JP4589746B2 - Fetal image information provision system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a fetal video information providing system capable of showing a fetal video taken at an obstetrics and gynecology clinic to a pregnant woman, family, relatives, etc. even from home or a remote place, and more particularly, ease of fetal video acquisition And a fetal video information providing system excellent in the protection and management of the video.

  In general, in an obstetrics and gynecology clinic or the like, regular checkups are performed to check the quality of the current health status of the pregnant woman and fetus and the state of development. In this case, when examining a pregnant woman, an image of a fetus is captured using an echo imaging apparatus using ultrasound, and the ultrasound image is displayed on a display to obtain accurate medical examination information.

  However, the image of the fetus being examined is what the doctor sees, and pregnant women are difficult to see. Even if it is configured so that it can be seen by pregnant women who are being examined, the image of the fetus cannot be seen as long as desired, and the movement, size, orientation, position of the fetus, and the time of the previous examination I was not able to see the degree of development at the time of this comparison. Moreover, the state of growth in the body until childbirth was unknown to the family.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, there has been known one that downloads and provides fetal, newborn, and maternity environment information taken in a maternity hospital via a network to a pregnant woman's home (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  However, when managing the video information of the fetus, in addition to the video information, the video information of the fetus taken to add various types of clinic information related to the fetus such as identification information that identifies the person, date, and physician in charge It took time and effort to process information until the management center managed it. Furthermore, when the fetal video information managed by the management center is permitted to be distributed to the user through the Internet, the security is low, and the management is poor in reliability to the user. In addition, when taking an image of the fetus, the doctor conducts a medical examination using an echography device and an imaging action to photograph the fetus, either at the physician's discretion or separately, so that it is not included in the examination time. It took a lot of time to shoot, and the burden on doctors and pregnant women was increasing.

JP 2004-208233 A

  Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to acquire fetal images at the same time as medical examination, and also ensures high security with users at home or in remote locations even when the acquired fetal images are distributed to users via a communication network. The purpose is to provide a fetal video information providing system that can be distributed.

  The present invention includes an echo imaging apparatus that images an image of a fetus in a pregnant woman using ultrasound, and an input unit that inputs the identification information of the pregnant woman, and acquires the image of the fetus captured by the echo imaging apparatus as video information. An information processing device for transmitting the acquired video information through a communication network, and when the identification information is correct, the image information of the fetus transmitted from the information processing device through the communication network is received and based on the identification information A video information management device to be stored and an input means for inputting the identification information of the pregnant woman are transmitted to the video information management device through the communication network together with the input identification information. And when the identification information is correct, the image information of the fetus corresponding to the browsing request stored in the video information management device in response to the browsing request. Is transmitted to the client terminal and displayed so as to be viewable on the client terminal, whether the identification information of the pregnant woman input by the input means provided in the information processing apparatus is correct. Whether or not the identification information of the pregnant woman input by the input means provided in the client terminal is correct is determined by whether or not it matches the first key stored in the video information management device. This determination is made based on whether or not both the first key and the second key stored in the video information management apparatus match.

  Here, the first key and the second key are key information for identifying the pregnant woman, and are configured using an ID (Identification) or a password that is a combination of characters and numbers set as the key information. Can do.

  According to the present invention, when the image of the fetus is transmitted from the information processing device to the video information management device, the video information management device collates the first key out of the transmitted information, so that the first key is valid. The gender can be determined to check whether the person is a pregnant woman. Therefore, when the photographed fetal image is transmitted from the information processing device to the image information management device, it is only necessary to check and confirm this first key. A transmission system can be easily constructed even in the corresponding verification process on the receiving side.

  Further, when the video information management apparatus downloads the fetal video to the client terminal in response to a browsing request from the client terminal connected to the video information management apparatus, both the first key and the second key are used. Since information is used for collation determination, security management can be set high, and the user can receive information on fetal images under highly confidential security management. Furthermore, a communication network can be easily constructed by using the Internet or an intranet for transmission / reception.

