JP3492048B2 - Key operation function allocation method, key operation function allocation device, and ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an operation unit of a device.
Function Assignment Method and Operation Function Assignment Device to Keys
And an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. For more information, see Key
The correspondence between the device and the operation functions assigned to it
Key operation function assignment method that can be set arbitrarily by the user
And key operation function assigning device and ultrasonic diagnostic device.
You. [0002] Conventionally, for example, operation of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus or the like has been known.
Sakube's alphanumeric keyboard (alpha-num
(eric keyboard) contains specific operations in addition to letters and numbers.
Assign a function and press a key to perform a specific operation
It is done to be able to start. For example, various body patterns (body patt
ern) some of the alphanumeric keyboards
Ultrasonic image with one touch by assigning to key
To be called on the display screen. Ma
In addition, various measurement functions for ultrasonic images
One-touch assignment to keys on numeric keyboard
It can be started with. [0004] In this case, the function is assigned to each key.
Is fixed, and the assigned function
-Correspondence between keys and functions by engraving on the top (keytop)
Is specified. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] Body pattern and measurement
The type of function varies depending on the diagnostic field. For example,
Obstetrics and gynecology are required for body patterns and measurement functions required for cardiac surgery
It is completely different from the required body pattern and measurement function. Ma
The functions on the keyboard that are considered to be convenient
The method of attachment varies depending on the diagnostic field. [0006] For this reason, in a conventional fixed manner
Is not possible to assign to all diagnostic fields.
Must be assigned in advance, assuming the main diagnostic fields.
Absent. Then, the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment can be applied naturally.
The question that the diagnostic field is decided and versatility is impaired
Problem arises. [0007] Also, how to assign convenient functions
Even in the same diagnostic field, it depends on the operator, especially in countries and regions.
Between operators with different cultural spheres,
The difference is large. Therefore, with fixed function assignment
Easy-to-use split that satisfies all such operators
There is a problem that attachment is impossible. [0008] Further, the operation key is not limited to the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
Function assignments for various devices with
It is fixed and has the same problem as described above. The present invention
Was made to solve the above problem.
The purpose is to adapt to various use situations and
Function assignment method adaptable to various requirements of the operator
And key function assignment device and ultrasonic diagnostic device
Is Rukoto. [0009] A fourth aspect of the present invention is to solve the above problems.
In the invention of the first aspect, an operation function is assigned to a key in an operation section of the device.
A method for assigning operation functions to the keys.
The attachment is performed by an operator of the device.
This is the key operation function assignment method. It is to be noted that the first invention for solving the problem has the following features.
In the category of the device, there are operation keys, and the keys are provided.
-Includes all devices that perform specified functions in response to operations
It is. According to a first aspect of the invention for solving the problem,
If the operation functions are assigned to the keys,
Is performed by the
The author can decide freely,
A variety of operators that adapt to
Key functions can be assigned to meet the requirements.
You. A second invention for solving the problem is an apparatus
Device that assigns operation functions to keys on the operation unit
Means for assigning the operation functions of the devices by the operator.
It is a key operation function allocating device characterized by having. [0013] It should be noted that the second invention for solving the problem has the following features.
Here, the category of the device is as described above. The challenge
According to the second aspect of the invention, the operator assigns
The operator automatically determines the correspondence between keys and operation functions using
Can be freely decided, so it can be adapted to various fields of use.
Keys that meet the various requirements of the operator regarding usability
-Functions can be assigned. According to a third aspect of the invention for solving the problem, an operation
Diagnostic apparatus having keys to which functions for use are assigned
, The operator assigns the operation function to the key
Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising an allocation means
Place. [0015] In the third invention for solving the problem,
At least the following are included in the category of operation functions.
It is. Of course, the following are examples and do not imply any limitations.
No. (1) Display of body pattern (2) Execution of measurement Also, the key according to the third aspect of the present invention for solving the problem
At least alphanumeric key
Includes board key. According to a third aspect of the present invention for solving the problems,
The function allocating means is realized by software.
