61 for performing an operation to move the imaging unit 20 to the first imaging position 2a along the path 3; and a second operation unit 62 for performing an operation to move the imaging unit 20 to the second imaging position 2b along the path 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to an image diagnostic apparatus, and particularly to an image diagnostic apparatus for diagnosing a disease of a specific site of a subject.

Conventionally, an image diagnostic apparatus for diagnosing a disease of a specific site of a subject has been known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Patent Document 1 discloses a head PET (Positron Emission Tomography) apparatus (image diagnostic apparatus) that images a head of a subject in order to diagnose a disease of the head of the subject. In addition, Patent Document 1 discloses, as another aspect of such an image diagnostic apparatus, a PET apparatus for breast (an image diagnostic apparatus) for photographing a breast of a subject in order to diagnose a disease of the breast of the subject. Has been done. These head PET device and breast PET device are each equipped with a dedicated (head-only or breast-only) PET detector, and by detecting annihilation radiation by the dedicated PET detector, It is configured to image the head or the breast of the subject.

International Publication No. 2011/125212

Although not specified in Patent Document 1, the image diagnostic apparatus described in Patent Document 1 may be configured to be able to image both the subject's head and the subject's breast. In this case, the PET detector may be configured to be movable between a head imaging position for imaging the subject's head and a breast imaging position for imaging the subject's breast. is there. Such an image diagnostic apparatus may be provided with an operation unit including a cross-shaped switch for moving the PET detector between the head imaging position and the breast imaging position.

However, when the cross-shaped switch is provided, the current position of the PET detector in the path connecting the head imaging position and the breast imaging position is understood, and the PET detector can move or cannot move. It is necessary to judge the proper direction and operate the switch appropriately. Therefore, when the path connecting the head imaging position (first imaging position) and the breast imaging position (second imaging position) is a complicated path, the head imaging position (first imaging position) There is a problem that the PET detector (imaging unit) cannot be moved to the imaging position) or the breast imaging position (second imaging position).

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a case where a route connecting a first imaging position and a second imaging position is a complicated route. Also, it is to provide an image diagnostic apparatus capable of moving the imaging unit to the first imaging position or the second imaging position by a simple operation.

In order to achieve the above object, an image diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention is an image diagnostic apparatus for diagnosing a disease of a specific site of a subject, and a mounting table on which the subject is mounted, and a mounting table. An image capturing unit that captures a specific region of the subject by detecting radiation emitted from the specific region of the subject placed on the first and a first unit for capturing an image of the first specific region of the subject by the image capturing unit. A plurality of moving directions connecting the first imaging position and the second imaging position are included between the imaging position and the second imaging position for imaging the second specific part of the subject by the imaging unit. A drive unit that moves the imaging unit along the route, a first operation unit that performs an operation to move the imaging unit to the first imaging position along the route, and a second imaging position along the route. A second operation unit for performing an operation of moving the imaging unit.

With the image diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, by configuring as described above, the image is captured at the first image capturing position along the route including the plurality of moving directions by simply operating the first operation unit. The unit can be easily moved, and the image pickup unit can be easily moved to the second image pickup position along a path including a plurality of movement directions by simply operating the second operation unit. As a result, unlike the case where a cross-shaped switch is provided, it is possible to understand the current position of the image pickup unit in a route including a plurality of moving directions, and determine the movable direction and the unmovable direction of the image pickup unit. No action needed. Accordingly, even when the route connecting the first imaging position and the second imaging position is a complicated route because it includes a plurality of movement directions, the first imaging position or the second imaging position can be easily operated. The imaging unit can be moved to the position.

In the image diagnostic apparatus according to the above aspect, preferably, while the first operation unit is being operated, the imaging unit is moved in a direction toward the first imaging position, and the second operation unit is operated. It is configured to move the image pickup unit in the direction toward the second image pickup position during the period. According to this structure, the imaging unit is not moved unless the first operation unit or the second operation unit is being operated. Therefore, the first operation unit or the second operation unit is unintentionally moved. Even if is operated, it is possible to prevent the imaging unit from being continuously moved unintentionally. Further, even when the image pickup unit is intentionally moved, the movement of the image pickup unit can be stopped by simply stopping the operation of the first operation unit or the second operation unit. As a result, when it is desired to stop the movement of the imaging unit during the movement of the imaging unit, the movement of the imaging unit can be stopped easily and quickly.

In the image diagnostic apparatus according to the above aspect, preferably, the imaging unit has a first posture for capturing an image of a first specific portion of the subject and a first posture for capturing an image of a second specific portion of the subject. When the first operation unit is operated and the image pickup unit is moved in the direction toward the first image pickup position, the image pickup unit passes the posture change position of the image pickup unit on the route. In this case, the image pickup unit is configured to be changed from the second posture to the first posture at the posture change position, the second operation unit is operated, and the image pickup unit moves toward the second image pickup position. When the image pickup unit passes the posture change position of the image pickup unit on the route while being moved, the image pickup unit is changed from the first posture to the second posture at the posture change position. According to this structure, it is possible to perform both the movement operation of the image pickup unit and the posture change operation of the image pickup unit by simply operating the first operation unit or the second operation unit. Unlike the case where the changing operation is performed separately from the moving operation of the image capturing unit, the operation of the image capturing unit can be performed more easily.