  In another configuration of the present invention, the information processing apparatus can be configured to include an acquisition signal input unit that allows an input to acquire the video being captured as video information during imaging of the fetus by the echo imaging apparatus. .

  According to the present invention, since a doctor is examining a pregnant woman using an echo imaging apparatus, the image being examined can be simultaneously acquired as image information, so that the fetus can be efficiently imaged using both the examination and the imaging. Therefore, the imaging can be started simultaneously with the start of the examination, and the imaging is completed simultaneously with the end of the examination. For this reason, it is not necessary to take a special photographing time dedicated to photographing, and photographing is completed in a short time, thereby reducing the burden on the doctor and the pregnant woman.

  In another configuration of the present invention, an input for acquiring a video being shot as video information is an input for starting or ending acquisition of video information, or switching between a moving image and a still image of the video information to be acquired. Can consist of input.

  According to the present invention, when acquiring a video being shot as video information, the video requested by the pregnant woman being shot can be identified and shot simply by instructing the start or end of video information acquisition by an on / off operation or the like. can do. Similarly, it is possible to acquire a moving image or a still image requested by a pregnant woman simply by instructing that a moving image and a still image can be switched. As a result, it is possible to identify a video suitable for a pregnant woman to see later, and in the identified video, distinguish a video that wants to know the movement of the fetus from a still image that only wants to identify and display the moment. Can be acquired. In addition to this, the image may be acquired by arbitrarily changing to an easy-to-view state such as enlargement, reduction, and scrolling.

In another configuration of the present invention, the acquisition signal input means can be configured by a foot switch that performs input by operating a foot.
According to the present invention, it is possible to acquire video information for photographing by inputting a switch signal for photographing by, for example, a foot operation such that a doctor steps on the foot switch. In particular, the doctor who is being examined can easily give an imaging instruction using his / her foot because his / her hand is closed but his / her foot is in a free state. As a result, fetal images can be acquired using limbs effectively.

  In another configuration of the present invention, the echo imaging apparatus includes a display for displaying an image of a fetus being imaged, and the acquisition signal input means is used by a pregnant woman while watching the image of the fetus displayed on the display. It can be configured to allow input.

  According to this invention, when the fetus is imaged using the echo imaging apparatus, the imaging result is displayed on the display unit so that the pregnant woman can visually recognize the image. Thus, the pregnant woman can instruct the start, stop, moving image, still image, etc. of shooting while manually displaying or using the foot switch while viewing the displayed video. Therefore, it is possible to acquire only the video portion instructed by the pregnant woman as photographing information.

  In another configuration of the present invention, when the fetal video information is transmitted from the information processing apparatus to the video information management apparatus through the communication network, the clinic ID and the information processing apparatus ID corresponding to the fetal video information stored for each identification information Based on clinic information such as the above, automatic authentication is performed for transmission.

  According to the present invention, the information transmitted from the information processing apparatus to the video information management apparatus can be transmitted not only with fetal video information but also with clinic information. In addition, since automatic authentication can be performed by the clinic information provided with the ID, the information can be transmitted by performing the automatic authentication. For this reason, transmission from the information processing apparatus to the video information management apparatus is possible without requiring complicated verification.

  In another configuration of the present invention, the video information management device aggregates fetal video information stored in the video information management device and medical examination information related to the fetus for each pregnant woman, and requests a browsing request from a client terminal. Accordingly, it is possible to provide graphic processing means for processing and transmitting information so that graphic display is possible.

  According to the present invention, when there is a browsing request from the client terminal, in addition to the video information managed by the video information management device, the examination information related to the fetus can be displayed graphically (graphically) from the graphic processing means. Can be sent. For example, the estimated height and estimated weight of the current fetus can be graphed, or the normal region can be graphically displayed, so that the current state of fetal development can be visually and clearly notified.

  In another configuration of the present invention, the video information management apparatus includes a medical information database in which medical information provided to pregnant women is recorded as necessary, and fetal video information stored in the video information management apparatus And medical information that aggregates medical examination information related to the fetus by pregnant woman, retrieves medical information to be provided based on the totaled results from the medical information database, and transmits the medical information in a viewable manner in response to a browsing request from the client terminal A providing means is provided.

