JP2024030554A - Photography system, control device, control method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to reduce the effort required for operations in order to suppress the power consumption of an imaging device in an imaging system that takes images used for patient diagnosis and the like.
SOLUTION: An imaging system 1a in which an electronic medical record terminal device 104 that displays a patient's electronic medical record, an imaging device 101, and a system control device 106 are connected via a network 102, and the system control device 106 is configured to display the electronic medical record. It is characterized by having a control means that controls the imaging device 101 to enter a power saving state when an operation to switch the patient in the electronic medical record being displayed on the display screen of the terminal device 104 is detected.
[Selection diagram] Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a photographing system, a control device, a control method, and a program.

In medical settings, there are systems in which imaging devices such as digital cameras are connected to an in-hospital network, and image data obtained by capturing images of a patient's affected area is managed and utilized for medical treatment. Patent Document 1 discloses switching an imaging device from a power saving mode to an operating mode based on information acquired via an in-hospital network.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-233549

When using an imaging device on an in-hospital network, the person taking the image, such as a doctor, turns the power switch of the imaging device on and off to reduce the power consumption of the battery and peripheral devices at times other than when imaging, but this can be cumbersome to operate. It is. In Patent Document 1, an imaging device is switched to an operation mode in response to an operation input to open a patient's electronic medical record in an electronic medical record system. However, although Patent Document 1 does not require operations to prepare for photographing, the photographer must perform operations such as turning off the power switch at the end of photographing, which is troublesome.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to reduce the effort required for operations in order to suppress the power consumption of an imaging device in an imaging system that takes images used for patient diagnosis and the like.

The imaging system of the present invention includes a terminal device for displaying an electronic medical record, an imaging device, and a control device, wherein the control device detects a predetermined operation on the electronic medical record being displayed on the terminal device. In this case, the imaging device is characterized by comprising a control means for controlling the imaging device to enter a power saving state.

According to the present invention, it is an object of the present invention to reduce the effort required for operations in order to suppress the power consumption of an imaging device in an imaging system that takes images used for patient diagnosis and the like.

1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a photographing system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of an imaging device. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a system control device. 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of a digital camera as an example of an imaging device. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the system control device. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the imaging device. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the overall configuration of a photographing system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the system control device. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a display of an imaging device.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the form for implementing this invention is demonstrated using drawings.

<Embodiment 1>
[Photography system]
FIG. 1 shows an example of the overall configuration of a photographing system according to this embodiment. The imaging system 1a according to the present embodiment will be described in a case where it is applied to a medical system that photographs the affected area 107 of a patient in a medical field and supports a doctor's diagnosis. In the imaging system 1a, for example, an image taken by a doctor of the affected area 107 is recorded with metadata such as photographer information and patient information added thereto. In this embodiment, a digital camera capable of photographing visible light is used to photograph the patient's skin, etc. when photographing. Note that the imaging device 101 is not limited to a digital camera, but may also include a multispectral camera that can capture images in different wavelength ranges depending on the purpose of medical treatment, imaging purposes, etc., a polarized camera that has a polarizer that transmits only light that vibrates in a certain direction, It may also be an infrared camera or the like. Further, the imaging device 101 may be a three-dimensional shape measuring camera, a microscope type camera, a dermoscope (skin magnifying glass) type camera, or the like, or may be a device having multiple functions of these cameras.

The imaging system 1a includes an imaging device 101 that images a patient's affected area 107, an electronic medical record management device 103 that manages information on the patient's electronic medical record, an electronic medical record terminal device 104 that displays and inputs electronic medical records, and an image management system. The system includes a device 105 and a system controller 106 . The imaging device 101 , the electronic medical record terminal device 104 , the image management device 105 , and the system control device 106 are connected to the network 102 . The electronic medical record terminal device 104 is connected to the electronic medical record management device 103.

The imaging device 101 images a subject and generates image data. In the following description, image data captured by the imaging device 101 will be described as visible light image data. The imaging device 101 is a small, portable digital camera, and includes a display device (display 205 in FIG. 2) that allows you to check captured image data, and input devices such as buttons and a touch panel for various operations (FIG. 2). (operation unit 206).

The network 102 is a device that implements an inter-device network. The imaging device 101 connects to the network 102 at the same time when the power switch is turned on by the photographer's operation, and communicates with other devices in the imaging system 1a. The network 102 performs various communication controls such as wireless data transmission and wired data transmission. As the communication protocol, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP), etc. are used. Further, USB, LAN, Health Level Seven (HL7), Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM), etc. may be used. Note that the network 102 is not particularly limited as long as it is a means that can communicate various data such as image data, text data, and control data. In this embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the imaging device 101 and its peripheral devices maintain a communicable state until the power switch is turned off. Further, it is assumed that some of the unique functions of the imaging device 101 can be restricted under the control of the system control device 106 while communicating.

Note that although the method for the imaging device 101 to connect and communicate with the network 102 has been described in detail above, the method for connecting and communicating with the network 102 for the electronic medical record terminal device 104, image management device 105, and system control device 106 is also described in detail. are similar. Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, a lighting device such as a halogen lamp or a light emitting diode lamp may be connected to the photographing system 1a for photographing, if necessary.

The electronic medical record management device 103 stores patient information (patient ID, name, medical department, age, gender, medical history, past medical history, etc.) and doctor information (physician ID, name, medical history, etc.) registered in the medical system. Management and storage of departmental affiliation information, etc.). The electronic medical record management device 103 exchanges data with the electronic medical record terminal device 104, collates and authenticates doctor login/logoff information in the electronic medical record terminal device 104, sends and receives doctor information and patient information, etc. . Note that when transmitting patient information, the patient information is transmitted in a form that can be displayed as an electronic medical record. Further, the electronic medical record management device 103 stores power saving setting information (hereinafter referred to as first power saving setting information) of the imaging device 101 in the medical system for each clinical department and doctor information. The electronic medical record management device 103 is a PC (personal computer), an in-hospital server device, a cloud server, etc., and can also be connected to the network 102 and communicate with other devices in the imaging system 1a. be.

The electronic medical record terminal device 104 is a terminal device that has an electronic medical record display/input function. The electronic medical record terminal device 104 queries the electronic medical record management device 103 to obtain the doctor information of the logged-in doctor and the patient information of the patient being examined at the time of consultation, and stores the electronic medical record in which the acquired information is arranged in a predetermined format. , displayed on the display screen according to the doctor's operation. Further, the electronic medical record terminal device 104 inputs, edits, and updates patient information, switches patient information in the currently displayed electronic medical record, etc. in response to a doctor's operation on the electronic medical record being displayed. Further, the electronic medical record terminal device 104 acquires and holds first power saving setting information according to the medical department and doctor information of the logged-in doctor from the electronic medical record management device 103.
The image management device 105 stores, updates, and deletes image data and metadata such as photographer information and patient information added to the image data. The image management device 105 also has a function of searching for image data using metadata.

The system control device 106 acquires doctor information of a logged-in doctor and patient information of a patient being examined from the electronic medical record terminal device 104. Further, the system control device 106 acquires first power saving setting information from the electronic medical record management device 103 or the electronic medical record terminal device 104. Additionally, the system control device 106 transmits the acquired information to the imaging device 101. The imaging apparatus 101 adds patient information and photographer information to image data as metadata during imaging, and temporarily stores the metadata. Thereafter, the system control device 106 receives image data and metadata from the imaging device 101 upon detection of various events such as an event of generation of photographic data of the imaging device 101. Furthermore, the system control device 106 may transmit the received image data and metadata to the electronic medical record terminal device 104 and the image management device 105.