The image diagnostic apparatus according to the above aspect preferably further includes a current position display unit that displays the current position of the imaging unit on the route. According to this structure, the current position of the image pickup unit in the route can be known by the display of the current position display unit. Therefore, when the first operation unit or the second operation unit is operated, the image pickup unit in the route can be detected. It is possible to confirm whether the camera moves in the direction, the remaining movement distance of the imaging unit on the route, and the like.

In this case, preferably, the current position display unit is configured to display the current position of the image pickup unit in the graphic portion showing the route. According to this structure, it is possible to easily and visually identify the current position of the imaging unit on the route by the display of the current position display unit.

In the image diagnostic apparatus according to the above aspect, preferably, a third operation unit for performing an operation of moving the imaging unit along a route to a specific position between the first imaging position and the second imaging position. Is further provided. According to this structure, it is possible to easily move the image pickup unit along the route to a specific position between the first image pickup position and the second image pickup position by simply operating the third operation unit. it can. As a result, even when the route connecting the first image capturing position and the second image capturing position is a complicated route, a specific position between the first image capturing position and the second image capturing position can be set by a simple operation. The imaging unit can be moved.

In this case, the specific position is preferably a position for inspecting. According to this structure, the image pickup unit can be easily moved to a specific position which is a position for performing the inspection, so that the inspection can be performed quickly and easily when the inspection is required.

In the image diagnostic apparatus according to the above aspect, preferably, the first specific part of the subject is the head of the subject, the second specific part of the subject is the breast of the subject, and a plurality of movements included in the route are included. The direction includes a vertical direction and a horizontal direction. If the configuration according to the one aspect is adopted, the route connecting the first image capturing position and the second image capturing position becomes a complicated route because the moving direction in the route includes the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. Even in the case of a configuration in which the subject's head and the subject's breast, which are prone to be imaged, are imaged, the imaging unit can be moved to the first imaging position or the second imaging position by a simple operation.

According to the present invention, as described above, even when the route connecting the first image capturing position and the second image capturing position is a complicated route, the first image capturing position or the second image capturing position can be performed by a simple operation. It is possible to provide an image diagnostic apparatus capable of moving the imaging unit to a position.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an image diagnostic apparatus in a head imaging state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an image diagnostic apparatus in a breast imaging state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining movement of the imaging unit of the image diagnostic apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for explaining an operation panel of an image diagnostic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments embodying the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Structure of diagnostic imaging device)
A configuration of an image diagnostic apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the image diagnostic apparatus 100 is an apparatus for diagnosing a disease of two types of specific sites of a subject 1, a first specific site 1a and a second specific site 1b. .. In the present embodiment, the first specific portion 1a is the head of the subject 1 and the second specific portion 1b is the breast of the subject 1.

The image diagnostic apparatus 100 detects the radiation (gamma rays) generated in the specific region of the subject 1 (the first specific region 1a or the second specific region 1b) due to the radiopharmaceutical previously administered to the subject 1. It is a PET device that images a specific region (first specific region 1a or second specific region 1b) of the subject 1 by detecting it. Radiation (gamma rays) is generated in the subject 1 due to pair annihilation between a positron generated from a radiopharmaceutical and an electron included in an atom near the positron. The image diagnostic apparatus 100 determines, based on the imaging result of the specific region (first specific region 1a or second specific region 1b) of the subject 1, within the first specific region (in the first specific region 1a) of the subject 1. Alternatively, it is configured to generate an image of the second specific portion 1b). The doctor, based on the image in the specific region of the subject 1 (the first specific region 1a or the second specific region 1b) generated by the image diagnostic apparatus 100, the specific region of the subject 1 (first specific region 1b). Diagnosis of the disease of the site 1a or the second specific site 1b) is performed.

The image diagnostic apparatus 100 includes a mounting table 10 on which the subject 1 is mounted. The mounting table 10 includes a top plate portion 11 and a base portion 12. The top plate portion 11 can mount the subject 1 in a supine position, which is the body position of the subject 1 when the first specific portion 1a is imaged, and the subject 1 when the second specific portion 1b is imaged. This is a plate on which the subject 1 can be placed in the prone position, which is the body position. The top plate portion 11 has a rectangular shape having a longitudinal direction in the X direction which is one direction in the horizontal direction and a lateral direction in the Y direction which is a direction substantially orthogonal to the X direction in the horizontal plane. In the subject 1, the head (first specific portion 1a) is located on the X1 direction side and the foot portion 1c is located on the X2 direction side regardless of whether the subject is placed in the supine or prone position. As described above, the top plate 11 is placed. The base portion 12 is provided so as to support the top plate portion 11 from below (Z2 direction side).