  According to the present invention, when the client terminal is used to request browsing of medical information that the pregnant woman wants to know, the medical information providing means searches the medical information database for medical information to be provided to the pregnant woman, and the searched medical information is stored in the medical information database. Reply to the client terminal as medical advice. For example, how to deal with morning sickness that is likely to occur in pregnant women based on the estimated height and weight of the fetus, and in another example, when the head position is determined based on the fetal image and the head is determined Can be provided with specific explanations such as text and graphic display as answer information specific to pregnant women such as how to cure baskets.

  According to the present invention, since the photographed fetal image can be shown to a pregnant woman's home or a remote pregnant woman's family, the development of the fetus can be clearly provided to families with high interest. Can do. In particular, for verification when storing and managing captured fetal images, it is possible to construct a transmission system that does not require complicated security management because it can be handled with a pregnant woman only by confirming the first key. In addition, when downloading the stored fetal images to a pregnant woman's home or to a remote client terminal, the key information of both the first key and the second key is collated and confirmed. Highly secure security management.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
The drawing shows a fetal video information providing system. As shown in the schematic configuration diagram of FIG. 1, the fetal video information providing system includes a gynecology clinic and an obstetrics and gynecology clinic 11 and a video information management server 12. And home, friend's house, relative's house, overseas users 13a, 13b, 13c, ... are connected via the Internet (communication network) 14.

  FIG. 2 shows a video processing block diagram constructed in the clinic 11, wherein the reception information input device 15, the echo imaging device 16, the input device 17, the information processing device 18, And a foot switch 19.

  The reception information input device 15 is installed in an examination room or the like as a device for receiving an ultrasonic diagnosis, and inputs identification information for identifying a pregnant woman such as a pregnant woman name and a medical record number of a pregnant woman who has visited the hospital. The inputted identification information of the pregnant woman is received and then inputted to the echo imaging apparatus 16 used for diagnosis.

  In the echo imaging apparatus 16, imaging is started upon confirmation of the identification information input from the reception information input apparatus 15, and an image of the fetus in the pregnant woman's body is captured by ultrasound. The photographed video signal is input to the information processing device 18 for recording.

  By the way, when a procedure is received to provide a service that allows a pregnant woman to view recorded fetal images from home, an ID and password are determined for the pregnant woman who has performed the procedure, and the card that records this ID and password is given to the pregnant woman. publish.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the application contents for receiving the image of the fetus are written on the application card C and submitted to the reception. In this case, the horizontally applied application card C is provided so as to be separable into three, and the left column is a key card C1 for customer storage in which service key information S of ID and password is recorded. Passed to pregnant women. The central column is managed in the hospital as a hospital card C2 in which personal information for identifying a pregnant woman such as a consultation date, name, date of birth, etc. of the pregnant woman is recorded in addition to the service key information S. The right column is managed by the video information management server 12 as a server management card C3 in which detailed personal information such as an address, a telephone number, and a scheduled delivery date is recorded in addition to the personal information. This server management card C3 is provided with a souvenir from the video information management server 12 as a souvenir, such as a CD album containing the state of fetal development after childbirth.

  The ID and password corresponding to the pregnant woman are input via an input device 17 installed in the examination room or the like. The input device 17 is constituted by a personal computer or the like, and the input ID is used as collation information for identifying a pregnant woman when storing information such as a photographed image. On the other hand, the password is used in combination with the ID for authentication information at the time of communication connection with users 13a, 13b, 13c...

  The information processing device 18 acquires the image of the fetus imaged by the echo imaging device 16 as image information, and after taking the correspondence between the acquired image information, the ID input from the input device 17 and the pregnant woman, the image information Is transmitted to the video information management server 12 through the communication network 14 for recording management. In this case, since it is necessary to register and set the pregnant woman information in the video information management server 12 at the time of the first transmission, both the ID and password for specifying the pregnant woman are input and set. Since registration at has been completed, it is only necessary to input an ID. Therefore, since the second and subsequent times, it is possible to confirm the suitability by simply collating the ID, the collation confirmation process becomes easy.