Is preferable because it makes it easy to assign and change functions.
No. According to the third invention for solving the problem, the operator
The correspondence between keys and operation functions is
Since the operator can freely decide,
Adapting to the field and meeting the diverse requirements of the operator regarding usability
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus having an adaptable operation unit can be realized. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for detecting
Transmission / reception means for transmitting ultrasonic waves to the body and receiving the echoes
And the echo reception signal obtained by the transmission / reception means
Image forming means for forming an image based on the image forming means;
Display means for displaying an image formed by the means.
In the wave diagnostic device, the operating functions are assigned by the operator
Operating means having a key which can be
Operation mode selection means for selecting an operation mode of the key
Operating mode selected by the operating mode selecting means.
Assigning means for assigning operation functions to the keys in the mode
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising: It is to be noted that the fourth invention for solving the problem has the following features.
Operating modes include at least the following modes:
You. The following are examples and do not imply any limitations.
No. (1) Body pattern mode (2) Measurement mode
The category of the operation function is as described above. Further, in a fourth invention for solving the problems,
The category of the key in the above is as described above. Solve the problem
In the fourth aspect of the present invention, the allocating means is a software.
Function can be realized by hardware and its change
This is preferable in that it facilitates Further, according to a fourth invention for solving the problem,
In this case, the operation mode selection means is provided with a trackball
ckball) to improve the operability.
It is preferable in terms of making. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention for solving the problems,
If the operating function is assigned by the operator,
Key in the selected operating mode.
Key functions and operation functions.
The operator can freely determine the correspondence of multiple
Therefore, it is suitable for various diagnostic fields and
Ultrasound diagnosis with an operation unit adapted to various requirements of the author
The device can be realized. Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.
The embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 1 shows the block diagram of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
A lock (block) diagram is shown. This device is an embodiment of the present invention.
This is an example. The configuration of the present device depends on the configuration of the present device.
An example of an embodiment relating to the arrangement is shown. Also, this device
Of the embodiment of the method of the present invention by the operation of
Is shown. In FIG. 1, an ultrasonic probe (probe) 1
Transmits an ultrasonic beam to a subject (not shown)
This is to detect an echo from the subject. Sending and receiving
The transmitter 2 drives the ultrasonic probe 1 to transmit an ultrasonic beam.
And the echo detection signal of the ultrasonic probe 1
To receive. The ultrasonic probe 1 and the transmitting / receiving unit 2
It is an example of embodiment of the transmission / reception means in this invention. The echo signal received by the transmitting / receiving unit 2 is
Mode (mode) processing unit 3 to generate B-mode image data.
Is done. The B mode processing unit 3 switches the operation to the M mode.
It is also possible to create code image data. The echo signal received by the transmitting / receiving unit 2
Is processed by the Doppler processing unit 4 and
Tram data (spectrum data) is created. Also send
The echo signal received by the receiver 2 is a color
Color Doppler image data processed by the
It is. Digital Scan Converter (digit)
al scan converter) unit 6 is for B-mode image data, Doppler
Record spectrum data and color Doppler image data
As well as converting them to video signals and displaying
It is input to the display unit 7 and the recording unit 8. B mode processing unit 3, Doppler processing unit 4, color
Doppler processing unit 5 and digital scan converter
The data section 6 is an embodiment of the image forming means of the present invention.
This is an example. The display unit 7 displays an image based on a video input signal.
To display. The display unit 7 is a display unit according to the present invention.
It is an example of an embodiment of a stage. The recording unit 8 is a video input signal
Is to be recorded. As the recording unit 8, for example, a video
A tape recorder (video tape recorder) is used. The data processing unit 9 sends and receives signals to and from the above units.
And performs data processing to control the operation of each unit.
Data processing unit 9 is a computer (computer) and data processing
It consists of a program. Data processing
Unit 9 also reads and writes data from and to storage unit 10.