Further, the image diagnostic apparatus 100 emits radiation (gamma rays) emitted from a specific portion (first specific portion 1a or second specific portion 1b) of the subject 1 placed on the top 11 of the mounting table 10. An image pickup unit 20 is provided which picks up an image of a specific part of the subject 1 (first specific part 1a or second specific part 1b) by detecting it. The imaging unit 20 is a detection unit that detects radiation (gamma rays) emitted from a specific part of the subject 1 (first specific part 1a or second specific part 1b). The imaging unit 20 is provided on the X1 direction side with respect to the mounting table 10.

The imaging unit 20 includes a housing 21 and a plurality of detectors 22. The housing 21 has a substantially annular shape. The substantially annular housing 21 has a through hole 21a that penetrates the center of the annulus in the axial direction (X direction) of the annulus. When the image capturing unit 20 captures an image, the specific part of the subject 1 (the first specific part 1 a or the second specific part 1 b) is located in the through hole 21 a of the housing part 21. Each of the plurality of detectors 22 is, for example, a scintillator detector including a scintillator and a photomultiplier tube. Each of the plurality of detectors 22 is configured to detect radiation (gamma rays) and transmit a detection signal, which is an electrical signal corresponding to the detected radiation, to the image processing unit 40 described below. The plurality of detectors 22 are provided inside the housing portion 21. The plurality of detectors 22 are provided in an annular shape so as to surround the through hole 21a of the housing portion 21.

In addition, the imaging unit 20 includes a first posture 20a (see FIG. 1) for capturing an image of the first specific portion 1a of the subject 1 and a first posture 20a for capturing an image of the second specific portion 1b of the subject 1. 2 posture 20b (see FIG. 2). The first posture 20a is the posture of the image capturing unit 20 capable of capturing an image of the first specific portion 1a of the subject 1 placed on the top 11 of the mounting table 10 in the supine position. In the first posture 20a, the direction in which the through hole 21a of the housing 21 of the imaging unit 20 extends (the penetrating direction of the through hole 21a) is substantially the same as the horizontal direction (X direction, longitudinal direction of the top plate portion 11). There is. The second posture 20b is the posture of the image capturing unit 20 capable of capturing an image of the second specific portion 1b of the subject 1 placed on the table 11 of the mounting table 10 in the prone position. In the second posture 20b, the direction in which the through hole 21a of the housing 21 of the imaging unit 20 extends (the penetrating direction of the through hole 21a) is substantially the same as the vertical direction (Z direction). The first posture 20a and the second posture 20b are postures obtained by rotating the imaging unit 20 by 90 degrees around an axis extending in the Y direction (the short side direction of the top plate portion 11).

The image diagnostic apparatus 100 also includes a drive unit 30 that moves the imaging unit 20. Specifically, the drive unit 30 includes a first image capturing position 2a (see FIG. 1) for capturing an image of the first specific portion 1a of the subject 1 by the image capturing unit 20, and a first image capturing position of the subject 1 by the image capturing unit 20. A path 3 (see FIG. 3) connecting the first imaging position 2a and the second imaging position 2b with the second imaging position 2b (see FIG. 2) for imaging the two specific parts 1b. It is configured to move the imaging unit 20 along. As shown in FIG. 3, the route 3 is a route that is predetermined (set) as a route along which the imaging unit 20 in the image diagnostic apparatus 100 moves. The route 3 includes a plurality of moving directions that are the directions in which the imaging unit 20 moves on the route 3. Specifically, the plurality of moving directions included in the path 3 include a vertical direction (Z direction) and a horizontal direction (X direction). The path 3 shown in FIG. 3 includes two vertically moving portions 3a and 3b which are path portions along which the image pickup unit 20 moves in the vertical direction, and two horizontal moving portions 3c which are path portions along which the image pickup unit 20 moves in the horizontal direction. And 3d.