Further, the system control device 106 may perform image processing (for example, thumbnail extraction, data compression, pathological estimation) on the image data received from the imaging device 101 according to the purpose of medical treatment. Furthermore, the results of the image processing may be displayed on a display device (the display unit 304 in FIG. 3). Additionally, the system control device 106 may transmit the results of image processing to the electronic medical record terminal device 104. In this case, the electronic medical record terminal device 104 displays the results of the image processing on the display screen. Additionally, the system control device 106 may transmit the results of image processing to the imaging device 101. In this case, the imaging device 101 displays the image processing results received from the system control device 106 on the display device (the display 205 in FIG. 2). Additionally, the system control device 106 may transmit the results of image processing to the image management device 105. With this configuration, it becomes possible to check the results of image processing of image data of a patient taken during a medical examination using each device in the imaging system 1a, and it can be used as an aid to diagnosis.

Note that in the imaging system 1a of this embodiment, the imaging device 101, electronic medical record management device 103, electronic medical record terminal device 104, image management device 105, and system control device 106 are configured as independent devices; The devices may be configured in the same housing.

[Imaging device]
Next, the hardware configuration of the imaging device 101 according to this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the imaging device 101 according to this embodiment. The imaging device 101 includes a CPU 201 , a memory 202 , a nonvolatile memory 203 , an image processing section 204 , a display 205 , an operation section 206 , a recording medium I/F 207 , an external I/F 209 , a communication I/F 210 , and a camera section 212 . These units are connected to an internal bus 250 and exchange data with each other via the internal bus 250.

The CPU 201 is in charge of overall control of the imaging apparatus 101. The memory 202 is a RAM (volatile memory using a semiconductor element). The CPU 201 controls each part of the imaging apparatus 101 according to a program stored in the nonvolatile memory 203, using the memory 202 as a work memory, thereby realizing the processing in the flowchart described later. Nonvolatile memory 203 is a hard disk (HDD) or ROM. The nonvolatile memory 203 stores image data, various setting information of the imaging device 101, various information acquired via the communication I/F 210, and various programs for the CPU 201 to operate.

The image processing unit 204, under the control of the CPU 201, processes image data stored in the nonvolatile memory 203 or the recording medium 208, image data acquired via the communication I/F 210, image data captured by the camera unit 212, etc. Perform various image processing on the image. Image processing performed by the image processing unit 204 includes A/D conversion processing, D/A conversion processing, image data encoding processing, compression processing, decoding processing, enlargement/reduction processing (resizing), noise reduction processing, and color conversion. This includes processing, etc. The image processing unit 204 may be configured with a dedicated circuit block for performing specific image processing. Furthermore, depending on the type of image processing, the CPU 201 may perform image processing according to a program without using the image processing unit 204.

The display 205 displays image data, a GUI (Graphical User Interface), and the like under the control of the CPU 201 . The CPU 201 generates a display control signal according to a program, generates a video signal to be displayed on the display 205, and controls the video signal to be output to the display 205. Display 205 displays video based on the output video signal. Note that the configuration of the imaging device 101 itself includes an interface for outputting a video signal to be displayed on the display 205, and the display 205 may be configured with an external monitor (such as a television).

The operation unit 206 is an input device including a touch panel, buttons, dials, etc., for receiving operations from the photographer. Note that the touch panel is an input device that is configured in a planar manner so as to be superimposed on the display 205, and outputs coordinate information according to a touched position. A recording medium 208 such as a memory card, hard disk, CD, or DVD can be attached to the recording medium I/F 207, and under the control of the CPU 201, data can be read from the attached recording medium 208 and data can be transferred to the recording medium 208. Write. The external I/F 209 is an interface for connecting to external equipment via a wired cable or wirelessly, and for inputting and outputting video signals and audio signals. The communication I/F 210 is an interface for connecting to the network 102 and transmitting and receiving various data such as image files and control data.

The camera section 212 is a camera unit that includes an image sensor (imaging sensor) made up of a CCD, CMOS device, or the like that converts an optical image into an electrical signal. The camera unit 212 includes a lens group (taking lens) such as a zoom lens and a focus lens, a shutter with an aperture function, an image sensor, an A/D converter that converts an analog signal output from the image sensor into a digital signal, and an image sensor. This includes barriers that cover the surface to prevent dirt and damage. The camera unit 212 is capable of capturing still images and moving images. Display image data captured by the camera unit 212 and subjected to image processing by the image processing unit 204 is displayed on the display 205. The image processing unit 204 converts a digital signal captured by the camera unit 212, A/D converted once by the A/D converter, and stored in the memory 202 into an analog signal using the D/A converter, thereby generating an image for display. Generate data. The CPU 201 performs live view display by sequentially transferring and displaying image data for display to the display 205. Live view can be displayed in a still image shooting standby state, a moving image shooting standby state, and when a moving image is being recorded, and the captured subject image is displayed almost in real time. The CPU 201 controls the camera unit 212 and the image processing unit 204 to start operations such as AF (autofocus) processing, AE (automatic exposure) processing, and AWB processing in response to the shooting preparation instruction. Further, in response to a shooting instruction, the CPU 201 performs main exposure, reads out signals from the camera unit 212, processes the captured data in the image processing unit 204, generates image data, and records the image data on the recording medium 208. , performs a series of photographic processing (main photographing). The photography preparation instruction and the photography instruction can be performed by the photographer's operation on the operation unit 206.

[System control device]
Next, the configuration of the system control device 106 according to this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a computer that operates as the system control device 106 according to this embodiment. The system control device 106 may be placed on a server device such as a cloud. The system control device 106 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, a RAM 303, a display section 304, an HDD 305, a recording medium I/F 307, an input section 306, and a communication I/F 308. These units are connected to an internal bus 309 and exchange data with each other via the internal bus 309. Note that the computers that operate as the electronic medical record management device 103, the electronic medical record terminal device 104, and the image management device 105 also have the same configuration as in FIG. 3.

The CPU 301 is in charge of overall control of the system control device 106. The ROM 302 stores various programs executable by the CPU 301 and various information acquired via the communication I/F 308. The RAM 303 functions as a work area when the CPU 301 executes various processes. The CPU 301 controls each part of the system control device 106 using the RAM 303 as a work memory according to programs stored in the ROM 302 and the HDD 305, thereby realizing the processing in the flowchart described later. Further, the CPU 201 can perform image processing on image data acquired via the communication I/F 308 by operating according to a program stored in the ROM 302 or the HDD 305. The display unit 304 is a display device and performs various displays under the control of the CPU 301. The HDD (hard disk drive) 305 stores various programs and various data. The input unit 306 is a pointing device, a keyboard, or the like, and is an input device that accepts operations from a user such as a photographer, a doctor, or a system administrator.

A recording medium 310 such as a memory card, CD, or DVD can be attached to the recording medium I/F 307, and under the control of the CPU 301, data can be read from the attached recording medium 310 and data can be written to the corresponding recording medium 310. I do. The communication I/F 308 is an interface for connecting to the network 102 and transmitting and receiving various data such as image files and control data.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing the appearance of a digital camera 400 as an example of the imaging device 101 according to the present embodiment. The touch panel display 408 displays captured image data, various setting screens, and the like, and also accepts input of a touched position. The shutter button 411 is a button for issuing shooting preparation instructions and shooting instructions. When the CPU 201 detects that the shutter button 411 is pressed down (fully pressed), the CPU 201 determines that there is a shooting instruction and starts a series of shooting processes. The mode changeover switch 401 is a switch for changing over various modes of the digital camera 400. The connector 421 is a connector between the digital camera 400 and a connection cable 422 for connecting to an external device such as a PC or a printer. The controller wheel 413 is a rotatable operating member. The power switch 412 is a push button for switching between power ON and power OFF. The touch panel display 408, shutter button 411, mode changeover switch 401, controller wheel 413, and power switch 412 are examples of the operation unit 206 in FIG. Touch panel display 408 is an example of display 205 in FIG. Connector 421 is an example of external I/F 209 in FIG.