I do. The storage unit 10 is, for example, a magnetic disk device.
Be composed. The operation unit 11 is operated by an operator of the apparatus.
To provide an input signal or a command signal to the data processing unit 9
It is. The operating unit 11 is used to implement the operating means in the present invention.
It is an example of a form. FIG. 2 shows the main operation devices of the operation unit 11.
1 shows an example of an array. As shown in FIG.
Alpha Numeric Keyboard (AN
Keyboard) 12 and a trackball board 13
You. Illustration of other operating devices is omitted. The AN keyboard 12 is a personal computer.
Computer (personal computer), etc.
Alphabet key, numeric key (numeric)
Key) and other predetermined keys. A
The N keyboard 12 is mainly used for inputting characters and numbers.
It is. The keys of the AN keyboard 12 will be described later.
Operation functions for body pattern and measurement
Attached to the body putter by pressing those keys
Command to activate the display and measurement function
It has become. The track ball board 13 is a track board.
14, comment mode key 15, bodypad
Turn mode key 16, measurement mode key 17, set key
-18 and other keys. Other keys
The description of the details is omitted. The trackball 14 is on the display surface of the display unit 7.
Used to move the cursor with. Set
The key 18 is set with the cursor by pressing this key.
This is to determine the position. Comment mode key 15,
Body pattern mode key 16 and measurement mode key 1
7 is the AN key Bo Of the ball 12 and the trackball 14
It decides the operation mode and presses them to
Comment mode, body pattern mode and measurement
The mode is specified. In the comment mode, the trackball 14
Functions as a device for designating a comment input position. You
That is, the cursor positioned with the trackball 14
A comment is input to the position using the AN keyboard 12.
You. In the body pattern mode, the track board
Is a device for designating the display position of the body pattern.
Works. That is, the positioning was performed with the trackball 14.
Specified by the key of the AN keyboard 12 at the cursor position
The body pattern is displayed. In the measurement mode, the trackball 14
It functions as a designation device that designates a part to be measured.
That is, for example, A
The distance measurement specified by the keys of the N keyboard 12 is executed.
It is. Comment mode key 15, body pattern
The mode key 16 and the measurement mode key 17 are used in the present invention.
5 is an example of an embodiment of an operation mode selection unit according to the present invention. Next
Next, the assignment of the operation functions to the AN keyboard 12 will be described.
Will be explained. The assignment is performed by the operator by operating the operation unit 11.
Is performed by the data processing unit 9 based on. Operation unit 11
And the data processing unit 9 implements the allocating means in the present invention.
It is an example of a form. FIG. 3 shows an allocation process (setup (setu)
p)) shows a flow diagram. To start allocation processing
A setup screen is displayed on the display unit 7
(Step (step) S31). Now, AN Keyboard 1
The process of assigning the body pattern to the key 2 is started
If so, for example, the setup screen shown in FIG.
Seaboard keyboard image 72 and body pattern menu 7
3 is displayed. The operator selects A on this setup screen.
Correspondence between each key of N keyboard 12 and body pattern
I will decide the person in charge. Specifically, for example, move the cursor to the AN key.
Key to the desired one key in the board image 72.
Pressing the toe key 18 selects it. This
The selected key image has been selected
And are displayed. Next, in the body pattern menu 73
Move the cursor to the desired body pattern and press the set key.
Press 18. This allows the selected body pattern
The selected image is displayed with the image inverted. operator
Indicates the correspondence between keys and body patterns based on the reverse display.
Confirm, and press the set key 18 to determine the correspondence. According to such an operation, the data processing device 9
Executes the setup (step S32), and presses the keys and buttons.
The correspondence with the day pattern is stored in the storage unit 10. C
The setup data is stored in the setup memo in the storage unit 10.
(Memory). Note that the key and the body
The correspondence with the turn number is stored in the setup memory.