The path 3 is provided with a first imaging position 2a (head imaging position), a second imaging position 2b (breast imaging position), a posture changing position 2c, and an inspection position 2d. The first imaging position 2a is an end position on one side of the path 3. The second imaging position 2b is an end position on the other side of the path 3. The attitude changing position 2c is a position for the imaging unit 20 to change the attitude, and is a position between the first imaging position 2a and the second imaging position 2b. The inspection position 2d is a position for inspecting the image diagnostic apparatus 100, and is a position between the first imaging position 2a and the second imaging position 2b. The inspection of the image diagnostic apparatus 100 includes, for example, daily inspection using a phantom, which is an instrument for calibrating the image diagnostic apparatus 100.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the drive unit 30 includes a vertical drive unit 31 and a horizontal drive unit 32. The vertical drive unit 31 includes, for example, a motor as a drive source, and is configured to move the imaging unit 20 in the vertical direction. The horizontal drive unit 32 includes, for example, a motor as a drive source, and is configured to move the image pickup unit 20 in the horizontal direction. The drive unit 30 also includes a rotation drive unit 33. The rotation drive unit 33 includes, for example, a motor as a drive source, and is configured to rotate the imaging unit 20 around an axis extending in the Y direction (short side direction of the top 11). Thereby, the rotation drive unit 33 is configured to change the posture of the imaging unit 20 between the first posture 20a and the second posture 20b. Specifically, the rotation drive unit 33 changes the posture of the image pickup unit 20 from the first posture 20a to the second posture 20b by rotating the image pickup unit 20 in the rotation direction R1 (see FIG. 3). Is configured. Further, the rotation driving unit 33 rotates the image capturing unit 20 in the rotation direction R2 (see FIG. 3) that is the opposite direction to the rotation direction R1 to change the posture of the image capturing unit 20 from the second posture 20b to the first posture. It is configured to change to the posture 20a.

In addition, the image diagnostic apparatus 100 generates an image in a specific region of the subject 1 (in the first specific region 1a or the second specific region 1b) based on the detection signal from the detector 22 of the imaging unit 20. The image processing unit 40 is provided. The image processing unit 40 is configured to generate a tomographic image within the specific region of the subject 1 (in the first specific region 1a or the second specific region 1b). The image processing unit 40 includes, for example, a processor such as a GPU and a memory that stores information. The image diagnostic apparatus 100 also includes a control unit 50 that controls the operation of the image diagnostic apparatus 100. The control unit 50 includes a processor such as a CPU and a memory that stores information.

The image diagnostic apparatus 100 also includes an operation panel 60 for operating the image diagnostic apparatus 100. The operation panel 60 is provided near (on the side of) the mounting table 10. The operation of the operation panel 60 is performed, for example, by an operator such as a technician who performs imaging by the image diagnostic apparatus 100.

<Structures Concerning First Operation Section and Second Operation Section>
Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, on the operation panel 60, a first operation unit 61 for performing an operation of moving the imaging unit 20 to the first imaging position 2 a along the path 3. And a second operation unit 62 for performing an operation of moving the imaging unit 20 to the second imaging position 2b along the route 3. The first operation unit 61 and the second operation unit 62 are pressing operation units that are operated by being pressed. The first operation unit 61 and the second operation unit 62 are configured by, for example, mechanical button switches, button images displayed on the touch panel, and the like.

The control unit 50 controls the drive unit 30 so as to move the imaging unit 20 in the direction toward the first imaging position 2a along the route 3 while the first operation unit 61 is being operated. It is configured. The direction toward the first imaging position 2a means the direction of moving the imaging unit 20 along the path 3 (vertical direction, horizontal direction, etc.) that approaches the first imaging position 2a. ..

For example, when the imaging unit 20 is located in the vertical movement portion 3a of the route 3, the control unit 50 makes the first movement along the vertical movement portion 3a of the route 3 while the first operation unit 61 is being operated. The vertical drive unit 31 of the drive unit 30 is controlled so as to move the image capturing unit 20 in the upward direction (Z1 direction) toward the image capturing position 2a. Further, for example, when the imaging unit 20 is located in the vertical movement portion 3b of the route 3, the control unit 50 moves along the vertical movement portion 3b of the route 3 while the first operation unit 61 is being operated. The vertical drive unit 31 of the drive unit 30 is controlled so as to move the image capturing unit 20 in the downward direction (Z2 direction) toward the first image capturing position 2a.

In addition, for example, when the imaging unit 20 is located in the horizontal moving portion 3c of the route 3, the control unit 50 moves along the horizontal moving portion 3c of the route 3 while the first operation unit 61 is being operated. The horizontal driving unit 32 of the driving unit 30 is controlled so as to move the imaging unit 20 in the X2 direction toward the first imaging position 2a. In addition, for example, when the imaging unit 20 is located in the horizontal movement portion 3d of the route 3, the control unit 50 moves along the horizontal movement portion 3d of the route 3 while the first operation unit 61 is being operated. The horizontal drive unit 32 of the drive unit 30 is controlled so as to move the image pickup unit 20 in the X1 direction toward the first image pickup position 2a. As described above, the control unit 50 makes the first imaging along the path 3 while the first operation unit 61 is operated, regardless of the position of the imaging unit 20 on the path 3. It is configured to control the drive unit 30 so as to move the imaging unit 20 in the direction toward the position 2a.

Further, the control unit 50 stops the movement of the imaging unit 20 by the operation of the first operation unit 61 when the imaging unit 20 reaches the first imaging position 2a by the operation of the first operation unit 61. , Is configured to control the drive unit 30. At this time, the control unit 50 is configured to perform control for notifying the operator that the imaging unit 20 has reached the first imaging position 2a. The control unit 50 controls the imaging unit 20 to notify the operator that the imaging unit 20 has reached the first imaging position 2a by, for example, emitting a sound or displaying a message.