  In particular, at the time of transmission from the information processing device 18 to the video information management server 12, authentication is performed based on clinic information such as a clinic ID, an information processing device ID, and a doctor in charge corresponding to the fetal video information stored for each pregnant woman. An automatic authentication system is also built. That is, the information processing apparatus 18 stores authentication information necessary for communication with the video information management server 12 and can communicate by simply collating the authentication information. it can.

  Further, information transmitted from the information processing device 18 to the video information management server 12 includes not only video information of the fetus but also information related to the fetus, such as estimated weight, input by the doctor or the like from the input device 17. Can be sent together. Further, at the time of transmission from the information processing device 18 to the video information management server 12, the transmission information is compressed and further subjected to processing suitable for transmission such as encryption.

  The foot switch 19 is for instructing to acquire an image photographed by the echo imaging device 16 by operating the foot. For example, a foot switch operation for a doctor to step on the foot switch 19 causes a switch signal for photographing to be input. Get video information for shooting. In particular, the doctor at the time of the examination has his hands closed but his legs are free, so that his / her feet can be used as an input instruction means to give an imaging instruction. For this reason, it is possible to easily acquire the image of the fetus as video information by effectively using the limbs.

  Furthermore, since the image during the examination that the doctor examines using the echo imaging apparatus 16 is acquired as video information, and the examination act and the photography act by the doctor overlap, the imaging can be started at the same time as the examination starts, and the examination ends. At the same time, shooting ends. For this reason, it is not necessary to take a dedicated photographing time for photographing, and it is possible to perform efficient photographing that the photographing is completed in a short time and the burden on the doctor and the pregnant woman is reduced.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the image being captured is displayed on the display 20, and when the displayed image is acquired as image information, the left and right foot switches for the left foot and the right foot are arranged on the floor. 19a and 19b are placed, and one foot switch 19a is provided for an on / off operation for instructing start or end of video acquisition. Thereby, it is possible to shoot by designating a desired video area. Similarly, the other foot switch 19b is provided as an instruction switch for switching between a moving image and a still image. Thereby, a desired moving image or still image can be acquired. As a result, it is possible to distinguish and acquire a moving image in which the user wants to know the movement of the fetus and a still image in which only that moment is to be displayed in the captured video.

  Furthermore, when acquiring an image | video, it can also comprise so that a pregnant woman can input instructions. As an example, when a fetus is imaged using the echo imaging apparatus 16, the imaging result is displayed on a display (not shown) installed exclusively for the pregnant woman and visually recognized by the pregnant woman. Thus, the pregnant woman can input an instruction using a hand switch or the like that allows the user to perform an input operation while lying on his / her back on the examination table while watching the video displayed on the display. Therefore, only the video portion instructed by the pregnant woman can be acquired as photographing information requested by the pregnant woman.

  The video information management server 12 is constructed in a company or the like that manages information such as fetal video information and medical examination information related to the fetus. The video information management server 12 has a medical information database 21 as shown in FIG. 5. The medical information database 21 stores and manages an automatic authentication table 22, an advice table 23, and a storage table 24. Yes.

  The automatic authentication table 22 stores a clinic ID, an information processing device ID, a doctor in charge ID, and an IP address, and performs automatic authentication based on collating these confidential data. If the ID is correct upon automatic authentication, the fetal video information transmitted based on the ID is stored in the storage table 24 of the medical information database 21.

  The advice table 23 stores various kinds of advice information for pregnant women such as pregnant women's monthly exercise, medical dictionary, food and the like so that they can be read out.

  In the storage table 24, in addition to fetal images managed for each pregnant woman, fetal growth information such as estimated fetal height, estimated weight, and pulse rate input by a doctor or the like with the input device 17 and standard fetal development information are stored. Growth information is stored.