The recording medium 430 is a recording medium such as a memory card or a hard disk. The recording medium slot 431 is a slot for storing the recording medium 430. The recording medium 430 stored in the recording medium slot 431 can communicate with the digital camera 400, and data can be read from and written to the recording medium 430. The lid 432 is a lid for the recording medium slot 431. The figure shows a state in which the lid 432 is opened and a portion of the recording medium 430 is taken out and exposed from the slot 431. Recording medium 430 is an example of recording medium 208 in FIG.

The various operation members 410 include various switches and buttons that accept various operations from the photographer. The various operating members 410 are assigned appropriate functions for each scene by selecting and operating various icons displayed on the touch panel display 408. Thereby, the various operation members 410 act as various function buttons. Functional buttons include, for example, an end button, a return button, an image forwarding button, a jump button, a narrowing down button, and an attribute change button. For example, when the menu button is pressed, a menu screen for making various settings for the digital camera 400 is displayed on the touch panel display 408. The photographer checks and changes various settings by performing intuitive operations on the menu screen displayed on the touch panel display 408 using four-way buttons (up, down, left, right), the SET button, and the like. Various operating members 410 are examples of the operating section 206 in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 4(b) shows a display example of a photographing screen displayed when photographing the affected area 107 of a patient. The photographing screen in FIG. 4B is displayed on the touch panel display 408 under the control of the CPU 201. On the shooting screen, various operation icons are displayed on the captured image data. Various operation icons include an OK button 441, a cancel button 442, an end button 443, and the like. By selecting these various operation icons on the touch panel display 408, the photographer can input various instructions such as an instruction to end shooting.

FIG. 4C shows a display example of a menu screen for making various settings for the digital camera 400. The menu screen in FIG. 4C is displayed on the touch panel display 408 under the control of the CPU 201. The menu screen displays a list of display items representing various settings. The photographer can change various settings of the digital camera 400 by operating the operating member 410 or the like and selecting a desired display item. Power saving 451 is one of the display items displayed on the menu screen. Power saving 451 is a display item for making various settings related to power saving of the digital camera 400. The CPU 201 selects the power saving 451 and performs power saving settings based on an operation on a setting screen (not shown) displayed. Setting information based on this power saving setting is referred to as second power saving setting information. Further, the CPU 201 performs power saving control based on the second power saving setting information. The function that performs power saving control based on the second power saving setting information is hereinafter referred to as a camera-specific power saving function. When the communication I/F 210 is connected to the network 102, the CPU 201 controls to dim the display of the power saving 451 or hide the power saving 451 to disable the power saving setting operation. do.

[Flowchart representing processing in the photographing system 1a according to the present embodiment]
Next, processing in the photographing system 1a according to this embodiment will be explained. In this embodiment, the imaging system 1a will be used in a medical field, and a description will be given of processing performed when a doctor records the contents of a patient's examination (such as the state of injury or illness) during a general medical examination. Here, the photographer will be described as a doctor, but the photographer may also be a technician, an assistant, a nurse, or the like.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing in the system control device 106 according to this embodiment. Hereinafter, each process in the flowchart will be explained with S (step) added to the beginning of the reference numerals.
Note that, as described above, the premise of this flowchart is that the electronic medical record terminal device 104 inquires of the electronic medical record management device 103 and obtains the doctor information of the logged-in doctor and the patient information of the patient being examined at the time of consultation. Then, the electronic medical record terminal device 104 displays the electronic medical record in which the acquired information is arranged in a predetermined format on the display screen of the electronic medical record terminal device 104 in response to the doctor's operation.

In S501, the CPU 301 acquires information indicating the login state to the electronic medical record terminal device 104 from the electronic medical record terminal device 104, and detects the doctor's login. The CPU 301 acquires the doctor information of the logged-in doctor from the electronic medical record terminal device 104, and proceeds to S502.
In S502, the CPU 301 acquires operation information for the electronic medical record on the display screen of the electronic medical record terminal device 104 from the electronic medical record terminal device 104, and detects an operation to switch patient information of the electronic medical record being displayed based on the operation information. Determine whether or not it has been done. When the CPU 301 detects an operation to switch the patient information of the electronic medical record being displayed on the electronic medical record terminal device 104 (Yes in S502), it determines that there is a possibility that imaging of the next patient will start, and proceeds to the process in S503. Transition. On the other hand, if the CPU 301 does not detect an operation to switch the patient information of the electronic medical record being displayed (No in S502), the process moves to S510. The operation of switching patient information of the currently displayed electronic medical record is an example of a predetermined operation on the currently displayed electronic medical record.
In S503, the CPU 301 acquires patient information of the electronic medical record after switching from the electronic medical record terminal device 104. That is, when the CPU 301 detects an operation to switch the patient of the electronic medical record being displayed, the CPU 301 acquires patient information of the patient after switching. The process of acquiring patient information of the patient after switching is an example of patient information acquisition process.

In S504, the CPU 301 analyzes the patient information obtained in S503 (ID, name, department, age, gender, medical history, history of past medical treatment, etc.) and determines whether predetermined conditions that require imaging are met. Determine whether or not. If the CPU 301 determines that the predetermined condition that requires photography is satisfied (Yes in S504), the process proceeds to S505, and if the CPU 301 determines that the predetermined condition that requires photography is not satisfied (No in S505). , the process moves to step S506. For example, the CPU 301 determines whether or not there is a past medical history in the patient information. If there is no past history, it is determined that the patient is a new patient and therefore has a possibility of using the imaging device 101, and the process advances to S505. Further, even if there is a past medical history and images have been taken for past medical treatment, it is determined that there is a possibility that the medical progress, etc. may be photographed again, and the process proceeds to S505. On the other hand, if there is a medical history and no images have been taken in the past medical treatment, it is judged that there is a low possibility that images will be taken when recording the medical progress, etc., and processing will not be performed. Proceed to S506. As described above, when the CPU 301 detects an operation to switch the patient information of the electronic medical record being displayed on the electronic medical record terminal device 104, the CPU 301 analyzes the presence or absence of a medical history and the content of past medical treatment in the patient information of the electronic medical record after switching. Then, it is determined whether a predetermined condition for photographing is satisfied.

In S505, the CPU 301 executes power control for photographing to put the camera in a photographing standby state. Specifically, the CPU 301 transmits power control information for photographing to the imaging apparatus 101. When the imaging device 101 receives the power control information for photographing from the system control device 106, it increases the power supplied to the display 205 to make it brighter, and converts the output from the camera section 212 via the image processing section 204 into a display mode. It is converted into image data and displayed on the display 205. That is, the imaging device 101 starts live view display. The CPU 301 also shortens the communication cycle with the imaging device 101 (for example, changes the polling cycle from 5 seconds to 0.5 seconds) to improve responsiveness in sending and receiving control information and various information to and from the imaging device 101. It may be controlled as follows. Note that the CPU 301 transmits doctor information (obtained in S501) and patient information (obtained in S503) necessary for generating metadata to the imaging apparatus 101, along with power control information for imaging. good. As described above, when the CPU 301 determines that the predetermined condition that requires the imaging device 101 to take an image is satisfied, the CPU 301 controls the imaging device 101 so that the imaging can be performed immediately.