Further, similarly to the case of the first operation unit 61, the control unit 50 causes the image capturing unit 20 to move in the direction toward the second image capturing position 2b along the route 3 while the second operation unit 62 is being operated. Is configured to control the drive unit 30 to move the. The direction toward the second imaging position 2b means the direction of moving the imaging unit 20 along the path 3 (vertical direction, horizontal direction, etc.) that approaches the second imaging position 2b. ..

For example, when the imaging unit 20 is located in the vertical movement portion 3a of the route 3, the control unit 50 moves the second movement along the vertical movement portion 3a of the route 3 while the second operation unit 62 is being operated. The vertical drive unit 31 of the drive unit 30 is controlled so as to move the image capturing unit 20 in the downward direction (Z2 direction) toward the image capturing position 2b. Further, for example, when the imaging unit 20 is located in the vertically moving portion 3b of the route 3, the control unit 50 moves along the vertically moving portion 3b of the route 3 while the second operation unit 62 is being operated. The vertical drive unit 31 of the drive unit 30 is controlled so as to move the image capturing unit 20 in the upward direction (Z1 direction) toward the second image capturing position 2b.

Further, for example, when the imaging unit 20 is located in the horizontal moving portion 3c of the route 3, the control unit 50 moves along the horizontal moving portion 3c of the route 3 while the second operation unit 62 is being operated. The horizontal drive unit 32 of the drive unit 30 is controlled so as to move the image pickup unit 20 in the X1 direction toward the second image pickup position 2b. In addition, for example, when the imaging unit 20 is located in the horizontal movement portion 3d of the route 3, the control unit 50 moves along the horizontal movement portion 3d of the route 3 while the second operation unit 62 is being operated. The horizontal drive unit 32 of the drive unit 30 is controlled so as to move the image pickup unit 20 in the X2 direction toward the second image pickup position 2b. As described above, the control unit 50, regardless of the position of the image capturing unit 20 located on the route 3, performs the second image capturing along the route 3 while the second operation unit 62 is being operated. It is configured to control the driving unit 30 so as to move the imaging unit 20 in the direction toward the position 2b.

Further, the control unit 50 stops the movement of the imaging unit 20 by the operation of the second operation unit 62 when the imaging unit 20 reaches the second imaging position 2b by the operation of the second operation unit 62. , Is configured to control the drive unit 30. At this time, the control unit 50 is configured to perform control for notifying the operator that the imaging unit 20 has reached the second imaging position 2b. The control unit 50 performs control to notify the operator that the imaging unit 20 has reached the second imaging position 2b by, for example, emitting a sound or displaying a message.

Further, in the present embodiment, the control unit 50 causes the image capturing unit 20 to move on the path 3 when the first operating unit 61 is operated and the image capturing unit 20 is moved in the direction toward the first image capturing position 2a. When passing through the posture changing position 2c of the image capturing unit 20, the rotation driving unit 33 of the driving unit 30 is controlled so that the image capturing unit 20 is changed from the second posture 20b to the first posture 20a at the posture changing position 2c. Is configured to. At this time, the control unit 50 changes the image capturing unit 20 from the second posture 20b to the first posture 20a while stopping the movement of the image capturing unit 20 along the path 3 at the posture changing position 2c. In addition, the rotation drive unit 33 of the drive unit 30 is configured to be controlled.

Similarly, when the second operation unit 62 is operated and the image pickup unit 20 is moved in the direction toward the second image pickup position 2b, the control unit 50 causes the image pickup unit 20 to move the image pickup unit 20 of the image pickup unit 20 on the route 3. When passing through the posture changing position 2c, the rotation driving unit 33 of the driving unit 30 is controlled so that the imaging unit 20 is changed from the first posture 20a to the second posture 20b at the posture changing position 2c. Has been done. At this time, the control unit 50 changes the image pickup unit 20 from the first posture 20a to the second posture 20b while stopping the movement of the image pickup unit 20 along the path 3 at the posture change position 2c. In addition, the rotation drive unit 33 of the drive unit 30 is configured to be controlled.

<Configuration related to current position display section>
Further, in the present embodiment, the operation panel 60 is provided with a current position display unit 63 that displays the current position 2e of the imaging unit 20 on the route 3. Thus, by providing the current position display section 63, the first operation section 61, and the second operation section 62 on the operation panel 60, it is possible to operate the first operation section 61 or the second operation section 62 during operation. The current position 2e of the imaging unit 20 on the route 3 can be easily confirmed by the current position display unit 63. Specifically, the current position display unit 63 is configured to display the current position 2e of the imaging unit 20 on the graphic portion 3e indicating the route 3.