  Furthermore, the medical information database 21 collects fetal video information and medical examination information related to the fetus stored in the medical information database 21 for each pregnant woman, and can process the information so that it can be displayed graphically in response to a browsing request from the user. Then, the graphic processing unit 25 is transmitted. When there is a browsing request from the user side, the graphic processing unit 25 reads the information stored in the storage table 24 and graphically displays the medical examination information related to the fetus to display the user. Send to.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, a growth curve area of estimated height and estimated weight indicating that the fetus is in a normal fetal growth state is graphically displayed, and the estimated height of the fetus that indicates a health checkup value that is examined monthly 25a and the estimated weight 25b can be superimposed on the fetal growth curve area so that the current fetal growth state can be notified at a glance.

  Furthermore, the medical information database 21 records medical information to be provided to pregnant women, and totals the fetal video information and fetal examination information stored in the medical information database 21 for each pregnant woman. A medical information provision processing unit 26 that retrieves medical information to be provided based on the result from the medical information database 21 and transmits the medical information so as to be viewable in response to a viewing request from the user side is provided.

  When there is a request for browsing information necessary for a pregnant woman from the user side, the medical information provision processing unit 26 provides the medical information provision processing unit 26 to the corresponding pregnant woman based on the state of the fetus and the state of the pregnant woman. The medical information to be searched can be searched from the advice table 23, and the searched medical information can be transmitted as medical advice to the user side through the communication network 14. Also in this case, it is possible to answer clearly by displaying the contents appropriately in accordance with the browsing request from the user side.

  FIG. 7 shows a client terminal 27 provided as a communication means for a user to whom information is provided. This client terminal 27 is connected to the video information management server 12 via the communication network 14. The user sends a browsing request from the client terminal 27 through the communication network 14 to the video information management server 12 to make an inquiry. At this time, an ID and a password are input as identification information to be authenticated. When the input ID and password identification information are correct, communication is permitted, and the fetal video information and various medical information corresponding to the browsing request stored in the video information management server 12 in response to the browsing request of the user. Is downloaded to the client terminal 27 and displayed on the display of the client terminal 27 so as to be viewable.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of the inquiry screen of the client terminal 27. First, as shown in FIG. 8A, the home page of the video information management server 12 is displayed. Subsequently, when the ID and password of the registered pregnant woman are entered and accessed in the ID input field 81 and password input field 82 in the upper left of the displayed home page, as shown in FIG. 8 (B). An ultrasonic image 83 of the pregnant woman identified by the input ID and password is displayed. The ultrasonic image 83 is displayed separately for each shooting date if necessary, and a selection screen 84 that can display several still images in addition to the video is displayed. It is provided as possible. Further, a graph display selection screen 85 for inputting a graphic as shown in FIG. 6 so as to be displayed may be provided.

  Furthermore, when the condition is met, a notification information column 86 for notifying that there is information to be provided to the pregnant woman such as “I have advice from a doctor” can be displayed. If there is a request for browsing the notification information (for example, click input), the medical information as a result of the determination and search by the medical information provision processing unit 26 is displayed.

  For example, based on the image information of the fetus, if the medical information provision processing unit 26 determines that the basket is a “basket” from the position of the head, the medical information provision processing unit 26 sends the medical information regarding the “scab” to the pregnant woman. Information to be provided is retrieved from the advice table 23, and headings are listed and displayed as shown in FIG. When a pregnant woman selects what he / she wants to browse, medical information stored in the advice table 23 is displayed. Of these, when “how to cure basket” is selected, as shown in FIG. 9B, the medical information provision processing unit 26 provides medical information suitable for the identified pregnant woman. For example, the specific posture of the basket skate exercise is displayed together with explanatory text such as a graphic display, a photograph display, and a cautionary note for the skate basket exercise. As a result, a pregnant woman can receive medical information only for the person himself / herself even at home and can provide information that can promote fetal growth.

  As described above, the video information management server for storing and managing the fetal video can collect and manage the clinic information by simply checking and confirming only the ID for communication connection with the clinic side, and communication between the video information management server and the user Since both an ID and a password are used for connection, high security management is possible, and transmission and reception can be performed under highly reliable security management.