In S506, the CPU 301 executes power saving control to reduce power consumption of the imaging apparatus 101. Specifically, the CPU 301 transmits power saving control information to the imaging apparatus 101. Upon receiving the power saving control information from the system control device 106, the imaging device 101 reduces the power supplied to the display 205 to lower its brightness, and stops processing the output from the camera unit 212. Further, the CPU 301 lengthens the communication cycle with the imaging device 101 (for example, changes the polling cycle from 5 seconds to 10 seconds) to suppress the amount of information flowing through the communication I/F 210 of the imaging device 101, the bus 250, etc. The power consumption may be controlled to reduce the amount of power consumed. As described above, when the CPU 301 determines that the predetermined condition for photographing with the imaging device 101 is not satisfied, the CPU 301 controls the imaging device 101 to suppress power consumption. The post-processing of S506 returns to S502, and the CPU 301 continues to monitor the switching operation of patient information in the electronic medical record currently displayed on the electronic medical record terminal device 104.

As a modified example, if the CPU 301 detects an operation to switch the patient information of the electronic medical record being displayed on the electronic medical record terminal device 104 in S502, the process skips S503 and proceeds to S506, and the imaging device 101 is configured to save power. It may be controlled so that the state is set. As a result, when the electronic medical record changes to a patient to be examined, it is possible to determine that the imaging of the previous patient has been completed, and to switch the imaging device 101 to a power-saving state. Further, after that, when the CPU 301 determines that a predetermined condition that requires photographing with the imaging device 101 is satisfied, the process may transition to S505 and control the imaging device 101 to be in a photographing standby state.

Subsequently, the imaging apparatus 101, which has entered the imaging standby state in S505, performs imaging processing in response to the imaging instruction from the doctor. When the imaging device 101 performs imaging processing, it generates imaging data by adding metadata (data related to imaging) to the captured image data. Furthermore, when the imaging device 101 generates imaging data, it transmits an imaging data generation event to the system control device 106 . Note that the details of the photographing process by the imaging device 101 will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 6.
In S<b>507 , upon receiving the imaging data generation event from the imaging device 101 , the CPU 301 accesses the imaging device 101 , receives the imaging data from the imaging device 101 , and stores (downloads) the data in the HDD 305 or the recording medium 310 .

Note that in S507, the CPU 301 receives photographic data from the imaging apparatus 101 for each photographing, but the following modification example can also be envisaged. In this modification, the imaging device 101 holds photographic data for multiple shots in a storage area (nonvolatile memory 203 or recording medium 208) of the imaging device 101. The CPU 301 accesses the imaging device 101 multiple times at a predetermined timing (for example, when detecting an operation to switch patient information in the electronic medical record being displayed, or when detecting an input operation for a predetermined item such as a diagnosis result in the electronic medical record). The photographic data for the photographic images are received from the imaging device 101 at once. With this configuration, even in the case of a medical department that takes a large number of images or in an environment where the network 102 does not have enough bandwidth, it is possible to alleviate time loss caused by delays in downloading each image. . Further, the CPU 301 may transmit the image data received from the imaging device 101 to the electronic medical record terminal device 104, display it on the display screen of the electronic medical record terminal device 104, and allow the doctor to select the image data to be stored. With this configuration, only data that is meaningful to the doctor can be selected from a plurality of image data and stored, and search time and storage space can also be saved.

When the doctor has completed all necessary imaging of the affected area and wishes to end the imaging, he or she presses the end button 443 on the imaging screen (FIG. 4(b)) displayed on the display 205 of the imaging device 101. When the imaging device 101 detects that the end button 443 is pressed, it transmits a notification event of the end of imaging to the system control device 106.
In S508, the CPU 301 determines whether or not a notification event of the end of imaging has been received from the imaging apparatus 101. The CPU 301 returns to the process of S507 until it receives a notification event of the end of imaging from the imaging apparatus 101. When the CPU 301 receives the notification event of the end of imaging (Yes in S508), the process moves to S509.

Alternatively, in S508, the CPU 301 obtains operation information for the electronic medical record on the display screen of the electronic medical record terminal device 104 from the electronic medical record terminal device 104, and determines whether a predetermined operation is detected based on the operation information. I do. The predetermined operations here include, for example, inputting predetermined items such as diagnosis results into the electronic medical record on the display screen of the electronic medical record terminal device 104, and as described above, There is an operation by the doctor to select image data from the imaging device 101. Alternatively, a button similar to the end button 443 of the imaging device 101 may be provided on the electronic medical record, and the CPU 301 may determine whether or not an operation to press the button has been detected. Then, when the CPU 301 detects the above operation on the electronic medical record terminal device 104, the process may proceed to step S508. With this configuration, even if the doctor forgets to operate the imaging device 101, the imaging device 101 can be quickly switched to the power saving state.

In step S509, the CPU 301 transmits a series of photographic data received so far from the imaging device 101 and stored in the HDD 305 or the recording medium 310 to the image management device 105, and causes the image management device 105 to store the photographic data. Execute the process. After that, the process advances to S506, and the CPU 301 controls the imaging apparatus 101 to enter a power saving state. As described above, when the CPU 301 detects an operation to end imaging on the imaging device 101 or when a predetermined operation is detected on the electronic medical record terminal device 104, the CPU 301 performs storage processing of imaging data in the image management device 105. In this case, the imaging device 101 is controlled to be in a power saving state.

Here, in S509, the image management device 105, which has received the imaging data (including image data and metadata) from the system control device 106, stores the imaging data in the storage area of the image management device 105. The storage area of the image management device 105 is an example of a storage device of a medical system, and may be an HDD or a server included in the image management device 105, or a storage area of a cloud system connected to the image management device 105. It's fine. Further, the image management device 105 may organize and classify the storage locations of the photographic data according to the contents of the metadata, or may add search tags to the photographic data. By appropriately storing image data and metadata as described above, the image management device 105 allows the photographic data in the photographing system 1a to be centrally managed, thereby saving the effort required to collect and organize the photographic data. It becomes possible. Also, based on doctor information and patient information, images can be rechecked at a later date using various search conditions or used for conferences, allowing doctors to view desired images without hassle. .

In S510, the CPU 301 acquires information indicating the login state to the electronic medical record terminal device 104 from the electronic medical record terminal device 104, and determines whether the doctor's logoff is detected based on the information indicating the login state. The process returns to S502 until the CPU 301 detects the doctor's logoff, and continues to monitor the switching operation of patient information in the electronic medical record currently displayed on the electronic medical record terminal device 104. If the CPU 301 detects the doctor's logoff (Yes in S510), the series of processes in the flowchart of FIG. 5 ends.

Note that when the CPU 301 detects the doctor's logoff, the CPU 301 may perform power saving control on the imaging apparatus 101 that is more efficient in power saving than the power saving control in S506. Further, the CPU 301 may display a message or the like urging the charging operation of the imaging device 101 on the display 205 of the imaging device 101 or the display screen of the electronic medical record terminal device 104. Further, the CPU 301 may start power supply to the image capture apparatus 101 if the image capture apparatus 101 is in a mode that allows wireless power supply. This makes it possible to supply power to the imaging device 101 at an appropriate timing depending on the doctor's work situation and the like.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing in the imaging apparatus 101 according to this embodiment.
Note that the premise of this flowchart is that, as described above, the electronic medical record terminal device 104 acquires the first power saving setting information from the electronic medical record management device 103 and stores it in the ROM 302 or HDD 305. The imaging device 101 connects to the network 102 at the same time as the power switch is turned on, acquires the first power saving setting information from the electronic medical record terminal device 104, and stores it in the nonvolatile memory 203. Note that the imaging device 101 may have a configuration in which the first power saving setting information is acquired from the system control device 106. That is, upon connection to the medical system, the imaging apparatus 101 acquires the power saving settings in the medical system from the electronic medical record terminal device 104 and the system control device 106 . The process of acquiring the first power saving setting information from the electronic medical record terminal device 104 or the system control device 106 is an example of a setting acquisition process.