The current position display unit 63 is composed of, for example, an LED indicator including a graphic portion 3e indicating the route 3 and a plurality of LED lighting units provided in the graphic portion 3e. The current position display unit 63, which is an LED indicator, turns on the LED lighting unit corresponding to the position of the image pickup unit 20 on the route 3 and turns off the other LED lighting units, thereby capturing an image on the graphic portion 3e indicating the route 3. It is configured to display the current position 2e of the unit 20. The current position display section 63 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal monitor capable of displaying an image. The current position display unit 63, which is a liquid crystal monitor, displays the image showing the graphic portion 3e and the image showing the current position 2e of the image pickup unit 20 so that the current position of the image pickup unit 20 is displayed on the graphic portion 3e showing the path 3. It is configured to display the position 2e.

The display of the current position 2e of the imaging unit 20 by the current position display unit 63 may be a detailed position display or a schematic position display. The detailed position display is, for example, a display indicating which position of which route portion (vertical movement portions 3a, 3b, horizontal movement portions 3c, 3d) of the route 3 the imaging unit 20 is positioned. That is, it is a display that sequentially shows the current position 2e of the imaging unit 20 on the route 3. Further, the schematic position display simply indicates, for example, in which route portion (vertical movement portions 3a, 3b, horizontal movement portions 3c, 3d) of the route 3 the imaging unit 20 is located. The display does not show the position of the part. That is, this is a display in which the current position 2e of the imaging unit 20 on the route 3 is not sequentially shown.

<Structure related to third operation unit>
Further, in the present embodiment, an operation of moving the imaging unit 20 on the operation panel 60 to the inspection position 2d which is a specific position between the first imaging position 2a and the second imaging position 2b along the route 3. A third operation unit 64 for performing the operation is provided. The third operation unit 64 is a pressing operation unit that is operated by being pressed. The third operation unit 64 is configured by, for example, a mechanical button switch, a button image displayed on the touch panel, and the like.

The control of the imaging unit 20 by the operation of the third operation unit 64 is the same as the control of the imaging unit 20 by the operation of the first operation unit 61 and the second operation unit 62. That is, the control unit 50 is configured to control the drive unit 30 so as to move the imaging unit 20 in the direction toward the inspection position 2d along the route 3 while the third operation unit 64 is being operated. Has been done. In addition, the direction toward the inspection position 2d means a direction approaching the inspection position 2d in the moving direction (vertical direction, horizontal direction, etc.) of the imaging unit 20 along the path 3.

For example, when the imaging unit 20 is located at the vertical movement portion 3a of the route 3, the control unit 50 controls the inspection position along the vertical movement portion 3a of the route 3 while the third operation unit 64 is being operated. The vertical drive unit 31 of the drive unit 30 is controlled so as to move the imaging unit 20 in the downward direction (Z2 direction) toward 2d. Further, for example, when the imaging unit 20 is located in the vertically moving portion 3b of the route 3, the control unit 50 moves along the vertically moving portion 3b of the route 3 while the third operation unit 64 is being operated. The vertical drive unit 31 of the drive unit 30 is controlled so as to move the imaging unit 20 in the downward direction (Z2 direction) toward the inspection position 2d.

Further, for example, when the imaging unit 20 is located in the horizontally moving portion 3c of the route 3, the control unit 50 moves along the horizontally moving portion 3c of the route 3 while the third operation unit 64 is being operated. The horizontal drive unit 32 of the drive unit 30 is controlled so as to move the imaging unit 20 in the X1 direction toward the inspection position 2d. Further, for example, when the image pickup unit 20 is located on the X2 direction side of the inspection position 2d in the horizontally moving portion 3d of the path 3, while the third operation unit 64 is being operated, the control unit 50 operates. The horizontal drive unit 32 of the drive unit 30 is controlled so as to move the imaging unit 20 in the X1 direction toward the inspection position 2d along the horizontal moving portion 3d of the path 3. In addition, for example, when the image pickup unit 20 is located on the X1 direction side of the inspection position 2d in the horizontally moving portion 3d of the route 3, while the third operation unit 64 is being operated, the control unit 50 operates. The horizontal drive unit 32 of the drive unit 30 is controlled so as to move the imaging unit 20 in the X2 direction toward the inspection position 2d along the horizontally moving portion 3d of the path 3. As described above, the control unit 50 moves to the inspection position 2d along the route 3 while the third operation unit 64 is being operated, regardless of the position of the image capturing unit 20 located on the route 3. It is configured to control the drive unit 30 so as to move the image pickup unit 20 in the direction to which it goes.

Further, the control unit 50 drives the driving unit so as to stop the movement of the imaging unit 20 by the operation of the third operation unit 64 when the imaging unit 20 reaches the inspection position 2d by the operation of the third operation unit 64. Is configured to control 30. At this time, the control unit 50 is configured to perform control for notifying the operator that the imaging unit 20 has reached the inspection position 2d. The control unit 50 performs control to notify the operator that the imaging unit 20 has reached the inspection position 2d by, for example, emitting a sound or displaying a message.