It is. The same operation is repeated (step S33-
At S32), a desired body pattern is set to the AN keyboard.
Assign to 12 desired keys. Body assigned
The pattern image is the corresponding key image of the AN keyboard image 72
They are displayed in layers. Figure 4
To display the ":" key image and the """key image respectively.
The left and right headed body patterns indicate this.
You. By such a display, the key and the body pattern
The correspondence is specified. The body pattern menu 73 can be switched
Therefore, a new body pattern group can be displayed.
You. For example, FIG. 5 and FIG.
What is shown is stored in the storage unit 10 in advance, and
Called on the display surface in response to the menu switching. In FIGS. 5 and 6, P1 is facing forward.
The torso, P2 is an obliquely right-facing body, P3 is an obliquely left-facing body,
P4 is a rightward torso, P5 is a leftward torso, and P6 is a liver (bile
Sac and bile duct).
You. P7 is a front-facing female torso, P8 is a rear-facing woman
Torso, P9 is right upper limb, P10 is rearward lower limb, P11 is
Front-facing lower limb, P12 is body pad representing left upper limb respectively
It is a turn. P13 to P17 represent cross sections of various parts of the heart.
It is a pattern. P18 is a pattern representing the cross section of the aorta
It is. P19 is a pattern representing the left ventricle of the heart. P
Reference numeral 20 denotes a pattern representing an inverted image of a vertical section of the heart. P21 is a parietal surface, P22 is a head facing right,
P23 is the left head, P24 is the back head
These are the patterns that are represented respectively. P25 indicates the body of a pregnant woman.
It is a turn. P26 is an erect right-facing fetus, P27 is positive
Embryo facing left, P28 is embryo facing upside down, P29
Is a pattern representing each inverted fetus. P30 is the front of the uterus, P31 is the anteversion of the uterus, P
Numeral 32 is a pattern representing uterine posterior bending. P33
Is the front facing neck, P34 is the left facing neck, and P35 is the right
It is a pattern that represents each of the necks of the orientation. P36-P39 represent various sections of the bladder
It is a pattern. P40 is an inverted left-facing fetus, P41 is
An inverted right-facing fetus, P42 is an upright front-facing fetus, P4
3 is a pattern representing each of the erect fetuses facing backward.
You. An operator is selected from the group of body patterns.
The necessary and sufficient items are selected according to the diagnostic field and the AN key
Assigned to the board 12. Also, their AN key
Assignment to the board is also a tradition or custom in the diagnostic field or individual
It can be freely determined according to the convenience of each operator
Wear. That is, the combination of the body pattern and the AN key
-The arrangement on the board is suitable for the diagnostic field and the individual operator
It can be made easy to use that conforms to. Measurement for Each Key of AN Keyboard 12
Function assignment is also performed by the setup process shown in FIG.
Done. As a measurement function, for example, for obstetrics and gynecology
Is based on fetal head and leg measurements and measurements
Approximately 30 types of measurement functions, including fetal age calculation, are data processed
It is prepared in the storage unit 10 as a program of the unit 9, and
For cardiac surgery, measurement of left ventricular volume
Approximately 50 measurement functions related to shape and function are stored in the storage unit 10.
It is prepared as a program for the data processing unit 9. When the measurement function allocation process is started,
For example, a setup screen as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed.
(Step S31). AN key on upper half of display surface 71
The board image is displayed, and the measurement function menu 74 is displayed in the lower half.
Is displayed. In the measurement function menu 74,
The measurement function is indicated by a symbol based on a predetermined rule. For example
To explain, BPD (biparietal diameter) is
Measuring the diameter of the child's brain and determining the fetal age based on the measured values
Measurement function. The operator selects A on this setup screen.
Determine the correspondence between each key of the N keyboard 12 and the measurement function.
Go ahead. Specifically, for example, move the cursor to the AN keyboard
Set key according to the desired one key in the image 72
Press 18 to select it. by this,
Indicates that the selected key image has been selected with black and white reversed.