In S601, when the CPU 201 detects that the digital camera 400 is powered on by operating the operation unit 206 (power switch 412) (Yes in S601), the CPU 201 shifts to processing in S602.
In S602, the CPU 201 determines whether or not the CPU 201 is connected to the medical system including the network 102, the electronic medical record terminal device 104, the image management device 105, the system control device 106, etc. via the communication I/F 210. If it is determined that the CPU 201 is connected to the medical system (Yes in S602), the process moves to S603. If it is determined that the CPU 201 is not connected to the medical system (No in S602), the process moves to S606.
In S603, the CPU 201 determines whether the first power saving setting information has been acquired from the electronic medical record terminal device 104 or the system control device 106. If the CPU 201 determines that the first power saving setting information has been acquired (Yes in S603), the process moves to S604. If the CPU 201 determines that the first power saving setting information has not been acquired (No in S603), the process moves to S605.

In S604, the CPU 201 performs settings and controls to perform power saving control based on the first power saving setting information. In this case, in the example of FIG. 4, on the menu screen of the digital camera 400, the CPU 201 performs operations to perform power saving settings, such as dimming the display of the power saving 451 or hiding the power saving 451. Control to disable. Furthermore, when performing power saving control, the CPU 201 controls the first power saving setting information acquired from the medical system to be given priority over the second power saving setting information which is the power saving setting specific to the camera. . Further, the CPU 201 may disable a function based on the second power saving setting information (power saving function specific to the camera). After that, the process moves to S607. The first power saving setting information may be setting contents according to a medical treatment schedule, medical department, medical treatment contents, doctor information, etc., or may be setting contents according to control information from the system control device 106. Further, the setting contents may be in accordance with detection of holding of the imaging device 101 by a gyro or the like within the imaging device 101. As described above, when the CPU 201 is connected to the medical system and has acquired the first power saving setting information set in the medical system, the CPU 201 performs the power saving based on the first power saving setting information. Performs power control.

In S605, the CPU 201 performs settings and controls to perform power saving control based on the control information received from the system control device 106 in S505 and S506 of FIG. In this case, in the example of FIG. 4, on the menu screen of the digital camera 400, the CPU 201 performs operations to perform power saving settings, such as dimming the display of the power saving 451 or hiding the power saving 451. Control to disable. In addition, when performing power saving control, the CPU 201 uses the power control information for shooting received from the system control device 106 and the control information for power saving, rather than the second power saving setting information that is the power saving setting specific to the camera. Control to prioritize actions based on information. Further, the CPU 201 may disable a function based on the second power saving setting information (power saving function specific to the camera). After that, the process moves to S607. As described above, when the CPU 201 is connected to the medical system and has not acquired the first power saving setting information from the medical system, the CPU 201 performs power saving control based on the control information received from the system control device 106. is allowed.

In S606, the CPU 201 performs settings and controls to perform power saving control based on second power saving setting information that is a power saving setting unique to the camera. After that, the process moves to S607. In this case, in the example of FIG. 4, the second power saving setting information can be changed by selecting power saving 451 on the menu screen of the digital camera 400. Items whose settings can be changed include the update rate of the display 205, the resolution and brightness of the display 205, the time to power off the display 205, and the time to power off the imaging device 101.

In step S<b>607 , when the CPU 201 detects a shooting instruction operation (pressing the shutter button 411 ), the CPU 201 performs shooting processing using the camera unit 212 and generates image data via the image processing unit 204 .
In S608, the CPU 201 adds metadata to the image data generated in S607. The metadata may be, for example, the date and time of imaging, the imaging parameters used for imaging, or the like, or may be data generated from patient information or doctor information separately transmitted from the system control device 106. Further, the CPU 201 may write these metadata into a metadata area of the image data, or may generate a separate metadata file and attach it by linking it with the image data as a separate logical file. The CPU 201 temporarily stores photographic data including image data and metadata in the memory 202, nonvolatile memory 203, recording medium 208, and the like.

In S609, the CPU 201 transmits a shooting data generation event to the system control device 106. Further, the CPU 201 transmits the photographic data to the system control device 106 in response to a request from the system control device 106 that has received the photographic data generation event.
In S610, the CPU 201 returns to the process in S607 until it detects that the end button 443 of the shooting screen currently displayed on the display 205 is pressed. When the CPU 201 detects that the end button 443 has been pressed (Yes in S610), it transmits a shooting end notification event to the system control device 106 and proceeds to the process in S611.
In S611, the CPU 201 returns to the process of S602 until the power is turned off by operating the operation unit 206 (power switch 412), and when the power is turned off (Yes in S611), the process of the series of flowcharts in FIG. end.

According to the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 above, when the imaging device 101 is connected to the imaging system 1a, the power saving control of the imaging device 101 can be performed in accordance with the medical examination schedule and department of the medical system. It becomes possible. Therefore, even if you are not familiar with the power saving settings of the imaging apparatus 101, it is possible to shift the imaging device 101 to the power saving state at an appropriate timing according to the contents of the medical treatment. In addition, the power saving function inherent to the camera of the imaging device 101 can reduce cases where the imaging device 101 enters a power saving state at an unexpected timing and a photographing opportunity is lost.

As explained above, according to the imaging system 1a of the present embodiment, upon detecting a change in the patient in the electronic medical record being displayed, it is determined that the imaging action of the previous patient has been completed, and the imaging device 101 can be switched to a power saving state. Therefore, the doctor's effort, such as detailed power switching operations, performed in order to reduce the power consumption of the imaging device 101 is reduced. Furthermore, even if the doctor forgets to end the imaging with the imaging device 101, the imaging device 101 can be quickly switched to the power saving state.

In addition, when it is detected that a patient has changed in the electronic medical record being displayed, the system acquires the patient information after the change and determines whether imaging is necessary based on information such as past medical history and medical treatment history of the acquired patient information. can be judged. If it is determined that photography is necessary, the imaging device 101 can be switched to a photography standby state. As a result, it is possible to reduce the standby time required to start up the image capturing apparatus 101 until it becomes capable of capturing images when the power is turned on. Furthermore, if it is determined that photographing is not necessary, the imaging device 101 can be quickly switched to a power saving state.
Further, when a predetermined operation is performed on the electronic medical record terminal device 104 (operation of inputting diagnostic results etc. into the electronic medical record, operation of selecting image data on the display screen), it is determined that the doctor's photographing action has been completed. Based on this determination, the imaging device 101 can be quickly switched to a power saving state.
Further, the imaging device 101 can be quickly switched to a power saving state upon storage processing of photographic data in the image management device 105.

Further, the power saving setting of the imaging device 101 can be switched depending on whether the imaging device 101 is connected to a medical system. As a result, even if there is a power saving setting for the imaging device 101 itself, it is possible to give priority to the power saving setting in the medical system and the power saving control by the system control device 106, and to control the power saving in accordance with the work in the medical system. It can be performed.
Furthermore, upon connection of the imaging device 101 to the medical system, it is possible to acquire power saving settings in the medical system and perform appropriate power saving control of the imaging device 101 based on the acquired power saving settings. . Thereby, it is possible to reduce the loss of photographing opportunities due to the power saving settings of the main body of the imaging apparatus 101.

Note that the hardware configuration of the imaging device 101 in this embodiment is similar to that of a normal digital camera, and has been described as a small and portable digital camera. A program capable of executing the process of the flowchart in FIG. 6 is stored in the nonvolatile memory 203 of the imaging apparatus 101, and the CPU 201 reads and executes the program stored in the nonvolatile memory 203. Further, the hardware configuration of the system control device 106 is also similar to that of a normal computer. A program that can execute the process of the flowchart in FIG. 5 is stored in the ROM 302 of the system control device 106, and the CPU 301 reads and executes the program stored in the ROM 302. In this embodiment, an example has been described in which the imaging system is applied to a business system in a medical field, but the applicable business system is not limited to medical care. By preparing a new program for business systems not limited to medical care, it is possible to apply the imaging system to various business systems using ordinary digital cameras and computers. For example, as in Embodiment 2, which will be described below, the present invention can also be applied to a business system at a logistics site.