(Effect of this embodiment)
In this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the image diagnostic apparatus 100 is provided with the first operation unit 61 for performing an operation of moving the imaging unit 20 to the first imaging position 2a along the route 3 and the route 3. A second operation unit 62 for performing an operation of moving the imaging unit 20 to the second imaging position 2b along the second imaging position 2b. Accordingly, by simply operating the first operation unit 61, the image capturing unit 20 can be easily moved to the first image capturing position 2a along the route 3 including a plurality of moving directions, and the second image capturing unit 20 can be simply moved. It is possible to easily move the image pickup unit 20 to the second image pickup position 2b along the path 3 including a plurality of moving directions by simply operating the operation unit 62 of. As a result, unlike the case where the cross-shaped switch is provided, the current position of the image pickup unit 20 in the path 3 including a plurality of moving directions is understood, and the movable direction and the immovable direction of the image pickup unit 20 are understood. There is no need to judge and operate. As a result, even when the path 3 connecting the first imaging position 2a and the second imaging position 2b is a complicated path 3 that includes a plurality of moving directions, the first imaging position 2a can be operated by a simple operation. Alternatively, the imaging unit 20 can be moved to the second imaging position 2b.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, while the image diagnostic apparatus 100 is operating the first operation unit 61, the imaging unit 20 is moved in the direction toward the first imaging position 2a, and While the second operation unit 62 is being operated, the image pickup unit 20 is moved in the direction toward the second image pickup position 2b. As a result, the imaging unit 20 is not moved unless the first operation unit 61 or the second operation unit 62 is being operated. Therefore, the first operation unit 61 or the second operation unit is unintentionally moved. Even when 62 is operated, it is possible to prevent the imaging unit 20 from being continuously moved unintentionally. Further, even when the imaging unit 20 is intentionally moved, the movement of the imaging unit 20 can be stopped by simply stopping the operation of the first operation unit 61 or the second operation unit 62. As a result, when it is desired to stop the movement of the imaging unit 20 during the movement of the imaging unit 20, the movement of the imaging unit 20 can be stopped easily and quickly.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as described above, the imaging unit 20 uses the first posture 20a for imaging the first specific part 1a of the subject 1 and the imaging of the second specific part 1b of the subject 1. And a second posture 20b for performing. In addition, when the first operation unit 61 is operated and the image capturing unit 20 is moved in the direction toward the first image capturing position 2 a, the image capturing apparatus 20 causes the image diagnostic device 100 to detect the image diagnosing apparatus 100 on the path 3. When passing through the posture changing position 2c, the imaging unit 20 is configured to be changed from the second posture 20b to the first posture 20a at the posture changing position 2c. Further, when the second operation unit 62 is operated and the imaging unit 20 is moved in the direction toward the second imaging position 2b in the image diagnostic apparatus 100, the imaging unit 20 moves to the position of the imaging unit 20 on the route 3. When passing through the posture changing position 2c, the imaging unit 20 is configured to change from the first posture 20a to the second posture 20b at the posture changing position 2c. Accordingly, both the moving operation of the image capturing unit 20 and the attitude changing operation of the image capturing unit 20 can be performed by simply operating the first operating unit 61 or the second operating unit 62. Unlike the case where the posture changing operation is performed separately from the moving operation of the image capturing unit 20, the operation of the image capturing unit 20 can be performed more easily.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the image diagnostic apparatus 100 is configured to include the current position display unit 63 that displays the current position 2e of the imaging unit 20 on the route 3. As a result, the current position 2e of the image capturing unit 20 on the route 3 can be known from the display on the current position display unit 63, and therefore, when the first operating unit 61 or the second operating unit 62 is operated, the image is captured on the route 3. It is possible to confirm in which direction the unit 20 moves, the remaining movement distance of the imaging unit 20 on the route 3, and the like.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as described above, the current position display unit 63 is configured to display the current position 2e of the imaging unit 20 on the graphic portion 3e indicating the route 3. As a result, the current position 2e of the imaging unit 20 on the route 3 can be visually and easily identified by the display of the current position display unit 63.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the image diagnostic apparatus 100 is provided with the imaging unit at the inspection position 2d which is a specific position between the first imaging position 2a and the second imaging position 2b along the path 3. The third operation unit 64 for performing an operation of moving the 20 is configured. Thereby, by simply operating the third operation unit 64, the image pickup unit 20 is moved along the path 3 to the inspection position 2d which is a specific position between the first image pickup position 2a and the second image pickup position 2b. It can be easily moved. As a result, even when the path 3 connecting the first imaging position 2a and the second imaging position 2b is a complicated path 3, the first imaging position 2a and the second imaging position 2b can be operated by a simple operation. The imaging unit 20 can be moved to the inspection position 2d which is a specific position between the two.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the specific position is configured to be the inspection position 2d for performing the inspection. According to this structure, the imaging unit 20 can be easily moved to the specific position, which is the inspection position 2d for performing the inspection. Therefore, when the inspection is required, the inspection can be performed quickly and easily.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the first specific portion 1a of the subject 1 is configured to be the head of the subject 1. Further, the second specific part 1b of the subject 1 is configured to be the breast of the subject 1. Further, the plurality of moving directions included in the path 3 are configured to include the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. Accordingly, since the moving direction on the path 3 includes the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, the head 3 of the subject 1 in which the path 3 connecting the first imaging position 2a and the second imaging position 2b is likely to be a complicated path 3 Even in the case of a configuration in which the region and the breast of the subject 1 are imaged, the imaging unit 20 can be moved to the first imaging position 2a or the second imaging position 2b by a simple operation.