In correspondence between the configuration of the present invention and the configuration of the above-described embodiment,
The input means of the present invention corresponds to the input device 17 of the embodiment,
Similarly,
The video information management device corresponds to the video information management server 12,
The first key corresponds to the ID of the pregnant woman,
The second key corresponds to the pregnant password,
The acquisition signal input means corresponds to the foot switch 19,
The graphic processing means corresponds to the graphic processing unit 25,
The medical information provision means corresponds to the medical information provision processing unit 26,
The present invention can be applied based on the technical idea shown in the claims, and is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a fetal video information providing system. The video processing block diagram constructed in the hospital. The top view which shows the application card for receiving provision of a video service. The perspective view of the echo imaging device which connected the foot switch. The block diagram which shows a video information management server. The chart showing the relationship between the estimated height of a fetus, estimated weight, and age. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a client terminal and a communication network. The display figure which shows the input screen of ID and a password of a client terminal, and the reproduction | regeneration video screen of a fetus. The display figure which displayed the information of the basket of a client terminal on the indicator.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Clinic 12 ... Image | video information management server 14 ... Communication network 16 ... Echo imaging device 17 ... Input device 18 ... Information processing device 19 ... Foot switch 20 ... Display 21 ... Medical information database 25 ... Graphic processing part 26 ... Medical information provision Processing unit 27 ... Client terminal

Claims (8)

An echo imaging device that takes images of the fetus in the pregnant woman's body with ultrasound,
An information processing apparatus comprising: input means for inputting identification information of the pregnant woman, acquiring a fetal image captured by the echo imaging apparatus as image information, and transmitting the acquired image information through a communication network;
When the identification information is correct, a video information management device that receives the video information of the fetus transmitted from the information processing device through the communication network and stores it based on the identification information;
An input means for inputting the identification information of the pregnant woman, and a client terminal for transmitting a request for browsing the video information of the fetus through the communication network to the video information management apparatus together with the input identification information;
When the identification information is correct, in response to the browsing request, the fetal video information corresponding to the browsing request stored in the video information management apparatus is transmitted to the client terminal and displayed so as to be browseable on the client terminal. A fetal video information providing system,
Whether the identification information of the pregnant woman input by the input means provided in the information processing apparatus is correct is determined by whether or not it matches the first key stored in the video information management apparatus,
Whether both the first key and the second key stored in the video information management device match whether or not the identification information of the pregnant woman input by the input means provided in the client terminal is correct A fetal video information provision system based on whether or not. The fetal video information provision according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus includes an acquisition signal input unit that allows an input to acquire an image being captured as the video information during imaging of the fetus by the echo imaging apparatus. system. The input for acquiring the video being captured as the video information is an input for starting or ending acquisition of the video information, or an input for switching between a moving image and a still image of the video information to be acquired. The fetal video information providing system described in 1. The fetal video information providing system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the acquisition signal input means is configured as a foot switch that performs input by operating a foot. 3. The echo imaging apparatus includes a display for displaying an image of a fetus being imaged, and the acquisition signal input means is configured to allow a pregnant woman to input while viewing the image of the fetus displayed on the display. The fetal image information providing system according to any one of -4. When the fetal video information is transmitted from the information processing apparatus to the video information management apparatus through the communication network, automatically based on the clinic information such as the clinic ID and the information processing apparatus ID corresponding to the fetal video information stored for each identification information. 6. The fetal video information providing system according to claim 1, wherein authentication is performed for transmission. In the video information management device, the fetal video information stored in the video information management device and the medical examination information related to the fetus are tabulated for each pregnant woman, and the information can be displayed in accordance with a browsing request from the client terminal. The fetal image information providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising graphic processing means for transmitting. The video information management apparatus includes a medical information database in which medical information provided to pregnant women is recorded as necessary, and fetal video information stored in the video information management apparatus and medical examination information related to the fetus A medical information providing means for collecting medical information by pregnant woman, searching medical information to be provided based on the totaled result from a medical information database, and transmitting the medical information in a viewable manner in response to a browsing request from a client terminal. The fetal image information providing system according to any one of ˜7.

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