<Embodiment 2>
[Photography system]
In this embodiment, the system is applied to a business system for recording troubles that occur in a transportation system that sorts objects (workpieces) transported on a transportation device at a distribution site such as a distribution warehouse or factory. Let me explain the case. The photographing system 1b records, for example, an image taken by an operator of a part of the transport device or the object to be transported (workpiece) in which a trouble has occurred. In this embodiment, as information regarding the conveyance system, information on various devices and sensors placed at each position of the conveyance device (hereinafter referred to as a block), information regarding the conveyance target (work), etc. are stored in advance in the imaging system 1b. It is registered in the transport control management device 703 (FIG. 7). Information regarding the transport system includes device ID, block name, alarm position, sensor number, work name, etc. In addition, a digital camera capable of capturing visible light will be used for photography. Note that the digital camera is an example of an imaging device, and as in the first embodiment, various camera forms can be adopted depending on the recording purpose and analysis purpose. In this embodiment, the photographer will be described as an operator (operating and maintenance personnel) of the transport system. In addition, the transport control management device 703 (FIG. 7) also registers transport schedules, operator shifts, and operator information (personal ID, affiliation, etc.), and can be accessed from other devices in the imaging system 1b as needed. It is possible to obtain it.

As shown in FIG. 7, the imaging system 1b includes an imaging device 701, a transport control terminal device 704, an image management device 705, and a system control device 706. An imaging device 701 , a transport control terminal device 704 , an image management device 705 , and a system control device 706 are connected to a network 702 . The transport control terminal device 704 is connected to the transport control management device 703. The imaging device 701, transport control management device 703, transport control terminal device 704, and image management device 705 of this embodiment are the imaging device 101, electronic medical record management device 103, electronic medical record terminal device 104, and image management device of Embodiment 1, respectively. 105. Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, each configuration of each device of the imaging system 1b is assumed to be the same as in the first embodiment.

In the photographing system 1b according to the present embodiment, the transport control management device 703 controls various devices (serving device, monitoring device) and sensors (passage sensor, presence/absence sensor) arranged in each block of the transport device. , to control the entire conveyance system. These various devices and sensors are connected to a network 702. The serving device 709 is a robot-type serving device, and its operation is controlled by the transport control management device 703. In the example of FIG. 7, a serving device 709 serves a box-shaped workpiece 708 on a transport device. The serving device 709 is arranged in each block of the transport device, and is assigned a device ID and a block name. The serving device 709 is an example of an operating device that is installed at each position of the conveyance device and operates on the conveyance device. The transport control management device 703 also stores history information of troubles in the transport system. The trouble history information includes a device ID, block name, repair result, trouble attribute, and the like.

The system control device 706 monitors information on various devices and sensors in the transport system connected to the network 702, and when it detects the occurrence of a trouble, it transmits trouble history information at the location where the trouble has occurred to the transport control management. Obtained from device 703.
The transport control terminal device 704 is an operating terminal that has the function of displaying and inputting a business report regarding troubles. The transport control terminal device 704 creates a business report regarding the trouble using image data captured by the imaging device 701 when the trouble occurs. In this embodiment, the transport control terminal device 704 is a PC or the like operated by an operator.
Further, the transport control management device 703 stores setting information such as power saving settings of the imaging device 701 for each transport system schedule and operator. The transport control management device 703 is a PC (personal computer), a server device of the transport system, a cloud server, etc., and can also be connected to the network 702 and communicate with other devices in the imaging system 1b. It is.

A system control device 706 communicates with the imaging device 701 to detect imaging and receive captured image data. Further, as in the first embodiment, the system control device 706 performs image processing (for example, thumbnail extraction, data compression, and estimation of abnormality degree) depending on the purpose. Further, the system control device 706 transmits and receives data such as image data, text data, and control commands to and from other devices in the imaging system 1b. Furthermore, the system control device 706 may acquire parameters and the like necessary for imaging from other devices within the imaging system 1b. Further, the system control device 706 acquires various information such as status information of various devices (serving device, monitoring device) and sensors arranged in each block of the transport device via the network 702.

[Flowchart representing processing in the imaging system 1b according to the present embodiment]
Next, processing in the photographing system 1b according to this embodiment will be explained. In this embodiment, the photographing system 1b is applied to a transport system, and processing executed when recording the details of a trouble in the transport system will be described.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing processing in the system control device 706 according to this embodiment.
In S801, the CPU 301 acquires information indicating the login state of the transport system including the transport control terminal device 704, image management device 705, system control device 706, etc. from the transport control terminal device 704, and detects operator login. . The login may be linked to an attendance management system using an ID card or the like, or may be an operator's login to the transport control terminal device 704 that displays and inputs business reports.
In S802, the CPU 301 acquires status information from various devices and sensors installed at each position in the transport system, and determines whether or not an abnormality has been detected based on the status information. If the CPU 301 detects the occurrence of an abnormality (Yes in S802), it determines that there is a possibility that imaging of the device at the location where the abnormality occurs (here, the serving device 709) will start from now, and shifts to processing in S803. . On the other hand, if the CPU 301 does not detect the occurrence of an abnormality (No in S802), the process moves to S810.
In S<b>803 , upon detecting the occurrence of an abnormality, the CPU 301 acquires history information of troubles in the apparatus at the location where the detected abnormality has occurred from the transport control management apparatus 703 via the network 702 .

In S804, the CPU 301 analyzes the trouble history information acquired in S803 (device ID, block name, trouble details, history of past repair details such as photographing date, trouble history, and photographing history) and determines whether photographing is necessary. It is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied. If the CPU 301 determines that the predetermined condition that requires photography is satisfied (Yes in S804), the process proceeds to S805, and if the CPU 301 determines that the predetermined condition that requires photography is not satisfied (No in S804), The process moves to step S806. For example, if there is no repair history for the serving device 709 at the location where the detected abnormality has occurred, it is determined that the trouble is a new trouble and the details of the trouble may be recorded using the imaging device 701. The process moves to step S805. Furthermore, if a repair history exists and images have been taken of past repair details, it is determined that there is a possibility of taking pictures of the operation stoppage, repair progress, etc., and the process moves to step S805. On the other hand, if there is a repair history and no images have been taken of any past repairs (for example, when there is no need to record images due to maintenance of electrical circuits or device control programs), images should be taken. It is determined that the possibility is low, and the process moves to S806. As described above, when the CPU 301 detects the occurrence of an abnormality in the conveyance device, the CPU 301 analyzes the presence or absence of a repair history of the trouble history information of the operating device at the location where the detected abnormality has occurred, and the contents of past repairs. It is determined whether a predetermined condition requiring photographing by the imaging device 701 is satisfied.

In S805, the CPU 301 executes power control for photographing to put the imaging apparatus 701 into a photographing standby state. As a result, the imaging device 701 switches to a shooting standby state. The specific contents of the process are the same as those in S505, so a description thereof will be omitted.
In S806, the CPU 301 executes power saving control to reduce power consumption of the imaging device 701. This causes the imaging device 701 to switch to the power saving state. The specific contents of the process are the same as those in S506, so a description thereof will be omitted.