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It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiments but by the scope of the claims, and further includes meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications (modifications) within the scope.

For example, in the above embodiment, the example in which the combination of the first specific portion and the second specific portion is the head and the breast of the subject has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the combination of the first specific portion and the second specific portion may be other than the subject's head and breast. For example, the combination of the first specific region and the second specific region may be a region other than the subject's head and the breast, or a region other than the subject's head and the subject's breast. Good. Further, for example, the combination of the first specific portion and the second specific portion may be a portion other than the subject's head and a portion other than the breast.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the route is configured to include two vertically moving portions and two horizontally moving portions has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the route may be configured to include a number of vertically moving parts other than two and a number of horizontally moving parts other than two. Further, the route may be configured to include a portion other than the vertically moving portion and the horizontally moving portion.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the plurality of moving directions included in the route are configured to include the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the plurality of moving directions included in the route may be configured to include directions other than the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

Further, in the above embodiment, the example in which the image diagnostic apparatus is configured to include the current position display unit has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the image diagnostic apparatus does not necessarily have to be configured to include the current position display unit.

Further, in the above embodiment, the example in which the image diagnostic apparatus is configured to include the third operation unit has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the image diagnostic apparatus does not necessarily have to be configured to include the third operation unit.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the specific position at which the imaging unit is moved by the operation of the third operation unit is the inspection position, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the specific position at which the imaging unit is moved by the operation of the third operation unit does not necessarily have to be the inspection position.

1 Subject 1a 1st specific part 1b 2nd specific part 2a 1st imaging position 2b 2nd imaging position 2c Posture change position 2d Inspection position (specific position)
3 path 10 mounting table 20 imaging unit 20a first posture 20b second posture 30 drive unit 61 first operation unit 62 second operation unit 63 current position display unit 64 third operation unit 100 image diagnostic apparatus

Claims (8)

An image diagnostic apparatus for diagnosing a disease of a specific part of a subject,
A mounting table on which the subject is mounted,
By detecting the radiation emitted from the specific site of the subject placed on the mounting table, an imaging unit for imaging the specific site of the subject,
A first imaging position for imaging the first specific part of the subject by the imaging part, and a second imaging position for imaging the second specific part of the subject by the imaging part. And a driving unit that moves the imaging unit along a path including a plurality of movement directions that connect the first imaging position and the second imaging position,
A first operation unit for performing an operation of moving the imaging unit to the first imaging position along the path;
A second operation unit for performing an operation of moving the imaging unit to the second imaging position along the path, an image diagnostic apparatus. While the first operation unit is being operated, the imaging unit is moved in a direction toward the first imaging position, and while the second operation unit is being operated, the second imaging position The image diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image diagnostic unit is configured to move in a direction toward. The image capturing unit has a first posture for capturing an image of the first specific portion of the subject and a second posture for capturing an image of the second specific portion of the subject,
When the first operation unit is operated and the image pickup unit is moved in the direction toward the first image pickup position, when the image pickup unit passes the posture change position of the image pickup unit in the path, The image capturing unit is configured to be changed from the second posture to the first posture at the posture changing position,
When the second operating unit is operated and the image capturing unit is moved in the direction toward the second image capturing position, the image capturing unit passes through the posture changing position of the image capturing unit on the path. The image diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the imaging unit is configured to be changed from the first posture to the second posture at the posture changing position. The image diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a current position display unit that displays a current position of the image capturing unit on the path. The image diagnosis apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the current position display unit is configured to display the current position of the imaging unit in a graphic portion indicating the route. The third operation unit for performing an operation of moving the imaging unit to a specific position between the first imaging position and the second imaging position along the path, further comprising: a first operation unit. The image diagnostic apparatus according to any one of 1. The image diagnostic apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the specific position is a position for performing inspection. The first specific part of the subject is the head of the subject,
The second specific part of the subject is the subject's breast,
The image diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of moving directions included in the path include a vertical direction and a horizontal direction.

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