Show. Next, the desired measurement device in the measurement function menu 74 is displayed.
Move the cursor to the function and press the set key 18. to this
Therefore, the selected measurement function image is
To indicate that it has been done. The operator presses the key based on the reverse display.
Confirm the correspondence between the function and the measurement function, and press the set key 18
Determine the correspondence. According to such an operation, the data processing device 9
Executes the setup (step S32),
The correspondence with the measurement function is stored in the storage unit 10. Settler
The setup data is stored in the setup memory (mem) in the storage unit 10.
ory). Note that the key and measurement function number are actually
Are stored in the setup memory. The same operation is repeated (step S33-
At S32), the desired measurement function is
Assign to the desired key. The assigned measurement function image
Displayed over the corresponding key image of the AN keyboard image 72.
It is supposed to be. In FIG. 7, the "A" key image and
The symbol BPD and the symbol respectively displayed at the position of the "S" key image
And FL indicate that. The key and meter
The correspondence with the measurement function is specified. The measurement function menu 74 is switched by
A new measurement function group can be displayed. Measurement function
A predetermined group is stored in the storage unit 10 in advance.
Called on the display surface in response to the menu switching. The measurement function is also necessary and sufficient for the diagnostic field.
Things are chosen. Also, assign them to the AN keyboard.
The traditions and customs of the diagnostic field or the individual operators
You can decide freely according to usability. Sandals
The combination of the measurement functions and the arrangement on the AN keyboard
Easy to use, adapted to the diagnostics field and to the individual operator
Can be something. Next, the operation set up in this way
The execution of the function will be described. FIG. 8 shows the state when the operation function is executed.
1 shows a functional block diagram of the present apparatus. Each block indicated by a broken line
Corresponds to the function of the block with the same symbol in FIG.
FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of the operation. In FIG. 8, the operator operates the AN keyboard 1
When you operate 2, the code signal corresponding to the operation key functions
The data is input to the determination unit 91 (step S71). Function determination
The unit 91 receives the code input signal and the operation mode determination unit 92.
Function determination based on the mode determination signal input from the
(Step S72). The operation mode determining section 92 has a trackball
Operation modes for the board 13 to the trackball 14
Signal is input. The operation mode signal is
The comment mode signal specified by the
The body specified by the day pattern mode key 16
By pattern mode signal or measurement mode key 17
One of the specified measurement mode signals. Comment mode key 15, body pattern
Designated by mode key 16 and measurement mode key 17
The operation mode signal related to the trackball 14 is A
Also used as an operation mode signal for the N keyboard 12
It has become. That is, the AN keyboard 12 and the tiger
The operation mode is linked with the game ball 14.
ing. Linking both operation modes in this way
Operation that is easy to understand and has few errors
You. Comment mode key 15, body pattern
The mode key 16 and the measurement mode key 17 are used in the present invention.
5 is an example of an embodiment of an operation mode selection unit according to the present invention. Machine
The function determining section 91 is a mode determining signal of the operation mode determining section 92.
Indicates the comment mode, the code input signal
Interpret it as the original character / number input of the AN keyboard,
The mode input signal is input to the comment processing unit 93. to this
Therefore, the comment processing unit 93 enters
Performs the mentment processing. Graphic of comment processing result
The video display (video displa)
y) Displayed as a comment character at 71 (step S
73). The mode discriminating signal of the operation mode discriminating section 92 is
When the body pattern mode is indicated, the function discriminating section 9
1 is the code input signal assigned to the AN keyboard
Interpret as an input signal that specifies the body pattern, and
Set up the body pattern number corresponding to the
Read from the memory 101 and the body pattern processing unit 9
Enter 4 Thereby, the body pattern processing unit 94
Is the applicable body pattern based on the body pattern number.
Read out from the body pattern storage area of the storage unit 10.