The processing in S807 to S810 is the same as that in S507 to S510, so a description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 9 is a display example of a photographing screen displayed when photographing a trouble occurring near the serving device 709. The shooting screen in FIG. 9 is displayed on the touch panel display 408 of the imaging device 701. FIG. 9 corresponds to the photographing screen of FIG. 4(b) of the first embodiment.
In S809, the CPU 301 transmits a series of photographic data received so far from the imaging device 701 and stored in the HDD 305 or the recording medium 310 to the image management device 705, and causes the image management device 705 to store the photographic data. Execute the process. After that, the process advances to S806, and the CPU 301 controls the imaging device 701 to enter a power saving state. Thereafter, the process transitions to S802, which is a state where detection of an abnormality is waited for.
Note that, similarly to Embodiment 1, here, the operator's trigger for ending imaging is to press the end button 443 in FIG. It may be provided on the display screen. In S808, the CPU 301 performs a predetermined operation on the transport control terminal device 704 (such as inputting a predetermined item such as a confirmation result into a business report, or selecting image data to be displayed and stored on the transport control terminal device 704). It may be determined whether or not an operation) is detected. Then, when the CPU 301 detects a predetermined operation on the transport control terminal device 704, the CPU 301 may control the imaging device 701 to enter a power saving state. With this configuration, even if the operator forgets to operate the imaging device 701, it is possible to quickly switch to the power saving state. Further, the imaging device 701 may obtain power saving settings for the transport system from the system control device 706 or the like via the network 702, and perform power saving control based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

Further, as in Embodiment 1, the imaging device 701 adds the device ID where the trouble occurred, the trouble attribute, etc. to the captured image data as metadata, and when storing the data, the storage location is determined according to the content of the metadata. Searchability may be improved by organizing or adding tags. By doing this, it becomes possible to organize image data according to device ID, trouble attribute, occurrence frequency, etc., saving the operator the trouble of organizing image data and making it useful for trouble analysis. can.

As described above, according to the imaging system 1b of this embodiment, the imaging device 701 can be switched to the power saving state or the imaging standby state upon detecting the occurrence of an abnormality within the transport system. Whether to switch to the power saving state or to the imaging standby state is determined based on the past repair details of the operating device at the location where the abnormality occurred. Therefore, the operator's effort to perform detailed power switching operations and the like to reduce the power consumption of the imaging device 701 is reduced. Furthermore, even if the operator forgets to perform an operation to end imaging with the imaging device 701, the imaging device 701 can be switched to the power saving state. In addition, the waiting time required for starting up the imaging device 701 until it becomes ready for imaging can be reduced.

Furthermore, when a predetermined operation is performed on the transport control terminal device 704 (operation of inputting predetermined items such as confirmation results into a business report or operation of selecting image data), it is determined that the operator has finished photographing. Based on this determination, the imaging device 701 can be switched to a power saving state.
Further, the imaging device 701 can be switched to a power saving state in response to recording processing of photographic data in the image management device 705.
Further, the power saving setting of the imaging device 701 can be switched depending on whether the imaging device 701 is connected to the transport system. As a result, even if there is a power saving setting for the imaging device 701 itself, it is possible to give priority to the power saving setting in the transport system and the power saving control by the system control device 706, and to perform power saving control in accordance with the operator's work. It can be carried out.
Further, when the imaging device 701 is connected to the transport system, power saving settings in the transport system can be acquired, and appropriate power saving control of the imaging device 701 can be performed based on the acquired power saving settings. . Thereby, it is possible to reduce the loss of photographing opportunities due to the power saving settings of the main body of the imaging device 701.

(Other embodiments)
Although the present invention has been described above along with the embodiments, the above embodiments are merely examples of implementation of the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed as limited by these embodiments. This is something that should not happen. That is, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from its technical idea or main features.

The present invention provides a system or device with a program that implements one or more of the functions of the embodiments described above via a network or a storage medium, and one or more processors in the computer of the system or device reads and executes the program. This can also be achieved by processing. It can also be realized by a circuit (for example, ASIC) that realizes one or more functions.

The disclosure of this embodiment includes the following configuration, method, and program.
(Configuration 1)
A photographing system including a terminal device for displaying an electronic medical record, an imaging device, and a control device,
The control device includes:
An imaging system comprising: a control unit that controls the imaging device to enter a power saving state when a predetermined operation on the electronic medical record being displayed on the terminal device is detected.
(Configuration 2)
The control device includes:
further comprising patient information acquisition means for acquiring patient information after switching when detecting an operation to switch patient information of the electronic medical record being displayed on the terminal device;
When the patient information acquired by the patient information acquisition means satisfies a condition requiring photography with the imaging device, the control means controls the imaging device to be in a photography standby state, and performs the patient information acquisition. The imaging system according to configuration 1, wherein when the patient information acquired by the means does not satisfy a condition that requires imaging with the imaging device, the imaging system is controlled to put the imaging device into a power saving state.
(Configuration 3)
According to configuration 2, the control means determines whether a condition for photographing with the imaging device is satisfied based on the presence or absence of a medical history of the patient information acquired by the patient information acquisition means. shooting system.
(Configuration 4)
Configuration 2 or 3, wherein the control means determines whether a condition for photographing with the imaging device is satisfied based on past medical treatment details of the patient information acquired by the patient information acquisition means. The shooting system described in .
(Configuration 5)
5. The imaging system according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, wherein the predetermined operation is an operation of inputting a predetermined item into an electronic medical record being displayed on the terminal device.
(Configuration 6)
The control device includes:
further comprising a transmitting/receiving means for receiving captured image data from the imaging device and transmitting the received image data to the terminal device,
6. The photographing system according to any one of configurations 1 to 5, wherein the predetermined operation is an operation of selecting the image data on a display screen of the terminal device.
(Configuration 7)
The control device includes:
further comprising a transmitting/receiving means for receiving captured image data from the imaging device and transmitting the received image data to a storage device of the medical system,
Any one of configurations 1 to 6, wherein the control means controls the imaging device to enter a power saving state when storage processing of the image data is performed in a storage device of the medical system. The imaging system described in section.
(Configuration 8)
The imaging device includes:
a power saving setting means for making power saving settings;
A power saving control means for performing power saving control,
The power saving control means performs power saving control based on the settings by the power saving setting means when the imaging device is not connected to the medical system, and when the imaging device is connected to the medical system. 8. The photographing system according to any one of configurations 1 to 7, wherein control by the control device is given priority over settings by the power saving setting means.
(Configuration 9)
The imaging device includes:
a power saving setting means for making power saving settings;
a power saving control means for performing power saving control;
a setting acquisition means for acquiring power saving settings set in the medical system when connected to the medical system,
The power saving control means performs control based on the settings by the power saving setting means when the imaging device is not connected to the medical system, and performs control based on the settings by the power saving setting means when the imaging device is connected to the medical system. 8. The photographing system according to any one of configurations 1 to 7, wherein power saving settings set by the system are controlled to be given priority over settings by the power saving setting means.
(Configuration 10)
The imaging device includes:
a power saving setting means for making power saving settings;
A power saving control means for performing power saving control;
a setting acquisition means for acquiring power saving settings set in the medical system when connected to the medical system,
When the power saving control means is connected to a medical system and has acquired the power saving settings set in the medical system, the power saving control means performs control based on the power saving settings set in the medical system. Configurations 1 to 1, characterized in that, even when the medical system is connected to the medical system, control by the control device is allowed if the power saving settings set by the medical system are not acquired. 7. The imaging system according to any one of 7.
(Configuration 11)
The imaging system according to any one of configurations 8 to 10, wherein the power saving control means controls to disable the operation on the power saving setting means when connected to a medical system. .
(Configuration 12)
The imaging system according to any one of configurations 8 to 10, wherein the power saving control means disables control based on settings by the power saving setting means when connected to a medical system. .
(Configuration 13)
According to configuration 9 or 10, the power saving setting set in the medical system is a setting according to at least one of a medical treatment schedule, a medical department, a medical treatment content, and doctor information. shooting system.
(Configuration 14)
A photographing system including an operating device, an imaging device, and a control device installed at each position of a conveying device and operating with respect to the conveying device,
The control device includes:
an acquisition unit that, when detecting the occurrence of an abnormality in the transport device, acquires history information of the abnormality in the operating device at a position where the detected abnormality occurs;
If the history information acquired by the acquisition means satisfies a predetermined condition that requires photography with the imaging device, the imaging device is controlled to be in a photography standby state, and the history information acquired by the acquisition device is a control means for controlling the imaging device to enter a power saving state when a predetermined condition requiring imaging with the imaging device is not satisfied;
A photographing system characterized by having.
(Configuration 15)
Photographing according to configuration 14, wherein the control means determines whether a condition for photographing with the imaging device is satisfied based on the presence or absence of a repair history in the history information acquired by the acquisition means. system.
(Configuration 16)
According to configuration 14 or 15, the control means determines whether a condition for photographing with the imaging device is satisfied based on past repair details in the history information acquired by the acquisition means. shooting system.
(Configuration 17)
The imaging system further includes a terminal device that displays a report regarding the detected abnormality,
Configurations 14 to 14 are characterized in that the control means controls the imaging device to enter a power saving state when detecting an operation of inputting a predetermined item to a report being displayed on the terminal device. 16. The imaging system according to any one of Item 16.
(Configuration 18)
A control device connected to a terminal device displaying an electronic medical record and an imaging device,
A control device comprising: a control unit that controls the imaging device to enter a power saving state when a predetermined operation on the electronic medical record being displayed on the terminal device is detected.
(Method)
A control method for a control device connected to a terminal device displaying an electronic medical record and an imaging device, the method comprising:
A control method comprising: a control step of controlling the imaging device to enter a power saving state when a predetermined operation on the electronic medical record being displayed on the terminal device is detected.
(program)
The terminal device that displays electronic medical records and the control device computer that is connected to the imaging device,
A program for functioning as a control means for controlling the imaging device to enter a power saving state when a predetermined operation on an electronic medical record being displayed on the terminal device is detected.