Video display 7 through graphic processing unit 96
1 to display the body pattern image (step S
74). In the body pattern mode,
Assign which body pattern to which key on the AN keyboard
So that you can check if you have
The correspondence with the body pattern can be displayed on the display unit 7.
And can be done. The mode determination signal of the operation mode determination section 92 is
When the measurement mode is indicated, the function discriminating section 91 outputs a code
Measurement function with input signal assigned to AN keyboard
Interpret as an input signal to be specified, and
Read the measurement function number corresponding to the code input signal from
And outputs it to the measurement processing unit 95. This allows the measurement
The control unit 95 performs the measurement function specified by the measurement function number.
(Step S75), the measurement result is transferred to the graphic processing unit 9
6 to the video display 71 for display.
(Step S76). Note that, even in the measurement mode, the AN keyboard
Check which measurement function is assigned to which key of the
Correspondence between AN key and measurement function as needed
The relationship can be displayed on the display unit 7
I have. As described above, in this apparatus, the body
Turns and measurement functions are necessary and sufficient according to the diagnostic field.
Selected and assigned to the AN keyboard 12,
In addition, the assignment to those AN keyboards is also in the diagnostic field.
According to traditions and customs or the convenience of individual operators
The operation unit 11 is extremely comfortable for the operator
It is easy to operate. As described in detail above, the problem is solved.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the operation on the key is performed.
Since the assignment of functions is performed by the operator of the device,
The operator can freely determine the correspondence between keys and operation functions.
That can be adapted and used in a variety of applications.
Key functions to meet various operator requirements
Assignments can be made. Further, according to a second invention for solving the problem,
According to the assignment means assigned by the operator, keys and operations
The operator can freely decide the correspondence with the function
, Adapting to various fields of use and operation related to usability
Assign key functions to meet the diverse needs of the
Can be. Further, according to a third invention for solving the problem,
According to the assignment means assigned by the operator, keys and operations
The operator can freely decide the correspondence with the function
Adapts to various diagnostic fields and is easy to use
Ultrasound Diagnostic Apparatus with Operation Units Adapting to Various Requirements of the Elderly
Can be realized. Further, in the fourth invention for solving the problem,
According to the assignment means, the operation function is controlled by the operator.
Key assigned to the selected operating mode.
Keys and operating devices
The operator can freely and multiplely determine the correspondence with Noh.
Adaptation to various diagnostic fields and ease of use
Having an operation unit adapted to various requirements of operators
A diagnostic device can be realized.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a form of an operation unit in the device according to the example of the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a screen displayed by the device according to an example of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a sample diagram of a body pattern used in an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a sample diagram of a body pattern used in an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a screen displayed by the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 8 is a block diagram relating to a processing function of the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation of the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention; [Description of Signs] 1 Ultrasonic probe 2 Transmission / reception unit 3 B-mode processing unit 4 Doppler processing unit 5 Color Doppler processing unit 6 Digital scan converter unit 7 Display unit 8 Recording unit 9 Data processing unit 10 Storage unit 11 Operation unit

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claim 1] A transmitting / receiving means for transmitting an ultrasonic wave to a subject to receive an echo thereof, and forming an image based on an echo reception signal obtained by the transmitting / receiving means. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising: an image forming unit; a display unit that displays an image formed by the image forming unit; and an alphanumeric key. An operation mode selection means that can be used to specify an input or a measurement function, and allows an operator of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus to perform assignment of a body pattern to the alphanumeric key and assignment of a measurement function, Assignment of the body pattern to the alphanumeric key The correspondence between each key in the keyboard image and each body pattern in the menu is set up by an operation of the operator using a setup screen displaying a board image and a body pattern menu, and the alphanumeric key is set. For the assignment of the measurement function to, the correspondence between each key in the keyboard image and each measurement function in the menu is set up by the operation of the operator using the setup screen displaying the alphanumeric keyboard image and the measurement function menu. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising: an allocating means.