1a, 1b: Imaging system, 101, 701: Imaging device, 102, 702: Network, 103: Electronic medical record management device, 104: Electronic medical record terminal device, 105, 705: Image management device, 106: System control device, 703: Transport control management device, 704: Transport control terminal device, 706: System control device, 709: Serving device

Claims (20)

A photographing system including a terminal device for displaying an electronic medical record, an imaging device, and a control device,
The control device includes:
An imaging system comprising: a control unit that controls the imaging device to enter a power saving state when a predetermined operation on the electronic medical record being displayed on the terminal device is detected. The control device includes:
further comprising patient information acquisition means for acquiring patient information after switching when detecting an operation to switch patient information of the electronic medical record being displayed on the terminal device;
When the patient information acquired by the patient information acquisition means satisfies a condition requiring photography with the imaging device, the control means controls the imaging device to be in a photography standby state, and performs the patient information acquisition. The imaging system according to claim 1, wherein when the patient information acquired by the means does not satisfy a condition that requires imaging with the imaging device, the imaging system is controlled to put the imaging device into a power saving state. . 3. The control means determines whether a condition for photographing with the imaging device is satisfied based on the presence or absence of a medical history of the patient information acquired by the patient information acquisition means. The shooting system described. 3. The control means determines whether a condition for photographing with the imaging device is satisfied based on past medical treatment details of the patient information acquired by the patient information acquisition means. The shooting system described. The imaging system according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined operation is an operation of inputting a predetermined item into an electronic medical record being displayed on the terminal device. The control device includes:
further comprising a transmitting/receiving means for receiving captured image data from the imaging device and transmitting the received image data to the terminal device,
The photographing system according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined operation is an operation of selecting the image data on a display screen of the terminal device. The control device includes:
further comprising a transmitting/receiving means for receiving captured image data from the imaging device and transmitting the received image data to a storage device of the medical system,
The imaging system according to claim 1, wherein the control means controls the imaging device to enter a power saving state when storage processing of the image data is performed in a storage device of the medical system. . The imaging device includes:
a power saving setting means for making power saving settings;
A power saving control means for performing power saving control,
The power saving control means performs power saving control based on the settings by the power saving setting means when the imaging device is not connected to the medical system, and when the imaging device is connected to the medical system. 2. The photographing system according to claim 1, wherein control by the control device is given priority over settings by the power saving setting means. The imaging device includes:
a power saving setting means for making power saving settings;
A power saving control means for performing power saving control;
a setting acquisition means for acquiring power saving settings set in the medical system when connected to the medical system,
The power saving control means performs control based on the settings by the power saving setting means when the imaging device is not connected to a medical system, and performs control based on the settings by the power saving setting device when the imaging device is connected to the medical system. 2. The photographing system according to claim 1, wherein power saving settings set by the system are controlled to be given priority over settings by the power saving setting means. The imaging device includes:
a power saving setting means for making power saving settings;
A power saving control means for performing power saving control;
a setting acquisition means for acquiring power saving settings set in the medical system when connected to the medical system,
When the power saving control means is connected to a medical system and has acquired the power saving settings set in the medical system, the power saving control means performs control based on the power saving settings set in the medical system. Claim 1, wherein even if the device is connected to a medical system and the power saving settings set by the medical system have not been acquired, control by the control device is allowed. The shooting system described in . The image capturing device according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the power saving control means controls to disable the operation of the power saving setting means when connected to a medical system. system. The imaging device according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the power saving control means disables control based on settings by the power saving setting means when connected to a medical system. system. 11. The power saving setting set in the medical system is a setting according to at least one of a medical treatment schedule, a medical department, a medical treatment content, and doctor information. shooting system. A photographing system including an operating device, an imaging device, and a control device installed at each position of a conveying device and operating with respect to the conveying device,
The control device includes:
an acquisition unit that, when detecting the occurrence of an abnormality in the transport device, acquires history information of the abnormality in the operating device at a position where the detected abnormality occurs;
If the history information acquired by the acquisition means satisfies a predetermined condition that requires photography with the imaging device, the imaging device is controlled to be in a photography standby state, and the history information acquired by the acquisition device is a control means for controlling the imaging device to enter a power saving state when a predetermined condition requiring imaging with the imaging device is not satisfied;
A photographing system characterized by having. 15. The control means determines whether a condition for photographing with the imaging device is satisfied based on the presence or absence of a repair history in the history information acquired by the acquisition means. shooting system. 15. The control means determines whether a condition for photographing with the imaging device is satisfied based on past repair details in the history information acquired by the acquisition means. shooting system. The imaging system further includes a terminal device that displays a report regarding the detected abnormality,
14. The control means controls the imaging device to enter a power saving state when detecting an operation of inputting a predetermined item to a report being displayed on the terminal device. The shooting system described in . A control device connected to a terminal device displaying an electronic medical record and an imaging device,
A control device comprising: a control unit that controls the imaging device to enter a power saving state when a predetermined operation on the electronic medical record being displayed on the terminal device is detected. A control method for a control device connected to a terminal device displaying an electronic medical record and an imaging device, the method comprising:
A control method comprising: a control step of controlling the imaging device to enter a power saving state when a predetermined operation on the electronic medical record being displayed on the terminal device is detected. The terminal device that displays electronic medical records and the control device computer that is connected to the imaging device,
A program for functioning as a control means for controlling the imaging device to enter a power saving state when a predetermined operation on an electronic medical record being displayed on the terminal device is detected.

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